[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 200 (Monday, October 18, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63853-63854]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-26171]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLWY912000 L12100000.XX0000 252W.00]


Notice of Intent To Reestablish and Call for Nominations for the 
Wyoming Resource Advisory Council

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The BLM is publishing this notice in accordance with the 
Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA). The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) gives notice 
that the Secretary of the Interior is reestablishing the Wyoming 
Resource Advisory Council (RAC). This notice is also to solicit public 
nominations for the RAC. The RAC provides advice and recommendations on 
land use planning and management of the public lands within the State 
of Wyoming.

DATES: All nominations must be received no later than December 2, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to the Ms. Cindy Wertz, Wyoming 
State Office, Bureau of Land Management, 5353 Yellowstone Road, P.O. 
Box 1828, Cheyenne, WY 82003, (307) 775-6014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Cindy Wertz, Public Affairs 
Specialist, Wyoming State Office, Bureau of Land Management, 5353 
Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne, WY 82003, telephone (307) 775-6014; or e-
mail [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FLPMA (43 U.S.C. 1739) directs the Secretary 
of the Interior to involve the public in planning and issues related to 
management of lands administered by the BLM. Section 309 of FLPMA 
directs the Secretary to establish 10- to 15-member citizen-based 
advisory councils that are consistent with FACA. The rules governing 
RACs are found at 43 CFR subpart 1784. As required by FACA, RAC 
membership must be balanced and representative of the various interests 
concerned with the management of the public lands. These include three 
categories:
    Category One--Holders of Federal grazing permits and 
representatives of organizations associated with energy and mineral 
development, timber industry, transportation or rights-of-way, 
developed outdoor recreation, off-highway vehicle use, and commercial 
recreation;
    Category Two--Representatives of nationally or regionally 
recognized

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environmental organizations; archaeological and historic organizations, 
dispersed recreation activities, and wild horse and burro 
organizations; and
    Category Three--Representatives of State, county, or local elected 
office; representatives and employees of a State agency responsible for 
managing natural resources; representatives of Indian tribes within or 
adjacent to the area for which the council is organized; 
representatives of academia who are employed in natural sciences; and 
the public-at-large.
    Individuals may nominate themselves or others. Nominees must be 
residents of the State of Wyoming. The BLM will evaluate nominees based 
on their education, training, experience, and knowledge of the 
geographical area of the RAC. Nominees should demonstrate a commitment 
to collaborative resource decision-making. The Obama Administration 
prohibits individuals who are currently federally registered lobbyists 
from serving on any FACA and non-FACA boards, committees, or councils. 
The following must accompany all nominations:

--Letters of reference from represented interests or organizations;
--A completed background information nomination form; and
--Any other information that addresses the nominee's qualifications.

    Simultaneous with this notice, the BLM Wyoming State Office will 
issue a press release providing additional information for submitting 
nominations, with specifics about the positions available on the RAC. 
The terms of the appointments range from 1 to 3 years in order to 
stagger future expirations.
    Certification Statement: I hereby certify that the BLM Wyoming 
Resource Advisory Council is necessary and in the public interest in 
connection with the Secretary's responsibilities to manage the lands, 
resources, and facilities administered by the BLM.

Ken Salazar,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-26171 Filed 10-15-10; 8:45 am]
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