[HubbardBrook] Fwd: Nominations for USDA Forestry Research Advisory Council (FRAC)

Tue May 30 11:57:47 EDT 2017

Hi all,
Passing along the following notice about an opportunity to serve on the USDA
Forestry Research Advisory Council (FRAC): https://www.fs.fed.us/research
/about/forestry-research-council/
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please see below.
All my best,
Sarah

Sarah Garlick
Director of Science Policy and Outreach
Hubbard Brook Research Foundation
http://hubbardbrookfoundation.org

603-986-0686 office/cell
sgarlick at hubbardbrookfoundation.org

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Re: USDA Forestry Research Advisory Council (FRAC) call for nominations

___________________________________________________________________________

The U.S. Department of Agriculture seeks nominations for the Forestry
Research Advisory Council (FRAC).  In accordance with provisions of Section
1441 (c) of the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 (Pub. L. 97-98), and the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), (5 U.S.C. App. 2), the FRAC provides
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.), commonly
known as the McIntire-Stennis Act of 1962. The FRAC also provides advice
relative to the Forest Service research program, authorized by the Forest
and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-307, 92
Stat.353, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1600).  Therefore, the Secretary of
Agriculture is seeking nominations for the membership of the FRAC.

DATES:  Written nominations must be received by June 16, 2017.  Nominations
must contain a completed application packet that includes the nominee’s
name, resume, and completed form AD-755 (Advisory Committee Membership
Background Information).  A cover letter and letters of recommendation are
welcome.  The form AD-755 is attached and may be obtained from the
following website:  https://www.ocio.usda.gov/site
s/default/files/docs/2012/AD-755%20-%20Approved%20Master%202015.pdf
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The package must be sent electronically to mhpetrie at fs.fed.us or to the
address below.

ADDRESS:  Tracy C. Hancock, USDA Forest Service, Office of the Deputy
Chief, Research and Development, 201 14th Street, SW, Mail Stop 1120,
Washington, DC 20250-11 by express mail or overnight courier service.  If
sent via the U.S. Postal Service, they must be sent to the following
address:  U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Office of the
Deputy Chief, Research and Development, Mail Stop 1120, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW, Washington, DC  20250-1120.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

·        Tracy Hancock, FRAC Designated Federal Official, USDA Forest
Service, Telephone: (202) 205-1724, Email:  tchancock at fs.fed.us.

·        Dr. Sharon Parker, FRAC Executive Secretary, USDA Forest Service,
Telephone: (703) 340-7864, Email:  sparker01 at fs.fed.us.

·        Martha Petrie, FRAC Staff Assistant, USDA Forest Service,
Telephone: (202) 205-1643, Email:  mhpetrie at fs.fed.us.

Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call
the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339
<(800)%20877-8339> between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday
through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2), the FRAC, a statutory committee, will
continue to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on regional and national
research planning and coordination of forestry research within the Federal
and State agencies, forestry schools, forest industries, and
non-governmental organizations.  The FRAC may fulfill its responsibility to
consult on a periodic or regular basis on apportionment of funds.  For
additional information on FRAC, please go to: https://www.fs.fed.us/research
/about/forestry-research-council/
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The FRAC will be comprised of not more than 20 members.  The members
appointed to the FRAC will be fairly balanced in terms of the points of
view represented, functions to be performed, and will represent a broad
array of expertise, leadership and relevancy to a membership category.
Geographic balance and a balanced distribution among the categories are
also important.  The FRAC shall include representation each in the
following categories:  1) Federal and State Agencies; 2) Industry; 3)
Academic; and 4) Voluntary Organization.  The FRAC members will serve
staggered terms up to 3 years, and will meet annually, or as often as
necessary and at such times as designated by the DFO.  No individual who is
currently registered as a Federal lobbyist is eligible to serve as a member
of the FRAC.

The appointment of members to the FRAC will be made by the Secretary of
Agriculture.  Vacancies on the FRAC will be filled in the manner in which
the original appointment was made.  Any individual or organization may
nominate one or more qualified persons to serve on the FRAC.  Individuals
may also nominate themselves.  Nominations for one individual who fits
several of the categories or for more than one person who fits one category
will be accepted.  To be considered for membership, nominees must submit a:

1.      Resume describing qualifications for membership to the FRAC;

2.      Indication of the specific membership category of your interest;
and

3.      Complete form AD-755 (Advisory Committee Membership Background
Information).

All nominations will be vetted by USDA.  Nominations are open to all
individuals without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
age, mental or physical handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Nominations are being solicited from universities, organizations,
associations, societies, councils, federations, groups, and companies that
represent a wide variety of forestry research interests throughout the
country.

Members of the FRAC will serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed
for travel expenses while performing duties on behalf of the FRAC, subject
to approval by the DFO.  A meeting notice will be published in the Federal
Register 15 to 45 days before a scheduled meeting date.  All meetings are
generally open to the public and may include a “public forum” that may
offer 5-10 minutes for participants to present comments to the advisory
committee.  The Chairperson of the given FRAC ultimately makes the decision
whether to offer time on the agenda for the public to speak to the general
body.

Equal opportunity practices, in line with USDA policies, will be followed
in all appointments to the advisory committee.  To ensure that the
recommendations of the FRAC have taken into account the needs of diverse
groups served by the Department, membership will, to the extent
practicable, include individuals with demonstrated ability to represent all
racial and ethnic groups, women and men, and persons with disabilities.

*Would you please help circulate this call for nominations to your
colleagues and communities of practice. *

*Thank you, Tracy *

FRAC Designated Federal Official

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*Tracy Connell Hancock Director Knowledge Management and Communications*

*Forest Service *

*Research and Development*

*p: 202-205-1724 <(202)%20205-1724> c: 202-503-8230 <(202)%20503-8230>
**tchancock at fs.fed.us
<tchancock at fs.fed.us>*

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