Committees
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act
The Colville National Forest Resource Advisory Committee is chartered and operating under the Reauthorization for Fiscal Years 2008--2011. On October 3, 2008, H.R. 1424 became Public Law (P.L.) 110-343. Section 601 in Division C of H.R. 1424 reauthorized and amended the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 as originally enacted in P.L. 106-393.
The Secure Rural Schools Act authorizes the use of RACs as a mechanism for local community collaboration with federal land managers in recommending Title II projects on federal lands or that will benefit resources on federal lands. The geographic boundaries of the RACs are determined locally by Forest Service officials in consultation with county and tribal officials and other stakeholders. The RACs are formed to ensure efficient and effective advice to Forest Supervisors and District Rangers responsible for approving and implementing the projects. Each RAC is assigned a Designated Federal Official to serve as the Forest Service point of contact.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture chartered one Resource Advisory Committee for the Colville National Forest as authorized by "The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000." The Colville Resource Advisory Committee has met and voted on many beneficial projects to the Tri-county area.
Recreation Resource Advisory Committee
The Forest Service is seeking nominations to fill 11 positions on the Pacific Northwest Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee.
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