Request for Nominations for 2015 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program, 34744 [2014-14240]

Download as PDF 34744 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 117 / Wednesday, June 18, 2014 / Notices ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9912–47–OAR] Request for Nominations for 2015 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Request for nominations for Clean Air Excellence Awards. AGENCY: This notice announces the competition for the 2015 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the Clean Air Excellence Awards Program in February 2000 to recognize outstanding and innovative efforts that support progress in achieving clean air. DATES: All submissions of entries for the Clean Air Excellence Awards Program must be postmarked by September 12, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional information on this awards program, including the entry form, can be found on EPA’s Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) Web site: https://www.epa.gov/oar/ cleanairawards/. Any member of the public who wants further information may contact Ms. Jeneva Craig, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA by telephone at (202) 564–1674 or by email at craig.jeneva@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Awards Program Notice: Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 7403(a)(1) and (2) and sections 103(a)(1) and (2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), notice is hereby given that the EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) announces the opening of competition for the 2015 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program (CAEAP). The intent of the program is to recognize and honor outstanding, innovative efforts that help to make progress in achieving cleaner air. The CAEAP is open to both public and private entities. Entries are limited to efforts related to air quality in the United States. There are five general award categories: (1) Clean Air Technology; (2) Community Action; (3) Education/Outreach; (4) Regulatory/ Policy Innovations; and (5) Transportation Efficiency Innovations. There are also two special awards categories: (1) Thomas W. Zosel Outstanding Individual Achievement Award; and (2) Gregg Cooke Visionary Program Award. Awards are given periodically and are for recognition only. Entry Requirements: All applicants are asked to submit their entry on a emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:35 Jun 17, 2014 Jkt 232001 CAEAP entry form, contained in the CAEAP Entry Package, which may be obtained from the CAAAC Web site at https://www.epa.gov/air/cleanairawards/ entry.html. Applicants can also contact Ms. Jeneva Craig, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA by telephone at (202) 564–1674 or by email at craig.jeneva@epa.gov. The entry form is a simple, three-part form asking for general information on the applicant; a narrative description of the project; and three (3) independent references for the proposed entry. Applicants should also submit additional supporting documentation as necessary. Specific directions and information on filing an entry form are included in the Entry Package. Judging and Award Criteria: EPA staff will use a screening process, with input from outside subject experts, as needed. Members of the CAAAC will provide advice to EPA on the entries. The EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation will make the final award decisions. Entries will be judged using both general criteria and criteria specific to each individual category. These criteria are listed in the 2015 Entry Package. Dated: June 12, 2014. Jeneva Craig, Designated Federal Officer, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, Office of Air and Radiation. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 117 (Wednesday, June 18, 2014)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9912-47-OAR]


Request for Nominations for 2015 Clean Air Excellence Awards 
Program

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Request for nominations for Clean Air Excellence Awards.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the competition for the 2015 Clean Air 
Excellence Awards Program. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 
established the Clean Air Excellence Awards Program in February 2000 to 
recognize outstanding and innovative efforts that support progress in 
achieving clean air.

DATES: All submissions of entries for the Clean Air Excellence Awards 
Program must be postmarked by September 12, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional information on this awards 
program, including the entry form, can be found on EPA's Clean Air Act 
Advisory Committee (CAAAC) Web site: https://www.epa.gov/oar/cleanairawards/. Any member of the public who wants further 
information may contact Ms. Jeneva Craig, Designated Federal Officer 
(DFO), Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA by telephone at (202) 564-
1674 or by email at craig.jeneva@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Awards Program Notice: Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 7403(a)(1) and (2) and 
sections 103(a)(1) and (2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), notice is hereby 
given that the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) announces the 
opening of competition for the 2015 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program 
(CAEAP). The intent of the program is to recognize and honor 
outstanding, innovative efforts that help to make progress in achieving 
cleaner air. The CAEAP is open to both public and private entities. 
Entries are limited to efforts related to air quality in the United 
States. There are five general award categories: (1) Clean Air 
Technology; (2) Community Action; (3) Education/Outreach; (4) 
Regulatory/Policy Innovations; and (5) Transportation Efficiency 
Innovations. There are also two special awards categories: (1) Thomas 
W. Zosel Outstanding Individual Achievement Award; and (2) Gregg Cooke 
Visionary Program Award. Awards are given periodically and are for 
recognition only.
    Entry Requirements: All applicants are asked to submit their entry 
on a CAEAP entry form, contained in the CAEAP Entry Package, which may 
be obtained from the CAAAC Web site at https://www.epa.gov/air/cleanairawards/entry.html. Applicants can also contact Ms. Jeneva 
Craig, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA by telephone at (202) 564-
1674 or by email at craig.jeneva@epa.gov. The entry form is a simple, 
three-part form asking for general information on the applicant; a 
narrative description of the project; and three (3) independent 
references for the proposed entry. Applicants should also submit 
additional supporting documentation as necessary. Specific directions 
and information on filing an entry form are included in the Entry 
Package.
    Judging and Award Criteria: EPA staff will use a screening process, 
with input from outside subject experts, as needed. Members of the 
CAAAC will provide advice to EPA on the entries. The EPA Assistant 
Administrator for Air and Radiation will make the final award 
decisions. Entries will be judged using both general criteria and 
criteria specific to each individual category. These criteria are 
listed in the 2015 Entry Package.

    Dated: June 12, 2014.
Jeneva Craig,
Designated Federal Officer, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, Office of 
Air and Radiation.
[FR Doc. 2014-14240 Filed 6-17-14; 8:45 am]
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