Notice2021-26809
Request for Nominations for the National Park System Advisory Board
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Published
December 10, 2021
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Interior DepartmentNational Park Service
Abstract
The National Park Service is seeking nominations for individuals to be considered for appointment to the National Park System Advisory Board (Board). The Board advises the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) and the Director of the National Park Service (Director) on matters relating to the National Park Service (NPS), the National Park System, and programs administered by the NPS; the designation of National Historic Landmarks and National Natural Landmarks; and the national historic significance of proposed National Historic Trails. The Board is regulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 235 (Friday, December 10, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 70521]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-26809]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-D-COS-POL-32541; PPWODIREP0; PPMPSAS1Y.YP0000]
Request for Nominations for the National Park System Advisory
Board
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Park Service is seeking nominations for
individuals to be considered for appointment to the National Park
System Advisory Board (Board). The Board advises the Secretary of the
Interior (Secretary) and the Director of the National Park Service
(Director) on matters relating to the National Park Service (NPS), the
National Park System, and programs administered by the NPS; the
designation of National Historic Landmarks and National Natural
Landmarks; and the national historic significance of proposed National
Historic Trails. The Board is regulated by the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA).
DATES: Nominations must be postmarked by January 24, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be emailed to Joshua Winchell, Staff
Director, National Park System Advisory Board, National Park Service,
at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cea4a1bda6bbaf91b9a7a0ada6aba2a28ea0bebde0a9a1b8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1c76736f74697d436b75727f747970705c726c6f327b736a">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Winchell, telephone number
(202) 641-4467, or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#147e7b677c61754b637d7a777c717878547a64673a737b62"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="771d18041f021628001e19141f121b1b3719070459101801">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board shall be comprised of no more than
12 persons, appointed from among citizens of the United States having a
demonstrated commitment to the mission of the NPS. Board members shall
be selected to represent various geographic regions across the United
States of America.
We are requesting nominations to fill vacancies for Board members
in the categories listed below:
(1) Persons who have outstanding expertise in the physical and/or
social sciences, such as history or geography; archeology or
anthropology; historical or landscape architecture; or biology,
ecology, geology, or marine sciences;
(2) persons having outstanding experience in the management of
national or state parks; forests, wildlife refuges, or other protected
natural areas; historic areas or sites; or have an extensive background
in natural or cultural resources management.
(3) persons having outstanding expertise in professional or
scientific disciplines that are important to the mission of the
National Park Service, such as financial management or business
development; historical or recreational land use management or
planning; or business management, marketing or entrepreneurship.
Among all categories at least one appointment will be a person who
serves as a locally elected official from an area adjacent to a
national park unit, and at least one person will be a military veteran
or has a physical impairment. The Secretary will also seek to appoint
at least one member of a Tribe.
Nominations must 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 Board and permit
the Department to contact a potential member.
Members of the Board are appointed as special Government employees
(SGEs) and are therefore subject to applicable Federal ethics statutes
and regulations, to include applicable exceptions and exemptions.
Additionally, SGE members are required, prior to appointment and
annually thereafter, to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure
Report. SGE members are also required to receive initial ethics
training prior to performing any Board duties and to receive annual
ethics training thereafter. The Department of the Interior will provide
materials to those members serving as special Government employees,
explaining their ethical obligations. You may find a copy of the
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report at the following website:
<a href="https://www.doi.gov/ethics/special-government-employees/financial-disclosure">https://www.doi.gov/ethics/special-government-employees/financial-disclosure</a>. Please contact (202) 208-7960 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5713181e0812233f3e34241724383b7933383e79303821"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="793d3630263c0d11101a0a390a1615571d1610571e160f">[email protected]</span></a>
with any questions about the ethics requirements for members appointed
as SGEs.
Members serve without compensation. However, while away from their
homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for
the Board as approved by the Designated Federal Officer, members may be
allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2
Alma Ripps,
Chief, Office of Policy.
[FR Doc. 2021-26809 Filed 12-9-21; 8:45 am]
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