Ouachita-Ozark Resource Advisory Committee, 12109-12110 [E9-6100]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 54 / Monday, March 23, 2009 / Notices dwashington3 on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES is anticipated for the March 26, 2009, meeting: 1:30–2:30 p.m. Introduction to the Extension Integrated Pest Management Coordination and Support Competitive Grant Program (EIPM). 2:30–5:30 p.m. Stakeholder input on general administration of EIPM, including: Solicitation of proposals; types of projects and awards; length of awards; evaluation criteria; protocols to ensure the widest program participation; allocation of funds, including protocols to solicit and consider stakeholder input; determination of priority areas; and determination of activities to be supported. A break is scheduled for 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Adjourn Persons wishing to present oral comments at the March 26, 2009, meeting are requested to pre-register by contacting Ms. Juli Obudzinski at (202) 401–5136, by fax at (202) 401–4888, or by e-mail to newEIPM@csrees.usda.gov. Participants may reserve one 5-minute comment period. More time may be available, depending on the number of people wishing to make a presentation and the time needed for questions following presentations. Reservations for oral comments will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. All other attendees may register at the meeting. Written comments may also be submitted for the record at the meeting. All comments not presented or submitted for the record at the meeting must be received by close of business Wednesday, April 29, 2009, to be considered. All comments and the official transcript of the meeting, when they become available, may be reviewed on the CSREES Web page for six months. Participants who require a sign language interpreter or other special accommodations should contact Ms. Obudzinski as directed above. Background and Purpose On October 6, 2008, CSREES held a stakeholder listening session on SmithLever 3(d) IPM restructuring due to changes found in section 7403 of the FCEA (see https://www.csrees.usda.gov/ business/reporting/stakeholder/ eipm_stakeholder.html). Changes to Smith-Lever 3(d) funding include: (1) The requirement for a competitive program delivery model as opposed to a long-standing formula-based delivery model; and (2) the inclusion of 1890 Institutions and the University of the District of Columbia as eligible entities to receive 3(d) funds. The primary intent of the listening session was to gather stakeholder input on program focus and design. Prior to the listening VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:28 Mar 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 12109 session, National Program Leaders presented stakeholders with the following questions: 1. What should be the primary goals and objectives of the program? 2. How can CSREES funding be optimized? 3. Should there be a limit on the number of proposals that can be submitted by each eligible institution? 4. What criteria should be used in the proposal review and selection process? 5. Should regional, multi-institutional or multi-state proposals be encouraged? 6. Should proposals addressing gaps in current program coverage (organic, small farms, etc.) be given greater emphasis in the evaluative process? 7. What limits should be set on funding and project duration? The written comment period ran from October 6 through November 15, 2008. Over 400 written comments were received. A written summary of the comments is available at https:// www.csrees.usda.gov/business/ reporting/stakeholder/ eipm_stakeholder.html. Contained in the comments are many areas with broad agreement among stakeholders. For instance, from both verbal and written comments, it was clear that stakeholders felt the most critical issue was making the fiscal year 2009 funds available as soon as possible, which the Agency responded to by promptly issuing the EIPM–CS RFA and proceeding with the competition on a compressed schedule. Efforts were made to incorporate suggestions from the October 6, 2008, Listening Session into the FY 2009 EIPM–CS program as allowable by law. It was felt, however, that additional input could help structure the program for future years. The March 2009, Listening Session is scheduled to assist CSREES leadership in more fully addressing stakeholder needs. SUMMARY: The Fresno County Resource Advisory Committee will be meeting in Clovis, California on April 2nd. The purpose of the meeting on April 2nd will be to approve and vote on projects that have been submitted for funding. DATES: The meeting will be held on April 2, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Clovis, CA. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Sierra National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 1600 Tollhouse Rd., Clovis, CA. Send written comments to Robbin Ekman, Fresno County Resource Advisory Committee Coordinator, c/o Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District, 29688 Auberry Road, Prather, CA 93651 or electronically to rekman@fs.fed.us. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robbin Ekman, Fresno County Resource Advisory Committee Coordinator, (559) 855–5355, ext. 3341. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Committee discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Committee members. However, persons who wish to bring Payments to States Fresno County Title II project matters to the attention of the Committee may file written statements with the Committee staff before or after the meeting. Implementation Plans Forest Service CSREES plans to consider stakeholder input received from this public meeting as well as other written comments in developing the FY 2010 program guidelines. CSREES anticipates releasing the FY 2010 Request for Applications (RFA) by mid July 2009. Ouachita-Ozark Resource Advisory Committee Done at Washington, DC, this 17th day of March 2009. Colien Hefferan, Administrator, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. [FR Doc. E9–6193 Filed 3–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–22–P PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Fresno County Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: March 16, 2009. Ray Porter, District Ranger. [FR Doc. E9–6101 Filed 3–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service, USDA. Meeting notice for the OuachitaOzark Resource Advisory Committee under Section 205 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106– 393). AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: This notice is published in accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Meeting notice is hereby given for the E:\FR\FM\23MRN1.SGM 23MRN1 12110 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 54 / Monday, March 23, 2009 / Notices Ouachita-Ozark Resource Advisory Committee pursuant to Section 205 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000, Public Law 106–393. Topics to be discussed include: General information, updates on current or completed Title II projects, and next meeting agenda. DATES: The meeting will be held on April 23, 2009, beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at approximately 9 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, 8300 Wells Lake Road, Barling, Arkansas. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Caroline Mitchell, Committee Coordinator, USDA, Ouachita National Forest, P.O. Box 1270, Hot Springs, AR 71902. (501–321–5318). The meeting is open to the public. Committee discussion is limited to Forest Service staff, Committee members, and elected officials. However, persons who wish to bring matters to the attention of the Committee may file written statements with the Committee staff before or after the meeting. Individuals wishing to speak or propose agenda items must send their names and proposals to Bill Pell, DFO, P.O. Box 1270, Hot Springs, AR 71902. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: March 16, 2009. Bill Pell, Designated Federal Official. [FR Doc. E9–6100 Filed 3–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–52–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE National Agricultural Statistics Service Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: National Agricultural Statistics Service. dwashington3 on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to request revision and extension of a currently approved information collection for the Floriculture Survey. Revision to burden hours may be needed due to changes in the size of the target population, sampling design, and/or questionnaire length. VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:28 Mar 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by May 22, 2009 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number 0535–0093, by any of the following methods: • E-mail: ombofficer@nass.usda.gov. Include docket number above in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (202) 720–6396. • Mail: Mail any paper, disk, or CD– ROM submissions to: David Hancock, NASS Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5336 South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250– 2024. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Hand deliver to: David Hancock, NASS Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5336 South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph T. Reilly, Associate Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, (202) 720–4333. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Floriculture Survey. OMB Control Number: 0535–0093. Expiration Date of Approval: June 30, 2009. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to revise and extend an information collection. Abstract: The primary objective of the National Agricultural Statistics Service is to prepare and issue State and national estimates of crop and livestock production, prices, and disposition. The Floriculture Survey is currently conducted in 15 States and obtains basic agricultural statistics on production and value of floriculture and nursery products. The target population for this survey is all operations with production and sales of at least $10,000 of floriculture products. New floriculture operations that were discovered during the 2007 Census of Agriculture will be added to the list of potential respondents. The retail and wholesale quantity and value of sales are collected for fresh cut flowers, potted flowering plants, foliage plants, annual bedding/ garden plants, herbaceous perennials, cut cultivated florist greens, propagative floriculture material, and unfinished plants. Additional detail on area in production, operation value of sales, and agricultural workers is included. Content changes are minimal year to year, but always managed to avoid significant changes to the length and burden associated with each questionnaire. These statistics are used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 help administer programs and by growers and marketers in making production and marketing decisions. Authority: These data will be collected under the authority of 7 U.S.C. 2204(a). Individually identifiable data collected under this authority are governed by Section 1770 of the Food Security Act of 1985, 7 U.S.C. 2276, which requires USDA to afford strict confidentiality to non-aggregated data provided by respondents. This notice is submitted in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) and Office of Management and Budget regulations at 5 CFR part 1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29, 1995). Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average between 10 and 60 minutes per respondent. Operations with less than $100,000 in sales of floriculture products respond to a reduced number of questions related to operation characteristics while operations with sales greater than $100,000 complete the entire questionnaire. Respondents: Farms and businesses. Estimated Number of Respondents: 9,500. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 4,250 hours. Copies of this information collection and related instructions can be obtained without charge from David Hancock, NASS Clearance Officer, at (202) 690– 2388. Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, technological, or other forms of information technology collection techniques. All responses to this notice will become a matter of public record and be summarized in the request for OMB approval. Signed at Washington, DC, February 2, 2009. Joseph T. Reilly, Associate Administrator. [FR Doc. E9–6254 Filed 3–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–20–P E:\FR\FM\23MRN1.SGM 23MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 54 (Monday, March 23, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12109-12110]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-6100]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Ouachita-Ozark Resource Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Meeting notice for the Ouachita-Ozark Resource Advisory 
Committee under Section 205 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community 
Self Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-393).

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SUMMARY: This notice is published in accordance with section 10(a)(2) 
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Meeting notice is hereby given 
for the

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Ouachita-Ozark Resource Advisory Committee pursuant to Section 205 of 
the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000, 
Public Law 106-393. Topics to be discussed include: General 
information, updates on current or completed Title II projects, and 
next meeting agenda.

DATES: The meeting will be held on April 23, 2009, beginning at 6 p.m. 
and ending at approximately 9 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas 
River Valley Nature Center, 8300 Wells Lake Road, Barling, Arkansas.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Caroline Mitchell, Committee 
Coordinator, USDA, Ouachita National Forest, P.O. Box 1270, Hot 
Springs, AR 71902. (501-321-5318).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Committee 
discussion is limited to Forest Service staff, Committee members, and 
elected officials. However, persons who wish to bring matters to the 
attention of the Committee may file written statements with the 
Committee staff before or after the meeting. Individuals wishing to 
speak or propose agenda items must send their names and proposals to 
Bill Pell, DFO, P.O. Box 1270, Hot Springs, AR 71902.

    Dated: March 16, 2009.
Bill Pell,
Designated Federal Official.
 [FR Doc. E9-6100 Filed 3-20-09; 8:45 am]
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