[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 55 (Thursday, March 22, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13469-13470]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-5258]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee Charter 
Renewal

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; Committee charter renewal.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Agriculture is renewing the charter of the 
Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee, under the 
authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 
U.S.C. App II). The purpose of the Roadless Area Conservation National 
Advisory Committee is to provide advice and recommendations to the 
Secretary on management and conservation of roadless areas. This 
includes, but is not limited to, petitions by States to 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, notice is hereby given that the Secretary of Agriculture intends 
to renew the charter of the Roadless Area Conservation National 
Advisory Committee (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 purpose of the Roadless Area 
Conservation National Advisory Committee is to provide advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary on management and conservation of 
roadless areas. This includes, but is not limited to, petitions by 
States to 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 
Committee

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will review submitted petitions and provide advice and recommendations 
to the Secretary. 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. 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: March 16, 2007.
Gilbert L. Smith Jr.
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration.
 [FR Doc. E7-5258 Filed 3-21-07; 8:45 am]
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