[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 199 (Wednesday, October 15, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 53650-53651] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-27216] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [UT-912-08-0777-52] Call for Nominations on the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to solicit nominations for a vacancy on the Utah Bureau of Land Management Resource Advisory Council. Utah residents with an interest and background in energy and mining development are being sought to fill this vacancy on the 15- person Council which has occurred due to the resignation of one of its members. The person selected will serve out the remaining balance of a 2-year term of the Council that will run through August 1999. [[Page 53651]] Nominees will be evaluated based on their experience or knowledge of the geographic area; education, training and/experience; and, their experience in working with disparate groups to achieve collaborative solutions. All nominations must be accompanied by letters of reference from represented interests or organizations, a completed background information nomination form, as well as any other information that speaks to the nominee's qualifications. The Bureau of Land Management, along with the Governor's Office, will forward the nominations to the Secretary of the Interior, who will make the appointment to the Council. Resource Advisory Councils were established and authorized in 1995 by the Secretary of the Interior to provide advice and recommendations to the Bureau of Land Management on management of public lands. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anyone interested in requesting a nomination form should inquire at the Bureau of Land Management, Utah State Office, Attention: Sherry Foot, 324 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111; telephone (801) 539-4195 or by contacting John Harja, State of Utah, at (801) 538-1559. All nominations must be received no later than close of business November 21, 1997. Dated: October 8, 1997. G. William Lamb, State Director. [FR Doc. 97-27216 Filed 10-4-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-DQ-M