Notice of Intent To Establish and Call for Nominations for the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee, Washington, 7224 [2014-02536]
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FLPMA
(43 U.S.C. 1739) directs the Secretary of
the Interior to involve the public in
planning and issues related to
management of lands administered by
the BLM. Section 309 of FLPMA directs
the Secretary to establish 10- to 15member citizen-based advisory councils
that are consistent with FACA. The
rules governing RACs are found at 43
CFR subpart 1784. As required by
FACA, RAC membership must be
balanced and representative of the
various interests concerned with the
management of the public lands. These
include three categories:
Category One—Holders of Federal
grazing permits and representatives of
organizations associated with energy
and mineral development, timber
industry, transportation or rights of way,
developed outdoor recreation, offhighway vehicle use, and commercial
recreation;
Category Two—Representatives of
nationally or regionally recognized
environmental organizations;
archaeological and historic
organizations, dispersed recreation
activities, and wild horse and burro
organizations; and
Category Three—Representatives of
State, county or local elected office;
representatives and employees of a State
agency responsible for managing natural
resources; representatives of Indian
tribes adjacent to or within the area for
which the council is organized;
representatives of academia who are
employed in natural sciences; and the
public at large.
Individuals may nominate themselves
or others. Nominees must be residents
of the district in which the RAC has
jurisdiction. The BLM will evaluate
nominees based on their education,
training, experience, and knowledge of
the geographic area of the RAC.
Nominees should demonstrate a
commitment to collaborative resource
decision-making. The Obama
Administration prohibits individuals
who are currently federally registered
lobbyists to serve on all FACA and nonFACA boards, committees or councils.
The following must accompany all
nominations:
—Letters of reference from represented
interests or organizations;
—A completed background information
nomination form; and
—Any other information that addresses
the nominee’s qualifications.
Simultaneous with this notice, the
BLM Northern California District Office
will issue a press release providing
additional information for submitting
nominations, with the specifics about
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the number and categories of member
positions available.
Certification Statement: I certify that
the BLM Northern California District
Resource Advisory Council is necessary
and in the public interest in connection
with the Secretary’s responsibilities to
manage the lands, resources and
facilities administered by the BLM.
(Authority: 43 CFR 1784.4–1)
Dated: January 24, 2014.
Sally Jewell,
Secretary of the Interior.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
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Notice of Intent To Establish and Call
for Nominations for the San Juan
Islands National Monument Advisory
Committee, Washington
Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) is publishing this
notice in accordance with the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act
(FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA). The BLM gives
notice that the Secretary of the Interior
is establishing the San Juan Islands
National Monument Advisory
Committee. This notice also solicits
nominations for members of the public
to sit on the Committee. The Committee
will provide information and advice
regarding the development of the
National Monument’s management plan
as stated in the Presidential
Proclamation establishing the
Monument.
SUMMARY:
All nominations must be
received by March 24, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be
submitted to Daniel Picard, BLM
Spokane District Manager, 1103 N.
Fancher Road, Spokane, WA 99212,
Attention: RAC Nominations.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Daniel Picard, BLM Spokane District
Manager, 509–536–1200.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
FLPMA (43 U.S.C. 1739) directs the
Secretary of the Interior to involve the
public in planning and issues related to
management of lands administered by
the BLM. Section 309 of FLPMA directs
the Secretary to establish 10-to-15DATES:
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member citizen-based advisory councils
that are consistent with FACA. The
rules governing RACs are found at 43
CFR subpart 1784. As required by
FACA, Resource Advisory Committee
(RAC) membership must be balanced
and representative of the various
interests concerned with the
management of the public lands. The
San Juan Islands National Monument
Advisory Committee will be composed
of 12 members: 2 members representing
recreation and tourism interests, 2
members representing wildlife and
ecological interests, 2 members
representing cultural and heritage
interests, 2 public-at-large members, 1
member representing tribal interests, 1
member representing local government,
1 member representing education and
interpretation interests, and 1 member
representing private landowners.
Individuals may nominate themselves
or others. Nominees must be residents
of the district in which the RAC has
jurisdiction. The BLM will evaluate
nominees based on their education,
training, experience, and knowledge of
the geographic area of the RAC.
Nominees should demonstrate a
commitment to collaborative resource
decision-making. The Obama
Administration prohibits individuals
who are currently federally registered
lobbyists to serve on all FACA and nonFACA boards, committees or councils.
The following must accompany all
nominations.
• Letters of reference from
represented interests or organizations;
• A completed background
information nomination form; and
• Any other information that
addresses the nominee’s qualifications.
Simultaneous with this notice, the
BLM Spokane District Office will issue
a press release providing additional
information for submitting nominations,
with the specifics about the number and
categories of member positions
available.
Certification Statement: I certify that
the BLM San Juan Islands National
Monument Advisory Committee is
necessary and in the public interest in
connection with the Secretary’s
responsibilities to manage the lands,
resources and facilities administered by
the BLM.
(Authority: 43 CFR 1784.4–1).
Dated: January 24, 2014.
Sally Jewell,
Secretary of the Interior.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[LLORW00000L10200000.ML0000241A.0000-HAG14-0027]
Notice of Intent To Establish and Call for Nominations for the
San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee, Washington
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is publishing this notice
in accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA)
and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The BLM gives notice
that the Secretary of the Interior is establishing the San Juan Islands
National Monument Advisory Committee. This notice also solicits
nominations for members of the public to sit on the Committee. The
Committee will provide information and advice regarding the development
of the National Monument's management plan as stated in the
Presidential Proclamation establishing the Monument.
DATES: All nominations must be received by March 24, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be submitted to Daniel Picard, BLM
Spokane District Manager, 1103 N. Fancher Road, Spokane, WA 99212,
Attention: RAC Nominations.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Picard, BLM Spokane District
Manager, 509-536-1200.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FLPMA (43 U.S.C. 1739) directs the
Secretary of the Interior to involve the public in planning and issues
related to management of lands administered by the BLM. Section 309 of
FLPMA directs the Secretary to establish 10-to-15-member citizen-based
advisory councils that are consistent with FACA. The rules governing
RACs are found at 43 CFR subpart 1784. As required by FACA, Resource
Advisory Committee (RAC) membership must be balanced and representative
of the various interests concerned with the management of the public
lands. The San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee will
be composed of 12 members: 2 members representing recreation and
tourism interests, 2 members representing wildlife and ecological
interests, 2 members representing cultural and heritage interests, 2
public-at-large members, 1 member representing tribal interests, 1
member representing local government, 1 member representing education
and interpretation interests, and 1 member representing private
landowners. Individuals may nominate themselves or others. Nominees
must be residents of the district in which the RAC has jurisdiction.
The BLM will evaluate nominees based on their education, training,
experience, and knowledge of the geographic area of the RAC. Nominees
should demonstrate a commitment to collaborative resource decision-
making. The Obama Administration prohibits individuals who are
currently federally registered lobbyists to serve on all FACA and non-
FACA boards, committees or councils. The following must accompany all
nominations.
Letters of reference from represented interests or
organizations;
A completed background information nomination form; and
Any other information that addresses the nominee's
qualifications.
Simultaneous with this notice, the BLM Spokane District Office will
issue a press release providing additional information for submitting
nominations, with the specifics about the number and categories of
member positions available.
Certification Statement: I certify that the BLM San Juan Islands
National Monument Advisory Committee is necessary and in the public
interest in connection with the Secretary's responsibilities to manage
the lands, resources and facilities administered by the BLM.
(Authority: 43 CFR 1784.4-1).
Dated: January 24, 2014.
Sally Jewell,
Secretary of the Interior.
[FR Doc. 2014-02536 Filed 2-5-14; 8:45 am]
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