[Federal Register: October 4, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 192)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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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, policies, and regulations required by the SDWA.
The terms of four (4) members expire in December 2006. To maintain the
representation required in the statute, nominees for the 2007 Council
should represent State and local officials concerned with public water
supply and public health protection (2 vacancies) or represent the
general public (2 vacancies). All nominations will be fully considered,
but applicants need to be aware of the specific representation needed
as well as geographical balance so that all major areas of the U.S.
(East, Mid-West, South, Mountain, South-West, and West) will be
represented.
DATES: Submit nominations via U.S. mail on or before November 15, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Address all nominations to Daniel Malloy, 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 Daniel
Malloy, Designated Federal Officer, malloy.daniel@epa.gov or call 202-
564-1724.
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 established on an as needed
basis to assist EPA in addressing specific program issues. On December
15 of each year, some members complete their appointment. Therefore,
this notice solicits nominations to fill four vacancies with terms
ending on December 15, 2009.
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 27, 2006.
Cynthia C. Dougherty,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. E6-16380 Filed 10-3-06; 8:45 am]
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