[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 140 (Friday, July 20, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34559-34560]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-15582]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[EERE-2013-BT-NOC-0005]


Solicitation of Nominations for Membership on the Appliance 
Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of 
Energy.

ACTION: Solicitation of nominations for membership.

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SUMMARY: To ensure a wide range of candidates and a balanced committee, 
the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces the solicitation of 
nominations to fill upcoming vacancies on the Appliance Standards and 
Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee (Committee).

DATES: All nomination information should be provided in a single, 
complete package submitted electronically or postmarked by August 20, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: Nominations packages should be submitted either 
electronically or by mail, but not by both methods. Complete nomination 
packages identified by docket number ``EERE-2013-BT-NOC-0005'' may be 
submitted by any of the following methods:
    1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow 
the instructions for submitting comments.
    2. Email: [email protected]. Include docket number ``EERE-2013-BT-
NOC- 0005'' in the subject line of the message.
    3. Postal Mail: Ms. Naeema Conway, U.S. Department of Energy, 
Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue 
SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. If possible, please submit all items on 
a compact disc (CD), in which case it is not necessary to include 
printed copies.
    4. Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Naeema Conway, U.S. Department of 
Energy, Building Technologies Office, 950 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Suite 600, 
Washington, DC 20024. Telephone: (202) 287-1445. If possible, please 
submit all items on a CD, in which case it is not necessary to include 
printed copies. No telefacsimiles (faxes) will be accepted.
    It is recommended that nominations be submitted in electronic 
format via email to [email protected]. Submissions submitted by mail are 
welcome, but may be delayed in delivery due to the DOE mail vetting 
procedures in place. For submission by mail, please send to Ms. Naeema 
Conway, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, 
Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. 
If possible, please submit all items on a compact disc (CD), in which 
case it is not necessary to include printed copies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Cymbalsky by telephone at (202) 
287-1692 or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee will provide advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on the DOE's Appliance and 
Equipment Standards Program's test procedures and rulemaking 
determinations. The Committee's scope is to review and make 
recommendations on the: (1) Development of minimum efficiency standards 
for residential appliances and commercial equipment, (2) development of 
product test procedures, (3) certification and enforcement of 
standards, (4) labeling for various residential products and commercial 
equipment, and (5) specific issues of concern to DOE as requested by 
the Secretary of Energy, the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency 
and Renewable Energy, and the Buildings Technologies Office's Director.
    To facilitate the functioning of the Committee, working groups 
(i.e., subcommittees) may be formed with the approval of the Department 
of Energy. The objectives of the working groups are to make 
recommendations to the Committee with respect to particular matters 
related to the responsibilities of the parent committee. Such working 
groups may not work independently of the Committee and must report 
their recommendations and advice to the Committee for full deliberation 
and discussion. Working group members are appointed with DOE approval.
    DOE is hereby soliciting nominations for members of the Appliance 
Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee. The Committee is 
expected to be continuing in nature. Members will be selected with a 
view toward achieving a balanced committee of experts in fields 
relevant to energy

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efficiency, appliance and commercial equipment standards to include 
DOE, as well as representatives of industry (including manufacturers 
and trade associations representing manufacturers, component 
manufacturers and related suppliers, and retailers), utilities, states, 
energy efficiency/environmental advocacy groups, and consumers. 
Committee members will serve for a term of three years or less and may 
be reappointed for successive terms, with no more than two successive 
terms. Appointments may be made in a manner that allows the terms of 
the members serving at any time to expire at spaced intervals, so as to 
ensure continuity in the functioning of the Committee. Some Committee 
members may be appointed as special Government employees, experts in 
fields relevant to energy efficiency and appliance and commercial 
equipment standards; or as representatives of industry (including 
manufacturers and trade associations representing manufacturers, 
component manufacturers and related suppliers, and retailers), 
utilities, states, energy efficiency/environmental advocacy groups, and 
consumers. Special Government employees will be subject to certain 
ethical restrictions and such members will be required to submit 
certain information in connection with the appointment process.
    Members of the Committee will serve without compensation; however, 
each member may be reimbursed in accordance with Federal Travel 
Regulations for authorized travel and per diem expenses incurred while 
attending Committee meetings.
    Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations: Qualified 
individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by any individual or 
organization. Nominators should submit:
    1. The nominee's current resume or curriculum vitae and contact 
information, including mailing address, email address, and telephone 
number; and
    2. A letter of interest, including a summary of how the nominee's 
experience and expertise would support the Committee's objectives;
    All nomination information should be provided in a single, complete 
package by the deadline specified in this notice. Nominations packages 
should be submitted by either mail or electronically, but not by both 
methods.
    Should more information be needed, DOE staff will contact the 
nominee, obtain information from the nominee's past affiliations or 
obtain information from publicly available sources, such as the 
internet. A selection team will review the nomination packages. This 
team will be comprised of representatives from several DOE Offices. The 
selection team will seek balanced viewpoints and consider many 
criteria, including: (a) Scientific or technical expertise, knowledge, 
and experience; (b) stakeholder representation; (c) availability and 
willingness to serve; and (d) skills working in committees, working 
groups and advisory panels. The selection team will make 
recommendations regarding membership to the Secretary of Energy for 
review and selection of Committee members.
    Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race, 
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical 
handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation. To ensure that 
recommendations to the Committee take into account the needs of the 
diverse groups served by DOE, membership shall include, to the extent 
practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent the 
needs of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups, and persons 
with disabilities. Please note, however, that individuals already 
serving on another Federal advisory committee are ineligible for 
nomination.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on July 12, 2018.
Kathleen B. Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 2018-15582 Filed 7-19-18; 8:45 am]
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