EPA Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education Staff Office; Request for Nominations of Candidates for the National Environmental Education Advisory Council, 52555-52556 [E7-18152]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 178 / Friday, September 14, 2007 / Notices Language Initiatives for the Army Officer Education System, focusing on cultural and language commissioning requirements for Army ROTC. Other topics will include studies on future demographic populations and the challenges facing Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Cadets due to the lack of full tuition and room and board scholarships. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Major Tracy Porter, U.S. Army Cadet Command (ATCC–TR), Fort Monroe, VA 23651 at (757) 788–4646. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is open to the public. Interested persons may attend, appear before, or file statements with the committee. If a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Subcommittee until its next meeting. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 07–4555 Filed 09–13–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–08–M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers Withdrawal of Intent To Prepare a Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for the Onondaga Lake Watershed Management Plan, Feasibility Study, City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, Central New York State, and Onondaga Nation Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers, DoD. ACTION: Notice; withdrawal. rmajette on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: A Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (DPEIS) for the Onondaga Lake Watershed Management Plan (OLWMP), Feasibility Study, City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, Central New York State, and Onondaga Nation was published in the Federal Register on April 1, 2005 (70 FR 16807). Subsequent to the Notice of Intent, the project scope and funding was significantly reduced and modified and a decision made to terminate the EIS process. An Onondaga Lake Watershed Progress Assessment and Actions Strategies report is being prepared over the next two years and will be available to agencies, interests, and the public in 2009. ADDRESSES: Correspondence should be addressed to: Mr. Tod Smith, U.S. Army VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:44 Sep 13, 2007 Jkt 211001 Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, Environmental Analyses Section, 1776 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14207–3199. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Tod Smith, telephone at 716–879–4175, e-mail at tod.d.smith@usace.army.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: None. Dated: September 4, 2007. John S. Hurley, Lieutenant Colonel, Corps of Engineers, District Commander. [FR Doc. 07–4554 Filed 9–13–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–GP–M ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8468–1] EPA Office of Children’s Health Protection and Environmental Education Staff Office; Request for Nominations of Candidates for the National Environmental Education Advisory Council Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) Office of Children’s Health Protection and Environmental Education Staff Office is soliciting applications of environmental education professionals for consideration on the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC). There are currently five vacancies on the Advisory Council that must be filled: Two Business and Industry (2008–2011); one State Department of Natural Resources (2008– 2011); one Primary and Secondary Education (must be a classroom teacher) (2008–2011); one Senior American (2008–2011). Additional avenues and resources may be utilized in the solicitation of applications. DATES: Applications should be submitted by November 2, 2007 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 Children’s Health Protection and Environmental Education (MC:1704A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, Ph: 202–564– 0453, FAX: 202–564–2754, e-mail: potter.ginger@epa.gov. For information regarding this Request for Nominations, please contact Ms. Ginger FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52555 Potter, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA National Environmental Education Advisory Council, at potter.ginger@epa.gov or (202) 564– 0453. General information concerning NEEAC can be found on the EPA Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/enviroed. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Section 9 (a) and (b) of the National Environmental Education Act of 1990 (Pub. 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 E:\FR\FM\14SEN1.SGM 14SEN1 52556 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 178 / Friday, September 14, 2007 / Notices 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. rmajette on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES 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) 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 email address; a curriculum vita or resume; the specifc 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:44 Sep 13, 2007 Jkt 211001 unable to submit applications by electronic means, should contact Ginger Potter, DFO, at the contact information provided above in this notice. Nonelectronic 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 for more detailed consideration. 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: https://www.epa.gov/sab/pdf/ epaform3110–48.pdf. Dated: September 10, 2007. Ginger Potter, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. E7–18152 Filed 9–13–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–6691–1] Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments Availability of EPA comments prepared pursuant to the Environmental Review Process (ERP), under section 309 of the Clean Air Act and Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act as amended. Requests for copies of EPA comments can be directed to the Office of Federal Activities at 202–564–7167. An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact statements (EISs) was published in the Federal Register dated April 6, 2007 (92 FR 17156). Draft EISs EIS No. 20070185, ERP No. D–FHW– E40813–GA, Northwest I–75/I–575 Corridor Project, Transportation Improvements, Funding, Cobb and Cherokee Counties, GA. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about the consideration of alternatives, lack of analysis for mobile source air toxics, PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 noise impacts, significant impacts to low-income and minority communities and water quality impacts. EPA recommends several mitigation and enhancement measures that could be implemented during and after construction to assist in minimizing impacts to the environment. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20070212, ERP No. D–TVA– E39069–AL, Bear Creek Dam Leakage Resolution Project, To Modify Dam and Maintain Summer Pool Level of 576 Feet, Bear Creek Dam, Franklin County, AL. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about wetlands losses through changes in reservoir pool and downstream flows. EPA recommends monitoring and suggest that a Bear Creek Watershed Team be formed to help control reservoir water quality. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20070221, ERP No. D–AFS– J65483–MT, Butte Resource Management Plan, Implementation, Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deerlodge, Gallatin, Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Silver Bow and Park Counties, MT. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to ecosystem processes, water and habitat quality. EPA requested additional information to fully assess and mitigate all potential impacts of management. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20070270, ERP No. D–NRC– D09802–MD, License Renewal of the National Bureau of Standards Reactor (NBSR), Renew the Operating License for an Additional 20 Years, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NUREG–1873, Montgomery County, MD. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO. EIS No. 20070298, ERP No. D–AFS– J65487–UT, Millville Peak/Logan Peak Road Relocation Project, Provide a Safe, Reliable, Ground Access Route, Logan Ranger District, Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Cache County, UT. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about the loss of acreage and associated roadless values associated with constructing five miles of new road. EPA requested additional mitigation measures to address the safety issue posed by the high voltage power cable that is becoming increasingly exposed and additional documentation of ‘‘irreparable resource damage’’ to the existing roads as the basis for allowing road construction in roadless areas. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20070305, ERP No. D–BPA– J08028–MT, Libby (FEC) to Troy E:\FR\FM\14SEN1.SGM 14SEN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 178 (Friday, September 14, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52555-52556]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-18152]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8468-1]


EPA Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental 
Education Staff Office; Request for Nominations of Candidates for the 
National Environmental Education Advisory Council

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) 
Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education 
Staff Office is soliciting applications of environmental education 
professionals for consideration on the National Environmental Education 
Advisory Council (NEEAC). There are currently five vacancies on the 
Advisory Council that must be filled: Two Business and Industry (2008-
2011); one State Department of Natural Resources (2008-2011); one 
Primary and Secondary Education (must be a classroom teacher) (2008-
2011); one Senior American (2008-2011). Additional avenues and 
resources may be utilized in the solicitation of applications.

DATES: Applications should be submitted by November 2, 2007 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 
Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education (MC:1704A), 
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, Ph: 202-564-0453, 
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) 564-0453. General information 
concerning NEEAC can be found on the EPA Web site at: https://
www.epa.gov/enviroed.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    Section 9 (a) and (b) of the National Environmental Education Act 
of 1990 (Pub. 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

[[Page 52556]]

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) 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 email address; a curriculum vita or resume; the specifc 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 for 
more detailed consideration. 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: https://www.epa.gov/sab/pdf/epaform3110-48.pdf.

    Dated: September 10, 2007.
Ginger Potter,
Designated Federal Officer.
 [FR Doc. E7-18152 Filed 9-13-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.