[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 118 (Tuesday, June 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51522-51523]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13203]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-11932-01-R5]


Request for Nominations to the Great Lakes Advisory Board

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 who desire to 
serve as members of EPA's Great Lakes Advisory Board (GLAB). The GLAB 
is chartered to provide advice and recommendations to the EPA 
Administrator, through the Great Lakes National Program Manager, on 
matters related to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and on 
domestic matters related to the implementation of the Great Lakes Water 
Quality Agreement between the U.S. and Canada. For appointment 
consideration, nominations should be submitted by July 30, 2024. 
Sources in addition to this Federal Register notice may also be 
utilized in the solicitation of nominees.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alana Davicino, Designated Federal 
Officer, Great Lakes National Program Office, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, (G-9J), Chicago, 
Illinois; telephone number: 312-886-2307, email address: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The GLAB was established in accordance with the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., 10) and 41 CFR 102-
3.50(d). The board will provide advice and recommendations on matters 
related to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The board will also 
advise on domestic matters related to implementation of the Great Lakes 
Water Quality Agreement between the U.S. and Canada.
    The major objectives will be to provide advice and recommendations 
on:
    a. Great Lakes protection and restoration activities;
    b. Long term goals, objectives, and priorities for Great Lakes 
protection and restoration; and

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    c. Other issues identified by the Great Lakes Interagency Task 
Force/Regional Working Group.
    The GLAB is expected to meet in person or by electronic means 
(e.g., telephone, videoconference, webcast, etc.) approximately two (2) 
times per year, or as otherwise needed and approved by the Designated 
Federal Officer. In-person meetings will be held in the Great Lakes 
region.
    Nominations: The GLAB will be composed of approximately fifteen 
(15) members who will serve as representative members of non-Federal 
interests. In selecting members, EPA will consider candidates 
representing a broad range of Great Lakes stakeholders, including, but 
not limited to: Environmental groups; agricultural groups; industry 
and/or business groups; citizen groups; environmental justice groups; 
foundations; academia; and State, local and Tribal governments. In 
selecting members, EPA will consider the differing perspectives and 
breadth of collective experience needed to address the GLAB's charter. 
Other criteria used to evaluate nominees will include:
     Experience with Great Lakes issues;
     Leadership and consensus-building experience in Great 
Lakes organizations, businesses, and workgroups;
     Membership in professional societies involved with Great 
Lakes issues;
     Academic leadership and expertise;
     Community leadership; and
     Representation of multiple constituencies within the Great 
Lakes basin.
    GLAB is a Federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463. Members serve on the 
committee in a voluntary capacity. Although we are unable to offer 
compensation or an honorarium, members may receive travel and per diem 
allowances, according to applicable Federal travel regulations and the 
agency's budget.
    According to the mandates of FACA, committees are required to 
support diversity across a broad range of constituencies, sectors, and 
groups. In accordance with Executive Order 14035 (June 25, 2021) and 
consistent with law, EPA values and welcomes opportunities to increase 
diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility on its Federal advisory 
committees. EPA's Federal advisory committees strive to have a 
workforce that reflects the diversity of the American people.
    How to Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization 
may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to the 
GLAB. Individuals may self-nominate. For appointment consideration, 
interested nominees should submit the application materials 
electronically via email to [email protected] with the subject 
line ``GLAB Nominations 2024''.
    To be considered, nominations should include:
     Current contact information for the nominee, including the 
nominee's name, organization (and position within that organization), 
current business address, email address and daytime phone number;
     A brief statement describing the nominee's interest in 
serving on the GLAB;
     A resume and a short biography (no more than two 
paragraphs) describing the professional and educational qualifications 
of the nominee, including a list of relevant activities and any current 
or previous service on Federal advisory committees; and
     A description of the nominee's EPA grant funding history 
including current EPA grant activities if applicable. If this does not 
apply to the nominee, please provide a brief statement indicating so.
     Optional: Letter(s) of recommendation from a third party 
supporting the nomination. Letter(s) should describe how the nominee's 
experience and knowledge will bring value to the work of the GLAB.
    To help the Agency evaluate the effectiveness of its outreach 
efforts, nominees are requested to use their submission packages to 
identify how they became aware of this request for nominations.

    Dated: May 29, 2024.
Debra Shore,
Regional Administrator, Region 5.
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