Notice of Proposed Change to Section IV of the Virginia State Technical Guide, 41675 [E9-19765]

Download as PDF jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 158 / Tuesday, August 18, 2009 / Notices facility loan commodities that such producers produce. The FSFL program is authorized under the CCC Charter Act (15 U.S.C. 714–714p). FSA, on behalf of CCC, administers the FSFL program. The 2008 Farm Bill (Pub. L. 110–246) includes several changes to the FSFL program. The Final PEA assesses the potential environmental impacts associated with implementing changes to provisions of the FSFL program as required by sections 1404 and 1614 of the 2008 Farm Bill (7 U.S.C. 8789). The 2008 Farm Bill specifies the increases to the maximum term of a farm storage facility loan and the maximum loan amount, identifies additional commodities eligible for storage, specifies the required loan security, allows for partial disbursement of loans, and no longer requires a severance agreement if certain conditions are met. In addition, the 2008 Farm Bill gives the Secretary discretionary authority to determine other eligible facility loan commodities. The need for the Proposed Action is to implement provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill that revise the FSFL program. The specific changes to the FSFL program include: • Adding hay and renewable biomass as eligible facility loan commodities and making the appropriate storage facilities eligible for loans; • Extending the maximum loan term to 12 years; • Increasing the maximum loan amount to $500,000; • Allowing one partial loan disbursement and the final disbursement; • Specifying the loan security requirements and allowing the borrower the option to increase the down payment on a loan, instead of requiring a severance agreement from the holder of any prior lien on the real estate where the storage facility is located; and • As a discretionary provision, adding vegetables and fruits that require cold storage facilities as eligible facility loan commodities. FSA analyzed the No Action Alternative (continuation of the FSFL program as currently implemented) as an environmental baseline. The Final PEA also provides a means for the public to voice any suggestions they may have about the program and any ideas for rulemaking. The Final PEA can be reviewed online at: https:// www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area= home&subject=ecrc&topic=nep-cd. The Final PEA was completed as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321– 4347), the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations for VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:30 Aug 17, 2009 Jkt 217001 Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), and FSA’s policy and procedures (7 CFR part 799). Additional analysis under NEPA of potential impacts associated with certain implementation alternatives not included in the PEA may be conducted, as appropriate. Determination In consideration of the analysis documented in the Final PEA and the reasons outlined in the FONSI, the preferred alternative (proposed action) would not constitute a major State or Federal action that would significantly affect the human environment. In accordance with NEPA, 40 CFR part 1502.4, ‘‘Major Federal Actions Requiring the Preparation of Environmental Impact Statements,’’ and 7 CFR part 799, ‘‘Environmental Quality and Related Environmental Concerns— Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act,’’ and the regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), I find that neither the proposed action nor any of the alternatives analyzed constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Therefore, no environmental impact statement will be prepared. Signed in Washington, DC, on August 11, 2009. Jonathan W. Coppess, Acting Administrator, Farm Service Agency, and Acting Executive Vice President, Commodity Credit Corporation. [FR Doc. E9–19644 Filed 8–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service Notice of Proposed Change to Section IV of the Virginia State Technical Guide AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture. ACTION: Notice of availability of proposed changes in the Virginia NRCS State Technical Guide for review and comment. SUMMARY: It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in practice standards: #500, Obstruction Removal; #326, Clearing and Snagging; #460, Land Clearing; #572, Spoil Spreading; #466, Land Smoothing; #521C, Pond Sealing or Lining, PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41675 Bentonite Sealant; #521B, Pond Sealing or Lining, Soil Dispersant; #521A, Pond Sealing or Lining, Flexible Membrane; #521D, Pond Sealing, Compacted Clay Treatment. These practices will be used to plan and install conservation practices on cropland, pastureland, woodland, and wildlife land. DATES: Comments will be received for a 30-day period commencing with the date of this publication. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inquire in writing to John A. Bricker, State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), 1606 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 209, Richmond, Virginia 23229–5014; Telephone number (804) 287–1691; Fax number (804) 287–1737. Copies of the practice standards will be made available upon written request to the address shown above or on the Virginia NRCS Web site: https://www.va.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/ draftstandards.html. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 343 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 states that revisions made after enactment of the law to NRCS State technical guides used to carry out highly erodible land and wetland provisions of the law shall be made available for public review and comment. For the next 30 days, the NRCS in Virginia will receive comments relative to the proposed changes. Following that period, a determination will be made by the NRCS in Virginia regarding disposition of those comments and a final determination of change will be made to the subject standards. Dated: August 11, 2009. W. Ray Dorsett, Acting State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Richmond, Virginia. [FR Doc. E9–19765 Filed 8–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–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: Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Title: Short Supply—Unprocessed Western Red Cedar. OMB Control Number: 0694–0025. Form Number(s): None. E:\FR\FM\18AUN1.SGM 18AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 158 (Tuesday, August 18, 2009)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E9-19765]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


Notice of Proposed Change to Section IV of the Virginia State 
Technical Guide

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department 
of Agriculture.

ACTION: Notice of availability of proposed changes in the Virginia NRCS 
State Technical Guide for review and comment.

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SUMMARY: It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for 
Virginia that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide 
specifically in practice standards: 500, Obstruction Removal; 
326, Clearing and Snagging; 460, Land Clearing; 
572, Spoil Spreading; 466, Land Smoothing; 
521C, Pond Sealing or Lining, Bentonite Sealant; 
521B, Pond Sealing or Lining, Soil Dispersant; 521A, 
Pond Sealing or Lining, Flexible Membrane; 521D, Pond Sealing, 
Compacted Clay Treatment. These practices will be used to plan and 
install conservation practices on cropland, pastureland, woodland, and 
wildlife land.

DATES: Comments will be received for a 30-day period commencing with 
the date of this publication.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inquire in writing to John A. Bricker, 
State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), 
1606 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 209, Richmond, Virginia 23229-5014; 
Telephone number (804) 287-1691; Fax number (804) 287-1737. Copies of 
the practice standards will be made available upon written request to 
the address shown above or on the Virginia NRCS Web site: https://www.va.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/draftstandards.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 343 of the Federal Agriculture 
Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 states that revisions made after 
enactment of the law to NRCS State technical guides used to carry out 
highly erodible land and wetland provisions of the law shall be made 
available for public review and comment. For the next 30 days, the NRCS 
in Virginia will receive comments relative to the proposed changes. 
Following that period, a determination will be made by the NRCS in 
Virginia regarding disposition of those comments and a final 
determination of change will be made to the subject standards.

    Dated: August 11, 2009.
W. Ray Dorsett,
Acting State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 
Richmond, Virginia.
[FR Doc. E9-19765 Filed 8-17-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-16-P
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