Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting, 12927-12928 [2022-04859]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 45 / Tuesday, March 8, 2022 / Notices Comment button in the list of documents. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2022–0006, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road, Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may be viewed at regulations.gov or in our reading room, which is located in Room 1620 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 799–7039 before coming. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the Horse Protection Act Regulations, contact Dr. Lance Bassage, Director, National Policy Staff, Animal Care, APHIS 4700 River Road, Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737; (585) 944–1306. For information on the information collection reporting process, contact Mr. Joseph Moxey, APHIS’ Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator, at (301) 851–2483; joseph.moxey@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Horse Protection Regulations. OMB Control Number: 0579–0056. Type of Request: Revision to and extension of approval of an information collection. Abstract: The Horse Protection Act (HPA) of 1970 (Pub. L. 91–540), as amended July 13, 1976 (Pub. L. 94–360), was enacted to prevent showing, exhibiting, selling, or auctioning of ‘‘sore’’ horses, and certain transportation of sore horses in connection therewith, at horse shows, horse exhibitions, horse sales, and horse auctions. ‘‘Soring’’ is a process whereby chemical or mechanical agents, or a combination thereof, are applied to the limbs(s) of a horse in order to exaggerate its gait(s). A ‘‘sore’’ horse is one that has been subjected to prohibited practices and, as a result, suffers, or can reasonably be expected to suffer, physical pain or distress, inflammation, or lameness when walking, trotting or otherwise moving. A horse that is ‘‘sore’’ is prohibited from entering or participating in HPA-regulated events because exhibitors, owners, and trainers of such horse may obtain unfair advantage over individuals exhibiting horses that are not ‘‘sore.’’ Section 1828 of the HPA authorizes the promulgation of regulations to implement the provisions of the Act. Those regulations are found in 9 CFR part 11. The regulations delineate VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Mar 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 procedures relative to three processes: (1) Certification of licensing programs for Designated Qualified Persons (DQPs) that are operated by Horse Industry Organizations (HIOs). Managers and operators of HPA-regulated events may appoint and retain the services of DQPs to inspect and detect a horse that is sore or otherwise noncompliant with the HPA; (2) responsibilities and liabilities of management; and (3) prohibitions and requirements concerning persons involved in transportation of certain horses. An HIO wishing to certify a program to license DQPs to inspect horses for compliance under the HPA must satisfy and abide by the requirements of the HPA and regulations. After requesting and receiving U.S. Department of Agriculture certification from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), HIOs must maintain an acceptable DQP program and recordkeeping systems. The responsibilities of HIOs, DQPs, event management, and horse transporters are outlined in the regulations. APHIS works with HIOs on an ongoing basis to oversee their performance under the HPA. Throughout the year, APHIS uses training sessions, conference calls, and open letters to HIOs, event managers, exhibitors, owners, trainers, custodians, and farriers involved in HPA-covered activities to provide communication and feedback to address issues and strengthen enforcement under the Act. Data collected throughout the year from within APHIS and from the HIOs and event management provide an account of the HIOs’ performance and progress toward eliminating the soring of horses and promoting fair competition. HIOs, through their certified licensing programs for DQPs, provide the primary means of detecting sored horses. The regulations in 9 CFR part 12 provide the Rules of Practice applicable to adjudicatory, administrative proceedings under § 1825(a), (b), and (c) of the HPA. Subpart A incorporates the Uniform Rules of Practice promulgated in subpart H of 7 CFR part 1. Subpart B sets forth Supplemental Rules of Practice allowing stipulations in settlement of particular matters if specified procedures are followed. We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve our use of these information collection activities, as described, for 3 years. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public (as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. These comments will help us: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12927 (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Estimate of burden: The public burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1.17 hours per response. Estimated annual number of respondents: 442. Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 6. Estimated annual number of responses: 2,258. Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 2,650 hours. (Due to averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per response.) All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Done in Washington, DC, this 2nd day of March 2022. Anthony Shea, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2022–04791 Filed 3–7–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service [Docket ID: NRCS–2021–0006] Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the first meeting of the Urban Agriculture and Innovative SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 12928 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 45 / Tuesday, March 8, 2022 / Notices Production Advisory Committee (UAIPAC). UAIPAC was established to advise the Secretary on the development of policies and outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices; and other aspects of the implementation of Section 12302 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). UAIPAC will also develop recommendations and advise on policies, initiatives, and outreach administered by the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP); evaluate ongoing research and extension activities related to urban, indoor, and other innovative agricultural practices; identify new and existing barriers to successful urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices; and provide additional assistance and advice to OUAIP as appropriate. DATES: Virtual Meeting: UAIPAC will meet via webinar on March 23 and 24, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Registration: To attend the meeting, you can register by Friday, March 18, 2022. Comments: The deadline to sign up to present oral comments during the webinar, and submit your written comments is Friday, March 18, 2022. ADDRESSES: Comments: We invite you to submit comments for the UAIPAC meeting. You may submit comments as follows: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: go to https://www.regulations.gov docket ID NRCS–2021–0006 and follow the instructions for submitting comments. UAIPAC website: The meeting webinar can be accessed via either the internet or phone; detailed access information will be available on the UAIPAC website prior to the meeting: https://www.farmers.gov/urban. Registration: The public can register to attend the UAIPAC meeting at: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/ register/WN_sDAcexgNQQKuIEM3eR fNow. Comments will be available for viewing online at www.regulations.gov. Comments received will be posted without change, including any personal information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leslie Glover; telephone: (602)395– 9536; email: UrbanAgricultureFederal AdvisoryCommittee@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: UAIPAC Purpose Section 12302 of the 2018 Farm Bill (Pub. L. 115–334) directs the Secretary of the USDA to establish an ‘‘Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Mar 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 Advisory Committee’’ to advise the Secretary on the development of policies and outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices; and any other aspects of the implementation of section 222 of the Reorganization Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103–354), as added by the 2018 Farm Bill. UAIPAC will advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the development of policies and outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices; and will further develop recommendations. In addition, UAIPAC will advise the Director of the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production on policies, initiatives, and outreach administered by that office. UAIPAC will evaluate and review ongoing research and extension activities relating to urban, indoor, and other innovative agricultural practices; identify new and existing barriers to successful urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices; and provide additional assistance and provide advice to the Director as appropriate. UAIPAC Webinar The UAIPAC will hold the first meeting on March 23 and 24, 2022 The virtual meeting will be open to the public and will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to participate and present their views. The agenda will include, but is not limited to, welcome; introductions; administrative matters; and consultation on the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Urban, Indoor and Emerging Agriculture grant, pursuant to Section 7212 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. Please check the UAIPAC website for the latest agenda details 24 to 48 hours prior to Friday, March 18, 2022, via https:// www.farmers.gov/urban. Submitting Written Comments and Presenting Oral Comments Comments should address specific topics pertaining to urban agriculture, innovative production, and USDA programs and services. Written public comments will be accepted on or before 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, March 18, 2022, via https://www.zoomgov.com/ webinar/register/WN_sDAcexgNQQKu IEM3eRfNow. UAIPAC will not have adequate time to consider any comments submitted after Friday, March 18, 2022, prior to the meeting. UAIPAC is providing the public an opportunity to provide oral comments and will accommodate as many PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 individuals and organizations as time permits. Persons or organizations wishing to make oral comments must pre-register by 11:59 p.m. ET, Friday, March 18, 2022, and may register for only one speaking slot. Instructions for registering and participating in the meeting can be obtained by contacting the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by or before the deadline. Meeting Accommodations If you are a person requiring reasonable accommodation, please make requests in advance for sign language interpretation, assistive listening devices, or other reasonable accommodation, to the person listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Dated: March 3, 2022. Cikena Reid, Committee Management Officer, USDA. [FR Doc. 2022–04859 Filed 3–7–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Florida Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of virtual business 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 Florida Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual business meeting via Webex at 2:00 p.m. ET on Friday, April 1, 2022. The purpose of the meeting is to debrief the web briefing on March 28, 2022, and plan for the web briefing on April 29, 2022. DATES: The meeting will take place on Friday, April 1, 2022, from 2:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. ET. Link to Join (Audio/Visual): https:// tinyurl.com/hn2tavj4. Telephone (Audio Only): Dial (800) 360–9505 USA Toll Free; Access code: 2764 380 9664. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mallory Trachtenberg, DFO, at mtrachtenberg@usccr.gov or (202) 809– 9618. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Committee meetings are available to the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 8, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12927-12928]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04859]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service

[Docket ID: NRCS-2021-0006]


Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee 
Virtual Meeting

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), United States 
Department of Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. 
Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the first meeting of 
the Urban Agriculture and Innovative

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Production Advisory Committee (UAIPAC). UAIPAC was established to 
advise the Secretary on the development of policies and outreach 
relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production 
practices; and other aspects of the implementation of Section 12302 of 
the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). UAIPAC will 
also develop recommendations and advise on policies, initiatives, and 
outreach administered by the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative 
Production (OUAIP); evaluate ongoing research and extension activities 
related to urban, indoor, and other innovative agricultural practices; 
identify new and existing barriers to successful urban, indoor, and 
other emerging agricultural production practices; and provide 
additional assistance and advice to OUAIP as appropriate.

DATES: Virtual Meeting: UAIPAC will meet via webinar on March 23 and 
24, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
    Registration: To attend the meeting, you can register by Friday, 
March 18, 2022.
    Comments: The deadline to sign up to present oral comments during 
the webinar, and submit your written comments is Friday, March 18, 
2022.

ADDRESSES: Comments: We invite you to submit comments for the UAIPAC 
meeting. You may submit comments as follows:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: go to https://www.regulations.gov docket ID NRCS-2021-0006 and follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
    UAIPAC website: The meeting webinar can be accessed via either the 
internet or phone; detailed access information will be available on the 
UAIPAC website prior to the meeting: https://www.farmers.gov/urban.
    Registration: The public can register to attend the UAIPAC meeting 
at: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_sDAcexgNQQKuIEM3eRfNow. 
Comments will be available for viewing online at www.regulations.gov. 
Comments received will be posted without change, including any personal 
information provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leslie Glover; telephone: (602)395-
9536; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

UAIPAC Purpose

    Section 12302 of the 2018 Farm Bill (Pub. L. 115-334) directs the 
Secretary of the USDA to establish an ``Urban Agriculture and 
Innovative Production Advisory Committee'' to advise the Secretary on 
the development of policies and outreach relating to urban, indoor, and 
other emerging agricultural production practices; and any other aspects 
of the implementation of section 222 of the Reorganization Act of 1994 
(Pub. L. 103-354), as added by the 2018 Farm Bill. UAIPAC will advise 
the Secretary of Agriculture on the development of policies and 
outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural 
production practices; and will further develop recommendations.
    In addition, UAIPAC will advise the Director of the Office of Urban 
Agriculture and Innovative Production on policies, initiatives, and 
outreach administered by that office. UAIPAC will evaluate and review 
ongoing research and extension activities relating to urban, indoor, 
and other innovative agricultural practices; identify new and existing 
barriers to successful urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural 
production practices; and provide additional assistance and provide 
advice to the Director as appropriate.

UAIPAC Webinar

    The UAIPAC will hold the first meeting on March 23 and 24, 2022 The 
virtual meeting will be open to the public and will provide an 
opportunity for stakeholders to participate and present their views.
    The agenda will include, but is not limited to, welcome; 
introductions; administrative matters; and consultation on the National 
Institute of Food and Agriculture's Notice of Funding Opportunity for 
the Urban, Indoor and Emerging Agriculture grant, pursuant to Section 
7212 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. Please check the 
UAIPAC website for the latest agenda details 24 to 48 hours prior to 
Friday, March 18, 2022, via https://www.farmers.gov/urban.

Submitting Written Comments and Presenting Oral Comments

    Comments should address specific topics pertaining to urban 
agriculture, innovative production, and USDA programs and services. 
Written public comments will be accepted on or before 11:59 p.m. ET on 
Friday, March 18, 2022, via https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_sDAcexgNQQKuIEM3eRfNow. UAIPAC will not have adequate time to 
consider any comments submitted after Friday, March 18, 2022, prior to 
the meeting.
    UAIPAC is providing the public an opportunity to provide oral 
comments and will accommodate as many individuals and organizations as 
time permits. Persons or organizations wishing to make oral comments 
must pre-register by 11:59 p.m. ET, Friday, March 18, 2022, and may 
register for only one speaking slot. Instructions for registering and 
participating in the meeting can be obtained by contacting the person 
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by or before the 
deadline.

Meeting Accommodations

    If you are a person requiring reasonable accommodation, please make 
requests in advance for sign language interpretation, assistive 
listening devices, or other reasonable accommodation, to the person 
listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. 
Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-
case basis.

    Dated: March 3, 2022.
Cikena Reid,
Committee Management Officer, USDA.
[FR Doc. 2022-04859 Filed 3-7-22; 8:45 am]
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