Notice2026-08734
Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council; Call for Nominations
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Published
May 5, 2026
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Interior DepartmentFish and Wildlife Service
Abstract
The Secretary of the Department of the Interior, through the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Secretary of the Department of Commerce, through the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, seek nominations for membership on the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 5, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 24272]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08734]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[Docket No. FWS-HQ-FAC-2026-1123; FVWF97920900000-XXX-FF09F14000]
Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council; Call for
Nominations
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Call for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Department of the Interior, through the
Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Secretary of
the Department of Commerce, through the Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, seek
nominations for membership on the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership
Council.
DATES: Nominations must be sent via email and be received by June 4,
2026.
ADDRESSES: Please address nomination letters to Mr. Brian Nesvik,
Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. You may email nominations to
Thomas McCann, Designated Federal Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e2968a8d8f8391bd8f8181838c8ca2849591cc858d94"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="56223e393b3725093b35353738381630212578313920">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas McCann, Designated Federal
Officer, at the email address in ADDRESSES, or by telephone at (571)
329-3206. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind,
hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or
TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals
outside the United States should use the relay services offered within
their country to make international calls to the point-of-contact in
the United States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership
Council (Council) advises the Secretary of the Interior and the
Secretary of Commerce (Secretaries) on aquatic conservation and
restoration endeavors in fresh, estuarine, and marine environments that
benefit recreational fishery resources, enhance recreational boating,
and encourage partnerships among industry, the public, Tribes, and
Federal and State Governments to advance these efforts.
Council Duties
The duties of the Council are solely advisory and include:
<bullet> Providing advice that will assist the Secretaries in
compliance with the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742(a)-
754), the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16
U.S.C. 1801-1884), and other applicable statutes;
<bullet> Fulfilling responsibilities established by Executive Order
12962, as modified by Executive Order 13474: Reviewing and evaluating
the relation of Federal policies and activities to the status and
conditions of recreational fishery resources (73 FR 57229; October 1,
2008);
<bullet> Recommending policies or programs to increase public
awareness and support for the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust
Fund;
<bullet> Recommending policies or programs that foster
conservation, stewardship, and ethical practices in recreational
fishing and boating;
<bullet> Recommending policies or programs to protect and restore
aquatic ecosystems and support biodiversity while maintaining or
enhancing fishing and boating opportunities;
<bullet> Recommending policies or programs to stimulate and expand
angler and boater participation in the conservation and restoration of
aquatic resources;
<bullet> Recommending policies and programs to stimulate
recreational fishing and boating opportunities for all Americans; and
<bullet> Advising how the Secretaries can foster communication,
education, and coordination among government, industry, anglers,
boaters, and the public.
To obtain more information on Council duties and see a copy of the
Council's charter, visit the Council's website at <a href="https://www.fws.gov/program/sport-fishing-and-boating-partnership-council">https://www.fws.gov/program/sport-fishing-and-boating-partnership-council</a>.
Council Makeup
The Council may consist of no more than 19 members, including ex
officio members. Non-voting ex officio members include:
1. The Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service;
2. The Director of the National Marine Fisheries Service, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and
3. The President of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
Discretionary members are appointed by the Secretaries from among,
but not limited to, the organization/interests listed below for terms
not to exceed 3 years. Alternate members may be appointed by the
Secretaries.
We are requesting nominations to fill vacancies to represent the
following organizations/entities:
<bullet> State fish and wildlife resource management agencies (two
members, one a director of a coastal State and one a director of an
inland State),
<bullet> Saltwater and freshwater recreational fishing
organizations,
<bullet> Recreational boating organizations,
<bullet> Recreational fishing and boating industries,
<bullet> Recreational fishery resource conservation organizations,
<bullet> Tribal resource management organizations, and
<bullet> Aquatic resource outreach and education organizations.
Nomination Method and Eligibility
Members will be senior-level representatives of the organizations
listed above, and must have the ability to represent their designated
constituencies. Each nomination should include a resume providing an
adequate description of the nominee's qualifications, including
information that would enable the Department of the Interior and the
Department of Commerce to make an informed decision regarding meeting
the membership requirements of the Council and allow the Department of
the Interior and the Department of Commerce to contact a potential
member. Current members are eligible to be nominated for reappointment
to the Council.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. Ch. 10.
Martha Balis-Larsen,
Acting Assistant Director, Fish and Aquatic Conservation, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-08734 Filed 5-4-26; 8:45 am]
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