EPA Seeks Nominations for the Pesticide Program Dialogue CommitteeThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting nominations for membersh...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting nominations for membership on the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC). Established in 1995, the PPDC is a diverse group of stakeholders who provide feedback to EPA on various regulatory, policy, and program implementation initiatives related to pesticides.
To maintain a broad representation of members for the PPDC, EPA is seeking nominations from:
Federal, state, local and tribal governments.
Pesticide industry and trade associations.
Pesticide users.
Grower and commodity groups.
Environmental and public interest groups.
Farm worker organizations.
Public health organizations.
Animal welfare groups.
Academia.
To be considered, all 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 telephone number.
Brief Statement describing the nominee's interest and availability in serving on the PPDC.
Résumé or CV.
Short biography (no more than 2 paragraphs) describing the professional and educational qualifications of the nominee, including a list of relevant activities, or any current or previous experience on advisory committees.
Letter[s] of recommendation from a third party supporting the nomination. The letter(s) should describe how the nominee's experience and knowledge will bring value to the work of the PPDC.
Nominations must be emailed or postmarked no later than August 10, 2023, and can be submitted by email to Jeffrey Chang (chang.jeffrey@epa.gov">chang.jeffrey@epa.gov) with the subject line “PPDC Membership 2023” or by mail to:
Jeffrey Chang
PPDC Designated Federal Officer
Office of Pesticide Programs
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20460
For additional information, read the Federal Register notice on nominations for the PPDC or contact the DFO, Jeffrey Chang (chang.jeffrey@epa.gov">chang.jeffrey@epa.gov) or call (202) 566-2213.
Learn more about the PPDC.