THE GOVERNOR
[36 Pa.B. 4162]
[Saturday, August 5, 2006]
PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
[4 PA. CODE CH. 6]
[EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2004-1]
Governor's Invasive Species Council January 27, 2004
Whereas, nonnative invasive species are a National problem that pose significant environmental and economic threats to the Commonwealth's natural resources and resource-based industries, and may be detrimental to public health and safety; and
Whereas, invasive species pose a significant threat to biodiversity which is essential for the Commonwealth's economic, environmental, and social well-being; and
Whereas, preventing new introductions of invasive species and limiting the spread of established populations into uninfested areas is both environmentally responsible and economically beneficial; and
Whereas, Federal Executive Order 13112 acknowledges that nonnative invasive species fail to recognize jurisdictional boundaries, thus creating a need for enhanced coordination between local, State, regional, and Federal entities; and
Whereas, the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 provides Federal funding to states that voluntarily implement a federally approved aquatic invasive species management plan; and
Whereas, it has been determined that the Governor and the Commonwealth would benefit from the advice and counsel of an official representative body of natural resource managers, policymakers, and researchers engaged in abating the introduction and spread of nonnative invasive species in Pennsylvania.
Now, Therefore, I, Edward G. Rendell, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and other laws, do hereby establish the Governor's Invasive Species Council as hereinafter set forth.
GovernorFiscal Note: GOV 04-11. (1) General Fund; (2) Implementing Year 2003-04 is $25,000; (3) 1st Succeeding Year 2004-05 is $75,000; 2nd Succeeding Year 2005-06 is $75,000; 3rd Succeeding Year 2006-07 is $75,000; 4th Succeeding Year 2007-08 is $75,000; 5th Succeeding Year 2008-09 is $75,000; (4) 2002-03 Program--$N/A; 2001-02 Program--$N/A; 2000-01 Program--$N/A; (7) Department of Agriculture--General Government Operations; (8) recommends adoption.
Annex A
TITLE 4. ADMINISTRATION
PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
CHAPTER 6. ADDITIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES
Subchapter T. GOVERNOR'S INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL Sec.
6.271. Purpose. 6.272. Responsibilities. 6.273. Composition. 6.274. Terms of membership. 6.275. Compensation. 6.276. Cooperation by State agencies. 6.277. Reports. 6.278. Effective date. 6.279. Termination date. § 6.271. Purpose.
The Governor's Invasive Species Council:
(1) Advises the Governor on and direct the development and implementation of a State invasive species management plan.
(2) Provides guidance on prevention, control and rapid response initiatives.
(3) Facilitates coordination among Federal, regional, State and local efforts.
§ 6.272. Responsibilities.
The Governor's Invasive Species Council (Council) shall:
(1) Develop and implement a comprehensive invasive species management plan for this Commonwealth and revise the plan at regular 5-year intervals or as needed.
(2) Provide guidance on prevention and control of invasive species and rapid response to new infestations.
(3) Facilitate coordination among Federal, regional, State and local initiatives and organizations engaged in the management of invasive species.
(4) Convene at least quarterly and at the call of the chairperson of the Council.
(5) Adopt rules of procedure consistent with this subchapter.
§ 6.273. Composition.
(a) The Secretary of Agriculture will serve as Chairperson of the Governor's Invasive Species Council (Council). The membership will include agency heads of the Commonwealth or their designees responsible for the conservation of agricultural and natural resources and the protection of public health, each of whom shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor, including the following:
(1) Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources.
(2) Secretary of Environmental Protection.
(3) Secretary of Health.
(4) Secretary of Transportation.
(5) Executive Director of the Fish and Boat Commission.
(6) Executive Director of the Game Commission.
(b) In addition, the Council will have up to 10 members of the public representing agriculture and natural resource organizations and educational institutions conducting invasive species research and outreach. The members of the public will be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
§ 6.274. Terms of membership.
The ten members of the public representing agriculture and natural resources organizations and educational institutions will be appointed for terms of 2 years and will continue to serve thereafter until their successors have been appointed. The Governor will fill vacancies that may occur and may remove any member from the Governor's Invasive Species Council at the discretion of the Governor.
§ 6.275. Compensation.
Members of the Governor's Invasive Species Council (Council) will receive no additional compensation for their service as Council members. Nongovernment members will be reimbursed for travel and related expenses in accordance with Commonwealth policy. See Chapter 40 (relating to travel and subsistence).
§ 6.276. Cooperation by State agencies.
Agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction shall cooperate with and provide assistance and support as needed by the Governor's Invasive Species Council to carry out its functions effectively.
§ 6.277. Reports.
In addition to the recommendations described in this subchapter, the Governor's Invasive Species Council (Council) shall submit to the Governor a biennial report on the Council's activities.
§ 6.278. Effective date.
This subchapter takes effect immediately.
§ 6.279. Termination date.
This subchapter will remain in effect unless revised or rescinded by the Governor.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 06-1480. Filed for public inspection August 4, 2006, 9:00 a.m.]
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