[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 158 (Tuesday, August 16, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54590-54591]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-19428]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

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Call for Nominations for Central and Northern California Resource 
Advisory Councils and Carrizo Plain National Monument Advisory 
Committee

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking nominations for 
the Central California and Northern California District Resource 
Advisory Councils (RAC) and the Carrizo Plain National Monument 
Advisory Committee (MAC). The Central California RAC advises BLM 
officials for the Central Coast, Mother Lode, Bakersfield, Ukiah and 
Bishop Field Offices. The Northern California RAC advises BLM officials 
for the Redding, Arcata, Eagle Lake and Applegate Field Offices. The 
Carrizo MAC advises BLM officials for the Monument. The BLM will 
receive public nominations for 30 days from the date this notice is 
published.

DATES: A completed nomination form and accompanying nomination/
recommendation letters must be received at the addresses listed below 
no later than September 15, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Completed applications for the Central California RAC and 
Carrizo MAC should be sent to the Bureau of Land Management, 5152 
Hillsdale Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762; attn: David Christy, email 
[email protected]. Completed applications for the Northern California 
RAC should be sent to the Bureau of Land Management, 1695 Heindon Road, 
Arcata, CA 95521; attn: Leiskya Parrott, email [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Christy, Central California 
District Public Affairs Officer, regarding the Central California RAC 
and Carrizo MAC, phone 916-941-3146, or email: [email protected]. For 
further information on the Northern California RAC, contact Leiskya 
Parrott, Northern California District Acting Public Affairs Officer, 
phone 707 825-2313, email [email protected]. Persons who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message 
or question for the above individual. The FIRS is available 24 hours a 
day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business 
hours.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secretary of the Interior established 
the Central California and Northern California RACs and Carrizo MAC 
pursuant to section 309 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act 
(FLPMA) of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1739) and in conformity with the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2). The 
councils advise the Secretary of the Interior, through the BLM, on a 
variety of planning and management issues associated with public land 
management in the respective geographic areas. The Secretary appoints 
persons who are representatives of the various major citizen interests 
pertaining to land-use planning and management of the lands under BLM 
management.
    Each member of the two RACs will be a person who, as a result of 
training and experience, has knowledge or special expertise which 
qualifies him or her to provide advice from among the categories of 
interest listed below. As appropriate, certain council members may be 
appointed as Special Government Employees, who serve on the councils 
without compensation, and are subject to financial disclosure 
requirements in the Ethics in Government Act and 5 CFR part 2634.
    This notice, published pursuant to 43 CFR 1784.4-1, solicits public 
nominations to fill positions on the councils. The five positions open 
in the Central California RAC are in the following categories:
    Category One (three positions)--Public land ranchers and 
representatives of organizations associated with energy and mineral 
development, the timber industry, transportation or rights-of-way, off-
highway vehicle use, and commercial recreation.
    Category Two (one position)--Representatives of nationally or 
regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and 
historical organizations, dispersed recreation activities, and wild 
horse and burro organizations.
    Category Three (one position)--Representatives of State, county, or 
local elected office; representatives and employees of a State agency 
responsible for the management of natural resources; representatives of 
Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the RAC is 
organized; representatives and employees of academic institutions who 
are involved in natural sciences; and the public-at-large.
    The Northern California RAC has five openings in the following 
membership categories:
    Category One--(Two positions) Members are public land ranchers and 
representatives of organizations associated with energy and mineral 
development, the timber industry, transportation or rights-of-way, off-
highway vehicle use, and commercial recreation.
    Category Two--(One position) The group includes representatives of 
nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, 
archaeological and historical organizations, dispersed recreation 
activities, and wild horse and burro organizations.
    Category Three--(Two positions) The group consists of elected 
representatives of State, county or local government; representatives 
and employees of a State agency responsible for the management of 
natural resources; representatives of Indian tribes within or adjacent 
to the area for which the RAC is organized; representatives and 
employees of academic institutions who are involved in natural 
sciences; and the public-at-large. For the Carrizo MAC, five positions 
are open representing the Carrizo Native American Advisory Committee, 
those authorized to graze livestock within the monument and the public-
at-large.
    Nomination forms and additional information about the advisory 
groups

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are available on the Internet at http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/info/rac.html.
    Any individual or organization may nominate one or more persons to 
serve on the RAC or MAC. Individuals may nominate themselves for RAC or 
MAC membership. Nominations packages must include a letter of 
nomination, a completed nomination form, letters of reference from the 
represented interest groups or organizations associated with the 
interests represented by the candidate, and any other information that 
speaks to the candidate's qualifications.
    The specific category the nominee would represent should be 
identified in the letter of nomination and in the nomination form.
    The BLM-California State Director and District Manager will review 
the nomination forms and letters of reference. The State Director shall 
confer with the Governor of the State of California on potential 
nominations, and then will forward recommended nominations to the 
Secretary of the Interior, who has responsibility for making the 
appointments.
    Members will serve without monetary compensation, but will be 
reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses at current U.S. General 
Services Administration rates. The committees will meet at least twice 
a year. Additional meetings may be called by the Designated Federal 
Officer.
    The Obama Administration prohibits individuals who are currently 
federally registered lobbyists to serve on all FACA and non-FACA 
boards, committees or councils.

    Authority:  43 CFR 1784.4-1.

Dereck Wilson,
Acting Central California District Manager.
[FR Doc. 2016-19428 Filed 8-15-16; 8:45 am]
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