Notice of Public Meeting of the Pennsylvania Advisory Committee, 7721-7722 [2020-02689]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 28 / Tuesday, February 11, 2020 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Factors Considered in Making the Decision The following conclusions were reached after carefully reviewing the proposed Little Otter Creek Watershed project in light of all national goals and policies, particularly those expressed in NEPA, and after evaluating the overall merit of possible alternatives to the project: a. The LOCWP preferred alternative will employ reasonable and practical means that are consistent with NEPA while permitting the application of other national policies and interests. These means include a project planned and designed to minimize adverse effects on the natural environment while accomplishing authorized project purposes. Project features designed to preserve existing environmental values for future generations include: (1) Provisions to recover significant archaeological and historic resources discovered during project construction; (2) Establishing vegetation on construction areas with plant species beneficial to wildlife; (3) Compensatory mitigation for impacts to stream and wetlands habitat; (4) Supplemental flows to minimize impacts to downstream aquatic resources; (5) Reduction in total watershed erosion and the amount of sediment delivered to downstream areas. b. The Little Otter Creek Watershed project was planned using a systematic interdisciplinary approach involving integrated uses of the natural and social sciences and environmental design arts. All conclusions concerning the environmental impact of the project and overall merit of existing plans were based on a review of data and information that would be reasonably expected to reveal significant environmental consequences of the proposed project. These data included studies prepared specifically for the project and comments and views of all interested Federal, State, and local agencies and individuals. The results of this review constitute the basis for the conclusions and recommendations. The project will not affect any cultural resources eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Nor will the project affect any species of fish, wildlife, or plant or their habitats that have been designated as endangered or threatened. c. In studying and evaluating the environmental impact of the Little Otter Creek Watershed project, every effort was made to express all significant environmental values quantitatively and to identify and give appropriate weight VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 Feb 10, 2020 Jkt 250001 and consideration of nonquantifiable environmental values. d. Every possible effort has been made to identify those adverse environmental effects that cannot be avoided if the project is constructed. e. The long and short-term resource uses, long-term productivity, and the irreversible and irretrievable commitment of resources are described in the FEIS and FSEIS. f. All reasonable and viable alternatives to project features and to the project itself were studied and analyzed with reference to national policies and goals, especially those expressed in NEPA and the Federal water resource development legislation under which the project was planned. Each possible course of action was evaluated as to its possible economic, technical, social, and overall environmental consequences to determine the tradeoffs necessary to accommodate all national policies and interests. No alternative or combination of alternatives will afford greater protection of the environmental values while accomplishing the other project goals and objectives. g. The proposed project will be the most effective means of meeting national goals and is consistent in serving the public interest by including provisions to protect and enhance the environment. The recommended plan is the environmentally preferable plan. Public Comment One comment was submitted during the FSEIS public comment period specifying a preference for the No Action alternative, but the commenter provided no rationale, additional alternatives, or other impacts to consider. As such, no further action is being taken to address the comment. Conclusion The LOCWP uses all practical means, consistent with considerations of national policy, to meet the goals established in NEPA. The project will serve the overall public interest and meet the needs of the project sponsors. The EIS and FSEIS have been prepared, reviewed, and accepted in accordance with the provisions of NEPA as implemented by Departmental regulations for the preparation of EIS. After considering a broad range of alternatives, the EIS and FSEIS have found the LOCWP preferred alternative to be the environmentally preferable plan to serve the Sponsor’s purpose and need. NRCS has decided to implement the LOCWP preferred alternative, which includes construction of a 344-acre PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7721 multiple purpose reservoir while avoiding impacts to the extent possible and minimizing and mitigating for impacts that are unavoidable. Kevin Norton, Associate Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Service. [FR Doc. 2020–02602 Filed 2–10–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Pennsylvania Advisory Committee Commission on Civil Rights. Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: 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 (FACA) that a meeting of the Pennsylvania Advisory Committee to the Commission will convene by conference call at 11:30 a.m. (EST) on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. The purpose of the project planning meeting is to discuss the draft Committee report titled, School Discipline and the Schoolto-Prison Pipeline in PA. Public Call-In Information: Conference call-in number: 800–353– 6461 and conference call ID number: 6813288. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ivy Davis at ero@usccr.gov or by phone at 202–376–7533. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested members of the public may listen to the discussion by calling the following tollfree conference call-in number: 800– 353–6461 and conference call ID number: 6813288. Please be advised that before placing them into the conference call, the conference call operator will ask callers to provide their names, their organizational affiliations (if any), and email addresses (so that callers may be notified of future meetings). Callers can expect to incur charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over landline connections to the toll-free conference call-in number. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the discussion by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–877–8339 and providing the operator with the toll-free conference call-in number: 800–353–6461 and conference call ID number: 6813288. Members of the public are invited to make brief statements during the Public SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\11FEN1.SGM 11FEN1 7722 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 28 / Tuesday, February 11, 2020 / Notices Comment section of the meeting or submit written comments. The written comments must be received in the regional office approximately 30 days after the scheduled meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Eastern Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20425, or emailed to Corrine Sanders at ero@ usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may phone the Eastern Regional Office at (202) 376– 7533. Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be available for public viewing as they become available at: https://www.facadatabase.gov/ FACA/FACAPublicView CommitteeDetails?id=a10t00 00001gzjZAAQ; click the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and ‘‘Documents’’ links. Records generated from this meeting may also be inspected and reproduced at the Eastern Regional Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Persons interested in the work of this advisory committee are advised to go to the Commission’s website, www.usccr.gov, or to contact the Eastern Regional Office at the above phone number, email or street address. Agenda: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 I. Rollcall II. Welcome III. Project Planning —Discuss draft Committee report on its civil rights project IV. Other Business V. Next Meetings VI. Public Comments VII. Adjourn Dated: February 6, 2020. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2020–02689 Filed 2–10–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meetings of the Virginia Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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 Virginia Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Thursday February 20, 2020 at 3 p.m. SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 Feb 10, 2020 Jkt 250001 Eastern time. The Committee will discuss civil rights concerns in the state. DATES: The meeting will take place on Thursday February 20, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time. Public Call Information: Dial: 888– 204–4368, Conference ID: 7654597. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Wojnaroski, DFO, at mwojnaroski@usccr.gov or 312–353– 8311. Members of the public can listen to these discussions. These meetings are available to the public through the above call in number. 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 1–800–877–8339 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, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 230 S Dearborn, Suite 2120, Chicago, IL 60604. They may also be faxed to the Commission at (312) 353–8324, or emailed to Corrine Sanders at csanders@ 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, Virginia Advisory Committee link. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission’s website, https:// www.usccr.gov, or may contact the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Regional Programs Unit at the above email or street address. Agenda Welcome and Roll Call Civil Rights in Virginia Future Plans and Actions Public Comment Adjournment Dated: February 5, 2020. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2020–02595 Filed 2–10–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meetings of the Arkansas Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights ACTION: Announcement of meeting. 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 Wednesday February 12, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Central time. The Committee will discuss next steps in their study of civil rights and mass incarceration in the state. DATES: The meeting will take place on Wednesday February 12, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Central time. ADDRESSES: Public Call Information: Dial: 800–367–2403, Conference ID: 6600777. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Wojnaroski, DFO, at mwojnaroski@usccr.gov or 312–353– 8311. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public can listen to these discussions. These meetings are available to the public through the above call in number. 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\11FEN1.SGM 11FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 11, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7721-7722]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-02689]


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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS


Notice of Public Meeting of the Pennsylvania Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Commission on Civil Rights.

ACTION: Announcement of meeting.

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SUMMARY: 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 (FACA) that a 
meeting of the Pennsylvania Advisory Committee to the Commission will 
convene by conference call at 11:30 a.m. (EST) on Tuesday, February 18, 
2020. The purpose of the project planning meeting is to discuss the 
draft Committee report titled, School Discipline and the School-to-
Prison Pipeline in PA.
    Public Call-In Information: Conference call-in number: 800-353-6461 
and conference call ID number: 6813288.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ivy Davis at [email protected] or by phone 
at 202-376-7533.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested members of the public may listen 
to the discussion by calling the following toll-free conference call-in 
number: 800-353-6461 and conference call ID number: 6813288. Please be 
advised that before placing them into the conference call, the 
conference call operator will ask callers to provide their names, their 
organizational affiliations (if any), and email addresses (so that 
callers may be notified of future meetings). Callers can expect to 
incur charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, and 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 conference call-in number.
    Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the discussion by 
first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 and providing 
the operator with the toll-free conference call-in number: 800-353-6461 
and conference call ID number: 6813288.
    Members of the public are invited to make brief statements during 
the Public

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Comment section of the meeting or submit written comments. The written 
comments must be received in the regional office approximately 30 days 
after the scheduled meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the 
Eastern Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 1331 
Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20425, or emailed to 
Corrine Sanders at [email protected]. Persons who desire additional 
information may phone the Eastern Regional Office at (202) 376-7533.
    Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be 
available for public viewing as they become available at: https://www.facadatabase.gov/FACA/FACAPublicViewCommitteeDetails?id=a10t0000001gzjZAAQ; click the 
``Meeting Details'' and ``Documents'' links. Records generated from 
this meeting may also be inspected and reproduced at the Eastern 
Regional Office, as they become available, both before and after the 
meeting. Persons interested in the work of this advisory committee are 
advised to go to the Commission's website, www.usccr.gov, or to contact 
the Eastern Regional Office at the above phone number, email or street 
address.

Agenda: Tuesday, February 18, 2020

I. Rollcall
II. Welcome
III. Project Planning
    --Discuss draft Committee report on its civil rights project
IV. Other Business
V. Next Meetings
VI. Public Comments
VII. Adjourn

    Dated: February 6, 2020.
David Mussatt,
Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
[FR Doc. 2020-02689 Filed 2-10-20; 8:45 am]
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