Notice2024-09992
Call for Nominations for the Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee
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Published
May 8, 2024
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Interior DepartmentGeological Survey
Abstract
The Department of the Interior is seeking nominations to serve on the Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee (SESAC). The SESAC advises the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on matters relating to the USGS's participation in the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP).
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 38914]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09992]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey
[GX24GG00995TR00]
Call for Nominations for the Scientific Earthquake Studies
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 is seeking nominations to serve
on the Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee (SESAC). The
SESAC advises the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on
matters relating to the USGS's participation in the National Earthquake
Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP).
DATES: All nominations must be received no later than June 7, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send nominations electronically to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1c7b747d65796f5c696f7b6f327b736a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6c0b040d15091f2c191f0b1f420b031a">[email protected]</span></a> or by
mail to Dr. Gavin Hayes, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the
Interior, PO Box 25046, MS-966, Denver, Colorado 80225.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Gavin Hayes, U.S. Geological
Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior, P.O. Box 25046, MS-966,
Denver, Colorado 80225, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#284f4049514d5b685d5b4f5b064f475e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="81e6e9e0f8e4f2c1f4f2e6f2afe6eef7">[email protected]</span></a>, 303-273-8421.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SESAC conducts its operations in
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
The SESAC provides recommendations and advice to the Director of the
USGS (Director), and functions solely as an advisory body. The SESAC
advises the Director on matters relating to USGS's participation in the
NEHRP, including the USGS's roles, goals, and objectives within the
NEHRP, its capabilities and research needs, guidance on achieving major
objectives, and establishing and measuring performance goals.
The SESAC includes up to 10 members not employed by the Federal
Government, who are qualified in the seismic sciences and other
appropriate fields involved in national earthquake research activities.
Selection of individuals for the SESAC shall be based solely on
established records of distinguished service, and the Director shall
ensure that a reasonable cross-section of views and expertise is
represented. Members are appointed as a special Government employees
(SGEs) and 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:
<a href="https://www.doi.gov/ethics/special-government-employees/financial-disclosure">https://www.doi.gov/ethics/special-government-employees/financial-disclosure</a>. Additionally, after appointment, members appointed as SGEs
will be required to meet applicable financial disclosure and ethics
training requirements. Please contact 202-208-7960 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#35717a7c6a70415d5c564675465a591b515a5c1b525a43"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="34707b7d6b71405c5d574774475b581a505b5d1a535b42">[email protected]</span></a> with any questions about the ethics requirements
for members appointed as SGEs.
In selecting individuals to serve on the SESAC, the Director shall
seek and give due consideration to recommendations from the National
Academy of Sciences, professional societies, and other appropriate
organizations. SESAC members are appointed for staggered terms to
ensure continuity. Nominations received through this call may be used
to fill future vacancies on the SESAC. Nominations will be reviewed by
the USGS, and additional information may be requested from nominees.
Final selection and appointment of SESAC members will be made by the
Director.
The SESAC meets approximately 1-2 times per year. SESAC 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 SESAC. SESAC meetings are open to the public.
Nominations may come from individuals, employers, associations,
professional organizations, or other geospatial organizations.
Nominations should include a resume or curriculum vitae providing an
adequate description of the nominee's qualifications sufficient for the
USGS to make an informed decision regarding meeting the membership
requirements of the SESAC and permit the nominated person to be
contacted. Nominations may optionally include supporting letters from
employers, associations, professional organizations, and/or other
organizations.
Additional information about the SESAC and the nomination process
is posted on the SESAC web page.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. ch. 10.
Gary Latzke,
Chief of Staff, Natural Hazards Mission Area, U.S. Geological Survey.
[FR Doc. 2024-09992 Filed 5-7-24; 8:45 am]
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