[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 53 (Monday, March 19, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16051-16052]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-6516]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Secretary

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Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.

ACTION: Call for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture 
seek nominations for individuals to be considered as members of the 
Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (Council). The 
Council provides advice about wildlife and habitat conservation 
endeavors that (a) benefit wildlife resources; (b) encourage 
partnership among the public, sporting conservation organizations, the 
States, Native American tribes, and the Federal Government; and (c) 
benefit recreational hunting. Nominations should describe and document 
the proposed member's qualifications for membership to the Council, and 
include a resume listing their full name, address, telephone, and fax 
number.

DATES: Written nominations must be received by April 18, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Send nominations to Joshua Winchell, Coordinator, Wildlife 
and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council, Division of Program and 
Partnership Support, External Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 
4501 N. Fairfax Drive, Mailstop EA-3103, Arlington, VA 22203.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Winchell, at address above, or 
by telephone at (703) 358-2639.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council conducts its operations in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 
U.S.C. App. 2; FACA). It reports to the Secretary of the Interior and 
the Secretary of Agriculture through the Fish and Wildlife Service, in 
consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Land Management; the 
Director of the National Park Service; the Chief, U.S. Forest Service; 
the Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Service; and the 
Administrator of the Farm Service Agency. The Council functions solely 
as an advisory body. The Council's duties consist of, but are not 
limited to, providing recommendations for:
    (a) Implementing the Recreational Hunting and Wildlife Resource 
Conservation Plan--A Ten-Year Plan for Implementation;
    (b) Increasing public awareness of and support for the Wildlife 
Restoration Program;
    (c) Fostering wildlife and habitat conservation and ethics in 
hunting and shooting sports recreation;
    (d) Stimulating sportsmen and women's participation in conservation 
and management of wildlife and habitat resources through outreach and 
education;
    (e) Fostering communication and coordination among State, tribal, 
and Federal governments; industry; hunting and shooting sportsmen and 
women; wildlife and habitat conservation and management organizations; 
and the public;
    (f) Providing appropriate access to Federal lands for recreational 
shooting and hunting;
    (g) Providing recommendations to improve implementation of Federal 
conservation programs that benefit wildlife, hunting, and outdoor 
recreation on private lands; and
    (h) When requested by the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) in 
consultation with the Council Chairman, performing a variety of 
assessments or reviews of policies, programs, and efforts through the 
Council's designated subcommittees or workgroups.
    The Council consists of no more than 18 discretionary members. The 
Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture appoint 
discretionary members for 3-year terms. No individual who is currently 
registered as a Federal lobbyist is

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eligible to serve as a member of the Council. The Secretaries will 
select discretionary members from among the national interest groups 
listed below. These members must be senior-level representatives of 
their organizations and/or have the ability to represent their 
designated constituency.
    (1) State fish and wildlife resource management agencies;
    (2) Wildlife and habitat conservation/management organizations;
    (3) Game bird hunting organizations;
    (4) Waterfowl hunting organizations;
    (5) Big game hunting organizations;
    (6) Sportsmen and women community at large;
    (7) Archery, hunting, and/or shooting sports industry;
    (8) Hunting and shooting sports outreach and education 
organizations;
    (9) Tourism, outfitter, and/or guide industries related to hunting 
and/or shooting sports;
    (10) Tribal resource management organizations.
    The Council functions solely as an advisory body and in compliance 
with provisions of the FACA (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2).
    Certification: I hereby certify that the Wildlife and Hunting 
Heritage Conservation Council (Council) is necessary and is in the 
public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on 
the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture under 
43 U.S.C. 1457 and provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 
U.S.C. 742a), the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 
U.S.C. 1701), the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 
1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd), and Executive Order 13443, Facilitation of 
Hunting Heritage and Wildlife Conservation.

    Dated: March 6, 2012.
Ken Salazar,
Secretary of the Interior.
[FR Doc. 2012-6516 Filed 3-16-12; 8:45 am]
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