99-30011. Notice of Solicitation for Membership to the Forest Research Advisory Council.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Secretary


Notice of Solicitation for Membership to the Forest Research 
Advisory Council.

AGENCY: Research, Education, and Economics, USDA.

ACTION: Solicitation for Membership.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. App., the United States Department of Agriculture announces 
solicitation for nominations to fill 6 vacancies on the Forestry 
Research Advisory Council.

DATES: Deadline for Advisory Council member nominations is December 14, 
1999.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 1441 (c) of the Agriculture and Food 
Act of 1981 requires the establishment of the Forestry Research 
Advisory Council to provide advice to the Secretary of Agriculture on 
accomplishing efficiently the purposes of the Act of October 10, 1962 
(16 U.S.C. 582a, et seq.), known as the McIntire-Stennis Act of 1962. 
The Council also provides advice related to the Forest Service research 
program, authorized by the Forest and Rangeland Resources Research Act 
of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-307, 92 Stat. 353, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1600 
(note)). The Council is composed of 20 voting members from the 
following membership categories:
    (1) Federal and State agencies concerned with developing and 
utilizing the Nation's forest resources, in particular committee 
membership, will include representation from the National Forest System 
and Forest and Range Experiment Stations leaders, Forest Service;
    (2) The forest industries;
    (3) The forestry schools of the State-certified eligible 
institutions, and State agricultural experiment stations; and
    (4) Volunteer public groups concerned with forests and related 
natural resources.
    The Council membership is appointed with staggered terms of 1, 2, 
and 3 years. As a result of the staggered appointments, the terms of 6 
members expired on August 15, 1999. Nominations for a 3-year 
appointment for all of the 6 vacant positions are sought. Nominees will 
be carefully reviewed for their broad expertise, leadership and 
relevancy to a membership category. Nominations for one individual who 
fits several of the categories, or for more than one person who fits 
one category will be accepted. Please indicate the specific membership 
category for each nominee. Each nominee must fill out a form AD-755, 
``Advisory Committee Membership Background Information'' (which can be 
obtained from the contact person below) and will be vetted before 
selection. Send nominee's name, resume, and the completed AD-755 to the 
Office of the Forestry Research Advisory Council, Room 817 Aerospace 
Center, USDA CSREES, Mail Stop 2210, 901 D St., SW., Washington, DC 
20250 no later than December 14, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Catalino A. Blanche, Executive 
Secretary, Forestry Research Advisory Council at the above address. 
Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone], or e-mail: 
[e-mail].

    Done at Washington, DC this 10th day of November 1999.
I. Miley Gonzalez,
Under Secretary, Research, Education and Economics.
[FR Doc. 99-30011 Filed 11-16-99; 8:45 am]
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