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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 1, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10618-10619]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04445]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9943-11-ORD]

Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board (ELAB) Membership

AGENCY: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice soliciting nominations for membership.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) invites 
nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be 
considered for appointment to its Environmental Laboratory Advisory 
Board (ELAB). The ELAB is a multi-stakeholder federal advisory 
committee that provides independent advice and recommendations to the 
EPA Administrator, Science Advisor, and Forum on Environmental 
Measurements (FEM) about cross-cutting issues related to enhancing 
EPA's measurement programs, and facilitating the operation and 
expansion of national environmental accreditation.
    This notice solicits nominations to fill eight-nine (8-9) new 
vacancies. To maintain diverse representation, nominees will be 
selected from the following stakeholder work force sectors:

 Academia
 Business and industry
 Environmental laboratory commercial, municipal, small, other
 Environmental laboratory suppliers of services
 State and local Government agencies
 Tribal governments and indigenous groups
 Trade associations

    Within these sectors, EPA is seeking nominees with knowledge in 
methods development; measurements; monitoring and regulatory programs; 
quality systems; and environmental accreditation. In an effort to 
obtain nominations of diverse candidates, the agency encourages 
nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups. All 
nominations will be fully considered.
    Any interested person or organization may nominate qualified 
persons to be considered for appointment to this advisory committee. 
Individuals may self-nominate. Nominees should possess the following 
qualifications:
     Demonstrated experience with environmental measurement 
programs and environmental accreditation;
     Willingness to commit time to the committee, and 
demonstrated ability to work constructively and effectively on 
committees;
     Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication 
and consensus-building skills; and
     Ability to serve a 2-year appointment and volunteer 
approximately 5-7 hours per month to support the Board's activities.
    How to Submit Nominations: Nominations can be submitted in 
electronic format (preferred) to Ms. Lara P. Phelps, Designated Federal 
Officer, US EPA, MC E243-05, 109 T. W. Alexander Drive, Research 
Triangle Park, NC 27709, or email to phelps.lara@epa.gov and should be 
received by April 1, 2016 for October 2016 appointment. To be 
considered, all nomination packages should include:
     Current contact information for the nominee, including the 
nominee's name, organization (and position within that organization), 
current business address, email address, and daytime telephone number.
     Brief statement describing the nominee's interest in 
serving on the ELAB.
     Resume describing the professional and educational 
qualifications of the nominee, including a list of relevant activities, 
and any current or previous service on advisory committees.

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     Letter(s) of recommendation from a third party supporting 
the nomination.
    For further questions regarding this notice, please contact Lara P. 
Phelps at (919) 541-5544 or phelps.lara@epa.gov.

    Dated: February 23, 2016.
Thomas Burke,
EPA Science Advisor.
[FR Doc. 2016-04445 Filed 2-29-16; 8:45 am]
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