[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 200 (Wednesday, October 18, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71820-71821]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22907]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Solicitation for members.

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SUMMARY: The Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture 
(USDA), is seeking nominations for the Greater Rocky Mountain Resource 
Advisory Committee (GRM RAC) pursuant to the Secure Rural Schools Act 
(the Act) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Additional 
information on the Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee 
can be found by visiting the Committee website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r2/home/?cid=fseprd972168.

DATES: Written nominations must be received by December 1, 2023. 
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 
package must be sent to the address below.

ADDRESSES: Karley O'Connor, Partnership Coordinator, Grand Mesa, 
Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests, 2250 South Main Street, 
Delta, CO 81416 or by email at karley.o'[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karley O'Connor, Partnership 
Coordinator, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests, 
2250 South Main Street, Delta, CO 81416, by email at 
karley.o'[email protected], or by phone at 970-712-0930.
    Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf and hard 
of hearing (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-
8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    In accordance with the provisions of FACA, the Secretary of 
Agriculture is seeking nominations for the purpose of improving 
collaborative relationships among people who use and care for National 
Forests and providing advice and recommendations to the Forest Service 
concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II. The duties of 
Secure Rural Schools (SRS) RACs include monitoring projects, advising 
the Secretary on the progress and results of monitoring efforts, and 
making recommendations to the Forest Service for any appropriate 
changes or adjustments to the projects being monitored by the SRS RACs.

Membership Balance

    The GRM RAC will be comprised of 15 members approved by the 
Secretary of Agriculture where each will serve a 4-year term. 
Memberships shall include representation from the following interest 
areas:

(1) Five persons who represent:
    (a) Organized Labor or Non-Timber Forest Product Harvester Groups;
    (b) Developed Outdoor Recreation, Off-Highway Vehicle Users, or 
Commercial Recreation Activities;
    (c) Energy and Mineral Development, or Commercial or Recreational 
Fishing Groups;
    (d) Commercial Timber Industry; and
    (e) Federal Grazing Permit or Other Land Use Permit Holders, or 
Representative of Non-Industrial Private Forest Land Owners, within the 
area for which the Committee is organized.
(2) Five persons who represent:
    (a) Nationally or Regionally Recognized Environmental 
Organizations;
    (b) Regionally or Locally Recognized Environmental Organizations;
    (c) Dispersed Recreational Activities;
    (d) Archaeology and History; and
    (e) Nationally or Regionally Recognized Wild Horse and Burro 
Interest, Wildlife Hunting Organizations, or Watershed Associations.
(3) Five persons who represent:
    (a) State Elected Office holder;
    (b) County or Local Elected Office holder;
    (c) American Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which 
the Committee is organized;
    (d) Area School Officials or Teachers; and
    (e) Affected Public-at-Large.

Nomination and Application Information

    The appointment of members to the GRM RAC will be made by the 
Secretary of Agriculture, or their designee.
    The public is invited to submit nominations for membership 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 interest areas listed above. To be 
considered for membership, nominees must:
    1. Be a resident of the State in which the SRS RAC has jurisdiction 
(Colorado or Wyoming);
    2. Identify what interest group they would represent and how they 
are qualified to represent that interest group;
    3. Provide a cover letter stating why they want to serve on the SRS 
RAC and what they can contribute;
    4. Provide a resume showing their past experience in working 
successfully as part of a group working on forest management 
activities; and
    5. Complete Form AD-755, Advisory Committee or Research and 
Promotion Background Information. The Form AD-755 may be obtained from 
the Greater Rocky Mountain RAC Coordinator, Karley O'Connor, at 
karley.o'[email protected] or from the following USDA website: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-755.pdf. All nominations 
will be vetted by USDA.
    Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of 
communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, 
audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible 
Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or 
contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. 
Additionally, program information may be made available in languages 
other than English.
    USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, 
color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including 
gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age,

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marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public 
assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for 
prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or 
funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and 
complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
    Equal opportunity practices in accordance with USDA's policies will 
be followed in all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the 
recommendations of the Committee have taken in account the needs of the 
diverse groups served by USDA, membership shall include to the extent 
possible, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent 
minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. USDA is an equal 
opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

    Dated: October 12, 2023.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-22907 Filed 10-17-23; 8:45 am]
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