[Federal Register: July 28, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 144)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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EPA Office of External Affairs and Environmental Education Staff
Office; Request for Nominations of Candidates for the National
Environmental Education Advisory Council
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency)
Office of External Affairs and Environmental Education Staff Office is
soliciting applications for environmental education professionals for
consideration on the National Environmental Education Advisory Council
(NEEAC). There is currently a vacancy on the Advisory Council that must
be filled: one College and University representative (2010-2013).
Additional avenues and resources may be utilized in the solicitation of
applications.
DATES: Applications should be submitted by September 30, 2010 per
instructions below.
ADDRESSES: Submit non-electronic application materials to Ginger
Potter, Designated Federal Officer, National Environmental Education
Advisory Council, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
External Affairs and Environmental Education (MC:1704A), 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, Ph: 202-564-0443, FAX:
202-564-2754, e-mail: potter.ginger@epa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding this Request
for Nominations, please contact Ms. Ginger Potter, Designated Federal
Officer (DFO), EPA National Environmental Education Advisory Council,
at potter.ginger@epa.gov or (202) 564-0443. General information
concerning NEEAC can be found on the EPA Web site at: http://
www.epa.gov/enviroed.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: Section 9(a) and (b) of the
National Environmental Education Act of 1990 (Pub. L. L-101-619)
mandates a National Environmental Education Advisory Council. The
Advisory Council provides the Administrator with advice and
recommendations on EPA implementation of the National Environmental
Education Act. In general, the Act is designed to increase public
understanding of environmental issues and problems, and to improve the
training of environmental education professionals. EPA will achieve
these goals, in part, by awarding grants and/or establishing
partnerships with other Federal agencies, state and local education and
natural resource agencies, not-for-profit organizations, universities,
and the private sector to encourage and support environmental education
and training programs. The Council is also responsible for preparing a
national biennial report to Congress that will describe and assess the
extent and quality of environmental education, discuss major obstacles
to improving environmental education, and identify the skill,
education, and training needs for environmental professionals.
The National Environmental Education Act requires that the Council
be comprised of eleven (11) members appointed by the Administrator of
EPA. Members represent a balance of perspectives, professional
qualifications, and experience. The Act specifies that members must
represent the following sectors: Primary and secondary education (one
of whom shall be a classroom teacher)--two members; colleges and
universities--two members; business and industry--two members; non
profit organizations involved in environmental education--two members;
state departments of education and natural resources--one member each;
senior Americans--one member. Members are chosen to represent various
geographic regions of the country, and the Council strives for a
diverse representation. The professional backgrounds of Council members
should include education, science, policy, or other appropriate
disciplines. Each member of the Council shall hold office for a one (1)
to three (3) year period. Members are expected to participate in up to
two (2) meetings per year and monthly or more conference calls per
year. Members of the Council shall receive compensation and allowances,
including travel expenses, at a rate fixed by the Administrator.
Expertise Sought: The NEEAC staff office seeks candidates with
demonstrated experience and/or knowledge in any of the following
environmental education issue areas: (a) Integrating environmental
education into state and local education reform and improvement; (b)
state, local and tribal level capacity building; (c) cross-sector
partnerships; (d) leveraging resources for environmental education; (e)
design and implementation of environmental education research; (f)
evaluation methodology; professional development for teachers and other
education professionals; and (g)
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targeting under-represented audiences, including low-income, multi-
cultural, senior citizens and other adults.
The NEEAC staff office is also looking for individuals who
demonstrate the ability to make the time commitment, strong leadership
skills, strong analytical skills, strong communication and writing
skills, the ability to stand apart and evaluate programs in an unbiased
manner, team players, have the conviction to follow-through and to meet
deadlines, and the ability to review items on short notice.
How to Submit Applications: Any interested and qualified
individuals may be considered for appointment on the National
Environmental Education Advisory Council. Applications should be
submitted in electronic format to the Designated Federal Officer
potter.ginger@epa.gov and contain the following: contact information
including name, address, phone and fax numbers and an e-mail address; a
curriculum vitae or r[eacute]sum[eacute]; the specific area of
expertise in environmental education and the sector/slot the applicant
is applying for; recent service on other national advisory committees
or national professional organizations and; a one-page commentary on
the applicant's philosophy regarding the need for, development,
implementation and/or management of environmental education nationally.
Additionally, a supporting letter of endorsement is required. This
letter may also be submitted electronically as described above.
Persons having questions about the application procedure or who are
unable to submit applications by electronic means, should contact
Ginger Potter, DFO, at the contact information provided above in this
notice. Non-electronic submissions must contain the same information as
the electronic. The NEEAC Staff Office will acknowledge receipt of the
application. The NEEAC Staff Office will develop a short list of
candidates for more detailed consideration. The short list candidates
will be required to fill out the Confidential Disclosure Form for
Special Government Employees Serving 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 include membership on a Federal advisory
committee) and private interests and activities and the appearance of a
lack of impartiality as defined by Federal regulation. The form may be
viewed and downloaded from the following URL address: http://
www.epa.gov/sab/pdf/epaform3110-48.pdf.
Dated: July 22, 2010.
Ginger Potter,
Designated Federal Officer.
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