[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
[GX19EE000101100]
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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