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DOI - 16562 - Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee - Presidential

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee	Agency Name	Department of the Interior
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	16562
Original Establishment Date	9/26/2003	Committee Status	Chartered
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL	https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advis...
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	15
Terminated This FY	No	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Paria River District Manger
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix	Mr.
Current Charter Date	6/1/2024	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Harry
Date Of Renewal Charter	6/1/2026	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Barber
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority	Executive Order 14109	Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(435) 644-1200
Establishment Authority*	Presidential	Designated Federal Officer Fax*
Specific Establishment Authority*	Presidential Proclamation 9682	Designated Federal Officer Email*	hbarber@blm.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	9/26/2003
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Scientific Technical 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 Committee advises Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (Monument) managers on science and management issues and the achievement of the objectives set forth in the Monument Management Plan published in November 1999 and effective in February 2000. Monument managers evaluate all Committee recommendations and are responsible for making final decisions. The Committee develops recommendations for the Monument on issues pertaining to science and other management issues and the achievement of objectives set forth in the Monument Management Plan, through the use of available resources, including their personal knowledge and experience, published and unpublished information from the scientific community, and discussions with Monument staff.
How is membership balanced?*	The Committee is comprised of up to 15 voting members, appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, from the following broad spectrum of interests to ensure balanced membership: one elected official from Garfield County, one elected official from Kane County, a representative of State government, a representative of Tribal government, a representative of the educational community, a representative of the conservation community, a representative of developed recreation, a representative of livestock grazing, a representative of local businesses, a representative of the paleontological community, a representative of the archaeological community, a representative of the geological community, a representative of the biological community (entomology, botany or wildlife), a representative of the social science community, and a representative of the systems ecology community. Members are qualified through education, training, knowledge, or experience to give informed and objective advice regarding planning, cultural resource protection and management, natural resource management, or economic development.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The MAC will meet two to four times annually, and at such other times as designated by the Designated Federal Officer.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Approved Management Plan and Record of Decision, published November 1999 and effective February 2000, in accordance with the Monument proclamation, requires the establishment of a FACA-chartered advisory committee to advise Monument managers on science issues and the achievement of Management Plan objectives. This Committee serves solely in an advisory capacity, making recommendations to Monument management, who are responsible for making all final decisions. There needs to be long-term planning for the future management of this National Monument. This cannot be achieved through a public meeting or a series of public meetings. There must be a continuity of individuals, working together as advisors, to ensure a collective effort and appropriate level of citizen-based advice regarding management objectives and plans for the Monument.
Why close or partially close meetings?	All meetings of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee are open to the public.
Recommendation Remarks	The MAC did not meet in FY25.

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	Yes	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	Yes	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	An in-depth analysis has not been done to determine cost savings associated with the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee. However, the contributions of the MAC are of great benefit to the BLM. Socially and politically this committee is an information-sharing and problem-solving body. We feel that incorporation of formal committee recommendations may help avoid some (not all) litigation, in which case the cost savings could be immeasurable. The contributions of the MAC are of great value and benefit to the BLM.	Grants Review Comment	N/A
Number Of Recommendations*	8	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	The MAC did not make any recommendations in FY25.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	100.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	N/A	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	All recommendations have been implemented.	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	N/A
Agency Feedback Comment*	The BLM provides feedback via email, and face-to-face meetings with the members and interested public. Meeting minutes are also posted on the MAC website.	Narrative Description*	This Committee was established to advise Monument managers on science issues and the achievement of Management Plan objectives. The Committee does this through participation in the adaptive management program. The Committee reviews evaluation reports produced by the Management Science Team (comprised of the Assistant Monument Managers for Biological Sciences, Cultural and Earth Sciences, and Visitor Services) and make recommendations on protocols and projects to meet overall objectives. The Committee reviews appropriate research proposals and makes recommendations on project necessity and validity, and makes recommendations regarding the allocation of research funds through review of research and project proposals as well as needs identified through the evaluation process, i.e., vegetation restoration projects.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*		1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*
2. Payments to Federal Members*		2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*
3. Payments to Federal Staff*		3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*
4. Payments to Consultants*		4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*		5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*		6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*		7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*		8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*
10. Other Costs		10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*
11. Total Costs	$0.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	2/19/2025 10:48 AM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*		Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks

Interest Areas

Category Area Agriculture Plant Biology Energy Natural Resources Land Grazing Areas Land Management and Use National Parks, Sites, Trails, Recreational Areas Monuments

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