Wenatchee-Okanogan Resource Advisory Committee, 83448-83449 [2024-22666]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 83448 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 16, 2024 / Notices or via mail (postmarked) to Davy Crockett National Forest C/O Michelle Rowe, 18551 State Highway 7 East, Kennard, Texas 75847. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jimmy Tyree, Designated Federal Officer, by phone at 936–553–3446 or email at jimmy.tyree@usda.gov; or Michelle Rowe, RAC Coordinator, by phone at 936–553–3066 or email at lisa.rowe@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the meeting is to: 1. Welcome and introduce new committee members. 2. Elect a new Committee Chairman. 3. Power Point presentation on history of Davy Crockett-Sam Houston RAC. 4. RAC project proposal presentations/vote. 5. Public comments. 6. Set next meeting date. 7. Adjourn. The agenda will include time for individuals to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement should make a request in writing at least three days prior to the meeting date to be scheduled on the agenda. Written comments may be submitted to the Forest Service up to 15 days after the meeting date listed under DATES. Please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, by or before the deadline, for all questions related to the meeting. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received upon request. Meeting Accommodations: The meeting location is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the USDA provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If you are a person requiring 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 or contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TTY) or USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. 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, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:43 Oct 15, 2024 Jkt 265001 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. Equal opportunity practices in accordance with USDA’s policies will be followed in all appointments to the committee. To ensure that the recommendations of the committee have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the USDA, 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. Dated: September 17, 2024 Cikena Reid, USDA Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–21705 Filed 10–15–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Wenatchee-Okanogan Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The Wenatchee-Okanogan Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a public meeting according to the details shown below. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II of the Act, as well as make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the OkanoganWenatchee National Forest within Okanogan, Chelan, Kittitas, and Yakima Counties, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. DATES: One in-person and virtual meeting will be held on October 31, 2024, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Written and Oral Comments: Anyone wishing to provide in-person and/or virtual oral comments must pre-register by 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) on October 28, 2024. Written public comments will be accepted by 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) on October 28, 2024. Comments submitted after this date will be provided to the Agency, but the Committee may not have adequate time to consider those comments prior to the meeting. All RAC meetings are subject to cancellation. For status of the meeting prior to attendance, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held in-person and virtually at the OkanoganWenatchee National Forest Headquarters Office, located at 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, Washington. The public may also join virtually via the links that will be posted to the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest website. RAC information and meeting details can be found at the following website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ okawen/workingtogether/advisory committees/?cid=fsbdev3_053646 or by contacting the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Written Comments: Written comments must be sent by email to Robin.demario@usda.gov or via mail (postmarked) to Robin DeMario, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, Washington 98801. The Forest Service strongly prefers comments be submitted electronically. Oral Comments: Persons or organizations wishing to make oral comments must pre-register by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, October 28, 2024, and speakers can only register for one speaking slot at the meeting. Oral comments must be sent by email to robin.demario@usda.gov or via mail (postmarked) to Robin DeMario, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, Washington 98801. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Victoria Wilkins Designated Federal Officer (DFO), by phone at 509–470– 4588 or email at victoria.wilkins@ usda.gov or Robin DeMario, RAC Coordinator at 509–664–9292 or email at robin.demario@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the meeting is to: 1. Elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson; 2. Hear from Title II project proponents and discuss Title II project proposals; E:\FR\FM\16OCN1.SGM 16OCN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 16, 2024 / Notices 3. Make funding recommendations on Title II projects. The agenda will include time for individuals to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement should make a request in writing at least three days prior to the meeting date to be scheduled on the agenda. Written comments may be submitted to the Forest Service up to 3 days after the meeting dates listed under DATES. Please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, by or before the deadline, for all questions related to the meeting. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received upon request. Meeting Accommodations: The meeting location is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the USDA provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If you are a person requiring 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, or contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TTY) or USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. 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. Equal opportunity practices in accordance with USDA’s policies will be followed in all appointments to the committee. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:43 Oct 15, 2024 Jkt 265001 communities. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. 83449 Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. project and ask any questions about the application process. Contact information for State Office Energy Coordinators can be found at rd.usda.gov/files/RBS_ StateEnergyCoordinators.pdf. Program guidance and application forms may be obtained at rd.usda.gov/ programs-services/all-programs/energyprograms. To submit an electronic application via grants.gov, follow the instructions for the REAP funding announcement located at www.grants.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonathan Burns, Programs Management Division, RBCS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mail Stop 3226, Room 5801–S, Washington, DC 20250–3226, Phone: (774) 678–7238 or Email CPgrants@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Rural BusinessCooperative Service (RBCS or the Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to announce acceptance of grant, guaranteed loan, and combined grant and guaranteed loan applications under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). This notice announces the deadlines, dates, and times that applications must be received in order to be considered for REAP funds. The NOFO is being issued for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025, 2026, and 2027. The notice will not be applied retroactively to any applications previously filed. Applications received the date following the publication of this notice through September 30, 2027, will be evaluated and scored according to the provisions listed in this notice, unless otherwise amended via a subsequent notice. DATES: As provided for in 7 CFR 4280.122, the Agency, by this notice, is decreasing the number of competitions for Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements (RES/ EEI). The application deadline date and time as outlined in 7 CFR 4280.156(a) for Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance (EA and REDA) remains unchanged. RES/EEI and Energy Efficient Equipment and systems (EEE) guaranteed loan applications are completed on an ongoing basis in accordance with 7 CFR 5001.315. See section D.4. of this notice for details on future RES/EEI grant competitions. ADDRESSES: You are encouraged to contact your USDA RD State Energy Coordinator well in advance of the application deadline to discuss your Overview Federal Awarding Agency Name: USDA, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Funding Opportunity Title: Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Announcement Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity. Funding Opportunity Number: RDBCP–REAP–RES–EEI–2025–2026– 2027. Assistance Listing Number: 10.868. Dates: As provided for in 7 CFR 4280.122, the Agency, by this notice, is decreasing the number of competitions for RES/EEI. The application deadline date and time as outlined in 7 CFR 4280.156(a) for EA/REDA remains unchanged. RES/EEI and EEE guaranteed loan applications are completed on an ongoing basis in accordance with 7 CFR 5001.315. See section D.4 of this notice for details on future RES/EEI grant competitions. Rural Development Key Priorities: The Agency encourages applicants to consider projects that will advance the following key priorities (more details available at www.rd.usda.gov/prioritypoints): • Creating More and Better Markets: Assist rural communities to recover economically through more and better market opportunities and through improved infrastructure. • Addressing Climate Change and Environmental Justice: Reduce climate pollution and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change through economic support for rural communities. • Advancing Racial Justice, PlaceBased Equity, and Opportunity: Ensure all rural residents have equitable access to RD programs and benefits from RD funded projects. Dated: September 27, 2024. Cikena Reid, USDA Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–22666 Filed 10–15–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service [Docket No. RBS–24–BUSINESS–0015] Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Energy for America Program for Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, and 2027 AGENCY: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\16OCN1.SGM 16OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 200 (Wednesday, October 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 83448-83449]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-22666]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Wenatchee-Okanogan Resource Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Wenatchee-Okanogan Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will 
hold a public meeting according to the details shown below. The 
committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community 
Self-Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The purpose of the committee is 
to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and 
recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding 
consistent with Title II of the Act, as well as make recommendations on 
recreation fee proposals for sites on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National 
Forest within Okanogan, Chelan, Kittitas, and Yakima Counties, 
consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.

DATES: One in-person and virtual meeting will be held on October 31, 
2024, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time.
    Written and Oral Comments: Anyone wishing to provide in-person and/
or virtual oral comments must pre-register by 11:59 p.m. (Pacific 
Daylight Time) on October 28, 2024. Written public comments will be 
accepted by 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) on October 28, 2024. 
Comments submitted after this date will be provided to the Agency, but 
the Committee may not have adequate time to consider those comments 
prior to the meeting.
    All RAC meetings are subject to cancellation. For status of the 
meeting prior to attendance, please contact the person listed under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held in-person and virtually at the 
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Headquarters Office, located at 215 
Melody Lane, Wenatchee, Washington. The public may also join virtually 
via the links that will be posted to the Okanogan-Wenatchee National 
Forest website. RAC information and meeting details can be found at the 
following website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/workingtogether/advisorycommittees/?cid=fsbdev3_053646 or by contacting 
the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
    Written Comments: Written comments must be sent by email to 
[email protected] or via mail (postmarked) to Robin DeMario, 
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, 
Washington 98801. The Forest Service strongly prefers comments be 
submitted electronically.
    Oral Comments: Persons or organizations wishing to make oral 
comments must pre-register by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, October 
28, 2024, and speakers can only register for one speaking slot at the 
meeting. Oral comments must be sent by email to [email protected] 
or via mail (postmarked) to Robin DeMario, Okanogan-Wenatchee National 
Forest, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, Washington 98801.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Victoria Wilkins Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO), by phone at 509-470-4588 or email at 
[email protected] or Robin DeMario, RAC Coordinator at 509-664-
9292 or email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the meeting is to:
    1. Elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson;
    2. Hear from Title II project proponents and discuss Title II 
project proposals;

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    3. Make funding recommendations on Title II projects.
    The agenda will include time for individuals to make oral 
statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an 
oral statement should make a request in writing at least three days 
prior to the meeting date to be scheduled on the agenda. Written 
comments may be submitted to the Forest Service up to 3 days after the 
meeting dates listed under DATES.
    Please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT, by or before the deadline, for all questions related to the 
meeting. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are 
placed in the record and are available for public inspection and 
copying. The public may inspect comments received upon request.
    Meeting Accommodations: The meeting location is compliant with the 
Americans with Disabilities Act, and the USDA provides reasonable 
accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If 
you are a person requiring 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, or contact 
USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or USDA through 
the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program 
information may be made available in languages other than English.
    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.
    Equal opportunity practices in accordance with USDA's policies will 
be followed in all appointments to the committee. 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.

    Dated: September 27, 2024.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-22666 Filed 10-15-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P


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