The EPA announced in the Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 Federal Register that the agency is inviting nominations of candidates for the National Advisory Committee for the Development of Acute Exposure Guideline Levels (AEGLs) for Hazardous Substances (NAC/AEGL Committee).

The agency is calling for nominations from all sectors, including academia, industry, non-governmental organizations, and state, local and tribal governments. In an effort to obtain nominations of diverse candidates, the agency is encouraging nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups.

The agency noted its selection will be based on possession of extensive professional knowledge of toxicological methodologies and development of human health standards for acute exposure; a demonstrated ability to examine and analyze complicated human health issues with objectivity and integrity; excellent interpersonal as well as oral and written communication skills; and an ability and willingness to participate in a deliberative and collaborative process.

Qualified applicants must be prepared to process a substantial amount of complex and technical information, and have the ability to volunteer approximately 10 to 15 hours per month to the committee's activities, including participation in teleconference meetings and preparation of text for committee reports.

Nominations should be submitted by Nov. 12, 2010 Vacancies will be filled by March 2011.

SOURCE: Federal Register