Notice2026-04210
High- Performance Building Advisory Committee Notice of Re-Launch and Request for Membership Nominations
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Published
March 4, 2026
Issuing agencies
General Services Administration
Abstract
This notice invites qualified candidates to apply for an appointment to serve as a member of GSA's High-Performance Building Advisory Committee. The High-Performance Building Advisory Committee provides advice to GSA as a statutorily required Federal advisory committee. This is a competitive process for multiple open membership seats.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10611-10612]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04210]
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
[Notice-OGP-2026-01; Docket No. 2026-0002; Sequence No. 02
High- Performance Building Advisory Committee Notice of Re-Launch
and Request for Membership Nominations
AGENCY: Office of Government-wide Policy, General Services
Administration (GSA).
ACTION: Notice of re-launch and request for membership nominations.
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SUMMARY: This notice invites qualified candidates to apply for an
appointment to serve as a member of GSA's High-Performance Building
Advisory Committee. The High-Performance Building Advisory Committee
provides advice to GSA as a statutorily required Federal advisory
committee. This is a competitive process for multiple open membership
seats.
DATES: Nominations will be considered on a rolling basis, and should be
submitted to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c6aca3a2e8a3aaa786a1b5a7e8a1a9b0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a4cec1c08ac1c8c5e4c3d7c58ac3cbd2">[email protected]</span></a>. GSA anticipates making multiple rounds of
appointments during the calendar year 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jed Ela, Office of Government-wide
Policy, GSA, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cba1aeafe5aea7aa8bacb8aae5aca4bd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="86ece3e2a8e3eae7c6e1f5e7a8e1e9f0">[email protected]</span></a> or 202-854-8804.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
As required by applicable statutes and Administration policies, GSA
is re-
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launching its premiere independent advisory committee on high-
performance building design and operations as the High-Performance
Building Advisory Committee (``HBAC'') and is seeking nominations to
serve on the HBAC.
GSA is re-launching the HBAC, formerly known as the Green Building
Advisory Committee (``GBAC''), to advance the Trump Administration's
priorities for the Federal building portfolio, including:
Improving Our Nation Through Better Design (E.O. 14338)
Making Federal Architecture Beautiful Again (E.O. 14344)
Unleashing American Energy (E.O. 14154)
HBAC members are expected to advise GSA on key topics of agency
interest including optimization of the Federal real estate portfolio,
returning all Federal employees to in-office work, adoption of
artificial intelligence, unleashing affordable American energy sources,
and saving taxpayer dollars through the elimination of waste.
The Administrator of the GSA established the HBAC (formerly GBAC)
on June 20, 2011 (76 FR 35894) pursuant to section 494 of the Energy
Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17123, or EISA), in
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.). These statutes make clear
that GSA's duty to operate the Committee is mandatory and ongoing,
including by specifically exempting the Committee from the general
sunset provision of FACA.
EISA requires that the Committee include specific categories of
members, including state and local government building experts,
independent building associations or councils, building industry
experts, emergency planning and security advisors, public
transportation experts, and environmental health specialists. See 42
U.S.C. 17123. Therefore, GSA is specifically seeking nominations in
these areas.
Member Responsibilities
New Committee members will be appointed to a three-year term.
Membership is limited to the specific individuals appointed and is non-
transferrable. Committee members are expected to personally attend all
meetings, review all Committee materials, and actively provide their
advice and input on topics covered by the Committee. Committee members
will not receive compensation, nor will they receive travel
reimbursements from the Government except where a need has been
demonstrated and funds are available.
Request for Membership Nominations
This notice provides an opportunity for individuals, or others on
their behalf, to present their qualifications to serve as a member on
the Committee. GSA encourages nominations from people of all
communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities,
cultures, and beliefs. No person appointed to serve in an individual
capacity shall be a federally registered lobbyist in accordance with
the Presidential Memorandum ``Lobbyists on Agency Boards and
Commissions'' (June 18, 2010) and OMB Final Guidance published in the
Federal Register on October 5, 2011, and revised on August 13, 2014.
Nomination Process for Advisory Committee Appointment
Individuals may nominate themselves or others. All nominees should
have:
At least 5 years of high-performance building experience, which may
include a combination of project-based, research and policy experience.
Academic degrees, certifications and/or training demonstrating
high-performance building and related expertise.
Knowledge of Federal laws, programs, and requirements related to
high-performance federal buildings.
Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative,
multidisciplinary environment.
Qualifications appropriate to a specific statutory category of
members listed above.
A nomination package shall include the following information for
each nominee:
(1) A letter of nomination stating the name, title and organization
of the nominee, nominee's field(s) of expertise, specific
qualifications to serve on the Committee, and description of interest
and qualifications;
(2) A professional resume or CV; and
(3) Complete contact information including name, return address,
email address, and daytime telephone number of the nominee and
nominator.
GSA reserves the right to choose Committee members based on
qualifications, experience, Committee balance, statutory requirements
and all other factors deemed critical to the success of the Committee.
Candidates under consideration may be asked to provide specific
financial information to ensure that the interests and affiliations of
advisory committee members are reviewed for conformance with applicable
conflict of interest statutes and other Federal ethics rules.
Patrick Dale,
EISA Compliance Coordinator, Office of Government-wide Policy, General
Services Administration.
[FR Doc. 2026-04210 Filed 3-3-26; 8:45 am]
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