Notice2026-05566
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership for the Forestry Research Advisory Council
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Published
March 23, 2026
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Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces its intent to establish the Forestry Research Advisory Council (FRAC). The FRAC will advise the Secretary of Agriculture on proposed forestry research, regional and national planning and coordination of forestry research within the Federal and State agencies concerned with developing and utilizing the Nation's Forest resources, forestry schools, and the forest industries, and other such matters as the Secretary determines. The FRAC will be governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Nominations are for a three-year term, unless renewed by the Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 55 (Monday, March 23, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13815-13816]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-05566]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership for the Forestry
Research Advisory Council
AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice of solicitation of nominations for membership.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 and
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces its intent to establish the
Forestry Research Advisory Council (FRAC). The FRAC will advise the
Secretary of Agriculture on proposed forestry research, regional and
national planning and coordination of forestry research within the
Federal and State agencies concerned with developing and utilizing the
Nation's Forest resources, forestry schools, and the forest industries,
and other such matters as the Secretary determines. The FRAC will be
governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Nominations are for a three-year term, unless renewed by the Secretary.
DATES: Nominations must be submitted via email or postmarked by April
23, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations and resumes to the Secretary of
Agriculture through the USDA Forest Service, David Lytle, Office of the
Deputy Chief, Research and
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Development, to 14th and Independence SW, Washington, DC 20250.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Lytle, FRAC Designated Federal
Official, USDA Forest Service, Office of the Deputy Chief, Research and
Development, by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c1a5a0b7a8a5efadb8b5ada481b4b2a5a0efa6aeb7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0d696c7b64692361747961684d787e696c236a627b">[email protected]</span></a> or phone at 928-419-7738;
or Wendy Zirngibl, Director of Knowledge Management and Communication,
USDA Forest Service, Office of the Deputy Chief, Research and
Development, by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2b5c4e454f5205514259454c4249476b5e584f4a054c445d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dfa8bab1bba6f1a5b6adb1b8b6bdb39faaacbbbef1b8b0a9">[email protected]</span></a> or phone at 202-875-
1561.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FRAC will be composed of no more than 20
members approved by the Secretary of Agriculture. The FRAC membership
will be fairly balanced in terms of the points of view represented and
functions to be performed, and will represent a broad array of
expertise, leadership and relevancy to a membership category.
Geographic balance and balanced distribution among the membership
categories are also important. The FRAC members will serve 3-year terms
and will meet annually, or as often as necessary. The FRAC shall
include a maximum of five representatives from each of the four
following membership categories: (1) Federal and State agencies; (2)
forest industry; (3) academic institutions; and (4) volunteer
organizations. Vacancies on the FRAC will be filled in the manner in
which the original appointment was made. Members of the FRAC shall
serve without compensation. FRAC members may be allowed travel expenses
and per diem for attendance at council meetings, subject to approval of
the Designated Federal Official responsible for administrative support
to the FRAC.
Membership Nomination Information
The appointment of members to the FRAC will be made by the
Secretary of Agriculture. The public is invited to submit nominations
for membership on the FRAC, either as a self-nomination or a nomination
of any qualified and interested person. Any individual or organization
may nominate one or more qualified persons to represent the membership
categories listed above. To be considered for membership, nominees
must:
1. Identify which membership category they would represent and how
they are qualified to represent that group;
2. Provide a cover letter stating why they want to serve on the
FRAC and what they can contribute;
3. Provide a resume showing their experience working successfully
as part of a group working on forest research activities; and
4. Complete Form AD-755, Advisory Committee Membership Background
Information.
The Form AD-755 may be obtained from the Forest Service contact
person or from the following website: <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>. All nominations will be vetted by
USDA.
Equal opportunity practices, in accordance with USDA policies, will
be followed in all membership appointments to the council.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its
agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or
administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, 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.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of
communication for program information (Braille, large print, audiotape,
American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency
that administers the program or contact USDA through the
Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally,
program information may be made available in languages other than
English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA
Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to
File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write
a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the
information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint
form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA
by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mail Stop
9410, Washington, DC 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ddadafb2baafbcb0f3b4b3a9bcb6b89da8aeb9bcf3bab2ab"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ff8f8d90988d9e92d196918b9e949abf8a8c9b9ed1989089">[email protected]</span></a>.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Dated: March 18, 2026.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2026-05566 Filed 3-20-26; 8:45 am]
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