§ 6.662. Responsibilities.
The Governor’s Invasive Species Council (Council) shall:
(1) Develop and implement a comprehensive invasive species management plan for the 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. The Council shall utilize scientific methods and procedures to assist in developing guidance. In providing guidance onwhether control measures are necessary, the Council may consider the potential for wide-spread harm to public health, an ecological system or negative economic impact derived from a species.
(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 procedures consistent with this subchapter.
Cross References This section cited in 4 Pa. Code § 6.667 (relating to reports).
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