Office of External Affairs and Environmental Education; Request for Nominations of Candidates for the National Environmental Education Advisory Council, 77997-77998 [2011-32182]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 241 / Thursday, December 15, 2011 / Notices expressed general support for drilling. The EPA carefully reviewed each of the comments submitted, and after consideration of the expressed view of all interested persons, the pertinent federal statutes and regulations, the application and additional material relevant to the application and contained in the administrative record, the EPA made a decision in accordance with 40 CFR 52.21, 40 CFR part 71 and 40 CFR part 55 to issue a final OCS permit. On October 14, 2011, the EPA Region 4 Office requested public comments on a proposal to issue an air permit for Port Dolphin. The EPA received no comments during the public comment period, which ended on November 14, 2011. The EPA made a decision in accordance with the provisions of the Deepwater Port Act (DPA) of 1974, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1501 et seq., and in accordance with the provisions of Title I of the Clean Air Act (CAA), 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq., and applicable rules and regulations approved or promulgated under the CAA, including air permitting rules promulgated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), to issue a final permit. Under 40 CFR 124.19(f)(2), notice of any final Agency action regarding a prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) permit must be published in the Federal Register. Section 307(b)(1) of the CAA provides for review of final Agency action that is locally or regionally applicable in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit. Such a petition for review of final Agency action must be filed within 60 days from the date of notice of such action in the Federal Register. For purposes of judicial review under the CAA, final Agency action occurs when a final PSD permit is issued or denied by the EPA and Agency review procedures are exhausted, per 40 CFR 124.19(f)(1). Any person who filed comments on the draft Eni permit was provided the opportunity to petition the Environmental Appeals Board by November 28, 2011. No petitions were submitted; therefore the permit became effective on November 28, 2011. No person filed comments on the draft Port Dolphin permit; therefore the permit became effective on December 1, 2011. Dated: December 6, 2011. Jeaneanne M. Gettle, Acting Division Director, Air, Pesticides and Toxics, Management Division, Region 4. [FR Doc. 2011–32177 Filed 12–14–11; 8:45 a.m.] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:49 Dec 14, 2011 Jkt 226001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9507–5] Proposed CERCLA Administrative Cashout Settlement; The Atlantic Richfield Company AGENCY: Dated: December 7, 2011. Andrew M. Gaydosh, Assistant Regional Administrator, Office of Enforcement and Compliance and Environmental Justice, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8. [FR Doc. 2011–32174 Filed 12–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Environmental Protection Agency. Notice; request for public comment. ACTION: In accordance with Section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. 9622(i), notice is hereby given of a proposed administrative settlement for recovery of past response costs concerning the Ophir Mills and Smelter Site in Tooele County, Utah with the Atlantic Richfield Company based upon a cashout settlement. The settlement includes a covenant not to sue the settling party pursuant to Section 107(a) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9607(a). For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the settlement. The Agency will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Agency’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at the EPA Region 8 Records Center, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado 80202. SUMMARY: Comments must be submitted on or before January 17, 2012. DATES: The proposed settlement is available for public inspection at the EPA Region 8 Records Center, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado 80202. A copy of the proposed settlement may be obtained from John Works, EPA Technical Enforcement Officer, EPA Region 8, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado 80202, (303) 312–6196. Comments should reference the Ophir Mills and Smelter Site, Tooele County, Utah and EPA Docket No. 08– 2012–0002 and should be addressed to John Works, EPA Technical Enforcement Officer, EPA Region 8, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado 80202. ADDRESSES: John Works, EPA Technical Enforcement Officer, EPA Region 8, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado 80202, (303) 312–6196. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 77997 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9495–3] Office of External Affairs and Environmental Education; Request for Nominations of Candidates for the National Environmental Education Advisory Council Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) Office of External Affairs and Environmental Education Staff Office is soliciting applications for environmental education professionals for consideration on the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC). There are eleven vacancies on the Advisory Council that must be filled. Additional avenues and resources may be utilized in the solicitation of applications. In an effort to obtain nominations of diverse candidates, EPA encourages nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups. DATES: Applications should be submitted by January 15, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit non-electronic application materials to Javier Araujo, Designated Federal Officer, National Environmental Education Advisory Council, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of External Affairs and Environmental Education (MC:1704A), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Room 1426(ARN), Washington, DC 20460, Ph: (202) 564–2642, Fax: (202) 564–2754, email: araujo.javier@epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding this Request for Nominations, please contact Mr. Javier Araujo, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA National Environmental Education Advisory Council, at araujo.javier@epa.gov or (202) 564– 2642. General information concerning NEEAC can be found on the EPA Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/enviroed/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Environmental Education Act requires that the Council be comprised of eleven (11) members appointed by SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 77998 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 241 / Thursday, December 15, 2011 / Notices 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 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 evaluate programs in an unbiased manner, team players, which can meet deadlines, and 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, Javier Araujo, araujo.javier@epa.gov. and contain the following: Contact VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:49 Dec 14, 2011 Jkt 226001 information including name, address, phone and fax numbers and an email address; a curriculum vitae 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. Persons having questions about the application procedure or who are unable to submit applications by electronic means, should contact Javier Araujo, 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 candidates for more detailed consideration. The 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/oppt/aegl/ pubs/ethics_form.pdf. Dated: November 29, 2011. Stephanie Owens, Deputy Associate Administrator, Javier Araujo, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–32182 Filed 12–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE ;P FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION Market Access Agreement Farm Credit Administration. Notice of approval of the Draft Second Amended and Restated Market Access Agreement. AGENCY: ACTION: The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) announces that it has approved the Draft Second Amended and Restated Market Access Agreement (Draft Second Restated MAA) proposed to be entered into by all of the banks of the Farm Credit System SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (System or FCS) and the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation (Funding Corporation). The Draft Second Restated MAA sets forth the rights and responsibilities of each of the parties when the condition of a bank falls below pre-established financial thresholds. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas R. Risdal, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Regulatory Policy, Farm Credit Administration, McLean, VA 22102–5090, (703) 883–4257, TTY (703) 883–4434, or Rebecca S. Orlich, Senior Counsel, Office of General Counsel, Farm Credit Administration, McLean, VA 22102–5090, (703) 883–4020, TTY (703) 883–4020. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FCA published the Draft Second Restated MAA in the Federal Register on November 1, 2011 (76 FR 67440) with a request for public comment by December 1, 2011. No public comments were received on the Draft Second Restated MAA. The Draft Second Restated MAA is an update to the Amended and Restated MAA that was approved by the FCA on April 10, 2003 and published in the Federal Register on April 21, 2003 (68 FR 19539). That 2003 agreement updated the original MAA approved by the FCA on August 17, 1994 and published in the Federal Register on August 23, 1994 (59 FR 4334).1 The Amended and Restated MAA entered into in 2003 has a termination date of December 31, 2011. The Draft Second Restated MAA provides that it will go into effect on January 1, 2012, provided that certain conditions precedent have been satisfied, including FCA’s approval of, and the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation’s (FCSIC) expression of its support for, the Draft Second Restated MAA. The FCA announces that it has approved the Draft Second Restated MAA. System banks and the Funding Corporation entered into the original MAA in September 1994, to help control the risk of each System bank by outlining each party’s respective rights 1 On December 3, 2010, the FCA Board also approved amendments to the Amended and Restated MAA that would conform its provisions to the System banks’ proposed Joint and Several Liability Reallocation Agreement (Reallocation Agreement) to ensure that the MAA provisions did not impede operation of the Reallocation Agreement; the amendments further provided that the MAA and the Reallocation Agreement are separate agreements, and invalidation of one does not affect the other. The FCA published those amendments in the Federal Register on December 9, 2010 (75 FR 76729). E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 241 (Thursday, December 15, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77997-77998]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Office of External Affairs and Environmental Education; 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 External Affairs and Environmental Education Staff Office is 
soliciting applications for environmental education professionals for 
consideration on the National Environmental Education Advisory Council 
(NEEAC). There are eleven vacancies on the Advisory Council that must 
be filled. Additional avenues and resources may be utilized in the 
solicitation of applications. In an effort to obtain nominations of 
diverse candidates, EPA encourages nominations of women and men of all 
racial and ethnic groups.

DATES: Applications should be submitted by January 15, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit non-electronic application materials to Javier 
Araujo, Designated Federal Officer, National Environmental Education 
Advisory Council, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of 
External Affairs and Environmental Education (MC:1704A), 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Room 1426(ARN), Washington, DC 20460, Ph: (202) 
564-2642, Fax: (202) 564-2754, email: araujo.javier@epa.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding this Request 
for Nominations, please contact Mr. Javier Araujo, Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO), EPA National Environmental Education Advisory Council, 
at araujo.javier@epa.gov or (202) 564-2642. General information 
concerning NEEAC can be found on the EPA Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/enviroed/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  The National Environmental Education Act 
requires that the Council be comprised of eleven (11) members appointed 
by

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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 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 evaluate programs in an unbiased manner, team 
players, which can meet deadlines, and 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, 
Javier Araujo, araujo.javier@epa.gov. and contain the following: 
Contact information including name, address, phone and fax numbers and 
an email address; a curriculum vitae 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.
    Persons having questions about the application procedure or who are 
unable to submit applications by electronic means, should contact 
Javier Araujo, 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 
candidates for more detailed consideration. The 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/oppt/aegl/pubs/ethics_form.pdf.

    Dated: November 29, 2011.
Stephanie Owens,
Deputy Associate Administrator, Javier Araujo, Designated Federal 
Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-32182 Filed 12-14-11; 8:45 am]
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