[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 79 (Monday, April 25, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 22863]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-9963]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Kern and Tulare Counties Resource Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meetings.

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SUMMARY: The Kern and Tulare Counties Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) 
will meet in Porterville and Bakersfield California. The committee is 
meeting as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community 
Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110-343) and in compliance with the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purposes of the meetings are to 
hear presentations regarding proposed projects and vote on projects to 
recommend to the Forest Superisor for funding under Title II of the 
Act.

DATES: The meetings will be held May 19, July 21, August 18, and August 
25, 2011. All meetings will begin at 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The May 19 and August 18, 2011 meetings will be held at the 
County of Kern Administrative Office, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, 
California, third floor conference room. The July 21 and August 25 
meetings will be held in Porterville at Sequoia National Forest 
Headquarters, 1839 South Newcomb Street, Porterville, California. 
Written comments should be sent to Kern River Ranger District Office, 
P.O. Box 9, Kernville, CA 93238. Comments may also be sent via e-mail 
to [email protected], or via facsimile to 760-376-3795.
    All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are 
placed in the record and are available for public inspection and 
copying. The public may inspect comments received at the Kern River 
Ranger District Office, 105 Whitney Road, Kernville, CA. Visitors are 
encouraged to call ahead to (760) 376-3781, to facilitate entry into 
the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Penelope Shibley, RAC Coordinator, 
Kern River Ranger District Office, P.O. Box 9, Kernville, CA 93238; 
(760) 376-3781; or e-mail: [email protected].
    Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) 
may call 559-781-6650 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight 
Time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meetings are open to the public. The 
following business will be conducted: (1) Introductions of all 
committee members and Forest Service personnel; (2) review and approve 
previous meeting minutes; (3) hear updates on progress of past approved 
projects; (4) hear presentations on proposed projects (May 19 and July 
21), and (5) review, assess and vote on projects to recommend for 
funding approval (August 18 and 25). Agendas and additional information 
can be found at the following Web site: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/projects/rural-schools/index.html.
    Persons who wish to provide a presentation on projects to be 
submitted to the RAC at the May 19 meeting are to contact the 
Designated Federal Official, Priscilla Summers at the Western Divide 
Ranger District, at least seven days prior to the meeting to be added 
to the agenda. Contact information: 559-539-2607, 23588 Highway 190, 
Springville, California 93265, [email protected]. Persons wishing to 
bring related matters to the attention of the RAC may file written 
statements with the RAC staff before or after the meeting. Public input 
sessions will be provided and individuals who made written requests by 
seven days prior to the meetings will have the opportunity to address 
the RAC at those sessions.

    Dated: April 19, 2011.
Debra L. Whitman,
Acting Forest Supervisor, Sequoia National Forest.
[FR Doc. 2011-9963 Filed 4-22-11; 8:45 am]
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