AGENCY:

Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION:

Notice of meeting.

SUMMARY:

The Southwest Montana Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will have a hybrid meeting, with the option to attend virtually or in-person. 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. RAC information and virtual meeting information can be found at the following website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/​main/​bdnf/​workingtogether/​advisorycommittees.

DATES:

The meeting will be held on Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Mountain Standard Time. All RAC meetings are subject to cancellation.

Oral and Written Comments: Individuals wishing to make an oral statement should request in writing by Friday, January 27, 2023, 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, requests for time for oral comments or requests for instructions to participate virtually must be sent to Catherine McRae, RAC Coordinator, 420 Barrett Street, Dillon, MT 59725, by email to catherine.mcrae@usda.gov, or by phone at 406-925-3353.

For status of the meeting prior to attendance, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT .

ADDRESSES:

The meeting is open to the public and will be held at 420 Barrett St., Dillon, MT 59725-3572, in the large conference room or may be attended virtually. 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:

Catherine McRae, RAC Coordinator, by phone at 406-925-3353 or by email at catherine.mcrae@usda.gov. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf or 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.