Notice of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Meeting, 58978-58979 [2012-23610]

Download as PDF 58978 Notices Federal Register Vol. 77, No. 186 Tuesday, September 25, 2012 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 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– 7602. 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Summary of Collection: The Farm Service Agency (FSA) Aerial Photography Field Office (APFO) has the authority to coordinate aerial photography work in USDA, develop and carry out aerial photography and remote sensing programs and the Agency’s aerial photography flying contract programs. The film APFO secures is public domain and reproductions are available at cost to any customer with a need. FSA will collect information using the following three forms FSA–441, Request for Aerial Imagery, FSA 441B, Customer Digital Print Form, and FSA 441C APFO Service Quality Survey. Need and Use of the Information: FSA will collect the name, address, contact name, telephone, fax, email, customer code, agency code, purchase order number, credit card number/exp. date and amount remitted/PO amount. Customers have the option of placing orders by mail, fax, telephone, and walk-in. Furnishing this information requires the customer to research and prepare their request before submitting it to APFO. 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App 2, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces a meeting of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board. SUMMARY: The National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board will meet October 23–25, 2012. 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 Phoenix Park Hotel, 520 North Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20001. 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 3901 South Building, United States Department of Agriculture, STOP 0321, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250–0321. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: J. Robert Burk, 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 email: Robert.Burk@ usda.gov or Shirley.Morgan@ars.usda. gov. DATES: The Honorable Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, and the Under Secretary of Research, Education, and Economics Dr. Catherine Woteki have been invited to provide brief remarks and welcome the new Board members during the meeting. On Tuesday, October 23, 2012, an orientation session for new members and interested incumbent members will be held from 1 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Specific topics of discussion will include a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\25SEN1.SGM 25SEN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 186 / Tuesday, September 25, 2012 / Notices briefing on ethical behavior for federal advisory committee members, an introduction to the agencies of the USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area, and information on the core functions of those agencies and the impact of the current budget status on their operations. On Wednesday, October 24, 2012 the full Advisory Board will convene at 8:00 a.m. followed shortly thereafter with the appointment of a new Chair of the Advisory Board. The meeting will also include: brief introductions of new Board members, incumbents, and guests; the election of the Vice-Chair of the Advisory Board; comments from a variety of distinguished leaders, experts, and departmental personnel; and items of board business. Specific items on the agenda will include a discussion related to the international programs related to the Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area, and a discussion on the role of the Board in advising the Secretary of Agriculture, and Congress. The afternoon session will end by 5 p.m. An evening session will convene at 6 p.m. and include a vote for the fiscal year 2013 executive committee members of the Board. The meeting will adjourn for the day by 8 p.m. On Thursday October 25, 2012, the Board will reconvene at 8 a.m. to: discuss initial recommendations resulting from the meeting and future planning for the Board; to organize the membership of the committees, and working groups of the Advisory Board; and to finalize Board business for the meeting. The Board Meeting will adjourn by 12 p.m. (noon). This meeting is open to the public and any interested individuals wishing to attend. Opportunity for public comment will be offered each day of the meeting. 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 Thursday, November 8, 2012). 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, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Office. Done at Washington, DC, this 17th day of September 2012. Catherine Woteki, Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics. [FR Doc. 2012–23610 Filed 9–24–12; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Forest Service Bureau of Economic Analysis Boundary Establishment for the Au Sable, Bear Creek, Manistee, and the Pine Wild and Scenic Rivers, HuronManistee National Forests; Alcona, Oscoda, Manistee, Lake, and Wexford Counties, MI Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Direct Investment Surveys: BE–15, Annual Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States AGENCY: ACTION: Forest Service, USDA. In accordance with Section 3(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the USDA Forest Service, Washington Office, is transmitting the final boundary of the Au Sable, Bear Creek, Manistee, and the Pine Wild and Scenic Rivers to Congress. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information may be obtained by contacting Kristen Thrall, Recreation Program Manager, Huron-Manistee National Forests, 1755 South Mitchell, Cadillac, MI 49601, (231) 775–5023, ext. 8756. The Au Sable, Bear Creek, Manistee, and the Pine Wild and Scenic Rivers boundaries are available for review at the following offices: USDA Forest Service, Office of the Chief, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington DC 20024; USDA Forest Service, Easter Region, Suite 400, 626 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 533202 and; HuronManistee National Forests, 1755 South Mitchell, Cadillac, MI 49601. Detailed legal descriptions are available upon request. The Michigan Scenic Rivers Act of 1992 (Pub. L. 102–249–March 3, 1992) designated Bear Creek, Manistee River, and Pine River, Michigan, as National Wild and Scenic Rivers, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture. The 1984 Amendment to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (Pub. L. 98–444–October 4, 1984) designated the Au Sable River, Michigan, as a National Wild and Scenic River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture. As specified by law, the boundaries will not be effective until ninety days after Congress receives the transmittal. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: September 18, 2012. Barry Paulson, Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 2012–23559 Filed 9–24–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P 14:15 Sep 24, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Bureau of Economic Analysis. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before November 26, 2012. SUMMARY: Notice of availability. BILLING CODE 3410–22–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 58979 Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, or via email at jjessup@doc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to David H. Galler, Chief, Direct Investment Division (BE–50), Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230; phone: (202) 606–9835; fax: (202) 606– 5318; or via email at david.galler@bea.gov. ADDRESSES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The Annual Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States (Form BE–15) obtains sample data on the financial structure and operations of U.S. affiliates of foreign investors. The data are needed to provide reliable, useful, and timely measures of foreign direct investment in the United States, assess its impact on the U.S. economy, and based upon this assessment, make informed policy decisions regarding foreign direct investment in the United States. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 186 (Tuesday, September 25, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58978-58979]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-23610]


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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 23-25, 2012. 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 Phoenix Park Hotel, 520 
North Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20001. 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 3901 South Building, United 
States Department of Agriculture, STOP 0321, 1400 Independence Avenue 
SW., Washington, DC 20250-0321.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: J. Robert Burk, 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 email: 
Robert.Burk@usda.gov or Shirley.Morgan@ars.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Honorable Secretary of Agriculture Tom 
Vilsack, and the Under Secretary of Research, Education, and Economics 
Dr. Catherine Woteki have been invited to provide brief remarks and 
welcome the new Board members during the meeting.
    On Tuesday, October 23, 2012, an orientation session for new 
members and interested incumbent members will be held from 1 p.m.-5:30 
p.m. Specific topics of discussion will include a

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briefing on ethical behavior for federal advisory committee members, an 
introduction to the agencies of the USDA's Research, Education, and 
Economics Mission Area, and information on the core functions of those 
agencies and the impact of the current budget status on their 
operations.
    On Wednesday, October 24, 2012 the full Advisory Board will convene 
at 8:00 a.m. followed shortly thereafter with the appointment of a new 
Chair of the Advisory Board. The meeting will also include: brief 
introductions of new Board members, incumbents, and guests; the 
election of the Vice-Chair of the Advisory Board; comments from a 
variety of distinguished leaders, experts, and departmental personnel; 
and items of board business. Specific items on the agenda will include 
a discussion related to the international programs related to the 
Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area, and a discussion on 
the role of the Board in advising the Secretary of Agriculture, and 
Congress. The afternoon session will end by 5 p.m. An evening session 
will convene at 6 p.m. and include a vote for the fiscal year 2013 
executive committee members of the Board. The meeting will adjourn for 
the day by 8 p.m.
    On Thursday October 25, 2012, the Board will reconvene at 8 a.m. 
to: discuss initial recommendations resulting from the meeting and 
future planning for the Board; to organize the membership of the 
committees, and working groups of the Advisory Board; and to finalize 
Board business for the meeting. The Board Meeting will adjourn by 12 
p.m. (noon).
    This meeting is open to the public and any interested individuals 
wishing to attend.
    Opportunity for public comment will be offered each day of the 
meeting. 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 Thursday, November 8, 
2012). 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, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Office.

    Done at Washington, DC, this 17th day of September 2012.
Catherine Woteki,
Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics.
[FR Doc. 2012-23610 Filed 9-24-12; 8:45 am]
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