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Download as PDF 15934 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 56 / Monday, March 24, 2014 / Notices authorized demonstration projects to develop and test methods of providing access to food for low-income children in urban and rural areas during the summer months when schools are not in regular sessions, as well as a rigorous independent evaluation of the projects regarding their effectiveness. The Summer Electronic Benefits for Children (SEBTC) Household-Based Demonstration on Food Insecurity carries out the demonstration projects Congress directed USDA to perform in this section of the Act. Need and Use of the Information: The 2014 evaluation of SEBTC has two broad objectives (1) to describe the receipt and use of the benefits and (2) to describe the implementation of the SEBTC in terms of approaches used and the challenges and lessons learned during the demonstrations. 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The recently authorized Farmer’s Market Promotion Program (FMPP) (7 U.S.C. 3005), Section 6 of 7 U.S.C. 3004 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to ‘‘carry out a program to make grants to eligible entities for projects to establish, expand, and promote farmers’ markets.’’ [FR Doc. 2014–06341 Filed 3–21–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request WREIER-AVILES on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES March 19, 2014. The Department of Agriculture will submit the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 on or after the date of publication of this notice. 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Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: One time. Total Burden Hours: 20,988. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–06342 Filed 3–21–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary Notice of Solicitation of Members to the National Genetic Research Advisory Council Research, Education, and Economics, USDA. ACTION: Solicitation of members. AGENCY: In accordance with the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C.A. 5843), the United States Department of Agriculture announces the solicitation for nominations to fill four vacancies on the National Genetic Resources Advisory Council. DATES: All nomination materials should be mailed in a single, complete package and postmarked or sent electronically by May 30, 2014. ADDRESSES: All nomination packages must be sent to: Thomas Vilsack, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture; 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250–2255, Attn: National Genetics Research Advisory Council, Room 3901, South Building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Esch, Executive Director, National Genetics Research Advisory Council, Room 3901, South Building, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250–0321 Telephone: 202–720–3684. Fax: 202– 720–6199, or email: Michele.esch@ usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board is composed of 9 members. The NGRAC was re-established in 2012 as a permanent subcommittee of the National Agricultural Research, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24MRN1.SGM 24MRN1 WREIER-AVILES on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 56 / Monday, March 24, 2014 / Notices Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board to formulate recommendations on actions and policies for the collection, 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 (NGRP) Director of new and innovative approaches to genetic resources conservation. The NGRAC will advise the Department on ways to ensure that the NGRP serves the needs of all farmers for high-quality and diverse seed (both conventionally bred and genetically engineered) for their particular farming operations. The NGRAC will also advise the department on developing a broad strategy for maintaining plant biodiversity available to agriculture, and strengthening public sector plant breeding capacities. The terms of 4 members of the NGRAC expired on September 30, 2013. Nominations for a 4-year appointment, effective October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2017, for these 4 vacant positions are sought. The NGRAC membership is required to have twothirds of the appointed members from scientific disciplines relevant to the NGRP including agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, natural resource sciences, health sciences, and nutritional sciences; and one-third of the appointed members from the general public including leaders in fields of public policy, trade, international development, law, or management. The 4 slots to be filled are to be composed of 3 scientific members and 1 general public member. All nominees will be carefully reviewed for their expertise, leadership, and relevance. All nominees will be vetted before selection. Individuals and organizations who wish to nominate experts for this or any other USDA advisory committee should submit a letter to the Secretary listing these individuals’ names and business address, phone, and email contact information. These individuals may be contacted now or in the future to determine their interest in serving as a committee member. Candidates who wish to be considered for membership on the National Genetic Research Advisory Council must submit an AD–755, ‘‘Advisory Committee Membership Background Information,’’ application form and their resume to the Secretary of Agriculture. Cover letters should be addressed to the Secretary of Agriculture. The application form and more information about advisory VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:29 Mar 21, 2014 Jkt 232001 committees can be found at www.usda.gov/advisory_ committees.xml. Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation. To ensure the recommendations of the Advisory Board take into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, membership shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent all racial and ethnic groups, geographical areas, women and men, and persons with disabilities. Appointments to the National Genetic Research Advisory Council will be made by the Secretary of Agriculture. Done at Washington, DC this 10th day of March 2014. Ann Bartuska, Deputy Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics. [FR Doc. 2014–06276 Filed 3–21–14; 8:45 am] 15935 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/ #!documentDetail;D=APHIS-2013-01050001. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2013-0105, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may be viewed at https:// www.regulations.gov/ #!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2013-0105 or in our reading room, which is located in Room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 799–7039 before coming. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Dr. Silvia Kreindel, Senior Staff Veterinarian, Regionalization Evaluation Services, National Import Export Services, VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 38, Riverdale, MD 20737–1231; (301) 851–3308. [Docket No. APHIS–2013–0105] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BILLING CODE 3410–03–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Notice of Availability of Evaluations of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Rinderpest Status of a Region of Patagonia, Argentina Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of availability; extension of comment period. AGENCY: We are extending the comment period for our notice that announced our determination that a region of Argentina, consisting of the areas of Patagonia South and Patagonia North B, is free of foot-and-mouth disease. In that notice we also announced the availability of an evaluation assessing the rinderpest status of South America, which includes Argentina, and our determination, based on our evaluation, that rinderpest is not present in the entirety of Argentina. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments. DATES: The comment period for the notice published on January 23, 2014 (79 FR 3775) is extended. We will consider all comments that we receive on or before April 23, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: On January 23, 2014, we published in the Federal Register (79 FR 3775–3777, Docket No. APHIS–2013–0105) a notice announcing the availability of our evaluation of the foot-and-mouth disease status of a region of Argentina, consisting of the areas of Patagonia South and Patagonia North B, as well as an evaluation assessing the rinderpest status of South America, for public review and comment. Comments on the notice were required to be received on or before March 24, 2014. We are extending the comment period on Docket No. APHIS– 2013–0105 for an additional 30 days. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 450, 7701–7772, 7781– 7786, and 8301–8317; 21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.4. Done in Washington, DC, this 19th day of March 2014. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 56 (Monday, March 24, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15934-15935]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-06276]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Secretary


Notice of Solicitation of Members to the National Genetic 
Research Advisory Council

AGENCY: Research, Education, and Economics, USDA.

ACTION: Solicitation of members.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and 
Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C.A. 5843), the United States Department of 
Agriculture announces the solicitation for nominations to fill four 
vacancies on the National Genetic Resources Advisory Council.

DATES: All nomination materials should be mailed in a single, complete 
package and postmarked or sent electronically by May 30, 2014.

ADDRESSES: All nomination packages must be sent to: Thomas Vilsack, 
Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture; 1400 Independence Avenue 
SW., Washington, DC 20250-2255, Attn: National Genetics Research 
Advisory Council, Room 3901, South Building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Esch, Executive Director, 
National Genetics Research Advisory Council, Room 3901, South Building, 
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20250-0321 Telephone: 202-720-3684. Fax: 202-720-6199, 
or email: Michele.esch@usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board is composed of 9 members. The 
NGRAC was re-established in 2012 as a permanent subcommittee of the 
National Agricultural Research,

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Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board to 
formulate recommendations on actions and policies for the collection, 
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 (NGRP) 
Director of new and innovative approaches to genetic resources 
conservation. The NGRAC will advise the Department on ways to ensure 
that the NGRP serves the needs of all farmers for high-quality and 
diverse seed (both conventionally bred and genetically engineered) for 
their particular farming operations. The NGRAC will also advise the 
department on developing a broad strategy for maintaining plant 
biodiversity available to agriculture, and strengthening public sector 
plant breeding capacities.
    The terms of 4 members of the NGRAC expired on September 30, 2013. 
Nominations for a 4-year appointment, effective October 1, 2013 through 
September 30, 2017, for these 4 vacant positions are sought. The NGRAC 
membership is required to have two-thirds of the appointed members from 
scientific disciplines relevant to the NGRP including agricultural 
sciences, environmental sciences, natural resource sciences, health 
sciences, and nutritional sciences; and one-third of the appointed 
members from the general public including leaders in fields of public 
policy, trade, international development, law, or management. The 4 
slots to be filled are to be composed of 3 scientific members and 1 
general public member. All nominees will be carefully reviewed for 
their expertise, leadership, and relevance. All nominees will be vetted 
before selection.
    Individuals and organizations who wish to nominate experts for this 
or any other USDA advisory committee should submit a letter to the 
Secretary listing these individuals' names and business address, phone, 
and email contact information. These individuals may be contacted now 
or in the future to determine their interest in serving as a committee 
member.
    Candidates who wish to be considered for membership on the National 
Genetic Research Advisory Council must submit an AD-755, ``Advisory 
Committee Membership Background Information,'' application form and 
their resume to the Secretary of Agriculture. Cover letters should be 
addressed to the Secretary of Agriculture. The application form and 
more information about advisory committees can be found at 
www.usda.gov/advisory_committees.xml.
    Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race, 
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical 
handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation. To ensure the 
recommendations of the Advisory Board take into account the needs of 
the diverse groups served by the Department, membership shall include, 
to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to 
represent all racial and ethnic groups, geographical areas, women and 
men, and persons with disabilities.
    Appointments to the National Genetic Research Advisory Council will 
be made by the Secretary of Agriculture.

    Done at Washington, DC this 10th day of March 2014.
Ann Bartuska,
Deputy Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics.
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