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The Shasta County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will have a public meeting to discuss projects and funding related to the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The meetings will take place multiple times in April 2025, and participants can attend in person in Redding, California. People interested in speaking at the meetings must pre-register by specific deadlines. The meeting will also cover electing a new chairperson, reviewing, and voting on RAC proposals, and discussing future meetings. The events are accessible to people with disabilities, and comments can be submitted electronically or by mail.

The Forest Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting public comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection concerning timber sale contract operations. This involves acquiring information from contractors working on timber sales, which helps manage contracts and assure safety and compliance. Forms used range from operational plans to consent for electronic business, with some new forms being introduced and old ones phased out. Comments can be submitted by mail or email before May 27, 2025, and all contributions will be made part of the public record.

The Forest Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is asking the public for comments on renewing and updating an information collection about non-timber forest products, which include items like plants, mushrooms, nuts, and sap that are gathered from forests and used for food, medicine, and cultural purposes. This survey aims to gather insights on how to manage these resources sustainably and understand their importance to local communities. The public can comment until February 28, 2025, and the Forest Service is looking to learn about ways to improve the quality and reduce the burden of collecting this information. All received comments will be made publicly available.

The Idaho Panhandle National Forest has decided to withdraw its earlier plan to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Noxious Weed Treatment Project. Instead, they will conduct an Environmental Assessment (EA) to check if significant effects exist that would require an EIS. This change was announced by the Forest Service, part of the USDA, and further information can be obtained from Anjel Tomayko, the Forest Environmental Coordinator.

The Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board will hold a public meeting on April 9, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time. The meeting will be available both in-person at 100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, Kentucky, and virtually. The board, which advises the Secretary of Agriculture on plans and education for the Recreation Area, will discuss topics such as environmental education and natural resource management. Those wishing to provide comments must register by April 4, 2025, and the meeting is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Black Hills Resource Advisory Committee (RAC), connected with the USDA Forest Service, will hold a virtual meeting on January 28, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. This committee operates under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act to improve collaboration and advise on projects and funding. The public can attend and submit comments, and the committee will review project funding recommendations for Custer, Lawrence, and Pennington Counties under the Secure Rural Schools allocations from 2017 to 2019. For more details or to request accommodations, individuals should contact Kelly Warnke.

The Flathead Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold virtual meetings from March 8 to March 11, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time each day. The committee aims to enhance collaboration and provide advice to the Forest Service on projects and funding under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. Public participation is welcome, and those interested in making oral statements must request time in writing before March 5. For more details, contact Janette Turk via phone or email.

The Southern Montana Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is set to hold a virtual meeting on February 16, 2021. The RAC, established under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, is tasked with advising the Forest Service on projects and funding issues. They will also discuss recreation fee proposals for certain sites on the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The meeting is open to the public, and individuals can attend or send written comments in advance.

The USDA Forest Service has issued a notice listing newspapers that will publish legal notices and opportunities to object related to different projects across the Southern Region of the United States. These newspapers are grouped by specific administrative units, such as Ranger Districts or National Forests, covering various states including Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and others. The publication of these notices is required under specific federal regulations, and the use of these newspapers began the day after this notice was published. This is intended to inform the public about proposed actions and decisions by the Forest Service.

The United States Department of Agriculture has decided to withdraw its plan to create an environmental impact statement regarding old-growth forest management across the National Forest System. This means they will not be moving forward with evaluating the potential effects of the proposed changes to how old-growth forests are handled. The decision not to pursue this plan was officially announced by the Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture. For more information, individuals can contact Jennifer McRae, the Planning Team Leader.