Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 8.09.2009

Local Government Advisory Committee

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to its Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC). Vacancies are anticipated to be filled by January 2010. Sources in addition to this Federal Register Notice may also be utilized in the solicitation of nominees. Background: The LGAC is a federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463. EPA established the LGAC in 1993 to provide independent advice to the EPA Administrator on a broad range of environmental issues affecting local government. Members serve as local elected and appointed officials representing: counties, cities, and other local governments; small communities; tribal governments; and state governments. Members are appointed by the EPA Administrator for two year terms with the possibility of reappointment to a second term. The LGAC usually meets 2-3 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. EPA is seeking