[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 29, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18544-18545]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-06427]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-10573-02-OAR; EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0014, SAN 10573]


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. This notice extends the recruitment period to 
receive additional nominees.

DATES: Application due by April 30, 2023.

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 CONTACT: Lorraine Reddick, Designated Federal 
Officer, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (6103A), Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; 
telephone number: 202-564-1293; email address: 
[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

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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/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 April 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.
    For further information or to email nominations, include in the 
subject line CAAAC Membership 2023 and send to [email protected].

    Dated: March 23, 2023.
Lorraine Reddick,
Designated Federal Officer, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, Office of 
Air and Radiation.
[FR Doc. 2023-06427 Filed 3-28-23; 8:45 am]
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