Federal Register #2026-13921

FAA and NPS Seek Members for National Parks Overflights Advisory Group

This opportunity involves the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Park Service (NPS) seeking applicants for the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group (NPOAG): - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - In partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) - Purpose: - Soliciting applications for advisory group membership, not procurement of products or services - Membership Vacancies: - Two current vacancies: Native American tribes representative, general aviation representative - Three upcoming vacancies: two environmental concerns representatives, one commercial air tour operator representative - Application Requirements: - Written request describing affiliation and expertise relevant to NPOAG - Certification that applicant is not a federally registered lobbyist - Notable Details: - NPOAG advises on commercial air tour operations over national parks and tribal lands, including quiet aircraft technology, environmental and safety issues - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a product/service procurement - Period of Performance: - Members serve three-year terms; committee is renewed every two years - Meetings held at least twice a year, primarily virtually or hybrid

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) are soliciting applications to fill two current and three upcoming vacancies on the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group (NPOAG). Current vacancies include representatives of Native American tribes and general aviation. Upcoming openings are for two representatives of environmental concerns and one representative of commercial air tour operators. The advisory group provides advice and recommendations on issues related to commercial air tour operations over national parks and tribal lands.

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