Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the South Carolina Advisory Committee, 23417-23418 [E8-9478]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 84 / Wednesday, April 30, 2008 / Notices taken until 30 days after the date of this publication in the Federal Register. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service Kevin D. Norton, State Conservationist. [FR Doc. E8–9408 Filed 4–29–08; 8:45 am] BA–41 South Shore of the Pen Shoreline Protection and Marsh Creation; Jefferson Parish, LA BILLING CODE 3410–16–P Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Housing Service Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact. ACTION: SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; the Council on Environmental Quality Guidelines (40 CFR Part 1500); and the Natural Resources Conservation Service Guidelines (7 CFR Part 650); the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives notice that an environmental impact statement is not being prepared for the South Shore of the Pen Shoreline Protection and Marsh Creation Project (BA–41), Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin D. Norton, State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 3737 Government Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71302; telephone (318) 473– 7751. The environmental assessment of the federally assisted action indicates that the project will not cause significant local, regional, or national impacts on the environment. As a result of these findings, Kevin D. Norton, State Conservationist, has determined that preparation and review of an environmental impact statement is not needed for this project. The project is expected to produce a net gain of 211 acres of emergent marsh over 20 years. The proposed project consists of installing approximately 11,750 feet of foreshore rock dike and creating and nourishing approximately 307 acres of marsh. The Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) has been forwarded to the Environmental Protection Agency and to various federal, state, and local agencies and interested parties. A limited number of copies of the FONSI are available to fill single copy requests at the above address. Basic data collected during the environmental assessment are on file and may be reviewed by contacting Kevin D. Norton. No administrative action on implementation of the proposal will be rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:09 Apr 29, 2008 Jkt 214001 Notice of Availability of Funds, MultiFamily Housing, Single Family Housing Rural Housing Service, USDA. Notice; correction. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Rural Housing Service published a document in the Federal Register on March 28, 2008, announcing the availability of housing funds for fiscal year 2008. The document contained incorrect percentage allocations under the heading for Single Family Housing (SFH). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Martha E. Burton, Program Analyst, Program Support Staff, Policy Support Branch, USDA, Rural Development, STOP 0761, Room 6900, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–0781. Telephone: 202–720–9651 (this is not a toll free number) or (800) 877–8339 (TDD-Federal Information Relay Service) or via e-mail at martha.burton@wdc.usda.gov. Correction: In the Federal Register of March 28, 2008, in FR Doc. E8–6332, on page 16628, in the chart titled ‘‘Information on Basic Formula Criteria, Data Source and Weight, Administrative Allocation, Pooling of Funds, and Availability of the Allocation,’’ correct item No. 4 under section 502 Direct RH Loans and section 504 Loans and Grants: a. First quarter to read 50 percent; b. second quarter to read 75 percent; and c. third quarter to read 100 percent. Dated: April 18, 2008. Peter D. Morgan, Acting Administrator, Rural Housing Service. [FR Doc. E8–9484 Filed 4–29–08; 8:45 am] 23417 Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), that a public briefing meeting of the Alabama Advisory Committee to the Commission will convene on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 9 a.m. and adjourn at approximately 5 p.m. at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, 16th Street and 6th Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35228. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a public briefing meeting to receive information on the ‘‘Civil Rights Implications of Eminent Domain Policies and Practices in Alabama’’ and ‘‘Religious Freedom in Alabama Public Schools.’’ Members of the public are entitled to submit written comments. The comments must be received in the regional office by May 9, 2008. The address is U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 400 State Avenue, Suite 908, Kansas City, Kansas 66101. Persons wishing to e-mail their comments, or to present their comments verbally at the meeting, or who desire additional information should contact Farella E. Robinson, Regional Director, Central Regional Office, at (913) 551–1400 or by e-mail to frobinson@usccr.gov. Hearing-impaired persons who will attend the meeting and require the services of a sign language interpreter should contact the Regional Office at least ten (10) working days before the scheduled date of the meeting. Records generated by this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Central Regional Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Persons interested in the work of this advisory committee are advised to go to the Commission’s Web site, https://www.usccr.gov, or to contact the Central Regional Office at the above e-mail or street address. The meeting will be conducted pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the Commission and FACA. Dated in Washington, DC, April 25, 2008. Christopher Byrnes, Chief, Regional Programs Coordination Unit. [FR Doc. E8–9483 Filed 4–29–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6335–01–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the Alabama Advisory Committee Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission), and the PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the South Carolina Advisory Committee Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), that a planning meeting of the South Carolina Advisory Committee to E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1 23418 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 84 / Wednesday, April 30, 2008 / Notices the Commission will convene at 1 p.m. and adjourn at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in the Board Room of the Manor House, 316 Senate St., Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The purpose of the meeting is to provide ethics training and orientation to the members, discuss past projects, and plan future projects. Members of the public are entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office by Friday, April 25, 2008. The address is Southern Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 61 Forsyth St., SW., Suite 18T40, Atlanta, GA 30303. Persons wishing to e-mail their comments or who desire additional information should contact Peter Minarik, Regional Director, Southern Regional Office, at (404) 562– 7000, or by e-mail at pminarik@usccr.gov. Hearing-impaired persons who will attend the meetings and require the services of a sign language interpreter should contact the Regional Office at least ten (10) working days before the scheduled date of the meeting. Records generated from these meetings may be inspected and reproduced at the Southern Regional Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Persons interested in the work of this advisory committee are advised to go to the Commission’s Web site, https:// www.usccr.gov, or to contact the Southern Regional Office at the above e-mail or street address. The meeting will be conducted pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the Commission and FACA. Dated in Washington, DC, April 25, 2008. Christopher Byrnes, Chief, Regional Programs Coordination Unit. [FR Doc. E8–9478 Filed 4–29–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6335–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: International Trade Administration (ITA). Title: Application for the President’s ‘‘E’’ and ‘‘E Star’’ Awards for Export Expansion. Form Number(s): ITA–725P. OMB Control Number: 0625–0065. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 200. Number of Respondents: 10. Average Hours per Response: 20. Needs and Uses: The ‘‘E’’ Award was created by Executive Order of the President in 1961 to afford suitable recognition to persons, firms, or organizations that contribute significantly in the efforts to increase U.S. exports and to encourage U.S. companies to sell their products and services internationally. The ‘‘E Star’’ Award was authorized by the Secretary of Commerce in 1969 to afford continuing recognition of noteworthy export promotion efforts. Over 2,100 companies and organizations have been recognized with the President’s ‘‘E’’ Award and over 300 companies and organizations have been recognized with the President’s ‘‘E Star’’ Award. The criteria for the awards include: • Continuous increase in exports/ export service for a four-year period (‘‘E’’ Award) or three-year period (‘‘E Star’’ Award). • ‘‘E’’ and ‘‘E Star’’ Awards for Exports: Demonstration of how a marketing strategy led to an increase in export sales and/or how the marketing plan enabled the firm to enter new markets; how the organization met challenges; and how the firm has worked with U.S. Government export promotion agencies. • ‘‘E’’ and ‘‘E Star’’ Awards for Export Service: Demonstration of how services used by exporters led to increases and results, and the effectiveness of promotional programs. The ‘‘E’’ and ‘‘E Star’’ Awards are our nation’s highest honor for American exporters. ‘‘E’’ Awards recognize firms and organizations for their competitive achievements in world markets, as well as the benefits of their success to the U.S. economy. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Frequency: Once. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395–3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, Fax number (202) 395–7285 or via the Internet at David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov. Dated: April 25, 2008. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E8–9476 Filed 4–29–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–FP–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economic Development Administration Notice of Petitions by Firms for Determination of Eligibility To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce. AGENCY: Notice and Opportunity for Public Comment. ACTION: Pursuant to Section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2341 et seq.), the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has received petitions for certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance from the firms listed below. EDA has initiated separate investigations to determine whether increased imports into the United States of articles like or directly competitive with those produced by each firm contributed importantly to the total or partial separation of the firm’s workers, or threat. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 84 (Wednesday, April 30, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23417-23418]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-9478]


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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS


Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the South Carolina 
Advisory Committee

    Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and 
regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), that a planning meeting of the 
South Carolina Advisory Committee to

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the Commission will convene at 1 p.m. and adjourn at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 
May 6, 2008, in the Board Room of the Manor House, 316 Senate St., 
Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The purpose of the meeting is to 
provide ethics training and orientation to the members, discuss past 
projects, and plan future projects.
    Members of the public are entitled to submit written comments; the 
comments must be received in the regional office by Friday, April 25, 
2008. The address is Southern Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil 
Rights, 61 Forsyth St., SW., Suite 18T40, Atlanta, GA 30303. Persons 
wishing to e-mail their comments or who desire additional information 
should contact Peter Minarik, Regional Director, Southern Regional 
Office, at (404) 562-7000, or by e-mail at pminarik@usccr.gov.
    Hearing-impaired persons who will attend the meetings and require 
the services of a sign language interpreter should contact the Regional 
Office at least ten (10) working days before the scheduled date of the 
meeting.
    Records generated from these meetings may be inspected and 
reproduced at the Southern Regional Office, as they become available, 
both before and after the meeting. Persons interested in the work of 
this advisory committee are advised to go to the Commission's Web site, 
https://www.usccr.gov, or to contact the Southern Regional Office at the 
above e-mail or street address.
    The meeting will be conducted pursuant to the provisions of the 
rules and regulations of the Commission and FACA.

    Dated in Washington, DC, April 25, 2008.
Christopher Byrnes,
Chief, Regional Programs Coordination Unit.
 [FR Doc. E8-9478 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am]
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