[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 113 (Tuesday, June 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 38481]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-12599]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Virginia Resource Advisory Committee; Meeting

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (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, on the George Washington and 
Jefferson National Forest, within its counties, consistent with the 
Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.

DATES: An in-person meeting with virtual accommodation if needed will 
be held on July 11, 2023, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time.
    Written and Oral Comments: Anyone wishing to provide in-person and/
or virtual comments must pre-register by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight 
Time on July 5, 2023. Written public comments will be accepted by 11:59 
p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on July 10, 2023. Comments submitted after 
this date will be provided to the Agency, but the Committee may not 
have adequate time to consider those comments prior to the meeting.
    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 will be held in-person and virtually at the 
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Supervisor's Office 
located at 5162 Valleypointe Parkway, Roanoke, Virginia 24019. The 
public may also join virtually via teleconference by calling 202-650-
0123, 125903887#. RAC information and meeting details can be found at 
the following website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/gwj/workingtogether/advisorycommitteesor by contacting the person listed 
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
    Written Comments: Written comments must be sent by email to 
[email protected] or via mail (i.e., postmarked) to Gwen Mason, 
Designated Federal Officer, 5162 Valleypointe Parkway, Roanoke, 
Virginia 24019. The Forest Service strongly prefers comments be 
submitted electronically.
    Oral Comments: Persons or organizations wishing to make oral 
comments must pre-register by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on July 
5, 2023, and speakers can only register for one speaking slot. Oral 
comments must be sent by email to [email protected] or via mail 
(i.e., postmarked) to Gwen Mason, George Washington and Jefferson 
National Forest, 5162 Valleypointe Parkway, Roanoke, Virginia 24019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gwen Mason, Designated Federal Officer 
(DFO), by phone at (540) 265-5100 or email at [email protected] 
or Jennifer Hummel, Acting RAC Coordinator at (540) 265-5100 or email 
at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the meeting is to:
    1. Hear from Title II project proponents and discuss Title II 
project proposals;
    2. Make funding recommendations on Title II projects;
    3. Approve meeting minutes; and
    4. Schedule the next meeting.
    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. Written 
comments may be submitted to the Forest Service up to 14 days after the 
meeting date listed under DATES.
    Please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT, by or before the deadline, for all questions related to the 
meeting. 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.
    Meeting Accommodations: The meeting location is compliant with the 
Americans with Disabilities Act, and the USDA provides reasonable 
accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If 
you are a person requiring reasonable accommodation, please make 
requests in advance for sign language interpretation, assistive 
listening devices, or other reasonable accommodation to the person 
listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section or contact 
USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or 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 persons with disabilities. USDA is an equal 
opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

    Dated: June 7, 2023.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-12599 Filed 6-12-23; 8:45 am]
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