Department of Agriculture January 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Sierra County, CA, Resource Advisory Committee
The Sierra County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet on January 27, 2005, in Downieville, California. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues relating to implementing the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Payments to States) and the expenditure of Title II funds benefiting National Forest System lands on the Humboldt-Toiyabe, Plumas and Tahoe National Forests in Sierra County.
Flathead County Resource Advisory Committee
The Flathead County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Kalispell, Montana on February 15. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the meeting schedule for this year, develop project criteria, select new Chair and determine participation in the upcoming RAC meeting in Reno.
Cancellation of California's Delegation and Designation and the Opportunity for Designation in the California Area
The United States Grain Standards Act, as amended (Act), provides that official agency designations will end not later than triennially and may be renewed. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (California) is designated to provide official inspection and weighing services until December 31, 2005, according to the Act. California is also delegated to provide export services. California advised Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) that they will cease providing official services on May 1, 2005. Accordingly, GIPSA is announcing that California's delegation and designation will be canceled effective April 30, 2005. GIPSA is asking for applicants for domestic service in the California area.
Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Secretary's Decision and Referendum Order on Proposed Amendments to Marketing Agreement and Order No. 923
This decision proposes amending the marketing agreement and order (order) for sweet cherries grown in Washington, and provides growers with the opportunity to vote in a referendum to determine if they favor the changes. The amendments are based on those proposed by the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee (Committee), which is responsible for local administration of the order. The amendments include: adding authority for promotion, including paid advertising, and production research projects; adding authority for supplemental rates of assessment for individual varieties of cherries; adding authority for the Committee to accept voluntary contributions for research and promotion; and, adding a public member to the Committee. Two additional amendments are based on those proposed by the Agricultural Marketing Service: Establishing tenure limitations for Committee members and, requiring that continuance referenda be conducted every 6 years. The proposed amendments are intended to improve the operation and functioning of the sweet cherry marketing order program.
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with the Application for Inspection and Certification of Animal Byproducts.
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with regulations regarding the issuance of phytosanitary certificates for plants or plant products being exported to foreign countries.
Noxious Weeds; Notice of Availability of Petitions To Regulate Caulerpa
We are reopening the comment period for our notice announcing the receipt of two petitions requesting that additional aquatic plants of the genus Caulerpa be added to the list of noxious weeds. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.
Privacy Act of 1974; Addition of a New System of Records; USDA/FS-52, Resource Ordering and Status System (ROSS)
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to add a new Forest Service Privacy Act system of records to its inventory of records systems. USDA invites public comment on this new records system.
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council will meet in Washington, DC, February 8-10, 2005. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss emerging issues in urban and community forestry.
Information Collection; Request for Comments; National Woodland Owner Survey
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the USDA Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on a previously approved information collection, the National Woodland Owner Survey, that the Forest Service is seeking to reinstate. This information collection will help the Forest Service and others assess the current state of the nation's forest resources, identify opportunities and constraints of private forest-land owners, and facilitate planning and implementation of forest policies and programs. Information will be collected from private forest-land owners in the United States.
Rocky Mountain Region; Pikes Peak Ranger District, Pike National Forest, El Paso County, CO
The Forest Service has prepared a Draft Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which is available for public review. The Draft Plan/EIS analyzes the potential environmental impacts that may result from various management options for an 8.5-mile segment of a Forest Service road that has been closed for safety reasons since 1988. The objective of the management plan is to best accommodate public use and access to National Forest lands and nearby private in-holdings while maintaining public safety and the historic character of the road. The analysis is intended to accomplish the following: Inform the public of the proposed action and alternatives; address public comment received during the scoping period; disclose the direct, indirect, and cumulative environmental effects of the proposed actions and each of the alternatives; and indicate any irreversible commitment of resources that would result from implementation of the proposed action. The Forest Service's preferred alternative (Alternative E) is to restore and reopen a collapsed railroad tunnel and reopen the closed section of Gold Camp Road to one-way traffic. There would continue to be seasonal closure of the road from November 1 to April 1. The Forest Service invites the public to comment on the Draft Plan/ EIS. All comments received from individuals become part of the official public record. Requests for such comments will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act and the Council on Environmental Quality's National Environmental Policy Act regulations (40 CFR 1506.6(f)). Our practice is to make comments available for public review during regular business hours. Individual respondents may request that we withhold their home address from the record, which we will honor to the extent allowable by law. If a respondent wishes us to withhold his/her name and/or address, this must be stated prominently at the beginning of the comment. Comment Period: Comments may be submitted in writing, orally, or through electronic means before March 15, 2005. Electronic comments may be submitted to https://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/pp and follow the Gold Camp Road link. Acceptable formats for attachments are MS Word, text, PDF, or RTF. Written comments through the mail should be directed to: Gold Camp Road Project, Pikes Peak Ranger District, 601 S. Weber Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. In order to have administrative rights, you must provide substantive comments during this formal comment period. A Final Plan/Environmental Impact Statement will then be prepared and provided to the public for review. Requesting Further Information: Individuals wishing copies of this Draft Plan/EIS for review should contact: Frank Landis, Supervisory Outdoor Recreation Planner, Pike National Forest, Pikes Peak Ranger District, 601 S. Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. The Draft Plan/ EIS is also available on the Internet at https://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/ projects/goldcamp/ and at the Colorado libraries listed below:
Exempting Organic Producers From Assessment by Research and Promotion Programs
This final rule amends all 17 commodity research and promotion orders and/or rules and regulations to exempt any person receiving and handling solely 100 percent organic products from paying assessments to any research and promotion program administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). To obtain an exemption, the person must operate under an approved organic system plan authorized by the National Organic Program (NOP) and produce and market only products that are eligible for a 100 percent organic label under the NOP. A separate final rule to exempt any person producing and marketing solely 100 percent organic products from paying assessments for market promotion activities under certain marketing order programs administered by AMS is also being published in today's Federal Register.
Exemption of Organic Handlers From Assessments for Market Promotion Activities Under Marketing Order Programs
This rule implements the provisions of section 10607 of the 2002 Farm Bill and exempts handlers subject to marketing order requirements from paying assessments for market promotion activities, including paid advertising, to marketing order committees and boards. To obtain an exemption, the handler must operate under an approved organic process system plan authorized by the National Organic Program (NOP), and handle or market only products that are eligible for a 100 percent organic product label under the NOP. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), that oversees and works with the committees and boards in administering the programs, has identified 28 marketing order programs for which assessment exemptions may be established. A separate final rule to exempt any person producing and marketing solely 100 percent organic products from paying assessments to any national research and promotion program administered by AMS also is being published in today's Federal Register.
Notice of Funds Availability: Inviting Applications for the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program
The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announces that it is inviting proposals for the 2006 Foreign Market Development Cooperator (Cooperator) Program. The intended effect of this notice is to solicit applications from eligible applicants and award funds in June 2005. The Cooperator Program is administered by personnel of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
Notice of Funds Availability: Inviting Applications for the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program
The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announces the availability of funding for the 2005 Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) Program. The intended effect of this notice is to solicit applications from the private sector and from government agencies for participation in the FY 2005 TASC Program. The TASC Program is administered by personnel of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
Notice of Funds Availability: Inviting Applications for the Market Access Program
The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announces that it is inviting proposals for the 2005/2006 Market Access Program (MAP). The intended effect of this notice is to solicit applications from eligible applicants and award funds in June 2005. The MAP is administered by personnel of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
Notice of Funds Availability: Inviting Applications for Emerging Markets Program
The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announces the availability of approximately $8 million in funding for the Emerging Markets Program (EMP) for fiscal year (FY) 2005. The intended effect of this notice is to solicit applications from the private sector and from government agencies for FY 2005 and awards funds in early July 2005. The EMP is administered by personnel of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
Siskiyou County Resource Advisory Committee
The Siskiyou County Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Yreka, California, January 17, 2005. The meeting will include routine business and the review and recommendation for implementation of submitted project proposals.
Notice of Meetings; Shasta-Trinity National Forest
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest will host a series of introductory meetings to initiate the collaborative Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Route Designation process on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Notice of Madison-Beaverhead Advisory Committee Meeting
Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463) and the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-393), the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest's Madison-Beaverhead Resource Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 9, 2005, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in Dillon, Montana, for a business meeting. The meeting is open to the public.
Newspapers Used for Publication of Legal Notice of Appealable Decisions for the Northern Region; Northern Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and portions of South Dakota and Eastern Washington
This notice lists the newspapers that will be used by all Ranger Districts, Forests, Grasslands, and the Regional Office of the Northern Region to publish legal notices for public comment and decisions subject to appeal and predecisional administrative review under 36 CFR parts 215, 217, and 218. The intended effect of this action is to inform interested members of the public which newspapers will be used to publish legal notices for public comment or decisions; thereby allowing them to receive constructive notice of a decision, to provide clear evidence of timely notice, and to achieve consistency in administering the appeals process.
Notice of Funds Availability: Inviting Applications for the Quality Samples Program
The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announces the availability of $2.5 million in funding for the 2005 Quality Samples Program (QSP). The intended effect of this notice is to solicit applications and award funds in June 2005. The QSP is administered by personnel of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). This notice supercedes any prior notices concerning the QSP.
National Sheep Industry Improvement Center; Solicitation of Nominations of Board Members
The National Sheep Industry Improvement Center announces that it is accepting nominations for the Board of Directors of the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center for two voting directors' positions whose terms expire on February 14, 2005. Both positions are for members who are active producers of sheep or goats. Board members manage and oversee the Center's activities. Nominations may only be submitted by National organizations that consist primarily of active sheep or goat producers in the United States and who have as their primary interest the production of sheep or goats in the United States. Nominating organizations should submit: (1) Substantiation that the nominating organization is national in scope; (2) The number and percent of members that are active sheep or goat producers; (3) Substantiation of the primary interests of the organization, and (4) An Advisory Committee Membership Background Information form (Form AD-755) for each nominee. This action is taken in accordance with 7 U.S.C. 2008j(f) which establishes the powers and composition of the Board of Directors for the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center.
Notice of Resource Advisory Committee Meeting
Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-393) the Nez Perce and Clearwater National Forests' North Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, January 27, 2005 in Orofino, Idaho for a business meeting. The meeting is open to the public.
Winter Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Recommended Decision and Opportunity To File Written Exceptions to Proposed Amendments to Marketing Agreement and Order No. 927
This recommended decision invites written exceptions on proposed amendments to the marketing agreement and order (order) for winter pears grown in Oregon and Washington. The amendments are jointly proposed by the Winter Pear Control Committee and the Northwest Fresh Bartlett Marketing Committee, which are responsible for local administration of orders 927 and 931, respectively. Marketing Agreement and Order No. 931 regulates the handling of fresh Bartlett pears grown in Oregon and Washington. The amendments would combine the winter pear and fresh Bartlett orders into a single program under marketing order 927, and would add authority to assess pears for processing. All of the proposals are intended to streamline industry organization and improve the administration, operation, and functioning of the program.
Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee
The Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee will be meeting to discuss project development for 2005 and project updates for 2004. Agenda topics will include electing a chairperson for 2005, public outreach methods, and a public forum (question and answer session). The meeting is being held pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92-463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-393). The meeting is open to the public.
Proposed Data Collection, Reporting, and Recordkeeping Requirements Applicable to Cranberries Not Subject to the Cranberry Marketing Order
This final rule establishes a new Part 926 in the Code of Federal Regulations which requires persons engaged in the handling or importation of fresh cranberries or cranberry products (including handlers, producer-handlers, processors, brokers, and importers) not subject to the reporting requirements of the Federal cranberry marketing order (order) to report sales, acquisition, and inventory information to the Cranberry Marketing Committee (Committee), and to maintain adequate records on such activities. The establishment of the data collection, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for entities not subject to the order is authorized under an amendment to section 8(d) of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. The additional information is needed by the Committee to make more informed recommendations to USDA for regulations authorized under the cranberry marketing order. This rule also finalizes the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval of the new data collection and reporting requirements by the Office of Management and Budget.
Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil Produced in the Far West; Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages for the 2005-2006 Marketing Year
This rule would establish the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class, that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2005-2006 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2005. This rule invites comments on the establishment of salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) spearmint oil of 677,409 pounds and 35 percent, respectively, and for Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil of 867,958 pounds and 40 percent, respectively. The Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee), the agency responsible for local administration of the marketing order for spearmint oil produced in the Far West, recommended this rule for the purpose of avoiding extreme fluctuations in supplies and prices to help maintain stability in the spearmint oil market.
National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Program; Invitation To Submit Comments on Proposed Amendments to the Fluid Milk Promotion Order
This document invites comments on a proposed amendment to the Fluid Milk Promotion Order (Order). The proposed amendment, requested by the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board (Board), which administers the Order, would modify the terms of membership on the Board. The proposed amendment would require that any change in a fluid milk processor member's employer or change in ownership of the fluid milk processor who the member represents would disqualify that member. The member would continue to serve on the Board for a period of up to six months until a successor was appointed. In addition, a public member to the Board who changes employment, gains employment with a new employer, or ceases to continue in the same business would be disqualified in a manner similar to a fluid milk processor member. The Board believes that the proposed amendments are necessary to ensure the Board is able to equitably represent fluid milk processing constituents and the public interest through the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Program.
National Advisory Committee for Tobacco Inspection Services; Open Meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. II) announcement is made of a forthcoming meeting of the National Advisory Committee for Tobacco Inspection Services.
Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's (RBS) intention to request an extension of the clearance for an existing information collection in order to render service to associations of producers of agricultural, forestry, fisheries products and federations, and subsidiaries, thereof, as authorized in the Cooperative Marketing Act of 1926.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Form FNS-798 and FNS-798A, WIC Financial Management and Participation Report With Addendum
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Food and Nutrition Service's (FNS) intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection, the WIC Financial Management and Participation Report with Addendum.
Cotton Board Rules and Regulations: Adjusting Supplemental Assessment on Imports (2004 Amendments)
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing to amend the Cotton Board Rules and Regulations by adjusting the total rate of assessment per kilogram for imported cotton collected for use by the Cotton Research and Promotion Program. The proposed total rate of assessment would be calculated by adding together the $1 per bale equivalent assessment and the supplemental assessment, and adjusting the sum to account for the estimated amount of U.S. cotton contained in imported textile products. The proposed adjustment would reduce the assessable portion of the cotton content of imported textile products by the estimated average amount of U.S. cotton contained therein. Exemptions and refunds would continue to be provided for importers wishing to document the U.S. cotton content of specific goods. The proposed rule would continue to ensure that the total assessment collected on imported cotton and the cotton content of imported products remain similar to those paid on domestically produced cotton, and that the U.S. cotton content of imported products is not subject to more than one assessment.
Revision of List of Agents To Accept Legal Process
This document revises the list of agents designated to accept legal process found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 581, appendix A. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Human Resources Services Team, PO Box 2890, Room 5212South Bldg., Washington, DC 20013-2890, (202) 720-4264. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Human Resources Services Team, 501 W. Felix Street, FWFC, Bldg. 23, PO Box 6567, Ft. Worth, TX 76115, (817) 504-3504. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 3381 Skyway Drive, PO Box 311, Auburn, AL 36830, (334) 887-4543. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 800 West Evergreen, Atrium Bldg., Suite 100, Palmer, AK 99645-6539, (907) 761-7743. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. CourthouseFederal Bldg., 230 N. First Avenue, Suite 509, Phoenix, AZ 85003-1706, (602) 280-8800. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Federal Bldg., Room 3416, 700 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201-3228, (501) 301-3136. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 430 G Street, Suite 4164, Davis, CA 95616-4164, (530) 792-5691. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 655 Parfet Street, Room E200C, Lakewood, CO 80215-5517, (720) 544-2823. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 344 Merrow Road, Tolland, CT 06084-3917, (860) 871-4011. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 1203 College Park Drive, Suite 101, Dover, DE 19904-8713, (302) 678- 4173. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 2614 NW. 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606-6611, (352) 338-9526. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 355 E. Hancock Avenue, Stop Number 200, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 546- 2118. Administrative Officer, Natural Resources Conservation Service, FHB Bldg., Suite 301, 400 Route 8, Mongmong, GU 96910-2003, (671) 472-7165. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 300 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 4118, Honolulu, HI 96850-4118, (808) 541- 2600, ext. 150. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 693 Federal Bldg., 210 Walnut, Suite 693, Des Moines, IA 50309, (515) 284-4587. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 9173 West Barnes Drive, Suite C, Boise, ID 83709-1574, (208) 378-5712. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 2118 W. Park Court, Champaign, IL 61821, (217) 353-6619. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 6013 Lakeside, Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46278-2933, (317) 290-3200, ext. 333. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 760 S. Broadway, Salina, KS 67401, (785) 823-4522. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 771 Corporate Drive, Suite 210, Lexington, KY 40503, (859) 224-7401. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 3737 Government Street, Alexandria, LA 71303, (318) 473-7769. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 451 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002-2955, (413) 253-4353. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, John Hanson Business Center, 339 Busch's Frontage Road, Suite 301, Annapolis, MD 21401, (410) 757-2926. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 967 Illinois Avenue, Suite 3, Bangor, ME 04401, (207) 990- 9100, ext. 501. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 3001 Coolidge Road, Suite 250, East Lansing, MI 48823, (517) 324-5134. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 600, St. Paul, MN 55101, (651) 602-7855. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Suite 1321, Federal Bldg., 100 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39269- 1399, (601) 965-4549. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Parkade Center, Suite 250, Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65203- 2536, (573) 876-0904. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Federal Bldg., Room 443, 10 East Babcock Street, Bozeman, MT 59715- 4704, (406) 587-6937. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 4405 Bland Road, Suite 205, Raleigh, NC 27609-6293, (919) 873-2108. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 220 E. Rosser Avenue, Room 278, P.O. Box 1458, Bismarck, ND 58502-1458, (701) 530-2008. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Federal Bldg., Room 152, 100 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, NE 68508- 3866, (402) 437-4057. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Federal Bldg., 2 Madbury Road, Durham, NH 03824-2043, (603) 868-7581. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 220 Davidson Avenue, 4th Floor, Somerset, NJ 08873, (732) 537-6081. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 6200 Jefferson Street, NE., Suite 305, Albuquerque, NM 87109-3734, (505) 761-4409. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 5301 Longley Lane, Bldg. F, Suite 201, Reno, NV 89511-1805, (775) 784- 5868. ext.172. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 441 South Salina Street, Suite 354, Room 520, Syracuse, NY 13202-2450, (315) 477-6512. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 200 North High Street, Room 522, Columbus, OH 43215-2478, (614) 255- 2509. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 100 USDA, Suite 206, Stillwater, OK 74074-2655, (405) 742-1209. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 101 SW Main Street, Suite 1300, Portland, OR 97204-3221, (503) 414- 3223. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 1 Credit Union Place, Suite 340, Harrisburg, PA 17110-2993, (717) 237- 2229. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, IBM Bldg., Suite 604, 654 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Hato Rey, PR 00918-4123 (787) 766-5206, ext. 228. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 60 Quaker Lane, Suite 46, Warwick, RI 02886-0111, (401) 828-1300. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Strom Thurmond Federal Bldg., 1835 Assembly Street, Room 950, Columbia, SC 29201-2489, (803) 253-3920. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Federal Bldg., 200 Fourth Street SW., Huron, SD 57350-2475, (605) 352- 1224. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 675 U.S. Courthouse, 801 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203-3878, (615) 277- 2541. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, W.R. Poage Federal Bldg., 101 South Main Street, Temple, TX 76501-7602, (254) 742-9931. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, W.F. Bennett Federal Bldg., 125 South State Street, Room 4402, Salt Lake City, UT 84138-1100, (801) 524-4576. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105, Colchester, VT 05446, (802) 951- 6796. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Culpeper Bldg., Suite 209, 1606 Santa Rosa Road, Richmond, VA 23229- 5014, (804) 287-1666. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Rock Point Tower II, W. 316 Boone Avenue, Suite 450, Spokane, WA 99201- 2348, (509) 323-2931. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 75 High Street, Room 301, Morgantown, WV 26505, (304) 284-7599. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 8030 Excelsior Drive, Suite 200, Madison, WI 53717, (608) 662-4430. Human Resources Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, P.O. Box 33124, Casper, WY 82602, (307) 233-6794.
Environmental Quality Incentives Program; Conservation Innovation Grants
In this document, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) affirms, with changes, the provisions of an interim final rule that added provisions regarding Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The regulations implement statutory provisions designed to provide competitive grants to eligible Indian Tribes; State or local units of government; non- governmental organizations; and individuals. The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production.
Notice of Availability of Finding of No Significant Impact for the Conservation Security Program
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has prepared a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and an Environmental Assessment (EA) consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, to implement the Conservation Security Program, which is authorized by title XII, chapter 2, subchapter A, of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. Upon review of the analysis of potential environmental impacts from a national perspective, the Chief of NRCS found that the program would not result in a significant impact on the quality of the human environment, particularly when focusing on the significant adverse impacts that NEPA is intended to help decisionmakers avoid and mitigate against. Therefore, a FONSI was issued, and no environmental impact statement is required for national implementation of the program.
Lower Payette River Ditch Diversion, Replacement Payette County, ID
Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; the Council on Environmental Quality Guidelines (40 CFR part 1500); and the Natural Resources Conservation Service Guidelines (7 CFR part 650); the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives notice that a draft environmental assessment has been prepared for a federally assisted proposed project by the Lower Payette Ditch Company, Payette County, Idaho.
Notice of Proposed Change to the Natural Resources Conservation Service's National Handbook of Conservation Practices
It is the intention of the NRCS in Idaho to issue revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. The revised standards are: Alley Cropping (311), Waste Storage Facility (313), Brush Management (314), Composting Facility (317), Well Decommissioning (351), Waste Treatment Lagoon (359), Atmospheric Resource Quality Management (370), Silvopasture Establishment (381), Field Border (386), Irrigation Water Conveyance Ditch and Canal Lining, Flexible Membrane (428B), Irrigation System, Sprinkler (442), Forest Site Preparation (490), Heavy Use Area Protection (561), Nutrient Management (590), Pest Management (595) and Salinity and Sodic Soil Management (610).
Trinity County Resource Advisory Committee
The Trinity County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet at the Trinity County Office of Education in Weaverville, California, January 31, 2005. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss committee direction as it pertains to title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
Boulder Project; Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Oconto and Langlade Counties, Wisconsin
The Forest Service will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to document the analysis and disclose the environmental impacts of proposed land management activities, and corresponding alternatives, within the Boulder Project area. The purpose of the Boulder Project is to implement land management activities that are consistent with direction in the Chequamegon- Nicolet National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan) and respond to specific needs identified in the project area. The project-specific needs include: addressing forest age and density, stand tending and reforestation, road closures, and wildlife habitat maintenance and improvement. The Boulder Project area is located primarily on National Forest System lands, administered by the Lakewood/Laona Ranger District, north of Lakewood, Wisconsin. The legal description for the project area is: Township 31 North, Range 14 East, sections 1 and 12; Township 31 North, Range 15 East, sections 1-36; Fourth Principal Meridian.
Plant Variety Protection Office, Supplemental Fees
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposes supplemental fees for the Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Office covering a variety of administrative services that are not currently charged by the program. These include administrative service requests for: replenishment of seed low in germination or seed number; submission of new application data after notice of allowance, but prior to certificate issuance; recording any revision, withdrawal, or revocation of an assignment; and protest to the issuance of a certificate. The allowance and issuance fee will be increased also to recover the costs of enhancing the PVP program's electronic archiving capabilities. Also, technical amendments are proposed which would revise or remove obsolete language.
Hazelnuts Grown in Oregon and Washington; Continuance Referendum
This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible growers of hazelnuts in Oregon and Washington, to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of hazelnuts grown in the production area.
Grapes Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern California; Increased Assessment Rate
This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the California Desert Grape Administrative Committee (committee) for the 2005 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.015 to $0.0175 per 18- pound lug of grapes handled. The committee locally administers the marketing order which regulates the handling of grapes grown in a designated area of southeastern California. Authorization to assess grape handlers enables the committee to incur expenses that are reasonable and necessary to administer the program. The fiscal period begins January 1 and ends December 31. The assessment rate would remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.
Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is establishing guidelines for designating items made from biobased products that will be afforded Federal procurement preference, as required under section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request-Child Nutrition Labeling Program
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Food and Nutrition Service to request Office of Management and Budget review of information collection activities related to the Child Nutrition Labeling Program.
Madera County Resource Advisory Committee
Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (Pub. L. 92-463) and under the secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-393) the Sierra National Forest's Resource Advisory Committee for Madera County will meet on Monday, January 10, 2005. The Madera Resource Advisory Committee will meet at the Bass Lake Ranger District Office, North Fork, CA 93643. The purpose of the meeting is: Review the goals for FY 2005 RAC proposals and presentation of potential stewardship projects on the Sierra National Forest.
Surety Requirements
The Rural Housing Service is amending its regulations to change the threshold for surety requirements guaranteeing payment and performance from a $100,000 contract amount to the maximum Rural Development Single Family Housing area lending limit. This limit will vary by locality. This will liberalize the requirement for surety and take into account the increased construction cost of single family homes in Rural Development's Single Family Housing Program. This will ease the burden on small contractors for whom obtaining surety is difficult and expensive, thereby reducing costs to our single family housing borrowers.
Information Collection; Request for Comments; Aviation Forms
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the reinstatement of the currently approved collection for four aviation forms that assist in the documentation of pilot and aircraft qualifications, approval, and data records. These Office of Management and Budget approved forms include (1) FS-5700-20, Airplane Pilot Qualifications and Approval Record; (2) FS-5700-20a, Helicopter Pilot Qualifications and Approval Record; (3) FS-5700-21, Airplane Data Record; and (4) FS-5700-21a, Helicopter Data Record.
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