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DOI - 16583 - Great Sand Dunes National Park Advisory Council - Statutory (Congress Created)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Great Sand Dunes National Park Advisory Council	Agency Name	Department of the Interior
Fiscal Year	2007	Committee Number	16583
Original Establishment Date	11/22/2000	Committee Status	Terminated
Actual Termination Date	7/17/2007	Committee URL
New Committee This FY	No	Presidential Appointments*	No
Terminated This FY	Yes	Max Number of Members*	10
Current Charter Date	5/19/2003	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Superintendent, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Date Of Renewal Charter	5/19/2005	Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Projected Termination Date	5/19/2005	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Steve
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Chaney
Establishment Authority*	Statutory (Congress Created)	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Establishment Authority*	P.L. 106-530	Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(719) 378-6311
Effective Date Of Authority*	11/22/2000	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	719-378-6310
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte		Designated Federal Officer Email*	steve_chaney@nps.gov
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Other Committee

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Terminate
Legislation to Terminate Required	No
Legislation Status	Enacted
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The committee has met two times this fiscal year to remain informed about the general management planning process and the public comment issues of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
How is membership balanced?*	The council membership reflects the requirements of Public Law 106-530 which established the advisory council and allotted slots on the council to representatives from local counties, the Friends of the Dunes, and residents of the San Luis Valley. Council members also represent organizations of nearby property owners, a local environmental organization, a hunting and outfitter organization and the Nature Conservancy, an organization holding significant lands within the Monument.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The committee is expected to meet approximately 4 times per year. Frequent meetings are necessary to keep pace with the General Management Plan (GMP) process and to ensure that the GMP is completed as expeditiously and efficiently as possible. The GMP guides the management direction of the park, and as such, delays in its completion produces delays in implementation of a long-term management strategy for Great Sand Dunes.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The committee was authorized by Congress to provide advice on the completion of a General Management Plan for Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
Why close or partially close meetings?	All meeting are open to the public.
Recommendation Remarks	The Council did not meet in 2007. The General Management Plan was finalized July 19, 2007.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	No
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	No	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	Yes
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	The NPS selected its preferred alternative from a number of alternatives reviewed and recommended by the council. This is an intermediate step in preparation of a management plan for the national park and preserve.
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	No	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	The council's advice on dates and formats for public meetings concerning the General Management Plan, Wilderness Study and EIS was particularly useful during FY2006. Trust in Government and Customer Satisfaction have increased over the life of the council due to the council's success seeking & acquiring public input from varied groups and communities; including public comment at every meeting; and using public input during discussion & decision making. The General Management Plan was finalized and dated July 19, 2007.	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	None	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	NA	Grants Review Comment	NA
Number Of Recommendations*	1	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	The council voted to support the NPS Preferred Alternative selected from a number of alternatives reviewed and recommended by the council. This is an intermediate step in preparation of a management plan for the national park and preserve. No meetings in FY 2007.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	0.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	This is an intermediate step in preparation of a management plan for the national park and preserve.	Access GSA FACA Website	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	This is an intermediate step in preparation of a management plan for the national park and preserve.	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	http://planning.nps.gov/parkweb/partner1.cfm?RecordID=118
Agency Feedback Comment*	The NPS selected its preferred alternative from a number of alternatives reviewed and recommended by the council. This is an intermediate step in preparation of a management plan for the national park and preserve.	Narrative Description*	The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-530, November 22, 2000) established the Great Sand Dunes National Park Advisory Council to advise the Secretary with respect to the preparation and implementation of a management plan for the national park and preserve ... The Advisory Council shall terminate upon the completion of the management plan for the national park and preserve.

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*	$0.00	Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*	$0.00
Payments to Consultants*	$0.00	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	$0.00	Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified		Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*	0.00
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*	0.00	Est Cost Remarks
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