[Federal Register: September 8, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 173)]
[Notices]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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National Drinking Water Advisory Council; Request for Nominations
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency)
invites all interested persons to nominate qualified individuals to
serve a three-year term as members of the National Drinking Water
Advisory Council (Council). This 15-member Council was established by
the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to provide practical and independent
advice, consultation, and recommendations to the Agency on the
activities, functions, and policies and regulations required by the
Safe Drinking Water Act. The terms of five (5) members--two (2) who
represent local government agencies concerned with public water supply
and public health protection, two (2) who are affiliated with water-
related or other organizations and interest groups having an active
interest in public water supply/public health protection, and one (1)
who speaks for the general public--expire in December 2005. EPA would
like the preponderance of nominations to be in these three areas
consistent with the mandates of the SDWA and the Agency encourages
nominations of individuals who can represent small, rural public water
systems (see Supplementary Information below). Although the Agency is
identifying preferences, all nominations will be fully considered.
DATES: Submit nominations via U.S. mail on or before October 21, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Address all nominations to Clare Donaher, Designated Federal
Officer, National Drinking Water Advisory Council, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (Mail Code
4601-M), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E-mail your questions to Clare
Donaher, Designated Federal Officer, donaher.clare@epa.gov, or call
202-564-3787.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
National Drinking Water Advisory Council: The Council consists of
15 members, including a Chairperson, appointed by the Deputy
Administrator. Five members represent the general public; five members
represent appropriate State and local agencies concerned with public
water supply and public health protection; and five members represent
private organizations or groups demonstrating an active interest in the
field of public water supply and public health protection. The SDWA
requires that at least two members of the Council represent small,
rural public water systems. Additionally, members may be asked to serve
on one of the Council's workgroups that are formed each year to assist
EPA in addressing specific program issues. On December 15 of each year,
five members complete their appointment. Therefore, this notice
solicits nominations to fill the five vacancies with terms ending on
December 15, 2008.
Persons selected for membership will receive compensation for
travel and a nominal daily compensation (if appropriate) while
attending meetings. The Council holds two face-to-face meetings each
year, generally in the spring and fall. Conference calls will be
scheduled if needed.
Nomination of a Member: Any interested person or organization may
nominate qualified individuals for membership. Nominees should be
identified by name, occupation, position, address and telephone number.
To be considered, all nominations must include a current resume,
providing the nominee's background, experience and qualifications.
Dated: September 1, 2005.
Cynthia C. Dougherty,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. 05-17816 Filed 9-7-05; 8:45 am]
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