Selection of RAB Members.

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3-10c for a fuller discussion of this policy.) Sample documents that may be used in the RAB

formulation process are provided at appendices C, D, E, and F. All community members

identified on a local public-participation mailing list should be contacted. This process should

be completed in consultation with the state, the EPA, and the existing TRC.

b. Selection of RAB Members.

(1) A selection panel made up of community members will be formed. This panel will

recommend the community members who will serve on the RAB. This panel will be organized

by the PM, with support from the geographic district PAO, in consultation with EPA, as

applicable, and state regulators. Members of the selection panel may not serve as RAB

members. The selection panel should represent a cross section of the community and its views.

Representatives of minority populations and low-income groups should be included in the

process. Panel members can be drawn from the following sources:

(a) Local residents/community members.

(b) Current TRC members.

(c) Local environmental groups/activists, civic groups.

(d) Business and religious community, school districts.

(e) Low-income and minority groups.

(f) Local government, local regulatory agencies.

(g) Homeowners Associations.

(h) Native American tribes/tribal governments.

(i) Landowners of FUDS properties.

(2) The selection panel must reflect the diverse community interests and be made up of

community members only. A number of options may be used when forming a selection panel

provided that the membership selection process reflects balance and diversity. The PM, in

consultation with EPA and the state, may choose any of the following:

(a) Organize a selection panel of community members to nominate RAB members.

(b) Identify a neutral facilitator to establish the selection panel.

(c) Have community representatives choose the members of the selection panel.

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