North Idaho Times

  Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the appointment of 22 individuals to the 34-member Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC), including Moscow Deputy City Supervisor for Public Works & Services Tyler Palmer. 

“Our partnerships with local governments are critical to EPA’s efforts to tackle the climate crisis and ensure that investments from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act reach the communities that need them most,” said EPA Administrator Michael Regan. “The recommendations provided by the LGAC today demonstrate the pride we take in prioritizing local voices, and I look forward to working with the new membership over the coming year.” 

“It is critical that local governments are actively engaged in providing comment and guidance on matters that directly impact cities across the nation. Deputy City Supervisor Tyler Palmer will be a great addition to the LGAC,” said Moscow Mayor Arthur Bettge.

Members were chosen from a pool of more than 80 highly qualified candidates. Selections for the one- and two-year terms were made in accordance with the LGAC charter to achieve balance and diversity in terms of geographic location, gender, ethnicity, and stakeholder perspective.

Chartered in 1993 under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Local Government Advisory Committee provides independent policy advice to the EPA Administrator on a broad range of issues affecting local governments. The Small Community Advisory Subcommittee was established by EPA in 1996 to advise the Administrator on environmental issues of concern to the residents of smaller communities.

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