[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 145 (Monday, July 29, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45555-45556]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-18194]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-HQ-IA-2013-N163: FXIA16710900000-134-FF09A30000]
Notice of Establishment of the Advisory Council on Wildlife
Trafficking
AGENCY: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of establishment and request for nominees.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), after consultation
with the Co-Chairs of the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife
Trafficking (Task Force), is announcing the establishment of the
Advisory Council on Wildlife Trafficking (Council) under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act. The Council will make recommendations to the
Task Force and provide it with ongoing advice and assistance.
The Department of the Interior is also seeking nominations for
individuals to be considered as Council members.
DATES: Nominations must be received by August 13, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Send nominations to Mr. Bryan Arroyo, Assistant Director,
International Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax
Drive, Arlington, VA 22203.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Bryan Arroyo, Designated Federal
Officer, International Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N.
Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203; [email protected]; Phone: (202)
208-6394; Fax (202) 208-5618.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Council's Role
The Council will conduct its operations in accordance with the
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix).
It will report to the Task Force through the Secretary of the Interior
or his/her designee and function solely as an advisory body. It will
advise and make recommendations on issues relating to combating
wildlife trafficking, including, but not limited to:
(1) Effective support for anti-poaching activities,
(2) Coordinating regional law enforcement efforts,
(3) Developing and supporting effective legal enforcement
mechanisms, and
(4) Developing strategies to reduce illicit trade and reduce
consumer demand for illegally traded wildlife, including protected
species.
The Council will meet approximately 1-2 times annually, and at such
time as designated by the Designated Federal Officer.
Nominating Potential Council Members
The Department of the Interior is seeking nominations for
individuals to be considered as Council members. Nominations should
include a resume providing contact information and an adequate
description of the nominee's qualifications, including information that
would enable the Department of the Interior to make an informed
decision regarding meeting the membership requirements of the Council.
Requirements for Council Membership
The Council will consist of eight members. The Secretary or his/her
designee, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Attorney
General or their designees, will select and appoint members of the
Council. The appointments will be for 3-year terms, except initially
the Secretary will appoint four members for 2-year terms and four
members for 3-year terms in order to stagger appointments to retain
institutional knowledge. The Secretary will designate one of the
members as the Chair. Members must not be employees of the Federal
Government. Membership must include knowledgeable individuals from the
private sector, former governmental officials,
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nongovernmental organizations, and others who are in a position to
provide expertise and support to the Task Force. No individual who is
currently registered as a Federal lobbyist is eligible to serve as a
member of the Council.
Certification
I hereby certify that the Advisory Council on Wildlife Trafficking
is necessary and is in the public interest in connection with the
performance of duties pursuant to the Department of the
Interior's authority under Executive Order 13648, ``Combating
Wildlife Trafficking,''
July 1, 2013.
Dated: July 24, 2013.
Sally Jewell,
Secretary of the Interior.
[FR Doc. 2013-18194 Filed 7-25-13; 11:15 am]
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