[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 72 (Tuesday, April 15, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21205-21206]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-08468]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Secretary


Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council

AGENCY: Forest Service.

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 Pacific 
Northwest 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 Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail 
(Pacific Northwest 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 the Trail, and interpretation of the 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 June 16, 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 individual listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section 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 Matt McGrath, USDA 
Forest Service, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, 2930 Wetmore 
Avenue, Suite 3A, Everett, WA 98201- 4044; telephone (425) 783-6199; 
email: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt McGrath, USDA Forest Service, Mt. 
Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 3A, 
Everett, WA 98201-4044; telephone (425)783-6199; email: 
[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 8:00 a.m. and 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 Pacific Northwest 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 Pacific Northwest 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 approximately of 20 members. The 
members appointed to the Council will provide a fairly balanced and 
broad representation of all public interests. Members shall be 
appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture as follows: the Regional 
Forester of the Pacific Northwest Region, Forest Service, or a 
designee; the Regional Forester of the Northern Region, Forest Service, 
or a designee; the Regional Director of the Pacific West or 
Intermountain Regions, National Park Service, or a designee; a 
representative of the State of Montana (selected from recommendations 
by the Governor); a representative of the State of Idaho (selected from 
recommendations by the Governor); a representative of the State of 
Washington (selected from recommendation by the Governor); at least one 
representative for Tribal governments with an interest in the Trail or 
the areas through which it passes; at least one representative of a 
nationally recognized trails organization; at least one representative 
of a regionally recognized trails organization; at least one 
representative of outdoor recreation (hiking); at least one 
representative of outdoor recreation (pack and saddle stock); at least 
one representative of a nationally or regionally recognized 
environmental organization; at least one representative of 
archaeological and historical interests; at least one representative of 
a nationally or regionally recognized wildlife organization; at least 
one representative of the timber industry; at least one representative 
of the tourism industry and/or commercial outfitter interests; at least 
one representative of environmental education interests; at least one 
representative of youth engagement and employment interests; and at 
least one representative of private landowner interests.
    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 Pacific Northwest 
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 they can contribute; and
    3. Complete form AD-755, Advisory Committee Membership Background 
Information.
    Letters of recommendations are welcome. All nominations will be 
vetted by the United States Department of the Agriculture (USDA). The 
Secretary of Agriculture will appoint members to the Pacific Northwest 
National Scenic Trail Advisory Council from the list of qualified 
applicants.
    The non-Federal and non-Independent Agency members of the

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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 USDA policies shall 
be followed in all appointments to the Council. To help ensure that 
recommendations of the committee take 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: April 2, 2014.
Gregory Parham,
Assistant Secretary for Administration.
[FR Doc. 2014-08468 Filed 4-14-14; 8:45 am]
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