[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 140 (Wednesday, July 22, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43459-43460]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-17994]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-NERO-STSP-18379; PPNESTSP00 PPMPSPD1Z.YM0000]


Request for Nominations for the Star-Spangled Banner National 
Historic Trail Advisory Council

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: 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 Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Advisory Council.

DATES: Written nominations must be received by August 21, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Send nominations to: Chuck Grady, Chief of Administration, 
Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine, Hampton National 
Historic Site, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, 2400 East 
Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230, telephone (410) 962-4290, ext. 110, 
or via email at [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chuck Grady, Chief of Administration, 
Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine, Hampton National 
Historic Site, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, 2400 East 
Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230, telephone (410) 962-4290, ext. 110 or 
via email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council was established under the 
National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1241 to 1251, as amended). The 
purpose of the Council is to consult with the Secretary of the Interior 
on matters relating to the Star-Spangled Banner NHT, including but not 
limited to, the selection of rights-of-way, standards for the erection 
and maintenance of markers along the Trail, and interpretation and 
administration of the Trail.
    The Council shall not exceed 35 members and will be appointed by 
the Secretary as follows:
    a. The head of each Federal department or independent agency 
administering lands through which the trail route passes, or a 
designee;
    b. A member to represent each State through which the trail passes, 
and such appointments will be made from recommendations of the 
Governors of such States; and
    c. One or more members to represent private organizations, 
including corporate and individual landowners and land users, which, in 
the opinion of

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the Secretary, have an established and recognized interest in the 
trail. Such appointments will be made from recommendations of the heads 
of such organizations.
    Members are appointed for a term of two years. Some Council members 
may serve as Special Governmental Employees which requires the 
completion of an annual financial disclosure report and annual ethics 
training.
    Members of the Council receive no pay, allowances, or benefits by 
reason of their service on the Council. However, while away from their 
homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for 
the Council 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.
    Meetings will 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.

Seeking Nominations for Membership

    We are seeking nominations for Council members in all categories. 
The terms of the majority of the 22 members will expire on August 21, 
2015. All those interested in membership, including current members 
whose terms are expiring, must follow the same nomination process. 
Nominations should include a resume providing an adequate description 
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 Council, and to permit the 
Department to contact a potential member.

    Dated: July 2, 2015.
Alma Ripps,
Chief, Office of Policy.
[FR Doc. 2015-17994 Filed 7-21-15; 8:45 am]
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