Notice2023-18652
Local Government Advisory Committee: Request for Nominations
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Published
August 30, 2023
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Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to its Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC). Qualified nominees for the LGAC hold elected positions with local, Tribal, State, or Territorial governments, or serve in a full- time government position appointed by an elected official. EPA is seeking up to 5 individuals to serve one-year terms beginning in January 2024. For more information on the LGAC, including member bios, recent meeting summaries and recommendations, visit: https:// www.epa.gov/ocir/local-government-advisory-committee-lgac.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 30, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 59912]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18652]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-11289-01-OA]
Local Government Advisory Committee: 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 from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be
considered for appointment to its Local Government Advisory Committee
(LGAC). Qualified nominees for the LGAC hold elected positions with
local, Tribal, State, or Territorial governments, or serve in a full-
time government position appointed by an elected official. EPA is
seeking up to 5 individuals to serve one-year terms beginning in
January 2024. For more information on the LGAC, including member bios,
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 2024 appointments, nominations should be
submitted by September 30, 2023.
ADDRESSES: How to Apply: Submit nominations electronically to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5b171c1a181b3e2b3a753c342d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e1ada6a0a2a1849180cf868e97">[email protected]</span></a> with a subject heading of `LGAC 2024 NOMINATION' and
complete the form at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yvt2t6f8">https://tinyurl.com/yvt2t6f8</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paige Lieberman, the LGAC Designated
Federal Officer at (202) <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#deebe8eaf3e7e7ebe9f1e2bffeb6acbbb8e3" mailto:LGAC@epa.gov"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6a262d2b292a0f1a0b440d051c">[email protected]</span></a>">564-9957/<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7f33383e3c3f1a0f1e51181009"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f2beb5b3b1b2978293dc959d84">[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. Members of LGAC will provide advice and recommendations on
a broad range of issues related to promoting and protecting public
health and the environment. For 2024 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> 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 2024 topics listed above. To maintain
geographical diversity of the Committee, preference for LGAC membership
may also be given to qualified candidates from Tribal or Territorial
governments, and candidates from the Southwest U.S.
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 associations; and diversity in vocational/career/
volunteer background.
Time Commitment
New LGAC members are appointed for 1-year terms and are eligible
for reappointment for up to 6 years. In 2024, 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 2024 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. 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="https://forms.gle/8gccVHdd6UUGVZYU9">https://forms.gle/8gccVHdd6UUGVZYU9</a>.
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: August 22, 2023.
Paige Lieberman,
EPA Designated Federal Officer, Local Government Advisory Committee.
[FR Doc. 2023-18652 Filed 8-29-23; 8:45 am]
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