The board's mission is to ensure the fair treatment
and meaningful involvement of all commonwealth residents regardless of race,
color, national origin or income in the environmental decision-making process.
For more information about the Office of Environmental Advocate, visit the
DEP's Web site at http://www.

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(717-772-5996).

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Burkle Center for International
Relations will co-sponsor a conference later this month that will focus on key
economic issues in the region, including energy security, Asia's emerging role
in the petroleum market and the Middle East's impact on the global
marketplace. For more information on the
Burkle Center for International Relations and the conference visit our website
at http://www. "We are seeking applicants who want to
work with the department to enhance its communication and responsiveness to
all Pennsylvania residents.
Potential candidates should have an interest in environmental justice
issues and have a background in one of the following areas: environmental
justice, community residents, public sector (other government entities),
academia, industry, public policy, public health, community groups , faith-
based organizations, health insurance, hospitals, transportation or
environmental health .

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"The board is a dynamic group of community-minded men and women who
provide invaluable input to DEP on a host of environmental issues," DEP
Secretary Kathleen A.us, Keyword: "Environmental
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Interested candidates should send their resumes to Director Ayanna King,
Office of Environmental Advocate, via e-mail (ayking@state."

CONTACT: Susan Rickens, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection, +1-717-787-1323.

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WHAT: Power of Prosperity: An Opportunity for Growth, Development, and
Reform in the Middle East

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Sunday, January 29 to Tuesday, January 31 , 2006

WHERE: TBA
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UCLA's Ronald W. Burkle Center for International Relations Announces International Conference on Energy Issues and the Middle East in Qatar

Burkle Center for International Relations (BCIR) is an
integral part of the UCLA International Institute which provides the highest
quality policy analysis on the most pressing problems on the global
geopolitical landscape that affect American foreign policy.

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Co-sponsored by the State of Qatar; Attendees Include High
Level International Leaders

LOS ANGELES, As developments in the Middle East
Region continue to progress rapidly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the
State of Qatar and the UCLA Ronald W.edu/bcir/doha/.

PA DEP Seeks Members for Environmental Justice Advisory Board

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The conference, The Power of Prosperity: An Opportunity for Growth,
Development, and Reform in the Middle East, will be held in Doha, Qatar and
will include participation by high-ranking international leaders from the
United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The Center's work
includes research , teaching and public outreach and service on the
contemporary world and the role of the United States in global security,
military, political, social and economic affairs., The Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection is seeking candidates to join the Environmental
Justice Advisory Board .

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All members of the advisory board are volunteers and
do not receive compensation from DEP , although the department will reimburse
all travel expenses to attend meetings.pa.

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Interested candidates should be able to attend the board's quarterly
meetings in Harrisburg .depweb.

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Members of the advisory board conduct fact-findings, develop protocols and
make recommendations to the department with respect to the development,
implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and
policies.