[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 86 (Monday, May 5, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 25561]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-10194]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
Collaborative Forest Restoration Program Technical Advisory Panel
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Call for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the
Collaborative Forest Restoration Program (CFRP) Technical Advisory
Panel (Panel) pursuant to Section 606 of the Community Forest
Restoration Act (Act) (Pub. L. 106-393), and the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA), (5 U.S.C. App. 2). Additional information on the
Panel can be found by visiting the CFRP Web site at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r3/cfrp.
DATES: Written nominations must be received by June 4, 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
package must be sent to the address below.
ADDRESSES: Walter Dunn, Collaborative Forest Restoration Program, USDA
Forest Service, 333 Broadway Blvd. SE., Albuquerque, NM 87102.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter Dunn, Designated Federal
Official (DFO), Collaborative Forest Restoration Program Technical
Advisory Panel, (505) 842-3425, [email protected]. Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 5
p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
In accordance with the provisions of FACA, the Secretary of
Agriculture is seeking nominations to fill two positions representing
Conservation Interests on the Panel. The purpose of the Panel is to
provide recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture on which grant
proposals submitted pursuant to Act best meet the CFRP objectives. The
CFRP provides cost-share grants to community and stakeholder groups for
forest restoration projects that are designed through a collaborative
process. The projects must be in New Mexico, and may be entirely on, or
on any combination of, Federal, tribal, State, county, or municipal
forest lands. The CFRP supports the development of cost effective
restoration activities; empowers diverse organizations to implement
activities that value local and traditional knowledge; builds ownership
and civic price; and contributes to the restoration of healthy,
diverse, and productive forests and watersheds.
Vacancy
Two representatives for Conservation Interests will be appointed by
the Secretary to a 2-year term. Vacancies will be filled in the manner
in which the original appointment was made.
Nomination and Application Instructions
To be considered for membership on the Panel nominees for the
Conservation Interests positions must be United States citizens and be
at least 18 years of age. The public is invited to submit nominations
for membership on the Panel, either as a self-nomination or a
nomination of any qualified and interested person. The appointment of
members to the Panel is made by the Secretary of Agriculture. Any
individual or organization may nominate one or more qualified persons
to represent the above Panel vacancies. Candidates who wish to be
considered for membership on the Panel must submit an AD-755
application form and resume to the USDA Forest Service. The AD-755,
including the enclosed continuation sheets, and resume should address
the following evaluation criteria:
1. Knowledge of forest management issues in New Mexico;
2. Experience working with government planning process;
3. Knowledge and understanding of the various cultures and
communities in New Mexico;
4. Ability to actively participate in diverse team settings; and
5. Demonstrated skill in working toward mutually beneficial
solutions to complex issues.
Cover letters should be addressed to the Secretary of Agriculture.
The form AD-755 may be obtained on the CFRP Web site http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r3/cfrp, or from the following Web site: http://www.usda.gov/documents/OCIO_AD_755_Master_2012.pdf.
All nominations will be vetted by USDA. A list of qualified
applicants from which the Secretary of Agriculture shall appoint
members to the Panel will be prepared. Members of the Panel will serve
without compensation, but may be reimbursed for travel expenses while
performing duties on behalf of the Panel, subject to approval by the
DFO.
Equal opportunity practices, in line with USDA policies, will be
followed in all appointments to the Panel. To ensure that the
recommendations of the Panel have been 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: April 29, 2014.
Gregory Parham,
Assistant Secretary of Administration.
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