# Science Advisory Board Request for Nomination of Members and Consultants > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A96-8662 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Notice - **Published:** April 8, 1996 - **Citation:** 61 FR 15479 ## Text ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-5454-8] Science Advisory Board Request for Nomination of Members and Consultants In accordance with its standard operating procedures (SAB-FRL-2657- 4 dated August 21, 1984), the Science Advisory Board (SAB), including the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and the Clean Air Act Compliance Advisory Council (CAACAC), of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting nominations for Members and Consultants (M/Cs). As part of this effort, the Agency is publishing this notice to describe the purpose of the SAB and to invite the public to nominate appropriately qualified candidates of any gender or ethnic background to fill upcoming vacancies. This process supplements other efforts to identify qualified candidates. The SAB is composed of Non-Federal Government scientists and engineers who are employed on an intermittent basis to provide independent advice directly to the EPA Administrator on technical aspects of public health and environmental issues confronting the Agency. Members of the SAB are appointed by the Administrator-- generally in October--to serve two years terms with some possibilities for reappointment. Consultants are appointed throughout the year, as the need arises, by the Staff Director of the Science Advisory Board to serve renewable one-year terms and serve on SAB committees, as needed. Many individuals serve as consultants prior to serving as members. Any interested person or organization many nominate qualified persons to serve on the SAB. Nominees should be qualified by education, training and [[Page 15480]] experience to evaluate scientific, engineering and/or economics information on issues referred to and addressed by the Board. Members and Consultants most often serve in association with one of the following standing committees: Clean Air Act Compliance Analysis Council, Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, Drinking Water Committee, Ecological Processes and Effects Committee, Environmental Economics Advisory Committee, Environmental Engineering Committee, Environmental Health Committee, Integrated Human Exposure Committee, Radiation Advisory Committee, and Research Strategies Advisory Committee. Members and Consultants can expect to attend 1-6 meetings per year, based upon the activity of the committee on which they serve. M/Cs generally serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs) (40 CFR part 3, subpart F or EPA Ethics Advisory 88-6 dated 7/6/88) and receive compensation, in addition to reimbursement at the Federal Government rate for travel and per diem expenses while serving on the SAB. SGEs are required to complete an application package, including a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Nominees should be identified by name, occupation, position, address, telephone number, fax number, email address (if available) and SAB committee of primary interest. Nominations should include a current resume that addresses the nominee's background, experience, qualifications, and specific areas of expertise. Information on the nominees will be entered into the SAB's data base for potential M/Cs which will be consulted whenever vacancies arise and/or when special expertise is needed for particular reviews. This request for nominations does not imply any commitment by the Agency to select individuals to serve as a member of or consultant to the Science Advisory Board from the responses received. Nominations should be submitted to: Ms. Carolyn Osborne, Project Coordinator, Science Advisory Board, USEPA, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460 Tel: (202) 260-8414 no later than June 14, 1996. Additional information concerning the Science Advisory Board, its structure, function, and composition, may be found in the Annual Report of the Staff Director which is available by calling (202) 260-8414 or by way on Internet at [email protected] Dated: March 29, 1996. Donald G. Barnes, Staff Director Science Advisory Board. [FR Doc. 96-8662 Filed 4-5-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A96-8662. Public record. Not legal advice.