2011-21474. Public Meeting, Cherokee National Forest Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committee  

  • Start Preamble

    AGENCY:

    Forest Service, USDA.

    ACTION:

    Notice of meeting.

    SUMMARY:

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

    DATES:

    The Cherokee National Forest Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committee meeting will be conducted on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, from 12:30-4:30 p.m.

    ADDRESSES:

    The Cherokee National Forest Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committee meeting will be held at the Bass Pro Shop at 3629 Outdoor Sportsmans Place in Kodak, TN 37764. Phone (865) 932-5600. The facility is located approximately 20 miles north of Knoxville, TN off I-40 at exit #407 (Sevierville, TN—Winfield Dunn Parkway).

    Start Further Info

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Terry Bowerman, Designated Federal Official, Cherokee National Forest, 4900 Asheville Hwy SR 70, Greeneville, TN 37743: Telephone: 423-638-4109, e-mail tbowerman@fs.fed.us.

    End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental Information

    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    The Cherokee National Forest Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committee (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 Pub. L. 110-343). The Cherokee National Forest RAC consists of 15 people selected to serve on the committee by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Certain Tennessee counties are setting aside a percentage of their Secure Rural Schools Act payment under Title II of the Act to be used for projects on federal land. The RAC will ultimately review and recommend projects to be funded from this money. Projects approved must benefit National Forests lands. Projects can maintain infrastructure, improve the health of watersheds and ecosystems, protect communities, and strengthen local economies.

    The agenda for the September 21, 2011, meeting of the Cherokee National Forest RAC will focus on review and consideration of proposed projects. RAC meetings are open to the public.

    Start Signature

    Dated: August 12, 2011.

    H. Thomas Speaks, Jr.,

    Forest Supervisor, Cherokee National Forest.

    End Signature End Supplemental Information

    [FR Doc. 2011-21474 Filed 8-30-11; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 3410-11-M