Notice of Expiring Expanded Rural Area Definition, 30880 [E8-11934]

Download as PDF 30880 Notices Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 104 Thursday, May 29, 2008 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service Pohick Creek Watershed Dam No. 3, Fairfax County, VA Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of a Finding of No Significant Impact. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 102[2][c] of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations [40 CFR Part 1500]; and the Natural Resources Conservation Service Regulations [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 rehabilitation of Pohick Creek Watershed Dam No. 3, Fairfax County, Virginia. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: W. Ray Dorsett, Acting State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 1606 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 209, Richmond, Virginia 23229. Telephone (804) 287–1691, EMail Ray.Dorsett@va.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The environmental assessment of this 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, W. Ray Dorsett, Acting State Conservationist, has determined that the preparation and review of an environmental impact statement is not needed for this project. The project purpose is continued flood prevention. The planned works of improvement include upgrading an existing floodwater retarding structure. The Notice of a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) has been forwarded to the U.S. Environmental VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:45 May 28, 2008 Jkt 214001 Protection Agency and to various Federal, State, and local agencies and interested parties. A limited number of the FONSI are available to fill single copy requests at the above address. Basic data developed during the environmental assessment are on file and may be reviewed by contacting W. Ray Dorsett at the above number. No administrative action on implementation of the proposal will be taken until 30 days after the date of this publication in the Federal Register. W. Ray Dorsett, Acting State Conservationist. [This activity is listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under 10.904, Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention, and is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372, which requires intergovernment consultation with State and local officials]. [FR Doc. E8–11936 Filed 5–28–08; 8:45 am] 75,000) under the March 13, 2006 notice will expire at the end of the current fiscal year, September 30, 2008, for areas covered under the Hurricane Katrina or Rita declarations. Financial assistance in these expanded communities must be obligated by the above-mentioned dates. Financial disaster assistance will continue in areas meeting the rural area definition of § 520 of the Act until such appropriations are expended. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Myron Wooden, Loan Specialist,Rural Housing Service, Single Family Housing Direct Loan Division, Stop 0783,1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250–0783; Telephone: 202–720–1474; FAX: 202– 720–2232; E-mail: Myron.Wooden@wdc.usda.gov. BILLING CODE 3410–16–P Dated: May 13, 2008. Russell T. Davis, Administrator, Rural Housing Service. [FR Doc. E8–11934 Filed 5–28–08; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P Rural Housing Service COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Expiring Expanded Rural Area Definition Rural Housing Service, USDA. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: On March 13, 2006 (71 FR 12671–74), a notice was published regarding the availability of hurricane disaster assistance that expanded the rural area definition for USDA Rural Development’s housing programs. USDA Rural Development’s housing programs are governed by the Housing Act of 1949, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1471, et seq.)(Act). Section 541 of the Act (42 U.S.C. 1490q), which only applies to USDA Rural Development’s housing programs, provided the authority to waive rural area requirements in § 520 of the Act (42 U.S.C. 1490) subsequent to a natural disaster. This waiver authority applied with respect to assistance under § 541. The Secretary could allocate appropriated disaster funds under § 541(a) for each fiscal year during the 3-year period beginning on the declaration of the disaster by the President. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 104 (Thursday, May 29, 2008)]
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[FR Doc No: E8-11934]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Housing Service


Notice of Expiring Expanded Rural Area Definition

AGENCY: Rural Housing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: On March 13, 2006 (71 FR 12671-74), a notice was published 
regarding the availability of hurricane disaster assistance that 
expanded the rural area definition for USDA Rural Development's housing 
programs. USDA Rural Development's housing programs are governed by the 
Housing Act of 1949, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1471, et seq.)(Act).
    Section 541 of the Act (42 U.S.C. 1490q), which only applies to 
USDA Rural Development's housing programs, provided the authority to 
waive rural area requirements in Sec.  520 of the Act (42 U.S.C. 1490) 
subsequent to a natural disaster. This waiver authority applied with 
respect to assistance under Sec.  541. The Secretary could allocate 
appropriated disaster funds under Sec.  541(a) for each fiscal year 
during the 3-year period beginning on the declaration of the disaster 
by the President.
    Notice is hereby given that the expanded rural area definition 
(which increased the population limits to 75,000) under the March 13, 
2006 notice will expire at the end of the current fiscal year, 
September 30, 2008, for areas covered under the Hurricane Katrina or 
Rita declarations. Financial assistance in these expanded communities 
must be obligated by the above-mentioned dates. Financial disaster 
assistance will continue in areas meeting the rural area definition of 
Sec.  520 of the Act until such appropriations are expended.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Myron Wooden, Loan Specialist,Rural 
Housing Service, Single Family Housing Direct Loan Division, Stop 
0783,1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0783; 
Telephone: 202-720-1474; FAX: 202-720-2232; E-mail: 
Myron.Wooden@wdc.usda.gov.

    Dated: May 13, 2008.
Russell T. Davis,
Administrator, Rural Housing Service.
[FR Doc. E8-11934 Filed 5-28-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-XV-P
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