Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee

AGENCY:

Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION:

Notice of meeting.

SUMMARY:

The Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Socorro, New Mexico. 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 purpose of the meeting is to continue to develop operating protocols, create a news release to solicit for project proposals, election of RAC Chairman, and creation of evaluation criteria for submitted proposals.

DATES:

The meeting will be held August 2, 2010, 10 a.m.

ADDRESSES:

The meeting will be held at 401 Park Street, Socorro Public Library. Written comments should be sent to Mr. Al Koss, HC 68, Box 50, Mimbres, NM 88049-9301. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to alkoss@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 575-520-2551.

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 Wilderness Ranger District, HC 68, Box 50, Mimbres, NM 88049-9301. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 575-536-2250 to facilitate entry into the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mr. Al Koss, Designated Federal Official, 575-536-2250 or alkoss@fs.fed.us.

Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The meeting is open to the public. The following business will be conducted: (1) Finalization of operating guidelines; (2) create a news release that will solicit project proposals; (3) Selection of a chairperson by the committee members; (4) create evaluation criteria to use for project proposals; and (5) Public Comment. Persons who wish to bring related matters to the attention of the Committee may file written statements with the Committee staff before or after the meeting. Public input sessions will be provided and individuals who made written requests by July 26 will have the opportunity to address the Comittee at those sessions.