81 FR 66015 - Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Request for Nominations

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 186 (September 26, 2016)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to its Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC). Vacancies are anticipated to be filled by March 2017. Outside sources in addition to this Federal Register Notice may also be utilized in the solicitation of nominees.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 186 (Monday, September 26, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66015-66016]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-23165]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Request for Nominations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Request for nominations to the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee 
(CAAAC).

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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 Clean Air Act Advisory Committee 
(CAAAC). Vacancies are anticipated to be filled by March 2017. Outside 
sources in addition to this Federal Register Notice may also be 
utilized in the solicitation of nominees.

BACKGROUND: Clean Air Act Advisory Committee provides advice, 
information and recommendations on policy and technical issues 
associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act (CAA) as requested 
by EPA. These issues include the development, implementation, and 
enforcement of programs required by the Act. The CAAAC will provide 
advice and recommendations on approaches for new and expanded programs 
including those using innovative technologies and policy mechanisms to 
achieve environmental improvements; the potential health, environmental 
and economic effects of CAA programs on the public, the regulated 
community, State and local governments, and other Federal agencies; the 
policy and technical contents of proposed major EPA rulemaking and 
guidance required by the Act in order to help effectively incorporate 
appropriate outside advice and information; and the integration of 
existing policies, regulations, standards, guidelines, and procedures 
into programs for implementing requirements of the Act.
    The programs falling under the purview of the committee include, 
but are not limited to, those for meeting National Ambient Air Quality 
Standards, reducing emissions from vehicles and vehicle fuels, reducing 
air toxic emissions, permitting, carrying out compliance authorities, 
and CAA-related voluntary activities. Members are appointed by the EPA 
Administrator for two-year terms with the possibility of reappointment 
to additional term(s). The CAAAC usually meets approximately 2-3 times 
annually and the average workload for the members is approximately 5 to 
10 hours per month.
    Although EPA is unable to offer compensation or an honorarium for 
CAAAC members, they may receive travel and per diem allowances, 
according to applicable federal travel regulations. EPA is seeking 
nominations from academia, industry, non-governmental/environmental 
organizations, community organizations, state and local government 
agencies, tribal governments, unions, trade associations, utilities, 
and lawyers/consultants. EPA values and welcomes diversity. In an 
effort to obtain nominations of diverse candidates, EPA encourages 
nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups.

Evaluation Criteria

    The following criteria will be used to evaluate nominees:
     The background and experiences that would help members 
contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the committee (e.g., 
geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational, and other 
considerations)
     Experience serving as an elected official;
     Experience serving as an appointed official for a state, 
county, city or tribe;
     Experience working on national level or on local 
government issues;
     Demonstrated experience with air quality policy issues;
     Executive management level experience with membership in 
broad-based networks;
     Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, 
and consensus-building skills.
     Ability to volunteer time for meeting attendance, 
participate in teleconference meetings, attend listening sessions with 
the Administrator or other senior-level officials;
     Ability to work with others with varying perspectives to 
develop policy recommendations to the Administrator, and prepare 
reports and advice letters.
    Nominations must include a resume and a short biography describing 
the professional and educational qualifications of the nominee, as well 
as the nominee's current business/home address, email address, and 
daytime telephone number. Interested candidates may self-nominate. 
Please note that EPA's policy is that, unless otherwise prescribed by 
statute, members generally are appointed to two-year terms. To help the 
Agency in evaluating the effectiveness of our outreach efforts, please 
also tell us how you learned of this opportunity.

ADDRESSES: To receive further information about the upcoming

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nominations, information will be posted at https://www.epa.gov/caaac. 
Submit nominations (which includes a resume and biography) in writing 
to [email protected] by October 31, 2016 and include in the subject line 
CAAAC Membership 2017.

    Dated: September 12, 2016.
Tamara Saltman,
Designated Federal Officer, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, Office of 
Air and Radiation.
[FR Doc. 2016-23165 Filed 9-23-16; 8:45 am]
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