[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 130 (Monday, July 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55967-55968]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-14904]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


Call for Nominations to the National Geospatial 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 (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 
August 7, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Send nominations by email to [email protected], or by 
mail to Joshua Delmonico, U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley 
Drive, MS 590, Reston, VA 20192. 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: Joshua Delmonico, FGDC, USGS by phone 
at 703-648-5752 and by email at [email protected]. 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

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become available in 2025 and 2026. 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 the 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. ch. 10.

Kenneth M. Shaffer,
Deputy Executive Director, Federal Geographic Data Committee.
[FR Doc. 2024-14904 Filed 7-5-24; 8:45 am]
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