Notice of Public Meeting, Davy Crockett National Forest Resource Advisory Committee, 28299 [06-4544]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 94 / Tuesday, May 16, 2006 / Notices sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES threatened, endangered, and sensitive plant and wildlife populations, effects of prescribed fire on soils, protection of springs, streams, and riparian areas, potential for invasive species following treatments, and effective closure of roads after treatments. Comment Requested This notice of intent initiates the scoping process which guides the development of the environmental impact statement. Early Notice of Importance of Public Participation in Subsequent Environmental Review: A draft environmental impact statement will be prepared for comment. The comment period on the draft environmental impact statement will be 45 days from the date the Environmental Protection Agency publishes the notice of availability in the Federal Register. The Forest Service believes, at this early stage, it is important to give reviewers notice of several court rulings related to public participation in the environmental review process. First, reviewers of draft environmental impact statements must structure their participation in the environmental review of the proposal so that it is meaningful and alerts an agency to the reviewer’s position and contentions. Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp. v. NRDC, 435 U.S. 519, 553 (1978). Also, environmental objections that could be raised at the draft environmental impact statement stage but that are not raised until after completion of the final environmental impact statement may be waived or dismissed by the courts. City of Angoon v. Hodel, 803 F.2d 1016, 1022 (9th Cir. 1986) and Wisconsin Heritages, Inc. v. Harris, 490 F. Supp. 1334, 1338 (E.D. Wis. 1980). Because of these court rulings, it is very important that those interested in this proposed action participate by the close of the 45day comment period so that substantive comments and objections are made available to the Forest Service at a time when it can meaningfully consider them and respond to them in the final environmental impact statement. To assist the Forest Service in identifying and considering issues and concerns on the proposed action, comments on the draft environmental impact statement should be as specific as possible. It is also helpful if comments refer to specific pages or chapters of the draft statement. Comments may also address the adequacy of the draft environmental impact statement or the merits of the alternatives formulated and discussed in the statement. Reviewers may wish to refer to the Council on Environmental VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:06 May 15, 2006 Jkt 208001 Quality Regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act at 40 CFR 1503.3 in addressing these points. Comments received, including the names and addresses of those who comment, will be considered part of the public record on this proposal and will be available for public inspection. Authority: 40 CFR 1501.7 and 1508.22; Forest Service Handbook 1909.15, Section 21.) Dated: May 10, 2006. Faye L. Krueger, Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 06–4539 Filed 5–15–06; 8:45 am] 28299 Supervisor for the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. These meetings are open to the public. The public may present written comments to the RAC. Each formal RAC meeting will also have time allocated for hearing public comments. Depending on the number of persons wishing to comment and time available, the time for individual oral comments may be limited. Dated: May 10, 2006. Raoul W. Gagne, Designated Federal Officer, Davy Crockett National Forest RAC. [FR Doc. 06–4544 Filed 5–15–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of Public Meeting, Davy Crockett National Forest Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106– 393) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Davy Crockett National Forest Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting will meet on June 22, 2006. DATES: The Davy Crockett National Forest RAC meeting will be held on June 22, 2006. ADDRESSES: The Davy Crockett National Forest RAC meeting will be held at the Davy Crockett Ranger Station located on State Highway 7, approximately onequarter mile west of FM 227 in Houston County, Texas. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and adjourn at approximately 9 p.m. There will be a public comment period. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raoul Gagne, District Ranger, Davy Crockett National Forest, Rt. 1, Box 55 FS, Kennard, Texas 75847: Telephone: 936–655–2299 or e-mail at: rgagne@fs.fed.us. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Davy Crockett National Forest RAC proposes projects and funding to the Secretary of Agriculture under section 203 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000. The purpose of the June 22, 2006 meeting is to review the status of approved projects, review a Title III proposal, and prepare to receive additional project proposals to submit to the Forest PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Forest Service Fresno County Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Fresno County Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Prather, California. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the 2007 project submittal process and timeline regarding the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106–393) for expenditure of Payments to States Fresno County Title II funds. DATES: The meeting will be held on June 20th from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the High Sierra Ranger District, 29688 Auberry Road, Prather, California 93651. Send written comments to Robbin Ekman, Fresno County Resource Advisory Committee Coordinator, c/o Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District, 29688 Auberry Road, Prather, CA 93651 or electronically to rekman@fs.fed.us. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robbin Ekman, Fresno County Resource Advisory Committee Coordinator, (559) 855–5355 ext. 3341. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Committee discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Committee members. However, persons who wish to bring Payments to States Fresno County Title II project matters to the attention of the Committee may file written statements with the Committee staff before or after the meeting. Public sessions will be provided and individuals who made written requests by June 14, 2006 will have the opportunity to address the Committee at E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM 16MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 16, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 28299]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-4544]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of Public Meeting, Davy Crockett National Forest Resource 
Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self 
Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-393) and the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 
Forest Service, Davy Crockett National Forest Resource Advisory 
Committee (RAC) meeting will meet on June 22, 2006.

DATES: The Davy Crockett National Forest RAC meeting will be held on 
June 22, 2006.

ADDRESSES: The Davy Crockett National Forest RAC meeting will be held 
at the Davy Crockett Ranger Station located on State Highway 7, 
approximately one-quarter mile west of FM 227 in Houston County, Texas. 
The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and adjourn at approximately 9 p.m. 
There will be a public comment period.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raoul Gagne, District Ranger, Davy 
Crockett National Forest, Rt. 1, Box 55 FS, Kennard, Texas 75847: 
Telephone: 936-655-2299 or e-mail at: rgagne@fs.fed.us.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Davy Crockett National Forest RAC 
proposes projects and funding to the Secretary of Agriculture under 
section 203 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self 
Determination Act of 2000. The purpose of the June 22, 2006 meeting is 
to review the status of approved projects, review a Title III proposal, 
and prepare to receive additional project proposals to submit to the 
Forest Supervisor for the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. 
These meetings are open to the public. The public may present written 
comments to the RAC. Each formal RAC meeting will also have time 
allocated for hearing public comments. Depending on the number of 
persons wishing to comment and time available, the time for individual 
oral comments may be limited.

    Dated: May 10, 2006.
Raoul W. Gagne,
Designated Federal Officer, Davy Crockett National Forest RAC.
[FR Doc. 06-4544 Filed 5-15-06; 8:45 am]
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