[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 98 (Thursday, May 21, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 27919]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-13598]


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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 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, June 4-6, 1998. 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 determine the grant categories for the 1999 Challenge Cost-Share 
grant program.

DATES: The meeting will be held June 4-6, 1998.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Shilo Inn, 702 W. Appleway, 
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. A tour of local projects will be available June 
4, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
    Individuals who wish to speak at the meeting or to propose 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 June 6 
in order for the Council to determine the categories for the 1999 
Challenge Cost-Share grant program. Otherwise, the meeting is open to 
the public
    Person 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 have made written requests by May 22, 
will have the opportunity to address the Council at those sessions. 
Council discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Council 
members.

    Dated: May 15, 1998.
Dan Glickman,
Secretary, Department of Agriculture.
[FR Doc. 98-13598 Filed 5-20-98; 8:45 am]
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