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Environmental Protection
Agency.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency’s (EPA) Science
Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office is
soliciting nominations for consideration
of membership on EPA’s Clean Air
Scientific Advisory Committee
(CASAC), and EPA’s Science Advisory
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Board (SAB or Board) and its
Subcommittees.
DATES: Nominations should be
submitted in time to arrive no later than
July 9, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nominators unable to submit
nominations electronically as described
below, may submit a paper copy by
contacting 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 e-mail at
thomas.patricial@epa.gov. General
inquiries regarding the work of the
CASAC and SAB may be directed to Dr.
Anthony F. Maciorowski, Deputy
Director, U.S. EPA SAB Staff Office,
(202) 343–9983 (telephone), or via email at maciorowski.anthony@epa.gov.
Background: Established by statute,
the CASAC (42 U.S.C. 7409) and SAB
(42 U.S.C. 4365) are chartered Federal
Advisory Committees that provide
independent scientific and technical
peer review, consultation, advice and
recommendations directly to the EPA
Administrator on a wide variety of EPA
science activities. As Federal Advisory
Committees, the CASAC and SAB
conduct business in accordance with
the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. C) and related
regulations. Generally, CASAC and SAB
meetings are announced in the Federal
Register, conducted in public view, and
provide opportunities for public input
during deliberations. Additional
information about these Federal
Advisory Committees may be found on
the SAB Web site at: https://
www.epa.gov/sab.
Members of the CASAC, the SAB, and
their Subcommittees constitute a
distinguished body of non-EPA
scientists, engineers, economists, and
social scientists that are nationally and
internationally recognized experts in
their respective fields. Members are
appointed by the EPA Administrator for
a period of three years, with the
possibility of re-appointment to a
second three-year term. This notice
specifically requests nominations for the
chartered CASAC, the chartered SAB
and its Subcommittees.
Expertise Sought: Established in 1977
under the Clean Air Act (CAA)
Amendments, the chartered CASAC
reviews and offers scientific advice to
the EPA Administrator on technical
aspects of national ambient air quality
standards for criteria pollutants. As
required under the CAA section 109(d),
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CASAC will be composed of seven
members, with at least one member of
the National Academy of Sciences, one
physician, and one person representing
State air pollution control agencies. The
SAB Staff office is specifically seeking
nominations of experts for CASAC that
fulfill one or more of the foregoing
statutory requirements.
The chartered SAB (or Board) was
established in 1978 by the
Environmental Research, Development
and Demonstration Act to provide
independent advice to the
Administrator on general scientific and
technical matters underlying the
Agency’ policies and actions. All the
work of the SAB is under the direction
of the Board. The chartered Board
provides strategic advice to the EPA
Administrator on a variety of EPA
science and research issues and
programs, and reviews and approves all
SAB Subcommittee and Panel reports.
The chartered SAB consists of about
thirty members. The SAB Staff Office is
seeking nominations of experts for the
chartered Board in the following
disciplines: Environmental economics;
behavioral and decision sciences;
epidemiology and public health;
bioengineering and alternative energy
sources.
The SAB Ecological Processes and
Effects Committee (EPEC) provides
scientific advice and recommendation
to protect, sustain and restore the
integrity of ecosystems. The SAB Staff
office is seeking nominations of experts
for the EPEC in the following
disciplines: Landscape ecology;
terrestrial ecology; and valuation of
ecological systems and services.
The SAB Environmental Economics
Advisory Committee (EEAC) provides
advice on methods and analyses related
to economics, costs, and benefits of EPA
environmental programs. The SAB Staff
office is seeking nominations of experts
for the EEAC in the following
disciplines: Environmental economics;
cost-benefit analysis; uncertainty
analysis; climate change mitigation;
agricultural economics; marine resource
economics; emissions trading; and
market mechanisms and incentives.
The SAB Environmental Engineering
Committee (EEC) provides advice on
environmental engineering,
remediation, and control. The SAB Staff
office is seeking nominations of experts
for the EEC in environmental technology
and sustainability.
The SAB Exposure and Human Health
Committee (EHHC) provides advice on
the development and use of guidelines
for human health effects, exposure
assessment, and risk assessment. The
SAB Staff office is seeking nominations
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of experts for the EHHC in the following
disciplines: Carcinogenesis;
reproductive and developmental effects;
neurotoxicology; epidemiology; and
public health.
The Radiation Advisory Committee
(RAC) provides advice on radiation
protection, radiation science, and
radiation risk assessment. The SAB Staff
office is seeking nominations of experts
for the RAC in the following disciplines:
Dose-response; risk assessment;
radiological and biological modeling;
medical physics; and risk
communication pertinent radiation and
public health.
How to Submit Nominations: Any
interested person or organization may
nominate qualified persons to be
considered for appointment to these
chartered advisory committees and
subcommittees. Individuals may selfnominate. Qualified nominees will
demonstrate appropriate scientific
education, training, and experience to
evaluate basic and applied science
issues addressed by these advisory
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
(preferred) following the instructions for
‘‘Nominating Experts to a Chartered
Advisory Committee or Standing
Committee’’ provided on the SAB Web
site. The form can be accessed through
the SAB Nomination Form 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.
Nominators are asked to identify the
specific committee(s) for which
nominees would like to be considered.
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 curriculum
vita; and a biographical sketch of the
nominee indicating current position,
educational background; research
activities; and recent service on other
national advisory committees or
national professional organizations.
Persons having questions about the
nomination procedures, or 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
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electronic form. The SAB Staff Office
will acknowledge receipt of
nominations.
Candidates invited to serve will be
asked 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 EPA 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 at the
SAB Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/
sab/pdf/epaform3110–48.pdf. This form
should not be submitted as part of a
nomination.
The SAB Staff Office seeks candidates
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. The primary criteria to be used
in evaluating potential nominees will be
scientific and/or technical expertise,
knowledge, and experience. Additional
criteria that will be used to evaluate
technically qualified nominees will
include: the absence of financial
conflicts of interest; scientific credibility
and impartiality; availability and
willingness to serve; and the ability to
work constructively and effectively on
committees. The selection of new
members will also include
consideration of 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) for each of the
chartered committees and
subcommittees.
Dated: June 1, 2007.
Vanessa T. Vu,
Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff
Office.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Request for Nominations
of Candidates for the EPA Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee and
the Science Advisory Board
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Science
Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office is soliciting nominations for
consideration of membership on EPA's Clean Air Scientific Advisory
Committee (CASAC), and EPA's Science Advisory Board (SAB or Board) and
its Subcommittees.
DATES: Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than
July 9, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nominators unable to submit
nominations electronically as described below, may submit a paper copy
by contacting 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 e-mail at thomas.patricial@epa.gov. General inquiries regarding
the work of the CASAC and SAB may be directed to Dr. Anthony F.
Maciorowski, Deputy Director, U.S. EPA SAB Staff Office, (202) 343-9983
(telephone), or via e-mail at maciorowski.anthony@epa.gov.
Background: Established by statute, the CASAC (42 U.S.C. 7409) and
SAB (42 U.S.C. 4365) are chartered Federal Advisory Committees that
provide independent scientific and technical peer review, consultation,
advice and recommendations directly to the EPA Administrator on a wide
variety of EPA science activities. As Federal Advisory Committees, the
CASAC and SAB conduct business in accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. C) and related regulations.
Generally, CASAC and SAB meetings are announced in the Federal
Register, conducted in public view, and provide opportunities for
public input during deliberations. Additional information about these
Federal Advisory Committees may be found on the SAB Web site at: http:/
/www.epa.gov/sab.
Members of the CASAC, the SAB, and their Subcommittees constitute a
distinguished body of non-EPA scientists, engineers, economists, and
social scientists that are nationally and internationally recognized
experts in their respective fields. Members are appointed by the EPA
Administrator for a period of three years, with the possibility of re-
appointment to a second three-year term. This notice specifically
requests nominations for the chartered CASAC, the chartered SAB and its
Subcommittees.
Expertise Sought: Established in 1977 under the Clean Air Act (CAA)
Amendments, the chartered CASAC reviews and offers scientific advice to
the EPA Administrator on technical aspects of national ambient air
quality standards for criteria pollutants. As required under the CAA
section 109(d),
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CASAC will be composed of seven members, with at least one member of
the National Academy of Sciences, one physician, and one person
representing State air pollution control agencies. The SAB Staff office
is specifically seeking nominations of experts for CASAC that fulfill
one or more of the foregoing statutory requirements.
The chartered SAB (or Board) was established in 1978 by the
Environmental Research, Development and Demonstration Act to provide
independent advice to the Administrator on general scientific and
technical matters underlying the Agency' policies and actions. All the
work of the SAB is under the direction of the Board. The chartered
Board provides strategic advice to the EPA Administrator on a variety
of EPA science and research issues and programs, and reviews and
approves all SAB Subcommittee and Panel reports. The chartered SAB
consists of about thirty members. The SAB Staff Office is seeking
nominations of experts for the chartered Board in the following
disciplines: Environmental economics; behavioral and decision sciences;
epidemiology and public health; bioengineering and alternative energy
sources.
The SAB Ecological Processes and Effects Committee (EPEC) provides
scientific advice and recommendation to protect, sustain and restore
the integrity of ecosystems. The SAB Staff office is seeking
nominations of experts for the EPEC in the following disciplines:
Landscape ecology; terrestrial ecology; and valuation of ecological
systems and services.
The SAB Environmental Economics Advisory Committee (EEAC) provides
advice on methods and analyses related to economics, costs, and
benefits of EPA environmental programs. The SAB Staff office is seeking
nominations of experts for the EEAC in the following disciplines:
Environmental economics; cost-benefit analysis; uncertainty analysis;
climate change mitigation; agricultural economics; marine resource
economics; emissions trading; and market mechanisms and incentives.
The SAB Environmental Engineering Committee (EEC) provides advice
on environmental engineering, remediation, and control. The SAB Staff
office is seeking nominations of experts for the EEC in environmental
technology and sustainability.
The SAB Exposure and Human Health Committee (EHHC) provides advice
on the development and use of guidelines for human health effects,
exposure assessment, and risk assessment. The SAB Staff office is
seeking nominations of experts for the EHHC in the following
disciplines: Carcinogenesis; reproductive and developmental effects;
neurotoxicology; epidemiology; and public health.
The Radiation Advisory Committee (RAC) provides advice on radiation
protection, radiation science, and radiation risk assessment. The SAB
Staff office is seeking nominations of experts for the RAC in the
following disciplines: Dose-response; risk assessment; radiological and
biological modeling; medical physics; and risk communication pertinent
radiation and public health.
How to Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization
may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to
these chartered advisory committees and subcommittees. Individuals may
self-nominate. Qualified nominees will demonstrate appropriate
scientific education, training, and experience to evaluate basic and
applied science issues addressed by these advisory 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 (preferred)
following the instructions for ``Nominating Experts to a Chartered
Advisory Committee or Standing Committee'' provided on the SAB Web
site. The form can be accessed through the SAB Nomination Form 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.
Nominators are asked to identify the specific committee(s) for
which nominees would like to be considered. 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 curriculum vita; and a
biographical sketch of the nominee indicating current position,
educational background; research activities; and recent service on
other national advisory committees or national professional
organizations. Persons having questions about the nomination
procedures, or 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.
Candidates invited to serve will be asked 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 EPA 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 at the SAB Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/sab/
pdf/epaform3110-48.pdf. This form should not be submitted as part of a
nomination.
The SAB Staff Office seeks candidates 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. The primary
criteria to be used in evaluating potential nominees will be scientific
and/or technical expertise, knowledge, and experience. Additional
criteria that will be used to evaluate technically qualified nominees
will include: the absence of financial conflicts of interest;
scientific credibility and impartiality; availability and willingness
to serve; and the ability to work constructively and effectively on
committees. The selection of new members will also include
consideration of 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) for each of the chartered committees and subcommittees.
Dated: June 1, 2007.
Vanessa T. Vu,
Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
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