EPA Seeks Members for U.S.-Mexico Border Board
Published Date: 6/26/2026
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Summary
The EPA is looking for awesome people to join the Good Neighbor Environmental Board, which helps improve the environment and infrastructure along the U.S.-Mexico border. They need 11-15 new members from different backgrounds like business, government, and nonprofits. If you want to help shape border projects, send your nomination by August 10, 2026. Members volunteer about 10-15 hours a month and can get travel costs covered, but no pay.
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Voluntary Board Service: Time, Pay, Travel
If you join the Good Neighbor Environmental Board, you serve a two-year term, meet about three times a year, and are expected to contribute about 10 to 15 hours per month. Members serve voluntarily (no pay), but may receive travel and per diem allowances under federal travel rules and the agency's budget.
Open Call: 11–15 Board Vacancies, Apply by Aug 10
The EPA is seeking nominations to fill approximately 11–15 vacancies on the Good Neighbor Environmental Board and wants nominees submitted by August 10, 2026. The agency requests candidates from business and industry, academia, non-governmental organizations, and local, state, county, and tribal governments with expertise including State and Tribal waste reuse initiatives and scrap industries (food, rubber, critical minerals, and precious metals); individuals may self-nominate.
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