National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee; Notice of Solicitation for Membership, 67696 [E7-23195]

Download as PDF 67696 Notices Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 230 Friday, November 30, 2007 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2007–0094] National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee; Notice of Solicitation for Membership Done in Washington, DC, this 21st day of November 2007. Cindy J. Smith, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E7–23195 Filed 11–29–07; 8:45 am] Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of solicitation for membership. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: BILLING CODE 3410–34–P SUMMARY: We are giving notice that we have reestablished the Secretary’s National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee for a 2-year period. The Secretary is soliciting nominations for membership on this Committee. DATES: Consideration will be given to nominations received on or before January 14, 2008. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be addressed to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Joanne Garrett, Director, Operational Support Staff, WS, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 87, Riverdale, MD 20737– 1234; (301) 734–5149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee (the Committee) advises the Secretary of Agriculture on policies, program issues, and research needed to conduct the Wildlife Services program. The Committee also serves as a public forum enabling those affected by the Wildlife Services program to have a voice in the program’s policies. The Committee Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall be elected by the Committee from among its members. We are soliciting nominations from interested organizations and individuals. An organization may nominate individuals from within or outside of its membership. The Secretary will select members to obtain VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:27 Nov 29, 2007 Jkt 214001 the broadest possible representation on the Committee, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. II) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Regulation 1041–1. Equal opportunity practices, in line with the USDA policies, will be followed in all appointments to the committee. To ensure that the recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, membership should include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of New Fee Sites and Increase in Fees at 3 Existing Fee Sites— Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) Rio Grande National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of New Fee Sites. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Rio Grande National Forest is planning to charge a $50/night fee for the new overnight rentals of Stone Cellar Guard Station, Saguache Bunk House, Alder Creek Guard Station and Fitton Cabin; as well as a $75/night fee for Upper Crossing Guard Station, River Springs Guard Station and 2 cabins at Platoro Reservoir. These cabins have not been available for recreation use prior to this date. Rentals of other cabins on the Rio Grande National Forest have shown that people appreciate and enjoy the availability of historic rental cabins. The Rio Grande National Forest is also proposing that the fees for existing rental cabins be raised from $35/night to $50/night for Brewery Creek Guard Station, Carnero Guard Station, and Elwood Guard Station. Funds from the rental cabins will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of the cabins. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 These cabins will become available for recreation rental after June 1, 2008 and contingent upon completion of certain improvements. ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Rio Grande National Forest, 1803 West Highway 160, Monte Vista, CO 81144. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Murphy, Recreation Program Coordinator, 719–852–6221. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108–447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a six month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new recreation fee areas are established. These new fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. The Rio Grande National Forest currently has three cabin rentals. These rentals are often fully booked throughout their rental season. A business analysis of these rental cabins have shown that people desire having this sort of recreation experience on the Rio Grande National Forest. A market analysis indicates that the $50/per night fee and $75/night fee are both reasonable and acceptable for this sort of unique recreation experience. People wanting to rent these cabins will need to do so through the National Recreation Reservation Service, at https://www.reserveusa.com or by calling 1–877–444–6777. The National Recreation Reservation Service charges a $7 fee for reservations. DATES: Dated: November 19, 2007. Dan S. Dallas, Rio Grande National Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. E7–23196 Filed 11–29–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service Notice of Intent: To Request Comments on a Currently Approved Information Collection Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 E:\FR\FM\30NON1.SGM 30NON1

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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules 
or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings 
and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, 
delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency 
statements of organization and functions are examples of documents 
appearing in this section.

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Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 230 / Friday, November 30, 2007 / 
Notices

[[Page 67696]]



DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2007-0094]


National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee; Notice of 
Solicitation for Membership

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of solicitation for membership.

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SUMMARY: We are giving notice that we have reestablished the 
Secretary's National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee for a 2-year 
period. The Secretary is soliciting nominations for membership on this 
Committee.

DATES: Consideration will be given to nominations received on or before 
January 14, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be addressed to the person listed under 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Joanne Garrett, Director, 
Operational Support Staff, WS, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 87, 
Riverdale, MD 20737-1234; (301) 734-5149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Wildlife Services Advisory 
Committee (the Committee) advises the Secretary of Agriculture on 
policies, program issues, and research needed to conduct the Wildlife 
Services program. The Committee also serves as a public forum enabling 
those affected by the Wildlife Services program to have a voice in the 
program's policies. The Committee Chairperson and Vice Chairperson 
shall be elected by the Committee from among its members.
    We are soliciting nominations from interested organizations and 
individuals. An organization may nominate individuals from within or 
outside of its membership. The Secretary will select members to obtain 
the broadest possible representation on the Committee, in accordance 
with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. II) and U.S. 
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Regulation 1041-1. Equal opportunity 
practices, in line with the USDA policies, will be followed in all 
appointments to the committee. To ensure that the recommendations of 
the Committee have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups 
served by the Department, membership should include, to the extent 
practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent 
minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 21st day of November 2007.
Cindy J. Smith,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. E7-23195 Filed 11-29-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-34-P
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