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The Ottawa National Forest Resource Advisory Committee (RAC), authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, will hold a public meeting on January 22, 2025, in Watersmeet, Michigan. The meeting aims to enhance collaboration, provide advice on funding and projects, and discuss recreation fee proposals for the Ottawa National Forest. Individuals who wish to provide oral or written comments must register or submit them by January 15, 2025. The meeting is accessible to people with disabilities, and the USDA ensures equal opportunity in its programs and activities.

The Ravalli Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting on February 16 and February 18, 2021. RAC is part of the USDA Forest Service and operates under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, aiming to strengthen collaborative relationships and offer advice on projects and funding. The meeting will involve discussions on project proposals and decisions about funding recommendations. Public participation is encouraged, and individuals wishing to make oral statements should request to be on the agenda in advance.

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 Southwest Montana Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a virtual meeting on March 19, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time. The committee, which falls under the Forest Service of the USDA, is focused on improving collaborative relationships and providing advice on projects and funding related to the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. The meeting will discuss and recommend new Title II projects and is open to the public, allowing time for oral statements of up to three minutes. Interested participants should contact Jeanne Dawson, the RAC Coordinator, for more information or to arrange for reasonable accommodations.

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 Forest Service, part of the USDA, is seeking public comments on the reapproval or reinstatement of an information collection request related to the "Qualified Products List for Wildland Fire Chemicals." This process ensures that the Forest Service has access to safe and effective firefighting chemicals necessary for wildland fire management. Manufacturers or suppliers need to provide detailed information about their products, including ingredients and safety data, and undergo evaluations to meet specific safety and performance standards. Comments are invited on the necessity and efficiency of this information collection, and they must be submitted by February 18, 2025.

The El Dorado County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will conduct a series of virtual meetings authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. These meetings aim to enhance cooperation and provide recommendations to the Forest Service about projects and funding. The meetings are scheduled for 4:00 p.m. PST on February 3 and February 17, 2021, and are open to the public. Participants can submit written comments or request to speak at the meetings by contacting Kristi Schroeder.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, announced a second notice about closing the Beattie Gulch Trailhead and McConnell Fishing Access areas in Montana to the discharge of firearms. This notice corrects the mailing address for comments sent by mail and extends the public comment period by another 60 days. The closure aims to protect public health and safety due to the risk posed by firearms near developed facilities and private property. Bow hunting will still be allowed in these areas.

The Forest Service, part of the Agriculture Department, has approved a Revised Land Management Plan (LMP) for the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in Idaho. This plan guides how the forest will be managed and was developed using scientific research and input from the public and government agencies, including consulting with the Nez Perce Tribe. Covering over four million acres, the plan addresses various activities like recreation, timber harvesting, and wildlife conservation while honoring tribal treaties. The Revised LMP will take effect 30 days after its publication in the Federal Register.

The Eleven Point Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is scheduled to hold a public meeting on February 26, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Rolla, Missouri, and online. The committee, which works under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, aims to boost collaboration and provide guidance to the Forest Service on projects and funding related to the Mark Twain National Forest. Participants must pre-register by February 17, 2025, to provide oral comments. The meeting will focus on discussing proposals for Title II projects and making funding recommendations.