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On January 24, 2000, Congress signed Public Law 106-393

Background. On January 24, 2000, Congress signed Public Law 106-393 This law is called the “Secure Rural School and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000” (commonly known as Payments to Counties). Historically 25% funds have been used for schools and roads

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On January 24, 2000, Congress signed Public Law 106-393

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  1. Background On January 24, 2000, Congress signed Public Law 106-393 This law is called the “Secure Rural School and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000” (commonly known as Payments to Counties)

  2. Historically 25% funds have been used for schools and roads • Now for years 2001-2006, the law allows counties to receive a full payment from the government based on the average of the state’s high three years (1986-1999) • WA Ave. 88,89,91 =FPA adjusted for inflation (½ CPI)

  3. However…… The funds can be used in several different ways and require some ‘rules” to acquire them.

  4. 80-85% of Payment Called Title I Funds Counties will continue to use these funds for schools and roads.

  5. 15-20% of Payment Called Title II-Federal Funds Title III-Non Federal Funds Counties will elect annually by Sept. 30th how they want to distribute funds. They may choose all Title II or all Title III or some combination of both. (Resolutions--Use % not $)

  6. Title II What kinds of projects? • Road maintenance & decommissioning

  7. Title II What kinds of projects? • Stream & watershed restoration

  8. Title II What kinds of projects? • Forest ecosystem stewardship

  9. Title II What kinds of projects? • Control of noxious or exotic weeds

  10. Title II What kinds of projects? • Maintaining infrastructure (including trails)

  11. Resource Advisory Committees • The law requires that resource advisory committees (RACs) be formed to: • Recommend Title II projects to the Secretary of Agriculture/Forest Supervisors • Improve collaborative relationships • Provide advice and recommendations to the land management agencies

  12. Who makes up the RAC? • Each RAC must have 3 groups with 5 members each (15 members total) • The 3 groups: industry, environmental, elected and school officials • Project approval requires a majority vote of each group

  13. Who Can Submit Title II Projects? Projects can occur both on or off federally managed lands, but in some way must benefit resources on National Forest lands. Anyone can submit a project, but must work with appropriate state and local governments, private and nonprofit entities, landowners and local Forest Service office.

  14. Title III County managed projects include: • Search, Rescue and Emergency Services-on National Forest

  15. Supervision of Community Service Work on National Forest Title III Types of projects

  16. Title III • Fire Prevention and County Planning (related to prevention & resource protection) Types of project

  17. Title III Types of projects • Forest Related After School Education

  18. Title III • County Easement Purchases (conservation purposes, public land access) Types of projects

  19. Title III Community Forestry CFA section 9 match Types of projects

  20. How Do I Submit a Title III project? • Submit project to appropriate County Commissioners (county in which project will be completed) • If commissioners approve, they will advertise the project for a 45-day comment period and notify the appropriate Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). Title III projects do not require RAC approval; commissioners make final approval

  21. Side by side comparison of Title II and III Projects submitted during application period Title III Environmental education Search and rescue Community forestry Community service work Easement purchases Fire prevention & county planning Title II Projects benefit resources on NF lands Resource Advisory Committee (majority vote/each group) 45-day Comment Period Secretary Concerned (final approval/Forest Supervisor) RAC notification (Commissioner approval)

  22. Key Dates

  23. Recent Clarifications • Recipients of fed. awards $300,000 per year will comply with Single Audit Act & OMB A-133 • Law enforcement qualifies as emergency services when demanding immediate action--ok to purchase equipment based on historical data • Some RAC expenses can be covered with Title II funds such as travel and meeting expenses • Existing and New infrastructure can be funded with Title II funds

  24. Mission Statement Title III Guidelines***** Joint PrinciplesFinancial Data National Forest Counties and Schools Coalition P.O. Box 8551Red Bluff, CA 96080Phone: (530) 527-0666Fax: (530) 529-4120www.forestco@tcde.tehama.k12.ca.us A Resource for questions

  25. Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (P.L. 106-393) Chief's Letter to RF's of Dec. 20, 2000 Deputy Chief's Letter to RF's of February 26, 2001 Deputy Chief's Letter to RF's of August 6, 2001 Chief's Letter to RF's of January 14, 2002 Payments to States Table (updated July 31, 2001) Titles I, II, and III Summary by State Text of the Act (P.L. 106-393) Another Resourcehttp://www/fs.fed.us/payments

  26. End of Payments to Counties

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