National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, 60875-60876 [2015-25611]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 195 / Thursday, October 8, 2015 / Notices (8) To consumer reporting agencies in accordance with section 31 U.S.C. 3711(e); (9) To Federal, State, Tribal, and local regulatory agencies and their employees and contractors who collaborate with Wildlife Services in implementation of, or agencies that regulate, wildlife management projects or programs, or who have an interest in, or regulate, animal or public health, or national security; (10) To State- or Federal Governmentlevel representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in compliance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) mandate (FIFRA Sec. 8, 7 U.S.C. 136f, and FIFRA 7 U.S.C. 136i– l), of the location on a cooperator’s property where certain regulated pesticide devices are deployed or regulated pesticides are applied; and (11) To the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) or to the General Services Administration for records management inspections conducted under 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906. DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES: POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: Policies for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system are outlined in the Wildlife Services Information and Data Management Handbook and the APHIS Records Management Handbook and are summarized below. STORAGE: The WS MIS records will be maintained in USDA-owned server storage. Documents that are executed originals will be maintained in State or regional Wildlife Services offices that are locked during non-business hours and require employee identification for admittance at all times. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES RETRIEVABILITY: Under this system, data may be retrieved and organized by agreement number, name of cooperator, or agreement holder. Retrieval permissions for employees who have access to the system are determined by the data usage role of the employee and are compliant with the APHIS ‘‘least privilege’’ rule. SAFEGUARDS: Control measures designed to prevent misuse of accessible data include unique user identification, a password 16:41 Oct 07, 2015 Jkt 238001 RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: Information identifying cooperators is kept in the system as long as a cooperator retains an active agreement with WS. Federal and State employee information is kept active in the system as long as the individual works for WS or as long as their project-related work history is retained in the system. WS has developed record retention schedules for electronic information, but until they are approved by NARA, electronic records will be classified as permanent. Record retention schedules for WS paper-based records are in accordance with NARA and existing APHIS policy. 4700 River Road Unit 50, Riverdale, MD 20737–1232. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: Any individual may contest information contained within a record in the system that pertains to him/her by submitting a written request to the system manager at the address above. Include the reason for contesting the record and the proposed amendment to the information with supporting documentation to show how the record is inaccurate. RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: WS users generate data about the work performed by WS. Additional data is collected is voluntarily submitted by cooperators (customers) and entered into the system by WS employees. In addition, reference and lookup data about pesticide registration, wildlife laws, and permits are obtained from Federal, State, Tribal, and local authorities. EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: None. [FR Doc. 2015–25640 Filed 10–7–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS: In accordance with section 31 U.S.C. 3711(e). VerDate Sep<11>2014 protection protocol, and limitation of user roles through compartmentalization of allowed access. Agency implemented cybersecurity measures and firewalls are built into the application user interface, and monitoring of use of the MIS for profiles of misuse is possible. The hard copy components of the system, and computer files, tapes, and disks are kept in a safeguarded environment with access only by authorized personnel. 60875 Director, Applications Development, Information Technology Support Center, Wildlife Services, USDA/APHIS, NRRC, 2150 Centre Avenue, Building A, Suite 143, Fort Collins, CO 80526. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Any individual may request general information regarding this system of records or information as to whether the system contains records pertaining to him/her from the system manager at the address above. All inquiries pertaining to this system should be in writing, must name the system of records as set forth in the system notice, and must contain the individual’s name, telephone number, address, and email address. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: Any individual may obtain information from a record in the system that pertains to him or her. Requests for hard copies of records should be in writing, and the request must contain the requesting individual’s name, address, name of the system of records, timeframe for the records in question, any other pertinent information to help identify the file, and a copy of his/her photo identification containing a current address for verification of identification. All inquiries should be addressed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Staff, Legislative and Public Affairs, APHIS, PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (Council) will meet in Denver, Colorado. The Council is authorized under section 9 of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act, as amended by title XII, section 1219 of Public Law 101–624 (the Act) (16 U.S.C. 2105g) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. II). Additional information concerning the Council, can be found by visiting the Council’s Web site at: https:// www.fs.fed.us/ucf/nucfac.shtml. DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, November 16, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT or until Council business is completed. All meetings are subject to cancellation. For updated status of meeting prior to attendance, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Webb Municipal Office Building, Conference Room 1.D.1, 201 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado. Written comments concerning this meeting should be submitted as SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08OCN1.SGM 08OCN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 60876 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 195 / Thursday, October 8, 2015 / Notices described under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. All comments, including names and addresses, when provided, are placed in the record and available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at the USDA Forest Service, Sidney Yates Building, Room 3SC–01C, 201 14th Street SW., Washington DC 20024. Please call ahead at 202–205–7829 to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff, National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, Sidney Yates Building, Room 3SC–01C, 201 14th Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, by telephone at 202–205–7829, or by email at nstremple@fs.fed.us, or by cell phone at 202–309–9873, or via facsimile at 202–690–5792. 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: The purpose of the meeting is to: 1. Introduce new members; 2. Develop the 2016 Work Plan; 3. Develop the 2017 grant categries; 4. Listen to local constituents urban forestry concerns; 5. Prepare to present the 10-year action plan (2016–2026); 6. Receive Forest Service budget and program updates; and 7. Finalize the 2015 Accomplishments/Recommendations report. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda will include time for people to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement should submit a request in writing by November 2, 2015, to be scheduled on the agenda. Council discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Council members, however anyone who would like to bring urban and community forestry matters to the attention of the Council may file written statements with the Council’s staff before or after the meeting. Written comments and time requests for oral comments must be sent to Nancy Stemple, Executive Staff, National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, Sidney Yates Building, Room 3SC–01C, 201 14th Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, or by email at nstremple@fs.fed.us. Meeting Accommodations: If you are a person requiring reasonable accommodation, please make requests in advance for sign language VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:42 Oct 07, 2015 Jkt 238001 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: October 2, 2015. Patti Hirami, Associate Deputy Chief, State & Private Forestry. [FR Doc. 2015–25611 Filed 10–7–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Request for Applications: The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program Forest Service, USDA. Request for applications. AGENCY: ACTION: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, State and Private Forestry, Cooperative Forestry staff, requests applications for the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP). This is a competitive grant program whereby local governments, qualified nonprofit organizations, and Indian Tribes are eligible to apply for grants to establish community forests through fee simple acquisition of private forest land from a willing seller. The purpose of the program is to establish community forests by protecting forest land from conversion to non-forest uses and provide community benefits such as sustainable forest management, environmental benefits including clean air, water, and wildlife habitat; benefits from forest-based educational programs; benefits from serving as models of effective forest stewardship; and recreational benefits secured with public access. Eligible lands for grants funded under this program are private forests that are at least five acres in size, suitable to sustain natural vegetation, and at least 75 percent forested. The lands must also be threatened by conversion to nonforest uses, must not be held in trust by the United States on behalf of any Indian Tribe, must not be Tribal allotment lands, must be offered for sale by a willing seller, and if acquired by an eligible entity, must provide defined community benefits under CFP and allow for public access. DATES: Interested local government and nonprofit applicants must submit applications to the State Forester. Tribal SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 applicants must submit applications to the appropriate Tribal government officials. All applications, either hardcopy or electronic, must be received by State Foresters or Tribal governments by January 15, 2016. State Foresters or Tribal government officials must forward applications to the Forest Service Region, Northeastern Area or International Institute of Tropical Forestry by February 19, 2016. All local government and qualified nonprofit organization applications must be submitted to the State Forester of the State where the property is located. All Tribal applications must be submitted to the equivalent Tribal government official. Applicants are encouraged to contact and work with the Forest Service Region, Northeastern Area or International Institute of Tropical Forestry, and State Forester or equivalent Tribal government official when developing their proposal. Applicants must consultant with the State Forester and equivalent Tribal government official prior to requesting technical assistance for a project. The State Forester’s member roster may be found on https://www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/ programs/loa/cfp.shtml. All applicants must also send an email to communityforest@fs.fed.us to confirm an application has been submitted for funding consideration. State Foresters and Tribal government officials shall submit applications, either electronic or hardcopy, to the appropriate Forest Service Regional/ Area/Institute contact noted below. ADDRESSES: Northern and Intermountain Regions Regions 1 and 4 (ID, MT, ND, NV, UT) Janet Valle, U.S. Forest Service, 324 25th St., Ogden, UT 84401, 801–625– 5258 (phone), 801–625–5716 (fax), jvalle@fs.fed.us. Rocky Mountain Region Region 2 (CO, KS, NE, SD, WY) Claire Harper, U.S. Forest Service, 740 Simms Street, Golden, CO 80401, 303–275–5239 (phone), 303–275– 5754 (fax), claireharper@fs.fed.us. Southwestern Region Region 3 (AZ, NM) Alicia San Gil, U.S. Forest Service, 333 Broadway SE., Albuquerque, NM 87102, 505–842–3881 (phone), 505– 842–3165 (fax), agsangil@fs.fed.uss. E:\FR\FM\08OCN1.SGM 08OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 195 (Thursday, October 8, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60875-60876]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-25611]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council 
(Council) will meet in Denver, Colorado. The Council is authorized 
under section 9 of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act, as amended 
by title XII, section 1219 of Public Law 101-624 (the Act) (16 U.S.C. 
2105g) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 
II). Additional information concerning the Council, can be found by 
visiting the Council's Web site at: https://www.fs.fed.us/ucf/nucfac.shtml.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, November 16, 2015 from 9:00 
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT or until Council business is completed. All 
meetings are subject to cancellation. For updated status of meeting 
prior to attendance, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Webb Municipal Office 
Building, Conference Room 1.D.1, 201 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, 
Colorado. Written comments concerning this meeting should be submitted 
as

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described under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. All comments, including 
names and addresses, when provided, are placed in the record and 
available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect 
comments received at the USDA Forest Service, Sidney Yates Building, 
Room 3SC-01C, 201 14th Street SW., Washington DC 20024. Please call 
ahead at 202-205-7829 to facilitate entry into the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff, 
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, Sidney Yates 
Building, Room 3SC-01C, 201 14th Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, by 
telephone at 202-205-7829, or by email at nstremple@fs.fed.us, or by 
cell phone at 202-309-9873, or via facsimile at 202-690-5792.
    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: The purpose of the meeting is to:
    1. Introduce new members;
    2. Develop the 2016 Work Plan;
    3. Develop the 2017 grant categries;
    4. Listen to local constituents urban forestry concerns;
    5. Prepare to present the 10-year action plan (2016-2026);
    6. Receive Forest Service budget and program updates; and
    7. Finalize the 2015 Accomplishments/Recommendations report.
    The meeting is open to the public. The agenda will include time for 
people to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals 
wishing to make an oral statement should submit a request in writing by 
November 2, 2015, to be scheduled on the agenda. Council discussion is 
limited to Forest Service staff and Council members, however anyone who 
would like to bring urban and community forestry matters to the 
attention of the Council may file written statements with the Council's 
staff before or after the meeting. Written comments and time requests 
for oral comments must be sent to Nancy Stemple, Executive Staff, 
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, Sidney Yates 
Building, Room 3SC-01C, 201 14th Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, or 
by email at nstremple@fs.fed.us.
    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: October 2, 2015.
Patti Hirami,
Associate Deputy Chief, State & Private Forestry.
[FR Doc. 2015-25611 Filed 10-7-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3411-15-P

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