Section 1536.602-2 - Establishment of evaluation boards(a) The Environmental Protection Agency Architect-Engineer Evaluation Board is established as a central permanent Board located at Headquarters EPA under authority delegated to the Director, Office of Acquisition Management, which may be re-delegated.(b) The Service Center Manager (SCM) is delegated the authority to appoint either one or two additional voting members as may be appropriate for a particular project.(c) In the event of an emergency or extended absence, a member may designate, in writing, with the concurrence of the Chairperson, an alternate experienced in architecture, engineering, or construction to serve in his/her absence.(d) The duties of the advisory member shall include, but not be limited to, the following:(1) Assuring that the criteria set forth in the public notice are applied in the evaluation process; and(2) Assuring that actions taken during the evaluation process do not compromise subsequent procurement actions.59 FR 18977, Apr. 21, 1994, as amended at 67 FR 5052, Feb. 4, 2002; 70 FR 61569, Oct. 25, 2005