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EPA - 84707 - Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) Advisory Council - Agency Authority

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) Advisory Council	Agency Name	Environmental Protection Agency
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	84707
Original Establishment Date	10/12/2023	Committee Status	Terminated
Actual Termination Date	4/23/2025	Committee URL	https://www.epa.gov/faca/hbcu-msi-federal-advis...
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	20
Terminated This FY	Yes	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Public Engagement and Outreach Specialist
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Current Charter Date	10/12/2023	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Deondra
Date Of Renewal Charter	10/12/2025	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date	4/23/2025	Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Randle
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority	E.O. 14283	Designated Federal Officer Phone*	202-566-1353
Establishment Authority*	Agency Authority	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	N/A
Specific Establishment Authority*	HBCU-MSI AC is in the public interest and supports the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in performing its duties and responsibilities under the agency’s FY 2022 – FY 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.	Designated Federal Officer Email*	randle.deondra@epa.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	10/12/2023
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Non Scientific Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Terminate
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The HBCU-MSI AC will provide advice and recommendations to EPA on how to leverage Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU-MSI’s) to nurture the next generation of environmental leaders and ensure that these vital institutions of higher learning have the resources and support to continue to thrive for generations to come. It is part of a comprehensive effort to advance economic and educational opportunities for all Americans while protecting human health and the environment.
How is membership balanced?*	The HBCU-MSI AC will be composed of approximately 15-20 members. Members will serve as Representative members of non-Federal interests, community-based organizations, research, and academia. If needed, members may be appointed to serve as Regular Government Employees or Special Government Employees. Representative members are selected to represent the points of view held by specific organizations, associations, or classes of individuals.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The HBCU-MSI AC expects to meet approximately two to three times a year for in-person or virtual meetings.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The HBCU-MSI AC brings together a cross-section of individuals with the needed range of experience and perspectives that will facilitate a more effective discussion of the technical issues and policy options that will support adequate evaluation of, and input into, EPA positions and actions. There are no other existing EPA advisory committees that have a mission to provide advice on HBCUs and MSIs on critical policy and technical issues to advance equity in economic and social opportunities for all Americans.
Why close or partially close meetings?	Not applicable
Recommendation Remarks

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	Yes	Action Reorganize Priorities*	Yes
Outcome Trust In Government		Action Reallocate Resources
Outcome Major Policy Changes		Action Issued New Regulations
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research		Action Proposed Legislation
Outcome Effective Grant Making		Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments
Outcome Improved Service Delivery		Action Other
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction		Action Comment
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements		Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other		Number Of Grants Reviewed
Outcome Comment		Number Of Grants Recommended
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended
Cost Savings Comment		Grants Review Comment
Number Of Recommendations*	0	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment		Access Agency Website
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	0.00%	Access Committee Website
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment		Access GSA FACA Website
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment		Access Other
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment
Agency Feedback Comment*	0	Narrative Description*	The Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institution Federal Advisory Council (HBCU/MSI FAC) provides important policy advice to the EPA Administrator and the Office of the Administrator’s Office of Public Engagement and Environmental Education (OPEEE) leadership and senior management on a wide range of implementation issues required by the HBCU Partners Act (Public Law 116-270). The committee’s activities include providing advice on critical policy and technical issues to advance economic and social opportunities for all Americans and strengthen the capacity of HBCUs and MSIs to provide the highest-quality education, participate in and benefit from federal programs, and support key Administration policies. This informed policy advice is of substantial benefit in meeting the AO’s and OPEEE’s strategic goals and priorities and increase HBCUs/MSIs ability to integrate actions into relevant policy and engagement decisions and encourage sustainable environmental communities.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*		1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*
2. Payments to Federal Members*		2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*
3. Payments to Federal Staff*		3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*
4. Payments to Consultants*		4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*		5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*		6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*		7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*		8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*
10. Other Costs		10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*
11. Total Costs	$0.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	2/19/2025 10:16 AM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*		Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks

Interest Areas

Category Area Civil Rights Civil Rights Equal Opportunity Minorities Education Education Schools and Academic Institutions Environment Environmental Issues

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