U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Nominations for Advisory Council on Wildlife Trafficking

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing the establishment of an Advisory Council on Wildlife Trafficking (Council) under the Federal Advisory Committee Act and seeking nominations for Council members. On July 1, 2013, President Obama issued an Executive Order (EO) to enhance coordination of U.S. Government efforts to combat wildlife trafficking and assist foreign governments with capacity building. The EO calls on the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, to establish an eight-member Council with representation from the private sector, former government officials, non-governmental organizations, and other experts on wildlife trade.