Northeast Oregon Forests Resource Advisory Committee, 64757 [2022-23222]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
• Forest Service

[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 206 (Wednesday, October 26, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 64757]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23222]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Northeast Oregon Forests Resource Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Northeast Oregon Forests Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) 
will hold a public meeting according to the details shown below. 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 (FACA).

DATES: The meeting will be held on November 18, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 
p.m., Pacific Stardard Time. All RAC meetings are subject to 
cancellation. For status of the meeting prior to attendance, please 
contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

ADDRESSES: The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the 
Whitman Ranger District Compound, 3825 11th St., Baker City, Oregon 
97814. This location is dependant on County COVID-19 status at the time 
of the meeting. The public may also join virtually via telephone and/or 
video conference. Virtual meeting participation details can be found on 
the website listed under SUMMARY or by contacting 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 upon request.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug McKay, Designated Federal Officer 
(DFO), by phone at 541-576-7501 or email at [email protected] or 
Darcy Wesmen, RAC Coordinator at 541-278-3722 or email at 
[email protected].
    Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf and hard 
of hearing (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 800-877-
8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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, as well as make recommendations on recreation fee 
proposals for sites on the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman 
National Forests, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation 
Enhancement Act. General information and meeting details can be found 
at the following website:
    Malheur National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/malheur/workingtogether/advisorycommittees.
    Umatilla National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/umatilla/workingtogether/advisorycommittees.
    Wallowa-Whitman National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/wallowa-whitman/workingtogether/advisorycommittees.
    The purpose of the meeting is to:
    1. Review recommendations of Title II proposals submitted to the 
Malheur, Umattilla and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests on or before 
August 15, 2022.
    2. Schedule the next meeting; and
    3. Other.
    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 make a request in writing at 
least three days prior to the meeting date 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 for 
oral comments must be sent to Doug McKay, PO Box 7, 117 S Main St, 
Heppner, OR; or by email to [email protected]. Persons with 
disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program 
information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign 
Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET 
Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the 
Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program 
information may be made available in languages other than English.
    USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, 
color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including 
gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital 
status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance 
program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil 
rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA 
(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing 
deadlines vary by program or incident.
    Equal opportunity practices in accordance with USDA's policies will 
be followed in all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the 
recommendations of the Committee have taken in account the needs of the 
diverse groups served by USDA, membership shall include to the extent 
possible, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent 
minorities, women, and person with disabilities. USDA is an equal 
opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

    Dated: October 19, 2022.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
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