[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 32 (Thursday, February 18, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8197-8198]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-03405]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9942-51-OECA]
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Request for Nominations to the National Environmental Justice
Advisory Council (NEJAC).
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites
nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be
considered for appointment to its National Environmental Justice
Advisory Council (NEJAC). The NEJAC was chartered to provide advice
regarding broad, cross-cutting issues related to environmental justice.
This notice solicits nominations to fill approximately six (6) new
vacancies for terms through September 2019. To maintain the
representation outlined by the charter, nominees will be selected to
represent: grassroots community-based organizations (2 vacancies); non-
governmental/environmental organizations (2 vacancies); State
government agencies (1 vacancy); and business and industry (1 vacancy).
Vacancies are anticipated to be filled by July 2016. Sources in
addition to this Federal Register Notice also may be utilized in the
solicitation of nominees.
DATES: Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than
Friday, April 15, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Submit nominations electronically with the subject line
NEJAC Membership 2016 to [email protected]. You also may submit
nominations by mail to: Karen L. Martin, NEJAC Project Manager, Office
of Environmental Justice, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., (MC 2201A), Washington, DC 20460. Non-
electronic submissions must follow the same format and contain the same
information. The Office of Environmental Justice will acknowledge
receipt of nominations.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Tejada, Designated Federal
Officer for the NEJAC, U.S. EPA; telephone (202) 564-8047; fax: (202)
564-1624.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NEJAC is a federal advisory committee
chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law
92-463. EPA established the NEJAC in 1993 to provide independent
consensus advice to the EPA Administrator about a broad range of
environmental issues related to environmental justice. The NEJAC
conducts business in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and related regulations.
The Council consists of 28 members (including a Chairperson)
appointed by EPA's Administrator. Members serve as non-federal
stakeholders representing: six (6) from academia, two (2) from business
and industry; six (6) from community based organizations; seven (7)
from non-governmental/environmental organizations; four (4) from state
and local governments; and three (3) from tribal governments and
indigenous organizations, of which one member serves as a liaison to
the National Tribal Caucus. Members are appointed for three (3)-year
terms with
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the possibility of reappointment to a second term.
The NEJAC usually meets face-to-face twice a year, generally in the
Spring and the Fall. Additionally, members may be asked to participate
in teleconference meetings or serve on work groups to develop
recommendations, advice letters, and reports to address specific policy
issues. The average workload for members is approximately 5 to 8 hours
per month. EPA provides reimbursement for travel and other incidental
expenses associated with official government business.
Nominations: Any interested person and/or organization may nominate
qualified individuals for membership. The EPA values and welcomes
diversity. In an effort to obtain nominations of diverse candidates,
the agency encourages nominations of women and men of all racial and
ethnic groups. All nominations will be fully considered, but applicants
need to be aware of the specific representation sought as outlined in
the Summary above. In addition, EPA is seeking nominees with knowledge
in community sustainability, public health and health disparities,
climate change adaptation, land use and equitable development,
environmental sociology and social science, and environmental
financing.
Other criteria used to evaluate nominees will include:
The background and experience that would help members
contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the committee (e.g.,
geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational background,
professional affiliations, and other considerations;
demonstrated experience with environmental justice and
community sustainability issues at the national, state, or local level;
excellent interpersonal and consensus-building skills;
ability to volunteer time to attend meetings 2-3 times a
year, participate in teleconference meetings, attend listening sessions
with the Administrator or other senior-level officials, develop policy
recommendations to the Administrator, and prepare reports and advice
letters; and
willingness to commit time to the committee and
demonstrated ability to work constructively and effectively on
committees.
How To Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization
may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to this
advisory committee. Individuals are encouraged to self-nominate.
Nominations can be submitted in electronic format (preferred) following
the template available at http://www3.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/nejac/index.html#membership. To be considered, all nominations should
include:
Current contact information for the nominee, including the
nominee's name, organization (and position within that organization),
current business address, email address, and daytime telephone number.
Brief Statement describing the nominees interest in
serving on the NEJAC
R[eacute]sum[eacute] and a short biography (no more than 2
paragraphs) describing the professional and educational qualifications
of the nominee, including a list of relevant activities, and any
current or previous service on advisory committees
Letter[s] of recommendation from a third party supporting
the nomination. Letter[s] should describe how the nominee's experience
and knowledge will bring value to the work of the NEJAC.
Other sources, in addition to this Federal Register notice, may
also be utilized in the solicitation of nominees. To help the EPA in
evaluating the effectiveness of its outreach efforts, please tell us
how you learned of this opportunity.
Dated: February 5, 2016.
Matthew Tejada,
Designated Federal Officer, National Environmental Justice Advisory
Council.
[FR Doc. 2016-03405 Filed 2-17-16; 8:45 am]
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