[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10085-10086]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-03793]
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Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 36 / Monday, February 24, 2014 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
Arizona National Scenic Trail Advisory Council
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of intent to establish an advisory council and call for
nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Agriculture intends to establish the Arizona
National Scenic Trail Advisory Council (Council) pursuant to Section
5(d) of the National Trails System Act (Act) (Pub. L. 90-543), as
amended through (Pub. L. 111-11) (16 U.S.C. 1241 to 1251). The Council
is being established to provide advice and recommendations on matters
relating to the Arizona National Scenic Trail (Arizona Trail),
including but not limited to, the development and implementation of a
comprehensive plan, selection of rights-of-way, standards for the
erection and maintenance of markers along with Scenic Trail, and
interpretation of the Scenic Trail. Therefore, the Secretary of
Agriculture is seeking nominations for individuals to be considered as
Council members. The public is invited to submit nominations for
membership.
DATES: Written nominations must be received by April 25, 2014.
Nominations must contain a completed application packet that includes
the nominee's name, resume, and completed form AD-755 (Advisory
Committee Membership 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 Laura White, USDA
Forest Service, 300 W. Congress Street, Tuczon, AZ 85701; telephone
520-388-8328; email; [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT: Laura White, U.S. Forest Service, Tucson, AZ 85701; telephone
(520)388-8328, 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. an 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through
Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
In accordance with Section 5(d) of the National Trails System Act
(Act) (Pub. L. 90-543, as amended through Pub. L. 111-11) (16 U.S.C.
1241 to 1251), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as
amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2), the Secretary of Agriculture intends to
establish the Arizona National Scenic Trail Advisory Council. The
Council will be a statutory advisory council. The Council 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 Council is to advise and make recommendations to
the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Chief of the Forest Service,
on matters relating to the Arizona National Scenic Trail in accordance
with Section 5(d) of the Act, which states,
The Secretary charged with the administration of each respective
trail shall, within one year of the date of the addition of any
national scenic or national historic trail to the system, . . .
establish an advisory council for each such trail, each of which
councils shall expire ten years from the date of its establishment,
. . . If the appropriate Secretary is unable to establish such an
advisory council because of the lack of adequate public interest,
the Secretary shall so advise the appropriate committees of the
Congress. The appropriate Secretary shall consult with such council
from time to time with respect to matters relating to the trail,
including the selection of rights-of-way, standards for the erection
and maintenance of markers along the trail, and the administration
of the trail . . .
Advisory Council Organization
The Council will be comprised of not more than 13 members. The
members appointed to the Council will provide a fairly balanced and
broad representation of all public interests, including, but not
limited to the following points of view: Federal Department or
Independent Agency.
Members shall be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture as
follows:
1. The Regional Forester of the Southwestern Region, Forest Service
or a designee;
2. The State Director of the Arizona State Office, Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) or a designee;
3. The Regional Director of the Intermountain Region--National Park
Service or a designee;
4. A representative of the State of Arizona (selected from
recommendations by the Governor).
Additional Council members will include:
5. At least one representative from Arizona State Parks;
6. At least one representative from County or Municipal Parks and
Recreation;
7. At least one representative for Tribes;
8. At least two representatives from the National Scenic Trail and
non-motorized trail users organizations;
9. At least one representative from Conservation organizations;
10. At least one representative from Gateway Communities;
11. At least one representative from the Ranching industry; and
12. At least one representative from Private landholders.
No individual who is currently registered as a Federal lobbyist is
eligible to serve as a member of the Council.
The Council will meet at least once annually or as often as
necessary and at such times as designated by the Designated Federal
Official (DFO).
The appointment of members to the Council will be made by the
Secretary of Agriculture. Any individual or organization may nominate
one or more qualified persons to serve on the Arizona National Scenic
Trail Advisory Council. Individuals may also nominate themselves. To be
considered for membership, nominees must submit:
1. Resume describing qualification for membership to the Council;
2. Cover letter with a rationale for serving on the Council and
what you can contribute; and
3. Complete form AD-755, Advisory Committee Membership Background
Information.
Letters of recommendations are welcome. All nominations will be
vetted by USDA. The Secretary of
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Agriculture will appoint council members to the Arizona National Scenic
Trail Advisory Council from the list of qualified applicants.
The non-Federal and non-Independent Agency members of the Council
will serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for travel
expenses while performing duties on behalf of the Council, subject to
approval by the DFO.
Equal opportunity practices in accordance with U. S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) policies shall be followed in all appointments to
the committee. To help ensure that recommendations of the committee
have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups served by USDA,
membership shall include to the extent possible, individuals with
demonstrated ability to represent women, men, racial and ethnic groups,
and persons with disabilities.
Dated: February 11, 2014.
Gregory Parham,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Administration.
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