80 FR 55591 - Shasta County Resource Advisory Committee
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 179 (September 16, 2015)
Forest Service
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 179 (September 16, 2015)
| Page Range | 55591-55592 | |
| FR Document | 2015-23248 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 179 (Wednesday, September 16, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 55591-55592] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-23248] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Shasta County Resource Advisory Committee AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Shasta County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Redding, California. 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. 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. Additional RAC information, including the meeting agenda and the meeting summary/ minutes can be found at the following Web site: www.fs.usda.gov/main/stnf/workingtogether/advisorycommittees. [[Page 55592]] DATES: The meeting will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on October 16, 2015. All RAC meetings are subject to cancellation. For status of meeting prior to attendance, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at USDA Service Center, Shasta- Trinity National Forest Headquarters, 3644 Avtech Parkway, Redding, California. 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 at USDA Service Center, Shasta-Trinity National Forest Headquarters, 3644 Avtech Parkway, Redding, California. Please call ahead to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lesley Yen, Designated Federal Officer, by phone at 530-275-1587 or via email at [email protected]. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the meeting is to: 1. Review proposals for Secure Rural Schools Title II funding, and 2. Vote on proposals to recommend to the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Supervisor for approval. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda will include time for people to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement should request in writing by October 15, 2015, 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 Lesley Yen, Designated Federal Officer, 14225 Holiday Road, Redding, California 96003; by email to [email protected], or via facsimile to 530- 275-1512. Meeting Accommodations: If you are a person requiring reasonable accommodation, please make requests in advance for sign language interpreting, assistive listening devices or other reasonable accommodation for access to the facility or proceedings by contacting the person listed in the section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. All reasonable accommodation requests are managed on a case by case basis. Dated: September 4, 2015. David R. Myers, Shasta-Trinity National Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 2015-23248 Filed 9-15-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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uses including the recreation residence chipping or other fuels treatments. the public who have commented during
tracts of El Monte, Greenhorn Summit, Treatments will vary based on slopes, opportunities for public participation to
Kern Park, Shirley Meadows, Slick ground conditions, access and other have any unresolved concerns receive
Rock, and Weeping Springs; the Shirley factors. Prescribed fire would be an independent review by the Forest
Meadow ski resort; communication introduced within the project analysis Service prior to a final decision being
facilities at Cooks Peak; and power area to reduce surface fuels and promote made by the responsible official. Only
transmission lines; as well as protecting natural regeneration. Areas selected for those who provided specific written
the forest and wildlife habitat from thinning or mastication would favor comments during opportunities for
large-scale, severe wildfire effects. Fuels Jeffrey and sugar pines, oak, and other public comment are eligible to file an
reduction will provide forest and fuel shade intolerant, fire and drought objection.
structure that allows for safe use of tolerant species, to restore the historic It is important that reviewers provide
managed fire for resource benefit and species composition. Large snags and their comments at such times and in
forest health; and reduce the risks to woody debris would be strategically such manner that they are useful to the
firefighting personnel and the public. retained for wildlife habitat. Riparian agency’s preparation of the
There is a need to restore the forest areas and meadows would be protected. environmental impact statement.
ecosystem by accelerating development Implementation would begin after Therefore, comments should be
of mature forest conditions including completion of the environmental review provided prior to the close of the
large tree forest structure; by re- process, estimated in 2016, and would comment period and should clearly
introducing a fire regime that can be be completed over a 5–10 year period. articulate the reviewer’s concerns and
safely managed; by improving wildlife
Possible Alternatives contentions.
habitat; shifting tree species
composition towards historic fire-and In addition to the proposed action, the Comments received in response to
drought-adapted oak and pine EIS will evaluate a no action alternative. this solicitation, including the names
dominance while reducing fire- and An alternative will be developed that and addresses of those who comment,
drought-intolerant fir and cedar; and applies only non-commercial treatments will be part of the public record on this
changing stand structure to restore to achieve the purpose and need. The proposed action. Comments submitted
natural heterogeneity and resilience to Draft Interim Recommendations for the anonymously will be accepted and
disturbance events. Sustained yield of Management of California Spotted Owl considered, however anonymous
timber and other forest by products Habitat on National Forest System comments will not provide the Agency
remains as part of the multiple-use Lands 29 May 2015 will be included with the ability to provide the
mission of the Forest Service. However, and analyzed in an alternative as well. respondent with subsequent
fuels reduction, ecological restoration Other alternatives may be identified environmental documents.
and movement toward the desired through the interdisciplinary process Dated: September 9, 2015.
conditions identified in the Sierra and public participation. Alfred W. Watson,
Nevada Forest Plan Amendment are the
Responsible Official District Ranger.
driving influences that will dictate the
[FR Doc. 2015–23236 Filed 9–15–15; 8:45 am]
end result, with an emphasis on ‘‘what The responsible official is Alfred W.
BILLING CODE 3410–11–P
is left behind’’ rather than ‘‘what is Watson, District Ranger, Sequoia
taken.’’ Timber harvest may be used as National Forest, P.O. Box 9, Kernville,
a tool to improve efficiency and reduce CA 93238.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
overall costs while moving the forest
Nature of Decision To Be Made
toward the desired conditions. Forest Service
The responsible official will decide
Proposed Action whether to adopt and implement the Shasta County Resource Advisory
The proposed action will create proposed action, an alternative to the Committee
defensible space near communities in proposed action, or take no action with
the WUI defense zones; establish and respect to the Summit Fuels Reduction AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
maintain a pattern of area treatments and Forest Health Project.
that can be effective in modifying wild ACTION: Notice of meeting.
fire behavior in the WUI threat zones; Scoping Process
and result in economically efficient This Notice of Intent initiates the SUMMARY: The Shasta County Resource
treatments to reduce hazardous fuels. scoping process which guides the Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in
The Summit Project proposes a development of the EIS. A public Redding, California. The committee is
combination of prescribed fire, hand or scoping meeting will be held on authorized under the Secure Rural
mechanical thinning to reduce ladder Saturday, October 3, 2015 starting at 10 Schools and Community Self-
fuels and the potential for crown fire a.m. at Greenhorn Mountains County Determination Act (the Act) and
while increasing forest resilience. Park on Old State Road in Alta Sierra. operates in compliance with the Federal
Thinning may include commercial Detailed information on the meeting and Advisory Committee Act. The purpose
timber harvest within the 2,500 acre proposed action, including maps, are of the committee is to improve
proposed treatment areas. It is expected available on the forest Web site at: collaborative relationships and to
that the timber sale volume would be http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/ provide advice and recommendations to
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less than 5,000 CCF. The proposed ?project=45951. This project is included the Forest Service concerning projects
treatment areas include salvage harvest in the Sequoia National Forest’s and funding consistent with Title II of
of hazard trees of any size as well as quarterly schedule of proposed actions the Act. Additional RAC information,
dead and dying trees; commercial (SOPA). including the meeting agenda and the
harvest, using ground skidding, skyline This project will follow the objection meeting summary/minutes can be found
or helicopter yarding of trees smaller procedures as directed by 36 CFR 218 at the following Web site: www.fs.usda.
than 30 inches diameter at breast height (A) and (B). The objection process gov/main/stnf/workingtogether/advisory
(dbh); and hand thinning, mastication, provides an opportunity for members of committees.
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DATES: The meeting will be held from CONTACT. All reasonable 8339 and providing the Service with the
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on October 16, accommodation requests are managed conference call number and conference
2015. on a case by case basis. ID number.
All RAC meetings are subject to Dated: September 4, 2015. Member of the public are also invited
cancellation. For status of meeting prior and welcomed to make statements at the
David R. Myers,
to attendance, please contact the person
Shasta-Trinity National Forest Supervisor. end of the conference call. In addition,
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
[FR Doc. 2015–23248 Filed 9–15–15; 8:45 am] members of the public may submit
CONTACT.
BILLING CODE 3411–15–P written comments; the comments must
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at be received in the regional office by
USDA Service Center, Shasta-Trinity November 9, 2015. Written comments
National Forest Headquarters, 3644 may be mailed to the Regional Programs
Avtech Parkway, Redding, California. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS
Unit, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights,
Written comments may be submitted 55 W. Monroe St., Suite 410, Chicago,
Notice of Public Meeting of the
as described under SUPPLEMENTARY IL 60615. They may also be faxed to the
Mississippi Advisory Committee To
INFORMATION. All comments, including Commission at (312) 353–8324, or
Vote on Its Advisory Memorandum
names and addresses when provided, Regarding Civil Rights Concerns emailed to Administrative Assistant,
are placed in the record and are Relating to Distribution of Federal Carolyn Allen at callen@usccr.gov.
available for public inspection and Child Care Subsidies in Mississippi Persons who desire additional
copying. The public may inspect information may contact the Regional
comments received at USDA Service AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil Programs Unit at (312) 353–8311.
Center, Shasta-Trinity National Forest Rights.
Headquarters, 3644 Avtech Parkway, Records and documents discussed
ACTION: Announcement of meeting.
Redding, California. Please call ahead to during the meeting will be available for
facilitate entry into the building. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, public viewing prior to and after the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: pursuant to the provisions of the rules meeting at http://facadatabase.gov/
Lesley Yen, Designated Federal Officer, and regulations of the U.S. Commission committee/meetings.aspx?cid=257 and
by phone at 530–275–1587 or via email on Civil Rights (Commission) and the clicking on the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and
at lyen@fs.fed.us. Federal Advisory Committee Act that ‘‘Documents’’ links. Records generated
Individuals who use the Mississippi Advisory Committee from this meeting may also be inspected
telecommunication devices for the deaf (Committee) will hold a meeting on and reproduced at the Regional
(TDD) may call the Federal Information Thursday, October 8, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. Programs Unit, as they become
Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 CDT for the purpose of discussing and available, both before and after the
between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., voting on an advisory memorandum on meeting. Persons interested in the work
Eastern Standard Time, Monday the civil rights concerns relating to of this Committee are directed to the
through Friday. potential disparities in the distribution Commission’s Web site, http://
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The of federal child care subsidies in www.usccr.gov, or may contact the
purpose of the meeting is to: Mississippi on the basis of race or color. Regional Programs Unit at the above
1. Review proposals for Secure Rural The committee previously gathered email or street address.
Schools Title II funding, and testimony on this topic on April 29,
Agenda
2. Vote on proposals to recommend to 2015, and May 13, 2015. The Committee
the Shasta-Trinity National Forest will also discuss and vote on whether to Welcome and Introductions—Susan
Supervisor for approval. pursue a project on race and Glisson, Chair
The meeting is open to the public. prosecutorial discretion in Mississippi.
Discussion and Vote on Childcare
The agenda will include time for people This meeting is to serve as a
rescheduling of the September 8, 2015 Subsidy Advisory Memorandum—
to make oral statements of three minutes
meeting of the committee, which was Mississippi Advisory Committee
or less. Individuals wishing to make an
oral statement should request in writing canceled. Members of the public may Discussion and Vote on Race and
by October 15, 2015, to be scheduled on listen to the discussion. This meeting is Prosecutorial Discretion Concept
the agenda. Anyone who would like to available to the public through the Paper—Mississippi Advisory
bring related matters to the attention of following toll-free call-in number: 888– Committee
the committee may file written 427–9376, conference ID: 3969602. Any Open Comment
statements with the committee staff interested member of the public may
call this number and listen to the Adjournment
before or after the meeting. Written
comments and requests for time for oral meeting. The conference call operator DATES: The meeting will be held on
comments must be sent to Lesley Yen, will ask callers to identify themselves, Thursday, October 8, 2015, at 3:00 p.m.
Designated Federal Officer, 14225 the organization they are affiliated with CDT.
Holiday Road, Redding, California (if any), and an email address prior to Public Call Information: Dial: 888–
96003; by email to lyen@fs.fed.us, or via placing callers into the conference 427–9376; Conference ID: 3969602
facsimile to 530–275–1512. room. Callers can expect to incur
Meeting Accommodations: If you are charges for calls they initiate over FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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a person requiring reasonable wireless lines, and the Commission will Melissa Mojnaroski, DFO, at 312–353–
accommodation, please make requests not refund any incurred charges. Callers 8311 or mwojnaroski@usccr.gov.
in advance for sign language will incur no charge for calls they Dated: September 11, 2015.
interpreting, assistive listening devices initiate over land-line connections to
David Mussatt, Chief,
or other reasonable accommodation for the toll-free telephone number. Persons
access to the facility or proceedings by with hearing impairments may also Regional Programs Unit.
contacting the person listed in the follow the proceedings by first calling [FR Doc. 2015–23224 Filed 9–15–15; 8:45 am]
section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–977– BILLING CODE 6335–01–P
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| Dates | The meeting will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on October 16, 2015. | |
| Contact | Lesley Yen, Designated Federal Officer, by phone at 530-275-1587 or via email at [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 55591 |
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