[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 162 (Monday, August 22, 2016)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-19934]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-HQ-IA-2016-N118; FXIA167109ADV16-156-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 21, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Send nominations, preferably by email, to Mr. Cade London, 
Special Assistant to the 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 to 
the 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: 

Council's Role

    The Council conducts its operations in accordance with the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA; 5 U.S.C. 
Appendix). It reports to the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife 
Trafficking through the Secretary of the Interior or his/her designee 
and functions solely as an advisory body. It advises and makes 
recommendations on issues relating 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 consumer 
demand for illegally traded wildlife, including protected species.
    The Council meets approximately four times annually, or as often as 
is necessary to complete its work.

Nominating Potential Council Members

    The Department of the Interior (Department) is seeking nominations 
for individuals to be considered as Council members. Nominations should 
include a resume providing contact information and a description of the 
nominee's qualifications that is adequate enough to enable the 
Department to make an informed decision regarding meeting the 
membership requirements of the Council.

Requirements for Council Membership

    Members must not be employees of the Federal Government. Membership 
includes knowledgeable individuals from the private sector, former 
governmental officials, nongovernmental organizations, and others who 
are in a position to provide expertise and support to the Task Force. 
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.
    Council members serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of the 
Interior. Appointments will be for 3-year terms.

    Dated: August 11, 2016.
Bryan Arroyo,
Assistant Director for International Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-19934 Filed 8-19-16; 8:45 am]
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