[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 30, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 59912]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18652]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-11289-01-OA]


Local Government Advisory Committee: Request for Nominations

AGENCY:  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION:  Notice of request for nominations.

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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 Local Government Advisory Committee 
(LGAC). Qualified nominees for the LGAC hold elected positions with 
local, Tribal, State, or Territorial governments, or serve in a full-
time government position appointed by an elected official. EPA is 
seeking up to 5 individuals to serve one-year terms beginning in 
January 2024. For more information on the LGAC, including member bios, 
recent meeting summaries and recommendations, visit: https://www.epa.gov/ocir/local-government-advisory-committee-lgac.

DATES: To be considered for 2024 appointments, nominations should be 
submitted by September 30, 2023.

ADDRESSES: How to Apply: Submit nominations electronically to 
[email protected] with a subject heading of `LGAC 2024 NOMINATION' and 
complete the form at https://tinyurl.com/yvt2t6f8.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paige Lieberman, the LGAC Designated 
Federal Officer at (202) [email protected]">564-9957/[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Qualifications

    The Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) is chartered under 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463, to advise 
the EPA Administrator on environmental issues impacting local 
governments. Members of LGAC will provide advice and recommendations on 
a broad range of issues related to promoting and protecting public 
health and the environment. For 2024 the topics addressed will include 
but not be limited to:
     Advancing environmental justice;
     Developing capacity for technical assistance at the local 
level;
     Reducing greenhouse gas emissions;
     Bolstering resilience to the impacts of climate change;
     Supporting local governments in the assessment and 
remediation of PFAS chemicals.
    Viable candidates must be current elected officials representing 
local, State, Tribal, or Territorial governments. Officials working 
full-time for a local, State, Tribal, or Territorial government who 
have been appointed directly by an elected official will also be 
considered. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who 
demonstrate experience developing and implementing environmental 
programs consistent with the 2024 topics listed above. To maintain 
geographical diversity of the Committee, preference for LGAC membership 
may also be given to qualified candidates from Tribal or Territorial 
governments, and candidates from the Southwest U.S.
    Additional criteria to be considered may include: experience with 
multi-sector partnerships; coalition-building and grassroots 
involvement; involvement and leadership in national, State or regional 
intergovernmental associations; and diversity in vocational/career/
volunteer background.

Time Commitment

    New LGAC members are appointed for 1-year terms and are eligible 
for reappointment for up to 6 years. In 2024, the Committee plans to 
hold two or three full-day, public meetings, where both in-person and 
online participation options will be available.
    In addition to public meetings, Workgroups will be created to 
address the 2024 topics noted above, as well as any emerging issues. 
Members will be encouraged to serve on one or more Workgroups, where 
they will be asked to share their experiences working on an issue, 
recommend experts on an issue for the Committee to consult with, debate 
the nuances of policy implementation, and review written 
recommendations before they are shared with the full Committee. 
Applicants should plan to spend an average of three hours per month on 
Committee work. While EPA is unable to provide compensation for 
services, official Committee travel and related expenses (lodging, 
etc.) will be fully reimbursed.

Nominations

    Nominations must be submitted in electronic format. To be 
considered, all nominations should complete the application at this 
link: https://forms.gle/8gccVHdd6UUGVZYU9.
    Other sources, in addition to this Federal Register notice, may be 
utilized in the solicitation of nominees. EPA expressly values 
diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the nominations of 
elected and appointed officials from diverse backgrounds so that the 
LGAC and SCAS look like America and reflect the country's rich 
diversity. Individuals may self-nominate.

    Dated: August 22, 2023.
Paige Lieberman,
EPA Designated Federal Officer, Local Government Advisory Committee.
[FR Doc. 2023-18652 Filed 8-29-23; 8:45 am]
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