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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 191 / Tuesday, October 4, 2022 / Notices a. Yes, SFA accepted all of it b. Yes, SFA accepted some of it c. No d. I don’t know 29. If your SFA did not accept their Supply Chain Assistance (SCA) fund, do you know why? [ASK IF ANSWER Q28 = NO] a. Didn’t know SCA funds were available b. Missed deadline to apply for funds c. Too much time and/or effort required to apply to receive SCA funds d. Too much time and/or effort required to accept and use SCA funds e. Unclear on the intended use or recipient of funds f. Unsure how to code funds in local accounting system g. My SFA did not need the SCA fund h. I don’t know 30. At the end of school year 2021–2022, what was the status of your school food service account balance? a. Operated at a surplus (i.e., revenues exceeded costs) b. Broke even (i.e., revenues are about equal to costs) c. Operated at a deficit (i.e., costs exceeded revenues) 31. You indicated your SFA was operating at a surplus at the end of school year 2021– 2022. To the best of your knowledge, how has your SFA used surplus funds (or does your SFA plan to use surplus funds) for any of the following? Select all that apply. [ASK IF ANSWER Q30 = OPERATED AT SURPLUS] a. Cover the cost of reduced-price meals b. Hire new staff c. Increase pay rate for staff d. Improve meal quality e. Kitchen equipment repair or maintenance f. Purchase new kitchen equipment g. I don’t know 32. What do you predict will be the status of your school food service account balance in the first quarter of school year 2022– 2023? a. Operate at a surplus (i.e., revenues exceeded costs) b. Breakeven (i.e., revenues are about equal to costs) c. Operate at a deficit (i.e., costs exceeded revenues) 33. What else would you like FNS to know about the challenges your SFA is experiencing? If there are particular strategies you would like to use to address your SFA’s challenges, but you are experiencing barriers to doing so, please explain. [FR Doc. 2022–21512 Filed 10–3–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Solicitation for members. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:48 Oct 03, 2022 Jkt 259001 The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for members to the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC) pursuant the 1990 Farm Bill, Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act, the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act (the Act), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Additional information on NUCFAC can be found by visiting the NUCFAC website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managingland/urban-forests/ucf/nucfac. SUMMARY: Electronic and written nominations must be received by October 19, 2022. DATES: Send completed application packets via email to sm.fs.nucfac@ usda.gov, remembering to send the AD– 755 Form in a separate email. The subject line should read ‘‘NUCFAC Nominations (Candidates Name)’’ for the application packet and ‘‘Encrypted AD–755 (Candidates Name)’’ for the AD–755 Form. Courier submissions of application packets (on a thumb/flash drive) are also accepted. Please send to: Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff to National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, 201 14th Street SW, Sidney Yates Building, Room 3NW– 01B, Washington, DC 20024. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff to the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, 201 14th Street SW, Sidney Yates Building, Room 3NW–01B, Washington, DC 20024; telephone (202) 205–7829, email: sm.fs.nucfac@usda.gov. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf and hard of hearing (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800– 877–8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Nominations must contain a completed application packet that may be downloaded from the application website at https://nucfac.org/ application-portal. This includes instructions on how to nominate and apply for a position. Note: As part of the application process, candidates will be required to submit a signed AD–755 Form (Advisory Committee or Research and Promotion Background Information) authorizing the Forest Service to perform a background check. The AD– 755 Form should be encrypted and emailed separately to the address in the ADDRESSES section. PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60115 Background In accordance with FACA, the NUCFAC charter was renewed on June 2, 2022 and USDA is seeking nominations for membership to the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC). Members will advise the Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service and related Federal agencies on urban and community forestry and related natural resources. The duties of NUCFAC include: developing a national urban and community forest action plan every ten years as described in the Act; evaluating the implementation of that plan by submitting to the Secretary annual accomplishments of the action plan and any amendments to the plan incorporated into this review, beginning no later than one year after the plan is submitted, and annually thereafter; and annually developing criteria for, and submitting recommendations with respect to, the topic categories and recommendations for grant awards for the Forest Service’s National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program. NUCFAC Membership NUCFAC shall be comprised of 15 members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Membership will be fairly balanced in terms of points of view represented and functions to be performed. In NUCFACs renewal of the committee, initial appointments will introduce staggered terms for its memberships — 1. 5, including the chairperson and 2 governmental employees, shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, 2. 5, including 2 governmental employees, shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, and 3. 5, including 2 governmental employees, shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, as designated by the Secretary at the time of appointment. NUCFAC shall include representation from the following interest areas: 1. Two members representing national nonprofit forestry and conservation citizen organizations; 2. Three members, one each representing State, county, and city and town governments; 3. One member representing the forest products, nursery, or related industries; 4. One member representing urban forestry, landscape, or design consultants; 5. Two members representing academic institutions with an expertise in urban and community forestry activities; E:\FR\FM\04OCN1.SGM 04OCN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 60116 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 191 / Tuesday, October 4, 2022 / Notices 6. One member representing state forestry agencies or equivalent state agencies; 7. One member representing a professional renewable natural resource or arboricultural society; 8. One member from National Institute of Food & Agriculture; 9. One member from the Forest Service; and 10. Two members who are not officers or employees of any governmental body, one of whom is a resident of a community with a population of less than 50,000 as of the most recent census and both of whom have expertise and have been active in urban and community forestry. NUCFAC shall meet on a periodic and regular basis, at least bi-annually. Any individual or organization may nominate one or more qualified persons to serve on NUCFAC. Individuals may also nominate themselves. Applicants are asked to apply separately for each positions that they are eligible. Letters of recommendations are welcome, but not required. All nominations will be vetted by USDA. The Secretary of Agriculture will appoint members to NUCFAC from the list of qualified applicants. Members of NUCFAC shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for travel expenses while performing duties on behalf of NUCFAC, subject to approval of USDA. USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. Equal opportunity practices in accordance with USDA’s policies will be followed in all appointments to NUCFAC. To ensure that the recommendations of NUCFAC have taken in account the needs of the VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:48 Oct 03, 2022 Jkt 259001 diverse groups served by USDA, membership shall include to the extent possible, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and person with disabilities. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Dated: September 28, 2022. Cikena Reid, USDA Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–21496 Filed 10–3–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands 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 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold its first virtual business meeting via Zoom at 9:30 a.m. ChST on Friday, October 14, 2022, (7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 13, 2022) to discuss civil rights concerns in the territory. DATES: The meeting will take place on Friday, October 14, 2022, from 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. ChST (Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. ET). Link to Join (Audio/Visual): https:// tinyurl.com/yc45bzp9. Telephone (Audio Only): Dial (833) 435–1820 USA Toll Free; Access Code: 160 953 0112. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kayla Fajota, DFO, at kfajota@usccr.gov or (434) 515–2395. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Committee meetings are available to the public through the Zoom link above. Any interested member of the public may listen to the meeting. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make a statement as time allows. If joining via phone, 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. Individuals who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing may also follow the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339 and providing the Service with the conference details found through registering at the web link above. To request additional accommodations, please email kfajota@usccr.gov at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting. 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 emailed to Liliana Schiller at lschiller@ usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Coordination Unit at (312) 353–8311. Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Regional Programs Coordination 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, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands 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 Regional Programs Coordination Unit at the above phone number. Agenda I. Welcome & Roll Call II. Introductions III. Project Process Overview—Concept Stage IV. Discussion: Potential Topics for Investigation V. Public Comment VI. Next Steps VII. Adjournment Dated: September 29, 2022. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2022–21490 Filed 10–3–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Colorado Advisory Committee U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of meetings. 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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 191 (Tuesday, October 4, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60115-60116]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21496]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Solicitation for members.

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SUMMARY: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking 
nominations for members to the National Urban and Community Forestry 
Advisory Council (NUCFAC) pursuant the 1990 Farm Bill, Cooperative 
Forestry Assistance Act, the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act (the 
Act), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Additional 
information on NUCFAC can be found by visiting the NUCFAC website at: 
https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/urban-forests/ucf/nucfac.

DATES: Electronic and written nominations must be received by October 
19, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Send completed application packets via email to 
[email protected], remembering to send the AD-755 Form in a 
separate email. The subject line should read ``NUCFAC Nominations 
(Candidates Name)'' for the application packet and ``Encrypted AD-755 
(Candidates Name)'' for the AD-755 Form.
    Courier submissions of application packets (on a thumb/flash drive) 
are also accepted. Please send to: Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff to 
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, 201 14th Street 
SW, Sidney Yates Building, Room 3NW-01B, Washington, DC 20024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff to the 
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, 201 14th Street 
SW, Sidney Yates Building, Room 3NW-01B, Washington, DC 20024; 
telephone (202) 205-7829, email: [email protected].
    Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf and hard 
of hearing (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-
8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Nominations must contain a completed 
application packet that may be downloaded from the application website 
at https://nucfac.org/application-portal. This includes instructions on 
how to nominate and apply for a position. Note: As part of the 
application process, candidates will be required to submit a signed AD-
755 Form (Advisory Committee or Research and Promotion Background 
Information) authorizing the Forest Service to perform a background 
check. The AD-755 Form should be encrypted and emailed separately to 
the address in the ADDRESSES section.

Background

    In accordance with FACA, the NUCFAC charter was renewed on June 2, 
2022 and USDA is seeking nominations for membership to the National 
Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC). Members will 
advise the Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service and related 
Federal agencies on urban and community forestry and related natural 
resources. The duties of NUCFAC include: developing a national urban 
and community forest action plan every ten years as described in the 
Act; evaluating the implementation of that plan by submitting to the 
Secretary annual accomplishments of the action plan and any amendments 
to the plan incorporated into this review, beginning no later than one 
year after the plan is submitted, and annually thereafter; and annually 
developing criteria for, and submitting recommendations with respect 
to, the topic categories and recommendations for grant awards for the 
Forest Service's National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost 
Share Grant Program.

NUCFAC Membership

    NUCFAC shall be comprised of 15 members appointed by the Secretary 
of Agriculture. Membership will be fairly balanced in terms of points 
of view represented and functions to be performed. In NUCFACs renewal 
of the committee, initial appointments will introduce staggered terms 
for its memberships --
    1. 5, including the chairperson and 2 governmental employees, shall 
be appointed for a term of 3 years,
    2. 5, including 2 governmental employees, shall be appointed for a 
term of 2 years, and
    3. 5, including 2 governmental employees, shall be appointed for a 
term of 1 year, as designated by the Secretary at the time of 
appointment.
    NUCFAC shall include representation from the following interest 
areas:
    1. Two members representing national nonprofit forestry and 
conservation citizen organizations;
    2. Three members, one each representing State, county, and city and 
town governments;
    3. One member representing the forest products, nursery, or related 
industries;
    4. One member representing urban forestry, landscape, or design 
consultants;
    5. Two members representing academic institutions with an expertise 
in urban and community forestry activities;

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    6. One member representing state forestry agencies or equivalent 
state agencies;
    7. One member representing a professional renewable natural 
resource or arboricultural society;
    8. One member from National Institute of Food & Agriculture;
    9. One member from the Forest Service; and
    10. Two members who are not officers or employees of any 
governmental body, one of whom is a resident of a community with a 
population of less than 50,000 as of the most recent census and both of 
whom have expertise and have been active in urban and community 
forestry.
    NUCFAC shall meet on a periodic and regular basis, at least bi-
annually. Any individual or organization may nominate one or more 
qualified persons to serve on NUCFAC. Individuals may also nominate 
themselves. Applicants are asked to apply separately for each positions 
that they are eligible.
    Letters of recommendations are welcome, but not required. All 
nominations will be vetted by USDA. The Secretary of Agriculture will 
appoint members to NUCFAC from the list of qualified applicants. 
Members of NUCFAC shall serve without compensation, but may be 
reimbursed for travel expenses while performing duties on behalf of 
NUCFAC, subject to approval of USDA.
    USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, 
color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including 
gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital 
status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance 
program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil 
rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA 
(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing 
deadlines vary by program or incident.
    Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of 
communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, 
audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible 
Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or 
contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. 
Additionally, program information may be made available in languages 
other than English.
    Equal opportunity practices in accordance with USDA's policies will 
be followed in all appointments to NUCFAC. To ensure that the 
recommendations of NUCFAC have taken in account the needs of the 
diverse groups served by USDA, membership shall include to the extent 
possible, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent 
minorities, women, and person with disabilities. USDA is an equal 
opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

    Dated: September 28, 2022.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-21496 Filed 10-3-22; 8:45 am]
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