Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee, 54363 [E8-21990]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 183 / Friday, September 19, 2008 / Notices Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 150 hours. Comment Is Invited Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the submission request toward Office of Management and Budget approval. Dated: September 12, 2008. Ann M. Bartuska, Deputy Chief for Research & Development. [FR Doc. E8–21994 Filed 9–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee will meet in Salt Lake City, Utah. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed rule for the management of roadless areas on National Forest System lands in the State of Colorado and to discuss other related roadless area matters. DATES: The meeting will be held October 9, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Utah State Capitol Building, Room C450, 350 N. State Street, Salt Lake City, UT. Written comments concerning this meeting should be addressed to Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, EMC, Jessica Call, 201 14th Street, SW., Mailstop 1104, Washington, DC 20024. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:25 Sep 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 Comments may also be sent via e-mail to jessicacall@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 202–205–1012. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at the Forest Service, Sidney R. Yates Building, 201 14th Street, SW., Washington, DC. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 202–205–1056 to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jessica Call, Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee (RACNAC) Coordinator, at jessicacall@fs.fed.us or 202–205–1056. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public and interested parties are invited to attend. If you plan to attend, please provide your name to Jessica Call, RACNAC Coordinator, by October 6, 2008. You will need photo identification to enter the building. While meeting discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Committee members, the public will be allowed to offer written and oral comments for the Committee’s consideration. Attendees wishing to comment orally will be allotted a specific amount of time to speak during a public comment period. To offer oral comment, please contact the RACNAC Coordinator at 202–205– 1056. Dated: September 15, 2008. Charles L. Myers, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. E8–21990 Filed 9–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Revised Land and Resource Management Plan: Kiowa, Rita Blanca, Black Kettle, and McClellan Creek National Grasslands; Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico Forest Service, USDA. Notice of Initiation to revise the Cibola National Forest and Grasslands Land and Resource Management Plan. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Forest Service is revising the Land and Resource Management Plan (hereafter referred to as Grasslands PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54363 Plan) for the Kiowa, Rita Blanca, Black Kettle, and McClellan Creek National Grasslands. This notice describes the documents available for review and how to obtain them; summarizes the need to change the Grasslands Plan; provides information concerning public participation and collaboration, including the process for submitting comments; provides an estimated schedule for the planning process, including the time available for comments; and includes the names and addresses of agency officials who can provide additional information. DATES: Revision formally begins with publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Many public comments regarding Forest Plan revision have already been received at public meetings and through e-mail, phone calls, and letters. Additional comments on the Comprehensive Evaluation Report (CER) should be submitted by October 31, 2008. ADDRESSES: Send written comments to: Sara Campney, Cibola National Forest, 2113 Osuna Rd., NE., Albuquerque, NM 87113. Electronic mail address: commentsgrasslandsplan@fs.fed.us. Web site: https://www.fs.fed.us/r3/ cibola/plan-revision/ national_grasslands/index.shtml. Comment form: https://www.fs.fed.us/ r3/cibola/plan-revision/ national_grasslands/contactus.shtml. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cibola National Forest Planner assistant, Sara Campney phone (505) 346–3886 fax (505) 346–3901. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Documents Available for Review: Three pre-revision documents are available for review on the Cibola National Forest Plan Revision Web site: The Socio-Economic Sustainability Report, the Ecological Sustainability Report, and the CER for the Kiowa, Rita Blanca, Black Kettle, and McClellan Creek National Grasslands. In addition, the final version of the Canadian River Potential Wilderness Area Evaluation (the Evaluation) is also available on the Web site (see Web site address above). Public meetings and a comment period for the Evaluation were held from October 2007 to February 2008. There will be another opportunity to comment on the Evaluation during the 90-day comment period that will follow the publication of the Proposed Plan. Need for Change: The Grasslands Plan revision needs to: —Better address the unique, local conditions and historic natural processes of each of the Grassland’s ecosystems. E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 183 (Friday, September 19, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 54363]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-21990]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee 
will meet in Salt Lake City, Utah. The purpose of the meeting is to 
discuss the proposed rule for the management of roadless areas on 
National Forest System lands in the State of Colorado and to discuss 
other related roadless area matters.

DATES: The meeting will be held October 9, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Utah State Capitol Building, 
Room C450, 350 N. State Street, Salt Lake City, UT. Written comments 
concerning this meeting should be addressed to Forest Service, U.S. 
Department of Agriculture, EMC, Jessica Call, 201 14th Street, SW., 
Mailstop 1104, Washington, DC 20024. Comments may also be sent via e-
mail to jessicacall@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 202-205-1012. All 
comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in 
the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The 
public may inspect comments received at the Forest Service, Sidney R. 
Yates Building, 201 14th Street, SW., Washington, DC. Visitors are 
encouraged to call ahead to 202-205-1056 to facilitate entry into the 
building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jessica Call, Roadless Area 
Conservation National Advisory Committee (RACNAC) Coordinator, at 
jessicacall@fs.fed.us or 202-205-1056.
    Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) 
may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through 
Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public and 
interested parties are invited to attend. If you plan to attend, please 
provide your name to Jessica Call, RACNAC Coordinator, by October 6, 
2008. You will need photo identification to enter the building.
    While meeting discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and 
Committee members, the public will be allowed to offer written and oral 
comments for the Committee's consideration. Attendees wishing to 
comment orally will be allotted a specific amount of time to speak 
during a public comment period. To offer oral comment, please contact 
the RACNAC Coordinator at 202-205-1056.

    Dated: September 15, 2008.
Charles L. Myers,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. E8-21990 Filed 9-18-08; 8:45 am]
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