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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 29 (Monday, February 13, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7576-7577]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-3294]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9630-3]

Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of Request for Nominations to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural 
Communities Committee (FRRCC).

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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 the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities 
Federal Advisory Committee (FRRCC). Vacancies are anticipated to be 
filled by May 2012. Sources in addition to this Federal Register Notice 
may also be utilized in the solicitation of nominees.

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    Background: The FRRCC is a federal advisory committee chartered 
under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463. The 
FRRCC was established in 2008 and provides independent advice to the 
EPA Administrator on a broad range of environmental issues and policies 
that are of importance to agriculture and rural communities. Members 
serve as representatives from academia, industry (e.g., farm groups and 
allied industries), non-governmental organizations, and state, local, 
and tribal governments.
    Members are appointed by the EPA Administrator for two-year terms 
with the possibility of reappointment. The FRRCC generally meets two 
(2) times annually, or as needed and approved by the Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO). Meetings will generally be held in Washington, DC. 
Members serve on the Committee in a voluntary capacity.
    We are unable to provide honoraria or compensation for your 
services. However, if needed, you may receive travel and per diem 
allowances where appropriate and according to applicable federal travel 
regulations. EPA is seeking nominations from all sectors, including 
academia, industry (e.g., farm groups and allied industries), non-
governmental organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments. 
Members who are actively engaged in farming or ranching are encouraged 
to apply. 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 Committee members, EPA will seek candidates who 
possess: Extensive professional knowledge of agricultural issues and 
environmental policy; a demonstrated ability to examine and analyze 
complicated environmental issues with objectivity and integrity; 
excellent interpersonal as well as oral and written communication 
skills; and an ability and willingness to participate in a deliberative 
and collaborative process. In addition, well-qualified applicants must 
be prepared to process a substantial amount of complex and technical 
information, and have the ability to volunteer approximately 10 to 15 
hours per month to the Committee's activities, including participation 
in teleconference meetings and preparation of text for Committee 
reports.
    Submissions Procedure: All nominations must be identified by name, 
occupation, organization, position, current business address, email 
address, and daytime telephone number, and must include: (1) A resume 
detailing relevant experience and professional and educational 
qualifications of the nominee; and (2) a brief statement (one page or 
less) describing the nominee's interest in serving on the Committee. 
Interested candidates may self-nominate.

DATES: Applicants are encouraged to submit all nominations materials by 
March 15, 2012 in order to ensure fullest consideration.

ADDRESSES: Submit all nominations to: Alicia Kaiser, Designated Federal 
Officer, Office of the Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency (MC 1101A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460. 
You may also email nominations with the subject line Committee 
Nomination to: Kaiser.Alicia@epa.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alicia Kaiser, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Email: 
Kaiser.Alicia@epa.gov; Telephone: (202) 564-7273.

    Dated: February 6, 2012.
Alicia Kaiser,
Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-3294 Filed 2-10-12; 8:45 am]
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