Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee, 9799 [E8-3402]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 36 / Friday, February 22, 2008 / Notices Dated: February 19, 2008. Ken Mittelholtz, Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E8–3406 Filed 2–21–08; 8:45 am] Summary: EPA expressed a lack of objections to the proposed action. Rating LO. Final EISs EIS No. 20070354, ERP No. F–AFS– J02053–CO, Deer Creek Shaft and E Seam Methane Drainage Wells Project, Construct, Operate and Reclaim up to 137 Methane Drainage Well, Federal Coal lease, Paonia Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Delta and Gunnison Counties, CO. Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency. EIS No. 20070544, ERP No. F–AFS– L65531–OR, Invasive Plant Treatments within the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and the Crooked River National Grassland, Reduction of Invasive Plant Infestation and Protection of Uninfested Areas, Implementation, Several Cos. OR. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. EIS No. 20080000, ERP No. F–FHW– L40213–WA, Southeast Issaquah Bypass Construction, Updated Information, New North/South Arterial Connecting Front Street with I–90 at the Sunset Interchange, Rightof-Way Permit, NPDES Permit and COE Section 404 Permit, King County, WA. Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency. EIS No. 20080023, ERP No. F–NOA– E91020–00, Snapper Grouper Fishery Amendment 15A, Proposes Management Reference Points and Rebuilding Plans for Snowy Grouper, Black Sea Bass and Red Porgy, South Atlantic Region. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. EIS No. 20080041, ERP No. FS–AFS– L65369–00, Southwest Idaho Ecogroup Land and Resource Management Plan, Supplements the Rangeland Resource Section of the 2003 FEIS Concerning Terrestrial Management Indicator Species (MIS), Boise National Forest, Payette National Forest and Sawtooth National Forest, Forest Plan Revision, Implementation, Several Counties, ID; Malhaur County, OR, and Box Elder County, UT. Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:38 Feb 21, 2008 Jkt 214001 BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8533–3] Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, EPA gives notice of a meeting of the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC). The purpose of the FRRCC is to provide advice to the Administrator of EPA on environmental issues and programs that impact, or are of concern to, farms, ranches, and rural communities. The FRRCC is a part of EPA’s efforts to expand cooperative working relationships with the agriculture industry and others who are interested in agricultural issues and to achieve greater progress in environmental protection. The purpose of the meeting is to initiate: Discussion of the impacts of Agency agriculture-related programs, policies, and regulations regarding climate change and renewable energy; identification and development of a comprehensive environmental strategy for livestock operations; and development of a constructive approach or framework to address areas of common interest between sustainable agriculture and protection of the environment. The meeting will also include a public comment session. A copy of the meeting agenda will be posted at https://www.epa.gov/ agriculture/frrcc. DATES: The Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee will hold an open meeting on Thursday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. (registration at 8 a.m.) to 5:30 p.m, and Friday, March 14, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at The Madison Hotel, 1177 Fifteenth Street, NW., Washington, DC. Telephone: 202–862–1600. The meeting is open to the public, with limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alicia Kaiser, Designated Federal Officer, kaiser.alicia@epa.gov, 202–564– PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9799 7273, U.S. EPA, Office of the Administrator (1101A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Requests to make brief oral comments or provide written statements to the FRRCC should be sent to Alicia Kaiser, Designated Federal Officer, at the contact information above. All requests must be submitted no later than March 6, 2008. Meeting Access: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Alicia Kaiser at 202–564–7273 or kaiser.alicia@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Alicia Kaiser, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: February 11, 2008. Alicia Kaiser, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. E8–3402 Filed 2–21–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8533–2] Good Neighbor Environmental Board Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463, EPA gives notice of a meeting of the Good Neighbor Environmental Board (Board). The Board meets three times each calendar year, twice at different locations along the U.S. border with Mexico, and once in Washington, DC. It was created in 1992 by the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act, Public Law 102–532, 7 U.S.C. 5404. Implementing authority was delegated to the Administrator of EPA under Executive Order 12916. The Board is responsible for providing advice to the President and the Congress on environmental and infrastructure issues and needs within the States contiguous to Mexico in order to improve the quality of life of persons residing on the United States side of the border. The statute calls for the Board to have representatives from U.S. Government agencies; the governments of the States of Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas; and private organizations with expertise on environmental and infrastructure issues along the southwest border. E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 36 (Friday, February 22, 2008)]
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[FR Doc No: E8-3402]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8533-3]


Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, 
EPA gives notice of a meeting of the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities 
Committee (FRRCC). The purpose of the FRRCC is to provide advice to the 
Administrator of EPA on environmental issues and programs that impact, 
or are of concern to, farms, ranches, and rural communities. The FRRCC 
is a part of EPA's efforts to expand cooperative working relationships 
with the agriculture industry and others who are interested in 
agricultural issues and to achieve greater progress in environmental 
protection.
    The purpose of the meeting is to initiate: Discussion of the 
impacts of Agency agriculture-related programs, policies, and 
regulations regarding climate change and renewable energy; 
identification and development of a comprehensive environmental 
strategy for livestock operations; and development of a constructive 
approach or framework to address areas of common interest between 
sustainable agriculture and protection of the environment. The meeting 
will also include a public comment session. A copy of the meeting 
agenda will be posted at https://www.epa.gov/agriculture/frrcc.

DATES: The Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee will hold an 
open meeting on Thursday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. (registration at 8 
a.m.) to 5:30 p.m, and Friday, March 14, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at The Madison Hotel, 1177 
Fifteenth Street, NW., Washington, DC. Telephone: 202-862-1600. The 
meeting is open to the public, with limited seating on a first-come, 
first-served basis.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alicia Kaiser, Designated Federal 
Officer, kaiser.alicia@epa.gov, 202-564-7273, U.S. EPA, Office of the 
Administrator (1101A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20460.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Requests to make brief oral comments or 
provide written statements to the FRRCC should be sent to Alicia 
Kaiser, Designated Federal Officer, at the contact information above. 
All requests must be submitted no later than March 6, 2008.
    Meeting Access: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, please contact Alicia Kaiser at 202-564-
7273 or kaiser.alicia@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a 
disability, please contact Alicia Kaiser, preferably at least 10 days 
prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process 
your request.

    Dated: February 11, 2008.
Alicia Kaiser,
Designated Federal Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-3402 Filed 2-21-08; 8:45 am]
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