Olympic National Forest

Advisory Committees

Advisory committees consist of  individuals who have an interest in management of National Forests.  These committees are comprised of federal employees and representatives of various interest groups.  Individuals interested in serving on one of Olympic National Forest's advisory committees should contact Olympic National Forest headquarters in Olympia, WA at 1835 Black Lake Blvd. or call (360) 956-2300.

All advisory committee meetings are open to the public.

Resource Advisory Committees have the responsibility to reveiw and recommend Title II projects for approval under the Secure Rural Schools & Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.  This Act is often referred to as the "Payments to County" Act.  The Olympic Peninsula RAC consists of Clallam, Jefferson, Mason and Thurston Counties.  The Grays Harbor RAC consists of Grays Harbor County.  NOTE:  In 2005 Grays Harbor County was combined with the Olympic Peninsula RAC.  Committee members serve for a period of three years.

FY 2008 Approval of Title II Projects

Letter (Word file)

August 16 (2007) Meeting - Funding Results (xls file)

2008 Applications (Zip file):

Mason County

Clalam County

Jefferson County

Grays Harbor County

Multi County

August 16 (2007) Meeting - Agenda (Word file)

2007 Applications (Zip file):

Mason County

Clalam County

Jefferson County

Grays Harbor County

Multi County

June 22 (2006) Meeting - Funding Results (pdf file)

June 22 (2006) Meeting - Agenda (Word file)

Secure Rural Schools & Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (pdf file)

Payments to Counties Summary

Instructions for submitting Title II Projects

Title II Project Submission Form (Word 2000 form)

LINK to Payments To State Wesbsite (Projects and other information for all RACs by State)

 

Olympic Peninsula Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)

Next RAC Meeting

RAC Meeting Minutes	Purpose of Meeting
August 16, 2007	Vote on FY 2008 Title II Projects
September 22, 2006	Field Trip Meeting (combined OP RAC & OPAC)	no minutes
January 10, 2002	Orientation and Training
March 6, 2002	Vote on FY 2002 Title II Projects
June 28, 2002	Vote on FY 2003 Title II Projects
May 23, 2003	Vote on FY 2004 Title II Projects
May 13, 2004	Vote on FY 2005 Title II Projects
February 16, 2005	Orientation and Training
June 16, 2005	Vote on FY 2006 Title II Projects (GH RAC & OP RAC combined)
June 22, 2006 (Coming Soon)	Vote on FY 2007 Title II Projects

 

Grays Harbor Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)  Combined with Olympic Peninsula (RAC) in 2005

RAC Meeting Minutes	Purpose of Meeting
January 8, 2002	Training
February 25, 2002	Vote on FY 2002 Title II Projects
August 28, 2002	Vote on FY 2003 Title II Projects
May 8, 2003	Vote on FY 2004 Title II Projects
May 13, 2004	Vote on FY 2005 Title II Projects

 

Members of the Olympic Privince Advisory Committee (OPAC) serve in an advisory role in assisting the Forest Supervisor in implementing the Northwest Forest Plan.  There is no specified time members serve on Province Advisory Committees.

Click here to view PAC Charter - signed October 17, 2005

          OPAC Meeting Schedule for 2006

OPAC Meeting Minutes
August 26, 2005 Minutes Pending
February 18, 2005
November 19, 2004
August 27, 2004
May 21, 2004
February 20, 2004

Archived Minutes:

December 5, 2003

August 15, 2003

May 23, 2003

November 22, 2002

May 10, 2002

February 22, 2002

November 16, 2001

May 11, 2001

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