73.11—Federal Interagency Panel for World Heritage.
(a) Responsibilities.
The Federal Interagency Panel for World Heritage is established to advise the Department of the Interior on implementation of the World Heritage Convention. Among other things, the panel assists in the following activities:
(1)
The development of policy and procedures for effectively implementing the Convention in the U.S.;
(5)
The promotion of increased awareness and understanding of the importance of heritage conservation.
(b) Composition.
(1)
The Federal Interagency Panel for World Heritage is composed of representatives, named by their respective agencies, from the following agencies and offices:
(i)
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, U.S. Department of the Interior;
(2)
Additional representatives from other Federal agencies with mandates and expertise in heritage conservation may be requested to participate in the Panel from time to time.
(3)
The Assistant Secretary, or his/her designee, chairs the Panel, and sets its agenda and schedule. The NPS provides staff support to the Panel.