[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 142 (Wednesday, July 24, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35687-35688]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-15640]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

U.S. Geological Survey

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Call for Nominations to the National Geospatial Advisory 
Committee

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of call for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Interior (DOI) is seeking nominations to 
serve on the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC). The NGAC is 
a Federal Advisory Committee authorized through the Geospatial Data Act 
of 2018 (GDA), which operates in accordance with 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 the GDA. The Committee reviews and comments on 
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 
August 27, 2019.

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.
    Nominations should include a resume providing an adequate 
description of the nominee's qualifications, including information that 
would enable DOI to make an informed decision regarding meeting the 
membership requirements of the Committee and permit DOI to contact a 
potential member. Nominees are strongly encouraged to include 
supporting letters from employers, associations, professional 
organizations, and/or other organizations that indicate support by a 
meaningful constituency for the nominee.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Mahoney, U.S. Geological Survey 
(USGS) (206-220-4621). Additional information about the NGAC and the 
nomination process is posted on the NGAC web page at www.fgdc.gov/ngac.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee conducts its operations in 
accordance with the provisions of the GDA and the 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 DOI 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 stakeholders 
involved in national geospatial activities. The NGAC members are 
appointed for staggered terms, and nominations received through this 
call for nominations may be used to fill vacancies on the Committee 
that will become available in 2019 and 2020. The nominations will be 
reviewed by the FGDC and additional information may be requested from 
nominees.
    The final selection and appointment of Committee members will be 
made by the Secretary of the Interior. The 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

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Employees, rather than being appointed to represent a particular 
interest.
    The Committee meets approximately 3-4 times per year. The 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. The Committee meetings are open to the 
public. Notice of Committee meetings are published in the Federal 
Register at least 15 days before the date of the meeting. The public 
will have an opportunity to provide input at these meetings.

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2.

    Signed: ___
Kenneth M. Shaffer,
Deputy Executive Director, Federal Geographic Data Committee.
[FR Doc. 2019-15640 Filed 7-23-19; 8:45 am]
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