[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 8 (Monday, January 13, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2147-2148]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-00326]
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Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 8 / Monday, January 13, 2014 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
Tongass Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of intent to establish an advisory committee and call
for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Agriculture intends to establish the Tongass
Advisory Committee (Committee) pursuant to the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2). The Committee is being
established to provide advice and recommendations for developing an
ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable forest management
strategy on the Tongass National Forest with an emphasis on young
growth management. Recommendations and advice may directly inform the
development of a proposed action for modification of the 2008 Tongass
Land Management Plan. The Secretary has determined that the work of the
Committee is in the public interest and relevant to the duties of the
Department of Agriculture. The Committee will be solely advisory in
nature. All activities of the Committee will be conducted in an open,
transparent, and accessible manner. Therefore, the Secretary is seeking
nominations to fill 15 vacancies, with a term up to two years. The
public is invited to submit nominations for membership either as a
self-nomination or a nomination of any qualified and interested person.
DATES: Written nominations must be received by February 27, 2014.
Nominations must contain a completed application packet that includes
the nominee's name, resume, and completed form AD-755 (Advisory
Committee or Research and Promotion Background Information). The form
AD-755 may be obtained from the Forest Service contact person or from
the following Web site: http://www.ocio.usda.gov/forms/doc/AD-755_Master_2012_508%20Ver.pdf. The package must be sent to the address
below.
ADDRESSES: Send nominations and applications to Nicole McMurren,
Tongass Advisory Committee Coordinator, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Forest Service, Tongass National Forest, P.O. Box 309, Petersburg, AK
99833-0309.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicole McMurren, U.S. Forest Service,
Petersburg, AK 99833; telephone: 907-772-5875, email:
[email protected]. Individuals who use telecommunications devices or
the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at
1-800-877-8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time,
Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C., App. 2), the Secretary of Agriculture
intends to establish the Tongass Advisory Committee. The Committee will
be a discretionary advisory committee. The Committee will operate under
the provisions of FACA and will report to the Secretary of Agriculture
through the Chief of the Forest Service.
The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of
Agriculture, through the Chief of the Forest Service, by providing
advice and recommendations for developing an ecologically, socially,
and economically sustainable forest management strategy on the Tongass
National Forest with an emphasis on young growth management.
Recommendations and advice may directly inform the development of a
proposed action for modification of the 2008 Tongass Land Management
Plan.
Advisory Council Organization
The Council will be comprised of not more than 15 members. The
members appointed to the Committee will be familiar with the
ecological, social, and economic issues impacting Southeast Alaska.
Members shall be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture as
follows:
i. Federally Recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Organizations and/or
Alaska Native Corporation representatives;
ii. National or regional environmental and/or conservation
organizations;
iii. Timber industry representatives;
iv. Federal, State and local government representatives; and
v. Other commercial users, those holding land use permits or the
public at large.
Three members and one alternate will be selected for each interest
group. Of these members, one will become the Chairperson who is
recognized for their ability to lead a group in a fair and focused
manner and who has been briefed on the mission of this Committee. The
Secretary appoints the Chairperson. No individual who is currently
registered as a Federal lobbyist is eligible to serve as a member of
the Committee. The Council will meet as often as necessary to complete
its work, perhaps as frequently as every month.
The appointment of members to the Committee is made by the
Secretary of Agriculture. Any individual or organization may nominate
one or more qualified persons to represent the above vacancies on the
Tongass Advisory Committee. Individuals may also nominate themselves.
To be considered for membership, nominees must provide--
1. Resume describing qualifications for membership to the
Committee;
2. Cover letter with a rationale for serving on the Committee and
what they can contribute;
3. Show their past experience in working successfully as part of a
coordinating group; and
4. Complete Form AD-755, Advisory Committee or Research and
Promotion Background Information.
5. Letters of recommendation are welcome.
All nominations will be vetted by U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA). A list of qualified applicants from which the Secretary of
Agriculture shall appoint to the Tongass Advisory Committee will be
prepared. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit nominations
priority mail via United States Post Office to ensure timely receipt by
the USDA. Members of the Committee will serve without compensation, but
may be reimbursed for travel expenses while performing duties on behalf
of the Committee,
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subject to approval by the Designated Federal Officer (DFO).
Equal opportunity practices, in accordance with USDA policies shall
be followed in all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the
recommendation of the Committee have taken into account the needs of
the diverse groups served by the Departments, membership should
include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated
ability to represent all racial and ethnic groups, women and men, and
persons with disabilities.
Dated: December 30, 2013.
Malcolm A. Shorter,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration.
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