NEJAC request for nominations
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:55 pm
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 4 (Friday, January 6, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 793-794]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9616-3]
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Request for
Nominations
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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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 National Environmental Justice
Advisory Council (NEJAC). The NEJAC was chartered to provide advice
regarding broad, crosscutting issues related to environmental justice.
This notice solicits nominations to fill eight (8) new vacancies
through June 15, 2015. To maintain the representation outlined by the
charter, nominees will be selected to represent: Academia (1 vacancy);
Business and industry (two vacancies); grassroots Community-based
organizations (1 vacancy); Non-governmental/environmental organizations
(1 vacancy); State and local government agencies (two vacancies); and
Tribal governments (1 vacancy). Vacancies are anticipated to be filled
by May 2012. Sources in addition to this Federal Register notice also
may be utilized in the solicitation of nominees.
DATES: Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than
January 25, 2012.
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ADDRESSES: Submit nominations electronically with the subject line
NEJAC Membership 2012 to robinson.victoria@epa.gov. You also may submit
nominations by mail to: Victoria J. Robinson, NEJAC Designated Federal
Officer, Office of Environmental Justice, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. (MC 2201A), Washington, DC 20460.
Non-electronic submissions must follow the same format and contain the
same information. The Office of Environmental Justice will acknowledge
receipt of nominations.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Victoria J. Robinson, Designated
Federal Officer for the NEJAC, U.S. EPA; telephone (202) 564-6349; fax:
(202) 564-1624.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NEJAC is a Federal advisory committee
chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law
92-463. EPA established the NEJAC in 1993 to provide independent
consensus advice to the EPA Administrator about a broad range of
environmental issues related to environmental justice. The NEJAC
conducts business in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and related regulations.
The Council consists of 25 members (including a Chairperson)
appointed by EPA's Administrator. Members serve as non-Federal
stakeholders representing: Three (3) from academia, three (3) from
business and industry; six (6) from community based organizations; six
(6) from non-governmental/environmental organizations; four (4) from
state and local governments; and three (3) from tribal governments and
indigenous organizations, of which one member serves as a liaison to
the National Tribal Caucus. Members are appointed for three (3)-year
terms with the possibility of reappointment to a second term.
The NEJAC usually meets face-to-face twice a year, generally in the
Spring and the Fall. Additionally, members may be asked to participate
in teleconference meetings or serve on Work Groups to develop
recommendations, advice letters, and reports to address specific policy
issues. The average workload for members is approximately 5 to 8 hours
per month. EPA provides reimbursement for travel and other incidental
expenses associated with official government business.
Nominations: Any interested person and/or organization may nominate
qualified individuals for membership. The EPA values and welcomes
diversity. In an effort to obtain nominations of diverse candidates,
the agency encourages nominations of women and men of all racial and
ethnic groups. All nominations will be fully considered, but applicants
need to be aware of the specific representation sought as outlined in
the Summary above. In addition, EPA is seeking nominees with knowledge
in community sustainability, public health and health disparities, land
use and sustainable development, green jobs and economic initiatives,
energy, and environmental financing.
Other criteria used to evaluate nominees will include:
The background and experience that would help members
contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the committee (e.g.,
geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational background,
professional affiliations, and other considerations;
Demonstrated experience with environmental justice and
community sustainability issues at the national, state, or local level;
Excellent interpersonal 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, develop policy
recommendations to the Administrator, and prepare reports and advice
letters;
Willingness to commit time to the committee and
demonstrated ability to work constructively and effectively on
committees.
How to Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization
may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to this
advisory committee. Individuals may self-nominate. Nominations can be
submitted in electronic format (preferred) following the template
available at http://epa.gov/environmentaljustice/nej ... Membership. To be considered, all 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 telephone number.
Brief Statement describing the nominees interest in
serving on the NEJAC.
R[eacute]sum[eacute] and a short biography (no more than 2
paragraphs) describing the professional and educational qualifications
of the nominee, including a list of relevant activities, and any
current or previous service on advisory committees.
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 NEJAC.
Other sources, in addition to this Federal Register notice, may
also be utilized in the solicitation of nominees. To help the EPA in
evaluating the effectiveness of its outreach efforts, please tell us
how you learned of this opportunity.
Dated: December 29, 2011.
Victoria J. Robinson,
Designated Federal Officer, NEJAC.
[FR Doc. 2012-57 Filed 1-5-12; 8:45 am]
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[Notices]
[Pages 793-794]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-57]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9616-3]
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Request for
Nominations
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites
nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be
considered for appointment to its National Environmental Justice
Advisory Council (NEJAC). The NEJAC was chartered to provide advice
regarding broad, crosscutting issues related to environmental justice.
This notice solicits nominations to fill eight (8) new vacancies
through June 15, 2015. To maintain the representation outlined by the
charter, nominees will be selected to represent: Academia (1 vacancy);
Business and industry (two vacancies); grassroots Community-based
organizations (1 vacancy); Non-governmental/environmental organizations
(1 vacancy); State and local government agencies (two vacancies); and
Tribal governments (1 vacancy). Vacancies are anticipated to be filled
by May 2012. Sources in addition to this Federal Register notice also
may be utilized in the solicitation of nominees.
DATES: Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than
January 25, 2012.
[[Page 794]]
ADDRESSES: Submit nominations electronically with the subject line
NEJAC Membership 2012 to robinson.victoria@epa.gov. You also may submit
nominations by mail to: Victoria J. Robinson, NEJAC Designated Federal
Officer, Office of Environmental Justice, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. (MC 2201A), Washington, DC 20460.
Non-electronic submissions must follow the same format and contain the
same information. The Office of Environmental Justice will acknowledge
receipt of nominations.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Victoria J. Robinson, Designated
Federal Officer for the NEJAC, U.S. EPA; telephone (202) 564-6349; fax:
(202) 564-1624.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NEJAC is a Federal advisory committee
chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law
92-463. EPA established the NEJAC in 1993 to provide independent
consensus advice to the EPA Administrator about a broad range of
environmental issues related to environmental justice. The NEJAC
conducts business in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and related regulations.
The Council consists of 25 members (including a Chairperson)
appointed by EPA's Administrator. Members serve as non-Federal
stakeholders representing: Three (3) from academia, three (3) from
business and industry; six (6) from community based organizations; six
(6) from non-governmental/environmental organizations; four (4) from
state and local governments; and three (3) from tribal governments and
indigenous organizations, of which one member serves as a liaison to
the National Tribal Caucus. Members are appointed for three (3)-year
terms with the possibility of reappointment to a second term.
The NEJAC usually meets face-to-face twice a year, generally in the
Spring and the Fall. Additionally, members may be asked to participate
in teleconference meetings or serve on Work Groups to develop
recommendations, advice letters, and reports to address specific policy
issues. The average workload for members is approximately 5 to 8 hours
per month. EPA provides reimbursement for travel and other incidental
expenses associated with official government business.
Nominations: Any interested person and/or organization may nominate
qualified individuals for membership. The EPA values and welcomes
diversity. In an effort to obtain nominations of diverse candidates,
the agency encourages nominations of women and men of all racial and
ethnic groups. All nominations will be fully considered, but applicants
need to be aware of the specific representation sought as outlined in
the Summary above. In addition, EPA is seeking nominees with knowledge
in community sustainability, public health and health disparities, land
use and sustainable development, green jobs and economic initiatives,
energy, and environmental financing.
Other criteria used to evaluate nominees will include:
The background and experience that would help members
contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the committee (e.g.,
geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational background,
professional affiliations, and other considerations;
Demonstrated experience with environmental justice and
community sustainability issues at the national, state, or local level;
Excellent interpersonal 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, develop policy
recommendations to the Administrator, and prepare reports and advice
letters;
Willingness to commit time to the committee and
demonstrated ability to work constructively and effectively on
committees.
How to Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization
may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to this
advisory committee. Individuals may self-nominate. Nominations can be
submitted in electronic format (preferred) following the template
available at http://epa.gov/environmentaljustice/nej ... Membership. To be considered, all 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 telephone number.
Brief Statement describing the nominees interest in
serving on the NEJAC.
R[eacute]sum[eacute] and a short biography (no more than 2
paragraphs) describing the professional and educational qualifications
of the nominee, including a list of relevant activities, and any
current or previous service on advisory committees.
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 NEJAC.
Other sources, in addition to this Federal Register notice, may
also be utilized in the solicitation of nominees. To help the EPA in
evaluating the effectiveness of its outreach efforts, please tell us
how you learned of this opportunity.
Dated: December 29, 2011.
Victoria J. Robinson,
Designated Federal Officer, NEJAC.
[FR Doc. 2012-57 Filed 1-5-12; 8:45 am]
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