The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has re-established the Federal Advisory Committee responsible for advising the Agency on the implementation of the National Forest System Land Management Planning Rule. The committee, also known as the Planning Rule FACA, was first established in 2012 after the updated Planning Rule was finalized by the USFS. The committee has been meeting regularly to formulate recommendations on how the Agency should proceed with updating its individual forest plans using the new rule.
The Planning Rule FACA is comprised of 21 members that represent a wide range of stakeholders connected to the forest plan updates, including industry and other user groups, environmental organizations, conservation organizations, recreation interests, members of the scientific community, state and local elected officials, tribal representatives, and other public interests. Members on the re-established committee will continue the ongoing work of the current members.
Those interested in serving on the Planning Rule FACA must complete the USFS nomination process by April 28, 2014. Instructions on how to apply, along with all necessary forms and additional information on the committee can be found on the Planning Rule FACA, accessed here.
For additional information, please contact RCRC Regulatory Affairs Advocate Staci Heaton at 916.447.4806 or sheaton@rcrcnet.org.