[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 118 (Tuesday, June 21, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36845-36846]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-13186]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee

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

ACTION: Notice of solicitation of nominations.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the 
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is soliciting nomination for candidates 
to the Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee (Committee).

DATES: Deadline for Advisory Committee member nominations is August 1, 
2022.

ADDRESSES: The nominee's name, resume, biography, and any letters of 
support must be submitted via one of the following methods:
    (1) Email to: [email protected].
    (2) Overnight delivery service to: Antonio M. Bouza, Designated 
Federal Officer, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. 
Department of Energy, Mail Stop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC 20585-0121.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Antonio M. Bouza, Designated Federal 
Officer, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. 
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 
20585; telephone at (202) 586-4563, or email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee is established pursuant to 
section 455 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, Public 
Law 110-140 (hereafter, ``EISA'') as added by Public Law 116-260, div. 
Z, section 6004 and in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. 2, and the rules and regulations 
in implementation of that Act. The Committee is established under the 
authority of DOE. The Committee will advise the Secretary of Energy 
(Secretary) with respect to the Industrial Emissions Reductions 
Technology Development Program (the program) by identifying and 
evaluating any technologies being developed by the private sector 
relating to the focus areas described in section 454(c) of the EISA; 
identifying technology gaps in the private sector or other Federal 
agencies in those focus areas, and making recommendations on how to 
address those gaps; surveying and analyzing factors that prevent the 
adoption of emissions reduction technologies by the private sector; and 
recommending technology screening criteria for technology developed 
under the program to encourage adoption of the technology by the 
private sector. The Committee shall also develop a strategic plan on 
how to achieve the program's goals and, in consultation with the 
Secretary and the Director of the Office of Science and Technology 
Policy (Director), propose missions and goals for the program 
consistent with the purposes of the program described in section 
454(b)(1) of the EISA.
    The Committee shall be comprised of not fewer than 16 members and 
not more than 20 members, who shall be appointed by the Secretary, in 
consultation with the Director. The members shall be appointed by the 
Secretary, in consultation with the Director, to serve as 
representatives, Federal Government employees, and special Government 
employees (SGEs) in accordance with the following membership 
requirements articulated in the EISA:
     Not less than 1 representative of each relevant Federal 
agency, as determined by the Secretary;
     Chair of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board, if that 
position is filled;
     Not less than 2 representatives of labor groups;
     Not less than 3 representatives of the research community, 
which shall include academia and National Laboratories;
     Not less than 2 representatives of nongovernmental 
organizations;
     Not less than 6 representatives of small- and large-scale 
industry, the collective expertise of which shall cover every focus 
area described in section 454(c) of EISA;
     Not less than 1 representative of a State government; and
     Any other individuals the Secretary, in coordination with 
the Director, determines to be necessary to ensure that the Committee 
is comprised of a diverse group of representatives of industry, 
academia, independent researchers, and public and private entities.
    The Committee members will serve for a term of up to two years, and 
may be reappointed for up to 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 to ensure continuity in the 
functioning of the Committee. Committee members will serve at the 
discretion of the Secretary. The Chairperson of the Committee will be 
selected by the Secretary. The Chairperson will serve a two-year term 
and may be reappointed for an additional term. Committee members will 
meet periodically, approximately twice a year. When vacancies occur, 
the Secretary will, in consultation with the Director, identify 
appointment nominees who can address the Committee's needs pursuant to 
EISA. Subcommittee membership is drawn from that of the full Committee 
and thus reflects much of the balance described previously. 
Additionally, technical experts may be appointed to the subcommittee in 
order to provide additional expertise and fulfill any lacking points of 
view relative to the subcommittee's mission/function.
    Members must be able to actively participate in the tasks of the 
Committee including, but not limited to, attending, and participating 
in in-person meetings, reviewing materials, and regularly participating 
in conference calls, working groups, and formal subcommittees. The 
Secretary will consider nominees who can best support, in an advisory 
capacity.
    Members of the Committee serve without compensation; however, 
members may be reimbursed in accordance with the Federal Travel 
Regulations for authorized travel and per diem expenses.
    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. Members will be 
selected based on their individual qualifications as detailed in their 
nomination package, as well as the overall need to achieve a balanced 
representation of viewpoints, subject matter expertise, and regional 
knowledge. As part of achieving a balanced representation of 
viewpoints, the Secretary and the Director will strive for the 
Committee to reflect the principles of inclusion, equity, and 
diversity, and to ensure that the Committee's recommendations strive 
for equitable distribution of benefits for all Americans, including 
people of color and others who have been historically underserved, 
marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and 
inequality. The Secretary and the Director also will strive for 
geographic diversity in the composition of the Committee.
    The Secretary will, in consultation with the Director, consider 
nominations of all qualified individuals to ensure that the Committee 
includes the areas of experience noted previously. Individuals may 
nominate themselves or other individuals, and professional associations 
and organizations may nominate one or more qualified persons for 
consideration. Nominations shall

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state that the nominee is willing to serve as a member and carry out 
the duties of the Committee. A nomination package should include the 
following information for each nominee: A letter of nomination (1) 
stating the name, affiliation, position title, and contact information 
for the nominee; (2) the basis for the nomination (i.e., what specific 
attributes recommend him/her for service in this capacity), and (3) the 
nominee's field(s) of experience within the focus areas listed in 
section 454(c) of the EISA, as codified at 42 U.S.C. 17113(c), and (4) 
the name, return address, email address, and daytime telephone number 
at which the nominator can be contacted. A nomination package should 
provide an adequate description of the nominee's qualifications, 
including information that will enable DOE to make an informed decision 
regarding meeting the membership requirements and objectives.
    DOE expressly values diversity, equity, inclusion, and 
accessibility, and encourages nominations of appropriately qualified 
candidates from diverse backgrounds.
    All nomination information should be provided in a single, complete 
package by August 1, 2022. Interested applicants should send their 
nomination package to [email protected].

    Signed in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2022.
LaTanya Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-13186 Filed 6-17-22; 8:45 am]
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