Notice of Intent To Extend a Currently Approved Information Collection, 67658-67659 [05-22270]

Download as PDF 67658 Notices Federal Register Vol. 70, No. 215 Tuesday, November 8, 2005 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Foreign Agricultural Service Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), today terminated the certification of petitions for trade adjustment assistance (TAA) that was filed by shrimp producers in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. Shrimp producers in these states are no longer eligible for TAA benefits in fiscal year 2006. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Upon investigation, the Administrator determined that U.S. imports of shrimp fell by 7.9 million pounds between 2003 and 2004, a decline of 0.9 percent. Therefore, imports were no longer a contributing factor for program eligibility. An increase in imports is required for re-certifying a petition for TAA. Forest Service Mendocino Resource Advisory Committee AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:11 Nov 07, 2005 Jkt 208001 SUMMARY: The Mendocino County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet November 18, 2005, in Willits, California. Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Approval of minutes, (2) Public Comment, (3) Sub-committees, (4) discussion—items of interest (a) historical aspects of Beaver Glade; budget update, (5) Discussion/approval of projects, (6) next agenda items and meeting date. DATES: The meeting will be held on November 18, 2005, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Mendocino County Museum, located at 400 E. Commercial St., Willits, California. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roberta Hurt, Committee Coordinator, USDA, Mendocino National Forest, Covelo Ranger District, 78150 Covelo Road, Covelo CA 95428. (707) 983– 8503; E-mail: rhurt@fs.fed.us. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Persons who wish to bring matters to the attention of the Committee may file written statements with the Committee staff by November 12, 2005. Public will have the opportunity to address the committee at the meeting. Dated: November 1, 2005. Blaine Baker, Designated Federal Official. [FR Doc. 05–22197 Filed 11–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M Natural Resources Conservation Service Dated: October 20, 2005. W. Kirk Miller, Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service. [FR Doc. 05–22228 Filed 11–7–05; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Notice of meeting. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jean-Louis Pajot, Coordinator, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers, FAS, USDA, (202) 720–2916, e-mail: trade.adjustment@fas.usda.gov. BILLING CODE 3410–10–P ACTION: Notice of Intent To Extend a Currently Approved Information Collection Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), USDA. ACTION: Notice; correction. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Natural Resources Conservation Service published in the Federal Register notice of October 12, 2005 (70 FR 59314), a document stating ‘‘Notice to Reinstate and Revise a Previously Approved Information Collection.’’ This notice corrects the previously published document. In accordance with the Paperwork PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the intention of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to request an extension for and a revision to the currently approved information collection Volunteer Program-Earth Team. The collected information will help NRCS to match the skills of individuals who are applying for volunteer work that will further the Agency’s mission. Information will be collected from potential volunteers who are 14 years of age or older. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received within 60 days after publication in the Federal Register to be assured of consideration. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Contact Michele Eginoire, National Earth Team Office, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Suite C, 5140 Park Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50321; telephone: (515) 289–0325, extension 102; fax: (515) 289–4561; e-mail: Michele.Eginoire@ia.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Collection of this information is necessary to document the service of volunteers as required by Federal Personnel Manual Supplement 296–33, Subchapter 3. Agencies are authorized to recruit, train, and accept, with regard to civil service classification laws, rules or regulations, the services of individuals to serve without compensation. Volunteers may assist in any Agency program/project and may perform any activities which Agency employees are allowed to conduct. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. Persons interested in volunteering will have to write, call, email, visit an NRCS office, or visit the E-Gov Web site to complete and submit the forms. Description of Information Collection: NRCS–PER–001, Volunteer Application, and the NRCS–PER–003, Agreement for Sponsored Voluntary Services, are the volunteer application forms. After one of these forms is signed by the volunteer group leader and the NRCS representative, the individual or group is enrolled in the NRCS volunteer program. The forms provide contact information for the volunteer, emergency contact information, and a job description. This form is placed in a volunteer ‘‘case file’’ and will be destroyed 3 years after the volunteer has completed service. In the event that the volunteer is injured, the ‘‘case file’’ will E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 215 / Tuesday, November 8, 2005 / Notices be transferred to an Official Personnel Folder (OPF). NRCS–PER–002, Volunteer Interest and Placement Summary, is an optional form that assists the volunteer supervisor in placing the volunteer in a position that will benefit the Agency and the volunteer. The aforementioned form is placed in a volunteer ‘‘case file’’ and will be destroyed 3 years after the volunteer has completed service. In the event that the volunteer is injured, the ‘‘case file’’ will be transferred to an OPF. NRCS–PER–004, Time and Attendance, is an optional form that assists the volunteer supervisor in documenting hours worked by the volunteer, and may be used to substantiate a Workers’ Compensation Claim. This form is placed in a volunteer ‘‘case file’’ and will be destroyed 3 years after the volunteer has completed service. In the event that the volunteer is injured, the ‘‘case file’’ will be transferred to an OPF. Signed in Washington, DC on October 27, 2005. Bruce I. Knight, Chief. [FR Doc. 05–22270 Filed 11–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service Environmental Statements; Availability Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, to disclose potential effects to the human environment. The section of Coal Creek that traverses Cedar City, Utah, has channel stability and capacity deficiencies that pose a threat to existing infrastructure and development due to flooding. The NRCS proposes to modify the Coal Creek channel to safely convey floodwaters from a 100-year flood event. In conjunction with the proposed channel improvements, two irrigation diversion/drop structures on Coal Creek (the Main Street Diversion and the Woodbury Diversion) will have to be reconstructed to eliminate significant channel and capacity restrictions. In conjunction with the reconstruction of the diversion structures, sedimentation facilities would be constructed to remove gravel from water diverted from VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:11 Nov 07, 2005 Jkt 208001 the Main Street Diversion. Also as part of this project, Cedar City proposes to improve and expand an existing parkway along Coal Creek to enhance aesthetic values and provide recreational opportunities for community residents and visitors. The Draft EIS presents detailed analyses for three alternatives. Alternative A—No Action, would continue the frequency and level of dredging and other management actions as they are currently planned. Existing channel and structural deficiencies would not be corrected. Alternative B—Relocate Main Street Diversion, would remove the Main Street diversion/drop structure currently in use and relocate it to near 200 East. Implementation of this alternative would require approximately 3,250 feet of pipeline to be installed, flood and slope/grading-related channel modifications from Center Street to I– 15, and the continuation of periodic dredging as necessary. A sedimentation basin would be constructed to remove gravels from diverted irrigation water. The Woodbury diversion/drop structure would be reconstructed. Under this alternative, the parkway would be extended to Airport Road and landscaped. Parkway Option B1 proposes a crosswalk at the Main Street Bridge. Parkway Option B2 proposes to access existing sidewalks from the pedestrian bridge at 400 North to cross Main Street and avoid additional property acquisition. Alternative C—Replace Main Street Diversion, would modify the Main Street diversion/drop structure by removing approximately half the drop. Implementation of this alternative would require approximately 3,000 feet of pipeline to be installed, flood and slope/grading-related channel modifications from Center Street to west of I–15, and the continuation of periodic dredging as necessary. Two sedimentation basins would be constructed to remove gravels from diverted irrigation water. The Woodbury diversion/drop structure would be reconstructed. Under this alternative, the parkway would be extended to Airport Road and landscaped. In addition, a historic pedestrian truss bridge would be removed to prevent channel constriction and potential flooding. Parkway Option C1 would construct an elevated pedestrian pathway under the Main Street Bridge. Parkway Option C2 would construct a large box culvert for pedestrian use just north of the bridge and under Main Street. As required by the NRCS for water projects, the National Economic PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67659 Development (NED) benefit-cost process was used to determine benefit-cost ratios for each alternative. The alternative with the highest benefit-cost ratio (3.47:1) and thus designated as the NED Alternative was Alternative C, Parkway Option C1. Accordingly, the NRCS selected Alternative C, Parkway Option C1, as the Preferred Alternative. Written comments regarding this Draft EIS should be mailed to: Marnie Wilson, Coal Creek EIS, USDA—NRCS, Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building, 125 South State Street, Room 4402, Salt Lake City, UT 84138–1100. Project information is also available on the Internet at: https:// www.ut.nrcs.usda.gov under Public Notices. Comments must be received no later than 45 days after this notice is published (December 26, 2005). Comments may also be submitted by sending a facsimile to (801) 524–4593, or by e-mail to Marnie.Wilson@ut.usda.gov (please include the words ‘‘Coal Creek Comment’’ in the subject line of the Email). EFFECTIVE DATE: November 11, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marnie Wilson, Coal Creek EIS, USDA— NRCS, Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building, 125 South State Street, Room 4402, Salt Lake City, UT 84138–1100. Project information is also available on the Internet at: https:// www.ut.nrcs.usda.gov under Public Notices. Copies of the Draft EIS are available by request from Marnie Wilson at the address listed above. Basic data developed during the environmental evaluation are on file and may be reviewed by contacting Sylvia Gillen, Utah State Conservationist. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Signed in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 28, 2005. Sylvia A. Gillen, State Conservationist. [FR Doc. 05–22358 Filed 11–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 215 (Tuesday, November 8, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67658-67659]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-22270]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


Notice of Intent To Extend a Currently Approved Information 
Collection

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), USDA.

ACTION: Notice; correction.

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SUMMARY: The Natural Resources Conservation Service published in the 
Federal Register notice of October 12, 2005 (70 FR 59314), a document 
stating ``Notice to Reinstate and Revise a Previously Approved 
Information Collection.'' This notice corrects the previously published 
document. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the intention of the Natural 
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to request an extension for and a 
revision to the currently approved information collection Volunteer 
Program-Earth Team. The collected information will help NRCS to match 
the skills of individuals who are applying for volunteer work that will 
further the Agency's mission. Information will be collected from 
potential volunteers who are 14 years of age or older.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received within 60 days after 
publication in the Federal Register to be assured of consideration.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Contact Michele Eginoire, National 
Earth Team Office, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Suite C, 
5140 Park Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50321; telephone: (515) 289-0325, 
extension 102; fax: (515) 289-4561; e-mail: 
Michele.Eginoire@ia.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Collection of this information is necessary 
to document the service of volunteers as required by Federal Personnel 
Manual Supplement 296-33, Subchapter 3. Agencies are authorized to 
recruit, train, and accept, with regard to civil service classification 
laws, rules or regulations, the services of individuals to serve 
without compensation. Volunteers may assist in any Agency program/
project and may perform any activities which Agency employees are 
allowed to conduct. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. 
Persons interested in volunteering will have to write, call, e-mail, 
visit an NRCS office, or visit the E-Gov Web site to complete and 
submit the forms.
    Description of Information Collection: NRCS-PER-001, Volunteer 
Application, and the NRCS-PER-003, Agreement for Sponsored Voluntary 
Services, are the volunteer application forms. After one of these forms 
is signed by the volunteer group leader and the NRCS representative, 
the individual or group is enrolled in the NRCS volunteer program. The 
forms provide contact information for the volunteer, emergency contact 
information, and a job description. This form is placed in a volunteer 
``case file'' and will be destroyed 3 years after the volunteer has 
completed service. In the event that the volunteer is injured, the 
``case file'' will

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be transferred to an Official Personnel Folder (OPF). NRCS-PER-002, 
Volunteer Interest and Placement Summary, is an optional form that 
assists the volunteer supervisor in placing the volunteer in a position 
that will benefit the Agency and the volunteer. The aforementioned form 
is placed in a volunteer ``case file'' and will be destroyed 3 years 
after the volunteer has completed service. In the event that the 
volunteer is injured, the ``case file'' will be transferred to an OPF. 
NRCS-PER-004, Time and Attendance, is an optional form that assists the 
volunteer supervisor in documenting hours worked by the volunteer, and 
may be used to substantiate a Workers' Compensation Claim. This form is 
placed in a volunteer ``case file'' and will be destroyed 3 years after 
the volunteer has completed service. In the event that the volunteer is 
injured, the ``case file'' will be transferred to an OPF.

    Signed in Washington, DC on October 27, 2005.
Bruce I. Knight,
Chief.
[FR Doc. 05-22270 Filed 11-7-05; 8:45 am]
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