National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, 79039-79040 [E8-30657]

Download as PDF 79039 Notices Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 248 Wednesday, December 24, 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 Food Safety and Inspection Service [Docket No. FSIS–2008–0038] The National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection; Nominations for Membership mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting nominations for membership on the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). The full Committee consists of 16–18 members, and each person selected is expected to serve a 2-year term. DATES: The names of the nominees and their typed curricula vitae or resumes must be postmarked no later than January 23, 2009. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be submitted by e-mail to NACMPI@fsis.usda.gov, or by mail to Mr. Alfred V. Almanza, Administrator, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), USDA, in care of Faye Smith, Room 1175–South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–3700, or by fax to (202) 720–5704. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Faye Smith, Public Affairs Specialist, Congressional and Public Affairs Office, FSIS, telephone (202) 205–3826; Fax (202) 720–5704; e-mail faye.smith@fsis.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, USDA is seeking nominees for membership on the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection. The Committee provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary on meat and poultry inspection programs, pursuant to sections 7(c), 24, 301(a)(3), VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:45 Dec 23, 2008 Jkt 217001 and 301(c) of the Federal Meat Inspection Act, 21 U.S.C. 607(c), 624, 645, 661(a)(3), and 661(c), and to sections 5(a)(3), 5(c), 8(b), and 11(e) of the Poultry Products Inspection Act, 21 U.S.C. 454(a)(3), 454(c), 457(b), and 460(e). Nominations for membership are being sought from persons representing industry, academia, State and local government officials, public health organizations, and consumers and consumer organizations. Nomination materials including the names of the nominees and their typed curricula vitae or resumes, must be submitted to the person listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. Form AD–755, Advisory Committee Membership Background Information, is available on-line in Word and PDF format at https://www.fsis.usda.gov/ About_FSIS/NACMPI_Nominations/ index.asp. Appointments to the Committee will be made by the Secretary. To ensure that recommendations of the Committee take into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, membership will include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. It is anticipated that the Committee will meet at least twice annually. Additional Public Notification Public awareness of all segments of rulemaking and policy development is important. Consequently, in an effort to ensure that minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are aware of this notice, FSIS will announce it online through the FSIS Web page located at https://www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations/ 2008_Notices_Index/. 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This service is available at https://www.fsis.usda.gov/news_and_ events/email_subscription/. Options range from recalls to export information to regulations, directives and notices. Customers can add or delete subscriptions themselves, and have the option to password protect their accounts. Done at Washington, DC, on December 19, 2008. Alfred V. Almanza, Administrator. [FR Doc. E8–30673 Filed 12–23–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council Forest Service, USDA. Announcement for the 2009 U.S. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The National Urban and Community Foresty Advisory Council, (NUCFAC), is charged, by law, to provide recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture on urban forestry related issues and opportunities. Part of the Council’s role is to recommend the criteria for the U.S. Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry, (U&CF) Challenge Cost Share Grant Program. NUCFAC has revised their criteria for the U.S. Forest Service’s U&CF Challenge Cost Share Grant Program for 2009. The new U&CF Challenge Cost Share Grant Program will be solicited in two categories: Innovation grants and Best Practices grants. At total anticipated amount of one million dollars will be divided in half between the two categories. Innovation Grants Innovation grants, are to focus on one of the Council’s identified priority issues confronting the UC&F E:\FR\FM\24DEN1.SGM 24DEN1 79040 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 248 / Wednesday, December 24, 2008 / Notices community: Energy Conservation, Climate Change and Public Health. NUCFAC will seek proposals from organizations and partnerships that demonstrate the reach, resources and expertise needed to deliver meaningful, replicable results. As much as $500,000 would be available in 2009 for one or more Innovation Grants. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 2009 Best Practices Grants • Smaller grants will be funded up to $50,000 per application for organizations that can implement, demonstrate, and disseminate replicable approaches to: Make best practices/ latest science in urban forestry accessible to practitioners; • Nurture networks of urban forestry practitioners within existing conservation, organizations, professional societies, social networks, and Internet communities; and • Address other challenges to the U&CF community. DATES: Applications are available electronically at the following Web site, https://www.grants.gov, due by 11:59 p.m., February 17, 2009. Those that do not have access to a computer may request a hardcopy of the application and instructions by contacting Nancy Stremple at the address below. ADDRESSES: Written comments concerning this announcement should be addressed to Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff to National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, 201 14th St., SW., Yates Building (1 Central) MS–1151, Washington, DC 20250–1151. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to nstremple@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 202–690–5792. 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 201 14th St., SW., Yates Building (1 Central) MS– 1151, Washington, DC 20250–1151. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 202–205–1054 to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff or Robert Prather, Staff Assistant to National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, 201 14th St., SW., Yates Building (1 Central) MS– 1151, Washington, DC 20250–1151, phone 202–205–1054. 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:45 Dec 23, 2008 Jkt 217001 The 2009 U.S. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant instructions and application are posted on https:// www.grants.gov. The instructions only will be posted on the NUCFAC and U.S. Forest Service Web sites at: https:// www.treelink.org/nucfac and https:// www.fs.fed.us/ucf/nucfac. If interested applicants are not already registered in grants.gov, they are encouraged to register now. The process may take up to two weeks to collect the required information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: December 18, 2008. Robin L. Thompson, Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry. [FR Doc. E8–30657 Filed 12–23–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) AGENCY: Northern Region, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of New Fee Sites. SUMMARY: Pending public comments and feedback received through the BLM Resource Advisory Council (BLM RAC) review and recommendation process, the following National Forests and National Grasslands in the Northern Region propose to begin charging new fees at the following recreation sites: The Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest will begin charging new fees for overnight camping at Pintler Campground ($5/night) with an additional vehicle fee of $3/vehicle; East Fork Campground ($8/night) with an additional vehicle fee of $3/vehicle; North Van Houten Campground ($9/ night) with an additional vehicle fee of $3/vehicle; South Van Houten Campground ($9/night) with an additional vehicle fee of $3/vehicle Twin Lakes Campground ($9/night) with an additional vehicle fee of $3/ vehicle; for day use at Canyon Creek Day Use Site ($4/site), and for the overnight rental at Long Tom Cabin ($40/night); and at Springhill Cabin ($50/night). Bitterroot National Forest will begin charging new fees for overnight camping at Blodgett Campground ($8/night); for day use at Willoughby Group Site ($50); for the overnight rental of Lost Horse Cabin ($50/night); and Boulder Point Lookout ($35/night). The Clearwater National PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Forest will begin charging new fees for the overnight rental of Wendover Cabin ($40/night). The Custer National Forest will begin charging new fees for overnight camping at Jimmy Joe Campground ($10/night) with an extra vehicle fee of $5/night; Palisades Campground ($10/night) with an extra vehicle fee of $5/night; M K Campground ($10/night) with an extra vehicle fee of $5/night; and Initial Creek Campground ($10/night) with an extra vehicle fee of $5/night. The Dakota Prairie Grasslands will begin charging new fees for overnight camping at Burning Coal Vein Campground ($10/ night). The Idaho Panhandle National Forest will begin charging new fees for overnight camping at Cedar Creek Campground ($8/night) with an extra vehicle fee of $2/night; Telichpah Campground ($8/night) with an additional vehicle fee of $2/night; Tripod Point Campground ($5/night); Distillery Bay Campground ($5/night); Bottle Bay Campground ($5/night); and Teacher Bay Campground ($5/night). The Idaho Panhandle National Forest will also begin charging a dump station fee of $3 at Upper Landing Dump Station for each tank downloaded. The Nez Perce National Forest will begin charging new fees for the overnight rental of Sourdough Lookout ($30/ night); Moore’s Station Cabin ($50/ night); Elk Mountain Cabin ($35/night); Selway Falls Cabin ($50/night); Burnt Knob Lookout ($25/night); Square Mountain Lookout ($25/night); and Indian Hill Cabin ($35/night). Rentals of other cabins and lookouts throughout the Northern Region have shown that the public appreciates and enjoys the availability of historic rental cabins and lookouts as well as campgrounds and group camping sites. Funds from the cabin rentals, campgrounds, group camping site, day use site and dump station will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of recreation sites. DATES: Pending additional public comment and BLM Resource Advisory Committee review and recommendation regarding charging new fees at these proposed sites, the cabins, lookouts, campgrounds, group camping site, group use day use site, day use site and RV dump station could become available as early as June 24, 2009. Additionally, fee pricing may be adjusted per the proposed Region One Regional Recreation Fee schedule, per public and BLM RAC comments on the framework and fee pricing schedule, which will also go through Federal Register notice, regional and local E:\FR\FM\24DEN1.SGM 24DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 248 (Wednesday, December 24, 2008)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-30657]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Announcement for the 2009 U.S. Forest Service Urban and 
Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program.

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SUMMARY: The National Urban and Community Foresty Advisory Council, 
(NUCFAC), is charged, by law, to provide recommendations to the 
Secretary of Agriculture on urban forestry related issues and 
opportunities. Part of the Council's role is to recommend the criteria 
for the U.S. Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry, (U&CF) 
Challenge Cost Share Grant Program.
    NUCFAC has revised their criteria for the U.S. Forest Service's 
U&CF Challenge Cost Share Grant Program for 2009. The new U&CF 
Challenge Cost Share Grant Program will be solicited in two categories: 
Innovation grants and Best Practices grants. At total anticipated 
amount of one million dollars will be divided in half between the two 
categories.

Innovation Grants

    Innovation grants, are to focus on one of the Council's identified 
priority issues confronting the UC&F

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community: Energy Conservation, Climate Change and Public Health.
    NUCFAC will seek proposals from organizations and partnerships that 
demonstrate the reach, resources and expertise needed to deliver 
meaningful, replicable results. As much as $500,000 would be available 
in 2009 for one or more Innovation Grants.

2009 Best Practices Grants

     Smaller grants will be funded up to $50,000 per 
application for organizations that can implement, demonstrate, and 
disseminate replicable approaches to: Make best practices/latest 
science in urban forestry accessible to practitioners;
     Nurture networks of urban forestry practitioners within 
existing conservation, organizations, professional societies, social 
networks, and Internet communities; and
     Address other challenges to the U&CF community.

DATES: Applications are available electronically at the following Web 
site, https://www.grants.gov, due by 11:59 p.m., February 17, 2009.
    Those that do not have access to a computer may request a hardcopy 
of the application and instructions by contacting Nancy Stremple at the 
address below.

ADDRESSES: Written comments concerning this announcement should be 
addressed to Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff to National Urban and 
Community Forestry Advisory Council, 201 14th St., SW., Yates Building 
(1 Central) MS-1151, Washington, DC 20250-1151. Comments may also be 
sent via e-mail to nstremple@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 202-690-
5792.
    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 201 14th St., SW., 
Yates Building (1 Central) MS-1151, Washington, DC 20250-1151. Visitors 
are encouraged to call ahead to 202-205-1054 to facilitate entry into 
the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff or 
Robert Prather, Staff Assistant to National Urban and Community 
Forestry Advisory Council, 201 14th St., SW., Yates Building (1 
Central) MS-1151, Washington, DC 20250-1151, phone 202-205-1054.
    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 2009 U.S. Forest Service Urban and 
Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant instructions and 
application are posted on https://www.grants.gov. The instructions only 
will be posted on the NUCFAC and U.S. Forest Service Web sites at: 
https://www.treelink.org/nucfac and https://www.fs.fed.us/ucf/nucfac.
    If interested applicants are not already registered in grants.gov, 
they are encouraged to register now. The process may take up to two 
weeks to collect the required information.

    Dated: December 18, 2008.
Robin L. Thompson,
Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry.
[FR Doc. E8-30657 Filed 12-23-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-11-P
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