[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 85 (Monday, May 4, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25276-25277]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-10307]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Land Between The Lakes Advisory Board

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of Intent to Re-establish the Charter of the Land 
Between The Lakes Advisory Board.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Agriculture intends to re-establish the 
charter of the Land Between The Lakes Advisory Board (Board), pursuant 
to Section 460, of the Land Between The Lakes Protection Act of 1998 
(Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (FACA). The purpose of the Board is to advise the Secretary of 
Agriculture (Secretary) on means of promoting public participation for 
the land and resource management plan for the recreation area and 
environmental education.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tina Tilley, Area Supervisor, Land 
Between The Lakes, 100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, Kentucky 42211. 
Comments may also be sent via email to [email protected] or via 
facsimile to 270-924-2150. Individuals who use telecommunication 
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

    The Board was established pursuant to the Act and in accordance 
with the provisions of FACA; the Secretary intends to renew the charter 
for the Board. The Secretary has determined the work of the Board is in 
the public interest and relevant to the duties of the Department of 
Agriculture. The Board provides advice to the Secretary on: (1) Means 
of promoting public participation for the land and resource management 
plan for the recreation area; and (2) environmental education.

Board Membership

    The Act outlines the specific Federal, State, and local agencies 
that will be represented on the Board, which includes 17 appointees. 
The interests listed in the Act are as follows:
    (1) Four persons appointed by the Secretary, including:
    a. Two residents of the State of Kentucky and
    b. Two residents of the State of Tennessee;
    (2) Two persons appointed by the Governor of Kentucky;
    (3) Two persons appointed by the Governor of Tennessee;
    (4) Two persons appointed by the Commissioner of Kentucky, 
Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources or designee;
    (5) One person appointed by the Commission of Tennessee Wildlife 
Resources or designee;
    (6) Two persons appointed by the Judge Executive of Lyon County, 
Kentucky;
    (7) Two persons appointed by the Judge Executive of Trigg County, 
Kentucky; and
    (8) Two persons appointed by the County Executive of Stewart 
County, Tennessee.
    No individual who is currently registered as a Federal lobbyist is 
eligible to serve as a member of the Board. Members of the Board serve 
without compensation, but may be reimbursed for travel expenses while 
performing duties on behalf of the Board, subject to approval by the 
Designated Federal Official (DFO). The Board members serve 5-year 
terms. In the event a vacancy arises, nominees will be sought through 
an open and public process and submitted to the Secretary for vetting, 
approval, and appointment.
    Equal opportunity practices in accordance with U.S. Department of 
Agriculture
    (USDA) policies shall be followed in all appointments to the Board. 
To ensure that the recommendations of the Board have been taken into 
account, the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department's 
membership should include, to the extent practicable, individuals with 
demonstrated ability to represent all racial and ethnic groups,

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women and men, and persons with disabilities.

    Dated: April 23, 2015.
Gregory L. Parham,
Assistant Secretary for Administration.
[FR Doc. 2015-10307 Filed 5-1-15; 8:45 am]
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