Formation of New Technical Advisory Committees for Air and Water [27 Pa.B. 2197] The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) announces the formation of two new technical advisory committees to replace the former Air and WaterQuality Technical Advisory Committee (AWQTAC). The Water Resources Advisory Committee and the Air Technical Advisory Committee will assume and expand the roles of the Water and Air Subcommittees of AWQTAC. The first meetings of the new committees will be held in June 1997 in the Rachel Carson State Office Building.
The AWQTAC has provided the Department with invaluable scientific and technical advice since 1979, and the Department appreciates and heartily applauds their assistance. The need for the AWQTAC to address complex technical issues has increased greatly in recent years, and this led to the split into two free-standing technical advisory committees.
Current members of the AWQTAC have been invited to retain membership on the new committee of their choosing. The new committees also offer the opportunity for the addition of a limited number of new members with particular science or technology backgrounds and skills that could benefit the water or air programs. Persons who wish to offer their assistance to serve on either of the committees are requested to submit a letter of interest, describing their background and identifying the committee for which they wish to be considered, along with a current resume to Peggy Williamson, Department of Environmental Protection, Air, Recycling and Radiation Protection, P. O. Box 2063, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063 by May 27, 1997. Resumes may also be faxed to Ms. Williamson at (717) 787-8885 or E-mail williamson.peggy @a1.dep.state.pa.us.
New members will be chosen based upon the Department's need for specific areas of expertise in evaluating options for the air and water programs and regulatory initiatives.
JAMES M. SEIF,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 97-688. Filed for public inspection May 2, 1997, 9:00 a.m.]
