[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 73 (Monday, April 15, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26120-26121]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-07897]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Solicitation of Nominations for Membership for the Southern 
Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Solicitation of nominations for membership.

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SUMMARY: The United States Department of Agriculture (Department) is 
seeking nominations for the Southern Region Recreation Resource 
Advisory Committee (Southern Region Recreation RAC) pursuant to the 
authority of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended. The Southern Region 
Recreation RAC will provide recommendations to the Secretary of 
Agriculture on recreation fees on lands and waters managed by the 
Forest Service and the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land 
Management in the regions covered by each committee. The Southern 
Region Recreation RAC will be governed by the provisions of FACA. 
Duration of the Southern Region Recreation RAC is for two years unless 
renewed by the Secretary.

DATES: Nominations must be submitted via email or postmarked by May 31, 
2024.

ADDRESSES: Nominations and resumes may be submitted to the Secretary of 
Agriculture through the Forest Service via Caroline Mitchell, Southern 
Region Recreation RAC Coordinator, Ouachita National Forest, P.O. Box 
1270, Hot Springs, AR 71902 or via email to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inquiries may be sent to Tiffany 
Williams, Regional Recreation Fees, Southern Region, USDA Forest 
Service, 1720 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, by phone (404) 
576-1024 or via email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to Federal Lands Recreation 
Enhancement Act (Pub. L. 108-447) and the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (5 U.S.C. 10), notice is hereby given the Secretary of 
Agriculture's intent to solicit members. Additional information on the 
Southern Region Recreation RAC can be found by visiting the committee 
website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r8/recreation/racs.

Southern Region Recreation RAC Membership

    The Southern Region Recreation RAC will be comprised of 11 members 
approved by the Secretary of Agriculture where each will serve a two- 
or three-year term. Memberships shall include representation from the 
following interest areas:
    1. Five persons who represent:
    a. Winter motorized such as snowmobiling;
    b. Winter non-motorized such cross-country skiing and snowshoeing;
    c. Summer motorized recreation such as motorcycling, boating, and 
off-highway vehicle driving;
    d. Summer nonmotorized recreation such as hiking, horseback riding, 
mountain biking, canoeing, and rafting; and
    e. Hunting and fishing.
    2. Three persons who represent:
    a. Motorized outfitters and guides;
    b. Non-motorized outfitters and guides; and

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    c. Local environmental groups.
    3. Three persons who represent:
    a. State tourism official representing the State;
    b. A representative of affected Indian tribes; and
    c. A representative of affected local government interests.

Membership Nomination Information

    The appointment of members to the Southern Region Recreation RAC 
will be made by the Secretary of Agriculture, or their designee. Any 
interested person or organization may nominate qualified individuals 
for membership. Interested candidates may nominate themselves. 
Individuals who wish to be considered for membership on the committee 
must submit a nomination with information, including a background 
disclosure form (Form AD-755; https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-755.pdf). Nominations should be typed and include the 
following:
    1. If nominating an individual, a brief summary, no more than two 
pages, explaining the nominee's qualifications to serve on the 
committee and addressing the membership composition and criteria 
described above.
    2. A resume providing the nominee's background, experience, and 
educational qualifications.
    3. A completed background disclosure form (Form AD-755) signed by 
the nominee.
    4. Letters of endorsement are optional.
    Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of 
communication for program information (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, 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 person with disabilities. USDA is an equal 
opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

    Dated: April 9. 2024.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-07897 Filed 4-12-24; 8:45 am]
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