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DOI - 28619 - Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Dog Management at Golden Gate National Recreation Area - Presidential

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Dog Management at Golden Gate National Recreation Area	Agency Name	Department of the Interior
Fiscal Year	2008	Committee Number	28619
Original Establishment Date	2/6/2006	Committee Status	Terminated
Actual Termination Date	2/2/2008	Committee URL	http://www.nps.gov/goga/parkmgmt/dog-management...
New Committee This FY	No	Presidential Appointments*	No
Terminated This FY	Yes	Max Number of Members*	25
Current Charter Date	2/7/2006	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Public Affairs, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Date Of Renewal Charter	2/7/2008	Designated Federal Officer Prefix	Ms.
Projected Termination Date	2/7/2008	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Christine
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Powell
Establishment Authority*	Presidential	Designated Federal Officer Suffix	Ms.
Specific Establishment Authority*	Agency Authority	Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(415) 561-4732
Effective Date Of Authority*	2/6/2006	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	415-561-4353
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte		Designated Federal Officer Email*	chris_powell@nps.gov
Committee Type*	Ad hoc
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Regulatory Negotiations Committee

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Terminate
Legislation to Terminate Required	No
Legislation Status
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	With the participation of knowledgeable and affected parties, NPS expects to develop a practical approach to resolve longstanding and increasingly controversial resource management and public use conflicts involving the protection of natural and cultural resources, competing visitor uses, the safety of visitors and staff, and the desire of some members of the public to walk their dogs off-leash in certain areas of GGNRA. The NPS mission places a high value on conserving natural and cultural resources for enjoyment by present and future generations. In fulfilling this mandate, management policies and case law dictate that public use and enjoyment must be consistent with the protection and conservation of natural and cultural resources if they are to be sustained into the future. In accordance with these mandates, off-leash dog walking may be appropriate in selected locations where resource impacts can be adequately mitigated and public safety incidents and public use conflicts can be appropriately managed.The Committee's function was to assist directly in the development of a proposed special regulation for dog management at Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The existing rule, 36 CFR 2.15 (a)(2) is applicable to all units of the national park system, including GGNRA, and requires that all dogs must be on a leash or otherwise physically confined at all times. The Committee negotiated to reach consensus on some concepts to use as the basis for a proposed special regulation (rule) to be published by the National Park Service in the Federal Register that would alter the application of the existing regulation to GGNRA.The Committee was able to reach consensus on a draft rule and held its last meeting on Oct. 27, 2007. The Committee charter was allowed to terminate on February 2, 2008.
How is membership balanced?*	Development of a consensus-based, effective dog management regulation will require the involvement of representatives of all the affected and interested parties. To achieve this, an assessment process was conducted by a team of experienced mediators. In addition to the principal representatives, alternate representatives were appointed to ensure adequate representation when principal members are unable to attend, and allow for broader participation by more individuals.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The Committee is expected to meet approximately six to nine times during its terms, but more meetings may be held, if necessary.Meetings are held to assist the National Park Service in potentially developing a special regulation for dogwalking at Golden Gate National Recreation Area.In FY 2007,the Committee completed its recommendations and the DFO is finalizing the Committee's close out report. Subcommittees will be established as needed. A Technical Subcommittee has been established and held two meetings.The Committee's function was to assist directly in the development of a proposed special regulation for dog management at Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The existing rule, 36 CFR 2.15 (a)(2) is applicable to all units of the national park system, including GGNRA, and requires that all dogs must be on a leash or otherwise physically confined at all times. The Committee negotiated to reach consensus on some concepts to use as the basis for a proposed special regulation (rule) to be published by the National Park Service in the Federal Register that would alter the application of the existing regulation to GGNRA.The Committee was able to reach consensus on a draft rule and held its last meeting on Oct. 27, 2007. The Committee charter was allowed to terminate on February 2, 2008.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	To develop a practical approach to resolve longstanding and increasingly controversial resource management and public use conflicts involving the protection of natural and cultural resources, competing visitor uses, the safety of visitors and staff, and the desire of some members of the public to walk their dogs off-leash in certain areas of GGNRA. No other sources available.
Why close or partially close meetings?	Meeting are open to the public.
Recommendation Remarks	The Committee's function was to assist directly in the development of a proposed special regulation for dog management at Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The existing rule, 36 CFR 2.15 (a)(2) is applicable to all units of the national park system, including GGNRA, and requires that all dogs must be on a leash or otherwise physically confined at all times. The Committee negotiated to reach consensus on some concepts to use as the basis for a proposed special regulation (rule) to be published by the National Park Service in the Federal Register that would alter the application of the existing regulation to GGNRA. The Committee terminated on February 2, 2008.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	Yes	Action Reorganize Priorities*	No
Outcome Trust In Government	No	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	Yes	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	No	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	No	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	The NPS is drafting alternatives for the EIS for dog management and a proposed rule. Recommendations from the Committee will be incorporated where possible.
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	Yes	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	The Committee's function was to assist directly in the development of a proposed special regulation for dog management at Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The existing rule, 36 CFR 2.15 (a)(2) is applicable to all units of the national park system, including GGNRA, and requires that all dogs must be on a leash or otherwise physically confined at all times. The Committee negotiated to reach consensus on some concepts to use as the basis for a proposed special regulation (rule) to be published by the National Park Service in the Federal Register that would alter the application of the existing regulation to GGNRA.The Committee was able to reach consensus on a draft rule and held its last meeting on Oct. 27, 2007. The Neg Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Dog Management Facilitation Team Report was published March 26, 2008. The Committee charter was allowed to terminate on February 2, 2008.	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	The cost savings is unable to be determined, but will show up in staff time allocated to dog management in GGNRA and the time allocated to litigation.	Grants Review Comment	NA
Number Of Recommendations*	3	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	The Committee ultimately reached unanimous agreement on the following: nine guiding principles for dog management; guidelines for commercial dogwalking to be evaluated by NPS; site specific alternatives for Oakwood Valley in Marin County.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	0.00%	Access Committee Website	No
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	No decision on implementing recommendations has been made at this time.	Access GSA FACA Website	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	No decision on implementing recommendations has been made at this time.	Access Other	Yes
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	Powerpoint presentations,reports, maps, letters from the public and media articles were presented at Committee meetings and subcommittee meetings as needed.
Agency Feedback Comment*	The Committee was educated that recommendations or advice could only be implemented within the constraints of federal authorities, policies, planning guidelines and park resources. The Committee was updated on this periodically as needed as their discussions proceed.	Narrative Description*	The Negotiated Rulemaking Committee supports DO #75A,on public outreach, which states that the public should be brought in on the early phases of planning process. It specifies that this process should be used, when appropriate, for environmental conflicts.

COSTS

Payments to Non-Federal Members*	$0.00	Est Payments to Non-Fed Members Next FY*	$0.00
Payments to Federal Members*	$0.00	Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*	$0.00
Payments to Federal Staff*	$26,250.00	Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*	$0.00
Payments to Consultants*	$15,000.00	Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*	$0.00
Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Members*	$0.00	Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Members nextFY*	$0.00
Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*	$0.00	Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*	$0.00
Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*	$0.00	Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staff Next FY*	$0.00
Travel Reimb. For Consultants*	$0.00	Est Travel Reimb to Consultants Next FY*	$0.00
Other Costs	$0.00	Est. Other Costs Next FY*	$0.00
Total Costs	$41,250.00	Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified		Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*	0.00
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*	0.30	Est Cost Remarks
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