Request for Nominations for the Invasive Species Advisory Committee; Extension of Submission Deadline, 37064-37065 [2012-15047]

Download as PDF 37064 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 119 / Wednesday, June 20, 2012 / Notices immigration emergency. This collection of information allows for State or local governments to request reimbursement. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 10 responses at 30 minutes (.50 hours) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 300 annual burden hours Comments and/or questions; requests for a copy of the proposed information collection instrument, with instructions; or inquiries for additional information should be directed to: Rich Mattison, Chief, Records Management, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 500 12th Street SW., Stop 5705, Washington, DC 20536; (202) 732–4356. Dated: June 15, 2012. Rich Mattison, Chief, Records Management, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2012–15058 Filed 6–19–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–28–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5611–N–01] Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Labor Standards Training/Event Evaluation Office of Labor Relations, Office of Departmental Operations and Coordination, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork SUMMARY: Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. DATES: Comments Due Date: August 20, 2012. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Jacqueline W. Roundtree, Acting Director, Office of Labor Relations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Room 2102, Washington, DC 20410 or Jackie.Roundtree@hud.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jade Banks, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Labor Relations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Room 2102, Washington, DC 20410 or Jade.M.Banks@hud.gov, telephone (202) 402–5475 (this is not a toll-free number) for copies of the proposed forms and other available information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department is submitting the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This Notice also lists the following information: Title of Proposal: Labor Standards Training/Event Evaluation. OMB Control Number, if applicable: 2501–NEW. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: HUD conducts labor standards training and other outreach events for state and local agencies administering HUD programs and for contractors who are or may be engaged on HUD projects subject to prevailing wage requirements. In many cases, we request participants to complete a brief evaluation form at the end of the event. We use the data gathered to assess the effectiveness of our presentations so that we can better meet the needs of these audiences. The evaluation form is generally simple and will take five minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and no respondent is required to disclose their name or any other identifying information. We are developing a sample format, no more than three standard 81⁄2 x 11 inch pages in length including spaces for additional comments. In addition to a hard-copy version that will be distributed and collected at the event, we anticipate making the form available on-line in a fillable format that can be saved and submitted as an attachment to an email. Agency form numbers, if applicable: In development. Estimation of the total numbers of hours needed to prepare the information collection including number of respondents, frequency of response, and hours of response: Total time required/annum (in hrs.) Number of respondents Amount of time required Evaluation (Respondents) ............................................................................................... Assessment/event (HUD staff) ........................................................................................ Recordkeeping/event (HUD staff) .................................................................................... 4,000 ................ 150 events ........ 150 events ........ 5 minutes .......... 150 hours ......... 75 hours ........... 333 150 75 Total Annual Burden ................................................................................................. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Item ........................... ........................... 558 Status of the proposed information collection: Approval of existing collection. Dated: June 13, 2012. Jacqueline W. Roundtree, Acting Director, Office of Labor Relations. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 35, as amended. [FR Doc. 2012–15109 Filed 6–19–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Request for Nominations for the Invasive Species Advisory Committee; Extension of Submission Deadline National Invasive Species Council, Office of the Secretary, Interior. AGENCY: ACTION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:14 Jun 19, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20JNN1.SGM Notice. 20JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 119 / Wednesday, June 20, 2012 / Notices 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: The submission deadline for nominations has been extended. All must now be postmarked by July 5, 2012. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Lori Williams, Executive Director, National Invasive Species Council (OS/ NISC), Regular Mail: 1849 C Street NW., (MS 1201 EYE), Washington, DC 20240; Express Mail: 1201 Eye Street NW., 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelsey Brantley, Program Specialist and ISAC Coordinator, at (202) 513–7243, fax: (202) 371–1751, or by email at Kelsey_Brantley@ios.doi.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: 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. NISC is Co-chaired by the Secretaries of the Interior, Agriculture, and Commerce, and is charged with providing coordination, planning and leadership regarding invasive species issues. Pursuant to the Executive Order, NISC developed a 2008–2012 National Invasive Species Management Plan (Plan), which is available on the Web at https://www.invasivespecies.gov/main_ nav/mn_NISC_ManagementPlan.html. NISC is responsible for effective implementation of the Plan including any revisions of the Plan, and 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 information-sharing. The role of ISAC is to maintain an intensive and regular dialogue regarding the aforementioned issues. ISAC provides advice in cooperation with VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:14 Jun 19, 2012 Jkt 226001 stakeholders and communities of interests affected by invasive species. The ISAC usually meets up to twice per year. 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 communities of interests affected by invasive species such as: Agriculture; aquaculture; biofuel production; livestock grazing and production; landscaping, horticulture, and plant nurseries; pet industry; crop protection; marine fisheries; forest health and management; potable and irrigation water management; natural resource management and restoration; animal health protection; shipping, tourism, highways, and other transportation industries; international development and trade; public land access and management; lake, estuary, and coastal management; hiking, camping, trail riding, and outdoor recreation; conservation organizations; biodiversity conservation; professional scientific research and education societies; urban and suburban park management; energy and mineral resource development; corporate land management; native plant conservation; bird and wildlife watching; hunting, boating, and angling; invasive plant or animal science; plant pathology; environmental education; science and environmental journalism and outreach; natural resource economics; tribal resource management; natural resource political science; and relevant areas of law and regulatory policy. Nominees should have experience work related to invasive species planning and coordination in areas such as: Developing natural resource management plans; invasive species prevention, early detection and rapid response, control, restoration, and research; multiple jurisdictional planning; integrating science and the human dimension in order to create effective solutions to complex conservation issues; international negotiations; government relations; coordinating the work of diverse groups of stakeholders to resolve complex issues and conflicts; and complying with the National Environmental Policy Act and other Federal requirements for public involvement in major conservation plans. Members will be selected in order to achieve a balanced representation of viewpoints, areas of experience, subject matter expertise, and representation of communities of interests. Members’ terms are limited to three (3) years from their appointment PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 37065 to ISAC. Following a term, an ISAC member may request to be considered for an additional term. No member may serve on the ISAC for more than two (2) consecutive terms. 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. Employees of the Federal Government ARE NOT eligible for nomination or appointment to ISAC. The Obama Administration prohibits individuals who are currently federally registered lobbyists to serve on all FACA and non-FACA boards, committees or councils. Submitting Nominations Nominations should be typed and must include each of 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. A minimum of two (2) letters of reference. All required documents must be compiled and submitted in one complete nomination package. This office will NOT assemble nomination packages from documentation sent piecemeal. Incomplete submissions (missing one or more of the items described above) will not be considered. Nominations should be postmarked no later than the extended deadline of July 5, 2012 to Lori Williams, Executive Director, National Invasive Species Council (OS/NISC); Regular Mail: 1849 C Street NW., (MS 1201 EYE), Washington, DC 20240; Express Mail: 1201 Eye Street NW., 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20005. The Secretary of the Interior, on behalf of the other members of NISC, is actively soliciting nominations of qualified people to ensure that recommendations of the ISAC take into account the needs of the diverse groups served. Any interested citizens meeting the qualification criteria as described in this notice are encouraged to apply. Dated: June 15, 2012. Christopher P. Dionigi, Assistant Director, National Invasive Species Council. [FR Doc. 2012–15047 Filed 6–19–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–RK–P E:\FR\FM\20JNN1.SGM 20JNN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR


Request for Nominations for the Invasive Species Advisory 
Committee; Extension of Submission Deadline

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

ACTION: Notice.

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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: The submission deadline for nominations has been extended. All 
must now be postmarked by July 5, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Lori Williams, Executive 
Director, National Invasive Species Council (OS/NISC), Regular Mail: 
1849 C Street NW., (MS 1201 EYE), Washington, DC 20240; Express Mail: 
1201 Eye Street NW., 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelsey Brantley, Program Specialist 
and ISAC Coordinator, at (202) 513-7243, fax: (202) 371-1751, or by 
email 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. NISC is Co-chaired by the Secretaries of the 
Interior, Agriculture, and Commerce, and is charged with providing 
coordination, planning and leadership regarding invasive species 
issues. Pursuant to the Executive Order, NISC developed a 2008-2012 
National Invasive Species Management Plan (Plan), which is available on 
the Web at https://www.invasivespecies.gov/main_nav/mn_NISC_ManagementPlan.html. NISC is responsible for effective implementation 
of the Plan including any revisions of the Plan, and 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 information-sharing.
    The role of ISAC is to maintain an intensive and regular dialogue 
regarding the aforementioned issues. ISAC provides advice in 
cooperation with stakeholders and communities of interests affected by 
invasive species. The ISAC usually meets up to twice per year.
    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 communities of interests affected by invasive species such 
as: Agriculture; aquaculture; biofuel production; livestock grazing and 
production; landscaping, horticulture, and plant nurseries; pet 
industry; crop protection; marine fisheries; forest health and 
management; potable and irrigation water management; natural resource 
management and restoration; animal health protection; shipping, 
tourism, highways, and other transportation industries; international 
development and trade; public land access and management; lake, 
estuary, and coastal management; hiking, camping, trail riding, and 
outdoor recreation; conservation organizations; biodiversity 
conservation; professional scientific research and education societies; 
urban and suburban park management; energy and mineral resource 
development; corporate land management; native plant conservation; bird 
and wildlife watching; hunting, boating, and angling; invasive plant or 
animal science; plant pathology; environmental education; science and 
environmental journalism and outreach; natural resource economics; 
tribal resource management; natural resource political science; and 
relevant areas of law and regulatory policy.
    Nominees should have experience work related to invasive species 
planning and coordination in areas such as: Developing natural resource 
management plans; invasive species prevention, early detection and 
rapid response, control, restoration, and research; multiple 
jurisdictional planning; integrating science and the human dimension in 
order to create effective solutions to complex conservation issues; 
international negotiations; government relations; coordinating the work 
of diverse groups of stakeholders to resolve complex issues and 
conflicts; and complying with the National Environmental Policy Act and 
other Federal requirements for public involvement in major conservation 
plans. Members will be selected in order to achieve a balanced 
representation of viewpoints, areas of experience, subject matter 
expertise, and representation of communities of interests. Members' 
terms are limited to three (3) years from their appointment to ISAC. 
Following a term, an ISAC member may request to be considered for an 
additional term. No member may serve on the ISAC for more than two (2) 
consecutive terms.
    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. Employees of 
the Federal Government ARE NOT eligible for nomination or appointment 
to ISAC.
    The Obama Administration prohibits individuals who are currently 
federally registered lobbyists to serve on all FACA and non-FACA 
boards, committees or councils.

Submitting Nominations

    Nominations should be typed and must include each of 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. A minimum of two (2) letters of reference.
    All required documents must be compiled and submitted in one 
complete nomination package. This office will NOT assemble nomination 
packages from documentation sent piecemeal. Incomplete submissions 
(missing one or more of the items described above) will not be 
considered. Nominations should be postmarked no later than the extended 
deadline of July 5, 2012 to Lori Williams, Executive Director, National 
Invasive Species Council (OS/NISC); Regular Mail: 1849 C Street NW., 
(MS 1201 EYE), Washington, DC 20240; Express Mail: 1201 Eye Street NW., 
5th Floor, Washington, DC 20005.
    The Secretary of the Interior, on behalf of the other members of 
NISC, is actively soliciting nominations of qualified people to ensure 
that recommendations of the ISAC take into account the needs of the 
diverse groups served. Any interested citizens meeting the 
qualification criteria as described in this notice are encouraged to 
apply.

    Dated: June 15, 2012.
Christopher P. Dionigi,
Assistant Director, National Invasive Species Council.
[FR Doc. 2012-15047 Filed 6-19-12; 8:45 am]
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