[Federal Register: September 15, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 179)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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National Drinking Water Advisory Council: Request for Nominations
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency)
invites all interested persons to nominate qualified individuals to
serve a three-year term as members of the National Drinking Water
Advisory Council (Council). This 15-member Council was established by
the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to provide practical and independent
advice, consultation, and recommendations to the Agency on the
activities, functions, policies, and regulations required by the SDWA.
The terms of five (5) members expire in December 2008. To maintain the
representation required in the statute, nominees for the 2009 Council
should represent State and local officials concerned with public water
supply and public health protection (1 vacancy), the general public (2
vacancies) and interest groups (2 vacancies), with at least one of
these vacancies representing small systems. All nominations will be
fully considered, but applicants need to be aware of the specific
representation needed as well as geographical balance so that all major
areas of the U.S. (East, Mid-West, South, Mountain, South-West, and
West) will be represented. The current list of members is available on
the EPA Web site at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/ndwac.
DATES: Submit nominations via U.S. mail on or before October 19, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Address all nominations to Veronica Blette, Designated
Federal Officer, National Drinking Water
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Advisory Council, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Ground Water and Drinking Water (Mail Code 4601-M), 1200 Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E-mail your questions to Jacquelyn
Springer, Designated Federal Officer, springer.jacquelyn@epa.gov or
call 202-564-9904.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: National Drinking Water Advisory Council:
The Council consists of 15 members, including a Chairperson, appointed
by the Deputy Administrator. Five members represent the general public;
five members represent appropriate State and local agencies concerned
with public water supply and public health protection; and five members
represent private organizations or groups demonstrating an active
interest in the field of public water supply and public health
protection. The SDWA requires that at least two members of the Council
represent small, rural public water systems. Additionally, members may
be asked to serve on one of the Council's workgroups that are
established on an as-needed basis to assist EPA in addressing specific
program issues. On December 15 of each year, some members complete
their appointment. Therefore, this notice solicits nominations to fill
five vacancies with terms ending on December 15, 2011.
Persons selected for membership will receive compensation for
travel and a nominal daily compensation (if appropriate) while
attending meetings. The Council holds two face-to-face meetings each
year, generally in the spring and fall. Conference calls will be
scheduled if needed.
Nomination of a Member: Any interested person or organization may
nominate qualified individuals for membership. Self-nominations are
also welcome. Nominees should be identified by name, occupation,
position, address and telephone number. To be considered, all
nominations must include a current resume, providing the nominee's
background, experience and qualifications.
Dated: September 9, 2008.
Cynthia C. Dougherty,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. E8-21459 Filed 9-12-08; 8:45 am]
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