Notice of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Meeting, 50762 [E9-23649]

Download as PDF 50762 Notices Federal Register Vol. 74, No. 189 Thursday, October 1, 2009 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary Notice of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Meeting AGENCY: Research, Education, and Economics, USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App 2, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces a meeting of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board. PWALKER on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: DATES: The National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board will meet October 28–30, 2009. The public may file written comments before or up to two weeks after the meeting with the contact person. ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at The Madison Hotel, 1177 15th Street NW., Washington, DC 20005. Written comments from the public may be sent to the Contact Person identified in this notice at: The National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Office, Room 3858 South Building, United States Department of Agriculture, STOP 0321, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–0321. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Hunter, Executive Director or Shirley Morgan-Jordan, Program Support Coordinator, National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board; telephone: (202) 720–3684; fax: (202)720–6199; or e-mail: Karen.hunter@ars.usda.gov or Shirley.morgan@ars.usda.gov. Persons requiring sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations VerDate Nov<24>2008 19:32 Sep 30, 2009 Jkt 217001 should contact either individual in advance. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be open to the public, with opportunity for public comment each day. On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, an orientation session for new members and interested incumbent members will be held from 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. (noon). The full Advisory Board will convene at 12 p.m. (noon) with introductory remarks by the Chair of the Advisory Board. There will be brief introductions of new Board members, incumbents, and guests followed by general Board business. Comments will be heard from a variety of distinguished leaders and experts, as well as officials and/or leaders from the four agencies in the USDA Research, Education, and Economics mission area. Speakers will provide information for the Board to consider while developing recommendations regarding enhancement of USDA research, extension, education, and economic programs for the protection of US food, fiber, fuel and agricultural systems. The Honorable Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has been invited to provide brief remarks and welcome the new Board members. On Thursday, October 29, 2009, the Board will reconvene at 8 a.m. Dr. Rajiv Shah, Under Secretary of the Research, Education, and Economics mission area has been invited to speak during the meeting. Presentations and discussions throughout the day will focus on two subject areas: (1) Cooperative Extension and (2) Nutrition and Health in Youth. The meeting will adjourn by 6 p.m. On Friday, October 30, 2009, the Board will reconvene at 8 a.m. to discuss initial recommendations resulting from the meeting and future planning for the Board. Opportunity for public comment will be offered each day of the meeting. The Board Meeting will adjourn by 12 p.m. (noon) on Friday, October 30, 2009. Written comments by attendees or other interested stakeholders will be welcomed for the public record before and up to two weeks following the Board meeting (by close of business Friday, November 13, 2009). All statements will become a part of the official record of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board and will be kept on file for public review in the Research, Extension, PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Education, and Economics Advisory Board Office. Done at Washington, DC this 21st day of September 2009. Maura O’Neill, Chief of Staff, Senior Advisor for Energy and Climate. [FR Doc. E9–23649 Filed 9–30–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–22–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Information Collection; Forest Industries and Residential Fuelwood and Post Data Collection Systems Forest Service, USDA. Notice; request for comment. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the renewal of a currently approved information collection, Forest Industries and Residential Fuelwood and Post Data Collection Systems. This will combine the Forest Industries Data Collection System (OMB Number: 0596–0010) and the Residential Fuelwood and Post Assessment in Selected States (OMB Number: 0596–0009, expired). DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before November 30, 2009 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to: USDA, Forest Service, Attn: Ronald Piva, Northern Research Station, Forest Inventory and Analysis, 1992 Folwell Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108. Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to 651–649–5140 or by e-mail to: rpiva@fs.fed.us. The public may inspect comments received at the Northern Research Station, 1992 Folwell Ave., Room 513, St. Paul, MN during normal business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 651–649–5150 to facilitate entry to the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald Piva, Northern Research Station, at 651–649–5150. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay E:\FR\FM\01OCN1.SGM 01OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 189 (Thursday, October 1, 2009)]
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[FR Doc No: E9-23649]


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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules 
or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings 
and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, 
delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency 
statements of organization and functions are examples of documents 
appearing in this section.

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Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 189 / Thursday, October 1, 2009 / 
Notices

[[Page 50762]]



DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Secretary


Notice of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, 
Education, and Economics Advisory Board Meeting

AGENCY: Research, Education, and Economics, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. App 2, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 
announces a meeting of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, 
Education, and Economics Advisory Board.

DATES: The National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and 
Economics Advisory Board will meet October 28-30, 2009. The public may 
file written comments before or up to two weeks after the meeting with 
the contact person.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at The Madison Hotel, 1177 15th 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20005. Written comments from the public may 
be sent to the Contact Person identified in this notice at: The 
National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics 
Advisory Board Office, Room 3858 South Building, United States 
Department of Agriculture, STOP 0321, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20250-0321.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Hunter, Executive Director or 
Shirley Morgan-Jordan, Program Support Coordinator, National 
Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory 
Board; telephone: (202) 720-3684; fax: (202)720-6199; or e-mail: 
Karen.hunter@ars.usda.gov or Shirley.morgan@ars.usda.gov. Persons 
requiring sign language interpretation or other reasonable 
accommodations should contact either individual in advance.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be open to the public, with 
opportunity for public comment each day. On Wednesday, October 28, 
2009, an orientation session for new members and interested incumbent 
members will be held from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (noon). The full Advisory 
Board will convene at 12 p.m. (noon) with introductory remarks by the 
Chair of the Advisory Board. There will be brief introductions of new 
Board members, incumbents, and guests followed by general Board 
business. Comments will be heard from a variety of distinguished 
leaders and experts, as well as officials and/or leaders from the four 
agencies in the USDA Research, Education, and Economics mission area. 
Speakers will provide information for the Board to consider while 
developing recommendations regarding enhancement of USDA research, 
extension, education, and economic programs for the protection of US 
food, fiber, fuel and agricultural systems. The Honorable Secretary of 
Agriculture Tom Vilsack has been invited to provide brief remarks and 
welcome the new Board members. On Thursday, October 29, 2009, the Board 
will reconvene at 8 a.m. Dr. Rajiv Shah, Under Secretary of the 
Research, Education, and Economics mission area has been invited to 
speak during the meeting. Presentations and discussions throughout the 
day will focus on two subject areas: (1) Cooperative Extension and (2) 
Nutrition and Health in Youth. The meeting will adjourn by 6 p.m. On 
Friday, October 30, 2009, the Board will reconvene at 8 a.m. to discuss 
initial recommendations resulting from the meeting and future planning 
for the Board. Opportunity for public comment will be offered each day 
of the meeting. The Board Meeting will adjourn by 12 p.m. (noon) on 
Friday, October 30, 2009.
    Written comments by attendees or other interested stakeholders will 
be welcomed for the public record before and up to two weeks following 
the Board meeting (by close of business Friday, November 13, 2009). All 
statements will become a part of the official record of the National 
Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory 
Board and will be kept on file for public review in the Research, 
Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Office.

    Done at Washington, DC this 21st day of September 2009.
Maura O'Neill,
Chief of Staff, Senior Advisor for Energy and Climate.
[FR Doc. E9-23649 Filed 9-30-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-22-P
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