Notice2024-12126
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership for the Pacific Northwest Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee
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Published
June 4, 2024
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Abstract
The United States Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the Pacific Northwest Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (Pacific Northwest Region Recreation RAC) pursuant to the authority of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended. The Pacific Northwest 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 Pacific Northwest Region Recreation RAC will be governed by the provisions of FACA. Duration of the Pacific Northwest Region Recreation RAC is for two years unless renewed by the Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 4, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47894-47895]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-12126]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership for the Pacific
Northwest 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 is seeking
nominations for the Pacific Northwest Region Recreation Resource
Advisory Committee (Pacific Northwest Region Recreation RAC) pursuant
to the authority of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended. The Pacific
Northwest 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 Pacific
Northwest Region Recreation RAC will be governed by the provisions of
FACA. Duration of the Pacific Northwest Region Recreation RAC is for
two years unless renewed by the Secretary.
DATES: Nominations must be submitted via email or postmarked by June
28, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Nominations and resumes may be submitted to the Secretary of
Agriculture through the Forest Service Recreation Resource Advisory
Committee, Pacific Northwest Regional Office, Edith Green--Wendell
Wyatt Federal Building, 1220 SW 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204 or via
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2457490a42570a56127b5656454764515740450a434b52"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="37445a1951441945016845455654774244535619505841">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inquiries may be sent to Nicole
LaGioia, Recreation Resource Advisory Committee, Pacific Northwest
Region, Pacific Northwest Regional Office, Edith Green--Wendell Wyatt
Federal Building, 1220 SW 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204; by phone at
360-765-2227 or via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1467793a72673a66224b6666757754616770753a737b62"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fd8e90d39b8ed38fcba28f8f9c9ebd888e999cd39a928b">[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
Pacific Northwest Region Recreation RAC can be found by visiting the
committee website at <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/workingtogether/advisorycommittees">https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/workingtogether/advisorycommittees</a>.
Pacific Northwest Region Recreation RAC Membership
The Pacific Northwest Region Recreation RAC will be comprised of 11
members approved by the Secretary of Agriculture where each member 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 recreation such as snowmobiling;
b. Winter non-motorized recreation such cross-country skiing or
snowshoeing;
c. Summer motorized recreation such as motorcycling, boating, and
off-highway vehicle driving;
d. Summer non-motorized 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
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 Pacific Northwest 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 information:
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.
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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 into account the needs of
the diverse groups served by the Department, membership shall include,
to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to
represent the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities,
backgrounds, abilities, cultures, and beliefs of the American people,
including underserved communities. USDA is an equal opportunity
provider, employer, and lender.
Dated: May 29, 2024.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-12126 Filed 6-3-24; 8:45 am]
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