81 FR 12728 - National Environmental Education Advisory Council; Solicitation of Applications

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 47 (March 10, 2016)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency office of Public Engagement and Environmental Education) is soliciting applications for environmental education professionals for consideration to serve on the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC). There are nine vacancies on the Advisory Council that must be filled. Additional avenues and resources may be utilized in the solicitation of applications. In an effort to obtain nominations of diverse candidates, EPA encourages nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 47 (Thursday, March 10, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12728-12729]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-05468]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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National Environmental Education Advisory Council; Solicitation 
of Applications

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency office 
of Public Engagement and Environmental Education) is soliciting 
applications for environmental education professionals for 
consideration to serve on the National Environmental Education Advisory 
Council (NEEAC). There are nine vacancies on the Advisory Council that 
must be filled. Additional avenues and resources may be utilized in the 
solicitation of applications. In an effort to obtain nominations of 
diverse candidates, EPA encourages nominations of women and men of all 
racial and ethnic groups.

DATES: Applications should be submitted by April 15, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit non-electronic application materials to Javier 
Araujo, Designated Federal Officer, National Environmental Education 
Advisory Council, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
Public Engagement and Environmental Education (MC 1704A), 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Room 1426 (WJCN), Washington, DC

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20460, Phone: (202) 564-2642, Fax (202) 564-2753, email: 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding this Request 
for Nominations, please contact Mr. Javier Araujo, Designated Federal 
Officer, [email protected], 202-564-2642, U.S. EPA, Office of 
Environmental Education, William Jefferson Clinton North, Room 1426, 
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460.
    General Information concerning NEEAC can be found on the EPA Web 
site at: http://www2.epa.gov/education/national-environmental-education-advisory-council.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Environmental Education Act 
requires that the council be comprised of (11) members appointed by the 
Administrator of the EPA. Members represent a balance of perspectives, 
professional qualifications, and experience. The Act specifies that 
members must represent the following sectors: Primary and secondary 
education (one of whom shall be a classroom teacher), two members; 
colleges and universities, two members; business and industry, two 
members; non-profit organizations, two members; state departments of 
education and natural resources, two members, and one member to 
represent senior Americans. Members are chosen to represent various 
geographic regions of the country, and the Council strives for a 
diverse representation. The professional backgrounds of Council members 
should include education, science, policy, or other appropriate 
disciplines. Each member of the Council shall hold office for a one (1) 
to three (3) year period. Members are expected to participate in up to 
two (2) meetings per year and monthly or more conference calls per 
year. Members of the council shall receive compensation and allowances, 
including travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Administrator.
    Expertise Sought: The NEEAC staff office seeks candidates with 
demonstrated experience and or knowledge in any of the following 
environmental education issue areas: (a) Integrating environmental 
education into state and local education reform and improvement; (b) 
state, local and tribal level capacity building for environmental 
education; (c) cross-sector partnerships to foster environmental 
education; (d) leveraging resources for environmental education; (e) 
design and implementation of environmental education research; (f) 
evaluation methodology; professional development for teachers and other 
education professionals; and targeting under-represented audiences, 
including low-income, multi-cultural, senior citizens and other adults.
    The NEEAC is best served by a structurally and geographically 
diverse group of individuals. Each individual will demonstrate the 
ability to make a time commitment. In addition, the individual will 
demonstrate both strong leadership and analytical skills. Also, strong 
writing skills, communication skills and the ability to evaluate 
programs in an unbiased manner are essential. Team players, which can 
meet deadlines and review items on short notice are ideal candidates.
    How to submit applications: Any interested and qualified 
individuals may be considered for appointment on the National 
Environmental Education Advisory Council. Applications should be 
submitted in electronic format to the Designated Federal Officer, 
Javier Araujo, [email protected] and contain the following: Contact 
information including name, address, phone and fax numbers and an email 
address; a curriculum vitae or resume; the specific area of expertise 
in environmental education and the sector or slot the applicant is 
applying for; recent service on other national advisory committees or 
national professional organizations; a one page commentary on the 
applicant's philosophy regarding the need for, development, 
implementation and or management of environmental education nationally.
    Persons having questions about the application procedure or who are 
unable to submit applications by electronic means, should contact 
Javier Araujo (DFO), at the contact information provided above in this 
notice. Non-electronic submissions must contain the same information as 
the electronic. The NEEAC staff Office will acknowledge receipt of the 
application. The NEEAC staff office will develop a short list of 
candidates for more detailed consideration. The short list candidates 
will be required to fill out the Confidential Disclosure Form for 
Special Government Employees serving Federal Advisory Committees at the 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (EPA form 3110-48.) This 
confidential form allows government officials to determine whether 
there is a statutory conflict between that person's public 
responsibilities (which include membership on a Federal Advisory 
Committee) and private interests and activities and the appearance of a 
lack of impartiality as defined by Federal regulation. The form may be 
viewed and downloaded from the following URL address: http://intranet.epa.gov/ogc/ethics/EPA3110-48ver3.pdf.

    Dated: February 29, 2016.
Sarah Sowell,
Deputy Director, Office of Environmental Education.
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