[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 216 (Thursday, November 7, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67819-67820]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-28322]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area (SRA) Advisory Council

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA Forest Service.

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ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Advisory Council is 
scheduled to meet on Sunday, November 17, 2002 for a field visit to the 
Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area. The field visit will provide a 
general overview of the area to some of the new council members and the 
current situation related to recreation use for implementing the 
management plan, and developing transportation and monitoring plans. 
The tour is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m., and will conclude at 
approximately 3 p.m. The tour will begin at the Oregon Department of 
Forestry Office at 22965 North Fork Road in Mehama, Oregon.
    The Opal Creek Wilderness and Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Act 
of 1996 (Opal Creek Act) (Pub. L. 104-208) directed the Secretary of 
Agriculture to establish the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Advisory 
Council. The Advisory Council is comprised of thirteen members 
representing state, county and city governments, and representatives of 
various organizations, which include mining industry, environmental 
organizations, inholders in Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area, economic 
development, Indian tribes, adjacent landowners and recreation 
interests. The council provides advice to the Secretary of Agriculture 
on preparation of a comprehensive Opal Creek Management Plan for the 
SRA, and consults on a period and regular basis on the management of 
the area.
    The public comment period will begin at 10 a.m. and the field tour 
will begin after the last presentation. Time allotted for individual 
presentations will be limited to 3 minutes. Written comments are 
encouraged, particularly if the material cannot be presented within the 
time limits of the comment period. Written comments may be submitted 
prior to the November 17 meeting by sending them to Designated Federal 
Official Stephanie Phillips at the address given below. The public is 
welcome to attend the tour, however individuals must provide their own 
transportation throughout the tour and bring a lunch.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For more information regarding this 
meeting, contact Designated Federal Official Stephanie Phillips; 
Willamette National Forest, Detroit Ranger District, HC 73 Box 320, 
Mill City, OR 97360; (503) 854-3366.

    Dated: October 31, 2002.
Y. Robert Iwamoto,
Deputy Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 02-28322 Filed 11-6-02; 8:45 am]
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