Notice2023-05109
National Drinking Water Advisory Council: Request for Nominations
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Published
March 13, 2023
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Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for three-year appointments to the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC or Council). The 15-member Council was established by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to provide independent advice, consultation, and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on matters relating to activities, functions, policies, and regulations under the SDWA. This notice solicits nominations to fill anticipated vacancies in 2023 with three-year appointments from December 2023 through December 2026. EPA may also consider nominations received through this solicitation to fill anticipated vacancies in 2024 and in the event of unanticipated vacancies on the Council. To enable EPA to maintain the membership required by statute, the Agency is seeking nominees who are from the general public; appropriate state and local agencies concerned with water hygiene and public water supply; and representatives of private organizations or groups demonstrating an active interest in the field of water hygiene and public water supply, including nominees associated with small, rural public water systems.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 48 (Monday, March 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15392-15393]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05109]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-10767-01-OW]
National Drinking Water Advisory Council: 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 (EPA) invites
nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for three-year
appointments to the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC or
Council). The 15-member Council was established by the Safe Drinking
Water Act (SDWA) to provide independent advice, consultation, and
recommendations to the EPA Administrator on matters relating to
activities, functions, policies, and regulations under the SDWA. This
notice solicits nominations to fill anticipated vacancies in 2023 with
three-year appointments from December 2023 through December 2026. EPA
may also consider nominations received through this solicitation to
fill anticipated vacancies in 2024 and in the event of unanticipated
vacancies on the Council. To enable EPA to maintain the membership
required by statute, the Agency is seeking nominees who are from the
general public; appropriate state and local agencies concerned with
water hygiene and public water supply; and representatives of private
organizations or groups demonstrating an active interest in the field
of water hygiene and public water supply, including nominees associated
with small, rural public water systems.
DATES: Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than
April 12, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e0aea4b7a1a3a0859081ce878f96"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3e707a697f7d7e5b4e5f10595148">[email protected]</span></a>. If you have
concerns about submitting your nomination electronically, you may
contact Elizabeth Corr, the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the
NDWAC, by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1f515b485e5c5f7a6f7e31787069"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8ec0cad9cfcdceebfeefa0e9e1f8">[email protected]</span></a>, or by phone at (202) 564-3798, to
discuss an alternative delivery method.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wants
further information concerning the nomination process may contact
Elizabeth Corr at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#85cbc1d2c4c6c5e0f5e4abe2eaf3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3d73796a7c7e7d584d5c135a524b">[email protected]</span></a>; or call (202) 564-3798. General
information concerning the NDWAC can be found on EPA's website at
<a href="https://www.epa.gov/ndwac">https://www.epa.gov/ndwac</a>.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
National Drinking Water Advisory Council: The Council was created
by Congress on December 16, 1974, as part of the Safe Drinking Water
Act of 1974, Public Law 93-523, 42 U.S.C. 300j-5, and is operated in
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), 5 U.S.C. 10. The Council consists of 15 members, including the
chairperson, all of whom are appointed by the EPA Administrator. Five
members are from the general public; five are from appropriate state
and local agencies concerned with water hygiene and public water
supply; and five are from representatives of private organizations or
groups demonstrating an active interest in the field of water hygiene
and public water supply, of which two such members shall be associated
with small, rural public water systems. The current list of members is
available on EPA's NDWAC website at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/ndwac">https://www.epa.gov/ndwac</a> under
``NDWAC roster.''
The Council will meet once each year and may hold additional
meetings during the year. Meetings are typically one to two days and
may be in person or virtual. Members also may be asked to participate
in ad hoc working groups to develop policy recommendations, advice
letters, and reports that address specific program issues for the
Council's consideration.
Member Nominations: Any interested person or organization may
nominate qualified individuals to be considered for appointment to the
NDWAC. Interested individuals may self-nominate. In accordance with
Executive Order 14035 (June 25, 2021) and consistent with law, EPA
values and welcomes opportunities to increase diversity, equity,
inclusion, and accessibility on its federal advisory committees. EPA's
federal advisory committees strive to have a workforce that reflects
the diversity of the American people.
All nominations will be fully considered, but nominees need to be
aware of the specific membership requirements of the SDWA: Five members
from the general public; five members from state and local agencies
concerned with water hygiene and public water supply; and five members
from representatives of private organizations or groups demonstrating
an active interest in the field of water hygiene and public water
supply, of which two such members shall be associated with small, rural
public water systems. EPA anticipates vacancies over the course of 2023
and 2024 in all of these categories. This notice solicits nominations
to fill anticipated vacancies in 2023, including for three new members
of whom two will be from the general public and one will be from
representatives of private organizations or groups demonstrating an
active interest in the field of water hygiene and public water supply.
EPA may also consider nominations received through this solicitation to
fill anticipated vacancies in 2024, including for two new members of
whom one will be from state and local agencies concerned with water
hygiene and public water supply and one will be from representatives of
private organizations or groups demonstrating an active interest in the
field of water hygiene and public water supply associated with small,
rural public water systems. EPA may also consider nominations received
through this solicitation in the event of unanticipated vacancies on
the Council, which may occur in any category. Other criteria used to
evaluate nominees will include:
<bullet> Demonstrated experience with drinking water issues at the
national, state, or local level, which can include experience with
drinking water regulations, funding programs, infrastructure
operations, and cross-cutting issues such as environmental justice,
climate resiliency, capacity development, and public health emergencies
as relates to drinking water;
<bullet> Demonstrated ability to work constructively on committees
and/or in consensus-building processes;
<bullet> Availability and willingness to serve a three-year term as
an active and contributing member; and
<bullet> Background and experience that would help members
contribute to the diversity of expertise on the Council--e.g.,
geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational backgrounds,
professional affiliations, and other considerations.
Nominations must include (1) a resume or curriculum vitae, (2) a
brief statement (one page or less) describing the nominee's interest in
serving on the Council and addressing the criteria previously
described, and (3) a short biography describing the qualifications of
the nominee. Nominations should include the nominee's name, current
business address or other mailing address, email address, and daytime
telephone number. The DFO will use the email address provided for the
nominee to acknowledge receipt of the nomination. If an email address
is not available, the nomination should identify the nominee's
preferred alternative means of contact.
NDWAC members receive travel and per diem allowances, where
appropriate and in accordance with Federal travel regulations, and
receive compensation (if appropriate) for travel and while attending
meetings. All NDWAC members serve as Special Government Employees
(SGEs). Candidates invited to serve on the NDWAC will be asked to
submit the ``Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Environmental
Protection Agency Special Government Employees'' (EPA Form 3110-48).
This confidential form provides information to EPA's ethics officials,
to determine whether there is a statutory conflict between a person's
public responsibilities as an SGE member and private interests and
activities, or the appearance of a loss of impartiality, as defined by
federal laws and regulations. The form may be viewed at the link under
``Ethics requirements'' on EPA's NDWAC website at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/ndwac">https://www.epa.gov/ndwac</a>. This form should not be submitted as part of a nomination.
Other sources, in addition to this Federal Register announcement,
may also be utilized in the solicitation of nominees. To help EPA
evaluate the effectiveness of its outreach efforts, please tell us how
you learned of this opportunity.
Jennifer L. McLain,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. 2023-05109 Filed 3-10-23; 8:45 am]
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