EPA Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education Staff Office; Request for Nominations of Candidates for the National Environmental Education Advisory Council, 63980-63981 [E8-25687]
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(202) 565–2134; e-mail address
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EPA has
submitted the following ICR to OMB for
review and approval according to the
procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12.
On May 30, 2008 (73 FR 31087), EPA
sought comments on this ICR pursuant
to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received no
comments. Any additional comments on
this ICR should be submitted to EPA
and OMB within 30 days of this notice.
EPA has established a public docket
for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA–
HQ–OAR–2002–0094, which is
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Title: Reporting Requirements under
EPA’s Climate Leaders Partnership
(Renewal).
ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 2100.03,
OMB Control No. 2060–0532.
ICR Status: This ICR is scheduled to
expire on October 31, 2008. Under OMB
regulations, the Agency may continue to
conduct or sponsor the collection of
information while this submission is
pending at OMB. An Agency may not
conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of
information unless it displays a
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currently valid OMB control number.
The OMB control numbers for EPA’s
regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after
appearing in the Federal Register when
approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9,
and included on the related collection
instrument or form, if applicable.
Abstract: In an effort to aid
implementation of U.S. commitments in
the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change, the
President announced a Climate Change
Strategy on February 14, 2002, wherein
he set a national U.S. greenhouse gas
(GHG) intensity goal of 18 percent by
2012. Part of that strategy challenges
companies to set GHG reduction goals
by working with EPA through the
voluntary Climate Leaders program.
EPA has developed this renewal ICR to
ensure that the program remains
credible by obtaining continued
authorization to collect information
from Climate Leaders Partners to ensure
the partners are meeting their GHG goals
over time. Companies that join Climate
Leaders voluntarily agree to the
following: Completing and submitting a
Partnership Agreement; negotiating a
corporate GHG reduction goal;
submitting a GHG inventory
management plan; participating in an
onsite review of the inventory
management plan, and reporting to EPA,
on an annual basis, the company’s GHG
emissions inventory, and progress
toward their GHG reduction goal via
Climate Leaders Annual GHG Inventory
Summary and Goal Tracking Form. The
information contained in the inventories
of the companies that join Climate
Leaders may be considered Confidential
Business Information (CBI) and is
maintained as such. EPA uses the data
obtained from the companies to assess
the success of the program in achieving
its GHG reduction goals. Responses to
the information collection are voluntary.
Burden Statement: The annual public
reporting and recordkeeping burden for
this collection of information is
estimated to equal 19,636 hours and to
average 87 hours per respondent.
Burden means the total time, effort, or
financial resources expended by persons
to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose
or provide information to or for a
Federal agency. This includes the time
needed to review instructions; develop,
acquire, install, and utilize technology
and systems for the purposes of
collecting, validating, and verifying
information, processing and
maintaining information, and disclosing
and providing information; adjust the
existing ways to comply with any
previously applicable instructions and
requirements which have subsequently
changed; train personnel to be able to
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respond to a collection of information;
search data sources; complete and
review the collection of information;
and transmit or otherwise disclose the
information.
Respondents/Affected Entities:
Climate Leaders Partner Corporations.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
225.
Frequency of Response: Annually, on
occasion, one-time.
Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:
19,636.
Estimated Total Annual Cost:
$1,847,826, which includes $0
annualized capital/startup costs; $105
annualized Operating and Maintenance
(O&M) costs and $1,847,721 annualized
labor costs.
Changes in the Estimates: There is an
increase of 7,681 hours in the total
estimated burden compared with that
identified in the ICR currently approved
by OMB. Although the reporting
requirements of the Climate Leader
Partnership have been streamlined to
reduce the individual burden for each
reporter, the increase in overall costs are
due to the continued growth in the
number of companies participating in
the Partnership. EPA has collaborated
with partners to develop these revised
reporting requirements, which are better
suited for establishing and tracking
progress of corporate GHG reduction
goals. This change is result of a more
interactive program approach between
EPA and Climate Leaders Partners and
a larger number of partners in the
program since the currently approved
ICR.
Dated: October 23, 2008.
Deborah Williams,
Acting Director, Collection Strategies
Division.
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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
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Office is soliciting applications of
environmental education professionals
for consideration on the National
Environmental Education Advisory
Council (NEEAC). There are currently
two vacancies on the Advisory Council
that must be filled: one State
Department of Education (2009–2012);
one Primary and Secondary Education
(2009–2012). Additional avenues and
resources may be utilized in the
solicitation of applications.
DATES: Applications should be
submitted by November 21, 2008 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 Ave., 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
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. 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
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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
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) crosssector 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
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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 e-mail address; a
curriculum vita or resume; the specific
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. 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 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: October 10, 2008.
Ginger Potter,
Designated Federal Officer.
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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
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Office is soliciting applications of environmental education
professionals for consideration on the National Environmental Education
Advisory Council (NEEAC). There are currently two vacancies on the
Advisory Council that must be filled: one State Department of Education
(2009-2012); one Primary and Secondary Education (2009-2012).
Additional avenues and resources may be utilized in the solicitation of
applications.
DATES: Applications should be submitted by November 21, 2008 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 Ave., 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. 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 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 e-mail address; a
curriculum vita or resume; the specific 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 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: October 10, 2008.
Ginger Potter,
Designated Federal Officer.
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