[Federal Register: July 25, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 143)] [Notices] [Page 44078-44079] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr25jy03-70] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-7536-4] National Drinking Water Advisory Council; Request for Nominations AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 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 Council was established by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to provide [[Page 44079]] practical and independent advice, consultation and recommendations to the Agency on the activities, functions and policies related to the implementation of the SDWA. The Council consists of fifteen 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 water hygiene and public water supply; and five members represent private organizations or groups demonstrating an active interest in the field of water hygiene and public water supply. The SDWA requires that at least two members of the Council represent small, rural public water systems. On December 15 of each year, five members complete their appointment. Therefore, this notice solicits names to fill the five vacancies, with appointed terms ending on December 15, 2006. Any interested person or organization may nominate qualified individuals for membership. 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. DATES: All nominations must be received by October 15, 2003. ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Brenda P. Johnson, Designated Federal Officer, National Drinking Water Advisory Council, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (4601), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda P. Johnson at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section, by telephone at 202/564-3791, or by e- mail at Johnson.BrendaP@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Persons selected for membership will receive compensation for travel and a nominal daily compensation while attending meetings. The Council holds two face-to-face meetings each year, generally in the spring and fall. Additionally, members may be asked to serve on one of the Council's workgroups that are formed each year to assist the EPA in addressing specific programmatic issues. These workgroup meetings are held approximately four times a year, typically with two meetings by conference call. Dated: July 22, 2003. Cynthia C. Dougherty, Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. [FR Doc. 03-19008 Filed 7-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P