[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 166 (Monday, August 29, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52765-52766]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-18540]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-10100-01-OA]
Request for Nominations of Candidates for the National
Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC)
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or Agency
Office of Public Engagement and Environmental Education is soliciting
applications for environmental education professionals for
consideration to serve on the National Environmental Education Advisory
Council (NEEAC). There are multiple vacancies on the Advisory Council
that must be filled. Additional avenues and resources may be utilized
in the solicitation of applications. ``In accordance with Executive
Order 14035
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(June 25, 2021), EPA values and welcomes opportunities to increase
diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility on its federal advisory
committees. EPA's federal advisory committees have a workforce that
reflects the diversity of the American people.''
DATES: Nominations should be submitted by September 19, 2022 per the
instructions below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing
further information regarding this Notice and Request for Nominations
may contact Mr. Javier Araujo, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Office
of Environmental Education (OEE), by telephone at (202) 441-8981 or via
email at [email protected]. General information concerning the
NEEAC can be found on the following website: https://www.epa.gov/education/national-environmental-education-advisory-council-neeac.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The National Environmental Education Act requires that the council
be comprised of (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. Members are chosen to represent various geographic regions
of the country, and the Council strives for a diverse representation.
The professional backgrounds of Council members should include
education, science, policy, or other appropriate disciplines. Each
member of the Council shall hold office for a one (1) to three (3) year
period.
Members are expected to participate in up to two (2 in person
meetings per year and monthly or more virtual conference calls per
year. The anticipated time commitment may be between 15 and 40 hours
per month.
Positions on the National Environmental Education Advisory Council
(NEEAC) are being offered without compensation. However, if selected,
you will be provided with per diem as well as travel expense coverage
for in person scheduled meetings.
Request for Nominations
The NEEAC staff office seeks candidates with demonstrated
experience and or knowledge in any of the following environmental
education issue areas: (a) Integrating environmental education into
state and local education reform and improvement; (b) state, local and
tribal level capacity building for environmental education: (c) cross-
sector partnerships to foster environmental education; (d) leveraging
resources for environmental education; (e) design and implementation of
environmental education research; (f) evaluation methodology;
professional development for teachers and other education
professionals; and targeting under-represented audiences, including
low-income, multi-cultural, senior citizens and other adults. Specific
experience in environmental justice and climate change are essential.
Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations
Any interested and qualified individuals may be considered for
appointment on the National Environmental Education Advisory Council.
In order to apply, the following four items should be submitted in
electronic format to the Designated Federal Officer, Javier Araujo,
[email protected] and contain the following: (1) Contact
information including name, address, phone, and an email address (2) a
curriculum vitae or resume (3) Please include the specific area of
expertise in environmental education and the sector or slot the
applicant is applying for in the subject line of your submission (4) A
one page commentary on the applicant's philosophy regarding the need
for, development, implementation and or management of environmental
education.
Nominations should be submitted by September 19, 2022.
Submit nominations electronically to Javier Araujo, Designated
Federal Officer, National Environmental Education Advisory Council,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, email: [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding this Request
for Nominations, please contact Mr. Javier Araujo, Designated Federal
Officer, [email protected], 202-441-8981, U.S. EPA, Office of
Environmental Education, William Jefferson Clinton North Room 1426,
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460.
General Information concerning NEEAC can be found on the EPA
website at: https://www.epa.gov/education/national-environmental-education-advisory-council-neeac.
The short list candidates will be required to fill out the
Confidential Disclosure Form for Special Government Employees serving
Federal Advisory Committees at the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. (EPA form 3110-48). This confidential form allows government
officials to determine whether there is a statutory conflict between
that person's public responsibilities (which include membership on a
Federal Advisory Committee) and private interests and activities and
the appearance of a lack of impartiality as defined by Federal
regulation. The form may be viewed and downloaded from the following
URL address: http://intranet.epa.gov/ogc/ethics/EPA3110-48ver3.pdf.
Please note this form is not an application form.
Rosemary Enobakhare,
Associate Administrator, Office of Public Engagement and Environmental
Education.
[FR Doc. 2022-18540 Filed 8-26-22; 8:45 am]
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