Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee Meeting, 51493-51494 [2024-13270]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 118 / Tuesday, June 18, 2024 / Notices Applications are available in electronic format (PDF fillable) on the USNA website https://www.usna.usda.gov/. Completed permit requests are received in person or electronically. Paperwork Reduction Act: In accordance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations (5 CFR part 1320) implementing the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the information collection and recordkeeping requirements that will be imposed will be submitted to OMB for approval. These requirements will not become effective prior to OMB approval. Estimate of Burden: 850 hours. Estimated Number of Responses: The USNA estimates 200 requests for the use of facilities, 150 for photography and cinematography, and 500 for educational programs and workshops on an annual basis. Estimate of Total Annual Burden on Respondents: The total cost for responding is $6,445.13 for 212.5 hours of time at $30.33 per hour. Obtaining Permit Requests: The PDF fillable application for the use of facilities is available on the USNA website and can be submitted electronically to USNA: https://www. usna.usda.gov/assets/images/as_pdf_ image/USNA_Facilities_Use_Form.pdf. The application for photography and cinematography is available on the USNA website and can be submitted electronically: https://usna.usda.gov/ assets/images/as_pdf_image/ Photography-Videography_Application_ March_2023.pdf. Completed hard copies of permit requests can be submitted to the Administrative Office, USDA, ARS, U.S. National Arboretum, 3501 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002. Comments: Comments are invited on whether the proposed collection 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 the burden of the proposed information collection, 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 collection on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technology. Nora Lapitan, Acting Associate Administrator, ARS. [FR Doc. 2024–13347 Filed 6–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–03–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 Jun 17, 2024 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee Meeting Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Department of Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice of public and virtual meeting. AGENCY: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will hold a public meeting of the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee (UAIPAC). UAIPAC will convene to discuss proposed recommendations for the Secretary of Agriculture on the development of policies and outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agriculture production practices. UAIPAC is authorized under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended. DATES: Meeting: The UAIPAC meeting will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Written Comments: Written comments will be accepted until Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT). Oral Comments: Registration to provide oral comments during the meeting will be open until Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT). ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom webinar. Preregistration is required to attend the UAIPAC meeting and access informaton will be provided to registered individuals via email. Registration details can be found at: https:// www.usda.gov/partnerships/federaladvisory-committee-urban-ag. Written Comments: We invite you to send comments in response to this notice via email to UrbanAgricultureFederal AdvisoryCommittee@usda.gov. Oral Comments: Only pre-registered individuals will be permitted to provide oral comments. Instructions to register and participate in the meeting can be found at: https://www.usda.gov/ partnerships/federal-advisorycommittee-urban-ag. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Guse; Designated Federal Officer; telephone: (202) 205–9723; email: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51493 UrbanAgricultureFederal AdvisoryCommittee@usda.gov. Individuals who require alternative means for communication may contact the USDA TARGET Center at (202) 720– 2600 (voice and text telephone (TTY)) or dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay service (both voice and text telephone users can initiate this call from any telephone). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: UAIPAC Purpose The Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production is one of several ways that USDA is extending support and building frameworks to support urban agriculture, including issues of equity and food and nutrition access. Section 222 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, as amended by section 12302 of the 2018 Farm Bill (7 U.S.C. 6923; Pub. L. 115–334) directed the Secretary to establish an ‘‘Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee’’ to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on any aspect of section 222, including the development of policies and outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices as well as identify any barriers to urban agriculture. UAIPAC will host public meetings to deliberate on recommendations for the Secretary of Agriculture. These recommendations provide advice to the Secretary on supporting urban agriculture and innovative production through USDA’s programs and services. Meeting Agenda The agenda items may include, but are not limited to, welcome and introductions; administrative matters; presentations from the UAIPAC or USDA staff; and deliberations for proposed recommendations and plans. The USDA UAIPAC website (https:// www.usda.gov/partnerships/federaladvisory-committee-urban-ag) will be updated with the final agenda at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Written and Oral Comments Comments should address specific topics pertaining to urban agriculture and innovative production. Written comments will be accepted via email (UrbanAgricutlureFederal AdvisoryCommittee@usda.gov) until 11:59 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Only pre-registered individuals will be permitted to provide oral comments. Instructions to register and participate in the meeting can be found at: https:// E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1 51494 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 118 / Tuesday, June 18, 2024 / Notices www.usda.gov/partnerships/federaladvisory-committee-urban-ag. Meeting Materials All written comments received by the deadline specified above will be compiled for UAIPAC review. Duplicate comments from multiple individuals will appear as one comment, with a notation that multiple copies of the comment were received. Please visit https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/ federal-advisory-committee-urban-ag to view the agenda and minutes from the meeting. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Meeting Accommodations If you require 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. USDA Non-Discrimination Policy In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering 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 or 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. Individuals 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 the USDA TARGET Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and text telephone (TTY)) or dial 711 for Telecommunicaions Relay Service (both voice and text telephone users can initiate this call from any phone). 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 the FACA Committee: UAIPAC. To ensure that the recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 Jun 17, 2024 Jkt 262001 needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, membership shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, cultures, and beliefs of the American people, including underserved communities. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD– 3027, found online at https:// www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-aprogram-discrimination-complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632–9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail to: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250–9410; (2) fax: (202) 690–7442; or (3) email: OAC@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Dated: June 11, 2024. Cikena Reid, Committee Management Officer, USDA. [FR Doc. 2024–13270 Filed 6–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service [Docket #: RBS–24–BUSINESS–0006] Notice of Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection Rural Business-Cooperative Service or Rural Utilities Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS or Agency), an agency within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD), announces its intention to request an extension to a currently approved information collection package for Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) program. The Agency invites comments on this information collection for which it intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by August 19, 2024 to be assured of consideration. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Woolard, RD Innovation Center— Regulations Management Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250, Telephone: 202–720–9631, email: susan.woolard@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB regulation (5 CFR part 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) requires that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that the Agency is submitting to OMB for extension. Comments are invited on (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) 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 may be submitted electronically by the Federal eRulemaking Portal, https:// www.regulations.gov/. In the ‘‘Search for dockets and documents on agency actions’’ box enter RBS–24–Business– 0006 and click the ‘‘Search’’ button. From the search results, click on or locate the document title: ‘‘HBIIP Notice of Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection’’ and select the ‘‘Comment’’ button. Before inputting comments, commenters may review the ‘‘Commenter’s Checklist’’ (optional). To submit a comment: Insert comments under the ‘‘Comment’’ title, click ‘‘Browse’’ to attach files (if available), input email address, select box to opt to receive email confirmation of submission and tracking (optional), select the box ‘‘I’m not a robot,’’ and then select ‘‘Submit Comment.’’ Information on using Regulations.gov, including instructions for accessing documents, submitting comments, and viewing the docket after the close of the comment period, is available through the site’s ‘‘FAQ’’ link. All comments will be available for public inspection E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 118 (Tuesday, June 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51493-51494]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13270]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee 
Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of public and virtual meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will hold a 
public meeting of the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production 
Advisory Committee (UAIPAC). UAIPAC will convene to discuss proposed 
recommendations for the Secretary of Agriculture on the development of 
policies and outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging 
agriculture production practices. UAIPAC is authorized under the 
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) and operates in 
compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended.

DATES: 
    Meeting: The UAIPAC meeting will be held on Thursday, July 11, 
2024, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
    Written Comments: Written comments will be accepted until Thursday, 
July 25, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).
    Oral Comments: Registration to provide oral comments during the 
meeting will be open until Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).

ADDRESSES: 
    Meeting Location: The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom 
webinar. Pre-registration is required to attend the UAIPAC meeting and 
access informaton will be provided to registered individuals via email. 
Registration details can be found at: https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/federal-advisory-committee-urban-ag.
    Written Comments: We invite you to send comments in response to 
this notice via email to 
[email protected].
    Oral Comments: Only pre-registered individuals will be permitted to 
provide oral comments. Instructions to register and participate in the 
meeting can be found at: https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/federal-advisory-committee-urban-ag.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Guse; Designated Federal 
Officer; telephone: (202) 205-9723; email: 
[email protected].
    Individuals who require alternative means for communication may 
contact the USDA TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and text 
telephone (TTY)) or dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay service (both 
voice and text telephone users can initiate this call from any 
telephone).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

UAIPAC Purpose

    The Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative 
Production is one of several ways that USDA is extending support and 
building frameworks to support urban agriculture, including issues of 
equity and food and nutrition access. Section 222 of the Department of 
Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, as amended by section 12302 of 
the 2018 Farm Bill (7 U.S.C. 6923; Pub. L. 115-334) directed the 
Secretary to establish an ``Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production 
Advisory Committee'' to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on any 
aspect of section 222, including the development of policies and 
outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural 
production practices as well as identify any barriers to urban 
agriculture. UAIPAC will host public meetings to deliberate on 
recommendations for the Secretary of Agriculture. These recommendations 
provide advice to the Secretary on supporting urban agriculture and 
innovative production through USDA's programs and services.

Meeting Agenda

    The agenda items may include, but are not limited to, welcome and 
introductions; administrative matters; presentations from the UAIPAC or 
USDA staff; and deliberations for proposed recommendations and plans. 
The USDA UAIPAC website (https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/federal-advisory-committee-urban-ag) will be updated with the final agenda at 
least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Written and Oral Comments

    Comments should address specific topics pertaining to urban 
agriculture and innovative production. Written comments will be 
accepted via email ([email protected]) 
until 11:59 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
    Only pre-registered individuals will be permitted to provide oral 
comments. Instructions to register and participate in the meeting can 
be found at: https://

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www.usda.gov/partnerships/federal-advisory-committee-urban-ag.

Meeting Materials

    All written comments received by the deadline specified above will 
be compiled for UAIPAC review. Duplicate comments from multiple 
individuals will appear as one comment, with a notation that multiple 
copies of the comment were received. Please visit https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/federal-advisory-committee-urban-ag to view the agenda and 
minutes from the meeting.

Meeting Accommodations

    If you require 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.

USDA Non-Discrimination Policy

    In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, USDA, its 
Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or 
administering 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 or 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.
    Individuals 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 
the USDA TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and text telephone 
(TTY)) or dial 711 for Telecommunicaions Relay Service (both voice and 
text telephone users can initiate this call from any phone). 
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 the FACA Committee: UAIPAC. To 
ensure that the recommendations of the Committee have taken into 
account the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, 
membership shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals with 
demonstrated ability to represent the many communities, identities, 
races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, cultures, and beliefs of 
the American people, including underserved communities. USDA is an 
equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
    To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA 
Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at https://www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-a-program-discrimination-complaint and 
at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in 
the letter all the information requested in the form. To request a copy 
of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form 
or letter to USDA by: (1) mail to: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) 
email: [email protected].
    USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

    Dated: June 11, 2024.
Cikena Reid,
Committee Management Officer, USDA.
[FR Doc. 2024-13270 Filed 6-17-24; 8:45 am]
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