Davy Crockett-Sam Houston Resource Advisory Committee, 35746-35747 [2017-16128]

Download as PDF 35746 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 146 / Tuesday, August 1, 2017 / Notices within the riparian reserve area outside of that 50 feet. Shaded fuel breaks would be created along about 28 miles of road. The fuel break would remove conifers less than 7″ DBH and ladder fuels up to 150 feet on either side of the road. This would result in up to 1,033 acres of shaded fuel breaks although 216 of these acres overlaps with other proposed treatment stands. Log placement would occur at eight locations along lower Calf Creek. The failing sump along Forest Service road 4750–200 would be restored to a series of three small wetlands. The small earthen dam would be removed and the new wetlands contoured in to take its place. The wetland at Little Oak Flats that is currently being drained by Forest Service road 4770–030 would be restored to retain approximately its natural hydrologic state. About six miles of road would be decommissioned, including the last 1.7 miles of Forest Service road 2801 that follows Copeland Creek. About 13 miles of road have been identified as not currently needed or expected to be needed within the next twenty years. These would be put into storage that would include pulling the culverts such that they would no longer be drivable. Of these, about 10 miles would be closed to all vehicle traffic while about three miles would still be accessible to motorized vehicles under 50″ in width. mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES Preliminary Issues Preliminary issues include vegetation management in areas designated as Late Seral Reserves under the Northwest Forest Plan as well as vegetation management in designated critical habitat for the threatened northern spotted owl. Management of the road system is an issue that has been identified for this project area. Noncommercial vegetation management in inventoried roadless areas and areas that are currently undeveloped is also an issue for this project. 20:13 Jul 31, 2017 Jkt 241001 [FR Doc. 2017–16129 Filed 7–31–17; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Davy Crockett–Sam Houston Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The Davy Crockett–Sam Houston Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Ratcliff, Texas. 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 the Act. RAC information can be found at the following Web site: https://cloudappsusda-gov.force.com/FSSRS/RAC_ Page?id=001t0000002JcvhAAC. The meeting will be held on August 17, 2017, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All RAC meetings are subject to cancellation. For status of meeting prior to attendance, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. DATES: The meeting will be held at Davy Crockett Ranger District, ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Conference Room, 18551 State Highway 7 East, Kennard, Texas. Participants who would like to attend by teleconference or by video conference, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. 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 Davy Crockett Ranger District. Please call ahead to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Rowe, RAC Coordinator, by phone at (936) 655–2299 extension 224 or via email at lrowe@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: 1. Introduce new members, 2. Elect a new chairman, and 3. Review and approve new RAC projects. 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 August 1, 2017, 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 Gerald Lawrence, Jr., Designated Federal Officer, Davy Crockett Ranger District, 18551 State Highway 7 East, Kennard, Texas 75847; by email to glawrence@ fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 936–655– 2817. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BILLING CODE 3411–15–P SUMMARY: Nature of Decision To Be Made The deciding officer will decide whether to implement the proposed action, take an alternative action that meets the purpose and need or take no action. VerDate Sep<11>2014 Dated: July 19, 2017. Jeanne M. Higgins, Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. ACTION: Responsible Official North Umpqua District Ranger. Scoping Process This notice of intent initiates the scoping process, which guides the development of the environmental impact statement. Public meetings and field trips will be planned for the summer of 2017. These meetings will be announced in the Roseburg News Review and the Umpqua National Forest Web page. 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, however. Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\01AUN1.SGM 01AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 146 / Tuesday, August 1, 2017 / Notices Dated: July 10, 2017. Glenn Casamassa, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2017–16128 Filed 7–31–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Alaska Advisory Committee U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of public briefing on Alaska Native voting rights. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) that a meeting of the Alaska Advisory Committee (Committee) to the Commission will be held at 9:00 a.m. (Alaska Time) Thursday, August 24, 2017. The purpose of the briefing is for the Committee to receive testimony on Alaska Native voting rights. The Committee will examine the implementation of the Toyukuk v. Treadwell settlement and court order; and the potential impact of mail-in voting. The briefing will be held at Hilton Hotel, 500 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 in the Aleutian Room. DATES: Thursday, August 24, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AKDT LOCATION: Hilton Hotel, 500 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 in the Aleutian Room. DATE: The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AKDT PUBLIC CALL INFORMATION: Dial: 888–510–1765. Conference ID: 3264621. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ana Victoria Fortes (DFO) at afortes@ usccr.gov or (213) 894–3437. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is available to the public through the following toll-free call-in number: 888–510–1765, conference ID number: 3264621. Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting. Callers can expect to incur charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over landline connections to the toll-free telephone number. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:13 Jul 31, 2017 Jkt 241001 Relay Service at 1–800–977–8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number. Members of the public are entitled to make comments during the open period at the end of the meeting. Members of the public may also submit written comments; the comments must be received in the Regional Programs Unit within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Western Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 300 North Los Angeles Street, Suite 2010, Los Angeles, CA 90012. They may be faxed to the Commission at (312) 353–8311, or emailed Ana Victoria Fortes at afortes@ usccr.gov. Hearing-impaired persons who will attend the meeting and require the services of a sign language interpreter should contact the Regional Office at least ten (10) working days before the scheduled date of the meeting. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Unit at (213) 894–3437. Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be available for public viewing prior to and after the meeting at https://facadatabase.gov/ committee/meetings.aspx?cid=234. Please click on the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and ‘‘Documents’’ links. Records generated from this meeting may also be inspected and reproduced at the Regional Programs Unit, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission’s Web site, https:// www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Unit at the above email or street address. Agenda: I. Welcome II. Panel Presentations III. Public Comment IV. Adjournment Dated: July 26, 2017. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2017–16087 Filed 7–31–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Alaska Advisory Committee U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35747 on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) that a meeting of the Alaska Advisory Committee (Committee) to the Commission will be held at 12:00 p.m. (Alaska Time) Monday, August 14, 2017, and 12:00 p.m. (Alaska Time) Tuesday, August 22, 2017. The purpose of the meetings is for the Committee to organize a briefing and finalize logistics on Alaska Native voting rights. DATES: The first meeting will be held on Monday, August 14, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. AKDT. The second meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. AKDT. PUBLIC CALL INFORMATION: Dial: 877–780–3379. Conference ID: 9543788. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ana Victoria Fortes (DFO) at afortes@ usccr.gov or (213) 894–3437. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: These meeting are available to the public through the following toll-free call-in number: 877–780–3379, conference ID number: 9543788. Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meetings. Callers can expect to incur charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over landline connections to the toll-free telephone number. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–977–8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number. Members of the public are entitled to make comments during the open period at the end of the meetings. Members of the public may also submit written comments; the comments must be received in the Regional Programs Unit within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Western Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 300 North Los Angeles Street, Suite 2010, Los Angeles, CA 90012. They may be faxed to the Commission at (213) 894–0508, or emailed Ana Victoria Fortes at afortes@ usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Unit at (213) 894– 3437. Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be available for public viewing prior to and after the meeting at https://facadatabase.gov/ committee/meetings.aspx?cid=234. Please click on the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and ‘‘Documents’’ links. Records E:\FR\FM\01AUN1.SGM 01AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 146 (Tuesday, August 1, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35746-35747]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-16128]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Davy Crockett-Sam Houston Resource Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Davy Crockett-Sam Houston Resource Advisory Committee 
(RAC) will meet in Ratcliff, Texas. 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 the Act. RAC information can be 
found at the following Web site: https://cloudapps-usda-gov.force.com/FSSRS/RAC_Page?id=001t0000002JcvhAAC.

DATES: The meeting will be held on August 17, 2017, from 3:00 p.m. to 
5:00 p.m.
    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 Davy Crockett Ranger District, 
Conference Room, 18551 State Highway 7 East, Kennard, Texas. 
Participants who would like to attend by teleconference or by video 
conference, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT.
    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 Davy Crockett 
Ranger District. Please call ahead to facilitate entry into the 
building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Rowe, RAC Coordinator, by 
phone at (936) 655-2299 extension 224 or via email at lrowe@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:
    1. Introduce new members,
    2. Elect a new chairman, and
    3. Review and approve new RAC projects.
    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 August 
1, 2017, 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 Gerald Lawrence, Jr., Designated Federal Officer, Davy Crockett 
Ranger District, 18551 State Highway 7 East, Kennard, Texas 75847; by 
email to glawrence@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 936-655-2817.
    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.


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    Dated: July 10, 2017.
Glenn Casamassa,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2017-16128 Filed 7-31-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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