🌲Notice of West Virginia Resource Advisory Committee Meeting
The West 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 as well as make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Monongahela National Forest within Greenbrier, Pocahontas, Randolph, Tucker, and Webster Counties, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
Learn More🌳Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under NEPA by BLM
The Department of the Interior (Department) is notifying the public and documenting the adoption of nine U.S. Forest Service (USFS), one U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), one Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and four Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) categorical exclusions (CXs) by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), for recreation, restoration, road management, rangeland management, access for hydrologic and geologic exploration, transmission infrastructure, and reburial of human remains and funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. In accordance with section 109, this notice identifies the types of actions for which the BLM will rely on the CXs, the considerations that the BLM will use in determining the applicability of the CXs and the consultation between the agencies on the use of the CXs, including application of extraordinary circumstances.
Learn More🌲Meeting Notice for Fresno and Madera Resource Advisory Committee
The Fresno and Madera 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, as well as make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Sierra National Forest within Fresno and Madera Counties, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
Learn More🚤Temporary Marine Regulation for St. Mary's River Event
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for certain waters of the St. Mary's River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters, located at Piney Point, MD, during a two-day, high-speed, power boat demonstration event on June 7, 2025, and June 8, 2025. This rule prohibits persons and vessels from being in the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region, or the Coast Guard Event Patrol Commander.
Learn More🏞️USGS Seeks Comments on Recreation Mapping for Salmon River Basin
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing a new information collection.
Learn More🌳Lassen County Resource Advisory Committee Meeting - April 2025
The Lassen County 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. 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, as well as make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Lassen National Forest within Lassen County, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
Learn More🌲Colville Resource Advisory Committee Meeting Notice and Implications
The Colville 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, as well as make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Colville National Forest within Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
Learn More🌲Overview of Information Collection Requirements by the USDA
The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments on information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act regarding forest service operations, including timber sales and visitor use monitoring. The focus is on effective management and operational planning within national forests, ensuring the needs of small businesses are met while enhancing the quality of data collection methodologies.
Learn More🏕️Notice Establishing New Recreation Fee Area in Idaho
Pursuant to the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Salmon Field Office will establish a fee program for a reservable rental cabin known as Tarpons Roost, constructed on the Continental Divide near Lemhi Pass, in Lemhi County, Idaho.
Learn More🏕️New Recreation Fees Impacting Businesses in Idaho's BLM Areas
Pursuant to the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d'Alene Field Office will establish day-use fees at Mica Bay Boater Park and Killarney Lake Campground and Access, located in Kootenai County; and at the Huckleberry Campground in Shoshone County.
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