Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board, 56577-56578 [2016-19932]

Download as PDF 56577 Notices Federal Register Vol. 81, No. 162 Monday, August 22, 2016 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 Tribal Relations, Council for Native American Farming and Ranching Office of Tribal Relations, USDA. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of The Council for Native American Farming and Ranching (CNAFR), a public advisory committee of the Office of Tribal Relations (OTR). Notice of the meetings are provided in accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2). This will be the fourth meeting held during fiscal year 2016 and will consist of, but not be limited to: Hearing public comments, update of USDA programs and activities, and discussion of committee priorities. This meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The teleconference meeting will be held on September 1, 2016. The meeting will be open to the public with time set aside for public comment at approximately 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The OTR will make the agenda available to the public via the OTR Web site https://www.usda.gov/tribalrelations no later than 10 business days before the meeting and at the meeting. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be conducted using teleconference technology. This meeting will not be convened in person. Participants interested in joining this meeting may dial 1–877–369–5243 or 1–617–668– 3633. Any modification to this number will be accessible online at www.usda.gov/tribalrelations. Written Comments: Written comments may be submitted to: Josiah Griffin, Acting Designated Federal Officer, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Whitten Bldg., 501–A, Washington, DC 20250; by Fax: (202) 720–1058; or by email: Josiah.Griffin@osec.usda.gov. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Aug 19, 2016 Jkt 238001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions should be directed to the CNAFR Contact Person: Josiah Griffin, Acting Designated Federal Officer, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Whitten Bldg., 501–A, Washington, DC 20250; by Fax: (202) 720–1058 or email: Josiah.Griffin@ osec.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2), USDA established an advisory council for Native American farmers and ranchers. The CNAFR is a discretionary advisory committee established under the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture, in furtherance of the Keepseagle v. Vilsack settlement agreement that was granted final approval by the District Court for the District of Columbia on April 28, 2011. The CNAFR will operate under the provisions of the FACA and report to the Secretary of Agriculture. The purpose of the CNAFR is (1) to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on issues related to the participation of Native American farmers and ranchers in USDA loan and grant programs; (2) to transmit recommendations concerning any changes to USDA regulations or internal guidance or other measures that would eliminate barriers to program participation for Native American farmers and ranchers; (3) to examine methods of maximizing the number of new farming and ranching opportunities created by USDA loan and grant programs through enhanced extension and financial literacy services; (4) to examine methods of encouraging intergovernmental cooperation to mitigate the effects of land tenure and probate issues on the delivery of USDA programs; (5) to evaluate other methods of creating new farming or ranching opportunities for Native American producers; and (6) to address other related issues as deemed appropriate. Interested persons may present views, orally or in writing, on issues relating to agenda topics before the CNAFR. Written submissions may be submitted to the contact person on or before August 29, 2016. Oral presentations from the public will be heard approximately 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on September 1, 2016. Those individuals interested in making formal oral presentations should notify the contact person and submit a brief statement of PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the general nature of the issue they wish to present and the names and addresses of proposed participants by August 29, 2016. All oral presentations will be given three (3) to five (5) minutes depending on the number of participants. The OTR will also make the agenda available to the public via the OTR Web site https://www.usda.gov/tribalrelations no later than 10 business days before the meeting and at the meeting. The minutes from the meeting will be posted on the OTR Web site. OTR welcomes the attendance of the public at the CNAFR meetings and will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or special needs. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Josiah Griffin, at least 5 business days in advance of the meeting. Leslie Wheelock, Director, Office of Tribal Relations. [FR Doc. 2016–19929 Filed 8–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board (Board) will meet in Rapid City, South Dakota. The Board is established consistent with the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C. App. II), the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.), the National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1612), and the Federal Public Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Pub. L. 108–447). Additional information concerning the Board, including the meeting summary/ minutes, can be found by visiting the Board’s Web site at: https:// www.fs.usda.gov/main/blackhills/ workingtogether/advisorycommittees. DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. All meetings are subject to cancellation. For updated status of meeting prior to attendance, please SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22AUN1.SGM 22AUN1 asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 56578 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 162 / Monday, August 22, 2016 / Notices contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Mystic Ranger District, 8221 South Highway 16, Rapid City, South Dakota. Written comments may be submitted as 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 Black Hills National Forest Supervisor’s Office. Please call ahead to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Jacobson, Board Coordinator, by phone at 605–440–1409 or by email at sjjacobson@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: The purpose of the meeting is to provide: (1) Rushmore Connector Trail update; (2) Proposed Land Exchange— Spearfish Canyon/Bismarck Lake; (3) Teckla-Osage 230 kV Transmission Project update; (4) Black Hills Resilient Landscapes Project update; (5) BHNF Timber Program update (FY 16/FY 17); (6) Forest Health Working Group update; (7) Recreation Facilities Working Group update; and (8) Non-motorized Trails/Over Snow Working Group update. 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 September 12, 2016, to be scheduled on the agenda. Anyone who would like to bring related matters to the attention of the Board may file written statements with the Board’s staff before or after the meeting. Written comments and time requests for oral comments must be sent to Scott Jacobson, Black Hills National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 1019 North Fifth Street, Custer, South Dakota 57730; by email to sjjacobson@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 605–673–9208. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Aug 19, 2016 Jkt 238001 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: August 15, 2016. Jim Zornes, Acting Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 2016–19932 Filed 8–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service [Docket No. NRCS–2016–006] Notice of Meeting of the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Air Quality Task Force (AAQTF) will meet for discussions on critical air quality issues relating to agriculture. Special emphasis will be placed on obtaining a greater understanding about the relationship between agricultural production and air quality. The meeting is open to the public. A draft agenda is included in this notice. DATES: The meeting will convene at 8:00 a.m. PDT on Thursday and Friday September 8–9, 2016. A public comment period will be held on the morning of September 9, 2016. The meeting will end at approximately noon on September 9, 2016. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Sacramento—Capitol Plaza, 300 J Street, Sacramento, California 95814. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions and comments should be directed to Dr. Greg Johnson, Designated Federal Official, USDA, NRCS, 2901 East Gate City Boulevard, Suite 2100, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401; telephone: (336) 370–3352; fax: (336) 273–8132; email: greg.johnson@ por.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. Additional information concerning AAQTF, including revised agendas for the September 8–9, 2016, meeting that occurs after this Federal Register Notice is published, may be viewed at: www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ detail/national/air/taskforce. Procedural: This meeting is open to the public. On September 9, 2016, the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 public will have an opportunity to provide up to 5 minutes of input to the AAQTF. Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities: For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, please contact Greg Johnson (contact information listed above). USDA prohibits discrimination in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Additionally, discrimination on the basis of political beliefs and marital or family status is also prohibited by statutes enforced by USDA. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternate means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audio tape, etc.) should contact the USDA’s Target Center at (202) 720–2000 (voice and TDD). Signed August 12, 2016, in Washington, DC. Jason A. Weller, Chief. Draft Agenda AAQTF Meeting September 8–9, 2016, Sacramento, California A. Welcome Remarks and Introductions B. USDA and California Air Resources Board Leadership Remarks C. Particulate Matter Research D. USDA Climate Change Building Blocks, Greenhouse Gas Mitigation, and U.S. Agriculture E. Update on Agricultural Air Quality Regulatory Issues at the Environmental Protection Agency F. Updates from USDA Agencies (Forest Service, NRCS, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and Agricultural Research Service) G. AAQTF Subcommittee Formation and Break-Out Sessions H. Reactive Nitrogen Guest Speaker I. Public Input (Note: Individual presentations will be limited to 5 minutes.) * Please note that the timing of events in the agenda is subject to change to accommodate changing schedules of expected speakers and or extended discussions. [FR Doc. 2016–19872 Filed 8–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P E:\FR\FM\22AUN1.SGM 22AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 162 (Monday, August 22, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56577-56578]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-19932]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board (Board) will 
meet in Rapid City, South Dakota. The Board is established consistent 
with the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C. App. II), the 
Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 
U.S.C. 1600 et seq.), the National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 
U.S.C. 1612), and the Federal Public Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
(Pub. L. 108-447). Additional information concerning the Board, 
including the meeting summary/minutes, can be found by visiting the 
Board's Web site at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/blackhills/workingtogether/advisorycommittees.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 
1:00 p.m.
    All meetings are subject to cancellation. For updated status of 
meeting prior to attendance, please

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contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Mystic Ranger District, 8221 
South Highway 16, Rapid City, South Dakota.
    Written comments may be submitted as 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 Black 
Hills National Forest Supervisor's Office. Please call ahead to 
facilitate entry into the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Jacobson, Board Coordinator, by 
phone at 605-440-1409 or by email at sjjacobson@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: The purpose of the meeting is to provide:
    (1) Rushmore Connector Trail update;
    (2) Proposed Land Exchange--Spearfish Canyon/Bismarck Lake;
    (3) Teckla-Osage 230 kV Transmission Project update;
    (4) Black Hills Resilient Landscapes Project update;
    (5) BHNF Timber Program update (FY 16/FY 17);
    (6) Forest Health Working Group update;
    (7) Recreation Facilities Working Group update; and
    (8) Non-motorized Trails/Over Snow Working Group update.
    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 
September 12, 2016, to be scheduled on the agenda. Anyone who would 
like to bring related matters to the attention of the Board may file 
written statements with the Board's staff before or after the meeting. 
Written comments and time requests for oral comments must be sent to 
Scott Jacobson, Black Hills National Forest Supervisor's Office, 1019 
North Fifth Street, Custer, South Dakota 57730; by email to 
sjjacobson@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 605-673-9208.
    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: August 15, 2016.
Jim Zornes,
Acting Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 2016-19932 Filed 8-19-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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