Notice of Public Meetings of the New Mexico Advisory Committee to the Commission on Civil Rights, 49627-49628 [2020-17774]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 158 / Friday, August 14, 2020 / Notices and their specific role in establishing and managing the community forest; and (5) A draft community forest plan. The eligible entity is encouraged to work with the State Forester or equivalent Tribal government official for technical assistance when developing or updating the Community Forest Plan. In addition, the eligible entity is encouraged to work with technical specialists, such as professional foresters, recreation specialists, wildlife biologists, or outdoor education specialists, when developing the Community Forest Plan. f. Information regarding the proposed land acquisition, including: (1) A proposed project budget not exceeding $600,000 and technical assistance needs as coordinated with the State Forester or equivalent Tribal government official (section § 230.6 of the final program rule); (2) The status of due diligence, including signed option or purchase and sale agreement, title search, minerals determination, and appraisal; (3) Description and status of cost share (secure, pending, commitment letter, etc.) (section § 230.6 of the final rule); (4) The status of negotiations with participating landowner(s) including purchase options, contracts, and other terms and conditions of sale; (5) The proposed timeline for completing the acquisition and establishing the community forest; and; (6) Long term management costs and funding source(s). g. Applications must comply with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards also referred to as the Omni Circular (2 CFR part 200). h. Applications must also include the forms required to process a Federal grant. Section 6 Grant Requirements references the grant forms that must be included in the application and the specific administrative requirements that apply to the type of Federal grant used for this program. Grant forms are all available on the Grants.gov website at: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/ forms.html. In order to assist applicants, a Community Forest Road Map can be found on the CFP website at https:// www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/ private-land/community-forest/ program. A sample application is located at https://www.fs.fed.us/spf/ coop/library/sample_cfp_template.pdf and the scoring guidance is at https:// www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/ VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Aug 13, 2020 Jkt 250001 media_wysiwyg/cfp-panel-reviewguidance.pdf. 5. Forest Service’s Project Selection Criteria a. Using the criteria described below, to the extent practicable, the Forest Service will give priority to applications that maximize the delivery of community benefits, as defined in the final rule (see section § 230.2 of the final rule); and b. The Forest Service will evaluate all applications received by the State Foresters or equivalent Tribal government officials and award grants based on the following criteria: (1) Type and extent of community benefits provided, including to underserved communities. Community benefits are defined in the final program rule as: (i) Economic benefits, such as timber and non-timber products resulting from sustainable forest management, recreation and tourism; (ii) Environmental benefits, including clean air and water, stormwater management, and wildlife habitat; (iii) Benefits from forest-based experiential learning, including K–12 conservation education programs; vocational education programs in disciplines such as forestry and environmental biology; and environmental education through individual study or voluntary participation in programs offered by organizations such as 4–H, Boy or Girl Scouts, Master Gardeners, etc.; (iv) Benefits from serving as replicable models of effective forest stewardship for private landowners; and (v) Recreational benefits such as hiking, hunting, and fishing secured through public access. (2) Extent and nature of community engagement, including participation by marginalized communities, in the establishment and long-term management of the community forest; (3) Amount of cost share leveraged; (4) Extent to which the community forest contributes to a landscape conservation initiative, as well as any applicable environmental justice initiatives; (5) Extent of due diligence completed on the project, including cost share committed and status of appraisal; (6) Likelihood that, unprotected, the property would be converted to nonforest uses; and (7) Costs to the Federal Government. 6. Grant Requirements a. Once an application is selected, funding will be obligated to the grant recipient through a grant adhering to the PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 49627 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards also referred to as the Omni Circular (2 CFR part 200). b. Forest Service must approve any amendments to a proposal or request to reallocate funding within a grant proposal. If negotiations on a selected project fail, the applicant cannot substitute an alternative site. c. The grant recipient must comply with the requirements in section § 230.8 in the final rule before funds will be released. d. After the project has closed, as a requirement of the grant, grant recipients will be required to provide the Forest Service with a Geographic Information System (GIS) shapefile: A digital, vector-based storage format for storing geometric location and associated attribute information, of CFP project tracts and cost share tracts, if applicable. e. Any funds not expended within the grant period must be de-obligated and revert to the Forest Service. f. All media, press, signage, and other documents discussing the creation of the community forest must reference the partnership and financial assistance by the Forest Service through the CFP. Additional information may be found in section § 230.9 of the final rule. Rick Cooksey, Acting Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry. [FR Doc. 2020–17838 Filed 8–13–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meetings of the New Mexico Advisory Committee to the Commission on Civil Rights Commission on Civil Rights. Announcement of meetings. 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 that the New Mexico Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a series of meetings via teleconference on Wednesday, October 7, 21, and Wednesday, November 4, 18, and Monday, November 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time for the purpose of discussing a draft of the Committee’s Advisory Memorandum on Wage Theft and Subminimum Wages. DATES: These meetings will be held on: • Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14AUN1.SGM 14AUN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 49628 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 158 / Friday, August 14, 2020 / Notices • Wednesday October 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time • Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time • Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time • Monday, November 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time Public Call Information: Dial: 800–437– 2398, Conference ID: 5499756 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brooke Peery, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), at bpeery@usccr.gov or (202) 701–1376. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public may listen to the discussion. This meeting is available to the public through the above listed tollfree number. 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 1–800–877– 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 Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 300 N. Los Angeles St., Suite 2010, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or emailed to Brooke Peery at bpeery@usccr.gov. 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 at: https:// www.facadatabase.gov/FACA/ FACAPublicViewCommitteeDetails? id=a10t0000001gzlGAAQ. Please click on the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and ‘‘Documents’’ links. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are also directed to the Commission’s website, https://www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Unit office at the above email or street address. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Aug 13, 2020 Jkt 250001 Agenda I. Welcome and Introductions II. Approval of Minutes III. Discussion on Memo Draft IV. Public Comment V. Adjournment Dated: August 10, 2020. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2020–17774 Filed 8–13–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Arizona 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 teleconference meeting of the Arizona Advisory Committee (Committee) to the Commission will be held at 12:00 p.m. (Arizona Time) Tuesday, September 8, 2020. The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to discuss potential topics of study. DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Arizona Time. PUBLIC CALL INFORMATION: Dial: 800–367–2403 Conference ID: 5740796 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brooke Peery, Designated Federal Officer, (DFO) at bpeery@usccr.gov or (202) 701–1376. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is available to the public through the following toll-free call-in number: 800–367–2403, conference ID number: 5740796. Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting. 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 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 entitled to make comments during the open period at the end of the meeting. Members of the public may also submit written SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 comments; the comments must be received in the Regional Programs Unit within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Western Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 300 North Los Angeles Street, Suite 2010, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Unit at (213) 894– 3437. Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be available for public viewing prior to and after the meetings at https:// www.facadatabase.gov/FACA/ FACAPublicViewCommitteeDetails?id= a10t0000001gzl2AAA. Please click on the ‘‘Committee Meetings’’ tab. Records generated from these meetings may also be inspected and reproduced at the Regional Programs Unit, as they become available, both before and after the meetings. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission’s website, https:// www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Unit at the above email or street address. Agenda I. Welcome & Introductions II. Discussion of Concept Stage III. Public Comment IV. Adjournment Dated: August 10, 2020. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2020–17772 Filed 8–13–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Census Bureau Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; 2020 Census Count Question Resolution Operation; Correction Census Bureau, Commerce. Notice of information collection, request for comment; correction. 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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 158 (Friday, August 14, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49627-49628]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-17774]


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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS


Notice of Public Meetings of the New Mexico Advisory Committee to 
the Commission on Civil Rights

AGENCY: Commission on Civil Rights.

ACTION: Announcement of meetings.

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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 that the New Mexico 
Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a series of meetings via 
teleconference on Wednesday, October 7, 21, and Wednesday, November 4, 
18, and Monday, November 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time for the 
purpose of discussing a draft of the Committee's Advisory Memorandum on 
Wage Theft and Subminimum Wages.

DATES: These meetings will be held on:

 Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time

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 Wednesday October 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time
 Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time
 Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time
 Monday, November 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time

Public Call Information: Dial: 800-437-2398, Conference ID: 5499756

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brooke Peery, Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO), at [email protected] or (202) 701-1376.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public may listen to the 
discussion. This meeting is available to the public through the above 
listed toll-free number. 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 1-800-877-8339 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 Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 300 N. Los 
Angeles St., Suite 2010, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or emailed to Brooke 
Peery at [email protected].
    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 
at: https://www.facadatabase.gov/FACA/FACAPublicViewCommitteeDetails?id=a10t0000001gzlGAAQ.
    Please click on the ``Meeting Details'' and ``Documents'' links. 
Persons interested in the work of this Committee are also directed to 
the Commission's website, https://www.usccr.gov, or may contact the 
Regional Programs Unit office at the above email or street address.

Agenda

I. Welcome and Introductions
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Discussion on Memo Draft
IV. Public Comment
V. Adjournment

    Dated: August 10, 2020.
David Mussatt,
Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
[FR Doc. 2020-17774 Filed 8-13-20; 8:45 am]
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