[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 135 (Friday, July 13, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32677-32678]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-14951]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey
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 is seeking nominations to serve
on the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC). The NGAC is a
Federal Advisory Committee established under the authority of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The NGAC 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 Office of Management and
Budget Circular A-16 and Executive Order 12906. The NGAC 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 the NGAC must be received by
August 27, 2018.
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ADDRESSES: Send nominations electronically to [email protected],
or by mail to John Mahoney, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of
the Interior, 909 First Avenue, Suite 800, Seattle, WA 98104.
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 NGAC conducts its operations in
accordance with the provisions of FACA. It reports to the Secretary of
the Interior through the FGDC and functions solely as an advisory body.
The NGAC provides recommendations and advice to the Department 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 NGAC that will become
available in 2018 and 2019. Nominations will be reviewed by the FGDC
and additional information may be requested from nominees. Final
selection and appointment of NGAC members will be made by the Secretary
of the Interior. Individuals who are Federally registered lobbyists are
ineligible to serve on all FACA and non-FACA boards, committees, or
councils in an individual capacity. The term ``individual capacity''
refers to individuals who are appointed to exercise their own
individual best judgment on behalf of the Government, such as when they
are designated Special Government Employees, rather than being
appointed to represent a particular interest.
The NGAC meets approximately 3-4 times per year. NGAC 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 NGAC. NGAC meetings are open to the public. Notice of
NGAC 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.
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 Department
of the Interior to make an informed decision regarding meeting the
membership requirements of the NGAC and permit the Department of the
Interior 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.
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or
other personal identifying information in your nomination, you should
be aware that your entire nomination--including your personal
identifying information--may be made publicly available at any time.
While you may ask us to withhold your personal identifying information
from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Kenneth Shaffer,
Deputy Executive Director, Federal Geographic Data Committee.
[FR Doc. 2018-14951 Filed 7-12-18; 8:45 am]
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