Notice of Public Meeting of the Minnesota Advisory Committee To Review and Discuss a Draft Report Regarding Civil Rights and Policing Practices in Minnesota, 28470-28471 [2017-13067]

Download as PDF sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES 28470 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 119 / Thursday, June 22, 2017 / Notices Regulatory and Agency Policy Team, Strategic Planning and Accountability, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Building 1– 1112D, Beltsville, Maryland 20705. • Email: Verna.Howell@ wdc.usda.gov. Include Docket Number NRCS–2016–0012 or ‘‘comment on proposed revisions to Section I’’ in the subject line of the email message. NRCS will post all comments on https://www.regulations.gov. In general, personal information provided with comments will be posted. If your comment includes your address, phone number, email, or other personal identifying information, your comments, including personal information, may be available to the public. You may ask in your comment that your personal identifying information be withheld from public view, but this cannot be guaranteed. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The appropriate NRCS State Conservationist as listed below; Kurt Simon, State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 210 Walnut Street, Room 693, Des Moines, Iowa 50309–2180, (515) 284–4769, Kurt.simon@ia.usda.gov, NRCS Iowa Web site: https:// www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ site/ia/home/. Mary Podoll, State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 220 E. Rosser Ave., Room 278, Bismarck, North Dakota 58502– 1458, (701) 530–2003, Mary.podoll@ nd.usda.gov, NRCS North Dakota Web site https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/ portal/nrcs/site/nd/home/. Cathee Pullman, State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 600, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101–1854, (651) 602–7854, Cathee.pullman@ mn.usda.gov, NRCS Minnesota Web site: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/ portal/nrcs/site/mn/home/. Jeff Zimprich, State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Federal Building, Room 203, 200 Fourth Street SW., Huron, South Dakota 57350–2475, (605) 352–1200, Jeff.zimprich@sd.usda.gov, NRCS South Dakota Web site: https:// www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ site/sd/home/. Electronic copies of the proposed revised SOSMs are available in the docket information section of this notice. There are separate SOSM documents for each state. In general, all documents have similar language with the exception that the South Dakota and North Dakota SOSM contains procedures for playa wetlands. Playa VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:08 Jun 21, 2017 Jkt 241001 wetlands do not exist in either Minnesota or Iowa. NRCS is seeking comments on the revisions to these documents. Each document’s revisions (deletions, additions, and strikethroughs) can be viewed in a ‘‘track changes’’ format. Requests for paper versions or inquiries may be directed to Paul Flynn, Wetland Project Manager, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 600, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To fully understand the proposed revisions, individuals are encouraged to compare these changes with each State’s current version as shown on each State’s Web site. To aid in this comparison, following are highlights of the proposed revisions to each State’s SOSM by section: 2.1 Develop a Base Map • Clarifies that sampling unit boundaries as viewed on aerial imagery can be adjusted using other references including Light Detection and Ranging data. • Reinforces that for sites without pre-1985 manipulation sampling units can be identified using references other than aerial imagery. • Provides clarification that all sampling units recorded on the Base Map reflect consideration of Normal Environmental Conditions and sites with pre-1985 drainage also accurately reflect the condition of the drainage. • Provides direction that drainage manipulations and their approximate year of installation will be identified on the base map or another reference. 2.2.1 and 2.3.1 Vegetation Hydrophytic • Clarifies how the Official Soil Description (OSD) section titled ‘‘Use and Vegetation’’ can be used in verifying hydrophytic vegetation. 2.2.3, 2.3.3, and 2.4.2 Hydrology Wetland Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 2.4.3 Wetland Hydrology (With Pre1985 Drainage) • Explains how the agency expert determines the best drainage condition of the sampling unit. • Explains how, after determining the best drained condition, the agency expert uses aerial imagery to determine when wetland hydrology is positive or negative. 3.1 Verification of Pre–1985 Cropping History • Allows verification based on person provided records that document cropping history. 3.2 Verification of Pre–December 23, 1985, Manipulation(s) • Adds additional references that can be used to make this determination. 3.3 Verification of Post–1985 Potential Conversion • Provides that verification will include review of the most recent year of aerial photography available. 3.5.1 Verification of Presence of Woody Vegetation as of December 23, 1985 • Adds this verification as an independent determination. 3.6 Determination of the Required Conditions for the Following WC Labels • Deletes this entire Section including Table 1. Guidance in the National Food Security Act Manual will be followed to apply USDA wetland labels. Dated: May 22, 2017. Kevin Wickey Regional Conservationist, Central Region, Natural Resources Conservation Service. [FR Doc. 2017–13061 Filed 6–21–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P • Clarifies that wetland hydrology for sites without pre-1985 drainage is determined to be present when wetness signatures are found on 50 percent or more of imagery reviewed. • Explains that the wetland hydrology review for sites without pre1985 drainage consists of all available normal years starting with the 2014 image year and going back to 1980. • Clarifies how wetness signatures are defined and annotated on the data sheet. • Allows that when a normal year image is of poor quality such that wetness signatures are not discernable, PO 00000 those image years can be excluded from the imagery review. • Defines the term ‘‘all available’’ when used with aerial images or photography. Sfmt 4703 COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Minnesota Advisory Committee To Review and Discuss a Draft Report Regarding Civil Rights and Policing Practices in Minnesota U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22JNN1.SGM 22JNN1 sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 119 / Thursday, June 22, 2017 / Notices and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Minnesota Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Friday August 04, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. CST for the purpose of reviewing and discussing a draft report regarding civil rights and policing practices in Minnesota. DATES: The meeting will be held on Friday, August 4, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. CST. ADDRESSES: Public call information: Dial: 888–359–3624, Conference ID: 6816990. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Wojnaroski, DFO, at mwojnaroski@usccr.gov or 312–353– 8311. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public can listen to the discussion. This meeting is available to the public through the public call information listed above. Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make a statement as time allows. The conference call operator will ask callers to identify themselves, the organization they are affiliated with (if any), and an email address prior to placing callers into the conference room. Callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. The Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over landline connections to the toll-free telephone number. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–977–8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number. Members of the public are also entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Regional Programs Unit Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 55 W. Monroe St., Suite 410, Chicago, IL 60615. They may also be faxed to the Commission at (312) 353–8324, or emailed to Carolyn Allen at callen@ usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Unit at (312) 353– 8311. Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Regional Programs Unit Office, as they VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:08 Jun 21, 2017 Jkt 241001 become available, both before and after the meeting. Records of the meeting will be available via www.facadatabase.gov under the Commission on Civil Rights, Minnesota Advisory Committee link (https://www.facadatabase.gov/ committee/meetings.aspx?cid=256). Click on ‘‘meeting details’’ and then ‘‘documents’’ to download. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission’s Web site, https://www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Unit at the above email or street address. Agenda Welcome and Roll Call Discussion: Draft Report, Civil Rights and Policing Practices in Minnesota Public Comment Future Plans and Actions Adjournment Dated: June 19, 2017. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2017–13067 Filed 6–21–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Arkansas Advisory Committee To Vote on a Topic of Study U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Arkansas Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Monday, July 10, 2017, at 12:00 noon Central for the purpose of voting on a topic of study. DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, July 10, 2017, at 12:00 noon. CST. ADDRESSES: Public call information: Dial: 888–899–5068, Conference ID: 8749656. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Barreras, DFO, at dbarreras@ usccr.gov or 312–353–8311. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public can listen to the discussion. This meeting is available to the public through the following tollfree call-in number: 888–899–5068, conference ID: 8749656. Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 28471 a statement as time allows. The conference call operator will ask callers to identify themselves, the organization they are affiliated with (if any), and an email address prior to placing callers into the conference room. Callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. The Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over landline connections to the toll-free telephone number. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–977–8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number. Members of the public are also entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Midwestern Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 55 W. Monroe St., Suite 410, Chicago, IL 60615. They may also be faxed to the Commission at (312) 353–8324, or emailed to Carolyn Allen at callen@ usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Midwestern Regional Office at (312) 353–8311. Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Midwestern Regional Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Records of the meeting will be available via www.facadatabase.gov under the Commission on Civil Rights, Arkansas Advisory Committee link (https://www.facadatabase.gov/ committee/meetings.aspx?cid=236). Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission’s Web site, https:// www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Midwestern Regional Office at the above email or street address. Agenda Welcome and Roll Call Review Topics and vote Next Steps Public Comment Adjournment Dated: June 19, 2017. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2017–13039 Filed 6–21–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\22JNN1.SGM 22JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 119 (Thursday, June 22, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28470-28471]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-13067]


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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS


Notice of Public Meeting of the Minnesota Advisory Committee To 
Review and Discuss a Draft Report Regarding Civil Rights and Policing 
Practices in Minnesota

AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

ACTION: Announcement of meeting.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the 
rules

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and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Minnesota Advisory 
Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Friday August 04, 2017, at 
12:00 p.m. CST for the purpose of reviewing and discussing a draft 
report regarding civil rights and policing practices in Minnesota.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Friday, August 4, 2017, at 12:00 
p.m. CST.

ADDRESSES: Public call information: Dial: 888-359-3624, Conference ID: 
6816990.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Wojnaroski, DFO, at 
mwojnaroski@usccr.gov or 312-353-8311.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public can listen to the 
discussion. This meeting is available to the public through the public 
call information listed above. Any interested member of the public may 
call this number and listen to the meeting. An open comment period will 
be provided to allow members of the public to make a statement as time 
allows. The conference call operator will ask callers to identify 
themselves, the organization they are affiliated with (if any), and an 
email address prior to placing callers into the conference room. 
Callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate 
over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. The Commission 
will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for 
calls they initiate over land-line connections to the toll-free 
telephone number. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the 
proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-977-
8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and 
conference ID number.
    Members of the public are also entitled to submit written comments; 
the comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days 
following the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Regional 
Programs Unit Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 55 W. Monroe 
St., Suite 410, Chicago, IL 60615. They may also be faxed to the 
Commission at (312) 353-8324, or emailed to Carolyn Allen at 
callen@usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact 
the Regional Programs Unit at (312) 353-8311.
    Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced 
at the Regional Programs Unit Office, as they become available, both 
before and after the meeting. Records of the meeting will be available 
via www.facadatabase.gov under the Commission on Civil Rights, 
Minnesota Advisory Committee link (https://www.facadatabase.gov/committee/meetings.aspx?cid=256). Click on ``meeting details'' and then 
``documents'' to download. Persons interested in the work of this 
Committee are directed to the Commission's Web site, https://www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Unit at the above 
email or street address.

Agenda

Welcome and Roll Call
Discussion: Draft Report, Civil Rights and Policing Practices in 
Minnesota
Public Comment
Future Plans and Actions
Adjournment

    Dated: June 19, 2017.
David Mussatt,
Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
[FR Doc. 2017-13067 Filed 6-21-17; 8:45 am]
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