Request for Nominations of Candidates for the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC), 14260-14261 [2022-05254]

Download as PDF 14260 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 49 / Monday, March 14, 2022 / Notices 2,002.4 feet and 2,003.4 feet NGVD 29. A minimum flow of 360 cubic feet per second (cfs), or project inflow if less, is provided downstream of each powerhouse. Article 406 of the current license requires that following periods of spill when a spillway gate has been opened 2 feet of more, spill flows (into the Buck bypassed reach) must be released through a 2-foot gate opening for at least 3 hours, then the gate opening must be reduced to 1 foot for at least an additional 3 hours prior to closing the gate. Appalachian proposes to continue operating the project in a ROR mode and providing a 360-cfs minimum flow at each development. However, Appalachian proposes to modify the existing ramping rate requirement at the Buck Development such that, following periods of spill when a spillway gate has been opened 2 feet or more, water would be released (into the Buck bypassed reach) through a 2-foot gate opening for at least 2 hours, then the gate opening would be reduced to 1 foot for 2 hours, and finally to 0.5 foot for 2 hours before closing the gate. In addition to this measure, which is intended to minimize walleye stranding in the Buck bypassed reach, Appalachian proposes environmental measures for the protection and enhancement of other aquatic resources as well as terrestrial, recreation, and cultural resources. Appalachian also proposes to upgrade three (of the four) turbine-generator units at the Byllesby Development and two (of the three) turbine-generator units at the Buck Development. The proposed upgrades are expected to increase the total installed capacity from 26.1 MW to 29.8 MW and the project’s average annual generation by 25,927 MWh. In addition, Appalachian proposes to add to the current project boundary: (1) The Byllesby control house and switchyard and (2) two 2mile-long overhead 13.2-kilovolt transmission lines that extend from the Buck powerhouse to the Byllesby control house. l. A copy of the application can be viewed on the Commission’s website at https://www.ferc.gov, using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits in the docket number field, to access the document (P–2514). For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov, or call toll-free, (866) 208–3676 or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). m. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. n. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according to the following preliminary schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. Milestone Target date Issue Deficiency Letter (if necessary) ............................................................................................................................ Request Additional Information (if necessary) ............................................................................................................... Notice of Acceptance/Notice of Ready for Environmental Analysis .............................................................................. o. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the notice of ready for environmental analysis. Dated: March 8, 2022. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–05311 Filed 3–11–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL 9597–01–OA] Request for Nominations of Candidates for the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency Office of Public Engagement and Environmental Education is soliciting applications for environmental education professionals for consideration to serve on the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC). There are multiple jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Mar 11, 2022 Jkt 256001 vacancies on the Advisory Council that must be filled. Additional avenues and resources may be utilized in the solicitation of applications. ‘‘In accordance with Executive Order 14035 (June 25, 2021), EPA values and welcomes opportunities to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility on its federal advisory committees. EPA’s federal advisory committees have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the American people.’’ Nominations should be submitted by April 13, 2022 per the instructions below. DATES: Any member of the public wishing further information regarding this Notice and Request for Nominations may contact Mr. Javier Araujo, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Office of Environmental Education (OEE), by telephone at (202) 441–8981 or via email at araujo.javier@ epa.gov. General information concerning the NEEAC can be found on the following website: https:// www.epa.gov/education/nationalenvironmental-education-advisorycouncil-neeac. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 March 2022. May 2022. August 2022. Background The National Environmental Education Act requires that the council be comprised of (11) members appointed by the Administrator of the 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, two members. state departments of education and natural resources, two members, and one member to represent senior Americans. 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 E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 49 / Monday, March 14, 2022 / Notices expenses at a rate fixed by the Administrator. Request for Nominations: Specific experience in environmental justice and climate change education is essential. 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, improvement and environmental justice initiatives; (b) state, local and tribal level capacity building for environmental education; (c) crosssector partnerships to foster environmental education in Minority Serving Institutions and increase the conversation around using EE as a tool to achieve environmental justice, climate equity, and economic prosperity; (d) leveraging resources for environmental education in underserved communities; (e) design and implementation of environmental education research; (f) evaluation methodology; professional development for teachers and other education professionals; and targeting underrepresented audiences, including lowincome, multi-cultural, senior citizens and other adults. The NEEAC is best served by a structurally and geographically diverse group of individuals. Each individual will demonstrate the ability to make a time commitment. In addition, the individual will demonstrate both strong leadership and analytical skills. Also, strong writing skills, communication skills and the ability to evaluate programs in an unbiased manner are essential. Team players, who can meet deadlines and review items on short notice are ideal candidates. jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations Any interested and qualified individuals may be considered for appointment on the National Environmental Education Advisory Council. In order to apply, the following four items should be submitted in electronic format to the Designated Federal Officer, Javier Araujo, araujo.javier@epa.gov and contain the following: (1) Contact information including name, address, phone, and an email address; (2) a curriculum vitae or resume; (3) Include the specific area of expertise in environmental education and the sector in the subject line of your email submission; and (4) a one page commentary on the applicant’s philosophy regarding the need for, development, implementation and or VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Mar 11, 2022 Jkt 256001 management of environmental education. Nominations should be submitted by April 4, 2022. Submit nominations electronically to Javier Araujo, Designated Federal Officer, National Environmental Education Advisory Council, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, email: araujo.javier@epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding this Request for Nominations, please contact Mr. Javier Araujo, Designated Federal Officer, by email at: araujo.javier@epa.gov or phone at: 202–441–8981. General Information concerning NEEAC can be found on the EPA website at: https://www.epa.gov/ education/national-environmentaleducation-advisory-council-neeac. 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. Please note this form is not an application form. https:// intranet.epa.gov/ogc/ethics/EPA311048ver3.pdf. Rosemary Enobakhare, Associate Administrator, Office of Public Engagement and Environmental Education. [FR Doc. 2022–05254 Filed 3–11–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ACTION: Notice of a new system of records. AGENCY: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (hereinafter ‘‘EEOC’’ or ‘‘the Commission’’) proposes to create a new Religious Accommodation system of records to maintain information collected in response to a request for an accommodation based on a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14261 This system of records will be effective upon publication in the Federal Register with the exception of new routine uses which will become effective April 13, 2022. Comments must be received on or before April 13, 2022. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions online for submitting comments. • Fax: Comments totaling six or fewer pages may be sent by fax to (202) 663– 4114. Receipt of fax transmittals will not be acknowledged; the sender may request confirmation of receipt by calling the Executive Secretariat staff at (202) 921–2815 (voice) or 1 (800) 669– 6820 (TTY) or (844) 234–5122 (ASL). (These are not toll-free numbers). • Mail: Shelley Kahn, Acting Executive Officer, Executive Secretariat, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 131 M Street NE, Washington, DC 20507. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Shelley Kahn, Acting Executive Officer, Executive Secretariat, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 131 M Street NE, Washington, DC 20507. Instructions: The Commission invites comments from all interested parties. Comments need be submitted in only one of the above-listed formats. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. Comments must be received on or before April 13, 2022. Docket: For access to comments received visit https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Oram, Assistant Legal Counsel, at kathleen.oram@eeoc.gov, or Savannah Marion Felton, Senior Attorney, at savannah.felton@eeoc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, EEOC proposes to create a new Religious Accommodation SORN (EEOC–23) for records related to accommodation requests based on a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination, including on the basis of religion. Title VII also requires an employer, once on notice, to reasonably accommodate an employee whose sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance conflicts with a work requirement, unless providing the accommodation would create an undue DATES: E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 49 (Monday, March 14, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14260-14261]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05254]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL 9597-01-OA]


Request for Nominations of Candidates for the National 
Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency Office 
of Public Engagement and Environmental Education is soliciting 
applications for environmental education professionals for 
consideration to serve on the National Environmental Education Advisory 
Council (NEEAC). There are multiple vacancies on the Advisory Council 
that must be filled. Additional avenues and resources may be utilized 
in the solicitation of applications. ``In accordance with Executive 
Order 14035 (June 25, 2021), EPA values and welcomes opportunities to 
increase diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility on its federal 
advisory committees. EPA's federal advisory committees have a workforce 
that reflects the diversity of the American people.''

DATES: Nominations should be submitted by April 13, 2022 per the 
instructions below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing 
further information regarding this Notice and Request for Nominations 
may contact Mr. Javier Araujo, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Office 
of Environmental Education (OEE), by telephone at (202) 441-8981 or via 
email at [email protected]. General information concerning the 
NEEAC can be found on the following website: https://www.epa.gov/education/national-environmental-education-advisory-council-neeac.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The National Environmental Education Act requires that the council 
be comprised of (11) members appointed by the Administrator of the 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, two members. state departments of education and 
natural resources, two members, and one member to represent senior 
Americans. 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

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expenses at a rate fixed by the Administrator.
    Request for Nominations: Specific experience in environmental 
justice and climate change education is essential.
    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, improvement and 
environmental justice initiatives; (b) state, local and tribal level 
capacity building for environmental education; (c) cross-sector 
partnerships to foster environmental education in Minority Serving 
Institutions and increase the conversation around using EE as a tool to 
achieve environmental justice, climate equity, and economic prosperity; 
(d) leveraging resources for environmental education in underserved 
communities; (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 is best served by a structurally and geographically 
diverse group of individuals. Each individual will demonstrate the 
ability to make a time commitment. In addition, the individual will 
demonstrate both strong leadership and analytical skills. Also, strong 
writing skills, communication skills and the ability to evaluate 
programs in an unbiased manner are essential. Team players, who can 
meet deadlines and review items on short notice are ideal candidates.

Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations

    Any interested and qualified individuals may be considered for 
appointment on the National Environmental Education Advisory Council. 
In order to apply, the following four items should be submitted in 
electronic format to the Designated Federal Officer, Javier Araujo, 
[email protected] and contain the following: (1) Contact 
information including name, address, phone, and an email address; (2) a 
curriculum vitae or resume; (3) Include the specific area of expertise 
in environmental education and the sector in the subject line of your 
email submission; and (4) a one page commentary on the applicant's 
philosophy regarding the need for, development, implementation and or 
management of environmental education.
    Nominations should be submitted by April 4, 2022.
    Submit nominations electronically to Javier Araujo, Designated 
Federal Officer, National Environmental Education Advisory Council, 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, email: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding this Request 
for Nominations, please contact Mr. Javier Araujo, Designated Federal 
Officer, by email at: [email protected] or phone at: 202-441-8981. 
General Information concerning NEEAC can be found on the EPA website 
at: https://www.epa.gov/education/national-environmental-education-advisory-council-neeac. 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. Please note this form is not an application form. https://intranet.epa.gov/ogc/ethics/EPA3110-48ver3.pdf.

Rosemary Enobakhare,
Associate Administrator, Office of Public Engagement and Environmental 
Education.
[FR Doc. 2022-05254 Filed 3-11-22; 8:45 am]
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