[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 172 (Thursday, September 6, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 51212]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-4346]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Madera County Resource Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of Resource Advisory Committee Meeting.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act of 1972 (Pub. L. 92-463) and under the secure Rural Schools and 
Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-393) the Sierra 
National Forest's Resource Advisory Committee for Madera County met on 
Monday, August 13, 2007. The Madera Resource Advisory Committee met at 
the Forest Service Office, North Fork, CA 93643. The purpose of the 
meeting was: Agree on parameters for accepting solicitations for Title 
II funding for FY 2007 and set a date for the final meeting when 
proposals will be approved for recommendation to the Forest Supervisor. 
The primary discussion revolved around what types of projects the RAC 
would be willing to entertain for this round of funding. Due to the 
extremely short turn-around time and the difficulty of a new extensive 
solicitation, what will be considered was brought into a very narrow 
focus.
    The following were generally agreed-to by unanimous consent as 
projects that would be considered for funding:
    Invasive Weed Management--submitted through the Coarsegold RCD, 
similar proposal and $$ as last year;
    High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew--Submitted through the same group/
Shane Krogan, similar proposal and $$ as last year;
    Goat Mountain Fuelbreak--Submitted through the Coarsegold RCD, 
would consider funding the balance of funding needed from last year but 
was cut. Estimated at $10,000 to $15,000;
    Forest Service Fuel Hazard reduction in Cedar Valley--Submitted 
through the Forest Service as an adjunct to the Cedar Valley Project. 
Primarily directed at road hazard reduction clearing on either side of 
the Cedar Valley Road;
    Planning for the San Joaquin Trail project--Submitted through the 
San Joaquin River Trail Council, estimated at $10,000-$15,000. This 
planning will allow the expenditure of another $40,000 of existing 
funding to finish the last trail segment between Millerton Lake and the 
Mammoth trailhead;
    Kinsman Fuel Hazard--Submitted through the USFS. Completion of fuel 
hazard reduction around Kinsman Flat private land.
    Dave agreed to contact prospective project proponents ASAP and get 
completed proposals out to RAC members 1-2 weeks prior to the meeting 
on September 10.

DATE: The final Madera Resource Advisory Committee meeting will be held 
Monday, September 10, 2007. The meeting will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 
p.m.

ADDRESSES: The Madera County RAC meeting will be held at the Forest 
Service Office, 57003 Road 225, North Fork, CA 93644.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Martin, U.S.D.A., Sierra National 
Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District, 57003 Road 225, North Fork, CA 93643 
(559) 877-2218 ext. 3100; e-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The final RAC meeting on September 10 will 
be held to make recommendations for project proposals requested at the 
August 13 meeting.

    Dated: August 29, 2007.
David W. Martin,
District Ranger, Bass Lake Ranger District.
[FR Doc. 07-4346 Filed 9-5-07; 8:45 am]
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