Notice2026-04590
National Drinking Water Advisory Council: Request for Nominations
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Published
March 9, 2026
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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 existing vacancies with three-year appointments. EPA may also consider nominations received through this solicitation to fill any additional or anticipated vacancies on the Council through the end of 2026. 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 91, Number 45 (Monday, March 9, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11304-11305]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04590]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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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 existing vacancies with three-year
appointments. EPA may also consider nominations received through this
solicitation to fill any additional or anticipated vacancies on the
Council through the end of 2026. 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 8, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#83cdc7d4c2c0c3e6f3e2ade4ecf5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="feb0baa9bfbdbe9b8e9fd0999188">[email protected]</span></a>. If you have
concerns about submitting your nomination electronically, you may
contact Joseph Tiago the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the
NDWAC, by email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#82e3f6bee3a2eaf0e7e4bf" mailto:NDWAC@epa.gov"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a6e8e2f1e7e5e6c3d6c788c1c9d0">[email protected]</span></a>">at<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#753b31223436351005145b121a03"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9fd1dbc8dedcdffaeffeb1f8f0e9">[email protected]</span></a></a>, or by phone at (202) 564-0340, 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
Joseph Tiago <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e58491d984c58d978083d8" mailto:NDWAC@epa.gov"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a3ede7f4e2e0e3c6d3c28dc4ccd5">[email protected]</span></a>">at<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#357b71627476755045541b525a43"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7a343e2d3b393a1f0a1b541d150c">[email protected]</span></a></a>; or call (202) 564-0340. 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>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
National Drinking Water Advisory Council: The Council was created
by
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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.
All nominations will be fully considered and nominees should 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. The Council currently has vacancies in all of
these categories. EPA may also consider nominations received through
this solicitation to fill additional or anticipated vacancies in all
categories through the end of 2026. Additional criteria used to
evaluate nominees may include:
<bullet> Demonstrated experience with drinking water issues at the
national, state, or local level;
<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 breadth and depth of necessary expertise on the Council
(e.g., geographic, economic, 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. EPA may use other sources, in
addition to this Federal Register announcement, in the solicitation of
nominees. To help EPA evaluate the effectiveness of its outreach
efforts, please include information on how you learned of this
opportunity.
NDWAC members may receive travel and per diem allowances, where
appropriate, and in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. The
members also may receive compensation, where appropriate, for time
spent during 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.
Thank you for your interest in submitting a nomination for
consideration to be part of the National Drinking Water Advisory
Council.
Jennifer L. McLain,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. 2026-04590 Filed 3-6-26; 8:45 am]
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