Notice of Request for Nominations to the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force, 45091-45092 [2010-18882]
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Dated: July 27, 2010.
Ramiro Villalvazo,
Forest Supervisor.
Dated: July 23, 2010.
Teri Cleeland,
Deputy Forest Supervisor.
of the Committee may file written
statements with the Committee staff
before or after the meeting.
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Dated: July 27, 2010.
Susan J. Spear,
Designated Federal Officer.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Forest Service
Federal Advisory Committee Meeting
To Be Held Authorized Under the
Secure Rural Schools and Community
Self-Determination Act, Public Law
110–343
Ontonagon Resource Advisory
Committee
On August 9, 2010, the U.S
Forest Service will host the first meeting
of the Federally designated Secure Rural
Schools Resource Advisory Committee
(RAC). The public is invited to attend
the meeting and provide input. A
Secure Rural Schools RAC provides
advice and recommendations to the
Forest Service on the development and
implementation of special projects as
authorized under the Secure Rural
Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act, Public Law 110–343.
DATES: The meeting will be held on
August 9, 2010 from 1:15–4:30 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting location is U.S.
Forest Service, 325 John Knox Road,
Suite F–100, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Denise Rains, Public Services Staff
Officer, 850–523–8568, e-mail
drains@fs.fed.us.
SUMMARY:
Florida’s
RAC consists of 15 people selected to
serve on the committee by Secretary of
Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Members are
from throughout the State and represent
varied interests and areas of expertise.
They will work collaboratively to
improve working relationships among
community members and national forest
personnel.
Five Florida counties, Liberty,
Wakulla, Columbia, Baker and Marion,
elected to set aside a percentage of their
Secure Rural Schools payment. Counties
receive a payment annually for having
National Forest lands within their
boundaries. The RAC will ultimately
review and recommend projects to be
funded from this money. Projects
approved must benefit National Forest
lands. Projects can maintain
infrastructure, improve the health of
watersheds and ecosystems, protect
communities, and strengthen local
economies.
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The Ontonagon Resource
Advisory Committee will meet in
Ontonagon, Michigan. The committee is
meeting as authorized under the Secure
Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (Pub. L. 110–343)
and in compliance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act. The purpose
is to hold the first meeting of the newly
formed committee.
DATES: The meeting will be held on
August 31, 2010, and will begin at 4
p.m. (EST)
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Ontonagon County Courthouse, 725
Greenland Road, Ontonagon, Michigan.
Written comments should be sent to
Lisa Klaus, Ottawa National Forest,
E6248 U.S. Hwy. 2, Ironwood, MI
49938. Comments may also be sent via
e-mail to lklaus@fs.fed.us or via
facsimile to 906–932–0122.
All comments, including names and
addresses when provided, are placed in
the record and are available for public
inspection and copying. The public may
inspect comments received at Ottawa
National Forest, E6248 U.S. Hwy. 2,
Ironwood, MI 49938.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa
Klaus, RAC coordinator, USDA, Ottawa
National Forest, E6248 U.S. Hwy. 2,
Ironwood, MI, (906) 932–1330, ext. 328;
e-mail lklaus@fs.fed.us.
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: The
meeting is open to the public. The
following business will be conducted:
(1) Introductions of all committee
members, replacement members and
Forest Service personnel. (2) Selection
of a chairperson by the committee
members. (3) Receive materials
explaining the process for considering
and recommending Title II projects; and
(4) Public comment. Persons who wish
to bring related matters to the attention
SUMMARY:
Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Announcement of meeting
(Publish prior to August 9, 2010).
AGENCY:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation
Service
Notice of Request for Nominations to
the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force
Natural Resources
Conservation Service, United States
Department of Agriculture.
ACTION: Notice of Request for
Nominations.
AGENCY:
The Secretary of Agriculture
intends to reestablish the Agricultural
Air Quality Task Force (AAQTF) and
requests nominations for qualified
persons to serve as members.
DATES: Nominations must be received in
writing by September 16, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Questions, comments, and nomination
package should be sent to Jeff Schmidt,
Acting Designated Federal Official. Mr.
Schmidt may be contacted at the
Department of Agriculture, Natural
Resources Conservation Service, 420
South State Road 7, Suite 160, Royal
Palm Beach, Florida 33414; telephone:
(561) 242–5520 x3748; fax: (561) 792–
2821; e-mail: jeff.schmidt@fl.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
AAQTF Purpose
As required by Section 391 of the
Federal Agriculture Improvement and
Reform Act of 1996, the Chief of the
Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) will establish a task force to
review research that addresses air
quality issues related to agriculture or
agriculture infrastructure. The task force
will provide recommendations to the
Secretary of Agriculture on
development and implementation of air
quality policy and on air quality
research needs. The requirements of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act apply
to this task force.
The task force will:
(1) Review research on agricultural air
quality supported by Federal agencies;
(2) Provide recommendations to the
Secretary of Agriculture regarding air
quality and its relation to agriculture
based upon sound scientific findings;
(3) Work to ensure inter-governmental
(Federal, State, and local) coordination
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in establishing policy for agricultural air
quality and to avoid duplication of
efforts;
(4) Assist, to the extent practical,
Federal agencies in correcting erroneous
data with respect to agricultural air
quality; and
(5) Ensure that air quality research,
related to agriculture, receives adequate
peer review and considers economic
feasibility.
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AAQTF Membership
The task force will be made up of
United States citizens and be composed
of:
(1) Individuals with expertise in
agricultural air quality and agricultural
production;
(2) Representatives of institutions
with expertise in the impacts of air
quality on human health;
(3) Representatives from agriculture
interest groups having expertise in
production agriculture;
(4) Representatives from State or local
agencies having expertise in agriculture
and air quality; and
(5) Atmospheric scientists.
Task force nominations must be in
writing and provide the appropriate
background documents required by the
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
policy, including Form AD–755.
Previous nominees and current task
force members who wish to be
reappointed must update their
nominations and provide a new
background disclosure form (AD–755) to
reaffirm their candidacy (https://
www.ocio.usda.gov/forms/
ocio_forms.html). Service as a task force
member will not constitute employment
by, or the holding of an office of, the
United States for the purpose of any
Federal law.
A task force member will serve for a
term of 2 years. Task force members will
receive no compensation from NRCS for
their service as task force members
except as described below.
While away from home or regular
place of business as a member of the
task force, the member will be eligible
for travel expenses paid by NRCS,
including per diem in lieu of
subsistence, at the same rate as a person
employed intermittently in the
government service, under section 5703
of Title 5, U.S.C.
Additional information about the
AAQTF may be found on the World
Wide Web at https://
www.airquality.nrcs.usda.gov/AAQTF/.
Submitting Nominations
Nominations should be typed and
include the following:
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(1) A brief summary, of no more than
two pages, explaining the nominee’s
qualifications to serve on the AAQTF;
(2) Resume;
(3) A completed copy of form AD–
755;
(4) Any recent publications relative to
air quality; and
(5) Any letters of endorsement.
Nominations should be sent to Jeff
Schmidt, Acting Designated Federal
Official, Natural Resources Conservation
Service, 420 South State Road 7, Suite
160, Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33414
by September 16, 2010.
Equal Opportunity Statement
To ensure that recommendations of
the task force take into account the
needs of underserved and diverse
communities served by USDA,
membership will include, to the extent
practicable, individuals representing
minorities, women, and persons with
disabilities. 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–
2600 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.
Signed this 28th day of July, 2010, in
Washington, DC.
Dave White,
Chief, Natural Resources Conservation
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Foreign Agricultural Service
Trade Adjustment Assistance for
Farmers
Foreign Agricultural Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Administrator of the Foreign
Agricultural Service (FAS) today
accepted and began a review of a
petition for trade adjustment assistance
filed under the FY 2011 program by the
New Hampshire Commercial
Fishermen’s Association on behalf of
American lobster (Homarus
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americanus) fishermen who catch and
market their lobster in New Hampshire.
The Administrator will determine
within 40 days whether or not
increasing imports of American lobster
contributed importantly to a greater
than 15-percent decrease in the average
annual price of lobster compared to the
average of the 3 preceding marketing
years. If the determination is
affirmative, fishermen who land and
market American lobster in New
Hampshire will be eligible to apply to
the Farm Service Agency for free
technical assistance and cash benefits.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Trade Adjustment Assistance for
Farmers Program Staff, FAS, USDA by
phone: (202) 720–0638 or (202) 690–
0633; or by e-mail at:
tradeadjustment@fas.usda.gov; or visit
the TAA for Farmers’ Web site: https://
www.fas.usda.gov/itp/taa.
Dated: July 21, 2010.
John D. Brewer
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Foreign Agricultural Service
Trade Adjustment Assistance for
Farmers
Foreign Agricultural Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Administrator, Foreign
Agricultural Service (FAS), today
accepted and began a review of a
petition for trade adjustment assistance
under the FY 2011 program, filed by the
Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association
on behalf of American lobster (Homarus
americanus) fishermen who catch and
market their lobster in Massachusetts.
The FAS Administrator will determine
within 40 days whether or not
increasing imports of American lobster
contributed importantly to a greater
than 15-percent decrease in the
production value of lobster compared to
the average of the three preceding
marketing years. If a determination is
affirmative, fishermen who land and
market American lobster in
Massachusetts will be eligible to apply
to the Farm Service Agency for free
technical assistance and cash benefits.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Trade Adjustment Assistance for
Farmers Program Staff, Office of Trade
Programs, USDA, at (202) 720–0638 or
(202) 690–0633, or by e-mail at:
tradeadjustment@fas.usda.gov; or visit
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Notice of Request for Nominations to the Agricultural Air Quality
Task Force
AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States
Department of Agriculture.
ACTION: Notice of Request for Nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Agriculture intends to reestablish the
Agricultural Air Quality Task Force (AAQTF) and requests nominations
for qualified persons to serve as members.
DATES: Nominations must be received in writing by September 16, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions, comments, and nomination
package should be sent to Jeff Schmidt, Acting Designated Federal
Official. Mr. Schmidt may be contacted at the Department of
Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 420 South State
Road 7, Suite 160, Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33414; telephone: (561)
242-5520 x3748; fax: (561) 792-2821; e-mail: jeff.schmidt@fl.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AAQTF Purpose
As required by Section 391 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement
and Reform Act of 1996, the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS) will establish a task force to review research that
addresses air quality issues related to agriculture or agriculture
infrastructure. The task force will provide recommendations to the
Secretary of Agriculture on development and implementation of air
quality policy and on air quality research needs. The requirements of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act apply to this task force.
The task force will:
(1) Review research on agricultural air quality supported by
Federal agencies;
(2) Provide recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture
regarding air quality and its relation to agriculture based upon sound
scientific findings;
(3) Work to ensure inter-governmental (Federal, State, and local)
coordination
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in establishing policy for agricultural air quality and to avoid
duplication of efforts;
(4) Assist, to the extent practical, Federal agencies in correcting
erroneous data with respect to agricultural air quality; and
(5) Ensure that air quality research, related to agriculture,
receives adequate peer review and considers economic feasibility.
AAQTF Membership
The task force will be made up of United States citizens and be
composed of:
(1) Individuals with expertise in agricultural air quality and
agricultural production;
(2) Representatives of institutions with expertise in the impacts
of air quality on human health;
(3) Representatives from agriculture interest groups having
expertise in production agriculture;
(4) Representatives from State or local agencies having expertise
in agriculture and air quality; and
(5) Atmospheric scientists.
Task force nominations must be in writing and provide the
appropriate background documents required by the Department of
Agriculture (USDA) policy, including Form AD-755. Previous nominees and
current task force members who wish to be reappointed must update their
nominations and provide a new background disclosure form (AD-755) to
reaffirm their candidacy (https://www.ocio.usda.gov/forms/ocio_forms.html). Service as a task force member will not constitute
employment by, or the holding of an office of, the United States for
the purpose of any Federal law.
A task force member will serve for a term of 2 years. Task force
members will receive no compensation from NRCS for their service as
task force members except as described below.
While away from home or regular place of business as a member of
the task force, the member will be eligible for travel expenses paid by
NRCS, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at the same rate as a
person employed intermittently in the government service, under section
5703 of Title 5, U.S.C.
Additional information about the AAQTF may be found on the World
Wide Web at https://www.airquality.nrcs.usda.gov/AAQTF/.
Submitting Nominations
Nominations should be typed and include the following:
(1) A brief summary, of no more than two pages, explaining the
nominee's qualifications to serve on the AAQTF;
(2) Resume;
(3) A completed copy of form AD-755;
(4) Any recent publications relative to air quality; and
(5) Any letters of endorsement.
Nominations should be sent to Jeff Schmidt, Acting Designated
Federal Official, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 420 South
State Road 7, Suite 160, Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33414 by September
16, 2010.
Equal Opportunity Statement
To ensure that recommendations of the task force take into account
the needs of underserved and diverse communities served by USDA,
membership will include, to the extent practicable, individuals
representing minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. 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) 720-2600 (voice
and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Signed this 28th day of July, 2010, in Washington, DC.
Dave White,
Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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