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that will bring different perspectives
and ideas to the Board. AMS plans to
conduct extensive outreach, paying
particular attention to reaching
underserved communities; diversity of
the population served; and the
knowledge, skills, and abilities of the
members to serve a diverse population.
The information collection
requirements concerning the
nomination process have been
previously approved by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) under
OMB Control No. 0505–0001.
Dated: April 24, 2024.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Solicitation of Nominations for
Membership for the West Virginia
Resource Advisory Committee
Department of Agriculture
(USDA).
ACTION: Notice of solicitation of
nominations for membership.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the Secure
Rural Schools (SRS) and Community
Self-Determination Act of 2000 as
amended, codified in Agricultural
Improvement Act of 2018, and the
Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), as amended, the United States
Department of Agriculture is seeking
nominations of qualified candidates to
be considered for the West Virginia
Resource Advisory Committee (RAC).
The West Virginia RAC will advise the
Secretary of Agriculture on proposed
recommendations and other such
matters as the Secretary determines. The
West Virginia RAC will be governed by
the provisions of FACA. Duration of the
West Virginia RAC is for two years
unless renewed by the Secretary of
Agriculture.
SUMMARY:
Nominations must be submitted
via email or postmarked by June 30,
2024. The package must be sent to the
address listed in FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT. Criteria for a
completed package can be found in
Nomination and Application
Information Below.
ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations
and resumes may be submitted to the
Secretary of Agriculture through
Kristopher Hennig, Monongahela
National Forest, Partnership
Coordinator, 200 Sycamore Street,
Elkins, WV 26241 or email at
2146ristopher.hennig@usda.gov.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Inquiries may be sent to Kristopher
Hennig, Forest Supervisor’s Office, 200
Sycamore Street, Elkins, WV 26241, by
Phone at (304) 940–3317, or by email at
kristopher.hennig@usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Public Law of Secure Rural Schools
and Community Self-Determination Act
of 2000, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 7125,
directs the Secretary of Agriculture to
create Secure Rural Schools Resource
Advisory Committees (SRS RAC) to
provide advice and recommendations to
the Forest Service concerning projects
and funding consistent with SRS Title II
of the Act. Pursuant to 16 U.S.C 7125
and the Federal Advisory Committee
Act, 5 U.S.C. 10, notice is hereby given
that the Secretary of Agriculture is
seeking nominations of qualified
candidates to be considered for the West
Virginia RAC. Additional information
on the West Virginia RAC can be found
by visiting the following website at:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/mnf/
workingtogether/advisorycommittees.
The Act describes the duties of the
committee as follows: to review projects
proposed by counties and other
interested parties; to recommend
projects and funding; to provide early
and continuous coordination with
Forest Service officials; to provide
frequent opportunities for citizens,
organizations, tribes, land management
agencies and other interested parties to
participate openly and meaningfully,
beginning in the early stages of project
development; to monitor projects
approved under the Act; to advise the
designated federal official on the
progress of monitoring; and to make
recommendations for any appropriate
changes or adjustments to projects being
monitored.
Meetings for the SRS RAC’s will be
published on the Federal Register
website at least 15 days prior to the
meeting date at:
www.federalregister.gov.
Membership Balance
The SRS RACs will be comprised of
15 members approved by the Secretary
of Agriculture (or designee) where each
will serve a 4-year term. SRS RACs
memberships will be balanced in terms
of the points of view represented and
functions to be performed. The SRS
RACs shall include representation from
the following interest areas:
(1) Five persons who represent:
(a) Organized Labor or Non-Timber
Forest Product Harvester Groups,
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(b) Developed Outdoor Recreation, Off
Highway Vehicle Users, or Commercial
Recreation Activities,
(c) Energy and Mineral Development,
or Commercial or Recreational Fishing
Interests,
(d) Commercial Timber Industry, or
(e) Federal Grazing or Other Land Use
Permits, or Represent Non-Industrial
Private Forest Landowners, within the
area for which the committee is
organized.
(2) Five persons who represent:
(a) Nationally Recognized
Environmental Organizations,
(b) Regionally or Locally Recognized
Environmental Organizations,
(c) Dispersed Recreational Activities,
(d) Archaeological and Historical
Interests, or
(e) Nationally or Regionally
Recognized Wild Horse and Burro
Interest Groups, Wildlife or Hunting
Organizations, or Watershed
Associations.
(3) Five persons who represent:
(a) State Elected Office (or a designee),
(b) County or Local Elected Office,
(c) American Indian Tribes within or
adjacent to the area for which the
committee is organized,
(d) Area School Officials or Teachers,
or
(e) Affected Public at Large.
Of these members, one will become
the Chairperson who is recognized for
their ability to lead a group in a fair and
focused manner and who has been
briefed on the mission of the RAC. A
chairperson is selected by a majority of
RAC members. The Committee will
meet on an annual basis or as needed
and determined by the Agency. In the
event that a vacancy arises, the
Designated Federal Officer (DFO) may
request the Secretary to fill the vacancy
in the manner in which the original
appointments were made. In accordance
with the SRS Act, members of the SRS
RAC shall serve without compensation.
SRS RAC members may be allowed
travel and per diem expenses for
attendance at committee meetings,
subject to approval of the DFO
responsible for administrative support
to the SRS RAC.
Nomination and Application
Information
The appointment of members to the
SRS RACs will be made by the Secretary
of Agriculture. The public is invited to
submit nominations for membership on
the SRS RACs, either as a selfnomination or a nomination of any
qualified and interested person. Any
individual or organization may
nominate one or more qualified persons
to represent the interest areas listed
above.
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Individuals who wish to be
considered for membership on the West
Virginia Secure Rural Schools Advisory
Committee must submit a nomination
with information, including a Form AD–
755 (Advisory Committee or Research
and Promotion Background
Information). Nominations should be
typed and include the following:
If nominating an individual, a brief
summary, no more than two pages,
explaining the nominee’s qualifications
to serve on the Secure Rural Schools
Advisory Committee and addressing the
membership composition and criteria
described above.
(a) A resume providing the nominee’s
background, experience, and
educational qualifications.
(b) A completed Form AD–755,
Advisory Committee or Research and
Promotion Background Information.
The form can be downloaded by visiting
the following website https://
www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/
documents/ad755.pdf.
(c) Letters of endorsement are
required for certain representations.
Persons with disabilities who require
alternative means of communication for
program information (for example.,
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 policies shall be
followed in all appointments to the SRS
RACs. To ensure that the
recommendations of the SRS RACs have
taken into account the needs of the
diverse groups served by USDA,
membership will, to the extent
practicable, include individuals with
demonstrated ability to represent all
racial and ethnic groups, women and
men, and persons with disabilities.
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.
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Dated: April 23, 2024.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
The Department of Agriculture has
submitted the following information
collection requirement(s) to OMB for
review and clearance under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
Public Law 104–13. Comments are
required regarding; 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; the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of burden including
the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used; ways to enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the
information to be collected; and ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to
respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Comments regarding this information
collection received by May 29, 2024 will
be considered. Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be
submitted within 30 days of the
publication of this notice on the
following website www.reginfo.gov/
public/do/PRAMain. Find this
particular information collection by
selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day
Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or
by using the search function.
An agency may not conduct or
sponsor a collection of information
unless the collection of information
displays a currently valid OMB control
number and the agency informs
potential persons who are to respond to
the collection of information that such
persons are not required to respond to
the collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control
number.
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Title: Salmonella Control Strategies
Pilot Projects.
OMB Control Number: 0583–NEW.
Summary of Collection: Food Safety
and Inspection Service FSIS has been
delegated the authority to exercise the
functions of the Secretary (7 CFR 2.18
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and 2.53), as specified in the Poultry
Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21
U.S.C. 451, et seq.). This statute
mandates that FSIS protect the public
by verifying that poultry products are
safe, wholesome, and properly labeled.
This ongoing, voluntary data collection
will provide comprehensive information
about pathogen control and the
measurement strategies necessary for an
effective poultry products inspection
program.
Need and Use of the Information: On
October 19, 2021, USDA announced that
FSIS would mobilize a stronger and
more comprehensive effort to reduce
Salmonella illnesses associated with
poultry products. A key component of
this effort is identifying ways to
incentivize the use of preharvest
controls to reduce Salmonella
contamination coming into the
slaughterhouse. Under the pilot projects
program, establishments will
experiment with new or existing
pathogen control and measurement
strategies and share data with FSIS.
Associations may also submit aggregate
data. The data will be analyzed by FSIS
to determine whether they support
changes to FSIS existing Salmonella
control strategies.
Description of Respondents: Businessfor-not for-profit; Farms; State, Local or
Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 40.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting;
Other (one-time).
Total Burden Hours: 620.
Rachelle Ragland-Greene,
Acting Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
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Survey (ACS) Sexual Orientation and
Gender Identity Test
The Department of Commerce will
submit the following information
collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and clearance in accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995, on or after the date of publication
of this notice. We invite the general
public and other Federal agencies to
comment on proposed, and continuing
information collections, which helps us
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership for the West Virginia
Resource Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Department of Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice of solicitation of nominations for membership.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and
Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 as amended, codified in
Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, and the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA), as amended, the United States Department of
Agriculture is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be
considered for the West Virginia Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). The
West Virginia RAC will advise the Secretary of Agriculture on proposed
recommendations and other such matters as the Secretary determines. The
West Virginia RAC will be governed by the provisions of FACA. Duration
of the West Virginia RAC is for two years unless renewed by the
Secretary of Agriculture.
DATES: Nominations must be submitted via email or postmarked by June
30, 2024. The package must be sent to the address listed in FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT. Criteria for a completed package can be found in
Nomination and Application Information Below.
ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations and resumes may be submitted to
the Secretary of Agriculture through Kristopher Hennig, Monongahela
National Forest, Partnership Coordinator, 200 Sycamore Street, Elkins,
WV 26241 or email at [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inquiries may be sent to Kristopher
Hennig, Forest Supervisor's Office, 200 Sycamore Street, Elkins, WV
26241, by Phone at (304) 940-3317, or by email at
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Public Law of Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination
Act of 2000, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 7125, directs the Secretary of
Agriculture to create Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committees
(SRS RAC) to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service
concerning projects and funding consistent with SRS Title II of the
Act. Pursuant to 16 U.S.C 7125 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act,
5 U.S.C. 10, notice is hereby given that the Secretary of Agriculture
is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for the
West Virginia RAC. Additional information on the West Virginia RAC can
be found by visiting the following website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/mnf/workingtogether/advisorycommittees.
The Act describes the duties of the committee as follows: to review
projects proposed by counties and other interested parties; to
recommend projects and funding; to provide early and continuous
coordination with Forest Service officials; to provide frequent
opportunities for citizens, organizations, tribes, land management
agencies and other interested parties to participate openly and
meaningfully, beginning in the early stages of project development; to
monitor projects approved under the Act; to advise the designated
federal official on the progress of monitoring; and to make
recommendations for any appropriate changes or adjustments to projects
being monitored.
Meetings for the SRS RAC's will be published on the Federal
Register website at least 15 days prior to the meeting date at:
www.federalregister.gov.
Membership Balance
The SRS RACs will be comprised of 15 members approved by the
Secretary of Agriculture (or designee) where each will serve a 4-year
term. SRS RACs memberships will be balanced in terms of the points of
view represented and functions to be performed. The SRS RACs shall
include representation from the following interest areas:
(1) Five persons who represent:
(a) Organized Labor or Non-Timber Forest Product Harvester Groups,
(b) Developed Outdoor Recreation, Off Highway Vehicle Users, or
Commercial Recreation Activities,
(c) Energy and Mineral Development, or Commercial or Recreational
Fishing Interests,
(d) Commercial Timber Industry, or
(e) Federal Grazing or Other Land Use Permits, or Represent Non-
Industrial Private Forest Landowners, within the area for which the
committee is organized.
(2) Five persons who represent:
(a) Nationally Recognized Environmental Organizations,
(b) Regionally or Locally Recognized Environmental Organizations,
(c) Dispersed Recreational Activities,
(d) Archaeological and Historical Interests, or
(e) Nationally or Regionally Recognized Wild Horse and Burro
Interest Groups, Wildlife or Hunting Organizations, or Watershed
Associations.
(3) Five persons who represent:
(a) State Elected Office (or a designee),
(b) County or Local Elected Office,
(c) American Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which
the committee is organized,
(d) Area School Officials or Teachers, or
(e) Affected Public at Large.
Of these members, one will become the Chairperson who is recognized
for their ability to lead a group in a fair and focused manner and who
has been briefed on the mission of the RAC. A chairperson is selected
by a majority of RAC members. The Committee will meet on an annual
basis or as needed and determined by the Agency. In the event that a
vacancy arises, the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) may request the
Secretary to fill the vacancy in the manner in which the original
appointments were made. In accordance with the SRS Act, members of the
SRS RAC shall serve without compensation. SRS RAC members may be
allowed travel and per diem expenses for attendance at committee
meetings, subject to approval of the DFO responsible for administrative
support to the SRS RAC.
Nomination and Application Information
The appointment of members to the SRS RACs will be made by the
Secretary of Agriculture. The public is invited to submit nominations
for membership on the SRS RACs, either as a self-nomination or a
nomination of any qualified and interested person. Any individual or
organization may nominate one or more qualified persons to represent
the interest areas listed above.
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Individuals who wish to be considered for membership on the West
Virginia Secure Rural Schools Advisory Committee must submit a
nomination with information, including a Form AD-755 (Advisory
Committee or Research and Promotion Background Information).
Nominations should be typed and include the following:
If nominating an individual, a brief summary, no more than two
pages, explaining the nominee's qualifications to serve on the Secure
Rural Schools Advisory Committee and addressing the membership
composition and criteria described above.
(a) A resume providing the nominee's background, experience, and
educational qualifications.
(b) A completed Form AD-755, Advisory Committee or Research and
Promotion Background Information. The form can be downloaded by
visiting the following website https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad755.pdf.
(c) Letters of endorsement are required for certain
representations.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of
communication for program information (for example., 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 policies shall
be followed in all appointments to the SRS RACs. To ensure that the
recommendations of the SRS RACs have taken into account the needs of
the diverse groups served by USDA, membership will, to the extent
practicable, include individuals with demonstrated ability to represent
all racial and ethnic groups, women and men, and persons with
disabilities.
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.
Dated: April 23, 2024.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-09085 Filed 4-26-24; 8:45 am]
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