Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Advisory Committee, 53163-53164 [2014-21244]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 173 / Monday, September 8, 2014 / Notices Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C. App. 2). The purpose of the RAC is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II of the Act. The meeting is open to the public. Additional information concerning the RAC, including the agenda, can be found by visiting the RAC’s Web site at: https:// fsplaces.fs.fed.us/fsfiles/unit/wo/ secure_rural_schools.nsf/RAC/ Ketchikan?OpenDocument. The meeting will be held September 24, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. All RAC meetings are subject to cancellation. For updated status of the meeting prior to attendance, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Ketchikan Misty Fiords Ranger District, 3031 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, Alaska. Written comments may be submitted as described under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at Ketchikan Misty Fiords Ranger District. Please call ahead to facilitate entry into the building. DATES: rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane L. Daniels, RAC Coordinator, by phone at 907–228–4105, or via email at ddaniels@fs.fed.us. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the meeting is to: (1) Review current projects; and (2) Recommend future projects the committee members feel should be funded. The agenda will include time for people to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement should request in writing by September 19, 2014 to be scheduled on the agenda. Anyone who would like to bring related matters to the attention of the RAC may file written statements with the committee staff before or after the meeting. Written comments and time requests for oral comments must be sent to Diane L. Daniels, RAC Coordinator, Ketchikan Misty Fiords Ranger District, 3031 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, Alaska VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:14 Sep 05, 2014 Jkt 232001 99901, or by email at ddaniels@ fs.fed.us, or via facsimile at 907–225– 8738. Additional RAC information, including the summary/minutes can be found at the following Web site: https://fsplaces.fs.fed.us/fsfiles/unit/wo/ secure_rural_schools.nsf/RAC/ Ketchikan?OpenDocument 21 days after the meeting. 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The Committee is being convened to consider issues involving communications, service, and advocacy in identifying barriers for beginning farmers and ranchers. They will also consider issues around lending and credit in parsing statistics generated by USDA. Finally, the members will be drafting agency program-specific recommendations. DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 23–24, 2014, from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CST. There will be time allotted at the end of each day from 4:00–4:30 p.m. for public comments. All persons wishing to make comments during this meeting must check-in between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on both days at the registration table. All public commenters will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. If the number of registrants requesting to speak is greater than what can be SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53163 reasonably accommodated during the scheduled open public hearing timeframe, a lottery will be implemented to determine the speakers for the scheduled open public comment session. ADDRESSES: This public advisory committee meeting will be held at the Austin Marriott South, 4415 S. IH–35, Austin, TX 78744. Complimentary parking is available on site. There is also a short-term drop-off area directly in front of the entrance to the hotel property. There will be signs in the main lobby of the hotel noting the meeting room assignments. A listen-only conference call line will be available from 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. CST each day for all who wish to listen in on the proceeding through the following telephone number: (888) 942– 8514 and enter passcode 6697201. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions should be directed to Phyllis Morgan, Executive Assistant, OAO, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Whitten Bldg., 520–A, Washington, DC 20250, Phone: (202) 720–6350, Fax: (202) 720– 7136, email: Phyllis.Morgan@ osec.usda.gov. Public written comments for the Committee’s consideration may be submitted, by close of business September 17, 2014, to Mrs. Kenya Nicholas, Designated Federal Official, USDA OAO, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 520–A, Washington, DC 20250–0170, Phone (202) 720–6350, Fax (202) 720–7136, Email: ACBFR@ osec.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FACA requires that notices for advisory committee meetings be published in the Federal Register at a minimum of 15 days prior to the meeting date. The Committee recently met in Davis, California to consider the efficiency and value of programs and policies of the Department’s programs affecting new farmers and ranchers. The Farm Service Agency, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Rural Development, Marketing and Regulatory Programs (Organic and Sustainable Agriculture), and the Agricultural Marketing Service put specific questions before the Committee as a context for the recommendations. In addition to finalizing those recommendations, the Committee may also be asked to consider new inquiries from these programs on policies that affect beginning farmers and ranchers. Representatives from all agencies represented at the June 2014 meeting will be available (on-call via teleconference) to respond to any clarifying questions the Committee may have. Please visit our Web site at: https:// E:\FR\FM\08SEN1.SGM 08SEN1 53164 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 173 / Monday, September 8, 2014 / Notices www.outreach.usda.gov/ smallbeginning/index.htm for additional information on this advisory committee. The public is asked to pre-register for the meeting at least 10 business days prior to the meeting. You may preregister for the public meeting at https:// www.outreach.usda.gov/committees/ ACBFR.htm by clicking on the BFR Meeting Sign Up button or submit an email to ACBFR@osec.usda.gov with your name, organization or affiliation, comments, or any questions for the Committee’s consideration. You may also fax this information to (202) 720– 7136. Members of the public who request to give comments to the Committee must arrive between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on either day of the meeting and register (confirm) at the check-in table. Availability of Materials for the Meeting: Please visit the Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Web site for the full agenda. All agenda topics and documents will be made available to the public at: https:// www.outreach.usda.gov/ smallbeginning/index.htm. Copies of the agenda will also be distributed at the meeting. Meeting Accommodations: USDA is committed to ensuring that everyone is accommodated in our work environment, programs, and events. If you are a person with a disability and request reasonable accommodations to participate in this meeting, please note the request in your registration and you may contact Mrs. Kenya Nicholas in advance of the meeting by or before close of business September 17, 2014, by phone (202) 720–6350, fax (202) 720– 7136, or email: ACBFR@osec.usda.gov. Issued in Washington, DC, this 2nd day of September, 2014. Christian Obineme, Associate Director, Office of Advocacy and Outreach. [FR Doc. 2014–21244 Filed 9–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS State Advisory Committees United States Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Notice of period during which individuals may apply to be appointed to the Arkansas Advisory Committee, Florida Advisory Committee, Massachusetts Advisory Committee, Michigan Advisory Committee, Texas Advisory Committee, and Wisconsin rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:14 Sep 05, 2014 Jkt 232001 Advisory Committee; request for applications. Because the terms of the members of the Arkansas Advisory Committee are expiring on January 3, 2015, the United States Commission on Civil Rights hereby invites any individual who is eligible to be appointed to apply. The memberships are exclusively for the Arkansas Advisory Committee, and applicants must be residents of Arkansas to be considered. Letters of interest must be received by the Central Regional Office of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights no later than October 1, 2014. Letters of interest must be sent to the address listed below. Because the terms of the members of the Florida Advisory Committee are expiring on January 3, 2015, the United States Commission on Civil Rights hereby invites any individual who is eligible to be appointed to apply. The memberships are exclusively for the Florida Advisory Committee, and applicants must be residents of Florida to be considered. Letters of interest must be received by the Southern Regional Office of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights no later than October 1, 2014. Letters of interest must be sent to the address listed below. Because the terms of the members of the Massachusetts Advisory Committee are expiring on January 3, 2015, the United States Commission on Civil Rights hereby invites any individual who is eligible to be appointed to apply. The memberships are exclusively for the Massachusetts Advisory Committee, and applicants must be residents of Massachusetts to be considered. Letters of interest must be received by the Eastern Regional Office of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights no later than October 1, 2014. Letters of interest must be sent to the address listed below. Because the terms of the members of the Michigan Advisory Committee are expiring on January 3, 2015, the United States Commission on Civil Rights hereby invites any individual who is eligible to be appointed to apply. The memberships are exclusively for the Michigan Advisory Committee, and applicants must be residents of Michigan to be considered. Letters of interest must be received by the Midwestern Regional Office of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights no later than October 1, 2014. Letters of interest must be sent to the address listed below. Because the terms of the members of the Texas Advisory Committee are expiring on January 3, 2015, the United States Commission on Civil Rights hereby invites any individual who is SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 eligible to be appointed to apply. The memberships are exclusively for the Texas Advisory Committee, and applicants must be residents of Texas to be considered. Letters of interest must be received by the Western Regional Office of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights no later than October 1, 2014. Letters of interest must be sent to the address listed below. Because the terms of the members of the Wisconsin Advisory Committee are expired, the United States Commission on Civil Rights hereby invites any individual who is eligible to be appointed to apply. The memberships are exclusively for the Wisconsin Advisory Committee, and applicants must be residents of Wisconsin to be considered. Letters of interest must be received by the Midwestern Regional Office of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights no later than October 1, 2014. Letters of interest must be sent to the address listed below. DATES: Letters of interest for membership on the Arkansas Advisory Committee should be received no later than October 1, 2014. Letters of interest for membership on the Florida Advisory Committee should be received no later than October 1, 2014. Letters of interest for membership on the Massachusetts Advisory Committee should be received no later than October 1, 2014. Letters of interest for membership on the Michigan Advisory Committee should be received no later than October 1, 2014. Letters of interest for membership on the Texas Advisory Committee should be received no later than October 1, 2014. Letters of interest for membership on the Wisconsin Advisory Committee should be received no later than October 1, 2014. ADDRESSES: Send letters of interest for the Arkansas Advisory Committee to: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Central Regional Office, 400 State Avenue, Suite 908, Kansas City, KS 66101. Letter can also be sent via email to csanders@usccr.gov. Send letters of interest for the Florida Advisory Committee to: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Southern Regional Office, 61 Forsyth St. SW., Suite 16T126, Atlanta, GA 30303. Letters can also be sent via email to teasterling@usccr.gov. Send letters of interest for the Massachusetts Advisory Committee to: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Eastern Regional Office, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW., Suite 1150, E:\FR\FM\08SEN1.SGM 08SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of Advocacy and Outreach

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 173 (Monday, September 8, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53163-53164]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-21244]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of Advocacy and Outreach


Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of Advocacy and Outreach, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the 
Office of Advocacy and Outreach (OAO) is announcing a meeting of the 
Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Advisory Committee (Committee). The 
Committee is being convened to consider issues involving 
communications, service, and advocacy in identifying barriers for 
beginning farmers and ranchers. They will also consider issues around 
lending and credit in parsing statistics generated by USDA. Finally, 
the members will be drafting agency program-specific recommendations.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 23-
24, 2014, from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CST. There will be time allotted at 
the end of each day from 4:00-4:30 p.m. for public comments. All 
persons wishing to make comments during this meeting must check-in 
between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on both days at the registration table. 
All public commenters will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. If 
the number of registrants requesting to speak is greater than what can 
be reasonably accommodated during the scheduled open public hearing 
timeframe, a lottery will be implemented to determine the speakers for 
the scheduled open public comment session.

ADDRESSES: This public advisory committee meeting will be held at the 
Austin Marriott South, 4415 S. IH-35, Austin, TX 78744. Complimentary 
parking is available on site. There is also a short-term drop-off area 
directly in front of the entrance to the hotel property. There will be 
signs in the main lobby of the hotel noting the meeting room 
assignments.
    A listen-only conference call line will be available from 9:00 a.m. 
through 5:00 p.m. CST each day for all who wish to listen in on the 
proceeding through the following telephone number: (888) 942-8514 and 
enter passcode 6697201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions should be directed to 
Phyllis Morgan, Executive Assistant, OAO, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., 
Whitten Bldg., 520-A, Washington, DC 20250, Phone: (202) 720-6350, Fax: 
(202) 720-7136, email: Phyllis.Morgan@osec.usda.gov.
    Public written comments for the Committee's consideration may be 
submitted, by close of business September 17, 2014, to Mrs. Kenya 
Nicholas, Designated Federal Official, USDA OAO, 1400 Independence 
Avenue SW., Room 520-A, Washington, DC 20250-0170, Phone (202) 720-
6350, Fax (202) 720-7136, Email: ACBFR@osec.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FACA requires that notices for advisory 
committee meetings be published in the Federal Register at a minimum of 
15 days prior to the meeting date. The Committee recently met in Davis, 
California to consider the efficiency and value of programs and 
policies of the Department's programs affecting new farmers and 
ranchers. The Farm Service Agency, Natural Resource Conservation 
Service, Rural Development, Marketing and Regulatory Programs (Organic 
and Sustainable Agriculture), and the Agricultural Marketing Service 
put specific questions before the Committee as a context for the 
recommendations. In addition to finalizing those recommendations, the 
Committee may also be asked to consider new inquiries from these 
programs on policies that affect beginning farmers and ranchers. 
Representatives from all agencies represented at the June 2014 meeting 
will be available (on-call via teleconference) to respond to any 
clarifying questions the Committee may have. Please visit our Web site 
at: https://

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www.outreach.usda.gov/smallbeginning/index.htm for additional 
information on this advisory committee.
    The public is asked to pre-register for the meeting at least 10 
business days prior to the meeting. You may pre-register for the public 
meeting at https://www.outreach.usda.gov/committees/ACBFR.htm by 
clicking on the BFR Meeting Sign Up button or submit an email to 
ACBFR@osec.usda.gov with your name, organization or affiliation, 
comments, or any questions for the Committee's consideration. You may 
also fax this information to (202) 720-7136. Members of the public who 
request to give comments to the Committee must arrive between 8:30 a.m. 
and 9:00 a.m. on either day of the meeting and register (confirm) at 
the check-in table.
    Availability of Materials for the Meeting: Please visit the 
Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Web site for the full agenda. All agenda 
topics and documents will be made available to the public at: https://www.outreach.usda.gov/smallbeginning/index.htm. Copies of the agenda 
will also be distributed at the meeting.
    Meeting Accommodations: USDA is committed to ensuring that everyone 
is accommodated in our work environment, programs, and events. If you 
are a person with a disability and request reasonable accommodations to 
participate in this meeting, please note the request in your 
registration and you may contact Mrs. Kenya Nicholas in advance of the 
meeting by or before close of business September 17, 2014, by phone 
(202) 720-6350, fax (202) 720-7136, or email: ACBFR@osec.usda.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC, this 2nd day of September, 2014.
Christian Obineme,
Associate Director, Office of Advocacy and Outreach.
[FR Doc. 2014-21244 Filed 9-5-14; 8:45 am]
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