[Federal Register: September 25, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 185)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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National Drinking Water Advisory Council: Request for Nominations
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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 2009. To maintain the
representation required in the statute, nominees for the 2010 Council
should represent state and local officials concerned with public water
supply and public health protection (two (2) vacancies) and the general
public (two (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. The EPA strongly encourages nominations from women and
minorities. The current list of members is available on the EPA Web
site at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/ndwac.
DATES: Submit nominations via U.S. mail on or before October 26, 2009.
ADDRESSES: The preferred form of communication is via e-mail to
Veronica Blette, Designated Federal Officer, National Drinking Water
Advisory Council, @ Blette.veronica@epa.gov. The mailing address is
Veronica Blette, Designated Federal Officer, 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 Jacquelyn
Springer, @ springer.jacquelyn@epa.gov or call 202-564-9904.
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. 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, 2012. 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. Self-nominations are
also welcome. The EPA strongly encourages nominations from women and
minorities. 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. Prospective candidates will
be required to fill out the ``Confidential Financial Disclosure Form
for Special Government Employees Serving on Federal Advisory Committees
at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency'' (EPA Form 3110-48). This
confidential form allows Government officials to determine whether
there is a statutory conflict between that person's public
responsibilities (which includes membership on an EPA Federal advisory
committee) and private interests and activities, or the appearance of a
lack of impartiality, as defined by Federal regulation.
Dated: September 21, 2009.
Cynthia C. Dougherty,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. E9-23229 Filed 9-24-09; 8:45 am]
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