[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 175 (Wednesday, September 9, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55676-55677]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-19897]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

[Notice-MG-2020-05; Docket No. 2020-0002; Sequence No. 32]


Office of Federal High-Performance Buildings; Green Building 
Advisory Committee; Request for Membership Nominations

AGENCY: Office of Government-wide Policy, General Services 
Administration (GSA).

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ACTION: Notice of request for membership nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Green Building Advisory Committee provides advice to GSA 
as a mandatory federal advisory committee, as specified in the Energy 
Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) and in accordance with the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). This notice 
invites qualified candidates to apply for appointment to a voluntary 
position on the Committee. This is a competitive process for a limited 
number of positions.

DATES: Applicable: September 9, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ken Sandler, Office of Federal 
High-Performance Buildings, GSA, [email protected] or 202-219-1121.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The Administrator of the GSA established the Green Building 
Advisory Committee (hereafter, ``the Committee'') on June 20, 2011 (76 
FR 118) pursuant to Section 494 of the Energy Independence and Security 
Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17123, or EISA), in accordance with the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 
U.S.C. App. 2). Under this authority, the Committee advises GSA on how 
the Office of Federal High-Performance Buildings can most effectively 
accomplish its mission. Information about this Office is available 
online at http://www.gsa.gov/hpb, while information about the Committee 
may be found at http://www.gsa.gov/gbac.
    The EISA statute authorizes the Committee and identifies categories 
of members to be included. Per EISA Sec.  494(b)(1)(B), these are to 
include at least one representative of each of the following 
categories:
    ``(i) State and local governmental green building programs;
    (ii) Independent green building associations or councils;
    (iii) Building experts, including architects, material suppliers, 
and construction contractors;
    (iv) Security advisors focusing on national security needs, natural 
disasters, and other dire emergency situations;
    (v) Public transportation industry experts; and
    (vi) Environmental health experts, including those with experience 
in children's health.''
    EISA further specifies: ``The total number of non-federal members 
on the Committee at any time shall not exceed 15.''
    Member responsibilities: Approved Committee members will be 
appointed to terms of either 2 or 4 years with the possibility of 
membership renewals as appropriate. Membership is limited to the 
specific individuals appointed and is non-transferrable. Members are 
expected to personally attend all meetings, review all Committee 
materials, and actively provide their advice and input on topics 
covered by the Committee. Committee members will not receive 
compensation or travel reimbursements from the Government except where 
need has been demonstrated and funds are available.
    Request for membership nominations: This notice provides an 
opportunity for individuals to present their qualifications and apply 
for an open seat on the Committee. GSA will review and consider all 
applications and determine which candidates are likely to add the most 
value to the Committee based on the criteria outlined in this notice.
    No person who is a federally-registered lobbyist may serve on the 
Committee, in accordance with the Presidential Memorandum ``Lobbyists 
on Agency Boards and Commissions'' (June 18, 2010).
    Nomination process for Advisory Committee appointment: Individuals 
may nominate themselves or others. Requirements include:
     At least 5 years of high-performance building experience, 
which may include a combination of project-based, research and policy 
experience.
     Academic degrees, certifications and/or training 
demonstrating high-performance building and related sustainability and 
real estate expertise.
     Knowledge of federal sustainability and energy laws and 
programs.
     Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, 
multi-disciplinary environment and add value to the work of a 
committee.
     Qualifications appropriate to specific statutory 
categories listed above.
    A nomination package shall include the following information for 
each nominee: (1) A letter of nomination stating the name and 
organizational affiliation(s) of the nominee, nominee's field(s) of 
expertise, specific qualifications to serve on the Committee, and 
description of interest and qualifications; (2) A professional resume 
or CV; and (3) Complete contact information including name, return 
address, email address, and daytime telephone number of the nominee and 
nominator.
    GSA reserves the right to choose Committee members based on 
qualifications, experience, Committee balance, statutory requirements 
and all other factors deemed critical to the success of the Committee. 
Candidates may be asked to provide detailed financial information to 
permit evaluation of potential conflicts of interest that could impede 
their work on the Committee, in accordance with the requirements of 
FACA. All nominations must be submitted in sufficient time to be 
received by 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time (ET), on Friday, September 25, 
2020, and be addressed to [email protected].

Kevin Kampschroer,
Federal Director, Office of Federal High-Performance Buildings, Office 
of Government-Wide Policy.
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