[Federal Register: December 16, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 241)] [Notices] [Page 77076] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr16de02-60] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [AK-910-1410-PG] Notice of Public Meeting, Alaska Resource Advisory Council AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office, Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meeting ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska Resource Advisory Council will meet as indicated below. DATES: The meeting will be held February 13-14, 2003, at the Anchorage Federal Office Building, located at 7th and C Street, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The public comment period will begin at 1 p.m. February 13. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Teresa McPherson, Alaska State Office, 222 W. 7th Avenue13, Anchorage, AK 99513. Telephone (907) 271-3322 or e-mail Teresa_McPherson@ak.blm.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the 13-member Council advises the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Land Management, on a variety of planning and management issues associated with public land management in Alaska. At this meeting, topics we plan to discuss include: [sbull] The Resource Advisory Council's 2003 work plan. [sbull] Outdated withdrawals on federal public lands in Alaska. [sbull] Status of planning in the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska (NPR-A). [sbull] Other topics the Council may rise. All meetings are open to the public. The public may present written comments to the Council. Each formal Council meeting will also have time allotted for hearing public comments. Depending on the number of persons wishing to comment and time available, the time for individual oral comments may be limited. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation, transportation, or other reasonable accommodations, should contact BLM. Dated: December 6, 2002. Linda S.C. Rundell, Acting State Director. [FR Doc. 02-31562 Filed 12-13-02; 8:45 am]