[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 175 (Thursday, September 10, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 54583]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-22816]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-HQ-IA-2015-N175; FXIA167109ADV15-156-FF09A00000]


Request for Nominees for the Advisory Council on Wildlife 
Trafficking; Extension of Nominations Period

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of extension of nominations period.

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SUMMARY: On August 10, 2015, via a Federal Register notice, the 
Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), after consultation with the Co-
Chairs of the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking (Task 
Force), issued a call for nominations for individuals to serve on the 
Advisory Council on Wildlife Trafficking (Council). The due date for 
nominations is now extended.

DATES: Nominations must be received by September 25, 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: Mr. Cade London, Special Assistant, 
Assistant Director for International Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service, via email at [email protected], via phone at (703) 358-2584, 
or via fax at (703) 358-2115.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 10, 2015, via a Federal Register 
notice (80 FR 47946), the Secretary, after consultation with the Co-
Chairs of the Task Force, issued a call for nominations for individuals 
to serve on the Council. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is 
extending the nominations period to September 25, 2015.

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 extending the nominations 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.

    Dated: September 3, 2015.
Bryan Arroyo,
Assistant Director for International Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-22816 Filed 9-9-15; 8:45 am]
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