Notice of Invitation for Nominations to the Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics, 36950-36951 [E7-13026]

Download as PDF 36950 Notices Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 129 Friday, July 6, 2007 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. Forest Service DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) Fishlake National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of new fee site. AGENCY: Elkhorn Campground will become available for overnight camping on June 15, 2008 (weather permitting). ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Fishlake National Forest, 115 East, 900 North, Richfield, Utah 84701 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David C. Bell, Forester, 435–836–2811. 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This area offers significant recreational camping, fishing, boating, ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities and is rich in historical and cultural importance. A market analysis indicates that the $8/per night single family camping fee and the $25 to $35/per night group family camping fee are both reasonable and acceptable for this sort of unique recreation experience. Dated: June 6, 2007. Mary C. Erickson, Fishlake National Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 07–3284 Filed 7–05–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Fremont River Ranger District of the Fishlake National Forest will begin charging an $8 fee for single family overnight camping at the Elkhorn Campground. There will also be a $4 fee for an extra vehicle. There is presently a fee of $25 to $45, depending on the number of people, for use of the group site at this campground. Overnight camping at other campgrounds on the Fishlake National Forest have shown that people appreciate and enjoy the availability of developed recreation facilities. Funds from the fee charges will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of the Elkhorn Campground. 19:20 Jul 05, 2007 Dated: June 6, 2007. Mary C. Erickson, Fishlake National Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 07–3283 Filed 7–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE VerDate Aug<31>2005 riding, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. A market analysis indicates that the $8/per night single family camping fee is both reasonable and acceptable for this sort of unique recreation experience. The Fremont River Ranger District of the Fishlake National Forest will begin charging a $8 fee for single family overnight camping and a $25 to $35 fee (depending on the number of people) for group family overnight camping at the Lower Bowns Campground. There will also be a $4 fee for an extra vehicle. This campground is located on the Dixie National Forest, but is administered by the Fishlake National Forest. Overnight camping at other campgrounds on the Dixie National Forest have shown that publics appreciate and enjoy the availability of developed recreation facilities. Funds from the fee charges will be used for continued operation and maintenance of the Lower Bowns Campground. DATES: Lower Bowns Campground will become available for overnight camping on May 25, 2008 (weather permitting). ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Fishlake National Forest, 115 East, 900 North, Richfield, Utah 84701. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David C. Bell, Forester, 435–836–2811. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108–447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a six month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new recreation fee areas are established. The Fremont River Ranger District of the Fishlake National Forest currently has several fee campgrounds. These SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE National Agricultural Statistics Service Notice of Invitation for Nominations to the Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), USDA. AGENCY: Solicitation of nominations for Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics Membership. ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, this notice announces an invitation from the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture for nominations to the Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics. On March 23, 2007, the Secretary of Agriculture re-established the Advisory Committee charter for another 2 years. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the scope, timing, content, etc., of the periodic censuses and surveys of agriculture, other related surveys, and the types of information to obtain from respondents concerning agriculture. The Committee also prepares recommendations regarding the content of agriculture reports and presents the views and needs for data of major suppliers and users of agriculture statistics. Nominations must be received by August 6, 2007 to be assured of consideration. DATES: E:\FR\FM\06JYN1.SGM 06JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 129 / Friday, July 6, 2007 / Notices Nominations should be mailed to Joe Reilly, Associate Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 5041A South Building, Washington, DC 20250–2000. In addition, nominations may be mailed electronically to hq_aa@nass.usda.gov. In addition to mailed correspondence to the addresses listed above, nominations may also be faxed to (202) 720–9013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Reilly, Associate Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service, (202) 720–4333. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Nominations should include the following information: Name, title, organization, address, telephone number, and e-mail address. Each person nominated is required to complete an Advisory Committee Membership Background Information form. This form may be requested by telephone, fax, or e-mail using the information above. Forms will also be available from the NASS home page https://www.usda.gov/nass by selecting ‘‘Agency Information,’’ ‘‘Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics.’’ Completed forms may be faxed to the number above, mailed, or completed and e-mailed directly from the Internet site. The Committee draws on the experience and expertise of its members to form a collective judgment concerning agriculture data collected and the statistics issued by NASS. This input is vital to keep current with shifting data needs in the rapidly changing agricultural environment and keeps NASS informed of emerging issues in the agriculture community that can affect agriculture statistics activities. The Committee, appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, consists of 25 members representing a broad range of disciplines and interests, including, but not limited to, producers, representatives of national farm organizations, agricultural economists, rural sociologists, farm policy analysts, educators, State agriculture representatives, and agriculture-related business and marketing experts. Members serve staggered 2-year terms, with terms for half of the Committee members expiring in any given year. Nominations are being sought for 14 open Committee seats. Members can serve up to 3 terms for a total of 6 consecutive years. The Chairperson of the Committee shall be elected by members to serve a 1-year term. Equal opportunity practices, in line with USDA policies, will be followed in mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:16 Jul 05, 2007 Jkt 211001 all membership appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups served by USDA, membership shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The duties of the Committee are solely advisory. The Committee will make recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture with regards to the agricultural statistics program of NASS, and such other matters as it may deem advisable, or which the Secretary of Agriculture; Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics; or the Administrator of NASS may request. The Committee will meet at least annually. All meetings are open to the public. Committee members are reimbursed for official travel expenses only. Send questions, comments, and requests for additional information to the e-mail address, fax number, or address listed above. Signed at Washington, DC, June 18, 2007. R. Ronald Bosecker, Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service. [FR Doc. E7–13026 Filed 7–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–20–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Proposed Addition Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 129 (Friday, July 6, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36950-36951]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-13026]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

National Agricultural Statistics Service


Notice of Invitation for Nominations to the Advisory Committee on 
Agriculture Statistics

AGENCY: National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), USDA.

ACTION: Solicitation of nominations for Advisory Committee on 
Agriculture Statistics Membership.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. App. 2, this notice announces an invitation from the Office of 
the Secretary of Agriculture for nominations to the Advisory Committee 
on Agriculture Statistics.
    On March 23, 2007, the Secretary of Agriculture re-established the 
Advisory Committee charter for another 2 years. The purpose of the 
Committee is to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the scope, 
timing, content, etc., of the periodic censuses and surveys of 
agriculture, other related surveys, and the types of information to 
obtain from respondents concerning agriculture. The Committee also 
prepares recommendations regarding the content of agriculture reports 
and presents the views and needs for data of major suppliers and users 
of agriculture statistics.

DATES: Nominations must be received by August 6, 2007 to be assured of 
consideration.

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ADDRESSES: Nominations should be mailed to Joe Reilly, Associate 
Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. 
Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 5041A 
South Building, Washington, DC 20250-2000. In addition, nominations may 
be mailed electronically to hq_aa@nass.usda.gov. In addition to mailed 
correspondence to the addresses listed above, nominations may also be 
faxed to (202) 720-9013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Reilly, Associate Administrator, 
National Agricultural Statistics Service, (202) 720-4333.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Nominations should include the following 
information: Name, title, organization, address, telephone number, and 
e-mail address. Each person nominated is required to complete an 
Advisory Committee Membership Background Information form. This form 
may be requested by telephone, fax, or e-mail using the information 
above. Forms will also be available from the NASS home page https://
www.usda.gov/nass by selecting ``Agency Information,'' ``Advisory 
Committee on Agriculture Statistics.'' Completed forms may be faxed to 
the number above, mailed, or completed and e-mailed directly from the 
Internet site.
    The Committee draws on the experience and expertise of its members 
to form a collective judgment concerning agriculture data collected and 
the statistics issued by NASS. This input is vital to keep current with 
shifting data needs in the rapidly changing agricultural environment 
and keeps NASS informed of emerging issues in the agriculture community 
that can affect agriculture statistics activities.
    The Committee, appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, consists 
of 25 members representing a broad range of disciplines and interests, 
including, but not limited to, producers, representatives of national 
farm organizations, agricultural economists, rural sociologists, farm 
policy analysts, educators, State agriculture representatives, and 
agriculture-related business and marketing experts.
    Members serve staggered 2-year terms, with terms for half of the 
Committee members expiring in any given year. Nominations are being 
sought for 14 open Committee seats. Members can serve up to 3 terms for 
a total of 6 consecutive years. The Chairperson of the Committee shall 
be elected by members to serve a 1-year term.
    Equal opportunity practices, in line with USDA policies, will be 
followed in all membership appointments to the Committee. To ensure 
that the recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the 
needs of the diverse groups served by USDA, membership shall include, 
to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to 
represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
    The duties of the Committee are solely advisory. The Committee will 
make recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture with regards to 
the agricultural statistics program of NASS, and such other matters as 
it may deem advisable, or which the Secretary of Agriculture; Under 
Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics; or the Administrator 
of NASS may request. The Committee will meet at least annually. All 
meetings are open to the public. Committee members are reimbursed for 
official travel expenses only.
    Send questions, comments, and requests for additional information 
to the e-mail address, fax number, or address listed above.

    Signed at Washington, DC, June 18, 2007.
R. Ronald Bosecker,
Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service.
[FR Doc. E7-13026 Filed 7-5-07; 8:45 am]
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