Invasive Species Advisory Committee, 10698 [E6-3004]

Download as PDF 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

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of public meetings of the Invasive Species Advisory 
Committee.

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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 Co-chaired 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, 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.

    Dated: February 24, 2006.
Lori C. Williams,
Executive Director, National Invasive Species Council.
[FR Doc. E6-3004 Filed 3-1-06; 8:45 am]
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