[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2614-2615]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-00739]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0014, SAN 10573; FRL 10573-01-OAR]
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Request for Nominations
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Request for Nominations to the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee
(CAAAC).
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites
nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be
considered for appointment to its Clean Air Act Advisory Committee
(CAAAC). Vacancies are anticipated to be filled by August 2023. Sources
in addition to this Federal Register Notice may also be utilized in the
solicitation of nominees.
ADDRESSES: Submit nominations in writing to: Lorraine Reddick,
Designated Federal Officer, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20460.
For further information or to email nominations, include in the
subject line CAAAC Membership 2023 and send to [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: Clean Air Act Advisory Committee
provides advice, information and recommendations on policy and
technical issues associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act
(CAA) as requested by EPA. These issues include the development,
implementation, and enforcement of programs required by the Act. The
CAAAC will provide advice and recommendations on approaches for new and
expanded programs including those using innovative technologies and
policy mechanisms to achieve environmental improvements; the potential
health, environmental and economic effects of CAA programs on the
public, the regulated community, State and local governments, and other
Federal agencies; the policy and technical contents of proposed major
EPA rulemaking and guidance required by the Act in order to help
effectively incorporate appropriate outside advice and information; and
the integration of existing policies, regulations, standards,
guidelines, and procedures into programs for implementing requirements
of the Act.
The programs falling under the purview of the committee include,
but are not limited to, those for meeting National Ambient Air Quality
Standards, reducing emissions from vehicles and vehicle fuels, reducing
air toxic emissions, permitting, carrying out compliance authorities,
and CAA-related voluntary activities. Members are appointed by the EPA
Administrator for two-year terms with the possibility of reappointment
to additional term(s). The CAAAC usually meets approximately 2 times
annually and the average workload for the members is approximately 5 to
10 hours per month.
Although EPA is unable to offer compensation or an honorarium for
CAAAC members, they may receive travel and per diem allowances,
according to applicable federal travel regulations.
EPA is seeking nominations from academia, industry, non-
governmental/
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environmental organizations, community organizations, state and local
government agencies, tribal governments, unions, trade associations,
utilities, and lawyers/consultants. EPA values and welcomes diversity.
In an effort to obtain nominations of diverse candidates, EPA
encourages nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic
groups.
Evaluation Criteria
The following criteria will be used to evaluate nominees:
The background and experiences that would help members
contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the committee (e.g.,
geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational, and other
considerations);
Experience serving as an elected official;
Experience serving as an appointed official for a state,
county, city or tribe;
Experience working on national level or on local
government issues;
Demonstrated experience with air quality policy issues;
Executive management level experience with membership in
broad-based networks;
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication,
and consensus-building skills.
Ability to volunteer time to attend meetings 2-3 times a
year, participate in teleconference meetings, attend listening sessions
with the Administrator or other senior-level officials;
Ability to work with others with varying perspectives to
develop policy recommendations to the Administrator, and prepare
reports and advice letters.
Nominations must include a resume and a short biography describing
the professional and educational qualifications of the nominee, as well
as the nominee's current business/home address, email address, and
daytime telephone number. Interested candidates may self-nominate. All
application items are due by March 30, 2023. Please note that EPA's
policy is that, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, members
generally are appointed to two-year terms. To help the Agency in
evaluating the effectiveness of our outreach efforts, please also tell
us how you learned of this opportunity.
Dated: January 11, 2023.
Lorraine Reddick,
Designated Federal Officer, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, Office of
Air and Radiation.
[FR Doc. 2023-00739 Filed 1-13-23; 8:45 am]
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