[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 203 (Wednesday, October 21, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 56142-56143] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-28246] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC)
Agency
Office of the Secretary, USDA.
Action
Notice of intent to reestablish a Federal Advisory Committee.
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Summary
In response to the continued need of the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of the Interior for advice on coordination and implementation of the Record of Decision (ROD) of April 13, 1994, of Management of Habitat for Late- successional and Old-growth Forest-related Species Within the Range of the Northern Spotted Owl, the Departments have agreed to reestablish the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC). The purpose of the IAC is to provide intergovernmental advice on coordinating the implementation of the ROD. The IAC provides advice and recommendations to promote integration and coordination of forest management activities among Federal and non-Federal entities.
For Further Information Contact
Susan Yonts-Shepard, Staff Assistant for National Forest System Operations, Forest Services, USDA, (202) 205-1519.
Supplementary Information
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given that the United States Department of Agriculture in consultation with the Department of the Interior intends to reestablish the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC) to the Regional Interagency Executive Committee (RIEC). The purpose of the RIEC is to facilitate the coordinated implementation of the ROD of April 13, 1994. The RIEC consists of representatives of the following Federal agencies: the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Fish And Wildlife Service, national Marine Fisheries Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Environmental Protection Agency, Corps of Engineers, Forest Service Research, Environmental Protection Agency Research, and United States Geological Survey Biological Resources Division. The purpose of the IAC is to advise the RIEC on coordinating the implementation of the ROD. The IAC will provide advice and recommendations to promote integration and coordination of forest management activities among Federal and non- Federal entities.
The IAC is in the public interest in connection with the duties and responsibilities of the United States Department of Agriculture and of the United States Department of the Interior. The ROD provides direction to the Forest Service and the Bureau of land Management for developing an ecosystem management approach that is consistent with statutory authority for land use planning. Ecosystem management requires improved coordination among governmental entities responsible for land management decisions and the public they serve. The Chair of the IAC will alternate annually between the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management representative. The Executive Director, Regional Ecosystem Office, will serve as the Designated Federal Official under sections 10(e) and (f) of the FACA. The action of reestablishing the IAC does not require amendment of Bureau of Land Management or Forest Service planning documents because it does not affect the standards and guidelines or land allocations, which require an amendment process to change. The Bureau of Land management and Forest Service will provide further notices, as needed, for additional actions or adjustments when implementing interagency coordination, public involvement, and other aspects of the ROD. Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to the Advisory committee. To ensure that the recommendations of the IAC have taken
into account the needs of diverse groups served by the Departments, membership should include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
Dated: October 14, 1998. Reba Pittman Evans, Acting Assistant Secretary, Administration. [FR Doc. 98-28246 Filed 10-20-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-11-M