[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 194 (Monday, October 7, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 53399]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-21819]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Renewal of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory
Council.
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SUMMARY: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to
renew the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council
(Council). In accordance with provisions of the National Trails System
Act of 1968, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the Council
is being renewed to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary
of Agriculture (Secretary) during the development of the Comprehensive
Management Plan for the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (Trail)
including the nature and purposes of the Trail, objectives and
practices for the Trail, standards for the erection and maintenance of
markers along the Trail, and other matters related to the
administration of the Trail. Additional information concerning the
Council can be found by visiting the Council's website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/pnt/working-together/advisory-committees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Becky Blanchard, Pacific Northwest
National Scenic Trail Administrator, Pacific Northwest Region--USDA
Forest Service, by phone at 503-808-2449 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 a.m. and 5 p.m., Eastern Standard
Time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Pursuant with the provisions of FACA, the Secretary intends to
renew the Council to continue providing advice and recommendations on
matters related to the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (Trail).
The Council consists of approximately 25 members (not more than 35) to
represent interests as required by the National Trails System Act. The
purpose of the Council is to provide advice on the nature and purposes
of the Trail, objectives and practices for the Trail, standards for the
erection and maintenance of markers along the Trail, and other matters
related to the administration of the Trail.
Advisory Committee Organization
The Council shall be comprised of 25 members, not more than 35
members and approved by the Secretary of Agriculture where each will
serve a 2-year term, although appointments shall have staggered terms.
The Council membership will be fairly balanced in terms of the points
of view represented and functions to be performed. A designated Federal
employee, in accordance with Sections 10(e) and (f) of the FACA
regulations, will serve as the Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Non-
Federal members of the Council shall serve without pay, but will be
reimbursed for reasonable costs incurred while performing duties on
behalf of the Council, subject to approval by the DFO. The Council
shall include representation from experts in the following interest
areas:
(1) The head of each Federal department or independent agency
administering lands through which the trail route passes, or his
designee;
(2) a member appointed to represent each State through which the
trail passes, and such appointments shall be made from recommendations
of the Governors of such States;
(3) one or more members appointed to represent private
organizations, including corporate and individual landowners and land
users, which in the opinion of the Secretary, have an established and
recognized interest in the trail. These members may represent social,
environmental, or economic organizations; and
(4) one or more members appointed to represent tribal interests.
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 Council. The Council will meet
on an annual basis or as needed. This will be determined by the
Council. Meetings are open to the public and may include a ``public
forum'' that may offer 5-10 minutes for participants to present
comments to the Council. A meeting notice will be published in the
Federal Register 15 to 45 days before a scheduled meeting date.
Vacancies will filled in the manner in which the original appointment
was made. To ensure that the recommendations of the Council have taken
into account the needs of diverse groups served by USDA, membership
shall, to the extent practicable, include individuals with demonstrated
ability to represent all racial and ethnic groups, women and men, and
persons with disabilities.
Dated: September 25, 2019.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-21819 Filed 10-4-19; 8:45 am]
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