[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 27 (Wednesday, February 10, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7065-7066]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-02623]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

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ACTION: Call for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking 
nominations for the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory 
Council (Council) pursuant to Section 9 of the Cooperative Forestry 
Assistance Act, as amended by Title XII, Section 1219 of Public Law 
101-624 (the Act) (16 U.S.C. 2105g) and the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. II). Additional information on the Council 
can be found by visiting the Council's Web site at: http://www.fs.fed.us/ucf/nucfac.shtml.

DATES: Written nominations must be received by March 11, 2016. 
Nominations must contain a completed application packet that includes 
the nominee's name, resume, cover letter, and completed Form AD-755 
(Advisory Committee or Research and Promotion Background Information). 
The package must be sent to the address below.

ADDRESSES: Nancy Stremple, USDA Forest Service, Office of Cooperative 
Forestry, Sidney Yates Federal Building, 201 14th Street SW., Mail Stop 
1123, Washington DC 20024, or by email at [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff to the 
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, Sidney Yates 
Federal Building, 201 14th Street SW., Mail Stop 1123, Washington, DC 
20024, or by phone at (202) 205-0929 or by email at 
[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 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    In accordance with the provisions of FACA, the Secretary of 
Agriculture is seeking nominations to fill four positions that will 
occur when current appointments expire in December 2015. The purpose of 
the Council is to continue: (a) Developing a National Urban and 
Community Forestry Action Plan; (b) evaluating the implementation of 
that plan; and (c) developing criteria for, and submitting 
recommendations with respect to the National Urban and Community 
Forestry Challenge Cost-Share Grant Program.
    The Council was created to draw representative members from all 
levels of government, citizen action groups, industry and trade 
associations, educational institutions, and national non-profit 
organizations to advise the Secretary.

Vacancy

    Members appointed to the Council will be fairly balanced in terms 
of the points of view represented, functions to be performed, and will 
represent a broad array of expertise, leadership and relevancy to a 
membership position. Geographic balance and a balanced distribution 
among the positions are also important. Representatives from the 
following positions will be appointed by the Secretary for a term of 3 
years:
    (1) One of two members representing a national non-profit forestry 
and/or conservation citizen organization;
    (2) A member representing city or town government;
    (3) A member representing academic institutions with an expertise 
in urban and community forestry activities (first of two); and
    (4) A member representing populations less than 50,000 who have 
experience and are active in urban and community forestry. They may not 
be officers or employees of any government body.
    Vacancies will be filled in the manner in which the original 
appointment was made.

Nominations and Application Instructions

    The appointment of members to the Council will be made by the 
Secretary of Agriculture from a list of qualified applicants. The 
public is invited to submit nominations for membership on the Council, 
either as a self-nomination or a nomination of any qualified and 
interested person. Any individual or organization may nominate one or 
more qualified persons to represent the above vacancies on the Council. 
To be considered for membership, nominees must provide the following:
    1. Resume describing qualifications for membership to the Council;
    2. Cover letter with a rationale for serving on the Council and 
what you can contribute; and
    3. Complete Form AD-755, Advisory Committee Membership Background 
Information. The Form AD-755 may be obtained from the Forest Service 
point of contact or from the Council's Web site.
    Letters of recommendation are welcome. All nominations will be 
vetted by USDA. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit 
nominations via overnight mail or delivery to ensure timely receipt by 
the USDA. Members of the Council will serve without compensation, but 
may be reimbursed for travel expenses while performing duties on behalf 
of the Council, subject to approval by the Designated Federal Officer. 
Equal opportunity practices in accordance with USDA policies shall be 
followed in all appointments to the Council. To ensure that the 
recommendations of the Council have taken into account the needs of the 
diverse groups served by USDA, membership will, to the extent 
practicable, include individuals with demonstrated ability to represent 
all racial and ethnic groups, women and men, and persons with 
disabilities.

     Dated: January 29, 2016.
Gregory L. Parham,
Assistant Secretary for Administration.
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