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DOI - 559 - National Park System Advisory Board - Agency Authority

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	National Park System Advisory Board	Agency Name	Department of the Interior
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	559
Original Establishment Date	8/21/1935	Committee Status	Terminated
Actual Termination Date	5/25/2025	Committee URL	http://www.nps.gov/resources/advisoryboard.htm
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	15
Terminated This FY	Yes	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Chief, Office of Policy, National Park Service
Merged This FY	No	Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Current Charter Date	5/24/2023	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Alma
Date Of Renewal Charter	5/24/2025	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Ripps
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(202) 354-3951
Establishment Authority*	Agency Authority	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	(202) 371-5189
Specific Establishment Authority*	54 U.S.C. 100906	Designated Federal Officer Email*	alma_ripps@nps.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	8/18/1970
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Non Scientific Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Terminate
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The Board meets in an open, public forum receiving briefings and status updates from National Park Service officials regarding matters which have been or are scheduled to come before the Board, and/or issues in which the Board has expressed interest. Opportunity is provided for public response/comment on issues for consideration by the Board in formulating its recommendations. The use of a committee structure has enabled the Board to reach beyond its membership and tap expertise of non-members, greatly facilitating broadened accomplishments.
How is membership balanced?*	Membership is composed of up to 15 citizens of the United States who have a demonstrated commitment to the mission of the National Park Service. Members are selected to represent various geographic areas across the United States of America. Members are appointed as follows: At least three members with outstanding expertise in one or more of the following fields: history, archeology, anthropology, historical or landscape architecture, biology, ecology, marine sciences, or social science. At least three members with outstanding expertise and prior experience in the management of national or state parks, protected areas, or natural or cultural resources management. At least two members with outstanding expertise in another professional or scientific discipline, such as financial management, recreation-use management, land-use planning, or business management important to the mission of the National Park Service. At least one member that is a locally elected official from an area adjacent to a park. At least one member that is a member of a federally recognized Tribe. At least one member that is a veteran and/or has professional or personal experience related to accessibility issues.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	Meetings of the full Board generally are scheduled up to twice a year, with interim meetings of committees as needed to conduct research and fact finding relevant to matters to come before the Board. The Board advice includes recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior on the designation of National Historic Landmarks (NHLs), National Natural Landmarks (NNLs), and recommendations as to the national historic significance of proposed national historic trails (NHTs). The Board met once in FY25.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The National Park System Advisory Board to date is the only advisory body of its kind within the Department of the Interior with a mandate to advise the Secretary on overall issues relating to the National Park System and National Park System programs. The Board has met regularly since its inception in 1935 with the exception of four lapses in its legislative authority. In each instance, procedures were implemented to administratively re-establish the Board by authority of the Secretary of the Interior.
Why close or partially close meetings?	All meetings of the Board are open.
Recommendation Remarks	The charter for the National Park System Advisory Board expired on May 25, 2025, and the Board and its members have terminated.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	Yes	Action Reorganize Priorities*	Yes
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	Yes
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	Yes	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	N/A
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	No	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	N/A	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	N/A	Grants Review Comment	N/A
Number Of Recommendations*	721	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	In FY 2025 the Board met once and approved 92 recommendations to submit to the Secretary: 71 recommendations for revising tourism policy, 20 National Historic Landmark related recommendations, and 1 National Natural Landmark designation recommendation. During the December 9-10, 2024, meeting, the Board also approved 77 interim recommendations, grouped under 5 general strategies, presented by the Committee on Recognizing Women’s History. The interim recommendations were scheduled to be discussed and finalized at a March 2025 Board meeting that was cancelled. The interim recommendations were not sent to the Secretary since they were never finalized and not counted in the cumulative recommendations total. Tourism Policy Recommendations During its meeting on December 9-10, 2024 (FY25), the Board approved 71 final recommendations for updating the National Park Service's tourism policy (Director's Order #17). By mid-September 2025, 28 of the 71 recommendations (39.4%) have been partially implemented by the NPS. National Historic Landmarks Recommendations Also during its meeting on December 9-10, 2024, the Board found that these properties met the National Historic Landmarks criteria and voted to recommend to the Secretary of the Interior the designation of the following properties as National Historic Landmarks with the criteria as shown below. 1. Azurest South, Petersburg, VA (Criteria 1 and 4; exception 8) 2. Blue Ridge Parkway, multiple, NC and VA (Criterion 1 and 4; Exception 8) 3. Boulder County Courthouse, Boulder, CO (Criterion 1) 4. F.W. Woolworth Company Building, Greensboro, NC (Criterion 1) 5. Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth House and Studios, San Patricio, NM (Criterion 2) 6. Loudoun County Courthouse, Leesburg, VA (Criterion 1) 7. Lucknow, Moultonborough, NH (Criterion 4) 8. Manenggon Concentration Camp, Yona, GU (Criterion 1) 9. MR. CHARLIE Offshore Oilrig, Morgan City, LA (Criteria 1 and 4) 10. Lucy Diggs Slowe and Mary Burrill House, Washington, D.C. (Criteria 1 and 2) 11. Summit Camp, Placer and Nevada Counties, CA (Criteria 1 and 6) 12. Tor House (Robinson Jeffers Home), Carmel, CA (Criterion 2) 13. Reeve REA Power Generating Plant, Hampton, IA (Criterion 1) 14. Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamaroneck, NY (Criterion 4) In addition, at its meeting on December 9-10, 2024, the Board recommended acceptance of updated documentation for the following existing National Historic Landmarks: 1. Fort William H. Seward (Chilkoot Barracks), Haines, AK 2. Monocacy Battlefield, Frederick, MD 3. Carrie Blast Furnaces Number 6 and 7, multiple, Alleghany County, PA 4. Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA 5. Fort Worden, Port Townsend, WA Also, at its meeting on December 9-10, 2024, the Board recommended withdrawal of designation for the following National Historic Landmark: 1. FALLS OF CLYDE, (four-masted oil tanker) Honolulu, HI At its December 9-10, 2024, meeting the Board also recommended to the Secretary one National Natural Landmark designation. The Board found that the following property meets the national significance criteria and voted to recommend to the Secretary of the Interior the designation of the following National Natural Landmark: 1. Nantucket Barrier Beach and Wildlife Refuge, Nantucket, MA. Lastly, at its December 9-10, 2024, meeting the Board amended and approved 77 interim recommendations presented by the Committee on Recognizing Women's History. These will not be sent to the Secretary until finalized and approved at a future Board meeting.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	78.40%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	Since its establishment as a FACA group in 1997, including this fiscal year, the Secretary of the Interior has approved all 565 National Historic Landmark, National Natural Landmark, and National Trails System recommendations submitted by the Board.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	18.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	Since its establishment as a FACA group in 1997, including this fiscal year, the Board has submitted 156 recommendations to the NPS other than those associated with National Natural Landmarks, National Historic Landmarks, or the National Trails System programs. These recommendations inform and guide NPS decision-making and NPS programs related to topics including workforce planning, visitor experience, philanthropy, and tourism, and may be partially or fully implemented over several years. In FY25, 39.4% of the tourism report recommendations were partially implemented.	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	N/A
Agency Feedback Comment*	National Park Service officials provide oral or written briefings or status reports during meetings of the Board.	Narrative Description*	The National Park System Advisory Board advises the Director of the National Park Service and the Secretary of the Interior on matters relating to the National Park Service, the National Park System, and programs administered by the National Park Service, including the administration of the Historic Sites, Buildings, and Antiquities Act; the designation of national historic landmarks (NHLs) and national natural landmarks (NNLs); and the national historic significance of proposed national historic trails (NHTs). The Board also advises on matters submitted to the Board by the Secretary or the Director, as well as any other issues identified by the Board.

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*	$151,475.49	3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*	$155,000.00
4. Payments to Consultants*	$8,580.00	4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*	$9,000.00
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*	$0.00	5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*	$27,375.00
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*	$1,310.00	8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*	$1,400.00
10. Other Costs	$22.30	10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*	$50.00
11. Total Costs	$167,113.09	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$198,290.00
Date Cost Last Modified	9/9/2025 3:46 PM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*	0.67
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*	0.67	Est Cost Remarks	Assuming the Board will be reconstituted in FY26, and will hold one public, hybrid meeting in Washington, DC. Assume 15-member Board, and estimate $1,825 per traveler per meeting for travel costs.
Cost Remarks	Other costs include FedEx shipping.

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