[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 29, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 73658]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-30744]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

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Reopening the Call for Nominations for the Albuquerque District 
Resource Advisory Council

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to reopen the nomination period 
for the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Albuquerque District Resource 
Advisory Council (RAC) in Category 3. The Albuquerque RAC provides 
advice and recommendations to the BLM on land use planning and 
management of the public lands within the BLM's Albuquerque District.

DATES: All nominations must be received no later than December 29, 
2011.

ADDRESSES: Contact Edwin Singleton, Albuquerque District Office, BLM, 
435 Montano NE., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107, (505) 761-8700.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gina Melchor, RAC Coordinator, 
Albuquerque District Office, BLM, 435 Montano Road NE., Albuquerque, 
New Mexico 87107, (505) 761-8935, email: [email protected]. Persons who 
use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-(800) 877-8339 to contact the 
above individual during business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours 
a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above 
individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Land Policy and Management Act 
of 1976 (FLPMA) (43 U.S.C. 1739) directs the Secretary of the Interior 
(Secretary) 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 the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (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. There is one vacancy open in category 3, 
representing State, county, or local elected office; representatives 
and employees of a State agency responsible for management of natural 
resources, land, or water; representatives of Indian tribes within or 
adjacent to the area for which the Council is organized; 
representatives of academia who are employed in natural resources 
management or the natural sciences; or the public-at-large.
    Individuals may nominate themselves or others. Nominees must be 
residents of the State in which the RAC has jurisdiction. 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 being appointed or re-appointed to 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.

    Certification Statement: I hereby certify that the BLM's 
Albuquerque District RAC 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.

    Authority: 43 CFR 1784.4-1

Jesse Juen,
Acting State Director.
[FR Doc. 2011-30744 Filed 11-28-11; 8:45 am]
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