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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Oregon / Washington

Resource Advisory Committee

The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-393) (as amended by P.L. 110-343 and amended by P.L. 112-141) provides for federal funds to flow to counties that traditionally have been supported by timber payments. Below you will find information about the bill. Resource Advisory Committees (RAC) will make recommendations on how a portion of this money is used on projects which benefit public land and resources, as specified in the authorizing legislation.

Current Status of the Eugene Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)

On July 6, 2012, the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 was reauthorized for federal fiscal year (FY) 2012 as part of Public Law 112-141. This one-year reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools Act made some significant changes to the previous reauthorization in Public Law 110-343. However, the authorized uses of title II funds are unchanged. The stated purpose of the reauthorization includes stabilizing and transitioning payments to counties to provide funding for schools and roads that supplements other available funds. This additional temporary extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 is intended to provide a financial bridge to prepare for the eventual loss of the program. 2012 is the fifth and final round of Title II projects for this legislation and will be funded at approximately 95% of 2011 funding levels.

Title II funds may be used for the purpose of entering into and implementing cooperative agreements with willing federal agencies, state and local governments, private and nonprofit entities, and landowners for protection, restoration, and enhancement of fish and wildlife habitat, and other resource objectives consistent with the purposes of the Act on federal land and on non-federal land where projects would benefit the resources on federal land. Project Proposals for Title II grant funding will be accepted through August 24, 2012.

The Eugene RAC meetings will be announced in the Federal Register at least two weeks prior their meeting(s) and will be open to the public.

The Committee duties and responsibilities are generally as follows:

  1. Review projects proposed under Title II of the Act;
  2. Propose projects and sources of funding to the Secretary and make recommendations regarding changes or adjustments that may be necessary to the projects the Committee is monitoring;
  3. Provide continuous coordination with appropriate land management agency officials in monitoring projects consistent with Title II of the Act;
  4. Provide frequent opportunities for citizens, organizations, tribes, land management agencies, and other interested parties to participate openly and meaningfully throughout the project development process;
  5. Monitor the development of projects that have been authorized; and
  6. Perform other duties as mandated by the Act.

Announcements

Meeting Information

Previous Meeting Information

RAC Information

Title II Projects

2012

Previous Title II Information

Title III Information

District Contacts

Patricia K. Johnston, Secure Rural Schools Act and RAC Coordinator, 541-683-6181
Ginnie Grilley, District Manager and Designated Federal Official, 541-683-6988

Office Location:
Bureau of Land Management
Springfield Interagency Center
3106 Pierce Parkway
Suite E
Springfield, Oregon 97477

Mailing Address:
Bureau of Land Management
P.O. Box 10226
Eugene, Oregon 97440-2226