[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 24, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77485-77486]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-30229]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL 9920-96-OA]
Request for Nominations for Mobile Sources Technical Review
Subcommittee
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Request for Nominations for Mobile Sources Technical Review
Subcommittee (MSTRS).
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites
nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be
considered for appointment to its Mobile Sources Technical Review
Subcommittee (MSTRS). Vacancies are anticipated to be filled by October
2015. Sources in addition to this Federal Register Notice may also be
utilized in the solicitation of nominees.
DATES: Nominations must be postmarked or emailed by February 4, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Submit nominations to: Elizabeth Etchells, Designated
Federal Officer, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, U.S
Environmental Protection Agency (6406A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20460.
You may also email nominations with subject line MSTRS2015 to
[email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Etchells, Designated Federal
Officer, U.S. EPA; telephone: (202)343-9231; email:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The MSTRS is a federal advisory committee chartered
under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Pub. L. 92-463. The
MSTRS provides the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) with
independent advice, counsel and recommendations on the scientific and
technical aspects of programs related to mobile source air pollution
and its control. Through its expert members from diverse stakeholder
groups and from its various workgroups, the subcommittee reviews and
addresses a wide range of developments, issues and research areas such
as emissions modeling, emission standards and standard setting, air
toxics, innovative and incentive-based transportation policies, onboard
diagnostics, heavy-duty engines, diesel retrofit, fuel quality and
greenhouse gases. The Subcommittee's Web site is at: http://www.epa.gov/air/caaac/mobile_sources.html.
Members are appointed by the EPA Administrator for three year terms
with the possibility of reappointment to a second term. The MSTRS
usually meets two times annually and the average workload for the
members is approximately 5 to 10 hours per month. EPA provides
reimbursement for travel and other incidental expenses associated with
official government business for members who qualify.
EPA is seeking nominations from representatives of nonfederal
interests such as:
State and local government interests
environmental advocacy groups
community and/or environmental justice interests
energy/fuel industry interests
emissions control and parts manufacturers
marine port interests
transportation and supply chain shippers
EPA values and welcomes diversity. In an effort to obtain
nominations of diverse candidates, EPA encourages nominations of women
and men of all racial and ethnic groups.
In selecting members, we will consider technical expertise,
coverage of broad stakeholder perspectives, diversity and the needs of
the subcommittee.
The following criteria will be used to evaluate nominees:
The background and experiences that would help members
contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the committee (e.g.,
geographic, economic, social, cultural, educational, and other
considerations);
Experience working with producers of passenger cars,
engines and trucks, engine and equipment manufacturing;
Experience working with fuel or renewable fuel producers;
Experience working with oil refiners, distributors and
retailers of mobile source fuels;
Experience working with clean energy producers;
Experience working with agricultural producers (corn and
other crop products), distillers, processors and shippers of biofuels;
Experience working with emission control manufacturers,
catalyst and filter manufacturers;
Experience working for State and local environmental
agencies or State Air Pollution Control Agencies;
Experience working for environmental advocacy groups;
Experience working for environmental and/or community
groups;
Experience working with supply chain logistics and goods
movement;
Experience working with marine port interests;
Experience in working at the national level on local
governments issues;
Demonstrated experience with environmental and
sustainability issues;
Executive management level experience with membership in
broad-based networks;
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication
and consensus-building skills;
Ability to volunteer time to attend meetings two times a
year, participate in teleconference and webinar meetings, attend
listening sessions with the Administrator or other senior-level
officials, develop policy recommendations to the Administrator, and
prepare reports and advice letters.
Nominations must include a resume and a short biography describing
the professional and educational qualifications of the nominee, as well
as the nominee's current business address, email address, and daytime
telephone number. Interested candidates may self-nominate.
To help the Agency in evaluating the effectiveness of its outreach
efforts, please tell us how you learned of this opportunity.
Please be aware that EPA's policy is that, unless otherwise
prescribed by statute, members generally are appointed to three-year
terms.
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Dated: December 15, 2014.
Christopher Grundler,
Director, Office of Transportation and Air Quality.
[FR Doc. 2014-30229 Filed 12-23-14; 8:45 am]
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