Notice2023-13728
Intent To Establish the Tribal Advisory Committee and Solicitation of Nominations for Membership to the Committee
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Published
June 28, 2023
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Agriculture Department
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In accordance with section 12303 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the United States Department of Agriculture announces its intent to establish of the Tribal Advisory Committee by the Secretary of Agriculture. The Tribal Advisory Committee will advise the Secretary on matters related to Tribal and Indian affairs. The Tribal Advisory Committee will be governed by the provisions of FACA as applicable. Duration of the Tribal Advisory Committee is required by legislation to be permanent, and the Charter will be renewed biannually by the Secretary of Agriculture. This notice also solicits for nominations for membership on the Tribal Advisory Committee.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 123 (Wednesday, June 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41874-41875]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-13728]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Intent To Establish the Tribal Advisory Committee and
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership to the Committee
AGENCY: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice of establishment the Tribal Advisory Committee and
solicit nominations for membership.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 12303 of the Agriculture
Improvement Act of 2018 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
amended, the United States Department of Agriculture announces its
intent to establish of the Tribal Advisory Committee by the Secretary
of Agriculture. The Tribal Advisory Committee will advise the Secretary
on matters related to Tribal and Indian affairs. The Tribal Advisory
Committee will be governed by the provisions of FACA as applicable.
Duration of the Tribal Advisory Committee is required by legislation to
be permanent, and the Charter will be renewed biannually by the
Secretary of Agriculture. This notice also solicits for nominations for
membership on the Tribal Advisory Committee.
DATES: Nominations must be submitted via email or postmarked by August
14, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations and resumes for recognition and
appointment by the Secretary of Agriculture and Chair and Ranking
members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs; House Committee on
Agriculture; and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and
Forestry through Josiah Griffin, Designated Federal Officer, to 1400
Independence Ave. SW, Room 501-A, Washington, DC, and 20250.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inquiries may be sent to, Josiah
Griffin, Designated Federal Officer, USDA, Office of Tribal Relations,
1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 501-A, Washington, DC, and 20250 or at
(202) 205-2249 and <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bcf6d3cfd5ddd492fbced5dadad5d2fcc9cfd8dd92dbd3ca"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="eca6839f858d84c2ab9e858a8a8582ac999f888dc28b839a">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Public Law 115-334 of section 12303 of the Agriculture Improvement
Act of 2018 directs the Secretary of the United States Department of
Agriculture to create the Tribal Advisory Committee to advise the
Agency on matters related to Tribal and Indian affairs.
The duties of the Committee as directed by the authorizing
legislation include identifying issues of relevance to Indian tribes
relating to programs of the Department; communicating to the Secretary
the issues identified; submitting to the Secretary recommendations for
and solutions to these issues, other issues raised at the Tribal,
regional, or national level, and issues relating to any Tribal
consultation carried out by the Department; discussing issues and
proposals for changes to regulations, policies, and procedures of the
Department that impact Indian tribes; identifying priorities and
providing advice on appropriate strategies for Tribal consultation;
ensuring that pertinent issues of the Department are brought to the
attention of an Indian tribe in a timely manner so that timely feedback
can be obtained; and identifying and proposing solutions to any
interdepartmental barriers between the Department and other Federal
agencies.
The Committee is required to meet no less than twice per year,
anticipated to be mid-Calendar year and at the end of each Calendar
year. Additionally, USDA anticipates this Committee to convene over
virtual/teleconference in those quarters where an in-person meeting is
not otherwise scheduled. The Committee members shall be compensated at
the level IV executive schedule daily rate for each day of
participation in an officially scheduled, quarterly meeting of the full
Committee in addition to each travel to and from these in-person
Committee meetings. Once convened in full, the Committee will vote to
elect a chairperson for the Committee to facilitate Committee member
discussion and activity and a vice-chairperson to fill this role in
lieu of the chairperson when unavailable.
Discussion Solicitation for Nominations and Membership Criteria
Of the eleven (11) members to be appointed to the Tribal Advisory
Council, three (3) of which shall be appointed by the Secretary of
Agriculture; one (1) by the chairperson of the Committee on Indian
Affairs of the Senate; one (1) by the ranking member of the Committee
on Indian Affairs of the Senate; one (1) by the chairperson of the
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate; one
(1) by the ranking member of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition,
and Forestry of the Senate; two (2) by the chairperson of the Committee
on Agriculture of the House of Representatives; and two (2) by the
ranking member of the Committee on Agriculture of the House of
Representatives. Each appointment shall be made for no longer than
three (3) years except for the first appointment of the Agriculture
Secretary, which shall be for a period of two (2) years. All subsequent
terms shall be for a period of three (3) years.
To the extent feasible, the Secretary will coordinate the
aforementioned Congressional committee leadership to ensure that the
members of the Tribal Advisory Committee represent a diverse set of
expertise on issues relating to geographic regions, Indian tribes, and
the agricultural industry, including in subsistence and fisheries.
Membership Nominations Information
Pursuant to the statute, nominations may be submitted by an Indian
tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. 5304, a Tribal organization as defined by
25 U.S.C. 5304, or a national or regional organization with expertise
in issues relating to the above duties of the Committee. Individuals
who wish to be considered for membership on Tribal Advisory Committee
must submit a nomination with information, including a background
disclosure form (Form AD-755). All interested nominees, whether they
wish to be appointed by the Secretary or one of the Senate or
Congressional Committees, shall use this same Federal Register process.
All official Appointees will each have access to this same Federal
Register nomination process.
Nominations should be typed and include the following:
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1. If nominating an individual, a brief summary, no more than two
pages, explaining the nominee's qualifications to serve on the Tribal
Advisory Committee and addressing the membership composition and
criteria described above.
2. A resume providing the nominee's background, experience, and
educational qualifications.
3. A completed Advisory Committee or Research and Promotion
Background Information form (AD-755) signed by the nominee. <a href="https://www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2012/AD-755-Approved_Master-exp-3.31.22_508.pdf">https://www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2012/AD-755-Approved_Master-exp-3.31.22_508.pdf</a>.
4. Letters of endorsement are optional.
USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including
gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital
status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance
program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil
rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA
(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing
deadlines vary by program or incident.
Equal opportunity practices in accordance with USDA's policies will
be followed in all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the
recommendations of the Committee have taken in account the needs of the
diverse groups served by USDA, membership shall include to the extent
possible, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent
minorities, women and person with disabilities. USDA is an equal
opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Dated: June 23, 2023.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-13728 Filed 6-27-23; 8:45 am]
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