02-1843. Northeast Oregon Forests Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)

AGENCY:

Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION:

Notice of meeting.

SUMMARY:

Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committees Act (Public Law 92-463), the Northeast Oregon Forests Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet on February 14-15, 2002 in John Day, Oregon. The purpose of the meeting is to meet as a Committee for the first time and to discuss the selection of Title II projects under Public Law 106-393, H.R. 2389, the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, also called the “Payments to States” Act.

DATES:

The meeting will be held on February 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and February 15, 2002 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

ADDRESSES:

The meeting will be held in Juniper Hall, at the Malheur National Forest Headquarters Office located at 431 Patterson Bridge Road, John Day, Oregon.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Bonnie Wood, Designated Federal Official, USDA, Malheur National Forest, PO Box 909, John Day, Oregon 97845. Phone: [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This will be the first meeting of the committee, and will focus on meeting other RAC members, becoming familiar with duties and responsibilities, selecting a chairperson, and reviewing Title II project proposals for funding under Public Law 106-393, H.R. 2389, the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. The meeting is open to the public. A public input opportunity will be provided, and individuals will have the opportunity to address the committee at that time.

Dated: January 18, 2002.

William T. Supulski II,

Ecosystem Staff Officer.