Davy Crockett Resource Advisory Committee, 35512-35513 [2014-14554]

Download as PDF 35512 Notices Federal Register Vol. 79, No. 120 Monday, June 23, 2014 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 Office of the Secretary Notice of Solicitation of Members to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Research, Education, and Economics, USDA. ACTION: Solicitation for membership. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., the United States Department of Agriculture announces solicitation for nominations to fill 8 vacancies on the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board. DATES: Deadline for Advisory Board member nominations is July 18, 2014. ADDRESSES: The nominee’s name, resume, completed Form AD–755, and any letters of support must be submitted via one of the following methods: (1) Email to Michele.esch@usda.gov and Shirley.morgan@ars.usda.gov; or (2) By mail delivery service to Thomas Vilsack, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250, Attn: NAREEE Advisory Board, Room 332A, Whitten Building. SUMMARY: emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Esch, Executive Director, National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 332A, Whitten Building, Washington, DC 20250–2255, telephone: 202–720–3684; fax: 202– 720–6199; email: michele.esch@ ars.usda.gov. Committee Web site: www.nareeeab.ree.usda.gov. The National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board was established in 1996 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:33 Jun 20, 2014 Jkt 232001 via Section 1408 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123) to provide advice to the Secretary of Agriculture and land-grant colleges and universities on top priorities and policies for food and agricultural research, education, extension and economics. Section 1408 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123) was amended by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2008 by deleting six membership categories in the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board, which totals 25 members. Since the Advisory Boards inception by congressional legislation in 1996, each member has represented a specific category related to farming or ranching, food production and processing, forestry research, crop and animal science, land-grant institutions, non-land grant college or university with a historic commitment to research in the food and agricultural sciences, food retailing and marketing, rural economic development, and natural resource and consumer interest groups, among many others. The Board was first appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture in September 1996 and onethird of its members were appointed for a one, two, and three-year term, respectively. The terms for 8 members who represent specific categories will expire September 30, 2014. Nominations for a 3-year appointment for these 8 vacant categories are sought. All nominees will be carefully reviewed for their expertise, leadership, and relevance to a category. The 8 slots to be filled are: Category B. Farm Cooperatives Category D. Plant Commodity Producer Category E. National Aquaculture Association Category H. National Food Science Organization Category J. National Nutritional Science Society Category K. 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities Category M. 1994 Equity in Education Land-Grant Institutions Category Y. National Social Science Association Nominations are solicited from organizations, associations, societies, councils, federations, groups, and companies that represent a wide variety PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 of food and agricultural interests throughout the country. Nominations for one individual who fits several of the categories listed above, or for more than one person who fits one category, will be accepted. In your nomination letter, please indicate the specific membership category for each nominee. Each nominee must submit form AD– 755, ‘‘Advisory Committee Membership Background Information’’ (which can be obtained from the contact person below or from: https://www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/ default/files/docs/2012/AD-755_Master_ 2012_508%20Ver.pdf). All nominees will be vetted before selection. 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 that recommendations of the Advisory Board take into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the USDA, membership shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Please note that registered lobbyist and individuals already serving another USDA Federal Advisory Committee, are ineligible for nomination. Appointments to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board will be made by the Secretary of Agriculture. Done at Washington, DC, this 17th day of June 2011. Ann Bartuska, Deputy Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics. [FR Doc. 2014–14578 Filed 6–20–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–03–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Davy Crockett Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The Davy Crockett Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Ratcliff, Texas. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (Pub. L. 110–343) SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 120 / Monday, June 23, 2014 / Notices (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 discuss the proposal of new Title II projects. The meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on July 31, 2014. All RAC meetings are subject to cancellation. For status of meeting prior to attendance, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. DATES: The meeting will be held at the Davy Crockett National Forest (NF) Ranger Station, Conference Room, 18551 State Highway 7 East, Kennard, Texas. If you would like to attend via teleconference, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. 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 Davy Crockett NF Ranger Station. Please call ahead to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Rowe, RAC Coordinator, by phone at 936–655–2299 extension 230, or via email at lrowe@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 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional RAC information, including the meeting agenda and the meeting summary/minutes can be found at the following Web site: https:// fsplaces.fs.fed.us/fsfiles/unit/wo/ secure_rural_schools.nsf/RAC/ ABB47F5A670D58A688256DC9005 B5AD5?OpenDocument. 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 July 15, 2014 to be scheduled on the agenda. 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. Written comments and requests for time for oral emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:33 Jun 20, 2014 Jkt 232001 comments must be sent to Gerald Lawrence, Jr., Designated Federal Officer, 18551 State Highway 7 East, Kennard, Texas 75847; by email to glawrence@fs.fed.us or via facsimile to 936–655–2817. Meeting Accommodations: If you are a person requiring reasonable accommodation, please make requests in advance for sign language interpreting, assistive listening devices or other reasonable accommodation for access to the facility or proceedings by contacting the person listed in the section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. All reasonable accommodation requests are managed on a case by case basis. Dated: June 17, 2014. Gerald Lawrence, Jr., Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–14554 Filed 6–20–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service RIN 0596–AD14 Ski Area Water Rights on National Forest System Lands Forest Service, USDA. Notice of Proposed Directive; Request for Public Comment. AGENCY: ACTION: The U.S. Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency) is proposing to amend its internal directives for ski area concessions by adding two clauses to the Special Uses Handbook, FSH 2709.11, chapter 50, to address water rights necessary for and that primarily support operation of ski areas on National Forest System (NFS) lands. A revised water rights clause for ski area permits is needed because the current water rights clause cannot be implemented as intended in many States and because the current clause does not ensure that sufficient water is available for operation of ski areas on NFS lands. Implementation of a revised water rights clause would ensure that water will be available for ski areas on NFS lands. Additionally, there would be greater consistency and accountability in authorization of water uses and ownership of water rights for ski areas. DATES: Comments must be submitted in writing by August 22, 2014. ADDRESSES: Send comments electronically by following the instructions at the Federal eRulemaking portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Comments also may be submitted by mail to USDA Forest Service, Attn: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35513 Carolyn Holbrook, Recreation, Heritage, and Volunteer Resources staff, Ski Area Water Rights Comments, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Stop 1125, Washington, DC 20250–1125. Comments may also be submitted electronically to skiareawaterrights@ fs.fed.us. If comments are sent electronically, duplicate comments should not be sent by mail. Handdelivered comments will not be accepted. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, will be placed in the record and will be made available for public review and copying. Those wishing to review comments should call Carolyn Holbrook at (202) 205–1426 to schedule an appointment. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn Holbrook, Recreation, Heritage, and Volunteer Resources staff, 202–205– 1426, or Jean Thomas, Watershed, Fish, Wildlife, Air, and Rare Plants staff, 202– 205–1172. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. Background and Need for the Proposed Directive The Forest Service is proposing a revised clause to address water rights utilized in support of ski areas on NFS lands. One of the statutory duties of the Forest Service is to administer National Forest System (NFS) lands to provide outdoor recreation to the American public on a sustainable basis. Water for snowmaking and domestic uses is critical to the continuation of resortbased skiing on NFS lands. Because of this, the Forest Service requires ownership by the United States, either solely or in narrow circumstances jointly with the permit holder, of water rights developed on NFS lands to support operation of ski areas. This policy was adopted due to concern that if water rights used to support ski area operations are severed from a ski area the Forest Service will lose the ability to offer the area to the public for skiing. An example of this is when water rights are sold for other purposes. It has long been the policy of the Forest Service that permit holders must acquire water rights in the name of the United States for water diverted from and used on NFS lands pursuant to special use authorizations in furtherance of the Agency’s congressionally mandated multiple-use objectives through the Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act (MUSYA) of 1960, which include range, watershed, timber, fish and wildlife, and outdoor recreation. The reason for this policy is straightforward: Congress has directed the Agency to manage National Forests E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 120 (Monday, June 23, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35512-35513]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-14554]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Davy Crockett Resource Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Davy Crockett Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet 
in Ratcliff, Texas. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural 
Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110-343)

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(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 discuss the proposal of new Title II projects.

DATES: The meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on July 31, 2014.
    All RAC meetings are subject to cancellation. For status of meeting 
prior to attendance, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Davy Crockett National 
Forest (NF) Ranger Station, Conference Room, 18551 State Highway 7 
East, Kennard, Texas. If you would like to attend via teleconference, 
please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
    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 Davy Crockett 
NF Ranger Station. Please call ahead to facilitate entry into the 
building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Rowe, RAC Coordinator, by 
phone at 936-655-2299 extension 230, or via email at lrowe@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 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through 
Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional RAC information, including the 
meeting agenda and the meeting summary/minutes can be found at the 
following Web site: https://fsplaces.fs.fed.us/fsfiles/unit/wo/secure_rural_schools.nsf/RAC/ABB47F5A670D58A688256DC9005B5AD5?OpenDocument. 
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 July 15, 2014 to be scheduled on the 
agenda. 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. Written comments and requests for time for 
oral comments must be sent to Gerald Lawrence, Jr., Designated Federal 
Officer, 18551 State Highway 7 East, Kennard, Texas 75847; by email to 
glawrence@fs.fed.us or via facsimile to 936-655-2817.
    Meeting Accommodations: If you are a person requiring reasonable 
accommodation, please make requests in advance for sign language 
interpreting, assistive listening devices or other reasonable 
accommodation for access to the facility or proceedings by contacting 
the person listed in the section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT. All reasonable accommodation requests are managed on a case by 
case basis.

    Dated: June 17, 2014.
Gerald Lawrence, Jr.,
Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-14554 Filed 6-20-14; 8:45 am]
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