Notice of Request for Nominations for the Colorado Recreation Resource Advisory Committee; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447), 23224-23225 [2010-10194]

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[FR Doc. 2010–10273 Filed 4–30–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of Request for Nominations for the Colorado Recreation Resource Advisory Committee; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) Forest Service, USDA. Notice of request for nominations for the Colorado Recreation Resource Advisory Committee. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Nominations are being sought for certain positions to serve on the Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (Recreation RAC) operating in the state of Colorado for the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM). New members will be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) and serve threeyear terms. Members are being sought to represent each of the following interests: (1) Winter motorized recreation, (2) Summer motorized recreation, (3) Summer non-motorized recreation, (4) Non-motorized outfitter guides, (5) Local environmental groups, (6) State tourism official, and (7) Indian tribes. The public is invited to submit nominations for membership on the Recreation RAC. Current members who have only served one term may also apply. Application packets for Recreation RACs can be obtained on the Web at https://www.fs.fed.us/ passespermits/rrac-application.shtml or by e-mailing pdevore@fs.fed.us. Interested parties may also contact Pam DeVore, U.S. Forest Service, 740 Simms Street, Golden, CO 80401 or call 303– 275–5043. All nominations must consist of a completed application packet that includes background information and other information that addresses a nominee’s qualifications. DATES: All applications must be received by the appropriate office listed below on or before June 15, 2010. This timeframe may be extended if officials do not receive applications for needed positions. PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ADDRESSES: Interested persons may submit nominations to the Colorado RRAC by U.S. Mail or Express Delivery to Pam DeVore, Rocky Mountain Regional Office, 740 Simms Street, Golden, CO 80401. Nominations may also be sent via e-mail to pdevore@fs.fed.us. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anyone wanting further information regarding this request for nominations may contact the designated federal official: Steve Sherwood, Recreation RAC DFO, 740 Simms Street, Golden, CO 80401 or 303–275–5135. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (REA), signed December 2004, requires that the Forest Service and the BLM provide Recreation RACs with an opportunity to make recommendations to the two agencies on certain types of proposed recreation fee changes. REA allows the agencies to use existing advisory councils, such as BLM Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), or to establish new committees as appropriate. The Forest Service and BLM elected to jointly use existing BLM RACs in the states of Arizona, Idaho, the Dakotas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. In 2006, the Forest Service chartered new Recreation RACs for the states of California and Colorado, and for the Forest Service Pacific Northwest, Eastern and Southern Regions. The Forest Service is using an existing advisory board for the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota. In addition, the Governors of three states—Alaska, Nebraska and Wyoming—requested that their State be exempt from the REA–R/RAC requirement, and the two Departments concurred with the exemptions. Members were appointed to the Colorado Recreation RAC in July 2007 for either two-year or three-year terms. The Recreation RACs provide recreation fee recommendations to both the Forest Service and the BLM. These committees make recreation fee program recommendations on implementing or eliminating standard amenity fees; expanded amenity fees; and noncommercial, individual special recreation permit fees; expanding or limiting the recreation fee program; and fee-level changes. Recreation RAC Composition: Each Recreation RAC consists of 11 members appointed by the Secretary. REA provided flexibility to modify the specified membership of the RAC ‘‘as appropriate’’ to ensure a fair and balanced representation of recreation interests. E:\FR\FM\03MYN1.SGM 03MYN1 erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 84 / Monday, May 3, 2010 / Notices (1) Five persons who represent recreation users and that include, as appropriate, persons representing: (a) Winter motorized recreation such as snowmobiling; (b) Winter non-motorized recreation such as snowshoeing, cross-country and downhill skiing, and snowboarding; (c) Summer motorized recreation such as motorcycling, boating, and offhighway vehicle driving; (d) Summer non-motorized recreation such as backpacking, horseback riding, mountain biking, canoeing, and rafting; and (e) Hunting and fishing. (2) Three persons who represent interest groups that include, as appropriate, the following: (a) Non-motorized outfitters and guides; (b) Non-motorized outfitters and guides; and (c) Local environmental groups. (3) Three persons, as follows: (a) State tourism official to represent the state; (b) A person who represents affected Indian tribes; and (c) A person who represents affected local government interests. Nomination Information: Any individual or organization may nominate one or more qualified persons to represent the interests listed above to serve on the Recreation RAC. To be considered for membership, nominees must: • Identify what interest group they would represent and how they are qualified to represent that group; • State why they want to serve on the committee and what they can contribute; • Show their past experience in working successfully as part of a collaborative group; and • Complete Form AD–755, Advisory Committee or Research and Promotion Background Information. Letters of recommendation are welcome, but not required. Individuals may also nominate themselves. Nominees do not need to live in a state within a particular Recreation RAC’s area of jurisdiction nor live in a state in which Forest Service managed lands are located. Application packets, including evaluation criteria and the AD–755 form, are available at https:// www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/rracapplication.shtml or by contacting the Rocky Mountain Region as identified in this notice. Nominees must submit all documents to the appropriate regional contact. Additional information about recreation fees and REA is available at https://www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/ VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:35 Apr 30, 2010 Jkt 220001 about-rec-fees.shtml. The Forest Service will also work with Governors and county officials to identify potential nominees. The Forest Service and BLM will review the applications and prepare a list of qualified applicants from which the Secretary shall appoint both members and alternates. An alternate will become a participating member of the Recreation RACs only if the member for whom the alternate is appointed to replace leaves the committee permanently. Recreation RAC members serve without pay but are reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses for regularly scheduled committee meetings. All Recreation RAC meetings are open to the public, and an open public forum is part of each meeting. Meeting dates and times will be determined by agency officials in consultation with the Recreation RAC members. Dated: April 21, 2010. Maribeth Gustafson, Deputy Regional Forester, Operations. [FR Doc. 2010–10194 Filed 4–30–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Foreign Agricultural Service Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. The Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), today accepted a petition, and began a review of a petition, for trade adjustment assistance by the Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen’s Association on behalf of Florida fishermen who catch and market rock ‘‘spiny’’ lobsters. The Administrator will determine within 40 days whether or not increasing imports of rock ‘‘spiny’’ lobster contributed importantly to a greater than 15 percent decrease in the national average price of rock ‘‘spiny’’ lobsters compared to the average of the 3 preceding marketing years. If a determination is affirmative, fishermen who catch and market rock ‘‘spiny’’ lobsters in Florida will be eligible to apply to the Farm Service Agency for technical assistance at no cost and cash benefits. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Trade Adjustment Assistance Staff, FAS, USDA, at (202) 720–0638, or by email at: tradeadjustment@fas.usda.gov. Additional program information can be obtained at the Web site for the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 23225 program. The URL is https:// www.fas.usda.gov/itp/taa. Dated: April 27, 2010. John D. Brewer, Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service. [FR Doc. 2010–10256 Filed 4–30–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Foreign Agricultural Service Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. The Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), today accepted a petition, and began a review of a petition, for trade adjustment assistance by Birches Cranberry Company on behalf of cranberry producers in New Jersey. The Administrator will determine within 40 days whether or not increasing imports of cranberries contributed importantly to a greater than 15 percent decrease in the national average price of cranberries compared to the average of the 3 preceding marketing years. If a determination is affirmative, producers who produce and market cranberries in New Jersey will be eligible to apply to the Farm Service Agency for technical assistance at no cost and cash benefits. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Trade Adjustment Assistance Staff, FAS, USDA, at (202) 720–0638, or by email at: tradeadjustment@fas.usda.gov. Additional program information can be obtained at the Web site for the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers program. The URL is https:// www.fas.usda.gov/itp/taa. Dated: April 27, 2010. John D. Brewer, Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service. 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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of Request for Nominations for the Colorado Recreation 
Resource Advisory Committee; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
(Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of request for nominations for the Colorado Recreation 
Resource Advisory Committee.

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SUMMARY: Nominations are being sought for certain positions to serve on 
the Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (Recreation RAC) operating 
in the state of Colorado for the Forest Service and Bureau of Land 
Management (BLM). New members will be appointed by the Secretary of 
Agriculture (Secretary) and serve three-year terms. Members are being 
sought to represent each of the following interests: (1) Winter 
motorized recreation, (2) Summer motorized recreation, (3) Summer non-
motorized recreation, (4) Non-motorized outfitter guides, (5) Local 
environmental groups, (6) State tourism official, and (7) Indian 
tribes.
    The public is invited to submit nominations for membership on the 
Recreation RAC. Current members who have only served one term may also 
apply. Application packets for Recreation RACs can be obtained on the 
Web at https://www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/rrac-application.shtml or by 
e-mailing pdevore@fs.fed.us. Interested parties may also contact Pam 
DeVore, U.S. Forest Service, 740 Simms Street, Golden, CO 80401 or call 
303-275-5043.
    All nominations must consist of a completed application packet that 
includes background information and other information that addresses a 
nominee's qualifications.

DATES: All applications must be received by the appropriate office 
listed below on or before June 15, 2010. This timeframe may be extended 
if officials do not receive applications for needed positions.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons may submit nominations to the Colorado 
RRAC by U.S. Mail or Express Delivery to Pam DeVore, Rocky Mountain 
Regional Office, 740 Simms Street, Golden, CO 80401. Nominations may 
also be sent via e-mail to pdevore@fs.fed.us.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anyone wanting further information 
regarding this request for nominations may contact the designated 
federal official: Steve Sherwood, Recreation RAC DFO, 740 Simms Street, 
Golden, CO 80401 or 303-275-5135.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (REA), 
signed December 2004, requires that the Forest Service and the BLM 
provide Recreation RACs with an opportunity to make recommendations to 
the two agencies on certain types of proposed recreation fee changes. 
REA allows the agencies to use existing advisory councils, such as BLM 
Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), or to establish new committees as 
appropriate. The Forest Service and BLM elected to jointly use existing 
BLM RACs in the states of Arizona, Idaho, the Dakotas, Montana, Nevada, 
New Mexico, and Utah. In 2006, the Forest Service chartered new 
Recreation RACs for the states of California and Colorado, and for the 
Forest Service Pacific Northwest, Eastern and Southern Regions. The 
Forest Service is using an existing advisory board for the Black Hills 
National Forest in South Dakota. In addition, the Governors of three 
states--Alaska, Nebraska and Wyoming--requested that their State be 
exempt from the REA-R/RAC requirement, and the two Departments 
concurred with the exemptions. Members were appointed to the Colorado 
Recreation RAC in July 2007 for either two-year or three-year terms. 
The Recreation RACs provide recreation fee recommendations to both the 
Forest Service and the BLM. These committees make recreation fee 
program recommendations on implementing or eliminating standard amenity 
fees; expanded amenity fees; and noncommercial, individual special 
recreation permit fees; expanding or limiting the recreation fee 
program; and fee-level changes.
    Recreation RAC Composition: Each Recreation RAC consists of 11 
members appointed by the Secretary. REA provided flexibility to modify 
the specified membership of the RAC ``as appropriate'' to ensure a fair 
and balanced representation of recreation interests.

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    (1) Five persons who represent recreation users and that include, 
as appropriate, persons representing:
    (a) Winter motorized recreation such as snowmobiling;
    (b) Winter non-motorized recreation such as snowshoeing, cross-
country and downhill skiing, and snowboarding;
    (c) Summer motorized recreation such as motorcycling, boating, and 
offhighway vehicle driving;
    (d) Summer non-motorized recreation such as backpacking, horseback 
riding, mountain biking, canoeing, and rafting; and
    (e) Hunting and fishing.
    (2) Three persons who represent interest groups that include, as 
appropriate, the following:
    (a) Non-motorized outfitters and guides;
    (b) Non-motorized outfitters and guides; and
    (c) Local environmental groups.
    (3) Three persons, as follows:
    (a) State tourism official to represent the state;
    (b) A person who represents affected Indian tribes; and
    (c) A person who represents affected local government interests.
    Nomination Information: Any individual or organization may nominate 
one or more qualified persons to represent the interests listed above 
to serve on the Recreation RAC. To be considered for membership, 
nominees must:
     Identify what interest group they would represent and how 
they are qualified to represent that group;
     State why they want to serve on the committee and what 
they can contribute;
     Show their past experience in working successfully as part 
of a collaborative group; and
     Complete Form AD-755, Advisory Committee or Research and 
Promotion Background Information.
    Letters of recommendation are welcome, but not required. 
Individuals may also nominate themselves. Nominees do not need to live 
in a state within a particular Recreation RAC's area of jurisdiction 
nor live in a state in which Forest Service managed lands are located.
    Application packets, including evaluation criteria and the AD-755 
form, are available at https://www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/rrac-application.shtml or by contacting the Rocky Mountain Region as 
identified in this notice. Nominees must submit all documents to the 
appropriate regional contact. Additional information about recreation 
fees and REA is available at https://www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/about-rec-fees.shtml. The Forest Service will also work with Governors and 
county officials to identify potential nominees. The Forest Service and 
BLM will review the applications and prepare a list of qualified 
applicants from which the Secretary shall appoint both members and 
alternates. An alternate will become a participating member of the 
Recreation RACs only if the member for whom the alternate is appointed 
to replace leaves the committee permanently. Recreation RAC members 
serve without pay but are reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses 
for regularly scheduled committee meetings.
    All Recreation RAC meetings are open to the public, and an open 
public forum is part of each meeting. Meeting dates and times will be 
determined by agency officials in consultation with the Recreation RAC 
members.

    Dated: April 21, 2010.
Maribeth Gustafson,
Deputy Regional Forester, Operations.
[FR Doc. 2010-10194 Filed 4-30-10; 8:45 am]
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