Wildland Fire Executive Council Meeting Schedule, 28445-28446 [2011-12097]

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App. 2, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Wildland Fire Executive Council (WFEC) will meet as indicated below. DATES: The meetings will be held on the first and third Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Eastern Time as follows: June 3, 2011; June 17, 2011; July 1, 2011; July 15, 2011; August 5, 2011; August 19, 2011; September 2, 2011; September 16, 2011; October 7, 2011; October 21, 2011; November 4, 2011; November 18, 2011; December 2, 2011; December 16, 2011. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Eastern Time in the McArdle Room (First Floor Conference Room) in the Yates Federal Building, USDA Forest Service Headquarters, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roy Johnson, Designated Federal Officer, 300 E Mallard Drive, Suite 170, Boise, Idaho 83706; telephone (208) 334–1550; fax (208) 334–1549; or e-mail Roy_Johnson@ios.doi.gov. SUMMARY: The WFEC is established as a discretionary advisory committee under the authorities of the Secretary of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28445 Interior and Secretary of Agriculture, in furtherance of 43 U.S.C. 1457 and provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742a–742j), the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd–668ee), and the National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.) and in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Agriculture certify that the formation of the WFEC is necessary and is in the public interest. The purpose of the WFEC is to provide advice on coordinated nationallevel wildland fire policy and to provide leadership, direction, and program oversight in support of the Wildland Fire Leadership Council. Questions related to the WFEC should be directed to Roy Johnson (Designated Federal Officer) at Roy_Johnson@ios.doi.gov or (208) 334–1550 or 300 E. Mallard Drive, Suite 170, Boise, Idaho 83706–6648. Meeting Agenda: The meeting agenda will include: (1) Welcome and introduction of Council members; (2) Overview of prior meeting and action tracking; (3) Members’ round robin to share information and identify key issues to be addressed; (4) Wildland Fire Management Cohesive Strategy; (5) Wildland Fire Issues; (6) Council Members’ review and discussion of subcommittee activities; (7) Future Council activities; (8) Public comments; and (9) closing remarks. Participation is open to the public. Public Input: All WFEC meetings are open to the public. Members of the public who wish to participate must notify Shari Shetler at Shari_Shetler@ios.doi.gov no later than the Friday preceding the meeting. Those who are not committee members and wish to present oral statements or obtain information should contact Shari Shetler via e-mail no later than the Friday preceding the meeting. Depending on the number of persons wishing to comment and time available, the time for individual oral comments may be limited. Questions about the agenda or written comments may be e-mailed or submitted by U.S. Mail to: Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Office of Wildland Fire, Attention: Shari Shetler, 300 E. Mallard Drive, Suite 170, Boise, Idaho 83706–6648. WFEC requests that written comments be received by the Friday preceding the scheduled meeting. Attendance is open to the public, but limited space is available. 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It would apply to any Department action that affects Indian tribes and would require that the Department’s government-togovernment consultation involve appropriate Tribal and Departmental officials. DATES: We will consider all comments received by July 18, 2011. ADDRESSES: Submit comments by e-mail to consultation@doi.gov or by US mail to: Consultation Policy Comments, Department of the Interior, Room 5129 MIB, Washington, DC 20240. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kallie Hanley, Office of the Secretary, 202–208–5397 or kallie_hanley@ios.doi.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Interior proposed policy on consultation with tribes is set forth below. SUMMARY: Emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES Department of the Interior Policy on Consultation With Indian Tribes I. Preamble The obligation for Federal agencies to engage with Indian Tribes on a government-to-government basis is based on the U.S. Constitution, treaties, statutes, executive orders, and policies. Federal agencies meet that obligation through consultation with Indian Tribes. The Department of the Interior is committed to fulfilling its Tribal consultation obligations—whether directed by statute or administrative action such as Executive Order (EO) VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:21 May 16, 2011 Jkt 223001 13175 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments) or other applicable Secretarial Orders or policies—by adhering to the framework described in this Policy. This Policy reflects the Department’s highest commitment to the principles embodied in this Policy and the Secretary’s support of Tribal sovereignty. The Department’s Bureaus and Offices shall review their existing practices and revise them as needed to comply with the Department’s Policy as described in this document. All Bureaus and Offices will report to the Secretary’s designee on their efforts to comply with this Policy and as described in a companion Secretarial Order. II. Guiding Principles This Policy broadly defines provisions for improving the Department’s consultation processes with Indian Tribes to the extent that a conflict does not exist with applicable law or regulations. The Department recognizes and respects the distinct, unique, and individual cultural traditions and values of each Tribe. This Policy requires that the Department’s government-togovernment consultation involve the appropriate Tribal Officials and appropriate Departmental officials. The appropriate Departmental officials are knowledgeable about the matters at hand, are authorized to speak for Interior, and have delegated authority in the disposition and implementation of an action. The appropriate Departmental official will have an obligation to identify consulting parties early in the planning process and allow a reasonable opportunity for Indian Tribes to respond and participate as described in Section VII. Department officials will make the effort to fully participate in the consultation process, ensure continuity, and demonstrate commitment to the process. Communication will be open and transparent without compromising the rights of federally recognized Indian Tribes and the government-togovernment consultation process. Consultation is a deliberative process that aims to create effective collaboration and informed Federal decision-making where all parties share a goal of reaching a decision together and it creates an opportunity for equal input from all affected tribal governments. Consultation promotes an enhanced form of communication that emphasizes trust, respect, and shared responsibility and should be an open and free exchange of information. Federal consultation that is meaningful, effective, and conducted in good faith makes the Department’s operation and PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 governance practices more efficient. To that end, Bureaus or Offices will seek and promote cooperation and participation between agencies with overlapping jurisdiction, special expertise, or related responsibilities regarding a Departmental Action with Tribal Implications. Efficiencies that derive from including Indian Tribes in all stages of the Tribal consultation process and decision-making process help to ensure that future Federal action is achievable, comprehensive, longlasting, and reflective of Tribal input. The United States has a long-standing and inter-governmental relationship with Indian Tribes. Appropriate consultation practices will honor the government-to-government relationship between Indian Tribes and the United States; and will comply with the Presidential Memorandum of November 5, 2009 that affirms this relationship and obligates the Department of the Interior to meet the spirit and intent of EO 13175. The Policy creates a framework for synchronizing the Department’s consultation practices with its Bureaus and Offices. III. Definitions Bureau or Office—As defined in the Department of the Interior Manual. Collaboration—The Department of the Interior working jointly with Indian Tribes to develop and implement positive solutions on Departmental Action with Tribal Implications. Consultation Policies—Those institutionalized policies established to comply with the procedures described in Section VII of this document. Departmental Action With Tribal Implications—Any Departmental regulation, rulemaking, policy, guidance, legislative proposal, grant funding formula changes, or operational activity that may have a substantial direct effect on an Indian Tribe, including but not limited to: 1. Tribal cultural practices, lands, resources, or access to traditional areas of cultural or religious importance on Federally managed lands; 2. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 95 (Tuesday, May 17, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28445-28446]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-12097]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Secretary


Wildland Fire Executive Council Meeting Schedule

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of meetings.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, the U.S. Department of the Interior, 
Office of the Secretary, Wildland Fire Executive Council (WFEC) will 
meet as indicated below.

DATES: The meetings will be held on the first and third Friday of each 
month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Eastern Time as follows: June 3, 2011; 
June 17, 2011; July 1, 2011; July 15, 2011; August 5, 2011; August 19, 
2011; September 2, 2011; September 16, 2011; October 7, 2011; October 
21, 2011; November 4, 2011; November 18, 2011; December 2, 2011; 
December 16, 2011.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Eastern 
Time in the McArdle Room (First Floor Conference Room) in the Yates 
Federal Building, USDA Forest Service Headquarters, 1400 Independence 
Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roy Johnson, Designated Federal 
Officer, 300 E Mallard Drive, Suite 170, Boise, Idaho 83706; telephone 
(208) 334-1550; fax (208) 334-1549; or e-mail Roy_Johnson@ios.doi.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The WFEC is established as a discretionary 
advisory committee under the authorities of the Secretary of the 
Interior and Secretary of Agriculture, in furtherance of 43 U.S.C. 1457 
and provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742a-
742j), the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 
1701 et seq.), the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 
1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee), and the National Forest Management Act of 
1976 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.) and in accordance with the provisions of 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The 
Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Agriculture certify that the 
formation of the WFEC is necessary and is in the public interest.
    The purpose of the WFEC is to provide advice on coordinated 
national-level wildland fire policy and to provide leadership, 
direction, and program oversight in support of the Wildland Fire 
Leadership Council. Questions related to the WFEC should be directed to 
Roy Johnson (Designated Federal Officer) at Roy_Johnson@ios.doi.gov or 
(208) 334-1550 or 300 E. Mallard Drive, Suite 170, Boise, Idaho 83706-
6648.
    Meeting Agenda: The meeting agenda will include: (1) Welcome and 
introduction of Council members; (2) Overview of prior meeting and 
action tracking; (3) Members' round robin to share information and 
identify key issues to be addressed; (4) Wildland Fire Management 
Cohesive Strategy; (5) Wildland Fire Issues; (6) Council Members' 
review and discussion of sub-committee activities; (7) Future Council 
activities; (8) Public comments; and (9) closing remarks. Participation 
is open to the public.
    Public Input: All WFEC meetings are open to the public. Members of 
the public who wish to participate must notify Shari Shetler at Shari_Shetler@ios.doi.gov no later than the Friday preceding the meeting. 
Those who are not committee members and wish to present oral statements 
or obtain information should contact Shari Shetler via e-mail no later 
than the Friday preceding the meeting. Depending on the number of 
persons wishing to comment and time available, the time for individual 
oral comments may be limited.
    Questions about the agenda or written comments may be e-mailed or 
submitted by U.S. Mail to: Department of the Interior, Office of the 
Secretary, Office of Wildland Fire, Attention: Shari Shetler, 300 E. 
Mallard Drive, Suite 170, Boise, Idaho 83706-6648. WFEC requests that 
written comments be received by the Friday preceding the scheduled 
meeting. Attendance is open to the public, but limited space is 
available. Persons with a disability

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requiring special services, such as an interpreter for the hearing 
impaired, should contact Ms. Shetler at (202) 527-0133 at least seven 
calendar days prior to the meeting.

     Dated: May 11, 2011.
Roy Johnson,
Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-12097 Filed 5-16-11; 8:45 am]
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