Madera County Resource Advisory Committee, 13008 [05-5286]

Download as PDF 13008 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 51 / Thursday, March 17, 2005 / Notices transformation method was used to transfer the added genes into the KWS proprietary sugar beet line 3S0057. Sugar beet event H7–1 has been considered a regulated article under the regulations in 7 CFR part 340 because it contains gene sequences from plant pathogens. In the process of reviewing the notifications for field trials of the subject sugar beet, APHIS determined that the vectors and other elements were disarmed and that the trials, which were conducted under conditions of reproductive and physical confinement or isolation, would not present a risk of plant pest introduction or dissemination. Determination Based on its analysis of the data submitted by Monsanto/KWS, a review of other scientific data, field tests of the subject sugar beet, and comments submitted by the public, APHIS has determined that H7–1 sugar beet : (1) Exhibits no plant pathogenic properties; (2) is no more likely to become weedy than the nontransgenic parental line or other cultivated sugar beet; (3) is unlikely to increase the weediness potential of any other cultivated or wild species with which it can interbreed; (4) will not cause damage to raw or processed agricultural commodities; (5) will not harm threatened or endangered species or organisms that are beneficial to agriculture; and (6) should not reduce the ability to control pests and weeds in sugar beet or other crops. Therefore, APHIS has concluded that the subject sugar beet and any progeny derived from hybrid crosses with other nontransformed sugar beet varieties will be as safe to grow as sugar beets in traditional breeding programs that are not subject to regulation under 7 CFR part 340. The effect of this determination is that Monsanto/KWS’ H7–1 sugar beet is no longer considered a regulated article under APHIS’ regulations in 7 CFR part 340. Therefore, the requirements pertaining to regulated articles under those regulations no longer apply to the subject sugar beet or its progeny. However, importation of H7–1 sugar beet and seeds capable of propagation are still subject to the restrictions found in APHIS’ foreign quarantine notices in 7 CFR part 319 and imported seed regulations in 7 CFR part 361. National Environmental Policy Act An EA was prepared to examine any potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed determination of nonregulated status for the subject sugar beet event. The EA was prepared in accordance with: (1) The VerDate jul<14>2003 14:51 Mar 16, 2005 Jkt 205001 National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), (2) regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), (3) USDA regulations implementing NEPA (7 CFR part 1b), and (4) APHIS’ NEPA Implementing Procedures (7 CFR part 372). Based on that EA, APHIS has reached a FONSI with regard to the determination that Monsanto/KWS H7– 1 sugar beet and lines developed from it are no longer regulated articles under its regulations in 7 CFR part 340. Copies of the EA and FONSI are available from the individual listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Designated Federal Officer, at (530) 257–4188; or Public Affairs Officer, Heidi Perry, at (530) 252–6604. Done in Washington, DC, this 11th day of March 2005. Elizabeth E. Gaston, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 05–5302 Filed 3–16–05; 8:45 am] ACTION: BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of Resource Advisory Committee Meeting Lassen Resource Advisory Committee, Susanville, California, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of meetings. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committees Act (Pub. L. 92–463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106– 393) the Lassen National Forest’s Lassen County Resource Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, March 31, 2005 at the Eagle Lake Community Services District Office, 502–905 Mahogany, in Spalding, California for a business meeting. The meeting is open to the public. The business meeting on March 31st will begin at 9 a.m., at the Spalding Community Services District Office, 502–905 Mahogany Spalding, CA 96130. There will be a field tour of the Pine Creek Fish Trap project as well as discussions regarding monitoring plans; summer field tours schedules; project funding, payments and monitoring processes; and an update on HR2389. Time will also be set aside for public comments at the beginning of the meeting. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Laurie Tippin, Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 05–5281 Filed 3–16–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Madera County Resource Advisory Committee AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. Notice of Resource Advisory Committee meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (Pub. L. 92–463) and under the secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106–393) the Sierra National Forest’s Resource Advisory Committee for Madera County will meet on Monday, March 21, 2005. The Madera Resource Advisory Committee will meet at the Bass Lake Ranger District Office, North Fork, CA 93643. The purpose of the meeting is: Review the goals for FY 2005 RAC proposals and presentation of stewardship projects on the Sierra National Forest. The Madera Resource Advisory Committee meeting will be held Monday, March 21, 2005. The meeting will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. DATES: The Madera County RAC meeting will be held at the Bass Lake Ranger District Office, 57003 Road 225, North Fork, CA 93643. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Martin, U.S.D.A., Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District, 57003 Road 225, North Fork, CA 93643, (559) 877–2218 ext. 3100; e-mail: dmartin05@fs.fed.us. Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Review of goals for FY 2005 RAC proposals; (2) presentation of potential stewardship projects on the forest. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: March 11, 2005. David W. Martin, District Ranger, Bass Lake Ranger District. [FR Doc. 05–5286 Filed 3–16–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Andrews, District Ranger, PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 51 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 13008]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-5286]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Madera County Resource Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of Resource Advisory Committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act of 1972 (Pub. L. 92-463) and under the secure Rural Schools and 
Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-393) the Sierra 
National Forest's Resource Advisory Committee for Madera County will 
meet on Monday, March 21, 2005. The Madera Resource Advisory Committee 
will meet at the Bass Lake Ranger District Office, North Fork, CA 
93643. The purpose of the meeting is: Review the goals for FY 2005 RAC 
proposals and presentation of stewardship projects on the Sierra 
National Forest.

DATES: The Madera Resource Advisory Committee meeting will be held 
Monday, March 21, 2005. The meeting will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The Madera County RAC meeting will be held at the Bass Lake 
Ranger District Office, 57003 Road 225, North Fork, CA 93643.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Martin, U.S.D.A., Sierra National 
Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District, 57003 Road 225, North Fork, CA 
93643, (559) 877-2218 ext. 3100; e-mail: dmartin05@fs.fed.us.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda items to be covered include: (1) 
Review of goals for FY 2005 RAC proposals; (2) presentation of 
potential stewardship projects on the forest.

    Dated: March 11, 2005.
David W. Martin,
District Ranger, Bass Lake Ranger District.
[FR Doc. 05-5286 Filed 3-16-05; 8:45 am]
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