Samples of Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Charters

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CHARTER

Coastal Elevations and Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee

Committee's Official Designation (Title): Coastal Elevations and Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee

2. Authority: This charter establishes the Coastal Elevations and Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee (CESLAC) in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App.2 § 9 (c). CESLAC supports the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its participation in the interagency U.S. Climate Change Science Program, specifically in implementation of Chapter 9 of The Strategic Plan for the Climate Change Science Program. CESLAC is in the public interest and supports EPA in performing its duties and responsibilities.

3. Objectives and Scope of Activities: CESLAC will provide advice to the EPA Administrator on the conduct of a study titled Coastal Elevations and Sea Level Rise to be conducted as part of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. Within the context of the basic study plan, CESLAC will advise on the specific issues to be addressed, appropriate technical approaches, the nature of information relevant to decision makers, the content of the final report, compliance with the Information Quality Act, and other matters important to the successful achievement of the objectives of the study.

4. Description of Committees Duties: The duties of the CESLAC are solely advisory in nature.

5. Official(s) to Whom the Committee Reports: CESLAC will submit advice and report to the EPA Administrator, through the Director of the Office of Atmospheric Programs in the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR).

6. Agency Responsible for Providing the Necessary Support: EPA will be responsible for financial and administrative support. Within EPA, this support will be provided by the Climate Change Division in the Office of Atmospheric Programs, OAR.

7. Estimated Annual Operating Costs and Person Years: The estimated annual operating cost of the CESLAC is $121,795, which includes 0.30 staff years of support.

8. Estimated Number and Frequency of Meetings: CESLAC expects to meet approximately two (2) times a year. Meetings may occur approximately once every six (6) months or as needed and approved by the Designated Federal Officer (DFO). EPA may pay travel and per diem expenses when determined necessary and appropriate. A full-time or permanent part-time employee of EPA will be appointed as the DFO. The DFO or a designee will be present at all meetings and each meeting will be conducted in accordance with an agenda approved in advance by the DFO. The DFO is authorized to adjourn any meeting when he or she determines it is in the public interest to do so.

As required by FACA, CESLAC will hold open meetings unless the EPA Administrator determines that a meeting or a portion of a meeting may be closed to the public in accordance with subsection c of Section 522(b) of Title 5, United States Code. Interested persons may attend meetings, appear before the committee as time permits, and file comments with the CESLAC.

9. Duration and Termination: This charter will be in effect for two years from the date it is filed with Congress. After this two-year period, the charter may be renewed as authorized in accordance with Section 14 of FACA.

10. Member Composition: CESLAC will be composed of approximately fifteen (15) members. Most members will serve as Regular Government Employees (RGE). Other members will serve as Special Government Employees (SGE), or as Representatives. In selecting members, EPA will appoint Federal government officials nominated by Agencies and Departments participating in the U.S. Climate Change Science Program synthesis and assessment report. Other candidates from coastal State and local governments, coastal communities, and interest groups will be considered for relevant technical expertise, experience, and perspectives.

11. Subgroups: EPA, or CESLAC with EPA’s approval, may form CESLAC subcommittees or workgroups for any purpose consistent with this charter. Such subcommittees or workgroups may not work independently of the chartered committee and must report their recommendations and advice to the CESLAC for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees or workgroups have no authority to make decisions on behalf of the chartered committee nor can they report directly to the Agency.

May 2, 2006
Agency Approval Date

CHARTER

UNIFORM FORMULARY BENEFICIARY ADVISORY PANEL

A. Official Designation: The Committee shall be known as the Uniform Formulary Beneficiary Advisory Panel (hereafter referred to as the Panel).

B. Objectives and Scope of Activities: The Panel, under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. § 1074g(c), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, as amended, shall provide the Secretary of Defense, through the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) and the Director, TRICARE Management Activity, independent advice and recommendations on the development of the uniform formulary. The Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) or designated representative may act upon the Panel's advice and recommendations.

C. Panel Membership: The Panel shall be composed of not more than fifteen members. Under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. § 1074g(c)(2), the Panel members shall include members that represent (a) non-Government organizations and associations that represent the views and interests of a large number of eligible covered beneficiaries; (b) contractors responsible for the TRICARE retail pharmacy program; (c) contractors responsible for the national mail-order pharmacy program; and (d) TRICARE network providers.

Panel Members appointed by the Secretary of Defense, who are not full-time Federal officers or employees, shall serve as Special Government Employees under the authority of 5 U.S.C. § 3109. Panel Members shall be appointed on an annual basis by the Secretary of Defense, and shall, with the exception of travel and per diem for official travel, serve without compensation. The Panel Members shall select the Panel Chairperson from the total membership.

D. Panel Meetings: The Panel shall meet at the call of the Designated Federal Officer, in consultation with the Chairperson, and the estimated number of Panel meetings is four per year. The Panel shall be authorized to establish subcommittees, as necessary and consistent with its mission, and these subcommittees or working groups shall operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, as amended and appropriate Federal Regulations.

Such subcommittees or workgroups shall not work independently of the chartered Panel, and shall report their recommendations and advice to the Panel for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees or workgroups have no authority to make decisions on behalf of the chartered Panel nor can they report directly to the Agency or any Federal officers or employees not Panel Members.

E. Duration and Termination of the Panel: Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 1074g(c) the need for this advisory function is on a continuing basis; however, it is subject to renewal every two years.

F. Agency Support: The Department of Defense, through the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) and the TRICARE Management Activity, shall provide support as deemed necessary for the performance of the Panel's functions, and shall ensure compliance with the requirements of 5 U.S.C. Appendix.

G. Operating Costs: It is estimated that the annual operating costs, to include travel costs and contract support, for this Panel is $128,000.00. The estimated annual personnel costs to the Department of Defense are 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTEs).

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