Notice of Availability (NOA) Record of Decision (ROD) for the Final Supplement to the 2004 Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement To Remove or Modify the Survey and Manage Mitigation Measure Standards and Guidelines, 41288-41289 [E7-14665]

Download as PDF 41288 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 144 / Friday, July 27, 2007 / Notices These commodities include frozen and canned asparagus, cranberry juice concentrate, cranberry sauce, fig pieces, and instant nonfat dry milk. Purchased Commodities jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES In accordance with section 27 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977, 7 U.S.C. 2036, the Secretary is directed annually, through FY 2007, to purchase $140 million worth of commodities for distribution through TEFAP. These commodities are made available to States in addition to those surplus commodities which otherwise might be provided to States for distribution under TEFAP. However, the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, (Pub. L. 110–5) permits States to convert any or their entire fair share of $10 million of these funds to administrative funds to pay costs associated with the distribution of TEFAP commodities at the State and local level. For FY 2007, the Department anticipates purchasing the following commodities for distribution through TEFAP: Egg mix, blackeye beans, great northern beans, kidney beans, lima beans, pinto beans, bakery mix, lowfat bakery mix, egg noodles, white and yellow corn grits, macaroni, oats, peanut butter, rice, spaghetti, vegetable oil, rice cereal, corn flakes, corn squares, oat cereal, bran flakes, frozen ground beef, frozen chicken, frozen ham, frozen turkey roast, and the following canned items: Mixed vegetables, green beans, refried beans, vegetarian beans, carrots, cream corn, whole kernel corn, peas, pumpkin, spinach, sliced potatoes, spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato soup, vegetable soup, sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, apple juice, cranapple juice, grape juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, tomato juice, mixed fruits, apricots, peaches, pineapples, applesauce, pears, plums, beef, beef stew, chicken, pork, tuna, and roasted peanuts. The amounts of each item purchased will depend on the prices the Department must pay, as well as the quantity of each item requested by the States. Changes in agricultural market conditions may result in the availability of additional types of commodities or the non-availability of one or more types listed above. Dated: July 23, 2007. Roberto Salazar, Administrator. [FR Doc. E7–14526 Filed 7–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:53 Jul 26, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of Availability (NOA) Record of Decision (ROD) for the Final Supplement to the 2004 Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement To Remove or Modify the Survey and Manage Mitigation Measure Standards and Guidelines Forest Service, USDA. Notice of availability of record of decision. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and the National Forest Management Act (NFMA, 16 U.S.C. 1600–1614 et seq.), the Forest Service announces the decision to amend selected portions of the 1994 Record of Decision for the Northwest Forest Plan. Specifically, the ROD amends 19 Land and Resource Management Plans for National Forests within the range of the northern spotted owl in western Washington and Oregon and northwestern California. The United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), is expected to concurrently announce a similar decision amending their respective Resource Management Plans. The Survey and Manage Mitigation Measure Standards and Guidelines added conservation measures for rare and little known species to BLM and Forest Service (Northwest Forest Plan) requirements for providing for latesuccessional and old-growth forest related species. These Standards and Guidelines were frustrating the Agencies’ ability to meet the other resource management goals set forth in the Northwest Forest Plan (timber harvest, hazardous fuels treatment, ecosystem restoration). Although the Survey and Manage Standards and Guidelines are removed with this decision, conservation of rare and little known species will continue to be accomplished through the other elements of the Northwest Forest Plan and the Agency’s Special Status Species Program. This ROD also complies with a Settlement Agreement between the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior and Douglas Timber Operators and American Forest Resource Council. DATES: Effective Date: This decision is effective July 24, 2007. ADDRESSES: The ROD is now available on the Internet at https://www.reo.gov/sm2006. Requests to receive copies of the ROD should be sent to Carol Hughes, USDA Forest Service-NR, P.O. Box PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3623, Portland, OR 97208–3623, or submit e-mail to ORSMSEIS@blm.gov. Printed copies will be available after August 10th at National Forest offices in western Washington and Oregon and northwestern California. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Christensen, Group Leader, Wildlife, Fisheries, Watershed, Soils and Range, USDA Forest Service-NR, P.O. Box 3623, Portland, Oregon 97208; telephone (503) 808–2922. In June 2007, the BLM and Forest Service (the Agencies) released a Final Supplement to the 2004 FSEIS to Remove or Modify the Survey and Manage Mitigation Measure Standards and Guidelines. The Final Supplement presented the entire 2004 analysis, updated for new information and supplemented to include: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: —Responses to three deficiencies identified in August 2005, by the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Washington, and; —An additional alternative to respond to implications of a November 2006, decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit relative to the red tree vole on the BLM’s Cow Catcher and Cottonsnake Timber Sales in Oregon. The analysis covered 337 species of fungi, bryophytes, lichens, mollusks, vascular plants, and vertebrates and 4 arthropod groups. The analysis showed, when compared to the No-Action Alternatives, 53 species would have insufficient habitat in all or a portion of their Northwest Forest Plan range to support stable populations. However, the analysis points out these species are generally either secure in other areas of their range, or State Heritage programs do not rate them imperiled enough to qualify for the two Agencies’ Special Status Species Programs. The analysis also shows the selected alternative improves the Agencies’ ability to achieve other Northwest Forest Plan objectives. Readers should note this decision was signed by the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and the Environment. Therefore, no administrative review (‘‘appeal’’) through the Forest Service will be available on the Record of Decision under 36 CFR part 217. Reference to previously published Federal Register documents: 71 FR 38601, July 7, 2006; 71 FR 38641, July 7, 2006; 72 FR 546, Jan. 5, 2007; 72 FR 31821, June 8, 2007; 72 FR 33737, June 19, 2007. E:\FR\FM\27JYN1.SGM 27JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 144 / Friday, July 27, 2007 / Notices Dated: July 24, 2007. Mark Rey, Under Secretary, Natural Resources and Environment. [FR Doc. E7–14665 Filed 7–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–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. ACTION: Proposed addition to the Procurement List. AGENCY: The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List products to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Comments Must Be Received on or Before: August 26, 2007. 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. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT COMMENTS CONTACT: Kimberly M. Zeich, jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or e-mail CMTEFedReg@jwod.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C 47(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its purpose is to provide interested persons an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed actions. If the Committee approves the proposed additions, the entities of the Federal Government identified in the notice for each product or service will be required to procure the products listed below from nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. If approved, the action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the products to the Government. 2. If approved, the action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the products to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:53 Jul 26, 2007 Jkt 211001 the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46–48c) in connection with the products proposed for addition to the Procurement List. Comments on this certification are invited. Commenters should identify the statement(s) underlying the certification on which they are providing additional information. End of Certification The following products are proposed for addition to Procurement List for production by the nonprofit agencies listed: Products Clocks, SelfSet & SelfSet (LOGO) NSN: 6645–00–NIB–0108—Clocks, SelfSet. NSN: 6645–00–NIB–0112—Clocks, SelfSet. NSN: 6645–00–NIB–0114—Clocks, SelfSet. NSN: 6645–00–NIB–0118—Clocks, SelfSet. NSN: 6645–00–NIB–0123—Clocks, SelfSet. NSN: 6645–00–NIB–0127—Clocks, SelfSet. Coverage: A-List for the total Government requirement as specified by the General Services Administration. Clocks, SelfSet (LOGO) NSN: 6645–00–NIB–0109—Clocks, SelfSet (LOGO). NSN: 6645–00–NIB–0113—Clocks, SelfSet (LOGO). NSN: 6645–00–NIB–0115—Clocks, SelfSet (LOGO). NSN: 6645–00–NIB–0119—Clocks, SelfSet (LOGO). NSN: 6645–00–NIB–0124—Clocks, SelfSet (LOGO). NSN: 6645–00–NIB–0128—Clocks, SelfSet (LOGO). Coverage: B-List for the broad Government requirement as specified by the General Services Administration. NPA: The Chicago Lighthouse for People who are Blind or Visually Impaired, Chicago, IL Contracting Activity: General Services Administration, Office Supplies & Paper Products Acquisition Ctr, New York, NY. Patrick Rowe, Deputy Executive Director. [FR Doc. E7–14521 Filed 7–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353–01–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List Additions and Deletions 41289 have other severe disabilities, and deletes from the Procurement List services previously furnished by such agencies. Effective Date: August 26, 2007. 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: Kimberly M. Zeich, Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@jwod.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: ADDRESSES: Additions On May 25 and June 1 2007, the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice (72 FR 29296; 30541) of proposed additions to the Procurement List. After consideration of the material presented to it concerning capability of qualified nonprofit agencies to provide the services and impact of the additions on the current or most recent contractors, the Committee has determined that the services listed below are suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 46–48c and 41 CFR 51–2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the services to the Government. 2. The action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the services to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46–48c) in connection with the services proposed for addition to the Procurement List. End of Certification AGENCY: Accordingly, the following services are added to the Procurement List: SUMMARY: This action adds to the Procurement List services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or Services: Service Type/Location: Document Destruction, Internal Revenue Service (9 locations in Florida): 1 Dependent Drive, 200 W. Forsyth Street, 4057 Carmichael Drive, 550 Water Street, 6800 Southpoint Parkway, 841 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL.; 104 N. Main Street, Gainsville, FL.; 330 SW 34th Avenue Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Additions to and deletions from the Procurement List. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\27JYN1.SGM 27JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 144 (Friday, July 27, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41288-41289]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-14665]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of Availability (NOA) Record of Decision (ROD) for the 
Final Supplement to the 2004 Supplemental Environmental Impact 
Statement To Remove or Modify the Survey and Manage Mitigation Measure 
Standards and Guidelines

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of availability of record of decision.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act 
(NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and the National Forest Management Act 
(NFMA, 16 U.S.C. 1600-1614 et seq.), the Forest Service announces the 
decision to amend selected portions of the 1994 Record of Decision for 
the Northwest Forest Plan. Specifically, the ROD amends 19 Land and 
Resource Management Plans for National Forests within the range of the 
northern spotted owl in western Washington and Oregon and northwestern 
California. The United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Land Management (BLM), is expected to concurrently announce a similar 
decision amending their respective Resource Management Plans.
    The Survey and Manage Mitigation Measure Standards and Guidelines 
added conservation measures for rare and little known species to BLM 
and Forest Service (Northwest Forest Plan) requirements for providing 
for late-successional and old-growth forest related species. These 
Standards and Guidelines were frustrating the Agencies' ability to meet 
the other resource management goals set forth in the Northwest Forest 
Plan (timber harvest, hazardous fuels treatment, ecosystem 
restoration). Although the Survey and Manage Standards and Guidelines 
are removed with this decision, conservation of rare and little known 
species will continue to be accomplished through the other elements of 
the Northwest Forest Plan and the Agency's Special Status Species 
Program. This ROD also complies with a Settlement Agreement between the 
Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior and Douglas Timber 
Operators and American Forest Resource Council.

DATES: Effective Date: This decision is effective July 24, 2007.

ADDRESSES: The ROD is now available on the Internet at https://
www.reo.gov/s-m2006. Requests to receive copies of the ROD should be 
sent to Carol Hughes, USDA Forest Service-NR, P.O. Box 3623, Portland, 
OR 97208-3623, or submit e-mail to ORSMSEIS@blm.gov. Printed copies 
will be available after August 10th at National Forest offices in 
western Washington and Oregon and northwestern California.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Christensen, Group Leader, 
Wildlife, Fisheries, Watershed, Soils and Range, USDA Forest Service-
NR, P.O. Box 3623, Portland, Oregon 97208; telephone (503) 808-2922.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In June 2007, the BLM and Forest Service 
(the Agencies) released a Final Supplement to the 2004 FSEIS to Remove 
or Modify the Survey and Manage Mitigation Measure Standards and 
Guidelines. The Final Supplement presented the entire 2004 analysis, 
updated for new information and supplemented to include:

--Responses to three deficiencies identified in August 2005, by the 
U.S. District Court of the Western District of Washington, and;
--An additional alternative to respond to implications of a November 
2006, decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 
relative to the red tree vole on the BLM's Cow Catcher and Cottonsnake 
Timber Sales in Oregon.

    The analysis covered 337 species of fungi, bryophytes, lichens, 
mollusks, vascular plants, and vertebrates and 4 arthropod groups. The 
analysis showed, when compared to the No-Action Alternatives, 53 
species would have insufficient habitat in all or a portion of their 
Northwest Forest Plan range to support stable populations. However, the 
analysis points out these species are generally either secure in other 
areas of their range, or State Heritage programs do not rate them 
imperiled enough to qualify for the two Agencies' Special Status 
Species Programs. The analysis also shows the selected alternative 
improves the Agencies' ability to achieve other Northwest Forest Plan 
objectives.
    Readers should note this decision was signed by the Under Secretary 
of Agriculture for Natural Resources and the Environment. Therefore, no 
administrative review (``appeal'') through the Forest Service will be 
available on the Record of Decision under 36 CFR part 217.
    Reference to previously published Federal Register documents: 71 FR 
38601, July 7, 2006; 71 FR 38641, July 7, 2006; 72 FR 546, Jan. 5, 
2007; 72 FR 31821, June 8, 2007; 72 FR 33737, June 19, 2007.


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    Dated: July 24, 2007.
Mark Rey,
Under Secretary, Natural Resources and Environment.
[FR Doc. E7-14665 Filed 7-26-07; 8:45 am]
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