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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service is seeking nominations for the Secure Rural School Resource Advisory Committees (SRS RACs). These committees help improve relationships between people who use national forests and provide advice on forest-related projects and funding. The committees will include 15 members who represent different interest groups, serving four-year terms without pay. Interested nominees need to submit a completed application by April 17, 2025, and can find more information on how to apply through the USDA's website.

The Department of Agriculture has asked for comments on a new information collection plan under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection is involved with several areas in the Forest Service, like tracking visitors to national forests and ensuring small businesses get fair opportunities in timber sales. The plan also includes gathering information about non-timber forest products, such as plants and mushrooms, from individuals and organizations. The agency is looking to gauge the necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce the data collection burden on respondents.

The Department of Agriculture has requested comments on a proposed information collection related to selling timber from national forests, as part of a submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This process is under the Paperwork Reduction Act, and public comments can be made until February 10, 2025, through the www.reginfo.gov website. The collection aims to ensure that timber is sold at appropriate values and that bidding processes adhere to legal standards, involving respondents like businesses and individuals, with a total estimated respondent burden of 118,018 hours.