Notice2024-13203
Request for Nominations to the Great Lakes Advisory Board
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Published
June 18, 2024
Issuing agencies
Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates who desire to serve as members of EPA's Great Lakes Advisory Board (GLAB). The GLAB is chartered to provide advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator, through the Great Lakes National Program Manager, on matters related to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and on domestic matters related to the implementation of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between the U.S. and Canada. For appointment consideration, nominations should be submitted by July 30, 2024. Sources in addition to this Federal Register notice may also be utilized in the solicitation of nominees.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 118 (Tuesday, June 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51522-51523]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13203]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-11932-01-R5]
Request for Nominations to the Great Lakes Advisory Board
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 who desire to
serve as members of EPA's Great Lakes Advisory Board (GLAB). The GLAB
is chartered to provide advice and recommendations to the EPA
Administrator, through the Great Lakes National Program Manager, on
matters related to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and on
domestic matters related to the implementation of the Great Lakes Water
Quality Agreement between the U.S. and Canada. For appointment
consideration, nominations should be submitted by July 30, 2024.
Sources in addition to this Federal Register notice may also be
utilized in the solicitation of nominees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alana Davicino, Designated Federal
Officer, Great Lakes National Program Office, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, (G-9J), Chicago,
Illinois; telephone number: 312-886-2307, email address:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c0a4a1b6a9a3a9aeafeea1aca1aea180a5b0a1eea7afb6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3d595c4b545e545352135c515c535c7d584d5c135a524b">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The GLAB was established in accordance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., 10) and 41 CFR 102-
3.50(d). The board will provide advice and recommendations on matters
related to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The board will also
advise on domestic matters related to implementation of the Great Lakes
Water Quality Agreement between the U.S. and Canada.
The major objectives will be to provide advice and recommendations
on:
a. Great Lakes protection and restoration activities;
b. Long term goals, objectives, and priorities for Great Lakes
protection and restoration; and
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c. Other issues identified by the Great Lakes Interagency Task
Force/Regional Working Group.
The GLAB is expected to meet in person or by electronic means
(e.g., telephone, videoconference, webcast, etc.) approximately two (2)
times per year, or as otherwise needed and approved by the Designated
Federal Officer. In-person meetings will be held in the Great Lakes
region.
Nominations: The GLAB will be composed of approximately fifteen
(15) members who will serve as representative members of non-Federal
interests. In selecting members, EPA will consider candidates
representing a broad range of Great Lakes stakeholders, including, but
not limited to: Environmental groups; agricultural groups; industry
and/or business groups; citizen groups; environmental justice groups;
foundations; academia; and State, local and Tribal governments. In
selecting members, EPA will consider the differing perspectives and
breadth of collective experience needed to address the GLAB's charter.
Other criteria used to evaluate nominees will include:
<bullet> Experience with Great Lakes issues;
<bullet> Leadership and consensus-building experience in Great
Lakes organizations, businesses, and workgroups;
<bullet> Membership in professional societies involved with Great
Lakes issues;
<bullet> Academic leadership and expertise;
<bullet> Community leadership; and
<bullet> Representation of multiple constituencies within the Great
Lakes basin.
GLAB is a Federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463. Members serve on the
committee in a voluntary capacity. Although we are unable to offer
compensation or an honorarium, members may receive travel and per diem
allowances, according to applicable Federal travel regulations and the
agency's budget.
According to the mandates of FACA, committees are required to
support diversity across a broad range of constituencies, sectors, and
groups. 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.
How to Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization
may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to the
GLAB. Individuals may self-nominate. For appointment consideration,
interested nominees should submit the application materials
electronically via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#731712051a101a1d1c5d121f121d12331603125d141c05"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="365257405f555f585918575a5758577653465718515940">[email protected]</span></a> with the subject
line ``GLAB Nominations 2024''.
To be considered, nominations should include:
<bullet> Current contact information for the nominee, including the
nominee's name, organization (and position within that organization),
current business address, email address and daytime phone number;
<bullet> A brief statement describing the nominee's interest in
serving on the GLAB;
<bullet> A resume and a short biography (no more than two
paragraphs) describing the professional and educational qualifications
of the nominee, including a list of relevant activities and any current
or previous service on Federal advisory committees; and
<bullet> A description of the nominee's EPA grant funding history
including current EPA grant activities if applicable. If this does not
apply to the nominee, please provide a brief statement indicating so.
<bullet> Optional: Letter(s) of recommendation from a third party
supporting the nomination. Letter(s) should describe how the nominee's
experience and knowledge will bring value to the work of the GLAB.
To help the Agency evaluate the effectiveness of its outreach
efforts, nominees are requested to use their submission packages to
identify how they became aware of this request for nominations.
Dated: May 29, 2024.
Debra Shore,
Regional Administrator, Region 5.
[FR Doc. 2024-13203 Filed 6-17-24; 8:45 am]
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