[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 4, 2012)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2011-33729]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Forest Resource Coordinating Committee

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of call for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Forest Resource Coordinating Committee (FRCC) is filling 
eight vacant positions. Candidates who wish to be considered for 
membership on the Forest Resource Coordinating Committee should submit 
an AD-755 application form, cover letter, and resume to the Secretary 
of Agriculture. The application form and additional information can be 
found at usda.gov/advisory_committee.xml.

DATES: Nomination applications are to be post marked by March 2, 2012

ADDRESSES: Nomination applications should be sent to Tom Vilsack, 
Secretary, Department of Agriculture (USDA), 1400 Independence Avenue 
SW., Washington, DC, 20250, Attn: Forest Resource Coordinating 
Committee.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maya Solomon, FRCC Coordinator, by 
phone at (202) 205-1376 or by email at [email protected] or Ted 
Beauvais, FRCC Designted Federal Officer, by phone (202) 205-1190 or by 
email at [email protected].
    Individuals who use telecommunications 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: Positions are to be filled for:
     Two State foresters or equivalent State officials from 
geographically diverse regions of the United States.
     A representative of a State fish and wildlife agency.
     An owner of nonindustrial private forest land.
     Two conservation organization representatives.
     A representative from an Indian Tribe.
     A representative from a State Technical Committee 
established under section 1261 of the Food Security Act of 1985.
    The 20-member committee was established by the Food, Conservation, 
and Energy Act of 2008 to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on 
priorities and issues related to non-industrial private forest land. 
Members are charged with helping to clarify individual agency 
responsibilities; provide advice on the allocation of funds; and give 
direction and coordination of actions within USDA and the broader 
forestry sector, with specific focus on owners of non-industrial 
private forestland.
    Members will serve staggered terms of up to three years. The 
committee meets at least once a year, travel expenses for non-federal 
members will be reimbursed. Individuals currently serving on other USDA 
advisory councils or commissions are ineligible to serve on this 
committee.
    Individuals and organizations who wish to nominate experts for this 
or any other USDA advisory committee should submit a letter to the 
Secretary listing these individuals' names and business addresses, 
phone numbers, and email contact information. These individuals may be 
contacted now or in the future to determine their interest in serving 
as a committee member.
    The Forest Service has special interest in assuring that women, 
minority groups, and persons with disabilities are adequately 
represented on these advisory committees. We encourage and welcome 
nominations for qualified female, minority, or persons with 
disabilities.

    Dated: December 27, 2011.
Robin L. Thompson,
Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry.
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