Amended Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural eConnectivity Program for Fiscal Year 2024; Extension of Submission Deadline, 14044-14045 [2024-03844]

Download as PDF 14044 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 38 / Monday, February 26, 2024 / Notices Done in Washington, DC, this 20th day of February 2024. Michael Watson, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2024–03790 Filed 2–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2021–0075] Notice of Decision To Authorize the Importation of Ugu Leaves (Telfairia occidentalis Hook.f.) From Nigeria Into the Continental United States Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: We are advising the public of our decision to authorize the importation of fresh Ugu leaves (Telfairia occidentalis Hook.f.) from Nigeria into the continental United States. Based on findings of a pest risk analysis, which we made available to the public for review and comment through a previous notice, we have determined that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of fresh Ugu leaves from Nigeria. SUMMARY: Imports may be authorized beginning February 26, 2024. DATES: Ms. Gina Stiltner, Senior Regulatory Policy Specialist, Regulatory Coordination and Compliance, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737– 1231; (518) 760–2468; Gina.L.Stiltner@ USDA.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Background Under the regulations in ‘‘Subpart L– Fruits and Vegetables’’ (7 CFR 319.56– 1 through 319.56–12, referred to below as the regulations), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) prohibits or restricts the importation of fruits and vegetables into the United States from certain parts of the world to prevent plant pests from being introduced into or disseminated within the United States. Section 319.56–4 contains a performance-based process for approving the importation of commodities that, based on the findings of a pest risk analysis, can be safely VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:23 Feb 23, 2024 Jkt 262001 imported subject to one or more of the designated phytosanitary measures listed in paragraph (b) of that section. Under that process, APHIS proposes to authorize the importation of a fruit or vegetable into the United States if, based on findings of a pest risk analysis, we determine that the measures can mitigate the plant pest risk associated with the importation of that fruit or vegetable. APHIS then publishes a notice in the Federal Register announcing the availability of the pest risk analysis that evaluates the risks associated with the importation of a particular fruit or vegetable. Following the close of the 60-day comment period, APHIS will issue a subsequent Federal Register notice announcing whether or not we will authorize the importation of the fruit or vegetable subject to the phytosanitary measures specified in the notice. In accordance with that process, we published a notice 1 in the Federal Register on August 28, 2023 (88 FR 58542–58543, Docket No. APHIS–2021– 0075) in which we announced the availability, for review and comment, of a pest risk analysis that evaluated the risks associated with the importation of fresh Ugu leaves (Telfairia occidentalis Hook.f.) from Nigeria into the continental United States. The pest risk analysis consisted of a risk assessment identifying pests of quarantine significance that could follow the pathway of the importation of fresh Ugu leaves (Telfairia occidentalis Hook.f.) from Nigeria into the continental United States and a risk management document (RMD) identifying phytosanitary measures to be applied to that commodity to mitigate the pest risk. We solicited comments on the notice for 60 days, ending on October 27, 2023. We received no comments by that date. Therefore, in accordance with § 319.56–4(c)(3)(iii), we are announcing our decision to authorize the importation into the continental United States of fresh Ugu leaves from Nigeria subject to the phytosanitary measures identified in the RMD that accompanied the initial notice. These conditions will be listed in the USDA, APHIS Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements (ACIR) database (https://acir.aphis.usda.gov/s/).2 In addition to these specific measures, each shipment must be subject to the general requirements listed in § 319.56– 1 To view the notice and the supporting documents, go to www.regulations.gov. Enter APHIS–2021–0075 in the Search field. 2 On September 30, 2022, the APHIS Fruits and Vegetables Import Requirements (FAVIR) database was replaced by the ACIR database. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3 that are applicable to the importation of all fruits and vegetables. Paperwork Reduction Act In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the recordkeeping and burden requirements associated with this action are included under the Office of Management and Budget control number 0579–0049. E-Government Act Compliance The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is committed to compliance with the E- Government Act to promote the use of the internet and other information technologies, to provide increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information and services, and for other purposes. For information pertinent to E-Government Act compliance related to this notice, please contact Mr. Joseph Moxey, APHIS’ Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator, at (301) 851–2483. Congressional Review Act Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs designated this action as not a major rule, as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1633, 7701–7772, and 7781–7786; 21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.3. Done in Washington, DC, this 20th day of February 2024. Michael Watson, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2024–03789 Filed 2–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service [Docket Number: RUS–23–Telecom–0022] Amended Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural eConnectivity Program for Fiscal Year 2024; Extension of Submission Deadline Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice, extension of submission deadline. AGENCY: ACTION: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS, Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announced its acceptance of applications under the Rural eConnectivity (ReConnect) program for fiscal year (FY) 2024 in the Federal Register on February 21, 2024. This SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26FEN1.SGM 26FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 38 / Monday, February 26, 2024 / Notices notice is extending the date by which applications can be submitted. DATES: The deadline for submissions regarding the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) published February 21, 2024 at 89 FR 13035 is extended from April 21, 2024, to May 21, 2024. The application window still opens March 22, 2024. ADDRESSES: Applications must be submitted electronically through the RUS Application Intake System located at usda.gov/reconnect. A synopsis of this NOFO will be made available on grants.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurel Leverrier, Assistant Administrator, Telecommunications Program, Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), email: laurel.leverrier@usda.gov, telephone: (202) 720–9554. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Agency is extending the deadline for submissions regarding the NOFO for Rural eConnectivity (ReConnect) program for fiscal year (FY) 2024 published in the Federal Register on February 21, 2024, from April 21, 2024, to May 21, 2024. The application window still opens March 22, 2024. This change is being made to allow Applicants a full 60 days to prepare their complete applications. Andrew Berke, Administrator, Rural Utilities Service, USDA Rural Development. [FR Doc. 2024–03844 Filed 2–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Sunshine Act Meetings Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (CSSBMB), U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Notice of CSSBMB public business meeting. AGENCY: Thursday, February 22 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EDT. ADDRESSES: Meeting to take place virtually and is open to the public via livestream on the Commission’s YouTube page: https://youtube.com/ live/oST5qtvdwSI. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diamond Newman, 202–339–2371, dnewman@usccr.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Public Law 116–156, 1134 Stat. 700 (2020), the Commission khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:23 Feb 23, 2024 Jkt 262001 on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (CSSBMB) will hold its Second Quarter Business Meeting exploring CSSBMB business items, operations, and next steps. This business meeting is open to the public via livestream on the Commission on Civil Rights’ YouTube page at https://youtube.com/live/ oST5qtvdwSI. (Streaming information subject to change.) Public participation is available for the event with view access, along with an audio option for listening. Computer assisted real-time transcription (CART) will be provided. The web link to access CART (in English) on February 22 is https:// upload.youtube.com/closedcaption? cid=faem-bz2w-gq0r-btyz-64jw. Please note that CART is text-only translation that occurs in real time during the meeting and is not an exact transcript. * Date and meeting details are subject to change. For more information on the CSSBMB or the upcoming public briefing, please visit www.usccr.gov/ CSSBMB and CSSBMB’s Instagram, Facebook, and X. * Briefing Agenda (1) Welcome and Call to Order (11:00 a.m.–11:03 a.m.) (2) Business Meeting (order of business) (11:03 a.m.–11:06 a.m.) (a) Quorum: (11:06 a.m.–11:09 a.m.) (b) Adoption of Agenda (11:09 a.m.– 11:12 a.m.) (c) New Order of Business (11:12 a.m.–11:50 a.m.) (3) Approval of Minutes (i) ii. Chair’s Report a. Vision and goals b. State of the Commission c. Introduction of New Commissioners (ii) Joesph Palm of HHS (iii) Commission rules (iv) Upcoming highlighted events (v) White House Visit (February) (vi) Ribbon Cutting (May) (vii) Crime Prevention (April) (viii) In-Person Business Mtg (May) (ix) Caucus on the Commission— Upcoming Events (x) Second Annual Act Now Summit (July) (xi) Fatherhood and Father’s Day (June) (xii) Tentative FY Business meeting proposed dates (xiii) May 21, 2024 (xiv) ii. August 20, 2024 (a) iii. Director’s Report a. Update Profile Information b. Proposed/Current Initiatives i. Finalizing Annual Report ii. Social Media Campaign—Black History Month iii. New Commissioner Press Release PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14045 iv. Website Creation v. 2024 Planning vi. Education White Paper vii. Summit and Briefing (xv) iv. Open Discussion (4) Chair Comments/Adjourn Meeting (11:50 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) Dated: February 21, 2024. Zakee Martin, Deputy Director, Commission on the Social Status of Black Men & Boys, United States Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR). [FR Doc. 2024–03939 Filed 2–22–24; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6335–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [S–233–2023] Approval of Subzone Status; GMA Accessories DBA Capelli New York; Pittston, Pennsylvania On December 8, 2023, the Executive Secretary of the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board docketed an application submitted by the Eastern Distribution Center, Inc., grantee of FTZ 24, requesting subzone status subject to the existing activation limit of FTZ 24, on behalf of GMA Accessories DBA Capelli New York, in Pittston, Pennsylvania. The application was processed in accordance with the FTZ Act and Regulations, including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (88 FR 86623, December 14, 2023). The FTZ staff examiner reviewed the application and determined that it meets the criteria for approval. Pursuant to the authority delegated to the FTZ Board Executive Secretary (15 CFR 400.36(f)), the application to establish 24H was approved on February 21, 2024, subject to the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations, including section 400.13, and further subject to FTZ 24’s 2,000-acre activation limit. Dated: February 21, 2024. Elizabeth Whiteman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–03865 Filed 2–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Meeting of the Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\26FEN1.SGM 26FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 38 (Monday, February 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14044-14045]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-03844]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Utilities Service

[Docket Number: RUS-23-Telecom-0022]


Amended Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural eConnectivity 
Program for Fiscal Year 2024; Extension of Submission Deadline

AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice, extension of submission deadline.

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SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS, Agency), a Rural Development 
(RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 
announced its acceptance of applications under the Rural eConnectivity 
(ReConnect) program for fiscal year (FY) 2024 in the Federal Register 
on February 21, 2024. This

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notice is extending the date by which applications can be submitted.

DATES: The deadline for submissions regarding the Notice of Funding 
Opportunity (NOFO) published February 21, 2024 at 89 FR 13035 is 
extended from April 21, 2024, to May 21, 2024. The application window 
still opens March 22, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Applications must be submitted electronically through the 
RUS Application Intake System located at usda.gov/reconnect. A synopsis 
of this NOFO will be made available on grants.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurel Leverrier, Assistant 
Administrator, Telecommunications Program, Rural Utilities Service, 
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), email: 
[email protected], telephone: (202) 720-9554.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The Agency is extending the deadline for submissions regarding the 
NOFO for Rural eConnectivity (ReConnect) program for fiscal year (FY) 
2024 published in the Federal Register on February 21, 2024, from April 
21, 2024, to May 21, 2024. The application window still opens March 22, 
2024. This change is being made to allow Applicants a full 60 days to 
prepare their complete applications.

Andrew Berke,
Administrator, Rural Utilities Service, USDA Rural Development.
[FR Doc. 2024-03844 Filed 2-23-24; 8:45 am]
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