[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 29, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 73658]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-30744]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
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Reopening the Call for Nominations for the Albuquerque District
Resource Advisory Council
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to reopen the nomination period
for the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Albuquerque District Resource
Advisory Council (RAC) in Category 3. The Albuquerque RAC provides
advice and recommendations to the BLM on land use planning and
management of the public lands within the BLM's Albuquerque District.
DATES: All nominations must be received no later than December 29,
2011.
ADDRESSES: Contact Edwin Singleton, Albuquerque District Office, BLM,
435 Montano NE., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107, (505) 761-8700.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gina Melchor, RAC Coordinator,
Albuquerque District Office, BLM, 435 Montano Road NE., Albuquerque,
New Mexico 87107, (505) 761-8935, email: [email protected]. Persons who
use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-(800) 877-8339 to contact the
above individual during business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above
individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Land Policy and Management Act
of 1976 (FLPMA) (43 U.S.C. 1739) directs the Secretary of the Interior
(Secretary) to involve the public in planning and issues related to
management of lands administered by the BLM. Section 309 of FLPMA
directs the Secretary to establish 10- to 15-member citizen-based
advisory councils that are consistent with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA). The rules governing RACs are found at 43 CFR
subpart 1784. As required by FACA, RAC membership must be balanced and
representative of the various interests concerned with the management
of the public lands. There is one vacancy open in category 3,
representing State, county, or local elected office; representatives
and employees of a State agency responsible for management of natural
resources, land, or water; representatives of Indian tribes within or
adjacent to the area for which the Council is organized;
representatives of academia who are employed in natural resources
management or the natural sciences; or the public-at-large.
Individuals may nominate themselves or others. Nominees must be
residents of the State in which the RAC has jurisdiction. The BLM will
evaluate nominees based on their education, training, experience, and
knowledge of the geographical area of the RAC. Nominees should
demonstrate a commitment to collaborative resource decision-making. The
Obama Administration prohibits individuals who are currently federally
registered lobbyists from being appointed or re-appointed to FACA and
non-FACA boards, committees, or councils. The following must accompany
all nominations:
--Letters of reference from represented interests or organizations;
--A completed background information nomination form; and
--Any other information that addresses the nominee's qualifications.
Certification Statement: I hereby certify that the BLM's
Albuquerque District RAC is necessary and in the public interest in
connection with the Secretary's responsibilities to manage the lands,
resources, and facilities administered by the BLM.
Authority: 43 CFR 1784.4-1
Jesse Juen,
Acting State Director.
[FR Doc. 2011-30744 Filed 11-28-11; 8:45 am]
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