Notices. Notice of Availability, Finding of No Significant Impact
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BILLING CODE 3410-11-M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service Environmental Assessment; Rehabilitation of Grade Stabilization Structure 2, Turtle Creek Watershed, Sarpy County NE AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of Availability, Finding of No Significant Impact. SUMMARY: The Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS)prepared an Environmental Assessment in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as amended. Pursuant to the implementing regulations for NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500-1508); the USDA Departmental Policy for the NEPA (7 CFR part 1b); the Natural Resources Conservation Service Regulations (7 CFR part 650); and the Natural Resources Conservation Service policy (General Manual Title 190, Part 410); the Natural Resources Conservation Service gives notice that an environmental impact statement is not being prepared for the rehabilitation of grade stabilization Structure 2 in Turtle Creek Watershed, Sarpy County Nebraska. The Environmental Assessment was developed in coordination with the sponsoring local organization (Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District) for a federally assisted action to address grade stabilization in the Turtle Creek Watershed and the status of grade stabilization dam Structure 2. Upon consideration of the affected environment, alternatives, environmental consequences, and comments and coordination with concerned public and agencies, the State Conservationist for NRCS, Nebraska found that based on the significance and context and intensity that the proposed action is not a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Thus, a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was made. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen K. Chick, State Conservationist, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Federal Building, Room 152, 100 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508-3866; telephone
(402)437-5300. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The sponsoring local organization concurs with this determination and agrees with carrying forward the proposed project. Structure 2 no longer meets the NRCS safety and performance standards for a High Hazard Class structure. The proposed action is to rehabilitate Structure 2 to a full-flow grade stabilization structure, meet safety requirements, and extend its life for 100 years. The existing principal spillway would be removed, the auxiliary spillway would be abandoned, the top of dam would be lowered to remove storage capacity and a broad-crested weir chute spillway would be built. Existing embankment removed from the structure would be placed in the existing auxiliary spillway and graded to drain. Information regarding this finding may be obtained at the contact information listed above. No administrative action on implementation of the proposed funding action will be taken until 30 days after the date of this publication in the **Federal Register** . Stephen K. Chick, State Conservationist. [FR Doc. E6-17797 Filed 10-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-16-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service Notice of Availability of the “Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Programs Manual—Part 513: Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Program” AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS)seeks comments on the proposed revision of the “Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Programs Manual—Part 513: Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Program.” USDA asks for comments from RC&D Council members and individuals from tribal, State, and local governments and organizations involved in either natural resource conservation or community development groups. These comments will assist USDA in policy development and implementation of the RC&D Program. This manual is used by NRCS and other USDA staff members, RC&D Council members, and others that either develop RC&D applications or participate in the RC&D Program. This revision of the manual reflects changes in the NRCS organizational structure, incorporates new area planning requirements, provides guidelines for the RC&D Program Operations Information Tracking System, and incorporates additional exhibits to increase clarity. It is available for download at *http://policy.nrcs.usda.gov/scripts/lpsiis.dll/NB/NB_390_6_2.htm.* EFFECTIVE DATES: Comments will be received for a 60-day period commencing with the date of this publication. ADDRESSES: Address all requests and comments to: Terry D'Addio, National RC&D Program Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Room 5245-S, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-9410. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terry D'Addio, Natural Resources Conservation Service,
(202)720-0557; fax:
(202)690-0639; e-mail: *terry.d'addio@wdc.usda.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The “Conservation Programs Manual: Part 513-RC&D Program” is a document used by NRCS and other USDA staff members, RC&D Council members, and others that either develop RC&D applications or participate in the RC&D Program. The purpose of this document is to provide policy guidance for the RC&D Program, not to establish regulatory requirements. The RC&D Program was authorized to encourage and improve the capability of State and local units of government and local nonprofit organizations in rural areas to plan, develop, and implement programs for resource conservation and development. Through the establishment of RC&D areas, the program establishes or improves coordination systems in communities and builds community leadership skills to effectively use Federal, State, and local programs for the communities' benefit. Current program objectives focus on improvements achieved through natural resources conservation and community development. Such activities lead to sustainable communities, prudent land use, and the sound management and conservation of natural resources. Assistance is provided, as authorized by the Secretary of Agriculture, to designated RC&D areas through their organized RC&D Councils (comprised of local affected officials and civic leaders). RC&D Councils, in association with local, State, and Federal governments and other non-profit organizations, initiate and lead the planning and implementation of their locally developed RC&D area plans. Councils also obtain assistance from other local, State, and Federal agencies, private organizations, and foundations. USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a discrimination complaint with USDA, write to Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-9410; telephone: 1-(800) 795-3272 (voice), or
(202)720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Signed in Washington, DC, on October 13, 2006. Arlen L. Lancaster, Chief. [FR Doc. E6-17806 Filed 10-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-16-P BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS Corrected Notice of Meeting; Sunshine Act Date and Time: Wednesday, October 25, 2006, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Place: Cohen Building, Room 3321, 330 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20237. Closed Meeting: The members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors
(BBG)will meet in closed session to review and discuss a number of issues relating to U.S. Government-funded non-military international broadcasting. They will address internal procedural, budgetary, and personnel issues, as well as sensitive foreign policy issues relating to potential options in the U.S. international broadcasting field. This meeting is closed because if open it likely would either disclose matters that would be properly classified to be kept secret in the interest of foreign policy under the appropriate executive order (5 U.S.C. 552b. (c)(1)) or would disclose information the premature disclosure of which would be likely to significantly frustrate implementation of a proposed agency action. (5 U.S.C. 552b. (c)(9)(B)) In addition, part of the discussion will relate solely to the internal personnel and organizational issues of the BBG or the International Broadcasting Bureau. (5 U.S.C. 552b (c)(2) and (6)). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Persons interested in obtaining more information should contact Carol Booker at
(202)203-4545. Dated: October 19, 2006. Carol Booker, Legal Counsel. [FR Doc. 06-8866 Filed 10-20-06; 10:42 am]
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