Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC): Notice of Charter Renewal and Request for Member Nominations

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 1 (Friday, January 2, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 143]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-24168]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY


Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC): Notice of Charter 
Renewal and Request for Member Nominations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Environmental Protection 
Agency (EPA) has determined that, in accordance with the provisions of 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. 10, the Local 
Government Advisory Committee (LGAC)is in the public interest and 
supports the EPA in performing its duties and responsibilities under 
federal environmental statutes. Accordingly, the LGAC's charter will be 
renewed for an additional two-year period. The LGAC is an independent, 
policy-oriented advisory committee of elected and appointed government 
officials. The Committee provides policy advice and recommendations to 
the EPA Administrator to assist the agency in ensuring that its 
regulations, policies, guidance, and technical assistance both support 
and improve the capacity of local governments to implement and carry 
out programs. With the renewal of its charter, the LGAC is requesting 
nominations for membership to its Small Communities Advisory 
Subcommittee. More information is detailed below. The renewed LGAC 
charter can be found at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/ocir/local-government-advisory-committee-lgac">https://www.epa.gov/ocir/local-government-advisory-committee-lgac</a>. The LGAC is chartered under the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463, to advise the EPA 
Administrator on environmental issues impacting local governments. In 
addition, EPA invites nominations from a range of qualified candidates 
to be considered for appointment to The Small Communities Advisory 
Subcommittee (SCAS), a standing subcommittee of the LGAC, which was 
established to advise the Administrator on environmental issues of 
concern to the residents of smaller communities. Qualified nominees for 
the SCAS must hold elected positions with local, tribal, state, or 
territorial governments, or serve in a full-time government position 
appointed by an elected official. For more information, including 
recent meeting summaries and recommendations, visit: <a href="https://www.epa.gov/ocir/local-government-advisory-committee-lgac">https://www.epa.gov/ocir/local-government-advisory-committee-lgac</a>.

DATES: To be considered for 2026 appointments, nominations should be 
submitted by January 15, 2026.
    How to Apply: Applications for consideration for the SCAS must be 
submitted electronically to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b7fbf0f6f4f7d2c7d699d0d8c1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="95d9d2d4d6d5f0e5f4bbf2fae3">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> with a subject heading of SCAS 
2026 NOMINATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edlynzia Barnes, the SCAS Designated 
Federal Officer at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5f13181e1c1f3a2f3e71383029"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e2aea5a3a1a2879283cc858d94">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Qualifications: Appointed members to the SCAS will advise on the 
Administrator's Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative, 
contributing recommendations to EPA programs to align with the 
Initiative's Five Pillars:
    <bullet> Pillar 1: Clean Air, Land, and Water for Every American,
    <bullet> Pillar 2: Restore American Energy Dominance,
    <bullet> Pillar 3: Permitting Reform, Cooperative Federalism, and 
Cross-Agency Partnership,
    <bullet> Pillar 4: Make the United States the Artificial 
Intelligence Capital of the World, and
    <bullet> Pillar 5: Protecting and Bringing Back American Auto Jobs
    Viable candidates must be current elected officials representing 
local, state, tribal, or territorial governments. Officials working 
full-time for a local, state, tribal, or territorial government who 
have been appointed directly by an elected official will also be 
considered. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who 
demonstrate experience developing and implementing environmental 
programs consistent with the five Pillars listed above. Additional 
criteria to be considered may include experience with multi-sector 
partnerships; coalition-building; and involvement and leadership in 
national, state or regional intergovernmental associations.
    Time Commitment: New members are appointed for a minimum 1-year 
term and are eligible for reappointment to serve for a total of up to 6 
years. In 2026, the SCAS plans to hold three to four public meetings, 
to be held either virtually or in-person with online participation 
options.
    In addition to public meetings, workgroups will be created to 
address the five Pillars noted above, as well as any emerging issues. 
Members will be encouraged to serve on one or more workgroups, where 
they will be asked to share their experiences working on an issue, 
recommend experts on an issue for the Subcommittee to consult with, 
debate the nuances of policy implementation, and review written 
recommendations before they are shared with the full Subcommittee. In 
total, applicants should plan to spend an average of three two hours 
per month on Subcommittee work. While EPA is unable to provide 
compensation for services, official Committee travel and related 
expenses (lodging, etc.) will be fully reimbursed.
    Nominations: Nominations must be submitted in electronic format. To 
be considered, all nominations should submit the following materials 
via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#49050e080a092c3928672e263f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="90dcd7d1d3d0f5e0f1bef7ffe6">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.
    <bullet> Current contact information for the applicant/nominee, 
including name, organization (and position within that organization), 
current work address, email address, and daytime telephone number,
    <bullet> Brief statement describing the nominee's interest in 
serving on the SCAS,
    <bullet> Resume and/or short biography (no more than 2 pages) 
describing professional, educational, and other pertinent 
qualifications of the nominee, including a list of relevant activities 
as well as any current or previous service on advisory committees; and,
    <bullet> Any letter(s) of recommendation from a third party (or 
parties) supporting the nomination. Letter(s) should describe how the 
nominee's experience and knowledge will bring value to the work of the 
SCAS.

     December 29, 2025.
Julian Bowles,
Director of Intergovernmental Relations, Office of Congressional and 
Intergovernmental Relations.
[FR Doc. 2025-24168 Filed 12-31-25; 8:45 am]
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