[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 153 (Monday, August 10, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 47946]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-19519]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-HQ-IA-2015-N100; FXIA167109ADV15-156-FF09A00000]


Request for Nominees for the Advisory Council on Wildlife 
Trafficking

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Request for nominees.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), after consultation 
with the Co-Chairs of the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife 
Trafficking (Task Force), is seeking nominations for individuals to 
serve on the Advisory Council on Wildlife Trafficking (Council).

DATES: Nominations must be received by September 9, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Send nominations, preferably by email, to Mr. Cade London, 
Special Assistant, Assistant Director for International Affairs, at 
[email protected]. You may also send nominations via U.S. mail to 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Attention: Mr. Cade London; 5275 
Leesburg Pike, MS: IA; Falls Church, VA 22041-3803.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christina Meister, International 
Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, by email at 
[email protected] (preferable method of contact); by U.S. mail at 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: IA; Falls 
Church, VA 22041-3803; by telephone at (703) 358-2284; or by fax at 
(703) 358-2276.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Council's Role and Membership

    The Council was formed and conducts its operations in accordance 
with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 
Appendix). It reports to the Task Force through the Secretary of the 
Interior or her designee and functions solely as an advisory body. The 
Council advises and makes recommendations on issues related to 
combating wildlife trafficking, including, but not limited to:
    (1) Effective support for anti-poaching activities,
    (2) Coordinating regional law enforcement efforts,
    (3) Developing and supporting effective legal enforcement 
mechanisms, and
    (4) Developing strategies to reduce illicit trade and reduce 
consumer demand for illegally traded wildlife, including protected 
species.
    The Council meets approximately 3-4 times annually, and at such 
time as designated by the Designated Federal Officer.
    Members must include knowledgeable individuals from the private 
sector, former governmental officials, representatives of 
nongovernmental organizations, and others who are in a position to 
provide expertise and support to the Task Force. No member of the 
Council may be an employee of the Federal Government. Members' 
appointments will be for 3-year terms.
    Individuals who are federally registered lobbyists are ineligible 
to serve on all FACA and non-FACA boards, committees, or councils in an 
individual capacity. The term ``individual capacity'' refers to 
individuals who are appointed to exercise their own individual best 
judgment on behalf of the government, such as when they are designated 
Special Government Employees, rather than being appointed to represent 
a particular interest.

Nominating Potential Council Members

    The Department of the Interior is now seeking nominations for 
individuals to be considered as Council members. Nominations should 
include a resume providing contact information and an adequate 
description of the nominee's qualifications, including information that 
would enable the Department of the Interior to make an informed 
decision regarding whether individual nominees meet the membership 
requirements of the Council.

Gloria Bell,
Acting Assistant Director for International Affairs, U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-19519 Filed 8-7-15; 8:45 am]
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