EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Request for Nomination of Candidates for the EPA Science Advisory Board Committees, 38908-38909 [05-13277]

Download as PDF 38908 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 128 / Wednesday, July 6, 2005 / Notices and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on other persons and the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. 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For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Linda Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–3541 Filed 7–5–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate jul<14>2003 16:35 Jul 05, 2005 Jkt 205001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–7933–4] EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Request for Nomination of Candidates for the EPA Science Advisory Board Committees Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office is soliciting nominations for consideration of membership on three SAB standing committees. Nominees in response to this request for nominations will be considered for membership on the SAB Drinking Water, Ecological Processes and Effects, and Radiation Advisory Committees. This process supplements other efforts to identify qualified candidates. Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than August 5, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To submit a hard copy of the form noted below (for those unable to submit the information in electronic form), please contact Ms. Patricia L. Thomas, U.S. EPA SAB Staff Office (Mail Code 1400F), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460 (FedEx/ Courier address: U.S. EPA SAB, Suite 3600, 1025 F Street, NW., Washington DC 20004), (202) 343–9974 (telephone), (202) 233–0643 (fax), or via email at thomas.patricial@epa.gov. Inquiries regarding general scientific work of the SAB may be directed to Dr. Anthony F. Maciorowski, Associate Director for Science, U.S. EPA SAB Staff Office, (202) 343–9983 (telephone), or via email at maciorowski.anthony@epa.gov. Specific inquiries regarding the scientific work of the SAB Drinking Water Committee may be directed to Dr. Suhair Shallal, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. EPA SAB Staff Office, (202) 343–9977 (telephone), or via email at shallal,suhair@epa.gov. Specific inquiries regarding the scientific work of the SAB Ecological Processes and Effects Committee may be directed to Dr. Thomas Armitage, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. EPA SAB Staff Office, (202) 343–9995 (telephone), or via email at armitage,thomas@epa.gov. Specific inquiries regarding the scientific work of the SAB Radiation Advisory Committee may be directed to Dr. Jack Kooyoomjian, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. EPA SAB Staff DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office, (202) 343–9984 (telephone), or via email at kooyoomjiam.jack@epa.gov. Background: The U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB or the Board) is a chartered Federal Advisory Committee. The SAB was established by statute (42 U.S.C. 4365) to provide independent scientific peer review, advice, and recommendations on the scientific bases of EPA actions as may be requested by the Administrator. As a Federal Advisory Committee, SAB business is conducted in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. C) and related regulations. Accordingly, the Board announces its meetings in the Federal Register, conducts its business in public view, and provides opportunities for public input during its deliberations. Members of the Board and its standing committees constitute a distinguished body of non-EPA scientists, engineers, economists, and social scientists who are recognized experts in their respective fields. The Board and its standing committees review a wide variety of EPA science activities. Generally, the Board and its standing committees function as technical peer review panels that critically examine Agency science activities and provide advice and recommendations regarding their technical merit. SAB standing committees have historically conducted most Science Advisory Board work. This notice requests nominations specifically for three SAB standing committees including: The Drinking Water Committee (DWC); the Ecological Processes and Effects Committee (EPEC); and the Radiation Advisory Committee (RAC). Typical subject matter for standing committee review may include research strategies, multiyear research plans, science initiatives, risk assessments, or agency guidance corresponding to specific subject matter designated by the standing committee title. Additional information about the SAB, and its standing committees can be accessed at the SAB Web site https://www.epa.gov/sab. Expertise Sought: The SAB Staff Office is seeking nominations of nationally and internationally recognized non-EPA scientists for consideration of membership on the SAB Committees. The desired expertise for each committee is described below. The Drinking Water Committee provides independent advice to the EPA Administrator, through the chartered SAB, on scientific aspects of EPA’s national drinking water criteria and standards program. Ideal nominees for the SAB Drinking Water Committee will demonstrate nationally recognized E:\FR\FM\06JYN1.SGM 06JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 128 / Wednesday, July 6, 2005 / Notices scientific expertise and research experience in one of the following areas: Clinical public health or clinical epidemiology of disease from pathogens, contaminants or mixtures of contaminants. The Ecological Processes and Effects Committee provides independent advice to the EPA Administrator, through the chartered SAB, on scientific issues related to EPA environmental programs and supporting science and research to protect, sustain and restore the integrity of ecosystems. Ideal nominees for the Ecological Processes and Effects Committee will demonstrate nationally recognized scientific expertise and research experience in one of the following areas: Water quality criteria development for the protection of aquatic life; ecological risk assessment; biological or ecological indicators; or landscape ecology. The Radiation Advisory Committee provides independent advice to the EPA Administrator, through the chartered SAB, on radiation protection, radiation science, and radiation risk assessment. Ideal nominees for the SAB Radiation Advisory Committee will demonstrate nationally recognized scientific expertise and research experience in one of the following areas: Health physics or biophysics with specialties in radiation dosimetry or radiation biology; or geochemistry, geology, hydrology or soil science with specialties in modeling, radioactive waste management, or radiation risk assessment. How to Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to these SAB standing committees. Individuals may self-nominate. Qualified nominees will demonstrate appropriate scientific education, training, and experience to evaluate basic and applied science issues addressed by the standing committees. Successful nominees will have distinguished themselves professionally and be available to invest the time and effort in providing advice and recommendations on the development and application of science at EPA. Nominations should be submitted in electronic format (which is preferred over hard copy) through the Form for Nominating Individuals to Panels of the EPA Science Advisory Board provided on the SAB Web site. The form can be accessed through a link on the blue navigational bar on the SAB Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/sab. To be considered, all nominations should include the information requested on that form. VerDate jul<14>2003 16:35 Jul 05, 2005 Jkt 205001 The nominating form requests contact information about: The person making the nomination; contact information about the nominee; the disciplinary and specific areas of expertise of the nominee; the nominee’s resume; and a general biosketch of the nominee indicating current position, educational background; areas of expertise and research activities; and recent service on other advisory committees or with professional associations. Persons who are unable to submit nominations through the SAB Web site should contact Ms. Patricia L. Thomas, as indicated above in this notice. Nonelectronic submissions must follow the same format and contain the same information as the electronic form. The SAB Staff Office will acknowledge receipt of nominations. The SAB Staff Office seeks nominees who possess the necessary domains of knowledge, and relevant scientific perspectives (which, among other factors, can be influenced by work history and affiliation) to adequately address scientific issues facing the Agency. General criteria for overall committee membership include the collective breadth and depth of scientific perspectives; a balance of scientific perspectives; continuity of knowledge and understanding of EPA missions and environmental programs, and diversity factors (e.g., geographical areas and professional affiliations). Specific criteria to be used in evaluating potential members include: (a) Scientific and/or technical expertise, knowledge, and experience (primary factors); (b) absence of financial conflicts of interest; (c) scientific credibility and impartiality; (d) availability and willingness to serve; and (e) ability to work constructively and effectively on committees. During the selection process, nominees will be required to submit 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 as a Special Government Employee and private interests and activities, or the appearance of a lack of impartiality, as defined by Federal regulation. The form may be viewed and downloaded from the following URL address: https://www.epa.gov/sab/pdf/ epaform3110–48.pdf. This form should not be submitted as part of a nomination. PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 38909 Dated: June 28, 2005. Anthony F. Maciorowski, Acting Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 05–13277 Filed 7–5–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPP–2005–0189; FRL–7723–4] Exposure Modeling Work Group; Notice of Public Meeting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Exposure Modeling Work Group (EMWG) will hold a 1–day meeting on July 21, 2005. This notice announces the location and time for the meeting and sets forth the tentative agenda topics. The meeting will be held on July 21, 2005, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. DATES: The meeting will be held at the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), Crystal Mall #2, Room 1126 (Fishbowl), 1801 S. Bell St., Arlington, VA 22202. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marietta Echeverria, Environmental Fate and Effects Division (7507C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460– 0001; telephone number: (703) 305– 8578; fax number: (703) 308–6309; email address: echeverria.marietta@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of particular interest to those persons who are or may be required to conduct testing of chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 6, 2005)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-13277]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Request for Nomination 
of Candidates for the EPA Science Advisory Board Committees

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Science Advisory 
Board (SAB) Staff Office is soliciting nominations for consideration of 
membership on three SAB standing committees. Nominees in response to 
this request for nominations will be considered for membership on the 
SAB Drinking Water, Ecological Processes and Effects, and Radiation 
Advisory Committees. This process supplements other efforts to identify 
qualified candidates.

DATES: Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than 
August 5, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To submit a hard copy of the form 
noted below (for those unable to submit the information in electronic 
form), please contact Ms. Patricia L. Thomas, U.S. EPA SAB Staff Office 
(Mail Code 1400F), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460 
(FedEx/Courier address: U.S. EPA SAB, Suite 3600, 1025 F Street, NW., 
Washington DC 20004), (202) 343-9974 (telephone), (202) 233-0643 (fax), 
or via email at thomas.patricial@epa.gov. Inquiries regarding general 
scientific work of the SAB may be directed to Dr. Anthony F. 
Maciorowski, Associate Director for Science, U.S. EPA SAB Staff Office, 
(202) 343-9983 (telephone), or via email at 
maciorowski.anthony@epa.gov. Specific inquiries regarding the 
scientific work of the SAB Drinking Water Committee may be directed to 
Dr. Suhair Shallal, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. EPA SAB Staff 
Office, (202) 343-9977 (telephone), or via email at 
shallal,suhair@epa.gov. Specific inquiries regarding the scientific 
work of the SAB Ecological Processes and Effects Committee may be 
directed to Dr. Thomas Armitage, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. EPA 
SAB Staff Office, (202) 343-9995 (telephone), or via email at 
armitage,thomas@epa.gov. Specific inquiries regarding the scientific 
work of the SAB Radiation Advisory Committee may be directed to Dr. 
Jack Kooyoomjian, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. EPA SAB Staff 
Office, (202) 343-9984 (telephone), or via email at 
kooyoomjiam.jack@epa.gov.
    Background: The U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB or the Board) 
is a chartered Federal Advisory Committee. The SAB was established by 
statute (42 U.S.C. 4365) to provide independent scientific peer review, 
advice, and recommendations on the scientific bases of EPA actions as 
may be requested by the Administrator. As a Federal Advisory Committee, 
SAB business is conducted in accordance with the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. C) and related regulations. 
Accordingly, the Board announces its meetings in the Federal Register, 
conducts its business in public view, and provides opportunities for 
public input during its deliberations.
    Members of the Board and its standing committees constitute a 
distinguished body of non-EPA scientists, engineers, economists, and 
social scientists who are recognized experts in their respective 
fields. The Board and its standing committees review a wide variety of 
EPA science activities. Generally, the Board and its standing 
committees function as technical peer review panels that critically 
examine Agency science activities and provide advice and 
recommendations regarding their technical merit. SAB standing 
committees have historically conducted most Science Advisory Board 
work. This notice requests nominations specifically for three SAB 
standing committees including: The Drinking Water Committee (DWC); the 
Ecological Processes and Effects Committee (EPEC); and the Radiation 
Advisory Committee (RAC). Typical subject matter for standing committee 
review may include research strategies, multi-year research plans, 
science initiatives, risk assessments, or agency guidance corresponding 
to specific subject matter designated by the standing committee title. 
Additional information about the SAB, and its standing committees can 
be accessed at the SAB Web site https://www.epa.gov/sab.
    Expertise Sought: The SAB Staff Office is seeking nominations of 
nationally and internationally recognized non-EPA scientists for 
consideration of membership on the SAB Committees. The desired 
expertise for each committee is described below.
    The Drinking Water Committee provides independent advice to the EPA 
Administrator, through the chartered SAB, on scientific aspects of 
EPA's national drinking water criteria and standards program. Ideal 
nominees for the SAB Drinking Water Committee will demonstrate 
nationally recognized

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scientific expertise and research experience in one of the following 
areas: Clinical public health or clinical epidemiology of disease from 
pathogens, contaminants or mixtures of contaminants.
    The Ecological Processes and Effects Committee provides independent 
advice to the EPA Administrator, through the chartered SAB, on 
scientific issues related to EPA environmental programs and supporting 
science and research to protect, sustain and restore the integrity of 
ecosystems. Ideal nominees for the Ecological Processes and Effects 
Committee will demonstrate nationally recognized scientific expertise 
and research experience in one of the following areas: Water quality 
criteria development for the protection of aquatic life; ecological 
risk assessment; biological or ecological indicators; or landscape 
ecology.
    The Radiation Advisory Committee provides independent advice to the 
EPA Administrator, through the chartered SAB, on radiation protection, 
radiation science, and radiation risk assessment. Ideal nominees for 
the SAB Radiation Advisory Committee will demonstrate nationally 
recognized scientific expertise and research experience in one of the 
following areas: Health physics or biophysics with specialties in 
radiation dosimetry or radiation biology; or geochemistry, geology, 
hydrology or soil science with specialties in modeling, radioactive 
waste management, or radiation risk assessment.
    How to Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization 
may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to 
these SAB standing committees. Individuals may self-nominate. Qualified 
nominees will demonstrate appropriate scientific education, training, 
and experience to evaluate basic and applied science issues addressed 
by the standing committees. Successful nominees will have distinguished 
themselves professionally and be available to invest the time and 
effort in providing advice and recommendations on the development and 
application of science at EPA. Nominations should be submitted in 
electronic format (which is preferred over hard copy) through the Form 
for Nominating Individuals to Panels of the EPA Science Advisory Board 
provided on the SAB Web site. The form can be accessed through a link 
on the blue navigational bar on the SAB Web site at: https://
www.epa.gov/sab. To be considered, all nominations should include the 
information requested on that form.
    The nominating form requests contact information about: The person 
making the nomination; contact information about the nominee; the 
disciplinary and specific areas of expertise of the nominee; the 
nominee's resume; and a general biosketch of the nominee indicating 
current position, educational background; areas of expertise and 
research activities; and recent service on other advisory committees or 
with professional associations. Persons who are unable to submit 
nominations through the SAB Web site should contact Ms. Patricia L. 
Thomas, as indicated above in this notice. Non-electronic submissions 
must follow the same format and contain the same information as the 
electronic form. The SAB Staff Office will acknowledge receipt of 
nominations.
    The SAB Staff Office seeks nominees who possess the necessary 
domains of knowledge, and relevant scientific perspectives (which, 
among other factors, can be influenced by work history and affiliation) 
to adequately address scientific issues facing the Agency. General 
criteria for overall committee membership include the collective 
breadth and depth of scientific perspectives; a balance of scientific 
perspectives; continuity of knowledge and understanding of EPA missions 
and environmental programs, and diversity factors (e.g., geographical 
areas and professional affiliations). Specific criteria to be used in 
evaluating potential members include: (a) Scientific and/or technical 
expertise, knowledge, and experience (primary factors); (b) absence of 
financial conflicts of interest; (c) scientific credibility and 
impartiality; (d) availability and willingness to serve; and (e) 
ability to work constructively and effectively on committees.
    During the selection process, nominees will be required to submit 
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 as a 
Special Government Employee and private interests and activities, or 
the appearance of a lack of impartiality, as defined by Federal 
regulation. The form may be viewed and downloaded from the following 
URL address: https://www.epa.gov/sab/pdf/epaform3110-48.pdf. This form 
should not be submitted as part of a nomination.

    Dated: June 28, 2005.
Anthony F. Maciorowski,
Acting Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
[FR Doc. 05-13277 Filed 7-5-05; 8:45 am]
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