Notice of Intent To Establish and Call for Nominations for the Northern California District Resource Advisory Council, 7223-7224 [2014-02544]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 25 / Thursday, February 6, 2014 / Notices (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. HUD encourages interested parties to submit comment in response to these questions. Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35. Dated: January 30, 2014. Merrie Nichols-Dixon, Deputy Director, Office of Policy, Programs and Legislative Initiatives. [FR Doc. 2014–02596 Filed 2–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLORC01000.L63340000.JP0000. 14XL1116AF.241A.00; HAG14–0055] Notice of Public Meetings, Coos Bay Resource Advisory Committee Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coos Bay District Resource Advisory Committee will meet as indicated below. DATES: Thursday, March 13, 2014, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. with public comments at 11 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Coos Bay District Office, 1300 Airport Lane, North Bend, Oregon 97459. The point of contact is Megan Harper, 541–751–4353. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Baker, Bureau of Land Management, Oregon/Washington, Oregon State Office, P.O. Box 2965, Portland, Oregon 97208, (503) 808– 6306; sabaker@blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:18 Feb 05, 2014 Jkt 232001 The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act was extended to provide stability for local counties by compensating them, in part, for the decrease in funds formerly derived from the harvest of timber on Federal lands. Pursuant to the Act, the five Committees serve western Oregon BLM districts that contain Oregon and California grant lands and Coos Bay Wagon Road grant lands. Committees consist of 15 local citizens representing a wide array of interests. The RACs provide a mechanism for local community collaboration with Federal land managers as they select projects to be conducted on Federal lands or that will benefit resources on Federal lands using funds under Title II of the Act. All meetings are open to the public. The public may present written comments to the Council. Each formal Council meeting will also have time allocated for hearing public comments. Depending on the number of persons wishing to comment and time available, the time for individual oral comments may be limited. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation, tour transportation or other reasonable accommodations, should contact the BLM as provided above. The Resource Advisory Committees will be based on the following BLM District boundaries: Coos Bay District Resource Advisory Committee advises Federal officials on projects associated with Federal lands within the Coos Bay District which includes lands in Coos, Curry, Douglas, and Lane Counties. Eugene District Resource Advisory Committee advises Federal officials on projects associated with Federal lands within the Eugene District boundary which includes lands in Benton, Douglas, Lane, and Linn Counties. Medford District Resource Advisory Committee advises Federal officials on projects associated with Federal lands within the Medford District and Klamath Falls Resource Area in the Lakeview District which includes lands in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, and Josephine Counties and small portions of west Klamath County. Roseburg District Resource Advisory Committee advises Federal officials on projects associated with Federal lands within the Roseburg District boundary which includes lands in Douglas, Lane, and Jackson Counties. Salem District Resource Advisory Committee advises Federal officials on projects associated with Federal lands within the Salem District boundary which includes lands in Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Lane, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7223 Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington, and Yamhill Counties. Before including your address, phone number, email 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. Authority: Title VI, Section 205 of Pub. L. 110–343. Jody L. Weil, Deputy State Director, Office of Communications, Oregon/Washington. [FR Doc. 2014–02528 Filed 2–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–33–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLCAN10000.L18200000.XZ0000] Notice of Intent To Establish and Call for Nominations for the Northern California District Resource Advisory Council Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The BLM is publishing this notice in accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) gives notice that the Secretary of the Interior is establishing the Northern California District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) to represent the district covering the northern portion of the state. This notice is also to solicit public nominations for the council. The RAC provides advice and recommendations on land use planning and management of public lands within its geographic area. SUMMARY: All nominations must be received by March 24, 2014. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be submitted to Bureau of Land Management, 2950 Riverside Dr., Susanville, CA 96130, Attention: RAC Nominations. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Haug, BLM Northern California District Manager, 530–224–2160; or Joseph J. Fontana, BLM Public Affairs Officer, 530–252–5332. E:\FR\FM\06FEN1.SGM 06FEN1 7224 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 25 / Thursday, February 6, 2014 / Notices 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 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:18 Feb 05, 2014 Jkt 232001 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. [FR Doc. 2014–02544 Filed 2–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–$40–P 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 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: PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 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. [FR Doc. 2014–02536 Filed 2–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–33–P E:\FR\FM\06FEN1.SGM 06FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7223-7224]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-02544]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLCAN10000.L18200000.XZ0000]


Notice of Intent To Establish and Call for Nominations for the 
Northern California District Resource Advisory Council

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The BLM is publishing this notice in accordance with the 
Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA). The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) gives notice 
that the Secretary of the Interior is establishing the Northern 
California District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) to represent the 
district covering the northern portion of the state. This notice is 
also to solicit public nominations for the council. The RAC provides 
advice and recommendations on land use planning and management of 
public lands within its geographic area.

DATES: All nominations must be received by March 24, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be submitted to Bureau of Land 
Management, 2950 Riverside Dr., Susanville, CA 96130, Attention: RAC 
Nominations.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Haug, BLM Northern California 
District Manager, 530-224-2160; or Joseph J. Fontana, BLM Public 
Affairs Officer, 530-252-5332.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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, 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, off-highway 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 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 Northern California 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 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.
[FR Doc. 2014-02544 Filed 2-5-14; 8:45 am]
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