Notice of Intent To Reestablish the National Genetic Resources Advisory Council, and Request for Nominations, 28209-28210 [2011-11926]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Research Service
Notice of Intent To Reestablish the
National Genetic Resources Advisory
Council, and Request for Nominations
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF
THE UNITED STATES
Committee on Regulation
ACTION:
Notice is hereby given that
the Administrative Conference of the
United States will host a public meeting
of the Committee on Regulation on May
31, 2011 beginning at 2:30 p.m. The
meeting is expected to run for
approximately 90 minutes. At the
meeting, Professor Wendy Wagner of the
University of Texas Law School will
discuss an outline of her planned
research for a Conference project on
‘‘Science in the Administrative Process’’
and receive input from the committee
on the planned research for the project.
Complete details regarding the meeting,
the research outline, information on
meeting attendance (including
information about remote access and
obtaining special accommodation for
persons with disabilities), and
instructions on how to submit
comments to the committee will be
available on the ‘‘Research’’ section of
the ACUS Web site, https://
www.acus.gov, prior to the May 31
meeting.
Comments may be submitted by
e-mail to Comments@acus.gov, with
‘‘Committee on Regulation Comment’’ in
the subject line, or by postal mail to
‘‘Committee on Regulation Comments’’
at the address given below.
DATES: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at
2:30 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Administrative Conference of the
United States, 1120 20th Street, NW.,
Suite 706 South, Washington, DC 20036.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Reeve T. Bull, Designated Federal
Officer, Administrative Conference of
the United States, 1120 20th Street,
NW., Suite 706 South, Washington, DC
20036; Telephone 202–480–2080.
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ACTION: Notice of Intent and Request for
Nominations.
AGENCY:
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The USDA intends to
reestablish the National Genetic
Resources Advisory (Council).
The purpose of the Council is to
formulate recommendations on actions
and policies for the collections,
maintenance, and utilization of genetic
resources; to make recommendations for
coordination of genetic resources plans
of several domestic and international
organizations; and to advise the
Secretary of Agriculture and the
National Genetic Resources Program
Director of new and innovative
approaches to genetic resources
conservation.
DATES: Written nominations must be
received on or before June 30, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent
to J. Robert Burk, Executive Director,
REE Advisory Board Office, USDA, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW., Room
3901–S, Washington, DC 20250–0321;
Fasimile: (202) 720–6199. E-mail:
robert.burk@ars.usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: J.
Robert Burk, Designated Federal
Official; Phone: (202) 720–8408; E-mail
robert.burk@ars.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant
to the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA) (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby
given that the Secretary of Agriculture
intends to reestablish the National
Genetic Resources Advisory Council for
2 years. The purpose of the Council is
to formulate recommendations on
actions and policies for the collection,
maintenance, and utilization of genetic
resources; resources; to make
recommendations for coordination of
genetic resources plans of several
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domestic and international
organizations; and to advise the
Secretary of Agriculture and the
National Genetic Resources Program
Director of new and innovative
approaches to genetic resources
conservation. The Executive Director of
the Research, Education, and Economics
Advisory Board Office will serve as the
Council’s Executive Secretary.
Representatives from USDA mission
areas and agencies affecting the
collection, preservation, and
dissemination of genetic material of
importance to American food and
agriculture production will be called
upon to participate in the Council’s
meetings as determined by the Council
Chairperson. Members will be
appointed by the Secretary of
Agriculture and serve 4-year terms.
Membership will consist of up to nine
(9) appointed members, and seven (7)
ex-officio members. Two-thirds of the
appointed members will be from
scientific disciplines relevant to the
National Genetic Resources Program
including agricultural sciences,
environmental sciences, national
resource sciences, health sciences, and
nutritional sciences. One-third of the
appointed members will be from the
general public including leaders in,
fields of public policy, trade,
international development law, or
management. The Secretary will appoint
a Chairperson from the appointed
members of the Council. The Secretary
of Agriculture invites those individuals,
organizations, and groups affiliated with
the categories listed above to nominate
individuals for membership on the
reestablished Council. Nominations
should describe and document the
proposed member’s qualifications for
membership to the Council, and list
their name, title, address, email address,
telephone, and fax number. The
Secretary of Agriculture seeks a diverse
group of members representing a broad
spectrum of persons interested in
providing suggestions and ideas on how
USDA can tailor its programs to help
maintain purity of non-GE genetics,
from germplasm to commercial use; and
improve stewardship practices and
develop new tools to lessen the risk of
gene flow in agricultural commodities.
Individuals who are nominated will
receive necessary forms from the USDA
for membership. The biographical
information and clearance forms must
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be completed and returned to USDA
within 10 working days of notification,
to expedite the clearance process that is
required before selection of Council
members by the Secretary of
Agriculture. Equal opportunity practices
will be followed in all appointments to
the Council in accordance with USDA
policies. To ensure that the
recommendations of the Council have
taken into account the needs of the
diverse groups served by USDA,
membership shall include, to the extent
practicable, individuals with
demonstrated ability to represent
minorities, women, persons with
disabilities, and limited resource
agriculture producers.
Dated: April 5, 2011.
Edward B. Knipling,
Administrator, ARS.
[FR Doc. 2011–11926 Filed 5–13–11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Eastern Arizona Counties Resource
Advisory Committee
Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
The Eastern Arizona Counties
will meet in Springerville, Arizona. The
committee is authorized under the
Secure Rural Schools and Community
Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110–
343) (the Act) and operates in
compliance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act. The purpose of the
committee is to improve collaborative
relationships and to provide advice and
recommendations to the Forest Service
concerning projects and funding
consistent with title II of the Act. The
meeting is open to the public. The
purpose of the meeting is to review and
recommend funding of project
proposals.
SUMMARY:
The meeting will be held June 8,
2011 beginning at 10:30 a.m. until 5
p.m., and continue on June 9, 2011
beginning at 8:30 a.m. until
approximately 4 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Supervisor’s Office conference room,
located at 30 South Chiricahua Drive.
Written comments may be submitted as
described under SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION.
All comments, including names and
addresses when provided, are placed in
the record and are available for public
inspection and copying. The public may
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inspect comments received at the
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Supervisor’s Office, located at 30 South
Chiricahua Drive. Please call ahead to
928–333–6280 to facilitate entry into the
building to view comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julia
Faith Rivera, RAC Program Manager,
Eastern Arizona Counties Resource
Advisory Committee, Apache-Sitgreaves
National Forests, telephone 928–333–
6280, or jfrivera@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.
Requests for reasonable accommodation
for access to the facility or proceedings
may be made by contacting the person
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
following business will be conducted:
The Resource Advisory Committee will
review and recommend funding of
project proposals. Anyone who would
like to bring related matters to the
attention of the committee may file
written statements with the committee
staff before or after the meeting. The
agenda will include time for people to
make oral statements of three minutes or
less. Individuals wishing to make an
oral statement should request in writing
by June 1, 2011 to be scheduled on the
agenda. Written comments and requests
for time for oral comments must be sent
to Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests,
Attention RAC Program Manager, P.O.
Box 640, Springerville, Arizona, or by
e-mail to jfrivera@fs.fed.us, or via
facsimile to 928–333–5966.
Dated: May 10, 2011.
James E. Zornes,
Deputy Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 2011–11893 Filed 5–13–11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Chippewa National Forest Resource
Advisory Committee
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Chippewa National
Forest Resource Advisory Committee
will meet in Walker, Minnesota. The
committee is meeting as authorized
under the Secure Rural Schools and
Community Self-Determination Act
(Pub. L. 110–343) and in compliance
with the Federal Advisory Committee
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Act. The purpose of the committee is to
improve collaborative relationships and
to provide advice and recommendations
to the Forest Service concerning projects
and funding consistent with the title II
of the Act. The meeting is open to the
public. The purpose of the meeting is to
complete specific recommendations of
projects for funding and
implementation.
Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 9 a.m.
central time.
DATES:
The meeting will be held at
the Chase on the Lake Hotel, Lower
Conference Room, 502 Cleveland
Boulevard, Walker, MN 56484. Written
comments may be submitted as
described under SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION.
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 the
Chippewa National Forest Supervisors
Office. Visitors are encouraged to call
ahead to 218–335–8600 to facilitate
entry into the building to view
comments.
ADDRESSES:
Kay
K. Getting, Public Affairs Team Leader,
Chippewa National Forest Supervisors
Office, 218–335–8600. 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The
following business will be conducted:
Finalize the priority list of
recommendations, identify future
monitoring, recognition and closure of
committee’s work. Anyone who would
like to bring related matters to the
attention of the committee may file
written statements with the committee
staff before or after the meeting. The
agenda will include time for people to
make oral statements of three minutes or
less. Individuals wishing to make an
oral statement should request in writing
by May 25, 2011 to be scheduled on the
agenda. Written comments and requests
for time for oral comments must be sent
to Chippewa RAC, 200 Ash Avenue,
NW., Cass Lake, MN 56633, or by e-mail
to kgetting@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to
218–335–8637.
The agenda and any applicable
documents may be previewed at the
Secure Rural Schools RAC Web site
https://fsplaces.fs.fed.us/fsfiles/unit/wo/
secure_rural_schools.nsf.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Research Service
Notice of Intent To Reestablish the National Genetic Resources
Advisory Council, and Request for Nominations
AGENCY: Agricultural Research Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of Intent and Request for Nominations.
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SUMMARY: The USDA intends to reestablish the National Genetic Resources
Advisory (Council).
The purpose of the Council is to formulate recommendations on
actions and policies for the collections, maintenance, and utilization
of genetic resources; to make recommendations for coordination of
genetic resources plans of several domestic and international
organizations; and to advise the Secretary of Agriculture and the
National Genetic Resources Program Director of new and innovative
approaches to genetic resources conservation.
DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before June 30, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to J. Robert Burk, Executive
Director, REE Advisory Board Office, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue,
SW., Room 3901-S, Washington, DC 20250-0321; Fasimile: (202) 720-6199.
E-mail: robert.burk@ars.usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: J. Robert Burk, Designated Federal
Official; Phone: (202) 720-8408; E-mail robert.burk@ars.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given that the Secretary
of Agriculture intends to reestablish the National Genetic Resources
Advisory Council for 2 years. The purpose of the Council is to
formulate recommendations on actions and policies for the collection,
maintenance, and utilization of genetic resources; resources; to make
recommendations for coordination of genetic resources plans of several
domestic and international organizations; and to advise the Secretary
of Agriculture and the National Genetic Resources Program Director of
new and innovative approaches to genetic resources conservation. The
Executive Director of the Research, Education, and Economics Advisory
Board Office will serve as the Council's Executive Secretary.
Representatives from USDA mission areas and agencies affecting the
collection, preservation, and dissemination of genetic material of
importance to American food and agriculture production will be called
upon to participate in the Council's meetings as determined by the
Council Chairperson. Members will be appointed by the Secretary of
Agriculture and serve 4-year terms. Membership will consist of up to
nine (9) appointed members, and seven (7) ex-officio members. Two-
thirds of the appointed members will be from scientific disciplines
relevant to the National Genetic Resources Program including
agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, national resource
sciences, health sciences, and nutritional sciences. One-third of the
appointed members will be from the general public including leaders in,
fields of public policy, trade, international development law, or
management. The Secretary will appoint a Chairperson from the appointed
members of the Council. The Secretary of Agriculture invites those
individuals, organizations, and groups affiliated with the categories
listed above to nominate individuals for membership on the
reestablished Council. Nominations should describe and document the
proposed member's qualifications for membership to the Council, and
list their name, title, address, email address, telephone, and fax
number. The Secretary of Agriculture seeks a diverse group of members
representing a broad spectrum of persons interested in providing
suggestions and ideas on how USDA can tailor its programs to help
maintain purity of non-GE genetics, from germplasm to commercial use;
and improve stewardship practices and develop new tools to lessen the
risk of gene flow in agricultural commodities. Individuals who are
nominated will receive necessary forms from the USDA for membership.
The biographical information and clearance forms must
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be completed and returned to USDA within 10 working days of
notification, to expedite the clearance process that is required before
selection of Council members by the Secretary of Agriculture. Equal
opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to the
Council in accordance with USDA policies. To ensure that the
recommendations of the Council have taken into account the needs of the
diverse groups served by USDA, membership shall include, to the extent
practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent
minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and limited resource
agriculture producers.
Dated: April 5, 2011.
Edward B. Knipling,
Administrator, ARS.
[FR Doc. 2011-11926 Filed 5-13-11; 8:45 am]
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