Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP), 46237-46238 [2015-19036]
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mangoes regardless of their country of
origin. This determination was based on
evidence presented in a treatment
evaluation document (TED) we made
available with the notice. The treatment
was added to the PPQ Treatment
Manual, but was subject to change based
on public comment.
We solicited comments on the notice
for 60 days ending on June 22, 2015. We
received six comments by that date.
They were from private citizens,
exporters, industry groups, and
representatives of State and foreign
governments. The responses were in
favor of the revised treatment schedule
to extend the applicability of the
treatment to additional mango
commodities. Therefore, in accordance
with the regulations in § 305.3(b)(3), we
are affirming our revision of a hot water
treatment schedule for mango to control
certain pests, as described in the TED
made available with the previous notice.
The treatment schedule is numbered
T102–a. The treatment schedule will be
listed in the PPQ Treatment Manual,
which is available as described in
footnote 1 of this document.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7701–7772 and 7781–
7786; 21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 7 CFR 2.22,
2.80, and 371.3.
Done in Washington, DC, this 29th day of
July 2015.
Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Foreign Agricultural Service
Assessment of Fees for Dairy Import
Licenses for the 2016 Tariff-Rate
Import Quota Year
Foreign Agricultural Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This notice announces a fee of
$250 to be charged for the 2016 tariffrate quota (TRQ) year for each license
issued to a person or firm by the
Department of Agriculture authorizing
the importation of certain dairy articles,
which are subject to tariff-rate quotas set
forth in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
(HTS) of the United States.
DATES: August 4, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Abdelsalam El-Farra, Dairy Import
Licensing Program, Import Policies and
Export Reporting Division, STOP 1021,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400
Independence Avenue SW.,
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telephone at (202) 720–9439 or email at
abdelsalam.el-farra@fas.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Dairy
Tariff-Rate Import Quota Licensing
Regulation promulgated by the
Department of Agriculture and codified
at 7 CFR 6.20–6.37 provides for the
issuance of licenses to import certain
dairy articles that are subject to TRQs
set forth in the HTS. Those dairy articles
may only be entered into the United
States at the in-quota TRQ tariff-rates by
or for the account of a person or firm to
whom such licenses have been issued
and only in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the regulation.
Licenses are issued on a calendar year
basis, and each license authorizes the
license holder to import a specified
quantity and type of dairy article from
a specified country of origin. The use of
such licenses is monitored by the Dairy
Import Licensing Program, Import
Policies and Export Reporting Division,
Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, and the U.S.
Customs and Border Protection, U.S.
Department of Homeland Security.
The regulation at 7 CFR 6.33(a)
provides that a fee will be charged for
each license issued to a person or firm
by the Licensing Authority in order to
defray the Department of Agriculture’s
costs of administering the licensing
system under this regulation.
The regulation at 7 CFR 6.33(a) also
provides that the Licensing Authority
will announce the annual fee for each
license and that such fee will be set out
in a notice to be published in the
Federal Register. Accordingly, this
notice sets out the fee for the licenses to
be issued for the 2016 calendar year.
Notice: The total cost to the
Department of Agriculture of
administering the licensing system for
2016 has been estimated to be
$624,300.00 and the estimated number
of licenses expected to be issued is
2,500. Of the total cost, $479,200.00
represents staff and supervisory costs
directly related to administering the
licensing system, and $145,100.00
represents other miscellaneous costs,
including travel, postage, publications,
forms, and ADP system support.
Accordingly, notice is hereby given
that the fee for each license issued to a
person or firm for the 2016 calendar
year, in accordance with 7 CFR 6.33,
will be $250 per license.
Issued at Washington, DC, the 16th day of
July, 2015.
Ronald Lord,
Licensing Authority.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation
Service
[Docket No. NRCS–2015–0004]
Notice of Availability (NOA) of the
Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) and Final Environmental
Assessment (EA) for the Voluntary
Public Access and Habitat Incentive
Program (VPA–HIP)
Natural Resources
Conservation Service.
ACTION: Notice of availability.
AGENCY:
On April 27, 2015, the
Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) published an NOA in the
Federal Register announcing the
availability of a draft EA for VPA–HIP
and requesting public comment. The
draft EA was available for a 30-day
public comment period that ended May
27, 2015. The draft EA was prepared to
meet the requirements of the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of
1969 and NRCS implementing
regulations. Brief comments were
received from one State and those
comments expressed no concerns about
the analysis or the effects of the
program. NRCS has determined that
implementing VPA–HIP is not a major
Federal action significantly affecting the
quality of the human environment
within the context of NEPA and,
therefore, an Environmental Impact
Statement will not be prepared.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A
copy of the final Programmatic EA and
FONSI can be accessed on the Internet
by clicking on the appropriate link at
www.nrcs.usda.gov/ea. Single copies of
the FONSI and Programmatic EA or
additional information may also be
´
obtained by contacting Ms. Andree
DuVarney, National Environmental
Coordinator, USDA–NRCS, Ecological
Sciences Division, Room 6158–S, P.O.
Box 2890, Washington, DC 20013–2890
or by sending a request via email to
andree.duvarney@wdc.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: VPA–HIP is a
competitive grants program that is
available to State and Tribal
governments. The program is authorized
under the Food, Conservation, and
Energy Act of 2008, as amended (2008
Farm Bill, as amended) (16 U.S.C.
3839bb–5). Regulations at 7 CFR part
1455 govern implementation of VPA–
HIP. The primary objective of VPA–HIP
is to support State and Tribal
government programs that encourage
owners and operators of privately held
SUMMARY:
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farm, ranch, and forest land to
voluntarily make that land available for
access by the public for hunting, fishing,
and other wildlife-dependent recreation.
Grant recipients may also use VPA–HIP
funds to improve habitat on enrolled
public access program lands.
NRCS expects most actions carried
out with VPA–HIP funds to follow
NRCS conservation practice standards
and fall within existing categorical
exclusions. Although VPA–HIP
applicants that agree to follow NRCS
conservation practice standards will
receive preference for acceptance and
funding, there is no requirement they do
so. It is also possible some actions may
not fall within a categorical exclusion.
Therefore, NRCS decided to prepare a
Programmatic EA to review the effects
of activities that are likely to occur with
VPA–HIP grants.
Proposed Action: The Proposed
Action is to award VPA–HIP grants as
authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill, as
amended. Under this alternative, NRCS
will provide an opportunity for State
and Tribal governments to apply for
grants to encourage owners and
operators of privately held farm, ranch,
and forest land to voluntarily make that
land available for access by the public
for hunting, fishing, and other wildlifedependent recreation, and to improve
and manage fish and wildlife habitat on
their land under programs administered
by State or Tribal governments. Grants
will be awarded through a competitive
process.
Alternatives: The Programmatic EA
evaluates the environmental impacts of
the Proposed Action and the no-action
alternative. The Proposed Action is the
agency’s preferred alternative, and it
meets the purpose of and need for the
project with only minor, short-term
adverse impacts to the environment
anticipated. The no-action alternative
does not meet the purpose and need for
the action, and results in more adverse
impacts to the environment than the
preferred alternative.
Scoping: In developing the
Programmatic EA, NRCS conducted
internal scoping with various agency
discipline experts, and used experience
gained from previous VPA–HIP grants
and associated EAs. Potential adverse
impacts identified through the scoping
process include localized, temporary,
minor increases in soil erosion,
sediment transport, and particulate
matter from ground-disturbing activities
and the use of agricultural equipment
during the installation of conservation
practices. In the longer term, there will
be habitat improvements, and increased
recreational and economic benefits.
NRCS solicited comments from the
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public for 30 days on its analysis and
received only one comment that
expressed no concerns.
Other Environmental Review and
Coordination Requirements: VPA–HIP
grant recipients will conduct sitespecific evaluations of lands where
habitat improvement projects are
planned to address project compliance
with applicable laws and regulations,
including NEPA, Clean Water Act,
Endangered Species Act, and the
National Historic Preservation Act.
NRCS will conduct or oversee any
required consultation with the VPA–HIP
grant recipients in accordance with
applicable regulations.
Signed this 22nd day of July 2015, in
Washington, DC.
Jason A. Weller,
Chief, Natural Resources Conservation
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation
Service
Upper North River Watershed Dam No.
77, Augusta County, Virginia
Natural Resources
Conservation Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of a Finding of No
Significant Impact.
environmental impact statement is not
needed for this project.
The project purpose is continued
flood prevention. The planned works of
improvement include upgrading an
existing floodwater retarding structure.
The Notice of a Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) has been
forwarded to the various Federal, State,
and local agencies and interested
parties. A limited number of the FONSI
are available to fill single copy requests
at the above address. Basic data
developed during the environmental
assessment are on file and may be
reviewed by contacting John A. Bricker
at the above number.
No administrative action on
implementation of the proposal will be
taken until 30 days after the date of this
publication in the Federal Register.
John A. Bricker,
State Conservationist.
[This activity is listed in the Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance under 10.904,
Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention,
and is subject to the provisions of Executive
Order 12372, which requires intergovernment consultation with State and local
officials].
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AGENCY:
Pursuant to Section 102[2][c]
of the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969, the Council on
Environmental Quality Regulations [40
CFR part 1500]; and the Natural
Resources Conservation Service
Regulations [7 CFR part 650]; the
Natural Resources Conservation Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives
notice that an environmental impact
statement is not being prepared for the
rehabilitation of Upper North River
Watershed Dam No. 77, Augusta
County, Virginia.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
A. Bricker, State Conservationist,
Natural Resources Conservation Service,
1606 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 209,
Richmond, Virginia 23229. Telephone
(804) 287–1691, email jack.bricker@
va.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
environmental assessment of this
federally assisted action indicates that
the project will not cause significant
local, regional, or national impacts on
the environment. As a result of these
findings, John A. Bricker, State
Conservationist, has determined that the
preparation and review of an
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of the Census
[Docket Number 150721631–5631–01]
2017 Economic Census
Bureau of the Census,
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of Determination and
Request for Comment.
AGENCY:
The Bureau of the Census
(U.S. Census Bureau) publishes this
notice to announce that it is planning to
conduct the 2017 Economic Census. The
Census Bureau also is requesting public
comment on the 2017 Economic Census
content. This collection will be fully
electronic using a secure encrypted
Internet data collection system called
Centurion. The Economic Census is
conducted at 5-year intervals (years
ending in 2 and 7) and is the most
comprehensive compilation of statistics
about U.S. businesses and the economy.
The granting of specific authority to
conduct the program is Title 13, United
States Code (U.S.C.), Section 131, which
authorizes and requires the Economic
Census.
SUMMARY:
The Census Bureau will begin
the electronic mailout for the 2017
Economic Census in the Fall of 2017,
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation Service
[Docket No. NRCS-2015-0004]
Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSI) and Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for the
Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP)
AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service.
ACTION: Notice of availability.
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SUMMARY: On April 27, 2015, the Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) published an NOA in the Federal Register announcing the
availability of a draft EA for VPA-HIP and requesting public comment.
The draft EA was available for a 30-day public comment period that
ended May 27, 2015. The draft EA was prepared to meet the requirements
of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and NRCS
implementing regulations. Brief comments were received from one State
and those comments expressed no concerns about the analysis or the
effects of the program. NRCS has determined that implementing VPA-HIP
is not a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of
the human environment within the context of NEPA and, therefore, an
Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of the final Programmatic EA
and FONSI can be accessed on the Internet by clicking on the
appropriate link at www.nrcs.usda.gov/ea. Single copies of the FONSI
and Programmatic EA or additional information may also be obtained by
contacting Ms. Andr[eacute]e DuVarney, National Environmental
Coordinator, USDA-NRCS, Ecological Sciences Division, Room 6158-S, P.O.
Box 2890, Washington, DC 20013-2890 or by sending a request via email
to andree.duvarney@wdc.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: VPA-HIP is a competitive grants program that is
available to State and Tribal governments. The program is authorized
under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, as amended (2008
Farm Bill, as amended) (16 U.S.C. 3839bb-5). Regulations at 7 CFR part
1455 govern implementation of VPA-HIP. The primary objective of VPA-HIP
is to support State and Tribal government programs that encourage
owners and operators of privately held
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farm, ranch, and forest land to voluntarily make that land available
for access by the public for hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-
dependent recreation. Grant recipients may also use VPA-HIP funds to
improve habitat on enrolled public access program lands.
NRCS expects most actions carried out with VPA-HIP funds to follow
NRCS conservation practice standards and fall within existing
categorical exclusions. Although VPA-HIP applicants that agree to
follow NRCS conservation practice standards will receive preference for
acceptance and funding, there is no requirement they do so. It is also
possible some actions may not fall within a categorical exclusion.
Therefore, NRCS decided to prepare a Programmatic EA to review the
effects of activities that are likely to occur with VPA-HIP grants.
Proposed Action: The Proposed Action is to award VPA-HIP grants as
authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill, as amended. Under this alternative,
NRCS will provide an opportunity for State and Tribal governments to
apply for grants to encourage owners and operators of privately held
farm, ranch, and forest land to voluntarily make that land available
for access by the public for hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-
dependent recreation, and to improve and manage fish and wildlife
habitat on their land under programs administered by State or Tribal
governments. Grants will be awarded through a competitive process.
Alternatives: The Programmatic EA evaluates the environmental
impacts of the Proposed Action and the no-action alternative. The
Proposed Action is the agency's preferred alternative, and it meets the
purpose of and need for the project with only minor, short-term adverse
impacts to the environment anticipated. The no-action alternative does
not meet the purpose and need for the action, and results in more
adverse impacts to the environment than the preferred alternative.
Scoping: In developing the Programmatic EA, NRCS conducted internal
scoping with various agency discipline experts, and used experience
gained from previous VPA-HIP grants and associated EAs. Potential
adverse impacts identified through the scoping process include
localized, temporary, minor increases in soil erosion, sediment
transport, and particulate matter from ground-disturbing activities and
the use of agricultural equipment during the installation of
conservation practices. In the longer term, there will be habitat
improvements, and increased recreational and economic benefits. NRCS
solicited comments from the public for 30 days on its analysis and
received only one comment that expressed no concerns.
Other Environmental Review and Coordination Requirements: VPA-HIP
grant recipients will conduct site-specific evaluations of lands where
habitat improvement projects are planned to address project compliance
with applicable laws and regulations, including NEPA, Clean Water Act,
Endangered Species Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act.
NRCS will conduct or oversee any required consultation with the VPA-HIP
grant recipients in accordance with applicable regulations.
Signed this 22nd day of July 2015, in Washington, DC.
Jason A. Weller,
Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-19036 Filed 8-3-15; 8:45 am]
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