Solicitation of Nominations for Membership for the Forestry Research Advisory Council
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced its intent to re-establish the Forestry Research Advisory Council (FRAC) in accordance with the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The FRAC will serve as a formal advisory body to the Secretary of Agriculture on matters related to forestry research policy and planning. The council's mandate includes advising on proposed forestry research programs, coordinating regional and national forestry research efforts across federal and state agencies, forestry schools, and the forest industry. This spans the development and utilization of the nation's forest resources. Nominations are being solicited for council membership. Members will serve three-year terms, subject to renewal by the Secretary of Agriculture. The FRAC will operate under the procedural and governance requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), which ensures transparency, balanced representation, and public accountability in its operations.
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Key Changes
- USDA announces intent to establish (or re-establish) the Forestry Research Advisory Council (FRAC) under the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981
- FRAC will advise the Secretary of Agriculture on forestry research, national and regional planning, and coordination across federal/state agencies
- Membership nominations are now open; members will serve three-year terms unless renewed by the Secretary
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Obligations
What this law requires
Re-establish the Forestry Research Advisory Council (FRAC) in accordance with the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act
Solicit nominations for membership on the Forestry Research Advisory Council
Appoint council members to serve three-year terms with the option for renewal by the Secretary of Agriculture
Govern FRAC operations in accordance with the procedural and governance requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)
Ensure FRAC advises the Secretary of Agriculture on proposed forestry research and regional and national planning and coordination of forestry research