Notice of Initiation of the Nomination and Selection Process for the Pinedale Anticline Working Group, Sublette County, WY, 61833-61834 [05-21390]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
• Bureau of Land Management
• Land Management Bureau

[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 206 (Wednesday, October 26, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61833-61834]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-21390]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[WY-100-05-1310-DB]


Notice of Initiation of the Nomination and Selection Process for 
the Pinedale Anticline Working Group, Sublette County, WY

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Call for nominations for two individuals to serve as members of 
the Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) as part of the adaptive 
environmental management program for the Pinedale Anticline Project 
Area in Southwestern Wyoming. The PAWG has two vacancies on its 
advisory group for which the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking 
nominees: A public-at-large member and a representative from the 
Sublette County Government.

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DATES: All nominations should be postmarked before or on the date 30 
days from the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Final 
selections will be made by the Secretary of the Interior and serve at 
her discretion.

ADDRESSES: You can obtain information and a copy of the Notice for the 
Nomination and Selection process by writing or visiting the following 
offices: Bureau of Land Management, Wyoming State Office, 5353 
Yellowstone Road, P.O. Box 1828, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003; Bureau of 
Land Management, Pinedale Field Office, 432 East Mill Street, P.O. Box 
768, Pinedale, Wyoming 82941.

SUMMARY: On August 15, 2002, the Secretary of the Interior signed the 
Charter to establish the Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG). 
Several interest groups, governmental agencies, and local interests are 
represented on the PAWG. Individuals or groups interested in completing 
the remainder of the 2-year membership term of the PAWG should submit 
the specified information within 30 days of publication of this notice 
in the Federal Register.
    Nominations and supporting documentation should be sent to: Bureau 
of Land Management, Pinedale Field Office, ATTN: Mike Stiewig,

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PAWG Coordinator, P.O. Box 768, Pinedale, Wyoming 82941.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Stiewig, PAWG Coordinator, BLM, 
Pinedale Field Office, P.O. Box 768, Pinedale, Wyoming 82941, telephone 
(307) 367-5363.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 15, 2004, the Secretary of the 
Interior renewed the Charter that established the Pinedale Anticline 
Working Group. Members were appointed for a 2-year term on May 24, 
2004. There are currently two vacancies for members whose term would be 
completed on May 24, 2006. The Charter establishes several membership 
selection criteria and operational procedures for the PAWG. These are 
listed as follows:
    (1) The PAWG will be composed of 9 members who reside in the State 
of Wyoming. The PAWG members will be appointed by and serve at the 
pleasure of the Secretary of Interior.
    (2) Members of the PAWG will be as follows:
     A representative from the State of Wyoming Office of 
Federal Land Policy.
     A representative from the Town of Pinedale.
     A representative from the oil/gas operators active in the 
Pinedale Anticline area.
     A representative from the Sublette County Government.
     A representative from statewide or local environmental 
groups.
     A representative from the landowners within or bordering 
the Pinedale Anticline area.
     A representative of livestock operators operating within 
or bordering the Pinedale Anticline area.
     Two members from the public-at-large.
    (3) Members should have demonstrated an ability to analyze and 
interpret data and information, evaluate proposals, identify problems, 
and promote the use of collaborative management techniques (such as, 
long term planning, management across jurisdictional boundaries, data 
sharing, information exchange, and partnerships), and a knowledge of 
issues involving oil and gas development activities.
    (4) PAWG members will be appointed for 2-year terms, subject to 
removal by the Secretary of the Interior. At the discretion of the 
Secretary of the Interior, members may be reappointed to additional 
terms.
    Individuals who wish to become a member of the PAWG should complete 
and submit the following information to the Pinedale Field Office by 
close of business, 30 days after the publication of this notice in the 
Federal Register:

    A. Representative Groups: Public-at-large member and representative 
from Sublette County government.
    B. Nominee's Full Name:
    C. Business Address:
    D. Business Phone:
    E. Home Address:
    F. Home Phone:
    G. Occupation/Title:
    H. Qualifications (education including colleges, degrees, major 
field of study and/or training):
    I. Career Highlights (significant related experience, civic and 
professional activities, elected offices, prior advisory committee 
experience, or career achievements related to the interest to be 
represented):
    J. Experience in collaborative management techniques, such as long 
term planning, management across jurisdictional boundaries, data 
sharing, information exchange and partnerships:
    K. Experience in data analysis and interpretation, problem 
identification and evaluation of proposals:
    L. Knowledge of issues involving oil and gas development:
    M. Indicate Specific Area of Interest to be Represented from the 
following: One representative from the public-at-large or one 
representative from Sublette County Government.
    N. List any leases, license, permits, contracts or claims that you 
hold which involve lands or resources administered by the BLM:
    O. Attach two or three Letters of Reference from interests or 
organization to be represented:
    P. Nominated by: Include Nominator's name, address and telephone 
number(s), if applicable.
    Q. Date of nomination:

    Dated: September 16, 2005.
Robert A. Bennett,
State Director.
[FR Doc. 05-21390 Filed 10-25-05; 8:45 am]
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