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DOI - 2547 - Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council - Statutory (Congress Created)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council	Agency Name	Department of the Interior
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	2547
Original Establishment Date	7/1/2015	Committee Status	Administratively Inactive
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL	https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/management/advis...
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	10
Terminated This FY	No	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Superintendent
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Current Charter Date	1/8/2021	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Erin
Date Of Renewal Charter	1/8/2023	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name	Elizabeth
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Eichenberg
Exempt From Renewal*	Yes	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority	P.L. 113-291, Sec. 3092	Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(702) 279-3009
Establishment Authority*	Statutory (Congress Created)	Designated Federal Officer Fax*
Specific Establishment Authority*	P.L. 113-291, Sec. 3092	Designated Federal Officer Email*	erin_eichenberg@nps.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	12/19/2014
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Non Scientific Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The Council was established by Section 3092 (a)(6) of Public Law 113-291, and in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. Ch. 10. The Council advises the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the preparation and implementation of the management plan.
How is membership balanced?*	As described by the establishing legislation, the Council shall consist of 10 members, to be appointed by the Secretary, of whom: a. One member shall be a member of, or be nominated by, the County Commission; b. One member shall be a member of, or be nominated by, the city council of Las Vegas, Nevada; c. One member shall be a member of, or be nominated by, the city council of North Las Vegas, Nevada; d. One member shall be a member of, or be nominated by, the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe; e. One member shall be a representative of the conservation community in southern Nevada; f. One member shall be a representative of Nellis Air Force Base; g. One member shall be nominated by the State; h. One member shall reside in the County and have a background that reflects the purpose for which the Monument was established; and i. Two members shall reside in the County or adjacent counties, both of whom shall have experience in the field of paleontology, obtained through higher education, experience, or both.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The Council will meet approximately 2-4 times annually, and at such times as designated by the DFO.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	Qualified advice concerning issues that affect a wide array of subjects from those of local property owners to those that affect town, county, and state interests can only be attained from individuals who possess fundamental knowledge, understanding, and interest in those areas.
Why close or partially close meetings?	All meetings are open to the public.
Recommendation Remarks	Effective January 7, 2025, the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council is administratively inactive.

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	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	No	Action Comment	Not Applicable
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	No	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	Not Applicable	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	Not Applicable	Grants Review Comment	Not Applicable
Number Of Recommendations*	19	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	No recommendations in FY 2025. The Council is administratively inactive.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	75.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	Most recommended projects are multi-year and some are still being pursued.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	25.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	The agency believed that the establishment of a Visitor Experience Subcommittee was premature in 2016 but has been reconsidered in FY 2023. TUSK has begun collecting visitor use data that is showing what types of recreation are occurring at the monument. A subcommittee may be established to gather info through the tourism industry to determine what experiences are lacking in the LV valley or which ones we haven't thought of yet. The GMP kicked off in July 2021.	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	Not Applicable
Agency Feedback Comment*	The primary form of feedback would occur at the Council meetings during the updates and status of project activities conducted by the DFO. Other less formal methods of communication can be by email and/or phone calls providing updates on particular issues.	Narrative Description*

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*	$0.00	1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*	$0.00
2. Payments to Federal Members*	$0.00	2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*	$0.00
3. Payments to Federal Staff*	$126.09	3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*	$135.00
4. Payments to Consultants*	$0.00	4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*	$0.00
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*	$0.00	5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*	$0.00
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*	$0.00	6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*	$0.00
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*	$0.00	7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*	$0.00
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*	$0.00	8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*	$0.00
10. Other Costs	$0.00	10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*	$0.00
11. Total Costs	$126.09	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$135.00
Date Cost Last Modified	4/23/2025 3:17 PM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*	0.01
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*	0.01	Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks	The Advisory Council is administratively inactive and did not meet in FY 2025. Federal staff supports costs incurred preparing and reviewing the FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Review.

Interest Areas

Category Area Land Conservation and Preservation Land Management and Use National Parks, Sites, Trails, Recreational Areas Monuments

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