[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2008]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR203.12]

[Page 375-376]
 
                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
        CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (CONTINUED)
 
PART 203_TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (TAPP) IN DEFENSE 
 
Sec. 203.12  Technical assistance for public participation provider 

qualifications.

    (a) A technical assistance provider must possess the following 
credentials:
    (1) Demonstrated knowledge of hazardous or toxic waste issues and/or 
laws.
    (2) Academic training in a relevant discipline (e.g., biochemistry, 
toxicology, environmental sciences, engineering).
    (3) Ability to translate technical information into terms 
understandable to lay persons.
    (b) A technical assistance provider should possess the following 
credentials:
    (1) Experience working on hazardous or toxic waste problems.
    (2) Experience in making technical presentations.
    (3) Demonstrated writing skills.
    (4) Previous experience working with affected individuals or 
community groups or other groups of individuals.
    (c) The technical assistance provider's qualifications will vary 
according to the type of assistance to be provided. Community members of 
the RAB/TRC may suggest additional provider qualifications as part of 
the application for technical assistance. These additional 
qualifications may be used by the Department of Defense to target the 
most appropriate providers during the procurement process. Examples of 
such criteria could include prior work in the area, knowledge of local

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environmental conditions or laws, specific technical capabilities, or 
other relevant expertise.