The EVOSTC PAC is a Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) committee formed pursuant to FACA and advises the Trustee Council on decisions relating to allocation of funds and the restoration and monitoring activities related to the oil spill. The composition of the PAC is intended to reflect balanced representation from the public at large as well as members from selected principal interests. Starting in 2024, PAC members serve a four-year period effective the date of appointment by the Secretary of the Interior.
The 2022-2024 PAC Operations Handbook provides background and guidelines for the PAC.
Nominations for the Public Advisory Committee are not currently being solicited, but during solicitation periods further information can be found on the PAC Call for Nominations page.
The PAC Charter is valid for two years. This Charter is in effect until October 3, 2026. 2024 FILED Charter, EVOS PAC, 10 03 2024 (PDF)
For more information on the role of the Public Advisory Committee, the nomination process, or copies of documents relating to the Public Advisory Committee, contact Joy Maglaqui at the Trustee Council Office, (907) 278-8012 (e-mail: joy.maglaqui@alaska.gov). The FACA Designated Federal Officer is Grace Cochon and can be contacted at: grace_cochon@ios.doi.gov.
Due to its status as a FACA committee, it is not appropriate for PAC members to discuss PAC or Trustee Council activities with the media or to speak on behalf of the PAC and/or Trustee Council. Media requests for information regarding the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council and/or the PAC can be addressed via email to dfg.evos.restoration@alaska.gov.
The current Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council Public Advisory Committee includes:
The following FACA Summary and Ethics Responsibilities was presented to the PAC by DOI staff at the PAC's September 7, 2022 meeting.
