80 FR 8083 - Local Government Advisory Committee: Request for Nominations
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 30 (February 13, 2015)
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 30 (February 13, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-03157 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 30 (Friday, February 13, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 8083-8084] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-03157] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-9923-09-OA] Local Government Advisory Committee: Request for Nominations AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of request for nominations. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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). The LGAC is chartered to provide advice to the EPA Administrator on a broad range of environmental issues affecting local governments. This notice solicits nominations to fill up to twelve (12) vacancies for one or two year terms. To maintain the representation outlined by the charter, nominees will be selected to represent: Large cities; moderate-sized cities; small communities; and townships (under 10,000); county-elected officials-urban, suburban and rural; city- elected and appointed officials; state-elected and appointed officials; and tribal-elected and appointed officials. Vacancies are anticipated to be filled by April 2015. Sources in addition to this Federal Register Notice may be utilized in the solicitation of nominees. DATES: Nominations should be submitted no later than February 27, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit nominations electronically with the subject line ``LGAC Membership 2015'' to LGAC2015@epa.gov. You may also submit nominations by mail to: M. Frances Eargle, LGAC Designated Federal Officer, Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations (OCIR), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. (MC1301A), Washington, DC 20460. Non-electronic submissions must follow the same format and contain the same information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: M. Frances Eargle, Designated Federal Officer for the LGAC, U.S. EPA; telephone (202) 564-3115; email: eargle.frances@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The LGAC is a federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463. EPA established the LGAC in 1993 to provide independent advice to the EPA Administrator on a broad range of public health and environmental issues affecting local governments. The LGAC conducts business in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App2) and related regulations. The Committee consists of approximately 30 members (including a Chairperson) appointed by EPA's Administrator. Members serve as non- federal stakeholders representing: Large cities; moderate-sized cities; small communities; and townships (under 10,000); county-elected officials-urban, suburban and rural; city-elected and appointed officials; state-elected and appointed officials; and tribal-elected and appointed officials. Members are appointed for one or two (1-2) year terms, and eligible for reappointment. The LGAC usually meets one or two times a year in person. Additionally, members participate in teleconference meetings and serve on Subcommittee and Workgroups 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. We are unable to provide honoraria or compensation for members services. However, members may receive travel and per diem allowances where appropriate and according to applicable federal travel regulations. Nominations: 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 [[Page 8084]] outlined in the Summary above. In addition, EPA is seeking nominees with demonstrated local leadership in community sustainability and sustainable development; public health and health disparities; air quality, energy, and climate change; water quality issues; green jobs and economic initiatives; 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 as elected and/or appointed official for a local, state or tribal government; Demonstrated experience working with officials from other governments or other levels of government (e.g., other local governments, federal agencies); Excellent interpersonal and consensus-building skills; Ability to volunteer time to attend full committee meetings 1-2 times a year, participate in teleconference meetings, attend listening sessions with the Administrator or other senior-level EPA officials, develop policy recommendations to the Administrator and prepare reports and advice letters; 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) or in hard copy format (see ADDRESSES section above). 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 nominee's interest in serving on the LGAC; Resume 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; and 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 LGAC. Other sources, in addition to this Federal Register notice, may be utilized in the solicitation of nominees. Dated: January 31, 2015. Frances Eargle, Designated Federal Officer, Local Government Advisory Committee. [FR Doc. 2015-03157 Filed 2-12-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION • Résumé and a short biography (no ‘‘LGAC Membership 2015’’ to
CONTACT. more than 2 paragraphs) describing the LGAC2015@epa.gov. You may also
professional and educational submit nominations by mail to: M.
II. Background
qualifications of the nominee, including Frances Eargle, LGAC Designated
The PPDC is a federal advisory a list of relevant activities, or any Federal Officer, Office of Congressional
committee chartered under the Federal current or previous experience on and Intergovernmental Relations (OCIR),
Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public advisory committees. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Law 92–463. EPA established the PPDC • Letter(s) of recommendation from a 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
in September 1995, to provide advice third party supporting the nomination. (MC1301A), Washington, DC 20460.
and recommendations to the EPA The letter should describe how the Non-electronic submissions must follow
Administrator on issues associated with nominee’s experience and knowledge the same format and contain the same
pesticide regulatory development and will bring value to the work of the information.
reform initiatives, evolving public PPDC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: M.
policy and program implementation Other sources, in addition to this Frances Eargle, Designated Federal
issues, and science issues associated Federal Register notice, may also be Officer for the LGAC, U.S. EPA;
with evaluating and reducing risks from utilized in the solicitation of nominees.
telephone (202) 564–3115; email:
use of pesticides. The following sectors Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. eargle.frances@epa.gov.
are represented on the current PPDC: Dated: February 6, 2015. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The LGAC
Environmental/public interest and Jack E. Housenger, is a federal advisory committee
animal rights groups; farm worker chartered under the Federal Advisory
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.
organizations; pesticide industry and Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92–
[FR Doc. 2015–03054 Filed 2–12–15; 8:45 am]
trade associations; pesticide user, 463. EPA established the LGAC in 1993
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grower, and commodity groups; Federal to provide independent advice to the
and State/local/tribal governments; the EPA Administrator on a broad range of
general public; academia; and public public health and environmental issues
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
health organizations. AGENCY affecting local governments. The LGAC
The PPDC usually meets face-to-face conducts business in accordance with
twice a year, generally in the spring and [FRL–9923–09–OA]
the Federal Advisory Committee Act
the fall. Additionally, members may be (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App2) and related
asked serve on work groups to develop Local Government Advisory
Committee: Request for Nominations regulations.
recommendations to address specific The Committee consists of
policy issues. The average workload for AGENCY: Environmental Protection approximately 30 members (including a
members is approximately 4 to 6 hours Agency (EPA). Chairperson) appointed by EPA’s
per month. PPDC members may receive ACTION: Notice of request for Administrator. Members serve as non-
travel and per diem allowances where nominations. federal stakeholders representing: Large
appropriate and according to applicable cities; moderate-sized cities; small
federal travel regulations. SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental communities; and townships (under
Protection Agency (EPA) invites 10,000); county-elected officials-urban,
III. Nominations nominations from a diverse range of suburban and rural; city-elected and
The EPA values and welcomes qualified candidates to be considered appointed officials; state-elected and
diversity. In an effort to obtain for appointment to its Local appointed officials; and tribal-elected
nominations of diverse candidates, the Government Advisory Committee
and appointed officials. Members are
agency encourages nominations of (LGAC). The LGAC is chartered to
appointed for one or two (1–2) year
women and men of all racial and ethnic provide advice to the EPA
terms, and eligible for reappointment.
groups. All nominations will be fully Administrator on a broad range of The LGAC usually meets one or two
considered, but applicants need to be environmental issues affecting local
times a year in person. Additionally,
aware of the specific representation governments. This notice solicits
members participate in teleconference
sought as outlined in the Summary nominations to fill up to twelve (12)
meetings and serve on Subcommittee
above. Any interested person or vacancies for one or two year terms. To
and Workgroups to develop
organization may nominate qualified maintain the representation outlined by
recommendations, advice letters and
persons to be considered for the charter, nominees will be selected to
reports to address specific policy issues.
appointment to this advisory committee. represent: Large cities; moderate-sized
The average workload for members is
Individuals may self-nominate. cities; small communities; and
approximately 5 to 8 hours per month.
Nominations may be submitted in townships (under 10,000); county-
We are unable to provide honoraria or
electronic format (preferred) or mailed elected officials-urban, suburban and
compensation for members services.
to Dea Zimmerman at the address listed rural; city-elected and appointed
However, members may receive travel
under ADDRESSES. officials; state-elected and appointed
and per diem allowances where
To be considered, all nominations officials; and tribal-elected and
appropriate and according to applicable
should include: appointed officials. Vacancies are
federal travel regulations.
• Current contact information for the anticipated to be filled by April 2015. Nominations: The EPA values and
nominee, including the nominee’s Sources in addition to this Federal welcomes diversity. In an effort to
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name, organization (and position within obtain nominations of diverse
that organization), current business solicitation of nominees. candidates, the agency encourages
address, email address, and daytime DATES: Nominations should be nominations of women and men of all
telephone number. submitted no later than February 27, racial and ethnic groups. All
• Brief Statement describing the 2015. nominations will be fully considered,
nominee’s interest and availability in ADDRESSES: Submit nominations but applicants need to be aware of the
serving on the PPDC. electronically with the subject line specific representation sought as
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outlined in the Summary above. In Letter(s) should describe how the submitting comments, but find it
addition, EPA is seeking nominees with nominee’s experience and knowledge difficult to do so within the period of
demonstrated local leadership in will bring value to the work of the time allowed by this notice, you should
community sustainability and LGAC. advise the contact listed below as soon
sustainable development; public health Other sources, in addition to this as possible.
and health disparities; air quality, Federal Register notice, may be utilized ADDRESSES: Submit your PRA comments
energy, and climate change; water in the solicitation of nominees. to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of
quality issues; green jobs and economic Dated: January 31, 2015. Management and Budget, via fax at 202–
initiatives; and environmental Frances Eargle, 395–5167 or via Internet at Nicholas_
financing. Designated Federal Officer, Local Government A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov and to Benish
Other criteria used to evaluate Advisory Committee. Shah, Federal Communications
nominees will include: Commission, via the Internet at
[FR Doc. 2015–03157 Filed 2–12–15; 8:45 am]
• The background and experience Benish.Shah@fcc.gov. To submit your
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that would help members contribute to PRA comments by email send them to:
the diversity of perspectives on the PRA@fcc.gov.
committee (e.g., geographic, economic,
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
social, cultural, educational
COMMISSION Benish Shah, Office of Managing
background, professional affiliations,
Director, (202) 418–7866.
and other considerations); [3060–1204]
• Demonstrated experience as elected SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
and/or appointed official for a local, Information Collection Being OMB Control Number: 3060–1204.
state or tribal government; Submitted for Review and Approval to Title: Deployment of Text-to-911.
• Demonstrated experience working the Office of Management and Budget Form Number: N/A.
with officials from other governments or Type of Review: Extension of a
other levels of government (e.g., other AGENCY: Federal Communications currently approved collection.
local governments, federal agencies); Commission. Respondents: Businesses or other for
• Excellent interpersonal and ACTION: Notice and request for profit; not-for-profit institutions; and
consensus-building skills; comments. state, local or tribal governments.
• Ability to volunteer time to attend Number of Respondents: 3,370
full committee meetings 1–2 times a SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort respondents; 58,012 responses.
year, participate in teleconference to reduce paperwork burdens, and as Estimated Time per Response: 1 to 8
meetings, attend listening sessions with required by the Paperwork Reduction hours.
the Administrator or other senior-level Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– Frequency of Response: One-time
EPA officials, develop policy 3520), the Federal Communications reporting requirements.
recommendations to the Administrator Commission (FCC or the Commission) Obligation to Respond: Required to
and prepare reports and advice letters; invites the general public and other obtain or retain benefits. Statutory
and Federal agencies to take this authority for these collections are
• Demonstrated ability to work opportunity to comment on the contained in 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 154(i),
constructively and effectively on following information collection. 154(j), 154(o), 251(e), 303(b), 303(g),
committees. How to Submit Comments are requested concerning: 303(r), 316, and 403.
Nominations: Any interested person or Whether the proposed collection of Total Annual Burden: 76,237 hours.
organization may nominate qualified information is necessary for the proper Total Annual Cost: None.
persons to be considered for performance of the functions of the Privacy Impact Assessment: No
appointment to this advisory committee. Commission, including whether the impact(s).
Individuals may self-nominate. information shall have practical utility; Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:
Nominations can be submitted in the accuracy of the Commission’s There is no need for confidentiality with
electronic format (preferred) or in hard burden estimate; ways to enhance the this collection of information.
copy format (see ADDRESSES section quality, utility, and clarity of the Needs and Uses: On August 13, 2014,
above). information collected; ways to minimize the Commission released the Order, FCC
To be considered, all nominations the burden of the collection of 14–118, published at 79 FR 55367,
should include: information on the respondents, September 16, 2014, adopting final
• Current contact information for the including the use of automated rules—containing information
nominee, including the nominee’s collection techniques or other forms of collection requirements—to enable the
name, organization (and position within information technology; and ways to Commission to implement text-to-911
that organization), current business further reduce the information service pursuant to the Second Report
address, email address, and daytime collection burden on small business and Order, FCC 14–118, released August
telephone number; concerns with fewer than 25 employees. 13, 2014. The Second Report and Order
• Brief Statement describing the The FCC may not conduct or sponsor adopts new rules to commence the
nominee’s interest in serving on the a collection of information unless it implementation of text-to-911 service
LGAC; displays a currently valid control with an initial deadline of December 31,
• Resume and a short biography (no number. No person shall be subject to 2014 for all covered text providers to be
more than 2 paragraphs) describing the any penalty for failing to comply with capable of supporting text-to-911
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professional and educational a collection of information subject to the service. The Second Report and Order
qualifications of the nominee, including PRA that does not display a valid Office also provides that covered text
a list of relevant activities, and any of Management and Budget (OMB) providers then have a six-month
current or previous service on advisory control number. implementation period—they must
committees; and DATES: Written PRA comments should begin routing all 911 text messages to a
• Letter(s) of recommendation from a be submitted on or before March 16, Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)
third party supporting the nomination. 2015. If you anticipate that you will be by June 30, 2015 or within six months
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| Action | Notice of request for nominations. | |
| Dates | Nominations should be submitted no later than February 27, 2015. | |
| Contact | M. Frances Eargle, Designated Federal Officer for the LGAC, U.S. EPA; telephone (202) 564-3115; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 8083 |
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