Notice of Proposed Changes to Section IV of the Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG) of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Indiana, 74761-74762 [E5-7455]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 241 / Friday, December 16, 2005 / Notices transition period prescribed by CUFFA. Failure to collect this information could prevent the Forest Service from complying with the provisions of CUFFA and deny holders the opportunity to exercise one of the three options provided under CUFFA—seek a new appraisal; commission a peer review of the existing appraisal; or accept the existing appraisal during the 2-year transition period. Estimate of Annual Burden: 30 minutes. Type of Respondents: Recreation Residence Permit Holders. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 20. Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 10 hours. Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Dated: December 9, 2005. Gloria Manning, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. E5–7457 Filed 12–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Forestry Research Advisory Council Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Forestry Research Advisory Council will meet in Arlington, Virginia, January 12–13, 2006. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss emerging issues in forestry research. DATES: The meeting will be held January 12–13, 2006. On January 12 the meeting will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m, and on January 13 from 8:30–noon. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Crystal City Marriott near Reagan VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:37 Dec 15, 2005 Jkt 208001 National Airport, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia. Individuals who wish to speak at the meeting or to propose agenda items must send their names and proposals to Daina Apple, Designated Federal Officer, Forestry Research Advisory Council, USDA Forest Service Research and Development, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington DC 20250–1120. Individuals also may fax their names and proposed agenda items to (202) 205–1530. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daina Apple, Forest Service Office of the Deputy Chief for Research and Development, (202) 205–1665. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Council discussion is limited to Forest Service, Cooperative State Research Education, and Extension Service staff and Council members. However, persons who wish to bring forestry research matters to the attention of the Council may file written statements with the Council staff before or after the meeting. Dated: December 8, 2005. Ann M. Bartuska, Deputy Chief for Research and Development. [FR Doc. E5–7416 Filed 12–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on January 18, 2006 at the North Tahoe Conference Center, 8318 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, CA 96143. This Committee, established by the Secretary of Agriculture on December 15, 1998 (64 FR 2876), is chartered to provide advice to the Secretary on implementing the terms of the Federal Interagency Partnership on the Lake Tahoe Region and other matters raised by the Secretary. DATES: This meeting will be held January 18, 2006, beginning at 3:30 p.m. and ending at 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the North Tahoe Conference Center, 8318 N. Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, CA 96143. Arla Hains, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Forest Service, 35 College Drive, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, (530) 543–2643. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Items to be covered on the agenda include: (1) The Environmental Improvement Program at Lake Tahoe; (2) the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act— Round 7; and, (3) Public Comment. All Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public. Interested citizens are encouraged to attend at the above address. Issues may be brought to the attention of the Committee during the open public comment period at the meeting or by filing written statements with the secretary for the Committee before or after the meeting. Please refer any written comments to the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit at the contact address stated above. Dated: December 9, 2005. Terri Marceron, Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 05–24149 Filed 12–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service Notice of Proposed Changes to Section IV of the Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG) of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Indiana Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). ACTION: Notice of availability of proposed changes in Section IV of the FOTG of the NRCS in Indiana for review and comment. AGENCY: Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee PO 00000 74761 Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: It is the intention of NRCS in Indiana to issue three revised conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG. The revised standards are: Residue and Tillage Management—No-Till (329), Residue and Tillage Management—Mulch-Till (345) and Sediment Basin (350). These practices may be used in conservation systems that treat highly erodible land and/or wetlands. DATES: Comments will be received for a 30-day period commencing with this date of publication. ADDRESSES: Address all requests and comments to J. Xavier Montoya, Acting State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), 6013 Lakeside Blvd., Indianapolis, Indiana 46278. Copies of these standards will be made available upon written request. You may submit your electronic requests and comments to shannon.zezula@in.usda.gov. E:\FR\FM\16DEN1.SGM 16DEN1 74762 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 241 / Friday, December 16, 2005 / Notices J. Xavier Montoya, 317–290–3200. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 343 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 states that after enactment of the law, revisions made to NRCS state technical guides used to carry out highly erodible land and wetland provisions of the law, shall be made available for public review and comment. For the next 30 days, the NRCS in Indiana will receive comments relative to the proposed changes. Following that period, a determination will be made by the NRCS in Indiana regarding disposition of those comments and a final determination of changes will be made. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: November 29, 2005. J. Xavier Montoya, Acting State Conservationist, Indianapolis, Indiana. [FR Doc. E5–7455 Filed 12–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Housing Service Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection Rural Housing Service, USDA. Proposed collection; comments requested. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural Housing Service’s (RHS) intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for ‘‘Self-Help Technical Assistance Grants’’ (7 CFR part 1944, subpart I). DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by February 14, 2006 to be assured of consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nica Mathes, Senior Loan Specialist, Single Family Housing Direct Loan Division, RHS, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 0783, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250–0783, Telephone (202) 205–3656. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 7 CFR part 1944, subpart I, SelfHelp Technical Assistance Grants. OMB Number: 0575–0043. Expiration Date of Approval: June 30, 2006. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved information collection. Abstract: This subpart sets forth the policies and procedures and delegates VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:37 Dec 15, 2005 Jkt 208001 authority for providing technical assistance funds to eligible applicants to finance programs of technical and supervisory assistance for self-help housing, as authorized under section 523 of the Housing Act of 1949. This financial assistance may pay part of all of the costs of developing, administering, or coordinating technical and supervisory assistance to aid very low- and low-income families in carrying out self-help housing efforts in rural areas. The primary purpose is to locate and work with families that otherwise do not qualify as homeowners, are below the 50 percent of median incomes, and living in substandard housing. RHS will be collecting information from non-profit organizations to enter into grant agreements. These non-profit organizations will give technical and supervisory assistance, and in doing so, they must develop a final application for section 523 grant funds. This application includes Agency forms that contain essential information for making a determination of eligibility. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1.3 hours per response. Respondents: Public or private nonprofit organizations, State, local, or Tribal governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 160. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 20.5. Estimated Number of Responses: 3,287. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 4,372 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Tracy Givelekian, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division at (202) 692–0039. Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the RHS, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of RHS’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 technology. Comments may be sent to Tracy Givelekian, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: December 2, 2005. Russell T. Davis, Administrator, Rural Housing Service. [FR Doc. E5–7453 Filed 12–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List Additions and Deletions Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Additions to and deletions from Procurement List. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action adds to the Procurement List products to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes from the Procurement List products previously furnished by such agencies. DATES: Effective Date: January 15, 2006. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia, 22202–3259. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheryl D. Kennerly, Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email SKennerly@jwod.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additions On October 21, 2005, the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice (70 FR 61249) of proposed additions to the Procurement List. After consideration of the material presented to it concerning capability of qualified nonprofit agencies to provide the products and impact of the additions on the current or most recent contractors, the Committee has determined that the products listed below are suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 46–48c and 41 CFR 51–2.4. E:\FR\FM\16DEN1.SGM 16DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 241 (Friday, December 16, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74761-74762]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-7455]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


Notice of Proposed Changes to Section IV of the Field Office 
Technical Guide (FOTG) of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in 
Indiana

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

ACTION: Notice of availability of proposed changes in Section IV of the 
FOTG of the NRCS in Indiana for review and comment.

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SUMMARY: It is the intention of NRCS in Indiana to issue three revised 
conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG. The revised 
standards are: Residue and Tillage Management--No-Till (329), Residue 
and Tillage Management--Mulch-Till (345) and Sediment Basin (350). 
These practices may be used in conservation systems that treat highly 
erodible land and/or wetlands.

DATES: Comments will be received for a 30-day period commencing with 
this date of publication.

ADDRESSES: Address all requests and comments to J. Xavier Montoya, 
Acting State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service 
(NRCS), 6013 Lakeside Blvd., Indianapolis, Indiana 46278. Copies of 
these standards will be made available upon written request. You may 
submit your electronic requests and comments to 
shannon.zezula@in.usda.gov.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: J. Xavier Montoya, 317-290-3200.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 343 of the Federal Agriculture 
Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 states that after enactment of the 
law, revisions made to NRCS state technical guides used to carry out 
highly erodible land and wetland provisions of the law, shall be made 
available for public review and comment. For the next 30 days, the NRCS 
in Indiana will receive comments relative to the proposed changes. 
Following that period, a determination will be made by the NRCS in 
Indiana regarding disposition of those comments and a final 
determination of changes will be made.

    Dated: November 29, 2005.
J. Xavier Montoya,
Acting State Conservationist, Indianapolis, Indiana.
 [FR Doc. E5-7455 Filed 12-15-05; 8:45 am]
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