[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 56 (Tuesday, March 24, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15628-15629]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-06666]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-NERO-CHHO-17341; PPNCCHOHS0-PPMPSPD1Z.YM0000]


Request for Nominations for the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal 
National Historical Park Commission

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, is 
seeking nominations for individuals to be considered for appointment to 
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission. The 
Commission was established by section 6 of the Chesapeake and Ohio 
Canal Development Act (16 U.S.C. 410y-4), and terminated January 8, 
2011. The Commission has been extended by Public Law 113-178 and the 
new termination date is September 26, 2024.

DATES: Written nominations must be received by May 8, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Send nominations to: Kevin Brandt, Superintendent and 
Designated Federal Official, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National 
Historical Park, 1850 Dual Highway, Suite 100, Hagerstown, Maryland, 
21740-6620, or by email [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Brandt, Superintendent and 
Designated Federal Official, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National 
Historical Park, 1850 Dual Highway, Suite 100, Hagerstown, Maryland, 
21740-6620, or by email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Commission is to meet and 
consult with the Secretary of the Interior, or the Secretary's 
designee, on general policies and specific matters related to the 
administration and development of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal 
National Historical Park.
    Nominations should describe and document the proposed member's 
qualifications for membership to the Commission, and include a resume 
listing his or her full name, title, address, telephone, email, and fax 
number.
    The Commission shall be composed of 19 members appointed by the 
Secretary for 5-year terms as follows: (1) Eight members to be 
appointed from recommendations submitted by the boards of commissioners 
or the county councils, as the case may be, of Montgomery, Frederick, 
Washington, and Allegany Counties, Maryland, of which two members shall 
be appointed from recommendations submitted by each such board or 
council, as the case may be; (2) Eight members to be appointed from 
recommendations submitted by the Governor of the State of Maryland, the 
Governor of the State of West Virginia, the Governor of the 
Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Commissioner of the District of 
Columbia, of which two members shall be appointed from recommendations 
submitted by each such Governor or Commissioner, as the case may be; 
and (3) Three members to be appointed by the Secretary, one of whom 
shall be designated Chairman of the Commission and two of who shall be 
members of regularly constituted conservation organizations.
    Some Commissioners may serve as Special Governmental Employees, 
which may include the completion of an annual financial disclosure 
report and annual ethics training.
    Members of the Commission will receive no pay, allowances, or 
benefits by reason of their service on the Commission. However, while 
away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance 
of services for the Commission as approved by the Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO), members may be allowed travel expenses, including per 
diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed 
intermittently in Government service are allowed such expenses under 
section 5703 of title 5 of the United State Code.
    Individuals who are Federally registered lobbyists are ineligible 
to serve on all FACA and non-FACA boards, committees, or councils in an 
individual capacity. The term ``individual capacity'' refers to 
individuals who are appointed to exercise their own individual best 
judgment on behalf of the government, such as when they are designated 
Special Government Employees, rather than being appointed to represent 
a particular interest.

Seeking Nominations for Membership

    We are seeking nominations for commission members in the following 
category: Three members to be appointed by the Secretary, one of whom 
shall be designated Chairman of the Commission and two of whom shall be 
members of regularly constituted conservation organizations. 
Nominations should include a resume providing an adequate description 
of the nominee's qualifications, including information that would 
enable the Department of the Interior to make an informed decision 
regarding meeting the membership requirements of the

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Commission, and to permit the Department to contact a potential member.
    Meetings may take place at such times as designated by the DFO. 
Members are expected to make every effort to attend all meetings. 
Members may not appoint deputies or alternates.

    Dated: February 20, 2015.
Alma Ripps,
Chief, Office of Policy.
[FR Doc. 2015-06666 Filed 3-23-15; 8:45 am]
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