[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 67 (Monday, April 8, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13952-13953]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-06828]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-HQ-MB-2019-N011; FXGO1664091HCC0-FF09D00000-189]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Advisory Group; Call
for Nominations
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Call for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Interior seeks nominations for
individuals to be considered to fill one vacancy to serve as a member
of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Advisory Group. The
Advisory Group operates under statutory procedures established in the
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act, which promotes long-term
conservation of neotropical migratory birds and their habitats.
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DATES: Written nominations must be postmarked by April 29, 2019.
ADDRESSES: Please address and submit your nomination letters via U.S.
mail or hand delivery to Mr. Jerome Ford, Assistant Director--Migratory
Birds; Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Advisory Group; U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service; 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS:MB; Falls Church, VA
22041-3803.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kari Duncan by email (preferred) at
[email protected], by telephone at 703-358-1784, by U.S. mail at the
address in ADDRESSES, or via the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-
8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA or Act; 16
U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), promotes long-term conservation of neotropical
migratory birds and their habitats through a competitive grants program
by promoting partnerships and local conservation efforts, and achieving
habitat protection in 36 countries. The goals of NMBCA include
perpetuating healthy bird populations, providing financial resources
for bird conservation, and fostering international cooperation. Because
the greatest conservation need is south of the U.S. border, the Act
requires that at least 75 percent of NMBCA funding supports projects
outside the United States.
Under the Act (16 U.S.C. 6106), the Secretary may convene an
advisory group consisting of individuals representing public and
private organizations actively involved in the conservation of
neotropical migratory birds. Accordingly, since 2006, an advisory group
has assisted in administration of the NMBCA.
Advisory Group Duties
The NMBCA Advisory Group provides advice to the Director of the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on progress toward program goals and on
neotropical migratory bird conservation priorities, conducts outreach
to partners to encourage collaboration and cooperative planning,
communicates the need for program support, and contributes to a long-
term strategic vision. Under statutory procedures established in the
Act, the Advisory Group typically meets once a year to discuss the
strategic direction and management of the NMBCA program.
Advisory Group Membership
As a whole, the Advisory Group shall have expertise in migratory
bird conservation and management throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Currently, the Advisory Group includes Directors of State fish and
wildlife agencies representing the four migratory bird flyways, the
Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Secretary of the
Board of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and nonprofit
organizations engaged in migratory bird conservation activities. In the
event that an appointment lapses, members continue to serve until
reappointed or replaced.
Nomination Method and Eligibility
The Secretary seeks nominations for individuals who have expertise
in migratory bird conservation and management throughout the Western
Hemisphere to be considered to fill one vacancy to serve as a member of
the Advisory Group. The member will be appointed to a three-year term
that will expire on March 31, 2022. Nominations should include a resume
that provides contact information and a description of the nominee's
qualifications that would enable the Department of the Interior to make
an informed decision regarding the candidate's suitability to serve on
the Advisory Group.
Dated: April 2, 2019.
James W. Kurth,
Deputy Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-06828 Filed 4-5-19; 8:45 am]
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