[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 132 (Monday, July 13, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33457-33458]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-16386]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


Call for Nominations to the National Geospatial Advisory 
Committee

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior.

ACTION: Call for Nominations, National Geospatial Advisory Committee.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Interior is seeking nominations to serve 
on the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC). The NGAC is a 
Federal Advisory Committee established under the authority of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The Committee provides advice 
and recommendations to the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC), 
through the FGDC Chair (the Secretary of the Interior or designee), 
related to management of Federal geospatial programs, the development 
of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), and the 
implementation of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-16 
and Executive Order 12906. The Committee reviews and comments upon 
geospatial policy and management issues and provides a forum to convey 
views representative of non-Federal stakeholders in the geospatial 
community.

DATES: Nominations to participate on this Committee must be received by 
August 21, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Send nominations electronically to [email protected], 
or by mail to John Mahoney, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of 
the Interior, 909 First Avenue, Suite 800, Seattle, WA 98104.
    Nominations should include:
    1. Contact information for the nominee (name, title, organization, 
mailing address, e-mail address, phone number).
    2. A statement summarizing the nominee's qualifications and 
interest in Committee membership and describing the nominee's ability 
to represent a stakeholder group.
    3. A biographical sketch, resume, or vita.
    4. One letter of reference and a list of two additional references 
with contact information.
    Additional information and instructions about the nomination 
process are posted on the NGAC Web page at http://www.fgdc.gov/ngac.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Mahoney, USGS (206-220-4621).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee conducts its operations in 
accordance with the provisions of the FACA. It reports to the Secretary 
of the Interior through the Chair of the FGDC Steering Committee and 
functions solely as an advisory body. The Committee provides 
recommendations and advice to the Department and the FGDC on policy and 
management issues related to the effective operation of Federal 
geospatial programs.
    The NGAC includes 25-30 members, selected to generally achieve a 
balanced representation of the viewpoints of the various partners 
involved in national geospatial activities. NGAC members are appointed 
for staggered terms, and approximately one-half of the seats on the 
committee will be appointed during this round of appointments.
    Nominations will be reviewed by the FGDC. Additional information 
may be requested from nominees. Final selection and appointment of 
committee members will be made by the Secretary of the Interior.
    The Committee meets approximately 3-4 times per year. Committee 
members will serve without compensation. Travel and per diem costs will 
be provided for Committee members by USGS. The USGS will provide 
necessary support services to the Committee. Committee meetings will be 
open to the public. Notice of committee meetings will be published in 
the Federal Register at least 15 days before the date of the meeting. 
The public will have an opportunity to provide input at these meetings.
    In accordance with FACA, a copy of the Committee's charter will be 
filed with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services 
Administration. The current version of the NGAC charter is available at 
http://www.fgdc.gov/ngac.


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    Dated: July 5, 2009.
Ivan DeLoatch,
Staff Director, Federal Geographic Data Committee.
[FR Doc. E9-16386 Filed 7-10-09; 8:45 am]
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