Determination of the Primary Purpose of Florida's Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) Program, 66640-66641 [2022-24017]

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[FR Doc. 2022–24020 Filed 11–3–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service [Docket No. NRCS–2022–0008] Determination of the Primary Purpose of Florida’s Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) Program Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: USDA is providing public notice that the Secretary of Agriculture has determined that cost share payments made by the Florida’s SOIRL Program 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 Florida’s SOIRL Program and for making appropriate recommendations for the Secretary’s determination of primary purpose. The Secretary’s determination permits recipients of cost share payments to exclude such payments from gross income to the extent allowed by the Internal Revenue Service. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronnie Mauer; telephone: (202) 720– 9733; or email: Ronnie.Mauer@ usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Background 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 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. The Secretary of Agriculture evaluates a conservation program on the basis of criteria specified in 7 CFR part 14 and makes a ‘‘primary purpose’’ determination for the payments made under the conservation 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 on the basis of program, category of practices, or individual practices. NRCS was assigned technical and administrative responsibility for reviewing Florida’s SOIRL Program and for making appropriate recommendations for the Secretary’s determination of primary purpose. 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. Environmental Review 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 Brevard County, Florida SOIRL Program. In accordance with the criteria specified in 7 CFR part 14, the Secretary has determined the primary purpose of cost share payments made under the Florida SOIRL Program is conserving soil and water resources or protecting and restoring the environment. The Indian River Lagoon is considered a public recreational facility pursuant to the Florida statues, sections 163.3164(38), 163.3221(13), and 189.012(5). E:\FR\FM\04NON1.SGM 04NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 213 / Friday, November 4, 2022 / Notices In accordance with section 212.055(2), Florida statutes, pertaining to discretionary sales surtaxes for improvements to public facilities, the SOIRL Program Project Plan and the half cent sales surtax was adopted by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners in Ordinance 2016–15, as amended by Ordinance 2016–24, and enacted by voter referendum on November 8, 2016, to restore water resources and estuarine wildlife habitats of the Indian River Lagoon. The sales surtax is collected and distributed pursuant to section 212.055, interlocal agreements with municipalities, and applicable State laws. All projects authorized by the SOIRL Program Project Plan are permitted, constructed, and implemented in accordance with State and Federal requirements, where applicable. A ‘‘Record of Decision’’ for the Brevard County, Florida SOIRL Program to review claims regarding reimbursement to abandon septic and connect to sewer lines, upgrade existing septic systems to advanced septic systems, repair leaking sewer laterals, connect package plants to central sewer or upgrade the treatment level at private package plants has been prepared and is available upon request from the Acting Director, Financial Assistance Programs Division, Natural Resources Conservation, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 4529 South Building, Washington, DC 20250. The Secretary’s determination is in accordance with section 126 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended (26 U.S.C. 126), and permits recipients of cost share payments to exclude those payments from gross income to the extent allowed by the Internal Revenue Service. Louis Aspey, Associate Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Service. [FR Doc. 2022–24017 Filed 11–3–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:12 Nov 03, 2022 Jkt 259001 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 a series of virtual business meetings via Zoom at 8:30 a.m. ChST on the second Friday of the month (5:30 p.m. ET on the second Thursday of the month) to discuss civil rights concerns in the territory. 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Members of the public are also entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66641 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. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes III. Discussion: Civil Rights Concerns IV. Public Comment V. Next Steps VI. Adjournment Dated: November 1, 2022. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2022–24056 Filed 11–3–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 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 a virtual business meeting via Zoom at 3:00 p.m. ChST on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, (12:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, December 6, 2022) to discuss civil rights concerns in the territory. DATES: The meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, from 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. ChST (Tuesday, December 6, 2022, from 12:00 a.m.–1:30 a.m. ET). SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04NON1.SGM 04NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 213 (Friday, November 4, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66640-66641]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-24017]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service

[Docket No. NRCS-2022-0008]


Determination of the Primary Purpose of Florida's Save Our Indian 
River Lagoon (SOIRL) Program

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department 
of Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: USDA is providing public notice that the Secretary of 
Agriculture has determined that cost share payments made by the 
Florida's SOIRL Program 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 Florida's SOIRL Program and for making appropriate 
recommendations for the Secretary's determination of primary purpose. 
The Secretary's determination permits recipients of cost share payments 
to exclude such payments from gross income to the extent allowed by the 
Internal Revenue Service.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronnie Mauer; telephone: (202) 720-
9733; or email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    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.
    The Secretary of Agriculture evaluates a conservation program on 
the basis of criteria specified in 7 CFR part 14 and makes a ``primary 
purpose'' determination for the payments made under the conservation 
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 on the basis of 
program, category of practices, or individual practices.
    NRCS was assigned technical and administrative responsibility for 
reviewing Florida's SOIRL Program and for making appropriate 
recommendations for the Secretary's determination of primary purpose.
    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.

Environmental Review

    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 Brevard County, Florida SOIRL 
Program. In accordance with the criteria specified in 7 CFR part 14, 
the Secretary has determined the primary purpose of cost share payments 
made under the Florida SOIRL Program is conserving soil and water 
resources or protecting and restoring the environment. The Indian River 
Lagoon is considered a public recreational facility pursuant to the 
Florida statues, sections 163.3164(38), 163.3221(13), and 189.012(5).

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    In accordance with section 212.055(2), Florida statutes, pertaining 
to discretionary sales surtaxes for improvements to public facilities, 
the SOIRL Program Project Plan and the half cent sales surtax was 
adopted by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners in 
Ordinance 2016-15, as amended by Ordinance 2016-24, and enacted by 
voter referendum on November 8, 2016, to restore water resources and 
estuarine wildlife habitats of the Indian River Lagoon. The sales 
surtax is collected and distributed pursuant to section 212.055, 
interlocal agreements with municipalities, and applicable State laws. 
All projects authorized by the SOIRL Program Project Plan are 
permitted, constructed, and implemented in accordance with State and 
Federal requirements, where applicable.
    A ``Record of Decision'' for the Brevard County, Florida SOIRL 
Program to review claims regarding reimbursement to abandon septic and 
connect to sewer lines, upgrade existing septic systems to advanced 
septic systems, repair leaking sewer laterals, connect package plants 
to central sewer or upgrade the treatment level at private package 
plants has been prepared and is available upon request from the Acting 
Director, Financial Assistance Programs Division, Natural Resources 
Conservation, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 4529 South Building, 
Washington, DC 20250.
    The Secretary's determination is in accordance with section 126 of 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended (26 U.S.C. 126), and 
permits recipients of cost share payments to exclude those payments 
from gross income to the extent allowed by the Internal Revenue 
Service.

Louis Aspey,
Associate Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-24017 Filed 11-3-22; 8:45 am]
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