Renewal of the Sporting Conservation Council, 13009 [E8-4857]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 48 / Tuesday, March 11, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency U.S. Customs and Border Protection [FEMA–1745–DR] Tennessee; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. AGENCY: ACTION: Tuna—Tariff-Rate Quota; The TariffRate Quota for Calendar Year 2008 Tuna Classifiable Under Subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) Notice. Announcement of the quota quantity of tuna in airtight containers for Calendar Year 2008. ACTION: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Tennessee (FEMA–1745–DR), dated February 7, 2008, and related determinations. SUMMARY: EFFECTIVE DATE: February 29, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2705. The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Tennessee is hereby amended to include the following area among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of February 7, 2008. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Fentress County for Public Assistance. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In Presidential Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidential Declared Disaster Assistance—Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidential Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs, 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.) yshivers on PROD1PC62 with NOTICES R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E8–4783 Filed 3–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–10–P Each year the tariff-rate quota for tuna described in subheading 1604.14.22, HTSUS, is based on the apparent United States consumption of tuna in airtight containers during the preceding Calendar Year. This document sets forth the tariff-rate quota for Calendar Year 2008. SUMMARY: The 2008 tariff-rate quota is applicable to tuna entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period January 1, through December 31, 2008. EFFECTIVE DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Headquarters Quota Branch, Textile/ Apparel Policy and Programs Division, Trade Policy and Programs, Office of International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Washington, DC 20229, (202) 863–6560. Background It has been determined that 17,667,724 kilograms of tuna in air-tight containers may be entered and withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the Calendar Year 2008, at the rate of 6 percent ad valorem under subheading 1604.14.22, HTSUS. Any such tuna which is entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the current calendar year in excess of this quota will be dutiable at the rate of 12.5 percent ad valorem under subheading 1604.14.30 HTSUS. Dated: March 6, 2008. Daniel Baldwin, Assistant Commissioner, Office of International Trade. [FR Doc. E8–4806 Filed 3–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary Renewal of the Sporting Conservation Council AGENCY: ACTION: Office of the Secretary, Interior. Notice of renewal. SUMMARY: This notice is published in accordance with section 9a(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Following consultation with the General Services Administration, the Secretary of the Interior hereby renews the Sporting Conservation Council for 2 years. The Council’s charter will be filed under the Act March 26, 2008. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Phyllis T. Seitts, 602–906–5603. The Council provides advice and guidance to the Federal Government through the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture on how to increase public awareness of the importance of wildlife resources and the social and economic benefits of recreational hunting. The purpose of the Council is to advise the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture about wildlife conservation endeavors that benefit recreational hunting and wildlife resources and that encourage partnerships among the public, the sportsman conservation community, and Federal and State Governments. Council membership includes representatives from State fish and wildlife agencies, game bird hunting organizations, wildlife conservation organizations, big game hunting organizations, and the hunting community. The Council functions solely as an advisory body and in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2). The certification is published below. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Certification I hereby certify that the renewal of the Sporting Conservation Council is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties by the Department of the Interior mandated pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1457 and provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742a–742j). Dated: February 29, 2008. Dirk Kempthorne, Secretary of the Interior. [FR Doc. E8–4857 Filed 3–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:44 Mar 10, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13009 E:\FR\FM\11MRN1.SGM 11MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 11, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 13009]
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[FR Doc No: E8-4857]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Secretary


Renewal of the Sporting Conservation Council

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of renewal.

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SUMMARY: This notice is published in accordance with section 9a(2) of 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Following consultation with the 
General Services Administration, the Secretary of the Interior hereby 
renews the Sporting Conservation Council for 2 years.

DATES: The Council's charter will be filed under the Act March 26, 
2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Phyllis T. Seitts, 602-906-5603.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council provides advice and guidance to 
the Federal Government through the Department of the Interior and the 
Department of Agriculture on how to increase public awareness of the 
importance of wildlife resources and the social and economic benefits 
of recreational hunting. The purpose of the Council is to advise the 
Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture about 
wildlife conservation endeavors that benefit recreational hunting and 
wildlife resources and that encourage partnerships among the public, 
the sportsman conservation community, and Federal and State 
Governments.
    Council membership includes representatives from State fish and 
wildlife agencies, game bird hunting organizations, wildlife 
conservation organizations, big game hunting organizations, and the 
hunting community.
    The Council functions solely as an advisory body and in compliance 
with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 
Appendix 2). The certification is published below.

Certification

    I hereby certify that the renewal of the Sporting Conservation 
Council is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the 
performance of duties by the Department of the Interior mandated 
pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1457 and provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Act 
of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742a-742j).

    Dated: February 29, 2008.
Dirk Kempthorne,
Secretary of the Interior.
[FR Doc. E8-4857 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am]
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