[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10085-10086]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-03793]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Secretary


Arizona National Scenic Trail Advisory Council

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of intent to establish an advisory council and call for 
nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Agriculture intends to establish the Arizona 
National Scenic Trail Advisory Council (Council) pursuant to Section 
5(d) of the National Trails System Act (Act) (Pub. L. 90-543), as 
amended through (Pub. L. 111-11) (16 U.S.C. 1241 to 1251). The Council 
is being established to provide advice and recommendations on matters 
relating to the Arizona National Scenic Trail (Arizona Trail), 
including but not limited to, the development and implementation of a 
comprehensive plan, selection of rights-of-way, standards for the 
erection and maintenance of markers along with Scenic Trail, and 
interpretation of the Scenic Trail. Therefore, the Secretary of 
Agriculture is seeking nominations for individuals to be considered as 
Council members. The public is invited to submit nominations for 
membership.

DATES: Written nominations must be received by April 25, 2014. 
Nominations must contain a completed application packet that includes 
the nominee's name, resume, and completed form AD-755 (Advisory 
Committee Membership Background Information). The form AD-755 may be 
obtained from the Forest Service contact person or from the following 
Web site: http://www.ocio.usda.gov/forms/doc/AD-755_Master_2012_508%20Ver.pdf. The package must be sent to the address below.

ADDRESSES: Send nominations and applications to Laura White, USDA 
Forest Service, 300 W. Congress Street, Tuczon, AZ 85701; telephone 
520-388-8328; email; [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT: Laura White, U.S. Forest Service, Tucson, AZ 85701; telephone 
(520)388-8328, email: [email protected].
    Individuals who use telecommunications devices or the deaf (TDD) 
may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 
between 8:00 a.m. an 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through 
Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    In accordance with Section 5(d) of the National Trails System Act 
(Act) (Pub. L. 90-543, as amended through Pub. L. 111-11) (16 U.S.C. 
1241 to 1251), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as 
amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2), the Secretary of Agriculture intends to 
establish the Arizona National Scenic Trail Advisory Council. The 
Council will be a statutory advisory council. The Council will operate 
under the provisions of FACA and will report to the Secretary of 
Agriculture through the Chief of the Forest Service.
    The purpose of the Council is to advise and make recommendations to 
the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Chief of the Forest Service, 
on matters relating to the Arizona National Scenic Trail in accordance 
with Section 5(d) of the Act, which states,

The Secretary charged with the administration of each respective 
trail shall, within one year of the date of the addition of any 
national scenic or national historic trail to the system, . . . 
establish an advisory council for each such trail, each of which 
councils shall expire ten years from the date of its establishment, 
. . . If the appropriate Secretary is unable to establish such an 
advisory council because of the lack of adequate public interest, 
the Secretary shall so advise the appropriate committees of the 
Congress. The appropriate Secretary shall consult with such council 
from time to time with respect to matters relating to the trail, 
including the selection of rights-of-way, standards for the erection 
and maintenance of markers along the trail, and the administration 
of the trail . . .

Advisory Council Organization

    The Council will be comprised of not more than 13 members. The 
members appointed to the Council will provide a fairly balanced and 
broad representation of all public interests, including, but not 
limited to the following points of view: Federal Department or 
Independent Agency.
    Members shall be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture as 
follows:
    1. The Regional Forester of the Southwestern Region, Forest Service 
or a designee;
    2. The State Director of the Arizona State Office, Bureau of Land 
Management (BLM) or a designee;
    3. The Regional Director of the Intermountain Region--National Park 
Service or a designee;
    4. A representative of the State of Arizona (selected from 
recommendations by the Governor).
    Additional Council members will include:
    5. At least one representative from Arizona State Parks;
    6. At least one representative from County or Municipal Parks and 
Recreation;
    7. At least one representative for Tribes;
    8. At least two representatives from the National Scenic Trail and 
non-motorized trail users organizations;
    9. At least one representative from Conservation organizations;
    10. At least one representative from Gateway Communities;
    11. At least one representative from the Ranching industry; and
    12. At least one representative from Private landholders.
    No individual who is currently registered as a Federal lobbyist is 
eligible to serve as a member of the Council.
    The Council will meet at least once annually or as often as 
necessary and at such times as designated by the Designated Federal 
Official (DFO).
    The appointment of members to the Council will be made by the 
Secretary of Agriculture. Any individual or organization may nominate 
one or more qualified persons to serve on the Arizona National Scenic 
Trail Advisory Council. Individuals may also nominate themselves. To be 
considered for membership, nominees must submit:
    1. Resume describing qualification for membership to the Council;
    2. Cover letter with a rationale for serving on the Council and 
what you can contribute; and
    3. Complete form AD-755, Advisory Committee Membership Background 
Information.
    Letters of recommendations are welcome. All nominations will be 
vetted by USDA. The Secretary of

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Agriculture will appoint council members to the Arizona National Scenic 
Trail Advisory Council from the list of qualified applicants.
    The non-Federal and non-Independent Agency members of the Council 
will serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for travel 
expenses while performing duties on behalf of the Council, subject to 
approval by the DFO.
    Equal opportunity practices in accordance with U. S. Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) policies shall be followed in all appointments to 
the committee. To help ensure that recommendations of the committee 
have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups served by USDA, 
membership shall include to the extent possible, individuals with 
demonstrated ability to represent women, men, racial and ethnic groups, 
and persons with disabilities.

    Dated: February 11, 2014.
Gregory Parham,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Administration.
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