Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act, 42228 [E9-20138]

Download as PDF 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. 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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]
[Page 42228]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-20138]


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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.

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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 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:

 
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            Meeting location                Date             Local time                                          Co-host
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Charleston Marriott Town Center, 200        9/14/09  10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m......  National Association of Conservation Agencies--Annual Meeting.
 Lee Street East, Charleston, West
 Virginia 25301.
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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
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