[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 235 (Thursday, December 7, 1995)] [Notices] [Pages 62876-62877] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-29846] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [CO-050-1020-00] Call for Nominations for Northwest and Front Range Resource Advisory Councils (Colorado) AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Call for Nominations. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to solicit nominations from the public to fill positions which have recently been vacated on two Colorado, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Resource Advisory Councils. These councils provide advice and recommendations to BLM on management of the public lands. The Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) directs the Secretary of the Interior to involve the public in planning and issues related to management of lands administered by BLM. Under Section 309 of FLPMA the Secretary has selected 15 member citizen-based advisory councils that are established and authorized consistent with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). As required by the FACA, Resource Advisory Council members appointed to the council will reflect a balanced membership representative of the various interests concerned with the management of public lands and users of the public lands. The position to be filled on the Northwest Resource Advisory Council is from Group 1--holders of federal grazing permits; representatives of energy and mining development; timber industry; off- road vehicle use and developed recreation. The positions on the Front Range Resource Advisory Council which are being filled are from two of the three general interest groups: Group 1--holders of federal grazing permits; representatives of energy and mining development; timber industry; off-road vehicle use and developed recreation. Group 3-- state, county, or local elected officials; employees of state agencies responsible for management of natural resources, land, or water; representatives of Indian tribes; academicians involved in natural sciences; and public at large. Nominees must be residents of Colorado. All nominations must be accompanied by letters of reference from represented interests or organizations, a completed Nomination/Background Information Form, as well as any other information that speaks to the nominee's qualifications. [[Page 62877]] DATES: Completed Nomination/Background Information Forms and any other necessary information should be received in the appropriate office by December 30, 1995. ADDRESSES: For more information and a Nomination/Background Information Form contact the appropriate BLM office: Northwest Resource Advisory Council--Bureau of Land Management, Grand Junction District, 2815 H Road, Grand Junction, Colorado 81506. Or call Lynda Boody, Telephone (970) 244-3066; TDD (970) 244-3011. Front Range Resource Advisory Council--Bureau of Land Management, Canon City District, 3170 East Main Street, Canon City, Colorado 81212. Or call Ken Smith, Telephone (719) 275-0631; TDD (719) 275-4346. Completed Nomination/Background Forms should be returned to the same addressed listed above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Individuals may nominate themselves or others. Nominees will be evaluated based on their education, training, and experience of the issues and knowledge of the geographical area of the Council. Nominees should have demonstrated a commitment to collaborative resource decision making. Donnie R. Sparks, District Manager. [FR Doc. 95-29846 Filed 12-6-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-JB-M