[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 194 (Wednesday, October 7, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60621-60622]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-25596]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of Intent to Re-establish the Lake Tahoe Basin Federal 
Advisory Committee call for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) intends to re-
establish the charter for the Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory 
Committee (Committee). The purpose of the Committee is to provide 
advice to the Secretary and to the Federal Interagency Partnership on 
how the Partnership can best fulfill its duties pursuant to Executive 
Order 13057 to protect the extraordinary natural, recreational, and 
ecological resources in the Lake Tahoe Region. The Secretary has 
determined that the work of the Committee is in the public interest and 
relevant to the duties of the Department of Agriculture. Therefore, the 
Secretary continuously seeks nominations to fill vacancies on the 
Committee. Additional information concerning the Committee can be found 
by visiting the Committee's Web site at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ltbmu/LTFAC.

DATES: Nominations must be received on or before November 23, 2015. 
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 Form 
AD-755 may be obtained from the Forest Service contact person or from 
the following Web site: http://www.ocio.usda.gov/forms/doc/AD-755_Master_2012_508%20Ver.pdf. The packages must be sent to the 
addresses below.

ADDRESSES: Send nominations and applications to Lynn Wright, Acting 
Partnership/FACA Coordinator, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest 
Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, 35 College Drive, South Lake 
Tahoe, California 96150.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn Wright, Acting Partnership/FACA 
Coordinator, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Lake Tahoe 
Basin Management Unit, 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, California 
96150, or by phone at 530-543-2627, or by email at [email protected]. 
Individuals who use telecommunications devices or 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 the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, the Secretary of Agriculture intends to re-establish the 
Committee. The Committee will be a discretionary advisory committee. 
The Committee will operate under the provisions of FACA and will report 
to the Secretary of Agriculture through the Chief of the Forest 
Service.
    The Committee provides a critical role in advising the Secretary of 
Agriculture and the Lake Tahoe Federal Interagency Partnership on 
coordinating federal programs to achieve the goals of the Lake Tahoe 
Environmental Improvement Program.

Advisory Council Organization

    The Committee charter and membership is renewed every two years. 
The members will represent a broad array of interests in the Lake Tahoe 
Basin. The Council will be comprised of not more than 20 members. Two 
representatives will be selected as members-at-large, and one 
representative will be selected from each of the following sectors:

1. Gaming
2. Environmental
3. National Environmental
4. Ski resorts
5. North Shore economic/recreation
6. South Shore economic/recreation
7. Resort associations
8. Education
9. Property rights advocates
10. Science and Research
11. California local government
12. Nevada local government
13. Washoe Tribe
14. State of California
15. State of Nevada
16. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
17. Labor
18. Transportation

    Of these members, one will become the Chairperson who is recognized 
for their ability to lead a group in a fair and focused manner and who 
has been briefed on the mission of this Committee. The Committee meets 
twice a year, but may meet as often as necessary to complete its 
business. The appointment of members to the Committee is made by the 
Secretary of Agriculture. Any individual or organization may nominate 
one or more qualified persons to represent the above vacancies on the 
Committee. Individuals may also nominate themselves. To be considered 
for membership, nominees must provide:
    1. Resume describing qualifications for membership to the 
Committee;
    2. Cover letter with a rationale for serving on the Committee and 
what they can contribute;
    3. Show their past experience in working successfully as part of a 
coordinating group;
    4. Complete Form AD-755, Advisory Committee or Research and 
Promotion Background Information; and
    5. Letters of recommendation are welcome.
    All nominations will be vetted by U.S. Department of Agriculture 
(USDA). A list of qualified applicants from which the Secretary of 
Agriculture shall appoint to the Committee will be prepared. Applicants 
are strongly encouraged to submit nominations priority mail via United 
States Post Office to ensure timely receipt by the USDA. Members of the 
Committee will serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for 
travel expenses while performing duties on behalf of the Committee, 
subject to approval by the Designated Federal Officer (DFO).
    Equal opportunity practices, in accordance with USDA policies shall 
be followed in all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the 
recommendation of the Committee have taken into account the needs of 
the diverse groups served by the Departments, membership should

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include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated 
ability to represent all racial and ethnic groups, women and men, and 
persons with disabilities.

    Dated: September 29, 2015.
 Gregory L. Parham,
Assistant Secretary for Administration.
[FR Doc. 2015-25596 Filed 10-6-15; 8:45 am]
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