Notice2026-02867
Request for Nominations of Candidates to the National Environmental Education Advisory Council
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Published
February 12, 2026
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Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations of environmental education professionals from a range of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC). Appointments will be announced by the EPA Administrator.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 29 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6639-6640]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-02867]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-13159-01-OA]
Request for Nominations of Candidates to the National
Environmental Education Advisory Council
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites
nominations of environmental education professionals from a range of
qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the National
Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC). Appointments will be
announced by the EPA Administrator.
DATES: Nominations should be submitted no later than March 16, 2026
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about the chartered
NEEAC membership, appointment process, and schedule, please contact
Carissa Cyran, Designated Federal Officer (DFO) by email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#412f24242022012431206f262e37"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3f515a5a5e5c7f5a4f5e11585049">[email protected]</span></a> or telephone at 202-566-1353.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The National Environmental Education Act (Act) requires
that the NEEAC be comprised of eleven (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.
The EPA is looking for background and experience that would
contribute to the diversity of professional perspectives on the NEEAC
with a balanced geographic representation from across the Nation. While
not necessary, it may be beneficial for Council members to possess
expertise using environmental education to promote the responsible
stewardship of natural resources and collaborative public and private
conservation efforts that support outdoor recreation, and the
management of America's wildlife population. Each member of the Council
shall hold office for a three-year term as Special Government Employees
who will provide independent expert advice to the agency. The
anticipated time commitment may vary between 20 and 50 hours per month.
Members will serve on the NEEAC in a voluntary capacity without
compensation. However, members will be provided with per diem and
travel expense coverage for in-person meeting attendance, contingent
upon available funding. Additional information about the NEEAC is
available 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>.
Expertise Sought for the NEEAC: The NEEAC provides environmental
education advice to the EPA Administrator on matters related to
activities, functions, and policies of the agency under the National
Environmental Education Act of 1990. EPA invites nominations of
individuals to serve on the NEEAC with demonstrated experience or
knowledge in environmental education.
While not required, certain supplemental skills and experiences
will be considered valuable for these eleven (11) committee member
positions, including: integrating environmental education into state
and/or local education programs; building capacity for environmental
education at the state, local, and/or Tribal jurisdictions; fostering
cross-sector (public and private) partnerships to enhance environmental
education and promote economic growth; leveraging resources to support
these initiatives; designing and implementing environmental education
research focused on protecting natural resources; developing robust
evaluation methodologies; and providing professional development for
teachers and other education professionals. Candidates with these
skills will have the opportunity to share their knowledge and
expertise.
How To Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization
may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment on the
NEEAC. Individuals may self-nominate. Nominations will only be
considered when submitted in electronic format to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6e000b0b0f0d2e0b1e0f40090118"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="107e75757173507560713e777f66">[email protected]</span></a>.
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All nominations must include the following information: (1) contact
information including name, address, phone, and email address; (2) a
curriculum vitae or resume (no more than five pages); (3) please
include the specific area of expertise in environmental education and
the sector represented (primary or secondary education (please identify
if you are a classroom teacher); colleges or universities; business and
industry; non-profit organizations; state departments of education;
state department of natural resources; senior Americans) the applicant
is applying for in the subject line of your submission; and, (4) one-
page essay on the applicant's philosophy on the value that
environmental education adds to expanding conservation practices and
fostering economic growth through outdoor recreation and wildlife
management.
Candidates invited to serve will be asked to submit the
``Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government
Employees Serving on Federal Advisory Committees at the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency'' (EPA Form 3110-48). This confidential
form allows EPA to determine whether there is a statutory conflict
between that person's public responsibilities as a Special Government
Employee and private interests and activities, or the appearance of a
loss of impartiality, as defined by Federal regulation. The form may be
viewed and downloaded through the ``Ethics Requirements for Advisors''
link at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/sap/confidential-financial-disclosure-form-environmental-protection-agency-special-government">https://www.epa.gov/sap/confidential-financial-disclosure-form-environmental-protection-agency-special-government</a>. This form should
not be submitted as part of the nomination.
Authority: National Environmental Education Act (NEEA) 20 U.S.C.
5508(b).
Dated: January 27, 2026.
Carissa Cyran,
EPA Designated Federal Officer, National Environmental Education
Advisory Council.
[FR Doc. 2026-02867 Filed 2-11-26; 8:45 am]
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