[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 6, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 576]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-26729]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey

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Call for Nominations to the National Geospatial Advisory 
Committee

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior.

ACTION: 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 (FGDC) 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 
February 22, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Send nominations electronically to [email protected], 
or by mail to John Mahoney, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), DOI, 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 the DOI to make an informed decision 
regarding meeting the membership requirements of the Committee and 
permit the 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, 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 FGDC and functions solely as 
an advisory body. The Committee provides recommendations and advice to 
the 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. 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 2021 and 2022. Nominations will be reviewed by the 
FGDC and additional information may be requested from nominees. Final 
selection and appointment of Committee members will be made by the 
Secretary of the Interior.
    The Committee meets approximately 3-4 times per year. 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.
    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.

Kenneth Shaffer,
Deputy Executive Director, Federal Geographic Data Committee.
[FR Doc. 2020-26729 Filed 1-5-21; 8:45 am]
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