6560-50-P
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-11932-01-R5]
Request for Nominations to the Great Lakes Advisory Board
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.
SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites
nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates who
desire to serve as members of EPA’s Great Lakes Advisory Board
(GLAB). The GLAB is chartered to provide advice and
recommendations to the EPA Administrator, through the Great
Lakes National Program Manager, on matters related to the Great
Lakes Restoration Initiative and on domestic matters related to
the implementation of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
between the U.S. and Canada. For appointment consideration,
nominations should be submitted by July 30, 2024. Sources in
addition to this Federal Register notice may also be utilized in
the solicitation of nominees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Alana Davicino, Designated Federal Officer, Great Lakes National
Program Office, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West
Jackson Boulevard, (G–9J), Chicago, Illinois; telephone number:
312-886-2307, email address: davicino.alana@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The GLAB was established in accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., 10) and

41 CFR 102–3.50(d). The board will provide advice and
recommendations on matters related to the Great Lakes
Restoration Initiative. The board will also advise on domestic
matters related to implementation of the Great Lakes Water
Quality Agreement between the U.S. and Canada.
The major objectives will be to provide advice and
recommendations on:
a. Great Lakes protection and restoration activities;
b. Long term goals, objectives, and priorities for Great Lakes
protection and restoration; and
c. Other issues identified by the Great Lakes Interagency Task
Force/Regional Working Group.
The GLAB is expected to meet in person or by electronic means
(e.g., telephone, videoconference, webcast, etc.) approximately
two (2) times per year, or as otherwise needed and approved by
the Designated Federal Officer. In-person meetings will be held
in the Great Lakes region.
Nominations: The GLAB will be composed of approximately fifteen
(15) members who will serve as representative members of nonFederal interests. In selecting members, EPA will consider
candidates representing a broad range of Great Lakes
stakeholders, including, but not limited to: Environmental
groups; agricultural groups; industry and/or business groups;
citizen groups; environmental justice groups; foundations;
academia; and State, local and Tribal governments. In selecting
members, EPA will consider the differing perspectives and

breadth of collective experience needed to address the GLAB's
charter. Other criteria used to evaluate nominees will include:
• Experience with Great Lakes issues;
• Leadership and consensus-building experience in Great Lakes
organizations, businesses, and workgroups;
• Membership in professional societies involved with Great Lakes
issues;
• Academic leadership and expertise;
• Community leadership; and
• Representation of multiple constituencies within the Great
Lakes basin.
GLAB is a Federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463. Members serve on the
committee in a voluntary capacity. Although we are unable to
offer compensation or an honorarium, members may receive travel
and per diem allowances, according to applicable Federal travel
regulations and the agency’s budget.
According to the mandates of FACA, committees are required to
support diversity across a broad range of constituencies,
sectors, and groups. In accordance with Executive Order 14035
(June 25, 2021) and consistent with law, EPA values and welcomes
opportunities to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and
accessibility on its Federal advisory committees. EPA’s Federal
advisory committees strive to have a workforce that reflects the
diversity of the American people.
How to Submit Nominations:

Any interested person or organization may nominate qualified
persons to be considered for appointment to the GLAB.
Individuals may self-nominate. For appointment consideration,
interested nominees should submit the application materials
electronically via email to davicino.alana@epa.gov with the
subject line “GLAB Nominations 2024”.
To be considered, nominations 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 phone number;
• A brief statement describing the nominee's interest in serving
on the GLAB;
• A resume and a short biography (no more than two paragraphs)
describing the professional and educational qualifications of
the nominee, including a list of relevant activities and any
current or previous service on Federal advisory committees; and
• A description of the nominee's EPA grant funding history
including current EPA grant activities if applicable. If this
does not apply to the nominee, please provide a brief statement
indicating so.
• Optional: Letter(s) of recommendation from a third party
supporting the nomination. Letter(s) should describe how the
nominee's experience and knowledge will bring value to the work
of the GLAB.

To help the Agency evaluate the effectiveness of its outreach
efforts, nominees are requested to use their submission packages
to identify how they became aware of this request for
nominations.
Dated: May 29, 2024.
Debra Shore,
Regional Administrator, Region 5.

[FR Doc. 2024-13203 Filed: 6/17/2024 8:45 am; Publication Date: 6/18/2024]