Big Cypress National Preserve Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Committee, 64102 [2011-26699]

Download as PDF 64102 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 200 / Monday, October 17, 2011 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–SERO–WAPC–0911–8447; 2031– A048–409] Big Cypress National Preserve OffRoad Vehicle Advisory Committee National Park Service, Interior. Notice of Renewal. AGENCY: ACTION: The Secretary of the Interior is giving notice of renewal of the Big Cypress National Preserve Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Committee to offer recommendations, alternatives and possible solutions to management of offroad vehicles at Big Cypress National Preserve. SUMMARY: jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pedro Ramos, Superintendent, Big Cypress National Preserve, 33100 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee, Florida 34141; 239–695–1103. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Big Cypress National Preserve Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Committee has been established as directed in the Off-Road Vehicle Management Plan, 2000. This plan guides the National Park Service in its management of recreational off-road vehicle (ORV) use in Big Cypress National Preserve, and tiers off of the Preserve’s 1991 General Management Plan. The National Park Service agreed to prepare an ORV management plan as part of a settlement agreement negotiated in 1995 between the Florida Biodiversity Project and several Federal agencies and bureaus. The agreement settled a lawsuit which alleged failure by the agencies to comply with Federal statutes, including the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act. The Off-Road Vehicle Management Plan, 2000 (p. 29) states ‘‘Under the proposed action, the National Park Service would establish an advisory committee of concerned citizens to examine issues and make recommendations regarding the management of ORVs in the Preserve. The establishment of the committee meets the legal requirements of the 1972 Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. L. 92–463, 1972, as amended). The advisory committee provides access to the extensive knowledge available in the public arena and offers advice to the National Park Service in the decision-making process in a manner consistent with FACA. This committee is an element of the adaptive management approach used to develop best management practices for ORV use.’’ VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:32 Oct 14, 2011 Jkt 226001 As part of the ORV management plan, NPS committed to establishing the ORV Advisory Committee. In addition, the establishment of the Committee fulfills the agency’s policy of civic engagement. This committee strengthens the relationship that the NPS has with its partners and communities. The Committee is composed of individuals that represent (1) Sportsmen/ORV users; (2) landowners; (3) academia; (4) environmental advocates; (5) the state government, and (6) Tribes. Certification: I hereby certify that the renewal of the Big Cypress Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Committee is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the Department of the Interior by the Act of August 25, 1916, 16 U.S.C. 1 et seq., and other statutes relating to the administration of the National Park System. Dated: October 3, 2011. Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior. [FR Doc. 2011–26699 Filed 10–14–11; 8:45 am] 93 National Memorial, P.O. Box 911, Shanksville, PA 15560, (814) 893–6322. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be open to the public. Any member of the public may file with the Commission a written statement concerning agenda items. Address all statements to: Flight 93 Advisory Commission, P.O. Box 911, Shanksville, PA 15560. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Dated: September 27, 2011. Keith E. Newlin, Superintendent, Flight 93 National Memorial. [FR Doc. 2011–26708 Filed 10–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–70–P BILLING CODE 4310–V6–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service National Park Service Flight 93 National Memorial Advisory Commission National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of November 5, 2011 meeting. AGENCY: This notice sets forth the date of the November 5, 2011, meeting of the Flight 93 Advisory Commission. DATES: The public meeting of the Advisory Commission will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Eastern). Location: The meeting will be held at the Flight 93 National Memorial Office, 109 West Main Street Suite 104, Somerset, PA 15501. SUMMARY: Agenda The November 5, 2011, will consist of: 1. Opening of Meeting and Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Review and Approval of Commission Minutes from July 30, 2011. 3. Reports from the National Park Service and Flight 93 National Memorial Partners. 4. Old Business. 5. New Business. 6. Public Comments. 7. Closing Remarks. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keith E. Newlin, Superintendent, Flight PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [NPS–WASO–NRNHL–0911–8554; 2200– 3200–665] National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing or related actions in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before September 24, 2011. Pursuant to section 60.13 of 36 CFR part 60, written comments are being accepted concerning the significance of the nominated properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation. Comments may be forwarded by United States Postal Service, to the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW., MS 2280, Washington, DC 20240; by all other carriers, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1201 Eye St., NW., 8th floor, Washington DC 20005; or by fax, 202–371–6447. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by November 1, 2011. 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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-SERO-WAPC-0911-8447; 2031-A048-409]


Big Cypress National Preserve Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Committee

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Renewal.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Interior is giving notice of renewal of 
the Big Cypress National Preserve Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Committee 
to offer recommendations, alternatives and possible solutions to 
management of off-road vehicles at Big Cypress National Preserve.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pedro Ramos, Superintendent, Big 
Cypress National Preserve, 33100 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee, Florida 
34141; 239-695-1103.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Big Cypress National Preserve Off-Road 
Vehicle Advisory Committee has been established as directed in the Off-
Road Vehicle Management Plan, 2000. This plan guides the National Park 
Service in its management of recreational off-road vehicle (ORV) use in 
Big Cypress National Preserve, and tiers off of the Preserve's 1991 
General Management Plan. The National Park Service agreed to prepare an 
ORV management plan as part of a settlement agreement negotiated in 
1995 between the Florida Biodiversity Project and several Federal 
agencies and bureaus. The agreement settled a lawsuit which alleged 
failure by the agencies to comply with Federal statutes, including the 
Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National 
Environmental Policy Act.
    The Off-Road Vehicle Management Plan, 2000 (p. 29) states ``Under 
the proposed action, the National Park Service would establish an 
advisory committee of concerned citizens to examine issues and make 
recommendations regarding the management of ORVs in the Preserve. The 
establishment of the committee meets the legal requirements of the 1972 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. L. 92-463, 1972, as 
amended). The advisory committee provides access to the extensive 
knowledge available in the public arena and offers advice to the 
National Park Service in the decision-making process in a manner 
consistent with FACA. This committee is an element of the adaptive 
management approach used to develop best management practices for ORV 
use.''
    As part of the ORV management plan, NPS committed to establishing 
the ORV Advisory Committee. In addition, the establishment of the 
Committee fulfills the agency's policy of civic engagement. This 
committee strengthens the relationship that the NPS has with its 
partners and communities. The Committee is composed of individuals that 
represent (1) Sportsmen/ORV users; (2) landowners; (3) academia; (4) 
environmental advocates; (5) the state government, and (6) Tribes.
    Certification: I hereby certify that the renewal of the Big Cypress 
Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Committee is necessary and in the public 
interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the 
Department of the Interior by the Act of August 25, 1916, 16 U.S.C. 1 
et seq., and other statutes relating to the administration of the 
National Park System.

    Dated: October 3, 2011.
Ken Salazar,
Secretary of the Interior.
[FR Doc. 2011-26699 Filed 10-14-11; 8:45 am]
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