[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 56 (Thursday, March 23, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17570-17571]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-06001]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-10759-01-OMS]


Request for Nominations to EPA's National and Governmental 
Advisory Committees

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 approximately 12 vacancies in the National Advisory 
Committee (NAC) and the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) which 
advises the U.S. Representative to the Commission for Environmental 
Cooperation (CEC). Vacancies on these two committees are expected to be 
filled by the fall of 2023. Additional sources may be utilized in the 
solicitation of nominees.

DATES: Please submit nominations by May 19, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations via email to: Oscar Carrillo, Designated 
Federal Officer, Office of Resources and Business Operations, Federal 
Advisory Committee Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency with subject line COMMITTEE RESUME/CV 2023 to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the NAC or GAC 
membership, please contact Oscar Carrillo, Designated Federal Officer, 
by telephone at (202) 564-0347 or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Advisory Committee and the 
Governmental Advisory Committee advise the EPA Administrator in his 
capacity as the U.S. Representative to the Commission for Environmental 
Cooperation (CEC) on the development of U.S. policy positions regarding 
environment and trade in North America. The NAC and GAC were 
established May 13, 1994 and are authorized under Article 11 of the 
Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA) between the United States, 
Mexico and Canada entered into force on July 1, 2020, in parallel with 
the United States of America, United States of Mexico, and Canada 
(USMCA) trade agreement; and was established pursuant to Executive 
Order 12915, entitled ``Federal Implementation of the North American 
Agreement on Environmental Cooperation.'' The NAC and GAC were 
continued under the authority of Executive Order 14048, dated September 
30, 2021, and operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. 10.
    The committees are responsible for providing advice to the United 
States Representative on a wide range of strategic, scientific, 
technological, regulatory, and economic issues related to 
implementation and further elaboration of the ECA and the USMCA. The 
NAC consists of 15 representatives from environmental non-profit 
groups, business and industry, and educational institutions. The GAC 
consists of 15 representatives from state, local, and tribal 
governments. Members are appointed by the EPA Administrator for a two-
year term. The committees usually meet three times per year and the 
average workload for committee members is approximately 10 to 15 hours 
per month. Members serve on the committees in a voluntary capacity. 
Although EPA is unable to provide compensation or an honorarium for 
services, members may receive travel and per diem allowances, according 
to applicable federal travel regulations and EPA's budget. EPA is 
seeking nominations from various sectors, i.e., for the NAC we are 
seeking nominees from academia, business and industry, and 
nongovernmental organizations; for the GAC we are seeking nominees from 
state, local and tribal government sectors. Nominees will be considered 
according to the mandates of FACA, which requires committees 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. 
Additional information about the NAC and GAC is available at https://www.epa.gov/faca/nac-gac.
    Selection Criteria: The following criteria will be used to evaluate 
nominees:
     Professional knowledge of the subjects examined by the 
committees, including trade & environment issues, the USMCA and ECA, 
and the CEC

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     Represent a sector or group involved in trilateral 
environmental policy issues
     Senior-level experience in the sectors represented on both 
committees
     Demonstrated ability to work in a consensus building 
process with a wide range of representatives from diverse 
constituencies
    How to Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization 
may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to 
these advisory committees. Individuals may self-nominate.
     Nominations must include: (1) a statement of interest, (2) 
resume or curriculum vitae (CV) and (3) a short biography describing 
the professional and educational qualifications of the nominee, as well 
as the nominee's current business address, email address, and daytime 
telephone number. The statement of interest should describe how your 
background, knowledge, and experience would add value to the 
committee's work, and how your qualifications would contribute to the 
overall diversity of the NAC or GAC. To help the Agency in evaluating 
the effectiveness of its outreach efforts, please include in the 
statement of interest how you learned of this opportunity.
     Candidates from the academic sector must also provide a 
letter of support authorizing the nominee to represent their 
institution.
     Federal registered lobbyists are not permitted to serve on 
federal advisory committees.
     Please be aware that EPA's policy is that, unless 
otherwise prescribed by statute, members generally are appointed for a 
two-year term. Anyone interested in being considered for nomination 
should submit their application materials by May 19, 2023.

Oscar Carrillo,
Program Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2023-06001 Filed 3-22-23; 8:45 am]
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