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Economic Research Service
Title: National Household Food
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Food Acquisition and Purchase Survey
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Establishment of the Council for Native
American Farming and Ranching
Office of the Secretary, USDA.
Notice and Call for
Nominations.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Department of
Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the
establishment of the Council for Native
American Farming and Ranching
(Council). The purpose of the Council is
to provide recommendations to the
Secretary on how to eliminate barriers
to Native American participation in
Farm Service Agency (FSA) farm loan
programs and other farm programs. The
Council will discuss issues related to
the participation of Native American
farmers and ranchers in USDA farm
loan programs and transmit
recommendations concerning any
changes to FSA regulations or internal
guidance or other measures. The
Council is necessary and in the public
interest. USDA is seeking nominations
for individuals to be considered Council
members. Candidates who wish to be
considered for membership on the
Council should submit an AD–755
application form and resume to the
Secretary of Agriculture. Cover letters
should be addressed to the Secretary of
Agriculture. The application form and
more information about advisory
Councils can be found at usda.gov/
advisory_committees.xml.
SUMMARY:
Submit nominations on or before
January 20, 2012.
ADDRESSES: All nomination materials
should be mailed in a single, complete
package and postmarked by January 20,
2012. Nominations may be submitted by
mail to:
• Thomas Vilsack, Secretary, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, 1400
Independence Avenue SW., Washington
DC, 20250, Attn: Council on Native
American Farmers and Ranchers.
• Send comments to the Office of
Tribal Relations, 500A Whitten
DATES:
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SW., Washington DC 20250.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Janie Simms Hipp, Senior Advisor,
Tribal Relations or John Lowery,
Management Analyst, Office of Tribal
Relations. Email your questions to
Janie.Hipp@osec.usda.gov or John
Lowery at John.Lowery@osec.usda.gov
or call (202) 205–2249.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
accordance with the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Council Act (FACA)
as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and with
the concurrence of the General Services
Administration, USDA is announcing
the establishment of an advisory
Council for Native American farmers
and ranchers. The Council is a
discretionary advisory Council
established under the authority of the
Secretary of Agriculture, in furtherance
of the settlement agreement in
Keepseagle v. Vilsack that was granted
final approval by the District Court for
the District of Columbia on April 28,
2011. The Council will operate under
the provisions of the FACA and report
to the Secretary of Agriculture.
The purpose of the Council is (1) to
advise the Secretary of Agriculture on
issues related to the participation of
Native American farmers and ranchers
in USDA farm loan programs; (2) to
transmit recommendations concerning
any changes to FSA regulations or
internal guidance or other measures that
would eliminate barriers to program
participation for Native American
farmers and ranchers; (3) to examine
methods of maximizing the number of
new farming and ranching opportunities
created through the farm loan program
through enhanced extension and
financial literacy services; (4) to
examine methods of encouraging
intergovernmental cooperation to
mitigate the effects of land tenure and
probate issues on the delivery of USDA
farm loan programs; (5) to evaluate other
methods of creating new farming or
ranching opportunities for Native
American producers; and (6) to address
other related issues as deemed
appropriate.
The Council will have 15 members,
11 of whom will be Native American
leaders or persons who represent the
interests of Native American Tribes or
Native American organizations. The
term ‘‘Native American leaders’’ is not
limited to elected Tribal representatives
or members or persons with Native
American ancestry. The remaining four
members will be high-ranking USDA
officials, including: (1) The Senior
Advisor to the Secretary, Tribal
Relations; (2) the Farm Service Agency
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Administrator; (3) the Assistant
Secretary for Civil Rights; and (4) the
Deputy Administrator for Farm Loan
Programs, or their delegates.
Members shall serve without
compensation, but may receive
reimbursement for travel expenses and
per diem in accordance with USDA
travel regulations for attendance at
Council functions. Council members
who represent the interests of Native
American farmers and ranchers may
also be paid an amount not less than
$100 per day for time spent away from
their employment or farming or
ranching operation, subject to the
availability of funds. Members may
include:
• Native American farmers or
ranchers who have participated in
USDA loan or payment programs;
• Representatives of organizations
with a history of working with Native
American farmers or ranchers;
• Civil rights professionals;
• Representatives of Tribal
governments with demonstrated
experience working with Native
American farmers or ranchers; and
• Such other persons as the Secretary
considers appropriate.
No individual who is currently
registered as a Federal lobbyist is
eligible to serve as a member of the
Council.
The Secretary of Agriculture invites
those individuals, organizations, and
groups affiliated with the categories
listed above or who have knowledge of
issues related to the purpose of the
Council to nominate individuals for
membership on the Council. Individuals
and organizations who wish to
nominate experts for this or any other
USDA advisory Council should submit
a letter to the Secretary listing these
individuals’ names and business
address, phone, and email contact
information. 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 farm programs to meet the
needs of Native American farmers and
ranchers. Individuals receiving
nominations will be contacted and
asked to return the AD–755 application
form and resume within 10 business
days of notification. All candidates will
be vetted and considered for
appointment by the Secretary of
Agriculture. Equal opportunity practices
will be followed in all appointments to
the Council in accordance with USDA
policies. The Council will meet at least
twice a year.
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Dated: December 1, 2011.
Thomas J. Vilsack,
Secretary.
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Forest Service
Revised Notice, Draft Environmental
Impact Statement, Rosemont Copper
Project on the Coronado National
Forest, Nogales Ranger District, Pima
County, AZ
Forest Service, USDA.
Revised Notice of availability
and public meetings.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
On October 19, 2011, the
USDA Forest Service, Coronado
National Forest, published a Notice of
Availability of the Rosemont Copper
Project Draft Environmental Impact
Statement and public meetings and
commenting options (76 FR 64893).
This revised notice advises the public of
changes in the schedule of public
meetings being held during the public
review and comment period. All other
information given in the original notice
remains unchanged.
DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
section for meeting dates.
ADDRESSES: See SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section for meeting
addresses.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Coronado National Forest, 300 W.
Congress St., Tucson, AZ 85701, or by
telephone at (520) 388–8300.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public
meeting dates and locations are as
follows:
1. December 1, 2011, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.,
Corona Foothills Middle School, 16705
S. Houghton Road, Corona de Tucson,
AZ 85641.
2. December 7, 2011, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.,
Benson High School, 360 S. Patagonia
Street, Benson, AZ 85602.
3. December 8, 2011, 12:30 p.m. to
4:30 p.m., Green Valley Recreation-West
Social Center, 1111 Via Arcoiris,
Green Valley, AZ 85614.
4. December 10, 2011, 1 p.m. to 5
p.m., Elgin Elementary School, 23 Elgin
Road, Elgin, AZ 85611.
5. January 14, 2012, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.,
Sahuarita District Auditorium, 350 West
Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita, AZ 85649.
If you have questions concerning
special meeting needs, contact the
Coronado National Forest at (520) 388–
8300 or email
mailroom_r3_coronado@fs.fed.us prior
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Establishment of the Council for Native American Farming and
Ranching
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and Call for Nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the
establishment of the Council for Native American Farming and Ranching
(Council). The purpose of the Council is to provide recommendations to
the Secretary on how to eliminate barriers to Native American
participation in Farm Service Agency (FSA) farm loan programs and other
farm programs. The Council will discuss issues related to the
participation of Native American farmers and ranchers in USDA farm loan
programs and transmit recommendations concerning any changes to FSA
regulations or internal guidance or other measures. The Council is
necessary and in the public interest. USDA is seeking nominations for
individuals to be considered Council members. Candidates who wish to be
considered for membership on the Council should submit an AD-755
application form and resume to the Secretary of Agriculture. Cover
letters should be addressed to the Secretary of Agriculture. The
application form and more information about advisory Councils can be
found at usda.gov/advisory_committees.xml.
DATES: Submit nominations on or before January 20, 2012.
ADDRESSES: All nomination materials should be mailed in a single,
complete package and postmarked by January 20, 2012. Nominations may be
submitted by mail to:
Thomas Vilsack, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington DC, 20250, Attn: Council on
Native American Farmers and Ranchers.
Send comments to the Office of Tribal Relations, 500A
Whitten
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Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington DC 20250.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janie Simms Hipp, Senior Advisor,
Tribal Relations or John Lowery, Management Analyst, Office of Tribal
Relations. Email your questions to Janie.Hipp@osec.usda.gov or John
Lowery at John.Lowery@osec.usda.gov or call (202) 205-2249.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Council Act (FACA) as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and
with the concurrence of the General Services Administration, USDA is
announcing the establishment of an advisory Council for Native American
farmers and ranchers. The Council is a discretionary advisory Council
established under the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture, in
furtherance of the settlement agreement in Keepseagle v. Vilsack that
was granted final approval by the District Court for the District of
Columbia on April 28, 2011. The Council will operate under the
provisions of the FACA and report to the Secretary of Agriculture.
The purpose of the Council is (1) to advise the Secretary of
Agriculture on issues related to the participation of Native American
farmers and ranchers in USDA farm loan programs; (2) to transmit
recommendations concerning any changes to FSA regulations or internal
guidance or other measures that would eliminate barriers to program
participation for Native American farmers and ranchers; (3) to examine
methods of maximizing the number of new farming and ranching
opportunities created through the farm loan program through enhanced
extension and financial literacy services; (4) to examine methods of
encouraging intergovernmental cooperation to mitigate the effects of
land tenure and probate issues on the delivery of USDA farm loan
programs; (5) to evaluate other methods of creating new farming or
ranching opportunities for Native American producers; and (6) to
address other related issues as deemed appropriate.
The Council will have 15 members, 11 of whom will be Native
American leaders or persons who represent the interests of Native
American Tribes or Native American organizations. The term ``Native
American leaders'' is not limited to elected Tribal representatives or
members or persons with Native American ancestry. The remaining four
members will be high-ranking USDA officials, including: (1) The Senior
Advisor to the Secretary, Tribal Relations; (2) the Farm Service Agency
Administrator; (3) the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; and (4)
the Deputy Administrator for Farm Loan Programs, or their delegates.
Members shall serve without compensation, but may receive
reimbursement for travel expenses and per diem in accordance with USDA
travel regulations for attendance at Council functions. Council members
who represent the interests of Native American farmers and ranchers may
also be paid an amount not less than $100 per day for time spent away
from their employment or farming or ranching operation, subject to the
availability of funds. Members may include:
Native American farmers or ranchers who have participated
in USDA loan or payment programs;
Representatives of organizations with a history of working
with Native American farmers or ranchers;
Civil rights professionals;
Representatives of Tribal governments with demonstrated
experience working with Native American farmers or ranchers; and
Such other persons as the Secretary considers appropriate.
No individual who is currently registered as a Federal lobbyist is
eligible to serve as a member of the Council.
The Secretary of Agriculture invites those individuals,
organizations, and groups affiliated with the categories listed above
or who have knowledge of issues related to the purpose of the Council
to nominate individuals for membership on the Council. Individuals and
organizations who wish to nominate experts for this or any other USDA
advisory Council should submit a letter to the Secretary listing these
individuals' names and business address, phone, and email contact
information. 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 farm
programs to meet the needs of Native American farmers and ranchers.
Individuals receiving nominations will be contacted and asked to return
the AD-755 application form and resume within 10 business days of
notification. All candidates will be vetted and considered for
appointment by the Secretary of Agriculture. Equal opportunity
practices will be followed in all appointments to the Council in
accordance with USDA policies. The Council will meet at least twice a
year.
Dated: December 1, 2011.
Thomas J. Vilsack,
Secretary.
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