1. (a) The Governor’s Invasive Species Council (Council) shall provide a forum through which multiple State agencies and nongovernmental entities meet with a common purpose of identifying invasive species of concern that currently or could potentially threaten this Commonwealth’s natural and agricultural resources and the industries they support.

2. (b) The Council shall:

   1. (1) Advise the Governor on and direct the development and implementation of a State invasive species management plan.
   2. (2) Provide guidance on prevention, control and rapid response initiatives.
   3. (3) Facilitate coordination among Federal, regional, State and local efforts.

Cross References

This section cited in 4 Pa. Code § 6.667 (relating to reports).