[Federal Register: July 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 133)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area (SRA) Advisory Council
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA Forest Service
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Advisory Council is
scheduled to meet on July 29, 2000 for a field visit to the Opal Creek
Scenic Recreation Area. The field visit will provide a general overview
of the area and current situation related to recreation use and other
resource issues. The tour is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., and will
conclude at approximately 3 p.m. The tour will begin at the Oregon
Department of Forestry Office at 22965 North Fork Road in Mehema,
Oregon.
The Opal Creek Wilderness and Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Act
of 1996 (Opal Creek Act) (Pub. L. 104-208) directed the Secretary of
Agriculture to establish the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Advisory
Council. The Advisory Council is comprised of thirteen members
representing state, county and city governments, and representatives of
various organizations, which include mining industry, environmental
organizations, inholders in Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area, economic
development, Indian tribes, adjacent landowners and recreation
interests. The council provides advice to the Secretary of Agriculture
on preparation of a comprehensive Opal Creek Management Plan for the
SRA, and consults on a periodic and regular basis on the management of
the area.
The public comment period will begin at 10 a.m. and the field tour
will depart after the last presentation. Time allotted for individual
presentations will be limited to 3 minutes. Written comments are
encouraged, particularly if the material cannot be presented within the
time limits of the comment period. Written comments may be submitted
prior to the July 29 meeting by sending them to Designated Federal
Official Stephanie Phillips at the address given below. The public is
welcome to attend the tour, however, individuals must provide their own
transportation throughout the tour and bring a lunch.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For more information regarding this
meeting, contact Designated Federal Official Stephanie Phillips;
Willamette National Forest, Detroit Ranger District, HC 73 Box 320,
Mill City, OR 97360; (503) 854-3366.
Dated: July 3, 2000.
Stephanie Phillips,
Detroit District Ranger.
[FR Doc. 00-17444 Filed 7-10-00; 8:45 am]
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