[Federal Register: February 5, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 24)]
[Notices]               
[Page 6056]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr05fe10-111]                         

=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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.
[FR Doc. 2010-2582 Filed 2-4-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-55-P