Request for Nominations of Experts for Consideration as Authors and/or Editors for the Fifth Global Environment Outlook (GEO-5), 25307-25308 [2010-10842]

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To conduct this vetting the Department envisions collecting information from grantees and subgrantees regarding the identity and background of their key employees, board of directors, and program participants. PO 00000 Frm 00123 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25307 Methodology We will collect this information either through fax or electronic submission. Dated: May 3, 2010. Jillian Burns, Office Director, Office of Iranian Affairs, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2010–10838 Filed 5–6–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–31–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6984] Request for Nominations of Experts for Consideration as Authors and/or Editors for the Fifth Global Environment Outlook (GEO–5) ACTION: This is an announcement of an opportunity to recommend experts to the U.S. Government for nomination as Coordinating Lead Authors, Lead Authors, Contributing Authors and Review Editors for the Fifth Global Environment Outlook (GEO–5). SUMMARY: Governments, along with other stakeholder groups, relevant institutions, and United Nations agencies, have been invited to nominate experts to participate in the GEO–5 assessment. The Department of State is coordinating the recommendation of experts to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for GEO–5. The purpose of GEO–5 is to provide a comprehensive, integrated, and scientifically credible global environmental assessment to support decision-making processes at appropriate levels. Individuals may seek to nominate others (or themselves) directly on https://www.unep.org/geo/ nominations/, or through the U.S. government. For those who wish to submit their nominations through the U.S. government, your nomination must be submitted to UNEP at the Web site above, and the nomination must also be received at the U.S. Department of State, Office of Environmental Policy, which is coordinating the U.S. Government nomination process, no later than May 12, 2010. The remainder of this announcement provides background information and describes how to submit recommendations. The Global Environment Outlook is the primary assessment process of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), which helps keep the global environment under review. It is a tool that informs decision-making, focusing on assessment priorities and analyzing policy challenges and opportunities to provide policy response options. It is E:\FR\FM\07MYN1.SGM 07MYN1 25308 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 88 / Friday, May 7, 2010 / Notices also a communications tool that brings together diverse stakeholder groups, builds capacity and aims to raise awareness on the status and trends of the environment. Experts are expected to have a thorough understanding in one or more of the following areas: Environmental science; environment and development priorities, challenges and policy; and environmental management or governance. UNEP will select nominees by matching expertise to specific roles, paying due regard to disciplinary, gender and geographical balance. Details of the GEO–5 nominating process may be found online at https:// www.unep.org/geo/nominations/ and https://www.globalchange.gov/ globalenvironmentoutlook. To access the nominations form on the UNEP Web site, please use Username: geo5_2012 and Password: nominee. Nominations may be made on https://www.unep.org/ geo/nominations/. For nominations to be considered within the U.S. Government nomination process, they must also be submitted to the United States Department of State. GEO–5 will review the nominations from all participating governments, individuals and organizations and make final decisions on nominees. Selection as a U.S. Government nominee does not guarantee selection by GEO–5 itself. Participants in the GEO process volunteer their time. Nominated individuals should agree in advance to fulfill the role for which they are nominated, should they be selected to do so by GEO. Nomination by the U.S. Government to GEO–5 does not imply a commitment by the U.S. Government to provide financial support for participation. UNEP may provide travel and subsistence costs for non-Federal participants if requested by the participant, subject to the availability of resources. Additional guidance on compensation of expenses and remuneration of services will be available on the UNEP Web site. jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES How to Recommend Experts 1. Refer to the GEO–5 Web site https://www.unep.org/geo/nominations/ for detailed background information on the 5th Assessment Report. To access the nominations form on the UNEP Web site, please use Username: geo5_2012 and Password: nominee. The document on GEO–5 nominations identifies the substantive areas covered in each of the chapters of the report. It is important to note that the time commitment required to carry out different roles in the GEO– 5 process varies greatly. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:19 May 06, 2010 Jkt 220001 2. Make sure that any of the experts that you wish to recommend are willing to serve in the role for which they are nominated. 3. Nominations to be considered within the U.S. Government nomination process must be submitted to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Environmental Policy no later than May 12, 2010. Complete the GEO–5 nomination form, one for each nominee, including an up-to-date CV, identification of the relevant chapters, and the role for which the individual is being nominated. Send this information by e-mail to rosenmanrg@state.gov by May 12. Please note that partial nomination packages will not be considered. What happens next? In a process coordinated through the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Office of Environmental Policy, technical experts and managers of relevant science and technology programs within the U.S. government will make and review recommendations and forward a slate of nominees to GEO–5 on the basis of their qualifications. Submission of a nomination to the State Department does not guarantee that the nomination will be forwarded by the U.S. Government to UNEP. For Further Information Richard Rosenman of the Office of Environmental Policy, U.S. Department of State, is serving as the coordinator of this nomination process. Mr. Rosenman can be reached at 1–202–647–1126, email rosenmanrg@state.gov. Disclaimer: This Public Notice is a request for nominations, and is not a request for applications. No granting or money is directly associated with this request for suggestions for GEO–5. There is no expectation of U.S. Government resources or funding associated with any nominations. Dated: May 3, 2010. Willem H. Brakel, Director, Office of Environmental Policy, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2010–10842 Filed 5–6–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–09–P PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Winnebago County, IL and Rock County, WI AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Intent. SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact statement will not be prepared for the corridor extending from the intersection of Wisconsin Route 213 and Nye School Road northwest of Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin to the interchange of Rockton Road and I–90 southeast of South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norman R. 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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 6984]


Request for Nominations of Experts for Consideration as Authors 
and/or Editors for the Fifth Global Environment Outlook (GEO-5)

ACTION: This is an announcement of an opportunity to recommend experts 
to the U.S. Government for nomination as Coordinating Lead Authors, 
Lead Authors, Contributing Authors and Review Editors for the Fifth 
Global Environment Outlook (GEO-5).

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SUMMARY: Governments, along with other stakeholder groups, relevant 
institutions, and United Nations agencies, have been invited to 
nominate experts to participate in the GEO-5 assessment. The Department 
of State is coordinating the recommendation of experts to the United 
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for GEO-5. The purpose of GEO-5 is 
to provide a comprehensive, integrated, and scientifically credible 
global environmental assessment to support decision-making processes at 
appropriate levels. Individuals may seek to nominate others (or 
themselves) directly on https://www.unep.org/geo/nominations/, or 
through the U.S. government. For those who wish to submit their 
nominations through the U.S. government, your nomination must be 
submitted to UNEP at the Web site above, and the nomination must also 
be received at the U.S. Department of State, Office of Environmental 
Policy, which is coordinating the U.S. Government nomination process, 
no later than May 12, 2010. The remainder of this announcement provides 
background information and describes how to submit recommendations.
    The Global Environment Outlook is the primary assessment process of 
the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), which helps keep the global 
environment under review. It is a tool that informs decision-making, 
focusing on assessment priorities and analyzing policy challenges and 
opportunities to provide policy response options. It is

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also a communications tool that brings together diverse stakeholder 
groups, builds capacity and aims to raise awareness on the status and 
trends of the environment.
    Experts are expected to have a thorough understanding in one or 
more of the following areas: Environmental science; environment and 
development priorities, challenges and policy; and environmental 
management or governance. UNEP will select nominees by matching 
expertise to specific roles, paying due regard to disciplinary, gender 
and geographical balance. Details of the GEO-5 nominating process may 
be found online at https://www.unep.org/geo/nominations/ and https://www.globalchange.gov/globalenvironmentoutlook. To access the 
nominations form on the UNEP Web site, please use Username: geo5--2012 
and Password: nominee. Nominations may be made on https://www.unep.org/geo/nominations/. For nominations to be considered within the U.S. 
Government nomination process, they must also be submitted to the 
United States Department of State. GEO-5 will review the nominations 
from all participating governments, individuals and organizations and 
make final decisions on nominees.
    Selection as a U.S. Government nominee does not guarantee selection 
by GEO-5 itself. Participants in the GEO process volunteer their time. 
Nominated individuals should agree in advance to fulfill the role for 
which they are nominated, should they be selected to do so by GEO. 
Nomination by the U.S. Government to GEO-5 does not imply a commitment 
by the U.S. Government to provide financial support for participation.
    UNEP may provide travel and subsistence costs for non-Federal 
participants if requested by the participant, subject to the 
availability of resources. Additional guidance on compensation of 
expenses and remuneration of services will be available on the UNEP Web 
site.

How to Recommend Experts

    1. Refer to the GEO-5 Web site https://www.unep.org/geo/nominations/ 
for detailed background information on the 5th Assessment Report. To 
access the nominations form on the UNEP Web site, please use Username: 
geo5--2012 and Password: nominee. The document on GEO-5 nominations 
identifies the substantive areas covered in each of the chapters of the 
report. It is important to note that the time commitment required to 
carry out different roles in the GEO-5 process varies greatly.
    2. Make sure that any of the experts that you wish to recommend are 
willing to serve in the role for which they are nominated.
    3. Nominations to be considered within the U.S. Government 
nomination process must be submitted to the U.S. Department of State, 
Office of Environmental Policy no later than May 12, 2010. Complete the 
GEO-5 nomination form, one for each nominee, including an up-to-date 
CV, identification of the relevant chapters, and the role for which the 
individual is being nominated. Send this information by e-mail to 
rosenmanrg@state.gov by May 12. Please note that partial nomination 
packages will not be considered.

What happens next?

    In a process coordinated through the U.S. Department of State, 
Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific 
Affairs, Office of Environmental Policy, technical experts and managers 
of relevant science and technology programs within the U.S. government 
will make and review recommendations and forward a slate of nominees to 
GEO-5 on the basis of their qualifications. Submission of a nomination 
to the State Department does not guarantee that the nomination will be 
forwarded by the U.S. Government to UNEP.

For Further Information

    Richard Rosenman of the Office of Environmental Policy, U.S. 
Department of State, is serving as the coordinator of this nomination 
process. Mr. Rosenman can be reached at 1-202-647-1126, e-mail 
rosenmanrg@state.gov.
    Disclaimer: This Public Notice is a request for nominations, and is 
not a request for applications. No granting or money is directly 
associated with this request for suggestions for GEO-5. There is no 
expectation of U.S. Government resources or funding associated with any 
nominations.

    Dated: May 3, 2010.
Willem H. Brakel,
Director, Office of Environmental Policy, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2010-10842 Filed 5-6-10; 8:45 am]
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