Request for Proposals for Two Special Focus Grants From National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, 17948 [E9-8954]

Download as PDF 17948 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 74 / Monday, April 20, 2009 / Notices identified in the CER. Substantive comments received prior to by June 15, 2009 will be of the most value in evaluating public response to the adequacy of the need for change topics outlined in the report and for developing the initial proposed draft plan. It is important to participate in the plan revision process as only those parties who participate in the planning process through the submission of written comments may submit an objection later in the proposed plan development process pursuant to 36 CFR 219.13(a). Comments received during the planning process, including names and addresses of those who commented will be part of the public record available for public inspection. The Responsible Official shall accept and consider comments submitted anonymously. Estimated Schedule The forest plan revision process for the Kaibab National Forest officially begins with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Public meetings will be held following release of the initial proposed draft plan, which is scheduled for July 2009. The dates, times, and locations of these meetings will be posted on the forest’s Web site: https://www.fs.fed.us/r3/kai/planrevision/. A more refined draft of the proposed forest plan will be available for predecisional review in the fall of 2009, with approval of the final plan scheduled to occur in September 2010. Responsible Official The Forest Supervisor of the Kaibab National Forest, Michael R. Williams, is the Responsible Official (36 CFR 219.2(b)(1)). (Authority: 36 CFR 219.9(b)(2)(i), 73 FR 21509, April 21, 2008) Dated: April 14, 2009. Michael R. Williams, Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. E9–8999 Filed 4–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Request for Proposals for Two Special Focus Grants From National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council Forest Service, USDA. Announcement of request for proposals for two special focus grants. rmajette on PRODPC74 with NOTICES AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The National Urban and Community Foresty Advisory Council (NUCFAC) is charged by law to provide VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:02 Apr 17, 2009 Jkt 217001 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 Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (Forest Service) Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Challenge Cost Share Grant Program. NUCFAC has recommended two special focus grant proposals for the Forest Service’s 2009 U&CF Challenge Cost Share Grant Program. Therefore, the Forest Service is requesting proposals for the following two grants: Outreach Scholarships and Storm Event Protocol. Each grant will be solicited separately. DATES: Grant proposal applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, June 5, 2009. ADDRESSES: Grant proposal applications must be submitted to https:// www.grants.gov. Electronic grant instructions and applications are posted on https://www.grants.gov. The instructions also are posted on the Forest Service Web site https:// www.fs.fed.us/ucf/nucfac. An application must be registered in grants.gov in order to submit an application. The registration process may take up to two weeks. Hard copies of the applications are available to applicants who do not have access to a computer. For a copy, contact 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. To ensure timely submittal, it is recommended that all hardcopy applications be delivered through a courier service to the adress noted above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Stremple or Pamela Williams, U.S. Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry, 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: A brief description of each of the special focus grant proposals follow. Outreach Scholarships. This grant focuses on funding up to $100,000 for proposals that provide scholarships to non-traditional or underserved participants, and requires significant documentation of implementation of PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 knowledge gained from the urban forestry related event. Storm Event Protocol. This grant focuses on funding up to $50,000 for the development of a new storm event protocol that blends urban forest programs with emergency management operations. The purpose is to reduce the impact of storms on urban forests, lessen personal injuries and property damage, and decrease emergency management costs. Dated: April 13, 2009. Robin L. Thompson, Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry. [FR Doc. E9–8954 Filed 4–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration United States Standards for Whole Dry Peas and Split Peas AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA. ACTION: Notice; request for public comment. SUMMARY: The Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is soliciting comments on the proposed revisions to the United States Standards for Whole Dry Peas and Split Peas. The proposal would amend the general definitions, ‘‘Whole Dry Peas’’ and ‘‘Split Peas,’’ and the following specific definitions: ‘‘Smooth Green Dry Peas,’’ ‘‘Smooth Yellow Dry Peas,’’ ‘‘Wrinkled Dry Peas,’’ ‘‘Green Split Peas’’ and ‘‘Yellow Split Peas.’’ In addition, GIPSA proposes to modify the classification term and associated definitions, ‘‘Winter Dry Peas’’ and ‘‘Winter Split Peas.’’ These proposed changes will help facilitate the marketing of new winter pea variety releases and help ensure the purity of class for ‘‘Whole Dry Peas’’ and ‘‘Split Peas.’’ DATES: GIPSA will consider comments received by May 20, 2009. ADDRESSES: You may submit your written or electronic comments on this notice to: • Mail: Tess Butler, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 1643–S, Washington, DC 20250–3604. • E-Mail comments to comments.gipsa@usda.gov. • Fax: (202) 690–2173 • Internet: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov and follow the On- E:\FR\FM\20APN1.SGM 20APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 74 (Monday, April 20, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 17948]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-8954]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Request for Proposals for Two Special Focus Grants From National 
Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Announcement of request for proposals for two special focus 
grants.

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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 Forest 
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture's (Forest Service) Urban and 
Community Forestry (U&CF) Challenge Cost Share Grant Program. NUCFAC 
has recommended two special focus grant proposals for the Forest 
Service's 2009 U&CF Challenge Cost Share Grant Program. Therefore, the 
Forest Service is requesting proposals for the following two grants: 
Outreach Scholarships and Storm Event Protocol. Each grant will be 
solicited separately.

DATES: Grant proposal applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m., 
Eastern Time, June 5, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Grant proposal applications must be submitted to https://www.grants.gov. Electronic grant instructions and applications are 
posted on https://www.grants.gov. The instructions also are posted on 
the Forest Service Web site https://www.fs.fed.us/ucf/nucfac. An 
application must be registered in grants.gov in order to submit an 
application. The registration process may take up to two weeks.
    Hard copies of the applications are available to applicants who do 
not have access to a computer. For a copy, contact 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. To ensure timely submittal, it is 
recommended that all hardcopy applications be delivered through a 
courier service to the adress noted above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Stremple or Pamela Williams, 
U.S. Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry, 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: A brief description of each of the special 
focus grant proposals follow.
    Outreach Scholarships. This grant focuses on funding up to $100,000 
for proposals that provide scholarships to non-traditional or 
underserved participants, and requires significant documentation of 
implementation of knowledge gained from the urban forestry related 
event.
    Storm Event Protocol. This grant focuses on funding up to $50,000 
for the development of a new storm event protocol that blends urban 
forest programs with emergency management operations. The purpose is to 
reduce the impact of storms on urban forests, lessen personal injuries 
and property damage, and decrease emergency management costs.

    Dated: April 13, 2009.
Robin L. Thompson,
Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry.
[FR Doc. E9-8954 Filed 4-17-09; 8:45 am]
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