Notification of Request for Nominations to the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council

Publication Date: 
Tuesday, December 27, 2022 - 4:00am
Description: 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to its National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC). The NEJAC was chartered to provide advice regarding broad, cross-cutting issues related to environmental justice. This notice solicits nominations to fill approximately ten (10) new vacancies for terms through September 2024. To maintain the representation outlined by the charter, nominees will be selected to represent: academia, business and industry; community-based; non- governmental organizations; state and local governments; and tribal governments and indigenous organizations. We are interested in adding members located in in all EPA regions. Vacancies are anticipated to be filled by September 2023. Sources in addition to this Federal Register Notice will be utilized in the solicitation of nominees.

Creator: 
Environmental Protection Agency