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The Colville Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a public meeting on April 16, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. The meeting, organized by the Forest Service under the Agriculture Department, aims to improve collaboration and offer recommendations on projects and recreation fee proposals related to the Colville National Forest in Washington State. Public comments, both written and oral, are encouraged but must be submitted by April 10, 2025. The meeting accommodates both in-person and virtual attendance, and those with disabilities may request necessary accommodations in advance.

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 Lassen County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC), under the Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, will have public meetings on several dates in April 2025. These meetings will discuss funding and project proposals related to Lassen National Forest, as well as recreation fee suggestions. Participants can attend both in-person and virtually, but they must pre-register if they wish to make oral comments. For further details or to make accommodations for disabilities, contact the designated officials provided in the notice.

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 Tri-County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will have a virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., Mountain Standard Time. This committee, under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, aims to improve collaboration and provide recommendations to the Forest Service on projects and funding under Title II of the Act. The public can request to make oral statements at the meeting, and written comments can be submitted to Jeanne Dawson, the RAC Coordinator. For further details or accommodations, people should contact Jeanne Dawson by phone or email.

The Ketchikan Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a virtual meeting on February 25, 2021, to discuss past and proposed projects related to the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. This meeting is organized by the Forest Service, part of the USDA, and is open to the public for both listening in and contributing comments. Those wishing to speak must submit a written request by February 22, 2021. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available by contacting the RAC Coordinator in advance.

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 National Park Service, as part of its responsibilities under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), announced the intent of the U.S. Forest Service to return human remains and associated funerary items found in the Santa Fe National Forest to relatives or tribes. These items, which include human remains and 46 funerary objects like pottery sherds and charcoal fragments, were discovered at a site in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Tribes with priority for claiming these remains include the Hopi Tribe and several Pueblo tribes, among others. If no claims are made by December 30, 2025, the remains and objects may be classified as unclaimed.

The Forest Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced its plans regarding directives within its Directive System, which includes manuals and handbooks. The agency invites public comments on new standards and guidelines applicable to its programs, although no directives were published for comment from January 1 to March 31, 2025. Additionally, there are no new proposed directives scheduled for public comment in the third quarter of the 2025 fiscal year. The notice also mentions that some final directives on forest monitoring and landscape restoration have already been issued in previous quarters.

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.