WINNEMUCCA - Project Proposals are now being accepted by the Humboldt (Nevada) Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). Successful project proposals must improve or benefit National Forest System lands within Humboldt County and the economies of rural communities within the county.
Project funding is provided by Title II funds under the 2012 reauthorized Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Public Law 110-343).
At least 50 percent of Title II funds are for road maintenance, decommissioning or obliteration, and/or restoration of streams and watersheds. More information may be found at the Secure Rural School website at www.fs.fed.us/srs.
Completed project applications must be submitted electronically or received by 5 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2012. Projects will be reviewed and recommended at the next Humboldt (NV) RAC meeting.
The Humboldt (NV) Resource Advisory Committee will meet at the Humboldt County Courthouse, room 201, 50 West 5th Street, Winnemucca, Nevada. The meetings will be held Aug. 15 and 22, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Projects should be entered directly online. It is recommended that the form is first downloaded, printed, and filled out, before entering directly on-line to prevent mistakes. Project proposals should also be presented to the RAC by the individual(s) authoring the proposal.
Project applications can be submitted online, faxed to (775) 625-1200, emailed to jlulrich@fs.fed.us, or delivered to the US Forest Service at 1200 E Winnemucca Blvd., Winnemucca, NV 89445 by 5 p.m. on Aug. 14 using the project application form found on the Secure Rural Schools website listed below. It is the proponent's responsibility to assure timely delivery.
To submit a project proposal, go to: https://fsplaces.fs.fed.us/fsfiles/unit/wo/secure_rural_schools.nsf . On the bottom of the page, use the "Jump to a RAC" drop down menu to select Humboldt, NV. Next select "Propose a Title II Project" and follow the directions on the page and fill out the proposal form accurately and completely.
Learn more information on this release, by contacting, Jeff Ulrich, Humboldt (NV) Designated Federal Official, at (775) 352-1215, jlulrich@fs.fed.us.
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