[Federal Register: February 5, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 24)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of the Secretary
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
Establishment of the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation
Council
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior; Office of the Secretary,
Agriculture.
ACTION: Notice of establishment.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture
establish the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council
(Council). The Council will provide advice on wildlife and habitat
conservation endeavors that (1) benefit recreational hunting; (2)
benefit wildlife resources; and (3) encourage partnerships among the
public, the sporting conservation community, wildlife conservation
groups, the States, Native American Tribes, and the Federal government.
We are seeking nominations for individuals to be considered as Council
members.
DATES: Written nominations must be received by March 8, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Send nominations to: Bruce Decker, Chief, Division of
Program and Partnership Support, External Affairs, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, 4501 N. Fairfax Drive, Mailstop EA-3103, Arlington,
VA 22203.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bruce Decker, Chief, Division of
Program and Partnership Support, External Affairs, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, 4501 N. Fairfax Drive, Mailstop EA-3103, Arlington,
VA 22203; 703-358-2521 (telephone).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published in accordance with
the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C.
App.). The Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Agriculture
certify that the formation of the Council is necessary and is in the
public interest.
The Council will conduct its operations in accordance with the
provisions of the FACA. It will report to the Secretary of the Interior
and the Secretary of Agriculture through the Fish and Wildlife Service
(Service), in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Land
Management; the Chief, U.S Forest Service; the Chief, Natural Resources
Conservation Agency; and the Administrator of the Farm Services Bureau,
and it will function solely as an advisory body. The Council's duties
will consist of, but are not limited to, providing recommendations for:
(a) Implementing the Recreational Hunting and Wildlife Resource
Conservation Plan--A Ten-Year Plan for Implementation;
(b) Increasing public awareness and support for the Sport Wildlife
Trust Fund;
(c) Fostering wildlife and habitat conservation and ethics in
hunting and shooting sports recreation;
(d) Stimulating sportsmen and women's participation in conservation
and management of wildlife and habitat resources through outreach and
education;
(e) Fostering communication and coordination among State and
Federal Government, industry, hunting and shooting sportsmen and women,
wildlife conservation and management organizations, native American
Tribes, and the public;
(f) Providing appropriate access to hunting and recreational
shooting on Federal lands; and
(g) Providing recommendations to improve implementation of Federal
conservation programs that benefit wildlife, hunting and outdoor
recreation on private lands.
The Council will meet approximately two times per year. The
Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture will appoint
members for 2-year terms. The Council will consist of no more than 18
members.
The following officials or their designated representatives will
serve as ex officio members to the Council: Director, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service; Director, Bureau of Land Management; Chief, U.S.
Forest Service; Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Service;
Administrator, Farm Services Bureau; and Executive Director,
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) will serve as ex
officio members to the Council.
The Secretaries will select remaining members from among, but not
limited to, the national interest groups listed below. These members
must be senior-level representatives of their organizations and/or have
the ability to represent their designated constituency. No individual
who is currently registered as a Federal lobbyist is eligible to serve
as a member of the Council.
(1) State fish and wildlife resource management agencies
(representatives to be recommended by the President of AFWA).
(2) Wildlife and habitat conservation/management organizations.
(3) Game bird hunting organizations.
(4) Waterfowl hunting organizations.
(5) Big game hunting organizations.
(6) Sportsmen and women community at-large.
(7) Archery, hunting, and/or shooting sports industry.
(8) Hunting and shooting sports outreach and education
organizations.
(9) Tourism, Outfitter, and/or Guide industries related to hunting
and/or shooting sports.
(10) Tribal resource management organizations.
We invite nomination of individuals for membership on the Council.
Nominations should describe and document the proposed member's
qualifications for membership to the Council, and include a resume
listing their name, title, address, telephone, and fax number.
Certification
I hereby certify that the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage
Conservation Council (Council) is necessary and is in the public
interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the
Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture under 43
U.S.C. 1457 and provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16
U.S.C. 742a-742j), the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976
(43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the National Forest Management Act of 1976
(16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.), the National Wildlife Refuge System
Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee) and Executive Order
13443, Facilitation of Hunting Heritage and Wildlife Conservation.
Ken Salazar,
Secretary of the Interior.
Thomas J. Vilsack,
Secretary of Agriculture.
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