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Business · 16/03/2015Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

US Department of Agriculture to Re-Establish Provincial Advisory Committees in Oregon and Washington

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The US Department of Agriculture plans to revive the Provincial Advisory Committees (PACs) in Oregon and Washington to provide guidance on implementing forest management plans for the Northern Spotted Owl, in collaboration with the Department of the Interior.

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Business · 9/9/2026

Ottawa Resource Advisory Committee to Hold Public Meeting

The Ottawa Resource Advisory Committee, authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, will hold a public meeting to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service on projects and funding, as well as recreation fee proposals for the Ottawa National Forest.

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Business · 9/11/2026

USDA Seeks Public Input on Modernization of Virus-Serum-Toxin Act Regulations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input on the modernization of regulations related to the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act (VSTA), which aims to prohibit the preparation, sale, and use of harmful viruses, serums, and toxins in animal treatment, with the goal of updating the framework to be more coherent, consistent, and responsive to contemporary technologies and practices.

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