Notice2024-07897
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership for the Southern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee
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Published
April 15, 2024
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Abstract
The United States Department of Agriculture (Department) is seeking nominations for the Southern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (Southern Region Recreation RAC) pursuant to the authority of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended. The Southern Region Recreation RAC will provide recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture on recreation fees on lands and waters managed by the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management in the regions covered by each committee. The Southern Region Recreation RAC will be governed by the provisions of FACA. Duration of the Southern Region Recreation RAC is for two years unless renewed by the Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 73 (Monday, April 15, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26120-26121]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-07897]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership for the Southern
Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Solicitation of nominations for membership.
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SUMMARY: The United States Department of Agriculture (Department) is
seeking nominations for the Southern Region Recreation Resource
Advisory Committee (Southern Region Recreation RAC) pursuant to the
authority of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended. The Southern Region
Recreation RAC will provide recommendations to the Secretary of
Agriculture on recreation fees on lands and waters managed by the
Forest Service and the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land
Management in the regions covered by each committee. The Southern
Region Recreation RAC will be governed by the provisions of FACA.
Duration of the Southern Region Recreation RAC is for two years unless
renewed by the Secretary.
DATES: Nominations must be submitted via email or postmarked by May 31,
2024.
ADDRESSES: Nominations and resumes may be submitted to the Secretary of
Agriculture through the Forest Service via Caroline Mitchell, Southern
Region Recreation RAC Coordinator, Ouachita National Forest, P.O. Box
1270, Hot Springs, AR 71902 or via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4e3d2360283d603c76113c3c2f2d0e3b3d2a2f60292138"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dba8b6f5bda8f5a9e384a9a9bab89baea8bfbaf5bcb4ad">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inquiries may be sent to Tiffany
Williams, Regional Recreation Fees, Southern Region, USDA Forest
Service, 1720 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, by phone (404)
576-1024 or via email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#73001e5d15005d014b2c0101121033060017125d141c05"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="91e2fcbff7e2bfe3a9cee3e3f0f2d1e4e2f5f0bff6fee7">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to Federal Lands Recreation
Enhancement Act (Pub. L. 108-447) and the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (5 U.S.C. 10), notice is hereby given the Secretary of
Agriculture's intent to solicit members. Additional information on the
Southern Region Recreation RAC can be found by visiting the committee
website at <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r8/recreation/racs">https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r8/recreation/racs</a>.
Southern Region Recreation RAC Membership
The Southern Region Recreation RAC will be comprised of 11 members
approved by the Secretary of Agriculture where each will serve a two-
or three-year term. Memberships shall include representation from the
following interest areas:
1. Five persons who represent:
a. Winter motorized such as snowmobiling;
b. Winter non-motorized such cross-country skiing and snowshoeing;
c. Summer motorized recreation such as motorcycling, boating, and
off-highway vehicle driving;
d. Summer nonmotorized recreation such as hiking, horseback riding,
mountain biking, canoeing, and rafting; and
e. Hunting and fishing.
2. Three persons who represent:
a. Motorized outfitters and guides;
b. Non-motorized outfitters and guides; and
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c. Local environmental groups.
3. Three persons who represent:
a. State tourism official representing the State;
b. A representative of affected Indian tribes; and
c. A representative of affected local government interests.
Membership Nomination Information
The appointment of members to the Southern Region Recreation RAC
will be made by the Secretary of Agriculture, or their designee. Any
interested person or organization may nominate qualified individuals
for membership. Interested candidates may nominate themselves.
Individuals who wish to be considered for membership on the committee
must submit a nomination with information, including a background
disclosure form (Form AD-755; <a href="https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-755.pdf">https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-755.pdf</a>). Nominations should be typed and include the
following:
1. If nominating an individual, a brief summary, no more than two
pages, explaining the nominee's qualifications to serve on the
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 background disclosure form (Form AD-755) signed by
the nominee.
4. Letters of endorsement are optional.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of
communication for program information (Braille, large print, audiotape,
American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or
USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA
through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally,
program information may be made available in languages other than
English.
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: April 9. 2024.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-07897 Filed 4-12-24; 8:45 am]
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