EPA published a Federal Register notice on November 15 seeking nominations of qualified individuals to be considered for appointment to the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC). Established under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), NDWAC serves as a vehicle to “provide practical and independent advice, consultation and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on the activities, functions, policies, and regulations required by the SDWA.” There are five pending NDWAC vacancies for three-year terms extending through December 15, 2016. Nominees for the upcoming vacancies are due to EPA by December 20.
The Federal Register notice, as well as additional information on NDWAC functions and processes, are accessible through EPA’s NDWAC webpage.