Notice2022-21491
Local Government Advisory Committee and Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee: Request for Nominations
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Published
October 4, 2022
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Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Intergovernmental Relations invites nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to its Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) and Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS). Qualified nominees for the LGAC and SCAS hold elected positions with local, tribal, state, or territorial governments, or serve in a full-time government position appointed by an elected official. This notice solicits nominations to fill up to 10 positions on EPA's LGAC and up to 6 positions on the SCAS, for terms beginning in January 2023 and lasting one or two years. For more information on the LGAC/SCAS, including recent meeting summaries and recommendations, visit: https://www.epa.gov/ocir/local-government- advisory-committee-lgac.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 191 (Tuesday, October 4, 2022)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21491]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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Local Government Advisory Committee and Small Communities
Advisory Subcommittee: Request for Nominations
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of
Intergovernmental Relations invites nominations from a diverse range of
qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to its Local
Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) and Small Communities Advisory
Subcommittee (SCAS). Qualified nominees for the LGAC and SCAS hold
elected positions with local, tribal, state, or territorial
governments, or serve in a full-time government position appointed by
an elected official. This notice solicits nominations to fill up to 10
positions on EPA's LGAC and up to 6 positions on the SCAS, for terms
beginning in January 2023 and lasting one or two years. For more
information on the LGAC/SCAS, including recent meeting summaries and
recommendations, visit: <a href="https://www.epa.gov/ocir/local-government-advisory-committee-lgac">https://www.epa.gov/ocir/local-government-advisory-committee-lgac</a>.
DATES: To be considered for 2023 appointments, nominations should be
submitted by October 31, 2022.
How to Apply: Submit nominations electronically to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3c707b7d7f7c594c5d125b534a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a7ebe0e6e4e7c2d7c689c0c8d1">[email protected]</span></a>
with a subject heading of `LGAC 2023 NOMINATION' and complete the form
at <a href="http://tiny.cc/hcezuz">http://tiny.cc/hcezuz</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paige Lieberman, the LGAC Designated
Federal Officer at (202) <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b78281839a8e8e8280988bd697dfc5d2d18a" mailto:LGAC@epa.gov"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="28646f696b684d5849064f475e">[email protected]</span></a>">564-9957/<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5f13181e1c1f3a2f3e71383029"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2468636567644154450a434b52">[email protected]</span></a></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Qualifications
The Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) is chartered under
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463, to advise
the EPA Administrator on environmental issues impacting local
governments. The Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS) is the
LGAC's standing subcommittee to advise on issues of concern to smaller
communities. Members of LGAC and SCAS will provide advice and
recommendations on a broad range of issues related to promoting and
protecting public health and the environment. For 2023 the topics
addressed will include but not be limited to:
<bullet> Advancing environmental justice;
<bullet> Developing capacity for technical assistance at the local
level;
<bullet> Reducing greenhouse gas emissions;
<bullet> Bolstering resilience to the impacts of climate change;
<bullet> Enhancing the infrastructure needed to provide drinking
water and wastewater services;
<bullet> Supporting local governments in the assessment and
remediation of PFAS chemicals.
Viable candidates must be current elected officials representing
local, state, tribal, or territorial governments. Officials working
full-time for a local, state, tribal, or territorial government who
have been appointed directly by an elected official will also be
considered. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who
demonstrate experience developing and implementing environmental
programs consistent with the 2023 topics listed above. To maintain
geographical diversity of the Committee, preference for LGAC membership
may also be given to qualified candidates from tribal governments, and
states in the South and Southeastern regions of the country; preference
for SCAS membership may be given to qualified candidates from Alaska,
New England and the Pacific Northwest.
Additional criteria to be considered may include: experience with
multi-sector partnerships; coalition-building and grassroots
involvement; involvement and leadership in national, state or regional
intergovernmental
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associations; and diversity in vocational/career/volunteer background.
Candidates may apply for both LGAC and SCAS appointments,
regardless of community size. While qualified candidates for the SCAS
may include individuals from larger communities, preference will be
given to those representing populations of 10,000 or less.
Time Commitment
LGAC members are appointed for 1 or 2-year terms, depending on the
needs of the Committee, and are eligible for reappointment up to a
total of 6 years served. In 2023, the Committee plans to hold two or
three full-day, public meetings, where both in-person and online
participation options will be available.
In addition to public meetings, Workgroups will be created to
address the 2023 topics noted above, as well as any emerging issues.
Members will be encouraged to serve on one or more Workgroups, where
they will be asked to share their experiences working on an issue,
recommend experts on an issue for the Committee to consult with, debate
the nuances of policy implementation, and review written
recommendations before they are shared with the full Committee.
Applicants should plan to spend an average of three hours per month on
Committee work, with more requested when travel is planned. While EPA
is unable to provide compensation for services, official Committee
travel and related expenses (lodging, etc.) will be fully reimbursed.
Nominations
Nominations must be submitted in electronic format. To be
considered, all nominations should complete the application at this
link: <a href="http://tiny.cc/hcezuz">http://tiny.cc/hcezuz</a>.
Additionally, please email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b1fdf6f0f2f1d4c1d09fd6dec7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6529222426250015044b020a13">[email protected]</span></a> with the following:
<bullet> Resume and/or short biography (no more than 2 pages)
describing professional, educational, and other pertinent
qualifications of the nominee, including a list of relevant activities
as well as any current or previous service on advisory committees; and,
<bullet> Optional letter(s) of recommendation from a third party
(or parties) supporting the nomination. Letter(s) should describe how
the nominee's experience and knowledge will bring value to the work of
the LGAC.
Other sources, in addition to this Federal Register notice, may be
utilized in the solicitation of nominees. EPA expressly values
diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the nominations of
elected and appointed officials from diverse backgrounds so that the
LGAC and SCAS look like America and reflect the country's rich
diversity. Individuals may self-nominate.
Dated: September 26, 2022.
Paige Lieberman,
EPA Designated Federal Office, Local Government Advisory Committee.
[FR Doc. 2022-21491 Filed 10-3-22; 8:45 am]
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