[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 107 (Monday, June 4, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32978-32979]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-13049]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. Geological Survey
Call for Nominations to the National Geospatial Advisory
Committee
AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior.
ACTION: Call for Nominations.
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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 Secretary of the Interior through the
Federal Geographic Data Committee related to management of Federal
geospatial programs, development of the National Spatial Data
Infrastructure, and the implementation of Office of Management and
Budget Circular A-16 and Executive Order 12906. The Committee reviews
and comments upon geospatial policy and management issues and provides
a forum for views of non-Federal stakeholders in the geospatial
community.
DATES: Nominations to participate on this Committee must be received by
July 19, 2012.
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 may come from employers, associations, professional
organizations, or other geospatial organizations and should include:
1. A nomination letter summarizing the nominee's qualifications and
interest in Committee membership and describing the nominee's ability
to represent a sector or stakeholder group.
2. A biographical sketch, resume, or vita.
3. One letter of reference and the names and contact information of
two additional references.
4. Contact information for the nominee (name, title, organization,
mailing address, email address, and phone number).
Additional information about the nomination process is posted on
the NGAC Web page at 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 FACA. It reports to the Secretary of
the Interior through the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) 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 up to 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 10 positions on the committee
will be appointed during this round of appointments. Nominations will
be reviewed by the FGDC and additional information may be requested
from nominees. Final selection and appointment of committee members
will be made by the Secretary of the Interior. Individuals who are
currently federally registered lobbyists are ineligible to serve on all
FACA and non-FACA boards, committees, or councils.
The Committee meets approximately 3-4 times per year. Committee
members will serve without compensation, but travel and per diem costs
will be provided by USGS. The USGS will also provide necessary support
services to the Committee. Committee meetings are open to the public.
Notice of committee meetings are published in the Federal Register at
least 15 days before the date
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of the meeting. The public will have an opportunity to provide input at
these meetings.
Dated: May 23, 2012.
Ivan DeLoatch,
Executive Director, Federal Geographic Data Committee.
[FR Doc. 2012-13049 Filed 6-1-12; 8:45 am]
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