[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 92 (Tuesday, May 13, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 26282]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-12419]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
will meet in Sacramento, California, June 5-7, 1997. The purpose of the
meeting is to review that status of the Council's annual report,
continue discussion on emerging issues in Urban and Community Forestry,
and determine the grant categories for the 1998 Challenge Cost-Share
grant program.
DATES: The meeting will be held June 5-7, 1997.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Sacramento
Northeast, 5321 Date Avenue, Sacramento, California. A tour of local
projects will be June 5, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Individuals who wish to speak at the meeting or to propose agenda
items must send their names and proposals to Suzanne M. del Villar,
Executive Assistance, National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory
Council, 1042 Park West Court, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne M. del Villar, Cooperative
Forestry Staff, (970) 928-9264.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Challenge Cost-Share grant categories,
identified by the Council, are advertised annually to solicit proposals
for projects to advance the knowledge of, and promote interest in,
urban and community forestry. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(9)(B), the
meeting will be closed from approximately 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. on June 7
in order for the Council to determine the categories for the 1998
Challenge Cost-Share grant program. Otherwise, the meeting is open to
the public.
Persons who wish to bring urban and community forestry matters to
the attention of the Council may file written statements with the
Council staff before or after the meeting. Public input sessions will
be provided and individuals who made written requests by May 30 will
have the opportunity to address the Council. Council discussion is
limited to Forest Service staff and Council members.
Dated: May 6, 1997.
Dan Glickman,
Secretary, Department of Agriculture.
[FR Doc. 97-12419 Filed 5-12-97; 8:45 am]
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