80 FR 73813 - Call for Nominations for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee, Utah

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 227 (November 25, 2015)

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

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 227 (Wednesday, November 25, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 73813]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-30027]


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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, Utah

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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

DATES: A completed nomination form and accompanying nomination/
recommendation letters must be received at the address listed below no 
later than December 28, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Nominations and completed applications should be sent to the 
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Headquarters Office, 669 
South Highway 89A, Kanab, UT 84741.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Crutchfield, Public Affairs 
Officer, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, 669 South Highway 
89A, Kanab, UT 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 with the above individual. The FIRS is available 
24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies will be received during 
normal business hours.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secretary of the Interior established 
the Monument pursuant to section 309 of the Federal Land Policy and 
Management Act (FLPMA) of 1976 (43U.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 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 allocation of research funds through review 
of research and project proposals as well as needs identified through 
the evaluation process above; and (4) Could be consulted on issues such 
as protocols for specific projects.
    The Secretary appoints persons to the Committee who are 
representatives of the various major citizen interests pertaining to 
land use planning and management of the lands under BLM management in 
the Monument.
    Each 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 2634.
    Any individual or organization may nominate one or more persons to 
serve on the MAC. Individuals may also nominate themselves. Nomination 
forms may be obtained from the Monument Headquarters Office (address 
listed above). To make a nomination, submit a letter of nomination, a 
completed nomination form, letters of reference from the represented 
interests or organizations associated with the interest represented by 
the candidate, and any other information that speaks to the candidate's 
qualifications. The six open positions are as follows: One member with 
expertise in archaeology; one member with expertise in botany; one 
member with expertise in geology; one member to represent tribal 
interests in the Monument; an elected official from Garfield County; 
and an elected official from Kane County.
    The specific category the nominee would be representing 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. The BLM-
Utah State Director will then 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 rates for 
government employees. The committee will meet at least twice a year. 
Additional meetings may be called by the Designated Federal Officer.

Megan Crandall,
Acting State Director.
[FR Doc. 2015-30027 Filed 11-24-15; 8:45 am]
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