[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 3, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 20046]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-7845]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

[NPS-NERO-GATE-0112-9494; 1770-OZC]


Establishment of the Gateway National Recreation Area Fort 
Hancock 21st Century Advisory Committee

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice and Call for Nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) is announcing the 
establishment of the Gateway National Recreation Area Fort Hancock 21st 
Century Advisory Committee (Committee). The purpose of the Committee is 
to advise the Secretary, through the Director of the National Park 
Service, on the development of a reuse plan and on matters relating to 
future uses of the Fort Hancock Historic Landmark District of Gateway 
National Recreation area.
    The Department of the Interior is seeking nominations for 
individuals to be considered as Committee members. Nominations should 
describe and document the proposed member's qualifications for 
membership to the Committee, and include a resume listing their name, 
title, address, telephone, email, and fax number.

DATES: Written nominations must be received by May 3, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Send nominations to: Gateway National Recreation Area, 
Public Affairs Office, 210 New York Avenue, Staten Island, New York 
10305.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gateway National Recreation Area, 
Public Affairs Office, 210 New York Avenue, Staten Island, New York, 
10305, (718) 354-4606; or via email at http://www.nps.gov/gate/contacts.htm.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the provisions of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and 
with the concurrence of the General Services Administration, the 
Department of the Interior is announcing the establishment of an 
advisory committee for the Gateway National Recreation Area Fort 
Hancock Historic Landmark District. The Committee is a discretionary 
advisory committee established under the authority of the Secretary of 
the Interior.
    The Committee will operate under the provisions of the FACA and 
will report to the Secretary of the Interior through the Director of 
the National Park Service, with the Superintendent of the Gateway 
National Recreation Area as the Designated Federal Officer (DFO). The 
Gateway National Recreation Area will provide administrative and 
logistical support to the Committee.
    The Committee is being established to provide advice on the 
development of a specific reuse plan and on matters relating to the 
future uses of the Fort Hancock Historic Landmark District within the 
Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. The Committee will 
provide guidance to the National Park Service in developing a plan for 
reuse of more than 30 historic buildings that the NPS has determined 
are excess to its needs and eligible for lease under 16 U.S.C. 1 et 
seq., particularly 16 U.S.C. 1a-2(k), and 16 U.S.C. 470h-3, or under 
agreement through appropriate authorities.
    Members of the Committee will include representatives from, but not 
limited to, the following interest groups: the natural resource 
community, the business community, the cultural resource community, the 
real estate community; the recreation community; the education 
community, the hospitality community, and the scientific community. 
Members of the Committee will also consist of representatives from the 
following municipalities: the Borough of Highlands, the Borough of Sea 
Bright, the Borough of Rumson, Middletown Township, and Monmouth County 
Freeholders.
    Committee members will be selected based on the following criteria: 
(1) Ability to collaborate, (2) the ability to understand NPS 
management and policy, and (3) connection with local communities.
    No individual who is currently registered as a Federal lobbyist is 
eligible to serve as a member of the Committee.
    The Committee will meet approximately 4-6 times annually, and at 
such times as designated by the DFO.
    Members of the Committee will serve without compensation.
    Certification Statement: I hereby certify that the establishment of 
the Gateway National Recreation Area Fort Hancock 21st Century Advisory 
Committee is necessary, in the public interest, established under the 
authority of the Secretary of the Interior.

     Dated: March 14, 2012.
Ken Salazar,
Secretary of the Interior.
[FR Doc. 2012-7845 Filed 4-2-12; 8:45 am]
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