[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 38914]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09992]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey

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Call for Nominations for the Scientific Earthquake Studies 
Advisory Committee

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 Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee (SESAC). The 
SESAC advises the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on 
matters relating to the USGS's participation in the National Earthquake 
Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP).

DATES: All nominations must be received no later than June 7, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Send nominations electronically to [email protected] or by 
mail to Dr. Gavin Hayes, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the 
Interior, PO Box 25046, MS-966, Denver, Colorado 80225.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Gavin Hayes, U.S. Geological 
Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior, P.O. Box 25046, MS-966, 
Denver, Colorado 80225, [email protected], 303-273-8421.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SESAC conducts its operations in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 
The SESAC provides recommendations and advice to the Director of the 
USGS (Director), and functions solely as an advisory body. The SESAC 
advises the Director on matters relating to USGS's participation in the 
NEHRP, including the USGS's roles, goals, and objectives within the 
NEHRP, its capabilities and research needs, guidance on achieving major 
objectives, and establishing and measuring performance goals.
    The SESAC includes up to 10 members not employed by the Federal 
Government, who are qualified in the seismic sciences and other 
appropriate fields involved in national earthquake research activities. 
Selection of individuals for the SESAC shall be based solely on 
established records of distinguished service, and the Director shall 
ensure that a reasonable cross-section of views and expertise is 
represented. Members are appointed as a special Government employees 
(SGEs) and will be required, prior to appointment, to file a 
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report in order to avoid involvement 
in real or apparent conflicts of interest. You may find a copy of the 
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report at the following website: 
https://www.doi.gov/ethics/special-government-employees/financial-disclosure. Additionally, after appointment, members appointed as SGEs 
will be required to meet applicable financial disclosure and ethics 
training requirements. Please contact 202-208-7960 or 
[email protected] with any questions about the ethics requirements 
for members appointed as SGEs.
    In selecting individuals to serve on the SESAC, the Director shall 
seek and give due consideration to recommendations from the National 
Academy of Sciences, professional societies, and other appropriate 
organizations. SESAC members are appointed for staggered terms to 
ensure continuity. Nominations received through this call may be used 
to fill future vacancies on the SESAC. Nominations will be reviewed by 
the USGS, and additional information may be requested from nominees. 
Final selection and appointment of SESAC members will be made by the 
Director.
    The SESAC meets approximately 1-2 times per year. SESAC 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 SESAC. SESAC 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 SESAC 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 SESAC and the nomination process 
is posted on the SESAC web page.
    Authority: 5 U.S.C. ch. 10.

Gary Latzke,
Chief of Staff, Natural Hazards Mission Area, U.S. Geological Survey.
[FR Doc. 2024-09992 Filed 5-7-24; 8:45 am]
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