[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 49 (Monday, March 14, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14260-14261]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05254]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL 9597-01-OA]


Request for Nominations of Candidates for the National 
Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency Office 
of Public Engagement and Environmental Education is soliciting 
applications for environmental education professionals for 
consideration to serve on the National Environmental Education Advisory 
Council (NEEAC). There are multiple vacancies on the Advisory Council 
that must be filled. Additional avenues and resources may be utilized 
in the solicitation of applications. ``In accordance with Executive 
Order 14035 (June 25, 2021), EPA values and welcomes opportunities to 
increase diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility on its federal 
advisory committees. EPA's federal advisory committees have a workforce 
that reflects the diversity of the American people.''

DATES: Nominations should be submitted by April 13, 2022 per the 
instructions below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing 
further information regarding this Notice and Request for Nominations 
may contact Mr. Javier Araujo, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Office 
of Environmental Education (OEE), by telephone at (202) 441-8981 or via 
email at [email protected]. General information concerning the 
NEEAC can be found on the following website: https://www.epa.gov/education/national-environmental-education-advisory-council-neeac.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The National Environmental Education Act requires that the council 
be comprised of (11) members appointed by the Administrator of the EPA. 
Members represent a balance of perspectives, professional 
qualifications, and experience. The Act specifies that members must 
represent the following sectors: Primary and secondary education (One 
of whom shall be a classroom teacher), two members: Colleges and 
universities, two members; business and industry, two members; non-
profit organizations, two members. state departments of education and 
natural resources, two members, and one member to represent senior 
Americans. Members are chosen to represent various geographic regions 
of the country, and the Council strives for a diverse representation. 
The professional backgrounds of Council members should include 
education, science, policy, or other appropriate disciplines. Each 
member of the Council shall hold office for a one (1) to three (3) year 
period. Members are expected to participate in up to two (2) meetings 
per year and monthly or more conference calls per year. Members of the 
council shall receive compensation and allowances, including travel

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expenses at a rate fixed by the Administrator.
    Request for Nominations: Specific experience in environmental 
justice and climate change education is essential.
    Expertise Sought: The NEEAC staff office seeks candidates with 
demonstrated experience and or knowledge in any of the following 
environmental education issue areas: (a) Integrating environmental 
education into state and local education reform, improvement and 
environmental justice initiatives; (b) state, local and tribal level 
capacity building for environmental education; (c) cross-sector 
partnerships to foster environmental education in Minority Serving 
Institutions and increase the conversation around using EE as a tool to 
achieve environmental justice, climate equity, and economic prosperity; 
(d) leveraging resources for environmental education in underserved 
communities; (e) design and implementation of environmental education 
research; (f) evaluation methodology; professional development for 
teachers and other education professionals; and targeting under-
represented audiences, including low-income, multi-cultural, senior 
citizens and other adults.
    The NEEAC is best served by a structurally and geographically 
diverse group of individuals. Each individual will demonstrate the 
ability to make a time commitment. In addition, the individual will 
demonstrate both strong leadership and analytical skills. Also, strong 
writing skills, communication skills and the ability to evaluate 
programs in an unbiased manner are essential. Team players, who can 
meet deadlines and review items on short notice are ideal candidates.

Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations

    Any interested and qualified individuals may be considered for 
appointment on the National Environmental Education Advisory Council. 
In order to apply, the following four items should be submitted in 
electronic format to the Designated Federal Officer, Javier Araujo, 
[email protected] and contain the following: (1) Contact 
information including name, address, phone, and an email address; (2) a 
curriculum vitae or resume; (3) Include the specific area of expertise 
in environmental education and the sector in the subject line of your 
email submission; and (4) a one page commentary on the applicant's 
philosophy regarding the need for, development, implementation and or 
management of environmental education.
    Nominations should be submitted by April 4, 2022.
    Submit nominations electronically to Javier Araujo, Designated 
Federal Officer, National Environmental Education Advisory Council, 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, email: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding this Request 
for Nominations, please contact Mr. Javier Araujo, Designated Federal 
Officer, by email at: [email protected] or phone at: 202-441-8981. 
General Information concerning NEEAC can be found on the EPA website 
at: https://www.epa.gov/education/national-environmental-education-advisory-council-neeac. The short list candidates will be required to 
fill out the Confidential Disclosure Form for Special Government 
Employees serving Federal Advisory Committees at the U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency. (EPA form 3110-48). This confidential form allows 
government officials to determine whether there is a statutory conflict 
between that person's public responsibilities (which include membership 
on a Federal Advisory Committee) and private interests and activities 
and the appearance of a lack of impartiality as defined by Federal 
regulation. The form may be viewed and downloaded from the following 
URL address. Please note this form is not an application form. http://intranet.epa.gov/ogc/ethics/EPA3110-48ver3.pdf.

Rosemary Enobakhare,
Associate Administrator, Office of Public Engagement and Environmental 
Education.
[FR Doc. 2022-05254 Filed 3-11-22; 8:45 am]
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