Notice2022-05254
Request for Nominations of Candidates for the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC)
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Published
March 14, 2022
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Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
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."
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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 [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e5849784908f8acb8f84938c8097a5809584cb828a93"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="88e9fae9fde2e7a6e2e9fee1edfac8edf8e9a6efe7fe">[email protected]</span></a>. General information concerning the
NEEAC can be found on the following website: <a href="https://www.epa.gov/education/national-environmental-education-advisory-council-neeac">https://www.epa.gov/education/national-environmental-education-advisory-council-neeac</a>.
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,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#65041704100f0a4b0f04130c0017250015044b020a13"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e382918296898ccd8982958a8691a3869382cd848c95">[email protected]</span></a> 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fc9d8e9d899693d2969d8a95998ebc998c9dd29b938a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ef8e9d8e9a8580c1858e99868a9daf8a9f8ec1888099">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding this Request
for Nominations, please contact Mr. Javier Araujo, Designated Federal
Officer, by email at: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2f4e5d4e5a454001454e59464a5d6f4a5f4e01484059"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9effecffebf4f1b0f4ffe8f7fbecdefbeeffb0f9f1e8">[email protected]</span></a> or phone at: 202-441-8981.
General Information concerning NEEAC can be found on the EPA website
at: <a href="https://www.epa.gov/education/national-environmental-education-advisory-council-neeac">https://www.epa.gov/education/national-environmental-education-advisory-council-neeac</a>. 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. <a href="http://intranet.epa.gov/ogc/ethics/EPA3110-48ver3.pdf">http://intranet.epa.gov/ogc/ethics/EPA3110-48ver3.pdf</a>.
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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