New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting, 71040 [2016-24868]

Download as PDF 71040 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 199 / Friday, October 14, 2016 / Notices soils, water, scenic, botanical species and invasive plant species prevention. The proposed action may also include project–specific amendments to the Fremont and Winema National Forest LRMPs. Possible Alternatives The Forest Service will consider a range of alternatives. One of these will be the ‘‘no action’’ alternative in which none of the proposed actions would be implemented. Additional alternatives may be considered in response to issues raised by the public during the scoping process or due to additional concerns for resource values identified by the interdisciplinary team. Responsible Official The Forest Supervisor of the FremontWinema National Forest, 1301 South G Street, Lakeview, OR 97630, is the Responsible Official. As the Responsible Official, I will decide if the proposed action will be implemented. I will document the decision and rationale for the decision in the Record of Decision. I have delegated the responsibility for preparing the draft EIS and final EIS to the District Ranger, Bly Ranger District. It is important that reviewers provide their comments at such times and in such manner that they are useful to the agency’s preparation of the environmental impact statement. Therefore, comments should be provided prior to the close of the comment period and should clearly articulate the reviewer’s concerns and contentions. Comments received in response to this solicitation, including names and addresses of those who comment, will be part of the public record for this proposed action. Comments submitted anonymously will be accepted and considered. inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at the Santa Fe National Forest Office. Please call ahead to facilitate entry into the building. Dated: October 7, 2016. Eric Watrud, Acting Forest Supervisor. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2016–24854 Filed 10–13–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting Forest Service, USDA. Notice of Meeting. AGENCY: Nature of Decision To Be Made ACTION: Based on the purpose and need, the Responsible Official reviews the proposed action, the other alternatives, the environmental consequences, and public comments on the analysis in order to make the following decision: (1) Whether to implement timber harvest and associated fuels treatments, prescribed burning, road management activities, and stream improvements, including design features and potential mitigation measures to protect resources; and if so, how much and at what specific locations; (2) What, if any, project-specific Forest Plan Amendments will be necessary to implement the project; (3) What, if any, specific project monitoring requirements are needed to assure design features and potential mitigation measures are implemented and effective, and to evaluate the success of the project objectives. The Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II of the Act. RAC information can be found at the following Web site: https:// www.fs.usda.gov/main/santafe/ workingtogether/advisorycommittees. DATES: The meeting will be held November 17–18, 2016 starting at 10:00 a.m. on November 17 and 8:00 a.m. on November 18. All RAC meetings are subject to cancellation. For status of meeting prior to attendance, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Santa Fe National Forest Supervisor’s Conference Room, 11 Forest Lane, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508. Written comments may be submitted as described under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Scoping Process This notice of intent initiates the scoping process, which guides the development of the environmental impact statement. The interdisciplinary team will continue to seek information, comments, and assistance from Federal, State, and local agencies, Tribal governments, and other individuals or organizations that may be interested in, or affected by, the proposed action. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:29 Oct 13, 2016 Jkt 241001 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reuben Montes, RAC Coordinator, by phone at 505–438–5356 or via email at rmontes@fs.fed.us. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. The purpose of the meeting is to review and recommend funding of project proposals. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda will include time for people to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement should request in writing by November 10, 2016 to be scheduled on the agenda. Anyone who would like to bring related matters to the attention of the committee may file written statements with the committee staff before or after the meeting. Written comments and requests for time to make oral comments must be sent to Reuben Montes, RAC Coordinator, 11 Forest Lane, Santa Fe, NM 87508; by email to rmontes@fs.ed.us or via facsimile to 505 438 5391. Meeting Accommodations: If you are a person requiring reasonable accommodation, please make requests in advance for sign language interpreting, assistive listening devices, or other reasonable accommodation. For access to the facility or proceedings, please contact the person listed in the section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. All reasonable accommodation requests are managed on a case by case basis. Dated: October 5, 2016. Joseph Norrell, Deputy Forest Supervisor, Santa Fe National Forest. [FR Doc. 2016–24868 Filed 10–13–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P E:\FR\FM\14OCN1.SGM 14OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 199 (Friday, October 14, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 71040]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-24868]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will 
meet in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The committee is authorized under the 
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (the Act) and 
operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The 
purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and 
to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning 
projects and funding consistent with Title II of the Act. RAC 
information can be found at the following Web site: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/santafe/workingtogether/advisorycommittees.

DATES: The meeting will be held November 17-18, 2016 starting at 10:00 
a.m. on November 17 and 8:00 a.m. on November 18. All RAC meetings are 
subject to cancellation. For status of meeting prior to attendance, 
please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Santa Fe National Forest 
Supervisor's Conference Room, 11 Forest Lane, Santa Fe, New Mexico 
87508. Written comments may be submitted as described under 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. 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 
Santa Fe National Forest Office. Please call ahead to facilitate entry 
into the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reuben Montes, RAC Coordinator, by 
phone at 505-438-5356 or via email at rmontes@fs.fed.us. Individuals 
who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the 
Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8:00 
a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the meeting is to review and 
recommend funding of project proposals. The meeting is open to the 
public. The agenda will include time for people to make oral statements 
of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement 
should request in writing by November 10, 2016 to be scheduled on the 
agenda. Anyone who would like to bring related matters to the attention 
of the committee may file written statements with the committee staff 
before or after the meeting. Written comments and requests for time to 
make oral comments must be sent to Reuben Montes, RAC Coordinator, 11 
Forest Lane, Santa Fe, NM 87508; by email to rmontes@fs.ed.us or via 
facsimile to 505 438 5391. Meeting Accommodations: If you are a person 
requiring reasonable accommodation, please make requests in advance for 
sign language interpreting, assistive listening devices, or other 
reasonable accommodation. For access to the facility or proceedings, 
please contact the person listed in the section titled FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT. All reasonable accommodation requests are managed 
on a case by case basis.

    Dated: October 5, 2016.
Joseph Norrell,
Deputy Forest Supervisor, Santa Fe National Forest.
[FR Doc. 2016-24868 Filed 10-13-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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