Notice of Meeting of the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force, 42227-42228 [E9-20137]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 161 / Friday, August 21, 2009 / Notices Accessing and Commenting on the NAAHP We are making the NAAHP dated October 2008 available to the public for review and comment. We will consider all comments that we receive on or before the date listed under the heading DATES at the beginning of this notice. The NAAHP may be viewed on the Federal eRulemaking Web site (see ADDRESSES above for instructions for accessing Regulations.gov). You may request paper copies of the draft document by contacting the persons listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Please refer to the title of the draft document when requesting copies. The NAAHP may also be viewed at APHIS’ Web site at https:// www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/ animal_dis_spec/aquaculture/, at FWS’ Web site at https://www.fws.gov/ fisheries/, or at NOAA’s aquaculture Web site at https://aquaculture.noaa.gov. The NAAHP is also available for review in the APHIS reading room. (Information on the location and hours of the APHIS reading room is listed under the heading ADDRESSES at the beginning of this notice.) Dated: August 11, 2009. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Daniel M. Ashe, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Dated: August 11, 2009. Samuel D. Rauch III, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E9–19702 Filed 8–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has made a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) with respect to a request from Basin Electric Power Cooperative for assistance to finance the construction, operation, and maintenance of a 115.5 MW wind-powered electric generating facility (the Proposal) in Ward County, North Dakota. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:22 Aug 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 The FONSI is available for public review at the USDA Rural Utilities Service’s Web site—https:// www.usda.gov/rus/water/ees/ea.htm or at 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 2244, Stop 1571, Washington, DC 20250–1571; and at Basin’s headquarters office located at 1717 East Interstate Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58503– 0564. CONTACTS: To obtain copies of the FONSI or for further information, contact Dennis Rankin, Environmental Protection Specialist, USDA, Rural Utilities Service, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 1571 Washington, DC 20250–1571, Telephone: (202) 720– 1953 or e-mail: dennis.rankin@wdc.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Basin Electric proposes to construct a new 115.5 MW wind generation facility in north-central North Dakota. The project will include seventy-seven (77) 1.5 MW wind turbine generators and be located approximately 15 miles south of Minot, North Dakota. Tetra Tech, an environmental consulting firm, prepared an Environmental Report for RUS. RUS conducted an independent evaluation of the Environmental Report and agreed that it accurately assessed the impacts of the Proposal. RUS accepted the document as its Environmental Assessment and published the document for a 30-day public comment period. The applicant is responsible for obtaining all permits required to construct the Proposal. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.4(d)(1) of the regulations (36 CFR Part 800) implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), 16 U.S.C. 470f, RUS made a finding that this Proposal will not affect historic properties. RUS received no objection to this finding of effect from the North Dakota State Historic Preservation Office or other consulting parties. RUS has determined this finding of no historic properties affected made pursuant to Section 106 of NHPA. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR 1500–1508), and RUS’ Environmental Policies and Procedures (7 CFR Part 1794), RUS has determined that the environmental impacts of the Proposal have been adequately addressed and that no significant impacts to the quality of the human environment would result from the construction and operation of the Proposal. Any final action by RUS related to the Proposal will be subject to, and contingent upon, compliance ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42227 with all relevant federal and state environmental laws and regulations. Since RUS’ action will not result in significant impacts to the quality of the human environment, the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement related to the proposed project is not necessary. Dated: August 14, 2009. Nivin Elgohary, Acting Assistant Administrator—Electric, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. E9–20076 Filed 8–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service Notice of Meeting of the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force (AAQTF) will meet to continue discussions on air quality issues relating to agriculture. DATES: The meeting will convene at 8 a.m. on Wednesday through Friday, September 16–18, 2009, and conclude at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, 5 p.m. on Thursday, and 12 noon on Friday, respectively. A public comment period will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2009. Individuals making oral presentations should register at the meeting site and bring 50 copies of materials they would like distributed. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Embassy Suites on the River located at 101 East Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309; Telephone: (515) 244–1700. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Laur, Designated Federal Official, Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 6165 South Building, Washington, DC 20013; Telephone: (202) 720–1858; or email: michele.laur@wdc.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. Additional information concerning AAQTF may be viewed on the World Wide Web at: https:// www.airquality.nrcs.usda.gov/AAQTF/. Agenda Wednesday, September 16, 2009 A. Welcome to Iowa B. Discussion of Iowa Air Quality Issues E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1 42228 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 161 / Friday, August 21, 2009 / Notices C. Discussion of Greenhouse Gas (Time will be reserved on September 17, 2009, to receive public comment. Individual presentations will be limited to 5 minutes.) Thursday, September 17, 2009 D. Discussion of Engine Emissions and Regulations E. Discussion of Reactive Nitrogen F. Public Comment Period Friday, September 18, 2009 G. Discussion of Subcommittee Recommendations H. Next Meeting, Time, and Place *Please note that the timing of events in the agenda is subject to change to accommodate changing schedules of expected speakers. Procedural This meeting is open to the public. At the discretion of the Chairman, members of the public may give oral presentations during the meeting. Those wishing to make oral presentations should register in person at the meeting site. Those wishing to distribute written material at the meeting (in conjunction with spoken comments), must bring 50 copies of the material. Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, please contact Ms. Laur. USDA prohibits discrimination in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Additionally, discrimination on the basis of political beliefs and marital or family status is also prohibited by statutes enforced by USDA (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). Persons with disabilities who require alternate means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audio tape, etc.) should contact the USDA’s Target Center at: (202) 720– 2000 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Signed this 18th day of August, 2009, in Washington, DC. Dave White, Chief. [FR Doc. E9–20137 Filed 8–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. SUMMARY: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will hold a public meeting to gather stakeholder input on important natural resource concerns and program approaches to Meeting location Date Charleston Marriott Town Center, 200 Lee Street East, Charleston, West Virginia 25301. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise Coleman, Acting Director, Strategic and Performance Planning Division, Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 4237, South Building, Washington, DC 20250; Telephone: (202) 690–0467; or Fax: (202) 720–3057. Submit electronic requests for additional information to: RCA@wdc.usda.gov. Signed this 18th day of August, 2009, in Washington, DC. Dave White, Chief. [FR Doc. E9–20138 Filed 8–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:22 Aug 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 9/14/09 address these natural resource concerns in the next decade. On June 22, 2008, Congress reauthorized the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act (RCA), 16 U.S.C. 2001–2009, through amendments in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110–246). In the reauthorization, Congress extended RCA through 2018 and called for the first report to be delivered to Congress by January 2011. RCA provides the Department of Agriculture (USDA) with broad strategic assessment and planning authority and calls for the development of a national program to guide USDA activities for the conservation, protection, and enhancement of soil, water, and related natural resources. Through RCA, USDA appraises the status and trends of soil, water, and related resources on non-Federal land; assesses their capability to meet present and future demands; evaluates current and needed programs, policies, and authorities; and develops a national soil and water conservation program to give direction for USDA soil and water conservation activities. Public participation is a central element of the RCA process. USDA will hold listening sessions to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on conservation priorities, program approaches, future conservation needs, and opportunities to improve the appraisal process. DATES: The meeting will be held on the following date and location: Local time Co-host 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ... National Association of Conservation Agencies— Annual Meeting. AGENCY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Debbie McIntosh, Committee Coordinator, USDA. Mendocino National Forest, Upper Lake Ranger District, 10025 Elk Mountain Road, Upper Lake, CA 95485. (707) 275–2361: E-mail dmcintosh@fs.fed.us. ACTION: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Lake County Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: The Lake County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held on September 10, 2009, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Lake County Board of Supervisor’s Chambers at 255 North Forbes Street, Lakeport or Conference Room C. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Roll Call/Establish Quorum; (2) Review Minutes from the May 14, 2009 Meeting; (3) Project Review and Discussion; (4) Recommend Projects/Vote; (5) Discuss Project Cost Accounting USFS/County of Lake; (6) Set Next Meeting Date; (7) Public Comment Period: Public input opportunity will be provided and individuals will have the opportunity to E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 161 (Friday, August 21, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42227-42228]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-20137]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


Notice of Meeting of the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States 
Department of Agriculture.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force (AAQTF) will meet to 
continue discussions on air quality issues relating to agriculture.

DATES: The meeting will convene at 8 a.m. on Wednesday through Friday, 
September 16-18, 2009, and conclude at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, 5 p.m. on 
Thursday, and 12 noon on Friday, respectively. A public comment period 
will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2009. Individuals making oral 
presentations should register at the meeting site and bring 50 copies 
of materials they would like distributed.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Embassy Suites on the River 
located at 101 East Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309; Telephone: 
(515) 244-1700.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Laur, Designated Federal 
Official, Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation 
Service, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 6165 South Building, 
Washington, DC 20013; Telephone: (202) 720-1858; or e-mail: 
michele.laur@wdc.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. Additional information 
concerning AAQTF may be viewed on the World Wide Web at: https://www.airquality.nrcs.usda.gov/AAQTF/.

Agenda

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

A. Welcome to Iowa
B. Discussion of Iowa Air Quality Issues

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C. Discussion of Greenhouse Gas

    (Time will be reserved on September 17, 2009, to receive public 
comment. Individual presentations will be limited to 5 minutes.)

Thursday, September 17, 2009

D. Discussion of Engine Emissions and Regulations
E. Discussion of Reactive Nitrogen
F. Public Comment Period

Friday, September 18, 2009

G. Discussion of Subcommittee Recommendations
H. Next Meeting, Time, and Place

    \*\Please note that the timing of events in the agenda is subject 
to change to accommodate changing schedules of expected speakers.

Procedural

    This meeting is open to the public. At the discretion of the 
Chairman, members of the public may give oral presentations during the 
meeting. Those wishing to make oral presentations should register in 
person at the meeting site. Those wishing to distribute written 
material at the meeting (in conjunction with spoken comments), must 
bring 50 copies of the material.

Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities

    For information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, please 
contact Ms. Laur. USDA prohibits discrimination in its programs and 
activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, 
religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Additionally, 
discrimination on the basis of political beliefs and marital or family 
status is also prohibited by statutes enforced by USDA (not all 
prohibited bases apply to all programs). Persons with disabilities who 
require alternate means for communication of program information 
(Braille, large print, audio tape, etc.) should contact the USDA's 
Target Center at: (202) 720-2000 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal 
opportunity provider and employer.

    Signed this 18th day of August, 2009, in Washington, DC.
Dave White,
Chief.
[FR Doc. E9-20137 Filed 8-20-09; 8:45 am]
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