Invasive Species Advisory Committee; Request for Nominations, 10697-10698 [E6-3002]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 41 / Thursday, March 2, 2006 / Notices wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES potential impacts resulting from the adoption of the two plans. The analysis of the Mulford Gardens HOPE VI Revitalization Plan, which is geographically contained within the Master Plan and Urban Renewal Area, is a site-specific analysis. Due to the interrelatedness and timing of these two actions, both the generic and sitespecific analyses are contained in the same Final EIS. The Urban Renewal Area (URA) is located on the west side of Yonkers, north of the downtown and west of the Saw Mill River Parkway. The 114-acre area encompasses approximately 600 parcels along and near Ashburton Avenue, between Warburton Avenue and Yonkers Avenue. The area was selected by the City as a potential URA to tie into the redevelopment of Mulford Gardens, the City’s oldest public housing complex, which is located on 12 acres within the boundaries of the proposed URA. Due to its age and substandard housing condition, Mulford Gardens is slated for demolition. The City’s Municipal Housing Authority was awarded a HOPE VI grant to demolish and reconstruct housing on and around the existing Mulford Gardens site. Proposed HOPE VI residential development will occur on the existing 12-acre Mulford Gardens site, with additional residential, community facility, and retail development to occur on eight surrounding sites within the Ashburton Avenue URA. The Urban Renewal Plan will be used as a revitalization strategy to improve the residential character of the area, expand business opportunities and improve the transportation network. The Master Plan for the URA will include: The provision of a range of housing opportunities; mixed use development along Ashburton Avenue; and transportation improvements, including street widenings along Ashburton Avenue to improve east-west access between the Saw Mill River Parkway and the Downtown Waterfront District, allow on-street parking, reduce traffic congestion, and allow for an upgraded sidewalk and streetscape plan. Discussion of Mitigation Measures Environmental effects analyzed in the Draft EIS include socioeconomics; vehicular traffic, roadways and parking; cultural resources; soils and topography; water resources and wetlands; community services; terrestrial ecology; air quality and noise; hazardous materials; environmental justice; growth inducement; and cumulative impacts. 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Specific mitigation measures in addition to the overall physical and economic revitalization of the area will include: A Relocation Plan for 9 businesses and 580–591 residences in accordance with the 1970 Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act; signal timing adjustments and the widening of Ashburton Avenue to improve vehicular circulation, streetscape and parking; construction management plan to minimize shortterm air and noise impacts; Phase 1 and Phase 2 Assessments as necessary in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM E–1527– 00 and ASTM E–1903–97). Questions may be directed to the individual named above under the heading FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Dated: February 22, 2006. Nelson R. Bregon, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. [FR Doc. E6–2904 Filed 3–1–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary Invasive Species Advisory Committee; Request for Nominations Office of the Secretary, National Invasive Species Council, Interior. ACTION: Request for nominations for the Invasive Species Advisory Committee. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Interior, on behalf of the interdepartmental National Invasive Species Council, 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 postmarked by April 17, 2006. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Lori Williams, Executive Director, National Invasive Species Council (OS/ PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10697 SIO/NISC), 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelsey Brantley, Program Analyst, at (202) 513–7243, fax: (202) 371–1751, or by e-mail at Kelsey_Brantley@ios.doi.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Advisory Committee Scope and Objectives The purpose and role of the ISAC are to provide advice to the National Invasive Species Council (NISC), as authorized by Executive Order 13112, on a broad array of issues including preventing the introduction of invasive species, providing for their control, and minimizing the economic, ecological, and human health impacts that invasive species cause. The Council is Cochaired by the Secretaries of the Interior, Agriculture, and Commerce. The Council’s duty is to provide national leadership regarding invasive species issues. Pursuant to the Executive Order, the Council developed a National Invasive Species Management Plan, which is available on the web at https:// www.invasivespecies.gov. The Council is responsible for effective implementation of the Plan including any revisions of the Plan. The Council also coordinates Federal agency activities concerning invasive species; encourages planning and action at local, tribal, State, regional and ecosystembased levels; develops recommendations for international cooperation in addressing invasive species; facilitates the development of a coordinated network to document, evaluate, and monitor impacts from invasive species; and facilitates establishment of an information-sharing system on invasive species that utilizes, to the greatest extent practicable, the Internet. The role of ISAC is to maintain an intensive and regular dialogue regarding the aforementioned issues. ISAC provides advice in cooperation with stakeholders and existing organizations addressing invasive species. The ISAC meets up to four (4) times per year. Terms for most of the current members of the ISAC will expire in October 2006. After consultation with the other members of NISC, the Secretary of the Interior will actively solicit new nominees and appoint members to ISAC. Prospective members of ISAC should be knowledgeable in and represent one or more of the following communities of interests: Weed science, fisheries science, rangeland management, forest science, E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1 wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES 10698 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 41 / Thursday, March 2, 2006 / Notices entomology, nematology, plant pathology, veterinary medicine, the broad range of farming or agricultural practices, biodiversity issues, applicable laws and regulations relevant to invasive species policy, risk assessment, biological control of invasive species, public health/epidemiology, industry activities, international affairs or trade, tribal or state government interests, environmental education, ecosystem monitoring, natural resource database design and integration, and internetbased management of conservation issues. Prospective nominees should also have practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Representing sectors of the national economy that are significantly threatened by biological invasions (e.g., agriculture, fisheries, public utilities, recreational users, tourism, etc.); representing sectors of the national economy whose routine operations may pose risks of new or expanded biological invasions (e.g., shipping, forestry, horticulture, aquaculture, pet trade, etc.); developing natural resource management plans on regional or ecosystem-level scales; addressing invasive species issues, including prevention, control and monitoring, in multiple ecosystems and on multiple scales; integrating science and the human dimension in order to create effective solutions to complex conservation issues including education, outreach, and public relations experts; coordinating diverse groups of stakeholders to resolve complex environmental issues and conflicts; and complying with NEPA and other Federal requirements for public involvement in major conservation plans. Members will be selected in order to achieve a balanced representation of viewpoints, so to effectively address invasive species issues under consideration. No member may serve on the ISAC for more than two (2) consecutive terms. All terms will be limited to three (3) years in length. 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 shall be allowed 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:54 Mar 01, 2006 Jkt 208001 Submitting Nominations Nominations should be typed and should include the following: 1. A brief summary of no more than two (2) pages explaining the nominee’s suitability to serve on the ISAC. 2. A resume or curriculum vitae. 3. At least two (2) letters of reference. Nominations should be postmarked no later than April 17, 2006, to Lori Williams, National Invasive Species Council (OS/SIO/NISC), 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240. The Secretary of the Interior, on behalf of the other members of NISC, is actively soliciting nominations of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities and members of low income populations to ensure that recommendations of the ISAC take into account the needs of the diverse groups served. Dated: February 24, 2006. Lori C. Williams, Executive Director, National Invasive Species Council. [FR Doc. E6–3002 Filed 3–1–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–RK–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary Office of the Secretary, Interior. Notice of public meetings of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given of meetings of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to provide advice to the National Invasive Species Council, as authorized by Executive Order 13112, on a broad array of issues related to preventing the introduction of invasive species and providing for their control and minimizing the economic, ecological, and human health impacts that invasive species cause. The Council is Cochaired by the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Commerce. The duty of the Council is to provide national leadership regarding invasive species issues. The purpose of a meeting on April 27–28, 2006 is to convene the full Advisory Committee and to discuss implementation of action items outlined in the National Invasive Species Management Plan, which was finalized on January 18, 2001. DATES: Meeting of Invasive Species Advisory Committee: Thursday, April 27, 2006, through Friday, April 28, Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: February 24, 2006. Lori C. Williams, Executive Director, National Invasive Species Council. [FR Doc. E6–3004 Filed 3–1–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–RK–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service Information Collection Renewal To Be Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval Under the Paperwork Reduction Act; OMB Control Number 1018–0075; Federal Subsistence Regulations and Associated Forms, 50 CFR Part 100 Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: Invasive Species Advisory Committee PO 00000 2006; beginning at approximately 8 a.m., and ending at approximately 5 p.m. each day. ADDRESSES: Radisson Old Town Alexandria Hotel, 901 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Meeting will be held all three days in the Presidential Ballroom. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelsey Brantley, National Invasive Species Council Program Analyst; Phone: (202) 513–7243; Fax: (202) 371– 1751. SUMMARY: We (Fish and Wildlife Service) plan to request that OMB renew approval for our information collection associated with the Federal subsistence regulations. The current OMB control number for this information collection is 1018–0075, which expires August 31, 2006. We will request that OMB renew approval of this information collection for a 3-year term. DATES: You must submit comments on or before May 1, 2006. ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the information collection to Hope Grey, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 222–ARLSQ, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 (mail); hope_grey@fws.gov (e-mail); or (703) 358–2269 (fax). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request a copy of the information collection requirement, explanatory information, or related forms, contact Hope Grey at the addresses above or by telephone at (703) 358–2482. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320, which implement provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), require that interested members E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Secretary


Invasive Species Advisory Committee; Request for Nominations

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, National Invasive Species Council, 
Interior.

ACTION: Request for nominations for the Invasive Species Advisory 
Committee.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Interior, on behalf of the 
interdepartmental National Invasive Species Council, 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 postmarked by April 17, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Lori Williams, Executive 
Director, National Invasive Species Council (OS/SIO/NISC), 1849 C 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelsey Brantley, Program Analyst, at 
(202) 513-7243, fax: (202) 371-1751, or by e-mail at Kelsey--
Brantley@ios.doi.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Advisory Committee Scope and Objectives

    The purpose and role of the ISAC are to provide advice to the 
National Invasive Species Council (NISC), as authorized by Executive 
Order 13112, on a broad array of issues including preventing the 
introduction of invasive species, providing for their control, and 
minimizing the economic, ecological, and human health impacts that 
invasive species cause. The Council is Co-chaired by the Secretaries of 
the Interior, Agriculture, and Commerce. The Council's duty is to 
provide national leadership regarding invasive species issues. Pursuant 
to the Executive Order, the Council developed a National Invasive 
Species Management Plan, which is available on the web at https://
www.invasivespecies.gov. The Council is responsible for effective 
implementation of the Plan including any revisions of the Plan. The 
Council also coordinates Federal agency activities concerning invasive 
species; encourages planning and action at local, tribal, State, 
regional and ecosystem-based levels; develops recommendations for 
international cooperation in addressing invasive species; facilitates 
the development of a coordinated network to document, evaluate, and 
monitor impacts from invasive species; and facilitates establishment of 
an information-sharing system on invasive species that utilizes, to the 
greatest extent practicable, the Internet.
    The role of ISAC is to maintain an intensive and regular dialogue 
regarding the aforementioned issues. ISAC provides advice in 
cooperation with stakeholders and existing organizations addressing 
invasive species. The ISAC meets up to four (4) times per year.
    Terms for most of the current members of the ISAC will expire in 
October 2006. After consultation with the other members of NISC, the 
Secretary of the Interior will actively solicit new nominees and 
appoint members to ISAC. Prospective members of ISAC should be 
knowledgeable in and represent one or more of the following communities 
of interests: Weed science, fisheries science, rangeland management, 
forest science,

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entomology, nematology, plant pathology, veterinary medicine, the broad 
range of farming or agricultural practices, biodiversity issues, 
applicable laws and regulations relevant to invasive species policy, 
risk assessment, biological control of invasive species, public health/
epidemiology, industry activities, international affairs or trade, 
tribal or state government interests, environmental education, 
ecosystem monitoring, natural resource database design and integration, 
and internet-based management of conservation issues.
    Prospective nominees should also have practical experience in one 
or more of the following areas: Representing sectors of the national 
economy that are significantly threatened by biological invasions 
(e.g., agriculture, fisheries, public utilities, recreational users, 
tourism, etc.); representing sectors of the national economy whose 
routine operations may pose risks of new or expanded biological 
invasions (e.g., shipping, forestry, horticulture, aquaculture, pet 
trade, etc.); developing natural resource management plans on regional 
or ecosystem-level scales; addressing invasive species issues, 
including prevention, control and monitoring, in multiple ecosystems 
and on multiple scales; integrating science and the human dimension in 
order to create effective solutions to complex conservation issues 
including education, outreach, and public relations experts; 
coordinating diverse groups of stakeholders to resolve complex 
environmental issues and conflicts; and complying with NEPA and other 
Federal requirements for public involvement in major conservation 
plans. Members will be selected in order to achieve a balanced 
representation of viewpoints, so to effectively address invasive 
species issues under consideration. No member may serve on the ISAC for 
more than two (2) consecutive terms. All terms will be limited to three 
(3) years in length.
    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 shall be allowed 
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.

Submitting Nominations

    Nominations should be typed and should include the following:
    1. A brief summary of no more than two (2) pages explaining the 
nominee's suitability to serve on the ISAC.
    2. A resume or curriculum vitae.
    3. At least two (2) letters of reference.
    Nominations should be postmarked no later than April 17, 2006, to 
Lori Williams, National Invasive Species Council (OS/SIO/NISC), 1849 C 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240.
    The Secretary of the Interior, on behalf of the other members of 
NISC, is actively soliciting nominations of qualified minorities, 
women, persons with disabilities and members of low income populations 
to ensure that recommendations of the ISAC take into account the needs 
of the diverse groups served.

    Dated: February 24, 2006.
Lori C. Williams,
Executive Director, National Invasive Species Council.1
[FR Doc. E6-3002 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am]
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