[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 37 (Friday, February 24, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 11889]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03878]



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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Virginia Resource Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Virginia Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a 
public meeting according to the details shown below. The committee is 
authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-
Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The purpose of the committee is to 
improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and 
recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding 
consistent with title II of the Act, as well as make recommendations on 
recreation fee proposals for sites on the George Washington & Jefferson 
National Forests, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation 
Enhancement Act. General information and meeting details can be found 
at the following website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/gwj/workingtogether/advisorycommittees.

DATES: The meeting will be held on March 14, 2023, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., 
Eastern Standard Time. All RAC meetings are subject to cancellation. 
For status of the meeting prior to attendance, please contact the 
person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

ADDRESSES: This meeting is open to the public and will be held at the 
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Supervisor's Office, 
located at 5162 Valletpointe Parkway, Roanoke, Virginia 24019. The 
public may also join virtually via telephone and/or video conference. 
Virtual meeting participation details can be found on the website 
listed under SUMMARY or by contacting the person listed under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
    Written comments may be submitted as described under SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION. 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 upon request.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gwendolyn Mason, Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO), by phone at 540-265-5102 or email at 
[email protected] or Rebecca Robbins, RAC Coordinator at 540-
265-5173 or email at [email protected].
    Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf and hard 
of hearing (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 800-877-
8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the meeting is to:
    1. Elect a Chairperson;
    2. Review ongoing projects;
    3. Discuss project solicitation process.
    The meeting is open to the public. The agenda will include time for 
individuals to make oral statements of three minutes or less. 
Individuals wishing to make an oral statement should make a request in 
writing at least three days prior to the meeting date to be scheduled 
on the agenda. Anyone who would like to bring related matters to the 
attention of the committee may file written statements with the 
committee staff before or after the meeting. Written comments and 
requests for time for oral comments must be sent to Gwendolyn Mason, 
5162 Valleypointe Parkway, Roanoke, Virginia 24019; or by email to 
[email protected]. Persons with disabilities who require 
alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., 
Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should 
contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 
(voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 
800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available 
in languages other than English.
    USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, 
color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including 
gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital 
status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance 
program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil 
rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA 
(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing 
deadlines vary by program or incident.
    Equal opportunity practices in accordance with USDA's policies will 
be followed in all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the 
recommendations of the Committee have taken in account the needs of the 
diverse groups served by USDA, membership shall include to the extent 
possible, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent 
minorities, women, and person with disabilities. USDA is an equal 
opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

    Dated: February 15, 2023.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-03878 Filed 2-23-23; 8:45 am]
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