E9-8193. Notice of Public Meeting, Davy Crockett National Forest Resource Advisory Committee

AGENCY:

Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION:

Notice of public meeting, Davy Crockett National Forest Resource Advisory Committee.

SUMMARY:

In accordance with the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-393), [as reauthorized as part of Public Law 110-343] and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Davy Crockett National Forest Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting will meet as indicated below.

DATES:

The Davy Crockett National Forest RAC meeting will be held on April 30, 2009.

ADDRESSES:

The Davy Crockett National Forest RAC meeting will be held at the Davy Crockett Ranger Station located on State Highway 7, approximately one-quarter mile West of FM 227 in Houston County, Texas. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and adjourn at approximately 8 p.m. A public comment period will begin at 7:45 p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Gerald Lawrence, Jr., Designated Federal Officer, Davy Crockett National Forest, 18551 State Hwy. 7 E., Kennard, TX 75847: Telephone: [phone] ext. 225 or e-mail at: [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Davy Crockett National Forest RAC proposes projects and funding to the Secretary of Agriculture under Section 203 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000, (as reauthorized as part of Public Law 110-343). The purpose of the April 30, 2009 meeting is to discuss and vote on new project proposals. A presentation on stewardship contracts will be presented by Forest Service personnel. These meetings are open to the public. The public may present written comments to the RAC. Each formal RAC meeting will also have time, as identified above, persons wishing to comment and time available, the time for individual oral comments may be limited.

Gerald Lawrence, Jr.,

Designated Federal Officer, Davy Crockett National Forest RAC.