USDA Forest Service Open Space Conservation Strategy, 6457 [E8-2010]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 23 / Monday, February 4, 2008 / Notices Fred C. Albrecht Board Room, 4505 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada. Written comments concerning this meeting should be addressed to Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, EMC, Jessica Call, 201 14th Street, SW., Mailstop 1104, Washington, DC 20024. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to jessicacall@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 202–205–1012. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at the Forest Service, Sidney R.Yates Building, 201 14th Street, SW., Washington, DC. Visitors wanting to inspect comments received are encouraged to call ahead to 202–205–1056 to facilitate entry. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jessica Call, Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee (RACNAC) Coordinator, at jessicacall@fs.fed.us or 202–205–1056. 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: The meeting is open to the public and interested parties are invited to attend. In order to facilitate meeting logistics, please provide your name to Jessica Call, RACNAC Coordinator by February 15, 2008. While meeting discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Committee members, the public will be allowed to offer written and oral comments for the Committee’s consideration. Attendees wishing to comment orally will be allotted a specific amount of time to speak. To offer oral comment, please contact the RACNAC Coordinator at 202–205–1056. Dated: January 29, 2008. Gloria Manning, Associate Deputy Chief, NFS. [FR Doc. E8–2015 Filed 2–1–08; 8:45 am] 6457 framework to strengthen and focus existing and new Forest Service actions for open space conservation. The goal of the Strategy is to conserve open space by protecting the most ecologically and socially important lands, conserving working lands as sustainable forests and grasslands; expanding and connecting open spaces in cities, suburbs, and towns; and reducing the potential ecological impacts and risks of development. The goal will be achieved through collaboration and partnerships—by working with willing landowners, conservation groups and State and local governments to promote voluntary land conservation. In developing the Strategy, the Forest Service solicited public comments through three Federal Register Notices: November 13, 2006 (71 FR 66162); December 14, 2006 (71 FR 75228); and June 22, 2007 (70 FR 34430). A total of over 22,000 comments were received during these comment periods. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Electronic copies of the Open Space Conservation Strategy document are available at https://www.fs.fed.us/ openspace/OS_Strategy_final_web.pdf and hardcopies are available by contacting James Melonas, USDA Forest Service, Cooperative Forestry by telephone at (202) 205–1389 or by electronic mail at openspace@fs.fed.us. For general information about the Open Space Conservation Strategy and the loss of open space, visit the Forest Service’s Open Space Web site: https:// www.fs.fed.us/openspace. 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. through the Rural Housing Service (RHS), an agency within the USDA Rural Development mission area herein referred to as the Agency. Applicants must provide matching funds in an amount at least equal to the Federal grant. These grants will be made to qualified intermediary organizations that will provide financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop their capacity and ability to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development. This Notice lists the information needed to submit an application for these funds. DATES: The deadline for receipt of an application is 4 p.m. local time, May 5, 2008. The application date and time are firm. The Agency will not consider any application received after the deadline. Applicants intending to mail applications must provide sufficient time to permit delivery on or before the closing deadline date and time. Acceptance by the United States Postal Service or private mailer does not constitute delivery. Facsimile (FAX) and postage due applications will not be accepted. Dated: January 28, 2008. James E. Hubbard, Deputy Chief, State & Private Forestry. [FR Doc. E8–2010 Filed 2–1–08; 8:45 am] Programs Affected This program is listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under Number 10.446. This program is not subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372, which requires intergovernmental consultation with State and local officials because it is not listed by the Secretary of Agriculture, pursuant to 7 CFR 3015.302, as a covered program. BILLING CODE 3410–11–P BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Housing Service Forest Service Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) Inviting Applications for the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) for Fiscal Year 2008 Entities wishing to apply for assistance may download the application requirements delineated in this Notice from the RCDI Web site: https://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/rcdi/ index.htm. Applicants may also request application packages from the Rural Development office in their State. A list of Rural Development offices is included in this Notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Rural Development office for the state the applicant is located in. A list of Rural Development State Office contacts is included in this Notice. ADDRESSES: AGENCY: AGENCY: ACTION: ACTION: Paperwork Reduction Act The paperwork burden has been cleared by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under OMB Control Number 0575–0180. This Notice announces the availability of $6,255,900 of competitive grant funds for the RCDI program National Environmental Policy Act This document has been reviewed in accordance with 7 CFR part 1940–G, ‘‘Environmental Program.’’ Rural ebenthall on PRODPC61 with NOTICES USDA Forest Service Open Space Conservation Strategy Forest Service, USDA. Notice of Availability. SUMMARY: The Forest Service is announcing the availability of the agency’s Open Space Conservation Strategy. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 23 (Monday, February 4, 2008)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E8-2010]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


USDA Forest Service Open Space Conservation Strategy

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of Availability.

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SUMMARY: The Forest Service is announcing the availability of the 
agency's Open Space Conservation Strategy. The Strategy provides a 
framework to strengthen and focus existing and new Forest Service 
actions for open space conservation. The goal of the Strategy is to 
conserve open space by protecting the most ecologically and socially 
important lands, conserving working lands as sustainable forests and 
grasslands; expanding and connecting open spaces in cities, suburbs, 
and towns; and reducing the potential ecological impacts and risks of 
development. The goal will be achieved through collaboration and 
partnerships--by working with willing landowners, conservation groups 
and State and local governments to promote voluntary land conservation. 
In developing the Strategy, the Forest Service solicited public 
comments through three Federal Register Notices: November 13, 2006 (71 
FR 66162); December 14, 2006 (71 FR 75228); and June 22, 2007 (70 FR 
34430). A total of over 22,000 comments were received during these 
comment periods.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Electronic copies of the Open Space 
Conservation Strategy document are available at https://www.fs.fed.us/
openspace/OS_Strategy_final_web.pdf and hardcopies are available by 
contacting James Melonas, USDA Forest Service, Cooperative Forestry by 
telephone at (202) 205-1389 or by electronic mail at 
openspace@fs.fed.us. For general information about the Open Space 
Conservation Strategy and the loss of open space, visit the Forest 
Service's Open Space Web site: https://www.fs.fed.us/openspace. 
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.

    Dated: January 28, 2008.
 James E. Hubbard,
Deputy Chief, State & Private Forestry.
[FR Doc. E8-2010 Filed 2-1-08; 8:45 am]
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