[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 27 (Wednesday, February 10, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 7064]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-02622]
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 27 / Wednesday, February 10, 2016 /
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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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 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 Panel's Web site
at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r3/cfrp.
DATES: Written nominations must be received by March 11, 2016.
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, New Mexico 87102.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter Dunn, Designated Federal
Officer (DFO), Collaborative Forest Restoration Program Technical
Advisory Panel, by telephone at (505) 842-3425, or by email at
[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 positions representing a New
Mexico State Natural Resource agency, Federal land management agencies,
tribes or pueblos, commodity interests, and local communities on the
Panel. The purpose of the Panel is to provide recommendations to the
Secretary of Agriculture on which grant proposals submitted pursuant to
the 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
pride; and contributes to the restoration of healthy, diverse, and
productive forests and watersheds.
Vacancy
Seven representatives including a New Mexico State Natural Resource
agency, at least two Federal land management agencies, at least one
tribe or pueblo, and an equal number of commodity interests, and local
communities will be appointed by the Secretary to serve 2 to 3 year
terms. 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 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. To be
considered for membership, nominees must provide the following:
1. Resume describing qualifications for membership to the Panel;
2. Cover letter with a rationale for serving on the Panel and what
you can contribute; and
3. Complete Form AD-755, Advisory Committee Membership Background
Information. The Form AD-755 may be obtained from the DFO or from the
Panel's Web site. The Form AD-755 and resume should address the
following evaluation criteria:
(a) Knowledge of forest management issues in New Mexico;
(b) Experience working with government planning process;
(c) Knowledge and understanding of the various cultures and
communities in New Mexico;
(d) Ability to actively participate in diverse team settings; and
(e) Demonstrated skill in working toward mutually beneficial
solutions to complex issues.
Letter of recommendations are welcome. 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 accordance with USDA policies shall
be followed in all appointments to the Panel. To ensure that the
recommendations of the Panel have taken into account the needs of the
diverse groups served by USDA, membership will, to the extent
practicable, include individuals with demonstrated ability to represent
all racial and ethnic groups, women and men, and persons with
disabilities.
Dated: January 29, 2016.
Gregory L. Parham,
Assistant Secretary for Administration.
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