Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee Charter Renewal, 13469-13470 [E7-5258]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 55 / Thursday, March 22, 2007 / Notices Comments must be received in writing on or before May 21, 2007 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Dave Rugg; Forest Service, USDA; 1992 Folwell Avenue; St. Paul, MN 55108. Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to (651) 649–5285 or by e-mail to: drugg@fs.fed.us. The public may inspect comments received at Forest Service—Northern Research Station, 1992 Folwell, Avenue, St. Paul, MN, during normal business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to (651) 649–5000 or (651) 649– 5173 to facilitate entry to the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Rugg, Forest Service, Northern Research Station, 651–649–5173. Individuals who use TDD may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800– 877–8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Research Data Archive Use Tracking. OMB Number: 0596-New. Type of Request: New. Abstract: The Forest Service Research and Development (FS R&D) group is planning to create a data archive to store and disseminate data collected in the course of its scientific research. Preparing data sets for the archive requires significant effort from researchers. The Forest Service has an obligation to encourage ethical use of archived FS R&D data sets and needs to know how others are using the archived data sets. This information assists FS R&D personnel in evaluating the research program. Information about the use of the products of a scientist’s research is of significant importance in scientist performance evaluations. When a member of the public requests a copy of a data set, FS R&D will collect the following information: Name; affiliation; contact information (including e-mail address); Statement of Intended Use; and Data Use Agreement. The Data Use Agreement and associated information collection closely follow the data access structure used by the National Science Foundation’s Long Term Ecological Research network. FS R&D managers believe that this structure provides a sound balance between meeting obligations to its scientific staff and ease-of-access by the research community. The Statement of Intended Use will not determine access to a particular data set. A form at the archive web site will collect the information. Forest Service rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:11 Mar 21, 2007 Jkt 211001 archive staff will review the individual Data Use Agreements prior to approving release of the data set to the requestor. This review is solely to ensure that submitted information is complete and correct. The data set author will use the Data Use Agreements to describe the impact of research accomplishments prior to performance appraisals. The collection of Data Use Agreements will be evaluated by the data archiving program to identify opportunities for improving the archive’s function and offerings; the FS R&D communications office will use the agreements to assist in assessing the effectiveness of FS R&D research and technology transfer. The proposed FS R&D data archive is a new activity and participation is voluntary. This information collection is a critical component in the campaign to encourage Forest Service scientists to deposit their research data in the archive system. Sharing research data is very useful to the broader research community and sharing of welldocumented FS R&D data sets via the archive will be impossible without this information collection. Estimate of Annual Burden: 10–15 minutes. Type of Respondents: Scientists, particularly in fields studying natural resources; resource specialists in nonprofits and other government agencies. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 100. Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 25. 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 or scientific 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. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13469 request for Office of Management and Budget approval. Dated: March 16, 2007. Ann M. Bartuska, Deputy Chief for Research and Development. [FR Doc. E7–5259 Filed 3–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee Charter Renewal Office of the Secretary, USDA. Notice; Committee charter renewal. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Secretary of Agriculture is renewing the charter of the Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee, under the authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C. App II). The purpose of the Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee is to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on management and conservation of roadless areas. This includes, but is not limited to, petitions by States to the Secretary, or his designee, under the authority of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 553(e) and 7 CFR 1.28. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill Supulski, National Roadless Coordinator, at bsupulski@fs.fed.us or (202) 205–0948, USDA Forest Service, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Mailstop 1104, Washington, DC 20250. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given that the Secretary of Agriculture intends to renew the charter of the Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee (Committee). The Secretary has determined the work of this Committee is in the public interest and relevant to the duties of the Department of Agriculture. The purpose of the Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee is to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on management and conservation of roadless areas. This includes, but is not limited to, petitions by States to the Secretary, or his designee, under the authority of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 553(e) and 7 CFR 1.28. The Committee E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1 13470 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 55 / Thursday, March 22, 2007 / Notices will review submitted petitions and provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary. The Committee will also provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on any subsequent Statespecific rulemakings. This Advisory Committee shall consist of up to 15 members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. The Committee Chair will be elected by the members. Officers or employees of the Forest Service may not serve as members of the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee shall consist of members who represent diverse national organizations interested in the conservation and management of National Forest System inventoried roadless areas. Dated: March 16, 2007. Gilbert L. Smith Jr. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration. [FR Doc. E7–5258 Filed 3–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service Manoa Watershed, Honolulu County, Hawaii Natural Resources Conservation Service. ACTION: Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; the Council on Environmental Quality Guidelines (40 CFR Part 1500) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service Guidelines (7 CFR Part 650); the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives notice that an Environmental Impact Statement is being prepared for the Manoa Watershed, Honolulu County, Hawaii. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lawrence T. Yamamoto, Director, Pacific Islands Area, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 300 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 4–118, P.O. Box 50004, Honolulu, HI 96850–0050, Telephone: (808) 541–2600, ext. 105. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A preliminary assessment of this federally funded action indicates that the project may cause significant impacts on the environment. As a result, Lawrence T. Yamamoto, Director, has determined that the preparation and review of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is needed for this project. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:11 Mar 21, 2007 Jkt 211001 This project will be implemented under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (Pub. L. 83–566, as amended), for the purpose of flood mitigation in Manoa Valley. The NRCS will work with the affected community and sponsoring local organizations to develop an acceptable plan to address the flood problem. Sponsoring local organizations include the State Department of Land and Natural Resources and the City and County of Honolulu. The project aims to mitigate flooding of the magnitude experienced on October 30, 2004, when an intense rainstorm cell hit the upper watershed area of Manoa Valley. Runoff from the storm damaged streambanks and bridges throughout the valley. Bridges obstructed by debris diverted floodwater from the stream channel onto roads, damaging homes and other neighborhood improvements, as well as the University of Hawaii. The total damage from the flood event neared $100 million. A full range of possible programs and actions will be considered in order to meet the project goal of flood mitigation. Currently under consideration are detention basins on public lands, flood walls, debris basins and other debris management actions, flood-proofing structures within the flood plain, diversion of flood waters, flood warning systems, widening of the channel, acquisition of properties within the floodplain, maintenance easements, and a drainage district. As hydrologic and hydraulic analyses are performed and stakeholder consultations are conducted, additional concepts may be developed. A draft Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared and circulated for review by agencies and the public. The Natural Resources Conservation Service invites participation and consultation of agencies and individuals that have special expertise, legal jurisdiction, or interest in the preparation of the draft EIS. All written and verbal comments received in response to this Notice of Intent will be considered when determining the scope of the EIS. The sponsoring local organizations will be issuing an Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 343, and a public participation process in the affected community has already been initiated. NEPA and HRS 343 requirements will be coordinated in the preparation of the EIS document. A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at the Noelani Elementary School cafeteria PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., to determine the scope of analysis of the proposed action. Further information on the proposed action or the public scoping meeting may be obtained from Lawrence T. Yamamoto, Director, at the above address or telephone number. (This activity is listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under No. 10.904—Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention—and is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372 which requires intergovernmental consultation with State and local officials.) Dated: March 14, 2007. Lawrence T. Yamamoto, Director, Pacific Islands Area. [FR Doc. E7–5255 Filed 3–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business—Cooperative Service Inviting Applications for Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans AGENCY: Rural Business—Cooperative Service (RBS), USDA ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Rural Business—Cooperative Service (RBS), an Agency within USDA Rural Development, announces it is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2007 to purchase renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements for agriculture producers and rural small businesses in eligible rural areas. Funding will be available in the form of grants, guaranteed loans, and combined guaranteed loans and grant applications. For renewable energy systems, the minimum grant request is $2,500 and the maximum is $500,000. For energy efficiency improvements, the minimum grant request is $1,500 and the maximum is $250,000. The maximum amount of a guaranteed loan made to a borrower will be $10 million. Fifty percent of the available grant funding will be reserved for the grant portion of combination grant and guaranteed loan applications. For FY 2007, the guarantee fee amount is 1 percent of the guaranteed portion of the loan and the annual renewal fee is 0.125 percent (one-eighth of one percent) of the guaranteed portion of the loan. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct one competitive grant solicitation in FY 2007. DATES: E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 55 (Thursday, March 22, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13469-13470]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-5258]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee Charter 
Renewal

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; Committee charter renewal.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Agriculture is renewing the charter of the 
Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee, under the 
authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 
U.S.C. App II). The purpose of the Roadless Area Conservation National 
Advisory Committee is to provide advice and recommendations to the 
Secretary on management and conservation of roadless areas. This 
includes, but is not limited to, petitions by States to the Secretary, 
or his designee, under the authority of the Administrative Procedure 
Act, 5 U.S.C. 553(e) and 7 CFR 1.28.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill Supulski, National Roadless 
Coordinator, at bsupulski@fs.fed.us or (202) 205-0948, USDA Forest 
Service, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Mailstop 1104, Washington, DC 
20250. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) 
may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through 
Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, notice is hereby given that the Secretary of Agriculture intends 
to renew the charter of the Roadless Area Conservation National 
Advisory Committee (Committee). The Secretary has determined the work 
of this Committee is in the public interest and relevant to the duties 
of the Department of Agriculture. The purpose of the Roadless Area 
Conservation National Advisory Committee is to provide advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary on management and conservation of 
roadless areas. This includes, but is not limited to, petitions by 
States to the Secretary, or his designee, under the authority of the 
Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 553(e) and 7 CFR 1.28. The 
Committee

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will review submitted petitions and provide advice and recommendations 
to the Secretary. The Committee will also provide advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary on any subsequent State-specific 
rulemakings.
    This Advisory Committee shall consist of up to 15 members appointed 
by the Secretary of Agriculture. The Committee Chair will be elected by 
the members. Officers or employees of the Forest Service may not serve 
as members of the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee shall 
consist of members who represent diverse national organizations 
interested in the conservation and management of National Forest System 
inventoried roadless areas.

    Dated: March 16, 2007.
Gilbert L. Smith Jr.
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration.
 [FR Doc. E7-5258 Filed 3-21-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-11-P

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