Notices. Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM); Announcement of Public Meetings
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BILLING CODE 7710-12-C ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 152, 156, 167, 168, 169, 172, and 174 [EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-1003; FRL-8119-5] Plant-Incorporated Protectants; Potential Revisions to Current Production Regulations; Notice of Public Meetings AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM); Announcement of Public Meetings. SUMMARY: EPA is announcing two public meetings to be held during the comment period of the ANPRM, entitled *Plant-Incorporated Protectants;
Potential Revisions to Current Production Regulations* . The ANPRM announces EPA’s intention to develop and propose amendments to existing regulations affecting producers of plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs), a type of pesticide. The Agency is considering amendments to the existing regulations, which were written primarily for producers of “traditional” pesticides, because PIPs are unlike other types of pesticides currently regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
Given that PIPs are part of a living organism, they can be replicated and potentially produced anywhere a plant containing the PIP grows. The purpose of the public meetings is to further communicate the regulatory issues described in the ANPRM, and to provide an opportunity for a public dialogue and exchange of information on these and related issues. The meetings will be organized around the questions and issue posed in the ANPRM. DATES: *Meetings* : The Chicago, IL meeting will be held on May 2, 2007, from noon to 4:30 p.m., CDT.
The Arlington, VA meeting will be held on May 22, 2007, from noon to 4:30 p.m., EDT. *Participation* : To make oral comment and/or a presentation at these meetings, submit a request to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT no later than 10 days before the meeting that you plan to attend. See also Unit III.A. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION . *Special accommodations* : For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, and to request accommodation of a disability, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT , preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held in Rm. 331, EPA Region 5, Ralph Metcalfe Federal Bldg., 77 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604 and in Rm. S-4370, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen J. Howie, Office of Science Coordination and Policy, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(202)564-4146; fax number:
(202)564-8502; e-mail address: *howie.stephen@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be of interest to you if you manufacture, import, process, or use PIPs. In order to identify potentially impacted industries the analysis relies on North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (NAICS code 325320). This industry comprises establishments that are producing PIPs intended for distribution and sale as pesticides. • Crop Production (NAICS code 111). These are establishments such as farms, orchards, groves, greenhouses, and nurseries, primarily engaged in growing crops, plants, vines, or trees and their seeds. • Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (NAICS code 611310). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in furnishing academic courses and granting degrees at baccalaureate or graduate levels. Furthermore, they may comprise establishments where research on PIPs occurs and where PIPs may be grown. • Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (NAICS code 54171). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development in the physical, engineering, or life sciences, such as agriculture, environmental, biology, botany, biotechnology, forests, and other allied subjects. This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. *Docket.* EPA has established a docket for the ANPRM under docket identification
(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-1003. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. 2. *Electronic access* . You may access this **Federal Register** document or the ANPRM electronically through the EPA Internet under the “ **Federal Register** ” listings at *http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr* . II. Background The ANPRM, entitled *Plant-Incorporated Protectants; Potential Revisions to Current Production Regulations* published in the **Federal Register** of April 4, 2007 (72 FR 16312) (FRL-8118-2) provides the basis for the public meetings described in this document and contains the background information describing the nature of the issue and the areas where EPA is considering amending regulations. That document is available in the docket established for this action as described in Unit I.B. Submit public comments on the ANPRM published in the **Federal Register** of April 4, 2007 (72 FR 16312) (FRL-8118-2) to regulations.gov using the methods listed under ADDRESSES in that document. If the oral comments are different from previously submitted comments on the ANPRM, please also submit a copy of the comments that will be presented at the meeting to the docket using the submission methods under ADDRESSES in the ANPRM. III. How Can I Participate in these Meetings? A. Oral Comments and/or Presentations The Agency encourages each individual or group wishing to make oral comment and/or a presentation to submit the request to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT no later than 10 days before the meeting that the person wishes to attend, in order to be included on the meeting agenda. Requests to present oral comments and/or presentations will be accepted until the date of the meeting and, to the extent that time permits the presentation of oral comments and/or presentations at the meeting by interested persons who have not previously submitted a request will be allowed. The request should identify the name of the individual making the presentation, the organization (if any) the individual will represent, and any requirements for audiovisual equipment (e.g., overhead projector, 35 mm projector, chalkboard). Oral comments and/or presentations will be limited to approximately 5 minutes unless prior arrangements have been made. B. Seating Seating at the meetings will be on a first-come basis. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Parts 152, 156, 167, 168, 169, 172, and 174 Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests, Plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: March 30, 2007. James Jones, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. [FR Doc. E7-6621 Filed 4-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service 43 CFR Part 10 Consultation On Regulations Regarding The Disposition Of Unclaimed Native American Human Remains, Funerary Objects, Sacred Objects, Or Objects Of Cultural Patrimony Excavated Or Discovered On Federal Or Tribal Lands After November 16, 1990, Pursuant To Provisions Of The Native American Graves Protection And Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of consultation. SUMMARY: This notice of consultation announces three consultation meetings that will be held to obtain oral and written recommendations on regulations to be drafted regarding the disposition of unclaimed Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony that are excavated or discovered on Federal or tribal lands after November 16, 1990. DATES: The three consultation meetings are scheduled for April 18-20, 2007: 1. Tribal consultation: April 18, 2007, 8:30 a.m. to noon, U.S. Department of the Interior, South Building Auditorium, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20245. Authorized representatives of Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations and traditional Native American religious leaders are invited to participate in this meeting. Tribal representatives wishing to make a public presentation at this session should submit a request to do so by April 13, 2007, including evidence that you are authorized to speak on behalf of an Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. 2. Museum consultation: April 18, 2007, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., U.S. Department of the Interior, South Building Auditorium, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20245. Authorized representatives of museums and national museum and scientific organizations are invited to participate in this meeting. Museum representatives wishing to make a public presentation at this session should submit a request to do so by April 13, 2007, including evidence that you are authorized to speak on behalf of a museum or national museum or scientific organization. 3. Review Committee consultation: April 19-20, 2007, Sidney R. Yates Auditorium, Main Interior Building, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240. Time will be scheduled during the Review Committee meeting for members of the public to provide oral and written recommendations. Members of the public wishing to make a public presentation at the Review Committee meeting should submit a request to do so by April 13, 2007. Requests to make presentations at any of the sessions should be faxed to
(202)371-5197 by April 13, 2007. Written comments should be postmarked or faxed to Sherry Hutt as indicated under ADDRESSES no later than May 1, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be mailed to Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240. Comments may also be faxed to Sherry Hutt at
(202)371-5197. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment - including your personal identifying information - may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. The consultation sessions with Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, traditional Native American religious leaders, museums and national museum and scientific organizations on April 18, 2007 will be held at U.S. Department of the Interior, South Building Auditorium, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20245. The consultation session with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee on April 19-20, 2007 will be held at the Sidney R. Yates Auditorium, Main Interior Building, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240. All individuals attending the consultation sessions will be required to present photo identification to security officers to gain access to the U.S. Department of the Interior buildings. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, telephone:
(202)354-1479. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the consultation meetings is to provide Native American organizations, museums and the scientific community, and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee with an opportunity to consult on forthcoming regulations regarding the disposition of unclaimed Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony excavated or discovered on Federal or tribal lands after November 16, 1990. The April 18, 2007, 8:30 a.m to noon consultation meeting supports the Secretary of the Interior's administrative policy on tribal consultation by encouraging maximum direct participation of representatives of tribal governments on important Departmental issues and processes. The April 18, 2007, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. consultation meeting supports the Secretary of the Interior's responsibility to consult with museums and the scientific community in the development of these regulations. The April 19-20, 2007 consultation meeting supports the Secretary of the Interior's responsibility to consult with the Review Committee regarding the development of regulations. The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act provides criteria for determining the ownership of Native American cultural items that are excavated or discovered on Federal or tribal lands after November 16, 1990 [25 U.S.C. 3002 (a)]. Ownership or control of such items is, with priority given in the order listed:
(1)In the case of human remains and associated funerary objects, in the lineal descendant of the deceased individual;
(2)In cases where the lineal descendant cannot be ascertained or no claim is made, and with respect to unassociated funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony:
(i)In the Indian tribe on whose tribal land the human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony were discovered inadvertently;
(ii)In the Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization that has the closest cultural affiliation with the human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony;
(iii)In circumstances in which the cultural affiliation of the human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony cannot be ascertained and the objects were discovered inadvertently on Federal land that is recognized by a final judgment of the Indian Claims Commission or the United States Court of Claims as the aboriginal land of an Indian tribe:
(A)In the Indian tribe aboriginally occupying the Federal land on which the human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony were discovered, or
(B)If it can be shown that a different Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization has a stronger cultural relationship with the human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony, in the Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization that has the strongest demonstrated relationship with the objects [43 CFR 10.6 (a)]. The Act directs that Native American cultural items not claimed under subsection
(a)shall be disposed of in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior in consultation with the Review Committee, Native American groups, representatives of museums, and the scientific community [25 U.S.C. 3002 (b)]. One section of the regulations was reserved for procedures to effect the disposition of Native American cultural items that are not claimed [43 CFR 10.7]. Participants in the consultation meetings are requested to comment on the following issues:
(1)How should the regulations address distinctions between:
(a)human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony remaining in Federal care for which ownership or control is with a lineal descendant or an Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization on whose lands the cultural items were discovered?
(b)human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony remaining in Federal care for which an Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization has stated a claim based on cultural affiliation, aboriginal land, or cultural relationship?
(c)human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony remaining in Federal care for which a non-federally recognized Indian group has stated a claim based on a relationship of shared group identity?
(d)human remains and associated funerary objects remaining in Federal care for which no claim has been made? (2)Do current regulations regarding the curation of Federally-owned and administered archaeological collections [36 CFR 79] adequately address the management, preservation, and use of human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony remaining in Federal care? Dated: April 5, 2007. Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. E7-6789 Filed 4-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-50-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 648 [I.D. 032907A] RIN 0648-AS22 Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Amendment 14 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Availability of proposed fishery management plan amendment; request for comments. SUMMARY: NMFS announces that the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) has submitted Amendment 14 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan
(FMP)(Amendment 14), incorporating the draft Environmental Assessment (EA), preliminary Regulatory Impact Review (RIR), and the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA), for review by the Secretary of Commerce and is requesting comments from the public. The proposed measures include a plan to rebuild the scup stock from an overfished condition to the level associated with maximum sustainable yield, as required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act). The proposed action also includes an administrative change that would allow changes to the scup Gear Restricted Areas
(GRAs)through a framework adjustment to the FMP. The intended effect of this change is to improve the timing of developing and implementing modifications to the GRAs. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 11, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: *FSBAmendment14NOA@noaa.gov* . Include in the subject line the following identifier: “Comments on Amendment 14 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass FMP.” • Federal e-rulemaking portal: *http:/www.regulations.gov* • Mail: Patricia A. Kurkul, Regional Administrator, NMFS, Northeast Regional Office, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. Mark the outside of the envelope: “Comments on Amendment 14 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass FMP.” • Fax:
(978)281-9135 Copies of Amendment 14 and of the draft Environmental Assessment, preliminary Regulatory Impact Review, and Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (EA/RIR/IRFA) are available from Daniel T. Furlong, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, Room 2115, Federal Building, 300 South New Street, Dover, DE 19901-6790. The EA/RIR/IRFA is also accessible via the Internet at *http://www.nero.noaa.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael P. Ruccio, Fishery Policy Analyst, 978-281-9104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Magnuson-Stevens Act requires that each Regional Fishery Management Council submit any FMP amendment it prepares to NMFS for review and approval, disapproval, or partial approval. The Magnuson-Stevens Act also requires that NMFS, upon receiving an FMP amendment, immediately publish a notice in the **Federal Register** that the amendment is available for public review and comment. If approved by NMFS, this amendment would implement a rebuilding program to increase the scup stock to the level associated with maximum sustainable yield (B msy ). The amendment would also effect an administrative change to the regulations on framework adjustments. Background In August 2005, NMFS notified the Council that the scup stock had officially been designated as overfished as defined by the Magnuson-Stevens Act. Specifically, the 3-year Northeast Fishery Science Center (NEFSC) spawning stock biomass
(SSB)value for scup had declined below the minimum biomass threshold. In response, the Council began development of Amendment 14 to the FMP in February 2006 to rebuild the scup stock to the biomass target. This action proposes scup rebuilding program alternatives which would, within at least 10 years, increase the scup stock to the target biomass level (i.e., achieve stock rebuilding) as required by the Magnuson-Stevens Act. In addition, this action proposes a single administrative change to the procedures for modifying the GRAs. Currently, GRAs are modified though the annual specification process. This action proposes to change the procedures so that GRAs may be modified through framework adjustments to the FMP. Public comments are being solicited on Amendment 14 and its incorporated documents through the end of the comment period stated in this notice of availability. A proposed rule that would implement Amendment 14 will be published in the **Federal Register** for public comment, following NMFS's evaluation of the proposed rule under the procedures of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. Public comments on the proposed rule must be received by the end of the comment period provided in this notice of availability of Amendment 14 to be considered in the approval/disapproval decision on the amendment. All comments received by June 11, 2007, whether specifically directed to Amendment 14 or the proposed rule will be considered in the approval/disapproval decision on Amendment 14. Comments received after that date will not be considered in the decision to approve or disapprove Amendment 14. To be considered, comments must be received by close of business on the last day of the comment period; that does not mean postmarked or otherwise transmitted by that date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 *et seq.* Dated: April 5, 2007. James P. Burgess, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries. [FR Doc. E7-6881 Filed 4-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S 72 69 Wednesday, April 11, 2007 Notices DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Doc. No. AMS-FV-2007-0046; FV-07-15] Notice of Funds Availability
(NOFA)Inviting Applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing Service
(AMS)announces the availability of approximately $6,895,000 in block grant funds to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. State departments of agriculture interested in obtaining grant program funds are invited to submit applications to USDA. State departments of agriculture, meaning agencies, commissions, or departments of a State government responsible for agriculture within the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, are eligible to apply. State departments of agriculture are encouraged to involve industry groups, academia, and community-based organizations in the development of applications and the administration of projects. DATES: Applications must be postmarked not later than April 11, 2008. ADDRESSES: Applications may be sent to: SCBGP, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 0235, Room 2077 South Building, Washington, DC 20250-0235. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Trista Etzig, Phone:
(202)690-4942, e-mail: *trista.etzig@usda.gov* or your State department of agriculture listed on the SCBGP Web site at *http://www.ams.usda.gov/fv/* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SCBGP is authorized under Section 101 of the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 (7 U.S.C. 1621 note) and is implemented under 7 CFR Part 1290 [Docket No. FV06-1290-1 FR]. The SCBGP assists State departments of agriculture in enhancing the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Examples of enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops include, but are not limited to: Research, promotion, marketing, nutrition, trade enhancement, food safety, food security, plant health programs, education, “buy local” programs, increased consumption, increased innovation, improved efficiency and reduced costs of distribution systems, environmental concerns and conservation, product development, and developing cooperatives. Each interested State department of agriculture is to submit an application anytime before April 11, 2008 to the USDA contact noted in the For Further Information section. AMS will work with each State department of agriculture and provide assistance as necessary. State departments of agriculture that have not yet applied for fiscal year 2006 grant funds must submit an application postmarked not later than October 11, 2007 to qualify for receiving fiscal year 2006 grant funds. State departments of agriculture who wish to apply for both fiscal year 2006 and 2007 grant funds at the same time may submit one application postmarked not later than October 11, 2007. To apply for only fiscal year 2007 funds, State departments of agriculture must submit an application postmarked not later than April 11, 2008. Other organizations interested in participating in this program should contact their State Department of Agriculture. State departments of agriculture specifically named under the authorizing legislation should assume the lead role in SCBGP projects, and use cooperative or contractual linkages with other agencies, universities, institutions, and producer, industry or community-based organizations as appropriate. Additional details about the SCBGP application process for all applicants are available at the SCBGP Web site: *http://www.ams.usda.gov/fv/.* To be eligible for a grant, each State department of agriculture's application shall be clear and succinct and include the following documentation satisfactory to AMS:
(a)Completed applications must include an SF-424 “Application for Federal Assistance”.
(b)Completed applications must include one State plan to show how grant funds will be utilized to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. State departments of agriculture that have not yet applied for grant funds under the program may submit one State plan postmarked not later than October 11, 2007 for both fiscal year 2006 and 2007 grant funds. SCBGP grant funds will be awarded for projects of up to 3 years duration, which commences when the grant agreement is signed. An application that builds on a previously funded SCBGP project may also be submitted. In such cases, the State plan should indicate clearly how the project compliments previous work. The state plan shall include the following:
(1)Cover page. Include the lead agency for administering the plan and an abstract of 200 words or less for each proposed project.
(2)Project purpose. Clearly state the specific issue, problem, interest, or need to be addressed. Explain why each project is important and timely.
(3)Potential Impact. Discuss the number of people or operations affected, the intended beneficiaries of each project, and/or potential economic impact if such data are available and relevant to the project(s).
(4)Financial Feasibility. For each project, provide budget estimates for the total project cost. If submitting one State plan for both fiscal year 2006 and 2007 grant funds, identify which fiscal year funding is utilized for each project. If a project uses funds from both fiscal years, identify the amount of each fiscal year's funding. Also, indicate what percentage of the budget covers administrative costs. Administrative costs should not exceed 10 percent of any proposed budget. Provide a justification if administrative costs are higher than 10 percent.
(5)Expected Measurable Outcomes. Describe at least two distinct, quantifiable, and measurable outcomes that directly and meaningfully support each project's purpose. The outcome measures must define an event or condition that is external to the project and that is of direct importance to the intended beneficiaries and/or the public.
(6)Goal(s). Describe the overall goal(s) in one or two sentences for each project.
(7)Work Plan. Explain briefly how each goal and measurable outcome will be accomplished for each project. Be clear about who will do the work. Include appropriate time lines. Expected measurable outcomes may be long term that exceed the grant period. If so, provide a timeframe when long term outcome measure will be achieved.
(8)Project Oversight. Describe the oversight practices that provide sufficient knowledge of grant activities to ensure proper and efficient administration.
(9)Project Commitment. Describe how all grant partners commit to and work toward the goals and outcome measures of the proposed project(s).
(10)Multi-State Projects. If a project is a multi-state project, describe how the States are going to collaborate effectively with related projects. Each State participating in the project should submit the project in their State plan indicating which State is taking the coordinating role and the percent of the budget covered by each State. Each State department of agriculture that submits an application that is reviewed and approved by AMS is to receive $100,000 to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. In addition, AMS will allocate the remainder of the grant funds based on the proportion of the value of specialty crop production in the state in relation to the national value of specialty crop production using the latest available (2005 National Agricultural Statistics Service
(NASS)cash receipt data for the 50 States and the District of Columbia and 2002 Census of Agriculture data for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) specialty crop production data in all states whose applications are accepted. After USDA administrative costs, the amount of the base grant plus value of production available to each State department of agriculture shall be:
(1)Alabama, $108,926.78
(2)Alaska, $100,520.67
(3)Arizona, $133,290.44
(4)Arkansas, $102,675.16
(5)California, $652,477.92
(6)Colorado, $116,139.35
(7)Connecticut, $107,934.62
(8)Delaware, $102,403.75
(9)District of Columbia, $100,000.00
(10)Florida, $253,750.10
(11)Georgia, $129,864.25
(12)Hawaii, $109,201.37
(13)Idaho, $121,388.06
(14)Illinois, $111,450.21
(15)Indiana, $109,567.29
(16)Iowa, $103,249.43
(17)Kansas, $102,197.15
(18)Kentucky, $102,827.56
(19)Louisiana, $104,950.42
(20)Maine, $105,806.75
(21)Maryland, $111,602.37
(22)Massachusetts, $107,596.35
(23)Michigan, $136,342.33
(24)Minnesota, $113,274.97
(25)Mississippi, $103,626.70
(26)Missouri, $104,289.46
(27)Montana, $102,726.15
(28)Nebraska, $104,133.83
(29)Nevada, $101,478.01
(30)New Hampshire, $102,244.91
(31)New Jersey, $117,036.97
(32)New Mexico, $108,507.39
(33)New York, $129,212.32
(34)North Carolina, $136,155.66
(35)North Dakota, $109,135.59
(36)Ohio, $122,689.29
(37)Oklahoma, $107,188.11
(38)Oregon, $148,320.35
(39)Pennsylvania, $128,893.21
(40)Puerto Rico, $106,053.13
(41)Rhode Island, $101,417.97
(42)South Carolina, $110,424.99
(43)South Dakota, $100,850.02
(44)Tennessee, $111,629.63
(45)Texas, $156,488.66
(46)Utah, $103,135.47
(47)Vermont, $101,397.90
(48)Virginia, $111,797.84
(49)Washington, $182,441.82
(50)West Virginia, $100,286.87
(51)Wisconsin, $120,305.36
(52)Wyoming, $100,695.09. Applicants submitting hard copy applications should submit one unstapled original and one unstapled copy of the application package. The SF-424 must be signed (with an original signature) by an official who has authority to apply for Federal assistance. Hard copy applications should be sent only via express mail to AMS at the address noted at the beginning of this notice because USPS mail sent to Washington, DC headquarters is sanitized, resulting in possible delays, loss, and physical damage to enclosures. AMS will send an email confirmation when applications arrive at the AMS office. Applicants who submit hard copy applications are also encouraged to submit electronic versions of their application directly to AMS via email addressed to scblockgrants@usda.gov in one of the following formats: Word (*.doc); or Adobe Acrobat (*.pdf). Alternatively, a standard 3.5 “ HD diskette or a CD may be enclosed with the hard copy application. Applicants also have the option of submitting SCBGP applications electronically through the central Federal grants web site, *http://www.grants.gov* instead of mailing hard copy documents. Applicants considering the electronic application option are strongly urged to familiarize themselves with the Federal grants web site and begin the application process well before the application deadline. SCBGP is listed in the “Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance” under number 10.169 and subject agencies must adhere to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bars discrimination in all federally assisted programs. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621 note. Dated: April 5, 2007. Lloyd C. Day, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. E7-6841 Filed 4-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-02-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation Board; Regular Meeting Summary: Notice is hereby given of the regular meeting of the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation Board (Board). Date and Time: The meeting of the Board will be held at the offices of the Farm Credit Administration in McLean, Virginia, on April 12, 2007, from 10 a.m. until such time as the Board concludes its business. For Further Information Contact: Roland E. Smith, Secretary to the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation Board,
(703)883-4009, TTY
(703)883-4056. Addresses: Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102. Supplementary Information: Parts of this meeting of the Board will be open to the public (limited space available) and parts will be closed to the public. In order to increase the accessibility to Board meetings, persons requiring assistance should make arrangements in advance. The matters to be considered at the meeting are: Open Session A. Approval of Minutes • January 11, 2007 (Open and Closed). B. Business Reports • FCSIC Financial Report. • Report on Insured Obligations. • Quarterly Report on Annual Performance Plan. C. New Business • Presentation of 2006 Audit Results. Closed Session • FCSIC Report on System Performance. • Executive Session of the FCSIC Board Audit Committee. with the External Auditor. Dated: April 5, 2007. Roland E. Smith, Secretary, Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation Board. [FR Doc. E7-6845 Filed 4-10-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6710-01-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service 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 AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: 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 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. DATES: Publication of legal notices in the listed newspapers will begin with decisions subject to appeal that are made on or after April 6, 2007. The list of newspapers will remain in effect until another notice is published in the **Federal Register** . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Appeals and Litigation Group Leader, Northern Region, P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, Montana 59807. Phone:
(406)329-3696. The newspapers to be used are as follows: Northern Regional Office Regional Forester decisions in Montana: The Missoulian, Great Falls Tribune, and The Billings Gazette. Regional Forester decisions in Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington: Coeur d'Alene Press and Lewiston Tribune. Regional Forester decisions in North Dakota: Bismarck Tribune. Regional Forester decisions in South Dakota: Bismarck Tribune. *Beaverhead/Deerlodge NF—* Montana Standard. *Bitterroot NF—* Ravalli Republic. *Clearwater NF—* Lewiston Tribune. *Custer NF—* Billings Gazette (Montana). Rapid City Journal (South Dakota). *Dakota Prairie Grasslands—* Bismarck Tribune (North and South Dakota). *Flathead NF—* Daily Inter Lake. *Gallatin NF—* Bozeman Chronicle. *Helena NF—* Independent Record. *Idaho Panhandle NFs—* Coeur d'Alene Press. *Kootenai NF—* Daily Inter Lake. *Lewis & Clark NF—* Great Falls Tribune. *Lolo NF—* Missoulian. *Nez Perce NF—* Lewiston Tribune. Supplemental notices may be placed in any newspaper, but time frames/deadlines will be calculated based upon notices in newspapers of record listed above. Dated: April 2, 2007. Kathleen A. McAllister, Deputy Regional Forester. [FR Doc. 07-1782 Filed 4-10-07; 8:45 am]
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