About the Environmental Management Advisory Board
What is the Environmental Management Advisory Board
The Environmental Management Advisory Board (EMAB) was created to provide independent
and external advice, information, and recommendations to the Assistant Secretary
for Environmental Management (EM) on corporate issues relating to accelerated site
clean-up and risk reduction.
EMAB's activities are governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), which was enacted
to ensure that the general public has access to advisory board deliberations and recommendations.
The membership of EMAB includes individuals from governmental and non-governmental entities,
private industry, and scientific and academic communities.
EMAB may constitute specialized sub-committees to fulfill its charge of advising
the Assistant Secretary on environmental management strategies and private sector
best management practices that may be applicable to the Assistant Secretary's program
objectives. If required, technical experts may be appointed to the Board and its sub-committees
to provide specialized information and assistance. As with EMAB members, all experts
serve without pay.
What Does The Board Do?
The EMAB serves as a counselor to the Assistant Secretary on how to effectively
implement the EM program and provides advice on how to overcome obstacles and
challenges that threaten the program's timely success. The Board also works to
identify applicable private sector best management practices and provides counsel
on how to integrate them into the EM program. The Board works with the private sector
to identify barriers to the effective execution of the Assistant Secretary's program
objectives and facilitates discussions between the Department and private industry for
knowledge sharing. Lastly, EMAB provides strategic management advice on where and how to focus
the Program's resources to achieve maximum impact and greatest risk reduction.
Who Serves on the Board?
2008 Environmental Management Advisory Board Members with Former Environmental Management Assistant
Secretary James Rispoli and EMAB Executive Director/Designated Federal Officer Terri Lamb
EMAB membership reflects a diversity of views, demographics, expertise, and professional
and academic experience. The following members comprise the current Board:
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Mr. James Ajello (Chairman)
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Mr. A. James Barnes
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana
Mr. Paul Dabbar
J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc.
New York, New York
Mr. G. Brian Estes
Consultant
Williamsburg, Virginia
Dr. Dennis P. Ferrigno
CAF & Associates, LLC
Littleton, Colorado
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Mr. Keith Klein
Consultant
Richland, Washington
Mr. John Owsley
Tennessee Department of
Environment and Conservation
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Dr. Lawrence Papay
PQR , LLC
La Jolla, California
Mr. Willie Preacher
State and Tribal Government Working Group
Blackfoot, Idaho
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Ms. Lessie Price
Aiken City Council
Aiken, South Carolina
Ms. Jennifer A. Salisbury
Attorney-at-Law
Corrales, New Mexico
Mr. David W. Swindle, Jr., P.E.
EG&G Division/URS Corporation
Germantown, Maryland
Mr. Robert J. Thompson
Energy Communities Alliance
Richland, Washington
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If you are interested in serving on the Board, please send or email your resume
to Terri Lamb at the address listed below.
What are the Board's Responsibilities?
- Submitting advice and recommendations to the Assistant Secretary for EM on programmatic issues.
- Representing and communicating a variety of professional backgrounds and interests in discussions and collaborations.
DOE's Obligations to the Board Include:
- Keeping the Board informed about key issues and upcoming decisions.
- Requesting advice well in advance of DOE deadlines.
- Considering and responding in a timely manner to all Board recommendations.
- Providing adequate administrative and technical support
How Can You Get Involved?
The semi-annual EMAB public meetings serve as an opportunity for exchange between
members of the Board, DOE, and interested organizations and citizens. These meetings
rotate through various sites around the country and always include a public comment
and question/answer session through which you can voice your issues or submit written
questions. DOE responds to the comments and considers them during future decision-making.
Department of Energy Contact:
Terri Lamb
Executive Director,
Environmental Management
Advisory Board (EMAB)
Phone: (202) 586-9007
Email:
Terri.Lamb@em.doe.gov
