[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 86 (Monday, May 5, 2014)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-10194]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Secretary


Collaborative Forest Restoration Program Technical Advisory Panel

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Call for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the 
Collaborative Forest Restoration Program (CFRP) Technical Advisory 
Panel (Panel) pursuant to Section 606 of the Community Forest 
Restoration Act (Act) (Pub. L. 106-393), and the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), (5 U.S.C. App. 2). Additional information on the 
Panel can be found by visiting the CFRP Web site at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r3/cfrp.

DATES: Written nominations must be received by June 4, 2014. 
Nominations must contain a completed application packet that includes 
the nominee's name, resume, and completed Form AD-755 (Advisory 
Committee or Research and Promotion Background Information). The 
package must be sent to the address below.

ADDRESSES: Walter Dunn, Collaborative Forest Restoration Program, USDA 
Forest Service, 333 Broadway Blvd. SE., Albuquerque, NM 87102.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter Dunn, Designated Federal 
Official (DFO), Collaborative Forest Restoration Program Technical 
Advisory Panel, (505) 842-3425, [email protected]. Individuals who use 
telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    In accordance with the provisions of FACA, the Secretary of 
Agriculture is seeking nominations to fill two positions representing 
Conservation Interests on the Panel. The purpose of the Panel is to 
provide recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture on which grant 
proposals submitted pursuant to Act best meet the CFRP objectives. The 
CFRP provides cost-share grants to community and stakeholder groups for 
forest restoration projects that are designed through a collaborative 
process. The projects must be in New Mexico, and may be entirely on, or 
on any combination of, Federal, tribal, State, county, or municipal 
forest lands. The CFRP supports the development of cost effective 
restoration activities; empowers diverse organizations to implement 
activities that value local and traditional knowledge; builds ownership 
and civic price; and contributes to the restoration of healthy, 
diverse, and productive forests and watersheds.

Vacancy

    Two representatives for Conservation Interests will be appointed by 
the Secretary to a 2-year term. Vacancies will be filled in the manner 
in which the original appointment was made.

Nomination and Application Instructions

    To be considered for membership on the Panel nominees for the 
Conservation Interests positions must be United States citizens and be 
at least 18 years of age. The public is invited to submit nominations 
for membership on the Panel, either as a self-nomination or a 
nomination of any qualified and interested person. The appointment of 
members to the Panel is made by the Secretary of Agriculture. Any 
individual or organization may nominate one or more qualified persons 
to represent the above Panel vacancies. Candidates who wish to be 
considered for membership on the Panel must submit an AD-755 
application form and resume to the USDA Forest Service. The AD-755, 
including the enclosed continuation sheets, and resume should address 
the following evaluation criteria:
    1. Knowledge of forest management issues in New Mexico;
    2. Experience working with government planning process;
    3. Knowledge and understanding of the various cultures and 
communities in New Mexico;
    4. Ability to actively participate in diverse team settings; and
    5. Demonstrated skill in working toward mutually beneficial 
solutions to complex issues.
    Cover letters should be addressed to the Secretary of Agriculture. 
The form AD-755 may be obtained on the CFRP Web site http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r3/cfrp, or from the following Web site: http://www.usda.gov/documents/OCIO_AD_755_Master_2012.pdf.
    All nominations will be vetted by USDA. A list of qualified 
applicants from which the Secretary of Agriculture shall appoint 
members to the Panel will be prepared. Members of the Panel will serve 
without compensation, but may be reimbursed for travel expenses while 
performing duties on behalf of the Panel, subject to approval by the 
DFO.
    Equal opportunity practices, in line with USDA policies, will be 
followed in all appointments to the Panel. To ensure that the 
recommendations of the Panel have been taken into account the needs of 
the diverse groups served by the Departments, membership should 
include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated 
ability to represent all racial and ethnic groups, women and men, and 
persons with disabilities.

    Dated: April 29, 2014.
Gregory Parham,
Assistant Secretary of Administration.
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