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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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,
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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
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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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.
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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
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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.
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