[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 153 (Tuesday, August 11, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 40186]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-19192]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8943-5]
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC); Request for Nominations
for 2009 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Request for nominations for Clean Air Excellence Awards.
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SUMMARY: EPA established the Clean Air Excellence Awards Program in
February, 2000. This is an annual awards program to recognize
outstanding and innovative efforts that support progress in achieving
clean air. This notice announces the competition for the Year 2009
program.
DATES: All submissions of entries for the Clean Air Excellence Awards
Program must be postmarked by September 25, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning the Clean Air Excellence
Awards Program please use the CAAAC Web site and click on awards
program or contact Mr. Pat Childers, U.S. EPA at 202-564-1082 or 202-
564-1352 (Fax), mailing address: Office of Air and Radiation (6102A),
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Awards Program Notice: Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 7403(a)(1) and (2) and
sections 103(a)(1) and (2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), notice is hereby
given that the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) announces the
opening of competition for the Year 2009 ``Clean Air Excellence Awards
Program'' (CAEAP). The intent of the program is to recognize and honor
outstanding, innovative efforts that help to make progress in achieving
cleaner air. The CAEAP is open to both public and private entities.
Entries are limited to the United States. There are five general award
categories: (1) Clean Air Technology; (2) Community Action; (3)
Education/Outreach; (4) Regulatory/Policy Innovations; (5)
Transportation Efficiency Innovations; and two special awards
categories: (1) Thomas W. Zosel Outstanding Individual Achievement
Award; and (2) Gregg Cooke Visionary Program Award. Awards are given on
an annual basis and are for recognition only.
Entry Requirements: All applicants are asked to submit their entry
on a CAEAP entry form, contained in the CAEAP Entry Package, which may
be obtained from the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) Web site
at http://www.epa.gov/oar/caaac by clicking on Awards Program or by
contacting Mr. Pat Childers, U.S. EPA at 202-564-1082 or 202-564-1352
Fax, mailing address: Office of Air and Radiation (6102A), 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004. The entry form is a
simple, three-part form asking for general information on the applicant
and the proposed entry; asking for a description of why the entry is
deserving of an award; and requiring information from three (3)
independent references for the proposed entry. Applicants should also
submit the entry form electronically (cd preferred) and additional
supporting documentation as necessary. Specific directions and
information on filing an entry form are included in the Entry Package.
Judging and Award Criteria: Judging will be accomplished through a
screening process conducted by EPA staff, with input from outside
subject experts, as needed. Members of the CAAAC will provide advice to
EPA on the entries. The final award decisions will be made by the EPA
Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation. Entries will be judged
using both general criteria and criteria specific to each individual
category. There are four (4) general criteria: (1) The entry directly
or indirectly (i.e., by encouraging actions) reduces emissions of
criteria pollutants or hazardous/toxic air pollutants; (2) The entry
demonstrates innovation and uniqueness; (3) The entry provides a model
for others to follow (i.e., it is replicable); and (4) The positive
outcomes from the entry are continuing/sustainable. Although not
required to win an award, the following general criteria will also be
considered in the judging process: (1) The entry has positive effects
on other environmental media in addition to air; (2) The entry
Demonstrates effective collaboration and partnerships; and (3) The
individual or organization submitting the entry has effectively
measured/evaluated the outcomes of the project, program, technology,
etc. As previously mentioned, additional criteria will be used for each
individual award category. These criteria are listed in the 2009 Entry
Package.
Dated: August 5, 2009.
Patrick Childers,
Designated Federal Official for Clean Air Act Advisory Committee.
[FR Doc. E9-19192 Filed 8-10-09; 8:45 am]
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