80 FR 18436 - Call for Nominations for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 65 (April 6, 2015)

The purpose of this notice is to request public nominations for five members of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee (GSENM-MAC). The GSENM-MAC provides advice and recommendations to GSENM on science issues and the achievement of GSENM Management Plan objectives. The GSENM will receive public nominations for 30 days from the date this notice is published.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 65 (Monday, April 6, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18436-18437]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-07805]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

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Call for Nominations for Grand Staircase-Escalante National 
Monument Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to request public nominations 
for five members of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument 
Advisory Committee (GSENM-MAC). The GSENM-MAC provides advice and 
recommendations to GSENM on science issues and the achievement of GSENM 
Management Plan objectives. The GSENM 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 address listed below no 
later than May 6, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Completed applications should be sent to the Bureau of Land 
Management, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Headquarters 
Office, 669 South Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah 84741.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Crutchfield, Public Affairs 
Officer, GSENM Headquarters Office, 669 South Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah 
84741; phone 435-644-1209, or 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 GSENM-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 15 appointed members of the GSENM-MAC perform several primary 
tasks: (1) Review evaluation reports produced by the Management Science 
Team and make recommendations on protocols and projects to meet overall 
objectives; (2) Review appropriate research proposals and make 
recommendations on project necessity and validity; (3) Make 
recommendations regarding the allocation of research funds through 
review of research and project proposals, as well as the research needs 
identified through the evaluation process above; and (4) Be available 
to provide support for issues such as protocols for specific projects.
    The Secretary appoints persons to the GSENM-MAC who are 
representatives of the various major citizen interests pertaining to 
land-use planning and management of the lands under BLM management in 
the GSENM.
    Each GSENM-MAC member 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 committee members may be appointed as 
Special Government Employees. Special Government Employees serve on the 
committee 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 and in 
accordance with the Approved Management Plan for Grand Staircase-
Escalante National Monument (February 2000), solicits public 
nominations to fill five positions on the committee. Any individual or 
organization may nominate one or more persons to serve on the GSENM-
MAC. Individuals may nominate themselves for GSENM-MAC membership.

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    Nomination forms may be obtained from the GSENM Headquarters 
Office, address listed above. 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 five open member positions are: One member, a Livestock Grazing 
permittee operating within the Monument to represent livestock 
operators on the Monument; one member, a State representative to 
represent the State of Utah's interest in the Monument; one member, a 
Tribal representative to represent Tribal interests in the Monument; 
one member will be appointed as a special government employee with 
expertise in Paleontology; and, one member will be appointed as a 
special government employee with expertise in Systems Ecology.
    The specific category the nominee would represent should be 
identified in the letter of nomination and in the nomination form. The 
BLM-Utah State Director and Monument Manager will review the nomination 
forms and letters of reference. The State Director shall confer with 
the Governor of the State of Utah on potential nominations, then she 
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 Committee will meet at least twice a 
year. Additional meetings may be called by the Designated Federal 
Officer.

    Authority: 43 CFR 1784.4-1.

Jenna Whitlock,
Acting State Director.
[FR Doc. 2015-07805 Filed 4-3-15; 8:45 am]
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