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October 24, 2019, we published in the
Federal Register (84 FR 56999–57004,
Docket No. APHIS–2011–0102) a notice
of a modified system of records titled
Animal Welfare Act and Horse
Protection Act, USDA/APHIS–8. In
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Institute of Food and
Agriculture
Solicitation of Input From Stakeholders
on the Federally Recognized Tribes
Extension Program—FRTEP
National Institute of Food and
Agriculture, USDA.
ACTION: Request for written stakeholder
input.
AGENCY:
The National Institute of Food
and Agriculture (NIFA) is requesting
written stakeholder input on the
Federally Recognized Tribes Extension
Program (FRTEP).
The purpose of this Notice is to assist
NIFA in developing the FY 2021
Request for Applications for the
Federally Recognized Tribes Extension
Program. NIFA plans to consider all
stakeholder input received in response
to this Notice.
DATES: Written comments on this Notice
must be received by February 15, 2020,
to be assured of consideration.
Comments received after that date will
be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by NIFA–2020–0001, through
the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Include NIFA–2020–0001 in the subject
line of the message.
Instructions: All submissions received
must include the Title, ‘‘Federally
Recognized Tribes Extension Program’’
and NIFA–2020–0001. All comments
received will be posted to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin
Riley 816–926–2131 (phone), erin.riles@
usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
program is authorized under Section
3(d) of the Act of May 8, 1914, SmithLever Act, ch. 79, 38, Stat. 372, 7 U.S.C.
341 et seq. Section 7609 of the
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
(Pub. L. 115–334) amended section 3(d)
of the Smith-Lever Act to allow 1994
Land-grant Institutions eligibility to
receive FRTEP grant funds.
Background and Summary: Section
7609 of the Agriculture Improvement
Act of 2018 added 1994 Land-grant
Institutions as eligible to receive SmithSUMMARY:
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Lever 3(d) funding, including grants
under the Federally Recognized Tribes
Extension Program (FRTEP).
Previously, only 1862 and 1890 Landgrant Institutions were eligible to
receive FRTEP grants. The grant
competition for FRTEP is run every four
years, and a new competition is
scheduled for fiscal year (FY) 2021.
NIFA is using this opportunity to gather
stakeholder feedback for the next open
competition in FY 2021.
The purpose of this program is to
establish an Extension presence and
support Extension outreach on
Federally Recognized Indian
Reservations and Tribal jurisdictions of
Federally Recognized Tribes. FRTEP
seeks to continue the Land Grant
mission of inclusion by providing
education and research-based
knowledge to those who might not
otherwise receive it.
Program Priorities Have Included:
a. Tribal Youth and 4–H
b. Indian Farmer and Rancher
Productivity and Management
c. Indian Community Development:
• Economic and Workforce
Development
• Food Systems, Farm and
Community Markets
• Natural Resource Conservation and
Adaptation to Environmental
Changes
• Human Nutrition and Reduction of
Childhood and Adolescent Obesity
• Indian Cultural and Language
Preservation
Effective Extension involves identifying
and attracting funds and resources to
support an ever-changing and growing
portfolio of activities in response to
identified community needs. As a
result, it is understood that applicants
will work towards a comprehensive
Extension plan and engage in both
direct and indirect activities in support
of their proposed programs. Examples of
funded direct program activities
include, but are not limited to, needs
assessments, educational workshops,
site visits, producer demonstration
projects and cultural-learning events.
Funded indirect activities have
included, but are not limited to:
Extending partnerships, expanding
communication networks, and acquiring
additional resources in support of the
overall goals and objectives of the
proposed project.
Done at Washington, DC, this 18th day of
November 2019.
Stephen Censky,
Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of
Agriculture.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation
Service
[Docket ID: NRCS–2019–0021]
The Secretary of Agriculture’s
Determination of the Primary Purpose
of the Nevada Petroleum Claims Fund
for the Cleanup of Petroleum
Discharge From Storage
Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice of Determination.
AGENCY:
NRCS is providing public
notice that the Secretary of Agriculture
has determined that cost share
payments made by the Nevada Division
of Environmental Protection (NDEP) are
primarily for the purpose of conserving
soil and water resources or protecting
and restoring the environment. NRCS
was assigned technical and
administrative responsibility for
reviewing NDEP’s Petroleum Claims
Fund program and for making
appropriate recommendations for the
Secretary’s determination of primary
purpose. The Secretary made the
determination for the State of Nevada’s
Petroleum Claims Fund program
administered by the Nevada Division of
Environmental Protection.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg
Lovato, Division Administrator, Nevada
Petroleum Claims Fund, 901 S Stewart
Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701 or
Maggie Rhodes, Director, Financial
Assistance Programs Division,
Department of Agriculture, Natural
Resources Conservation Service, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Room 5237
South Building, Washington, DC 20250.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under
Section 126(a) (8) of the Internal
Revenue Code, gross income does not
include the ‘‘excludable portion’’ of
payments received under any program
of a State, or a political subdivision of
a State, under which payments are made
to individuals primarily for the purpose
of protecting or restoring the
environment. In general, a cost share
payment for selected conservation
practices is exempt from Federal
taxation if it meets three tests: (1) It was
for a capital expense, (2) it does not
substantially increase the operator’s
annual income from the property for
which it is made, and (3) the Secretary
of Agriculture certified that the payment
was made primarily for conserving soil
and water resources, protecting or
restoring the environment, improving
forests, or providing habitat for wildlife.
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The Secretary of Agriculture evaluates
a conservation program on the basis of
criteria set forth in 7 CFR part 14 and
makes a ‘‘primary purpose’’
determination for the payments made
under the program. The objective of the
determination made under part 14 is to
provide maximum conservation,
environmental, forestry improvement,
and wildlife benefits to the general
public from the operation of applicable
programs. Final determinations are
made based on program, category of
practices, or individual practices.
Following a primary purpose
determination by the Secretary of
Agriculture, the Secretary of the
Treasury determines if the payments
made under the conservation program
substantially increases the annual
income derived from the property
benefited by the payments.
From this Federal action, approving
tax deferral will not result in impacts to
the environment, therefore, no further
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) documentation will be
prepared.
Determination: As provided for by
Section 126 of the Internal Revenue
Code, the Secretary examined the
authorizing legislation, regulations, and
operating procedures regarding the
NDEP’s Nevada Petroleum Claims Fund
program. In accordance with the criteria
set out in 7 CFR part 14, the Secretary
has determined the primary purpose of
cost share payments made under
Nevada Petroleum Claims Fund
program is conserving soil and water
resources or protecting and restoring the
environment.
The State of Nevada Petroleum Fund
was initially implemented in 1989 by
State legislation to assist owners and
operators of regulated underground
storage tanks in meeting the Federal
requirements for financial
responsibility, pursuant to the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) 40 CFR
280.90 through 280.99. The Fund also
allows voluntary enrollment of eligible
non-regulated petroleum storage tanks
and covers the cost of cleanup
associated with releases from residential
heating oil tanks.
A primary objective when the Nevada
legislature authorized the Fund is the
protection of the State’s environment,
specifically the supplies of water. The
Nevada legislature made these findings
part of the statutory authorization in
NRS 445C.290 and charged the Nevada
Board to Review Claims (Board) with
assisting in the prompt cleanup of any
discharge of petroleum from a storage
tank located in Nevada.
A ‘‘Record of Decision’’ for the
Nevada Petroleum Fund Board to
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Solicitation of Input From Stakeholders on the Federally
Recognized Tribes Extension Program--FRTEP
AGENCY: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA.
ACTION: Request for written stakeholder input.
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SUMMARY: The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is
requesting written stakeholder input on the Federally Recognized Tribes
Extension Program (FRTEP).
The purpose of this Notice is to assist NIFA in developing the FY
2021 Request for Applications for the Federally Recognized Tribes
Extension Program. NIFA plans to consider all stakeholder input
received in response to this Notice.
DATES: Written comments on this Notice must be received by February 15,
2020, to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by NIFA-2020-0001,
through the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Include NIFA-2020-0001
in the subject line of the message.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the Title,
``Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program'' and NIFA-2020-0001.
All comments received will be posted to https://www.regulations.gov,
including any personal information provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin Riley 816-926-2131 (phone),
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The program is authorized under Section 3(d)
of the Act of May 8, 1914, Smith-Lever Act, ch. 79, 38, Stat. 372, 7
U.S.C. 341 et seq. Section 7609 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of
2018 (Pub. L. 115-334) amended section 3(d) of the Smith-Lever Act to
allow 1994 Land-grant Institutions eligibility to receive FRTEP grant
funds.
Background and Summary: Section 7609 of the Agriculture Improvement
Act of 2018 added 1994 Land-grant Institutions as eligible to receive
Smith-
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Lever 3(d) funding, including grants under the Federally Recognized
Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP).
Previously, only 1862 and 1890 Land-grant Institutions were
eligible to receive FRTEP grants. The grant competition for FRTEP is
run every four years, and a new competition is scheduled for fiscal
year (FY) 2021. NIFA is using this opportunity to gather stakeholder
feedback for the next open competition in FY 2021.
The purpose of this program is to establish an Extension presence
and support Extension outreach on Federally Recognized Indian
Reservations and Tribal jurisdictions of Federally Recognized Tribes.
FRTEP seeks to continue the Land Grant mission of inclusion by
providing education and research-based knowledge to those who might not
otherwise receive it.
Program Priorities Have Included:
a. Tribal Youth and 4-H
b. Indian Farmer and Rancher Productivity and Management
c. Indian Community Development:
Economic and Workforce Development
Food Systems, Farm and Community Markets
Natural Resource Conservation and Adaptation to
Environmental Changes
Human Nutrition and Reduction of Childhood and Adolescent
Obesity
Indian Cultural and Language Preservation
Effective Extension involves identifying and attracting funds and
resources to support an ever-changing and growing portfolio of
activities in response to identified community needs. As a result, it
is understood that applicants will work towards a comprehensive
Extension plan and engage in both direct and indirect activities in
support of their proposed programs. Examples of funded direct program
activities include, but are not limited to, needs assessments,
educational workshops, site visits, producer demonstration projects and
cultural-learning events. Funded indirect activities have included, but
are not limited to: Extending partnerships, expanding communication
networks, and acquiring additional resources in support of the overall
goals and objectives of the proposed project.
Done at Washington, DC, this 18th day of November 2019.
Stephen Censky,
Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
[FR Doc. 2019-27568 Filed 12-20-19; 8:45 am]
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