[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 132 (Monday, July 11, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44850-44851]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-16194]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-NOC-0005]
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership on the Appliance
Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Solicitation of nominations for membership.
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SUMMARY: To ensure a wide range of candidates and a balanced committee,
the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces the solicitation of
nominations to fill upcoming vacancies on the Appliance Standards and
Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee.
DATES: All nomination information should be provided in a single,
complete package submitted electronically or postmarked August 10,
2016.
ADDRESSES: Nominations packages should be submitted either
electronically or by mail, but not by both methods. Complete nomination
packages identified by docket number EERE-2013-BT-NOC-0005 may be
submitted by any of the following methods:
1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
2. Email: [email protected]. Include docket number EERE-2013-BT-NOC-
0005 in the subject line of the message.
3. Mail: Ms. Emily Marchetti, U.S. Department of Energy, Building
Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20585-0121. If possible, please submit all items on a
compact disc (CD), in which case it is not necessary to include printed
copies.
4. Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Emily Marchetti, U.S. Department of
Energy, Building Technologies Office, 950 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Suite
600, Washington, DC 20024. Telephone: (202) 586-1824. If possible,
please submit all items on a CD, in which case it is not necessary to
include printed copies. No telefacsimilies (faxes) will be accepted.
It is recommended that nominations be submitted in electronic
format via email to [email protected]. Submissions submitted by mail are
welcome, but may be delayed in delivery due to the DOE mail vetting
procedures in place. For submission by mail, please send to Ms. Emily
Marchetti, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office,
Mailstop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121.
If possible, please submit all items on a compact disc (CD), in which
case it is not necessary to include printed copies.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee will provide advice and
recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on the DOE's Appliance and
Equipment Standards Program's test procedures and rulemaking
determinations. The Committee's scope is to review and make
recommendations on the: (1) Development of minimum efficiency standards
for residential appliances and commercial equipment, (2) development of
product test procedures, (3) certification and enforcement of
standards, (4) labeling for various residential products and commercial
equipment, and (5) specific issues of concern to DOE as requested by
the Secretary of Energy, the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency
and Renewable Energy, and the Buildings Technologies Office's Director.
To facilitate the functioning of the Committee, working group
(i.e., subcommittees) may be formed with the approval of the Department
of Energy. The objectives of the working groups are to make
recommendations to the parent committee with respect to particular
matters related to the responsibilities of the parent committee. Such
working groups may not work independently of the chartered committee
and must report their recommendations and advice to the full committee
for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittee members are
appointed with DOE approval.
DOE is hereby soliciting nominations for members of the Appliance
Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee. The Committee is
expected to be continuing in nature. Members will be selected with a
view toward achieving a balanced committee of experts in fields
relevant to energy efficiency, appliance and commercial
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equipment standards to include DOE, as well as representatives of
industry (including manufacturers and trade associations representing
manufacturers, component manufacturers and related suppliers, and
retailers), utilities, energy efficiency/environmental advocacy groups
and consumers. Committee members will serve for a term of three years
or less and may be reappointed for successive terms, with no more than
two successive terms. Appointments may be made in a manner that allows
the terms of the members serving at any time to expire at spaced
intervals, so as to ensure continuity in the functioning of the
Committee. Some Committee members may be appointed as special
Government employees, experts in fields relevant to energy efficiency
and appliance and commercial equipment standards; or as representatives
of industry (including manufacturers and trade associations
representing manufacturers, component manufacturers and related
suppliers, and retailers), utilities, energy efficiency/environmental
advocacy groups and consumers. Special Government employees will be
subject to certain ethical restrictions and such members will be
required to submit certain information in connection with the
appointment process.
Members of the Committee will serve without compensation; however,
each member may be reimbursed in accordance with Federal Travel
Regulations for authorized travel and per diem expenses incurred while
attending Committee meetings.
Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations: Qualified
individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by any individual or
organization. Nominators should submit:
1. The nominee's current resume or curriculum vitae and contact
information, including mailing address, email address, and telephone
number;
2. A letter of interest, including a summary of how the nominee's
experience and expertise would support the Committee's objectives;
3. An affirmative statement that: (a) The nominee is not currently
a federally-registered lobbyist and will not be a federally-registered
lobbyist at the time of appointment and during his/her tenure as a
Committee member, or (b) if the nominee is currently a federally-
registered lobbyist, that the nominee will no longer be a federally-
registered lobbyist at the time of appointment to the Committee and
during his/her tenure as a member.
All nomination information should be provided in a single, complete
package by the deadline specified in this notice. Nominations packages
should be submitted by either mail or electronically, but not by both
methods. Should more information be needed, DOE staff will contact the
nominee, obtain information from the nominee's past affiliations or
obtain information from publicly available sources, such as the
internet. A selection team will review the nomination packages. This
team will be comprised of representatives from several DOE Offices. The
selection team will seek balanced viewpoints and consider many
criteria, including: (a) Scientific or technical expertise, knowledge,
and experience; (b) stakeholder representation; (c) availability and
willingness to serve; and (d) skills working in committees, working
groups and advisory panels. The selection team will make
recommendations regarding membership to the Secretary of Energy for
review and selection of Committee members.
Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical
handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation. To ensure that
recommendations to the Committee take into account the needs of the
diverse groups served by DOE, membership shall include, to the extent
practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent the
needs of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups, and persons
with disabilities. Please note, however, that Federally-registered
lobbyists and individuals already serving on another Federal advisory
committee are ineligible for nomination.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Cymbalsky by telephone at 202-
287-1692 or by email at [email protected].
Issued in Washington, DC, on July 1, 2016.
Kathleen B. Hogan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy.
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