[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 87 (Friday, May 4, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19756-19757]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09321]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9977-51-ORD]


Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board (ELAB) Membership

AGENCY: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice soliciting nominations for membership.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) invites 
nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be 
considered for appointment to its Environmental Laboratory Advisory 
Board (ELAB). The ELAB is a multi-stakeholder federal advisory 
committee that provides independent advice and recommendations to the 
EPA Administrator and the Science Advisor about cross-cutting issues 
related to enhancing EPA's measurement programs, and facilitating the 
operation and expansion of national environmental accreditation.
    This notice solicits nominations to fill seven-eight (7-8) new 
vacancies. To maintain diverse representation, nominees will be 
selected from the following stakeholder work force sectors:

 Academia
 Business and industry
 Environmental laboratory commercial, municipal, small, other
 Environmental laboratory suppliers of services
 State and local Government agencies
 Tribal governments and indigenous groups
 Trade associations

    Within these sectors, EPA is seeking nominees with knowledge in 
methods development; measurements; monitoring and regulatory programs; 
quality systems; and environmental accreditation. 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.
    Any interested person or organization may nominate qualified 
persons to be considered for appointment to this advisory committee. 
Individuals may also self-nominate. Nominees should possess the 
following qualifications:

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     Demonstrated experience with environmental measurement 
programs and environmental laboratory accreditation;
     Demonstrated experience developing organization level 
strategy on methods development and validation or quality systems 
approaches;
     Willingness to commit time to the committee, and 
demonstrated ability to work constructively and effectively on 
committees;
     Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication 
and consensus-building skills; and
     Ability to serve a 2-year appointment and volunteer 
approximately 5-7 hours per month to support the Board's activities.
    How to Submit Nominations: Nominations can be submitted in 
electronic format (preferred) to Dr. Thomas O'Farrell, Designated 
Federal Officer, US EPA, MC 8105R, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 
Washington DC 20460, or email to [email protected] and should be 
received by June 1, 2018 for October 2018 appointment. To be 
considered, all nomination packages 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 nominee's interest in 
serving on the ELAB.
     Resume 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.
    For further questions regarding this notice, please contact Thomas 
O'Farrell at (202)-564-8451 or [email protected].

    Dated: April 24, 2018.
Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta,
EPA Science Advisor.
[FR Doc. 2018-09321 Filed 5-3-18; 8:45 am]
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