[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 142 (Wednesday, July 24, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 35686]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-15726]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey

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Call for Nominations for the National Earthquake Prediction 
Evaluation Council

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior.

ACTION: Call for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Interior is seeking nominations to serve 
on the National Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council (NEPEC). The 
NEPEC provides advice and recommendations to the Director of the U.S. 
Geological Survey (USGS) on earthquake predictions and related 
scientific research.

DATES: Nominations to participate on the NEPEC must be received by 
August 26, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Send nominations electronically to 
[email protected] or by mail to Linda Huey, U.S. Geological 
Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, 
Mail Stop 905, Reston, VA 20192.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Michael Blanpied, U.S. Geological 
Survey, MS 905, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192; 
703-648-6696; [email protected]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NEPEC conducts its operations in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 
The NEPEC provides recommendations and advice to the Director of the 
USGS (Director), and functions solely as an advisory body.
    The NEPEC includes up to 12 members, who are qualified in the 
seismic sciences and other appropriate fields involved in national 
earthquake research activities. NEPEC members will be experts in the 
scientific disciplines that bear on earthquake prediction or other 
relevant disciplines involved in forecasting natural hazards or public 
response to such forecasts. NEPEC members are appointed for 3-year 
terms. Nominations received through this call may be used to fill 
future vacancies on the NEPEC. Nominations will be reviewed by the USGS 
and additional information may be requested from nominees. Final 
selection and appointment of NEPEC members will be made by the 
Director.
    The NEPEC meets approximately 1 time per year. The NEPEC may be 
required to meet on short notice to address an urgent situation 
regarding an earthquake prediction or other earthquake emergency. NEPEC 
members will serve without compensation, but travel and per diem costs 
will be provided by the USGS. The USGS will also provide necessary 
support services to the NEPEC. NEPEC meetings are open to the public.
    Nominations may come from individuals, employers, associations, 
professional organizations, or other geospatial organizations. 
Nominations should include a resume or curriculum vitae providing an 
adequate description of the nominee's qualifications sufficient for the 
USGS to make an informed decision regarding meeting the membership 
requirements of the NEPEC and permit the nominated person to be 
contacted. Nominations may optionally include supporting letters from 
employers, associations, professional organizations, and/or other 
organizations.
    Additional information about the NEPEC and the nomination process 
is posted on the NEPEC web page at https://www.nehrp.gov/committees/index.htm.

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

Trent Richardson,
Deputy Associate Director, Natural Hazards Mission Area.
[FR Doc. 2019-15726 Filed 7-23-19; 8:45 am]
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