[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 4, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 58577]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-16378]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; committee charter amendment.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Agriculture is amending the charter of the 
Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee, under the 
authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The amended purpose of 
the Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee is to 
provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on petitions 
received from States regarding roadless area management received by the 
Secretary, or his designee, under the authority of the Administrative 
Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 553(e) and 7 CFR 1.28.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill Supulski, National Roadless 
Coordinator, at [email protected] or (202) 205-0948, USDA Forest 
Service, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Mailstop 1104, Washington, DC 
20250.
    Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) 
may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through 
Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (5 U.S.C. App. II), notice is hereby given that the Secretary of 
Agriculture intends to amend the charter of the Roadless Area National 
Advisory Committee. The Secretary has determined the work of this 
Committee is in the public interest and relevant to the duties of the 
Department of Agriculture. The amended purpose of the Roadless Area 
Conservation National Advisory Committee is to provide advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary on petitions received from States 
regarding roadless area management received by the Secretary, or his 
designee, under the authority of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 
U.S.C. 553(e) and 7 CFR 1.28. The Advisory Committee will review 
submitted petitions and provide advice and recommendations to the 
Secretary within 90 days of receipt of a completed petition. The 
Committee will also provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary 
on any subsequent State-specific rulemakings.
    This Advisory Committee shall consist of up to 15 members appointed 
by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary's designee. The 
Committee Chair will be elected by the members. Officers or employees 
of the Forest Service may not serve as members of the Advisory 
Committee. The Advisory Committee shall consist of members who 
represent diverse national organizations interested in the conservation 
and management of National Forest System inventoried roadless areas.

    Dated: September 29, 2006.
David P. Tenny,
Deputy Under Secretary, Natural Resources and Environment.
[FR Doc. E6-16378 Filed 10-3-06; 8:45 am]
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