[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 162 (Thursday, August 21, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 44439]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-22279]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council 
will meet in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, September 4-6, 1997. The purpose of 
the meeting is to review the status of the Council's annual report, 
continue discussion on emerging issues in Urban and Community Forestry, 
and vote on the grant categories for the 1998 Challenge Cost-Share 
grant program.

DATES: The meeting will be held September 4-6, 1997.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Ramada Inn Downtown 
Milwaukee, 633 West Michigan Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A tour of 
local projects will be September 4, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
    Individuals who wish to speak at the meeting or to proposed agenda 
items must send their names and proposals to Suzanne M. del Villar, 
Executive Assistant, National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory 
Council, 1042 Park West Court, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Suzanne M. del Villar, Cooperative Forestry Staff, (970) 928-9264.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Challenge Cost-Share grant categories, 
identified by the Council, are advertised annually to solicit proposals 
for projects to advance the knowledge of, and promote interest in, 
urban and community forestry. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B), the 
meeting will be closed from approximately 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. on 
September 6 in order for the Council to vote on the categories for the 
1998 Challenge Cost-Share grant program. Otherwise, the meeting is open 
to the public.
    Persons who wish to bring urban and community forestry matters to 
the attention of the Council may file written statements with the 
Council staff before or after the meeting. Public input sessions will 
be provided and individuals who made written requests by August 22 will 
have the opportunity to address the Council. Council discussion is 
limited to Forest Service staff and Council members.

    Dated: August 15, 1997.
Dan Glickman,
Secretary of Agriculture.
[FR Doc. 97-22279 Filed 8-20-97; 8:45 am]
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