[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 144 (Wednesday, July 28, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44255-44256]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-18555]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9181-4]


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: [email protected].

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 [email protected] 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 
[email protected] 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.
[FR Doc. 2010-18555 Filed 7-27-10; 8:45 am]
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