[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 113 (Thursday, June 12, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33773-33774]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-13778]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

[NPS-NERO-GATE-15664]


Gateway National Recreation Area Fort Hancock 21st Century 
Advisory Committee

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Call for Nominations.

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SUMMARY: The National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, is 
seeking nominations for individuals to be considered for appointment to 
the Gateway National Recreation Area Fort Hancock 21st Century Advisory 
Committee (Committee). The purpose of the Committee is to advise the 
Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the National Park 
Service, on the development of a reuse plan and on matters relating to 
future uses of the Fort Hancock Historic Landmark District, located 
within the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area.
    Eight of the 20 members' terms will expire on August 25, 2014. 
Nominations will take place in the same manner as when the Committee 
was first staffed. Anyone interested in membership, including current 
members whose terms are expiring, must follow the same nomination 
process as all others. Members are appointed by the Secretary of the 
Interior for a term not to exceed three years or the life of the 
Committee, whichever is shorter.
    Nominations should describe and document the proposed member's 
qualifications for membership to the Committee, and include a resume 
listing their name, title, address, telephone, email, and fax number.

DATES: Written nominations must be received by July 14, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Send nominations to: Gateway National Recreation Area, 
Office of the Superintendent, 210 New York Avenue, Staten Island, New 
York 10305.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gateway National Recreation Area, 
Sandy Hook Unit, 26 Hudson Road, Highlands, New Jersey 07732 or email 
at [email protected]. Phone number is 732-872-5908.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the provisions of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 1-
16) and with the concurrence of the General Services Administration, 
the Secretary established the advisory committee for the Gateway 
National Recreation Area Fort Hancock Historic Landmark District. The 
Committee is a discretionary advisory committee established under the 
authority of the Secretary of the Interior.
    The Committee provides advice on the development of a specific 
reuse plan and on matters relating to the future uses of the Fort 
Hancock Historic Landmark District within the Sandy Hook Unit of 
Gateway National Recreation Area. The Committee provides guidance to 
the National Park Service in developing a plan for reuse of more than 
30 historic buildings that the NPS has determined are excess to its 
needs and eligible for lease under 16 U.S.C. 1 et seq., particularly 16 
U.S.C.

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1a-2(k), and 16 U.S.C. 470h-3, or under agreement through appropriate 
authorities.
    Members of the Committee include representatives from, but not 
limited to, groups with the following interests: natural resources and 
the environment, business, cultural resources and historic 
preservation, real estate, recreation, education, hospitality and 
science. Members of the Committee will also consist of representatives 
from the Monmouth County Freeholders as well as the following 
municipalities and boroughs: Highlands, Sea Bright, Rumson and 
Middletown.
    Nominations are sought to represent the following categories: real 
estate, recreation, cultural resources and historic preservation, 
business, and hospitality.
    Committee members will be selected based on the following criteria: 
(1) Ability to collaborate, (2) the ability to understand NPS 
management and policy, and (3) connection with local communities. No 
individual who is currently registered as a Federal lobbyist is 
eligible to serve on the Committee. Members will serve without 
compensation.
    The first meeting took place in January 2013. The Committee has met 
a total of 10 times, usually six to eight weeks apart. Meetings may 
take places at such times as designated by the DFO. Members are 
expected to make every effort to attend all meetings. Members may not 
appoint deputies or alternates.

    Dated: May 28, 2014
Alma Ripps,
Chief, Office of Policy.
[FR Doc. 2014-13778 Filed 6-11-14; 8:45 am]
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