Notice2022-01390
Invasive Species Advisory Committee; Request for Nominations
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Published
January 25, 2022
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Interior Department
Abstract
The U.S. Department of the Interior, on behalf of the interdepartmental National Invasive Species Council (NISC), proposes to appoint new members to the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC). The Secretary of the Interior, acting as administrative lead, is requesting nominations for qualified persons to serve as members of the ISAC.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 16 (Tuesday, January 25, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3839-3840]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-01390]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of the Secretary
[22XD4523WS/DWSN0000.000000/DS61500000/DP.61501]
Invasive Species Advisory Committee; Request for Nominations
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Interior, on behalf of the
interdepartmental National Invasive Species Council (NISC), proposes to
appoint new members to the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC).
The Secretary of the Interior, acting as administrative lead, is
requesting nominations for qualified persons to serve as members of the
ISAC.
DATES: Nominations must be received by March 28, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Electronic nomination packages are preferred and should be
sent to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1b72756d7a68726d7e44686b7e78727e685b727468357f7472357c746d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9af3f4ecfbe9f3ecffc5e9eafff9f3ffe9daf3f5e9b4fef5f3b4fdf5ec">[email protected]</span></a>. As necessary, hard copy
nominations can be sent to Stanley W. Burgiel, Executive Director,
National Invasive Species Council (OS/NISC), Regular/Express Mail:
Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW (Mailstop 3530),
Washington, DC 20240.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelsey Brantley, NISC Operations
Director, at (202) 208-4122, or by email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3279575e41574b6d7040535c465e574b725b5d411c565d5b1c555d44"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9dd6f8f1eef8e4c2dfeffcf3e9f1f8e4ddf4f2eeb3f9f2f4b3faf2eb">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Advisory Committee Scope and Objectives
Executive Order (E.O.) 13112 authorized the National Invasive
Species Council (NISC) to provide interdepartmental coordination,
planning, and leadership for the Federal Government on the prevention,
eradication, and control of invasive species. This authorization was
reiterated in E.O. 13751. NISC is currently comprised of the senior-
most leadership of twelve Federal Departments/Agencies and four
Executive Offices of the President. The Co-chairs of NISC are the
Secretaries of the Interior, Agriculture, and Commerce.
NISC provides high-level interdepartmental coordination of Federal
invasive species actions and works with other Federal and non-Federal
groups to address invasive species issues at the national level. NISC
duties, consistent with E.O. 13751, are to provide the vision and
national leadership necessary to coordinate, sustain, and expand
federal efforts to safeguard the interests of the United States through
the prevention, eradication, and control of invasive species, and
through the restoration of ecosystems and other assets impacted by
invasive species. These duties and work priorities are further
identified and outlined in NISC's annual Work Plans.
The Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC) advises NISC. ISAC
is chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA; 5 U.S.C.
appendix 2). At the request of NISC, ISAC provides advice to NISC
members on topics related to NISC's aforementioned duties, as well as
emerging issues prioritized by the Administration. As a multi-
stakeholder advisory committee, ISAC is intended to play a key role in
recommending plans and actions to be taken in different sectors,
geographies, and/or scales to accomplish the activities set forth in
NISC Work Plans. It is hoped that, collectively, ISAC will represent
the views of the broad range of stakeholders, communities, and
individuals knowledgeable of and affected by invasive species. NISC is
requesting nominations for individuals to serve on the ISAC.
Membership Criteria: Prospective members of ISAC must have
knowledge in the prevention, eradication, and/or control of invasive
species, as well as demonstrate a high degree of capacity for: Advising
individuals in leadership positions, teamwork, project management,
tracking relevant Federal government programs and policy making
procedures, and networking with and representing their peer-community
of interest. ISAC members need not be scientists. Membership from a
wide range of disciplines and professional sectors is encouraged.
At this time, we are particularly interested in applications from
representatives of: Non-federal government agencies (e.g., state,
territorial, tribal, local); academia, research institutions, and
scientific societies; the private sector and industry/trade
associations; conservation and land management organizations;
landowners, farmers, ranchers, foresters, and other resource users;
public health specialists; education and outreach specialists; regional
organizations; and citizen scientists, recreationists, and other public
interest groups. Additionally, ISAC membership will include one
representative from each of the following organizations, serving in a
non-voting ex officio capacity: The Association of Fish and Wildlife
Agencies (AFWA); the National Association of Conservation Districts
(NACD); the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
(NASDA); the National Plant Board (NPB); the Native American Fish and
Wildlife Society (NAFWS); and the North American Invasive Species
Management Association (NAISMA).
After consultation with the other members of NISC, the Secretary of
the Interior will appoint members to ISAC. Members will be selected
based on their individual qualifications as detailed in their
nomination package, as well as the overall need to achieve a balanced
representation of viewpoints, subject matter expertise, regional
knowledge, and communities of interest.
ISAC will hold approximately one or two in-person or virtual
meetings per year. Between meetings, ISAC members are expected to
participate in committee and subcommittee work via web-based meetings,
teleconferences, and email exchanges. Members of the ISAC and its
subcommittees serve without pay. However, while away from their homes
or regular places of business in the performance of services of the
ISAC, members may be reimbursed for travel expenses, including per diem
in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed
intermittently in the government service, as authorized by section 5703
of title 5, United States Code. Employees of the Federal Government ARE
NOT eligible for nomination or appointment to ISAC.
Individuals who are federally registered lobbyists are ineligible
to
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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.
As appropriate, certain ISAC members may be appointed as special
Government employees (SGEs). Please be aware that applicants selected
to serve as SGEs 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://oge.gov/web/OGE.nsf/OGE%20Forms/
2026049D943E0C34852585B6005A23CE/$FILE/
OGE%20Form%20450%20Aug%202020_accessible.pdf?open.
Additionally, after appointment, members appointed as SGEs will be
required to meet applicable financial disclosure and ethics training
requirements. Please contact (202) 202-208-7960 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ca8e8583958fbea2a3a9b98ab9a5a6e4aea5a3e4ada5bc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="35717a7c6a70415d5c564675465a591b515a5c1b525a43">[email protected]</span></a> with any questions about the ethics requirements
for members appointed as SGEs.
How to Nominate: Nominations should include a resume that provides
an adequate description of the nominee's qualifications, including
information that will enable the Department of the Interior to make an
informed decision regarding meeting the membership requirements of the
ISAC 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.
All nominations must designate which stakeholder group or community
the nominee will represent (for stakeholder groups and required
qualifications, please refer to Membership Criteria above). All
required documents must be submitted in a single nomination package.
Incomplete packages, or those with documents submitted piecemeal will
not be considered.
Nominations must be received no later than March 28, 2022.
Electronic nomination packages are preferred and should be sent to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c9a0a7bfa8baa0bfac96bab9acaaa0acba89a0a6bae7ada6a0e7aea6bf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="92fbfce4f3e1fbe4f7cde1e2f7f1fbf7e1d2fbfde1bcf6fdfbbcf5fde4">[email protected]</span></a>. As necessary, hard copy nominations can
be sent to Stanley W. Burgiel, Executive Director, National Invasive
Species Council (OS/NISC), Regular Mail: 1849 C Street NW (Mailstop
3530), Washington, DC 20240.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. appendix 2.
Stanley W. Burgiel,
Executive Director, National Invasive Species Council.
[FR Doc. 2022-01390 Filed 1-24-22; 8:45 am]
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