80 FR 60876 - Request for Applications: The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 195 (October 8, 2015)
Forest Service
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 195 (October 8, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 195 (Thursday, October 8, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 60876-60879] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-25725] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Request for Applications: The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Request for applications. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, State and Private Forestry, Cooperative Forestry staff, requests applications for the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP). This is a competitive grant program whereby local governments, qualified nonprofit organizations, and Indian Tribes are eligible to apply for grants to establish community forests through fee simple acquisition of private forest land from a willing seller. The purpose of the program is to establish community forests by protecting forest land from conversion to non-forest uses and provide community benefits such as sustainable forest management, environmental benefits including clean air, water, and wildlife habitat; benefits from forest-based educational programs; benefits from serving as models of effective forest stewardship; and recreational benefits secured with public access. Eligible lands for grants funded under this program are private forests that are at least five acres in size, suitable to sustain natural vegetation, and at least 75 percent forested. The lands must also be threatened by conversion to non-forest uses, must not be held in trust by the United States on behalf of any Indian Tribe, must not be Tribal allotment lands, must be offered for sale by a willing seller, and if acquired by an eligible entity, must provide defined community benefits under CFP and allow for public access. DATES: Interested local government and nonprofit applicants must submit applications to the State Forester. Tribal applicants must submit applications to the appropriate Tribal government officials. All applications, either hardcopy or electronic, must be received by State Foresters or Tribal governments by January 15, 2016. State Foresters or Tribal government officials must forward applications to the Forest Service Region, Northeastern Area or International Institute of Tropical Forestry by February 19, 2016. ADDRESSES: All local government and qualified nonprofit organization applications must be submitted to the State Forester of the State where the property is located. All Tribal applications must be submitted to the equivalent Tribal government official. Applicants are encouraged to contact and work with the Forest Service Region, Northeastern Area or International Institute of Tropical Forestry, and State Forester or equivalent Tribal government official when developing their proposal. Applicants must consultant with the State Forester and equivalent Tribal government official prior to requesting technical assistance for a project. The State Forester's member roster may be found on http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/programs/loa/cfp.shtml. All applicants must also send an email to [email protected] to confirm an application has been submitted for funding consideration. State Foresters and Tribal government officials shall submit applications, either electronic or hardcopy, to the appropriate Forest Service Regional/Area/Institute contact noted below. Northern and Intermountain Regions Regions 1 and 4 (ID, MT, ND, NV, UT) Janet Valle, U.S. Forest Service, 324 25th St., Ogden, UT 84401, 801- 625-5258 (phone), 801-625-5716 (fax), [email protected]. Rocky Mountain Region Region 2 (CO, KS, NE, SD, WY) Claire Harper, U.S. Forest Service, 740 Simms Street, Golden, CO 80401, 303-275-5239 (phone), 303-275-5754 (fax), [email protected]. Southwestern Region Region 3 (AZ, NM) Alicia San Gil, U.S. Forest Service, 333 Broadway SE., Albuquerque, NM 87102, 505-842-3881 (phone), 505-842-3165 (fax), [email protected]. [[Page 60877]] Pacific Southwest Region Region 5 (CA, HI, Guam, American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia and Other Pacific Islands) Chris Fischer, U.S. Forest Service, 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592, 707-562-8921 (phone), 707-562-9054 (fax), [email protected]. Pacific Northwest, and Alaska Regions Regions 6 and 10 (AK, OR, WA) Karl Dalla Rosa, U.S. Forest Service, 120 Southwest 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204 or P.O. Box 3623, Portland, OR 97208-3623, 503-808-2913 (phone), 503-808-2469 (fax), [email protected]. Southern Region Region 8 (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA) Mike Murphy, U.S. Forest Service, 1720 Peachtree Rd., NW., Suite 700B 850S North, Atlanta, GA 30309, 404-347-5214 (phone), 404-347-2776 (fax), [email protected]. International Institute of Tropical Forestry (PR, VI) Magaly Figueroa, U.S. Forest Service, Jardin Botanico Sur, 1201 Calle Ceiba, San Juan, PR 00926-1119, 787-766-5335 x 222 (phone), 787-766- 6263 (fax), [email protected]. Northeastern Area (CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WI, WV) Neal Bungard, U.S. Forest Service, 271 Mast Road, Durham, NH 03824- 4600, 603-868-7719 (phone), 603-868-7604 (fax), [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions regarding the grant application or administrative regulations, contact Maya Solomon, Program Coordinator, 202-205-1376, [email protected]. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CFDA number 10.689: To address the goals of Section 7A of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2103d) as amended, the Forest Service is requesting proposals for community forest projects that protect forest land that has been identified as a national, regional, or local priority for protection and to assist communities in acquiring forestland that will provide public recreation, environmental and economic benefits, and forest-based educational programs. Detailed information regarding what to include in the application, definitions of terms, eligibility, and necessary prerequisites for consideration can be found in the final program rule, published October 20, 2011 (76 FR 65121-65133), which is available at www.fs.fed.us/spf/ coop/programs/loa/cfp.shtml and at www.grants.gov (Opportunity number CFP-FS-1002016). Grant Application Requirements 1. Eligibility Information a. Eligible Applicants. A local governmental entity, Indian Tribe (including Alaska Native Corporations), or a qualified nonprofit organization that is qualified to acquire and manage land (see Sec. 230.2 of the final rule). Individuals are not eligible to receive funds through this program. b. Cost Sharing (Matching Requirement). All applicants must demonstrate a 50 percent match of the total project cost. The match can include cash, in-kind services, or donations, which shall be from a non-Federal source. For additional information, please see Sec. 230.6 of the final rule at www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/programs/loa/cfp.shtml. c. DUNS Number. All applicants shall include a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number in their application. For this requirement, the applicant is the entity that meets the eligibility criteria and has the legal authority to apply for and receive the grant. For assistance in obtaining a DUNS number at no cost, call the DUNS number request line 1-866-705-5711 or register on-line at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. d. System for Award Management. All prospective awardees shall be registered in the System for Award Management prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any grant resulting from this solicitation. Further information can be found at www.sam.gov. For assistance, contact Federal Service Desk 1-866-606-8220. 2. Award Information The Administration proposed to fund the CFP at $1.683 million for fiscal year 2016. Individual grant applications may not exceed $400,000, which does not include technical assistance requests. The Federal Government's obligation under this program is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. No legal liability on the part of the Government shall be incurred until funds are committed by the grant officer for this program to the applicant in writing. The initial grant period shall be for 2 years, and acquisition of lands should occur within that timeframe. Lands acquired prior to the grant award are not eligible for CFP funding. The grant may be reasonably extended by the Forest Service when necessary to accommodate unforeseen circumstances in the land acquisition process. Written annual financial performance reports and semi-annual project performance reports shall be required and submitted to the appropriate grant officer. Technical assistance funds, totaling not more than 10 percent of all funds, may be allocated to State Foresters and equivalent officials of the Indian tribe. Technical assistance, if provided, will be awarded at the time of the grant. Applicants shall work with State Foresters and equivalent officials of the Indian tribe to determine technical assistance needs and include the technical assistance request in the project's budget. As funding allows, applications submitted through this request may be funded in future years, subject to the availability of funds and the continued feasibility and viability of the project. 3. Application Information Application submission. All local governments and qualified nonprofit organizations' applications must be submitted to the State Forester where the property is located by January 15, 2016. All Tribal applications must be submitted to the equivalent Tribal government official by January 15, 2016. Applications may be submitted either electronic or hardcopy to the appropriate official. The State Forester's contact information may be found at http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/programs/loa/cfp.shtml. All applicants must also send an email to [email protected] to confirm an application has been submitted to the State Forester or equivalent Tribal government official for funding consideration. All State Foresters and Tribal government officials must forward applications to the Forest Service by February 19, 2016. 4. Application Requirements The following section outlines grant application requirements: a. The application can be no more than eight pages long, plus no more than two maps (eight and half inches by eleven inches in size), the grant forms specified in (b), and the draft community forest plan specified in (d). [[Page 60878]] b. The following grant forms and supporting materials must be included in the application: (1) An Application for Federal Assistance (Standard Form 424); (2) Budget information (Standard Form SF 424c--Construction Programs); and (3) Assurances of compliance with all applicable Federal laws, regulations, and policies (Standard Form 424d-- Construction Programs). c. Documentation verifying that the applicant is an eligible entity and that the land proposed for acquisition is eligible (see Sec. 230.2 of the final rule). d. Applications must include the following, regarding the property proposed for acquisition: (1) A description of the property, including acreage and county location; (2) A description of current land uses, including improvements; (3) A description of forest type and vegetative cover; (4) A map of sufficient scale to show the location of the property in relation to roads and other improvements as well as parks, refuges, or other protected lands in the vicinity; (5) A description of applicable zoning and other land use regulations affecting the property; (6) A description of the type and extent of community benefits, including to underserved communities (selection criteria outlined below); (7) A description of relationship of the property within and its contributions to a landscape conservation initiative; and (8) A description of any threats of conversion to non-forest uses, including any encumbrances on the property that prevent conversion to nonforest uses. e. Information regarding the proposed establishment of a community forest, including: (1) A description of the benefiting community, including demographics, and the associated benefits provided by the proposed land acquisition; (2) A description of community involvement to-date in the planning of the community forest acquisition and of community involvement anticipated in long-term management of the property; (3) An identification of persons and organizations that support the project and their specific role in establishing and managing the community forest; and (4) A draft community forest plan. The eligible entity is encouraged to work with the State Forester or equivalent Tribal government official for technical assistance when developing or updating the Community Forest Plan. In addition, the eligible entity is encouraged to work with technical specialists, such as professional foresters, recreation specialists, wildlife biologists, or outdoor education specialists, when developing the Community Forest Plan. f. Information regarding the proposed land acquisition, including: (1) A proposed project budget not exceeding $400,000 and technical assistance needs as coordinated with the State Forester or equivalent Tribal government official (section Sec. 230.6 of the final program rule); (2) The status of due diligence, including signed option or purchase and sale agreement, title search, minerals determination, and appraisal; (3) Description and status of cost share (secure, pending, commitment letter, etc. (section Sec. 230.6 of the final rule) ; (4) The status of negotiations with participating landowner(s) including purchase options, contracts, and other terms and conditions of sale; (5) The proposed timeline for completing the acquisition and establishment of the community forest; and (6) Long term management costs and funding source(s). g. Applications must comply with the U. S. Department of Agriculture's Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards also referred to as the Omni Circular (2 CFR 400). h. Applications must also include the forms required to process a Federal grant. Section 6 Grant Requirements references the grant forms that must be included in the application and the specific administrative requirements that apply to the type of Federal grant used for this program. A sample grant outline, scoring guidance, the final rule, and required forms can be found on the CFP Web site at: http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/programs/loa/cfp.shtml. 5. Forest Service's Project Selection Criteria a. Using the criteria described below, to the extent practicable, the Forest Service will give priority to applications that maximize the delivery of community benefits, as defined in the final rule (see Sec. 230.2 of the final rule).; and b. The Forest Service will evaluate all applications received by the State Foresters or equivalent Tribal government officials and award grants based on the following criteria: (1) Type and extent of community benefits provided, including to underserved communities. Community benefits are defined in the final program rule as: (i) Economic benefits, such as timber and non-timber products; (ii) Environmental benefits, including clean air and water, stormwater management, and wildlife habitat; (iii) Benefits from forest-based experiential learning, including K-12 conservation education programs; vocational education programs in disciplines such as forestry and environmental biology; and environmental education through individual study or voluntary participation in programs offered by organizations such as 4-H, Boy or Girl Scouts, Master Gardeners, etc.; (iv) Benefits from serving as replicable models of effective forest stewardship for private landowners; and (v) Recreational benefits, such as hiking, hunting and fishing secured through public access. (2) Extent and nature of community engagement in the establishment and long-term management of the community forest; (3) Amount of cost share leveraged; (4) Extent to which the community forest contributes to a landscape conservation initiative; (5) Extent of due diligence completed on the project, including cost share committed and status of appraisal; (6) Likelihood that, if unprotected, the property would be converted to non-forest uses; and (7) Costs to the Federal Government. 6. Grant Requirements a. Once an application is selected, funding will be obligated to the grant recipient through a grant. b. Local and Indian tribal governments should refer to 2 CFR part 225, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments (OMB Circular A-87) and 7 CFR part 3016 (Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments) for directions. c. Nonprofit organizations should refer to 2 CFR part 215 Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Other Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Nonprofit Organizations (OMB Circular A-110) and 7 CFR part 3019 Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and other Nonprofit Organizations for directions. d. Forest Service must approve any amendments to a proposal or request to reallocate funding within a grant proposal. If negotiations on a selected [[Page 60879]] project fail, the applicant cannot substitute an alternative site. e. The grant recipient must comply with the requirements in section Sec. 230.8 in the final rule before funds will be released. f. After the project has closed, as a requirement of the grant, grant recipients will be required to provide the Forest Service with a Geographic Information System (GIS) shapefile: A digital, vector-based storage format for storing geometric location and associated attribute information, of CFP project tracts and cost share tracts, as applicable. g. Any funds not expended within the grant period must be de- obligated and returned to the Forest Service. h. All media, press, signage, and other documents discussing the creation of the community forest must reference the partnership and financial assistance by the Forest Service through the CFP. Additional information may be found in section Sec. 230.9 of the final rule. Dated: October 2, 2015. Patricia F. Hirami, Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry. [FR Doc. 2015-25725 Filed 10-7-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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described under SUPPLEMENTARY interpreting, assistive listening devices applicants must submit applications to
INFORMATION. All comments, including or other reasonable accommodation for the appropriate Tribal government
names and addresses, when provided, access to the facility or proceedings by officials. All applications, either
are placed in the record and available contacting the person listed in the hardcopy or electronic, must be
for public inspection and copying. The section titled For Further Information received by State Foresters or Tribal
public may inspect comments received Contact. All reasonable accommodation governments by January 15, 2016. State
at the USDA Forest Service, Sidney requests are managed on a case by case Foresters or Tribal government officials
Yates Building, Room 3SC–01C, 201 basis. must forward applications to the Forest
14th Street SW., Washington DC 20024. Dated: October 2, 2015. Service Region, Northeastern Area or
Please call ahead at 202–205–7829 to Patti Hirami, International Institute of Tropical
facilitate entry into the building. Associate Deputy Chief, State & Private Forestry by February 19, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Forestry.
Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff, ADDRESSES: All local government and
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National Urban and Community qualified nonprofit organization
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Forestry Advisory Council, Sidney applications must be submitted to the
Yates Building, Room 3SC–01C, 201 State Forester of the State where the
14th Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE property is located. All Tribal
by telephone at 202–205–7829, or by applications must be submitted to the
email at nstremple@fs.fed.us, or by cell Forest Service equivalent Tribal government official.
phone at 202–309–9873, or via facsimile Applicants are encouraged to contact
at 202–690–5792. Request for Applications: The and work with the Forest Service
Individuals who use Community Forest and Open Space Region, Northeastern Area or
telecommunication devices for the deaf Conservation Program International Institute of Tropical
(TDD) may call the Federal Information AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. Forestry, and State Forester or
Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 ACTION: Request for applications. equivalent Tribal government official
between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., when developing their proposal.
Eastern Standard Time, Monday SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Applicants must consultant with the
through Friday. Agriculture, Forest Service, State and State Forester and equivalent Tribal
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Private Forestry, Cooperative Forestry government official prior to requesting
purpose of the meeting is to: staff, requests applications for the technical assistance for a project. The
1. Introduce new members; Community Forest and Open Space
State Forester’s member roster may be
2. Develop the 2016 Work Plan; Conservation Program (CFP). This is a
found on http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/
3. Develop the 2017 grant categries; competitive grant program whereby
local governments, qualified nonprofit programs/loa/cfp.shtml. All applicants
4. Listen to local constituents urban
organizations, and Indian Tribes are must also send an email to
forestry concerns;
5. Prepare to present the 10-year eligible to apply for grants to establish communityforest@fs.fed.us to confirm
action plan (2016–2026); community forests through fee simple an application has been submitted for
6. Receive Forest Service budget and acquisition of private forest land from a funding consideration.
program updates; and willing seller. The purpose of the State Foresters and Tribal government
7. Finalize the 2015 program is to establish community officials shall submit applications,
Accomplishments/Recommendations forests by protecting forest land from either electronic or hardcopy, to the
report. conversion to non-forest uses and appropriate Forest Service Regional/
The meeting is open to the public. provide community benefits such as Area/Institute contact noted below.
The agenda will include time for people sustainable forest management,
to make oral statements of three minutes environmental benefits including clean Northern and Intermountain Regions
or less. Individuals wishing to make an air, water, and wildlife habitat; benefits Regions 1 and 4 (ID, MT, ND, NV, UT)
oral statement should submit a request from forest-based educational programs;
in writing by November 2, 2015, to be benefits from serving as models of Janet Valle, U.S. Forest Service, 324
scheduled on the agenda. Council effective forest stewardship; and 25th St., Ogden, UT 84401, 801–625–
discussion is limited to Forest Service recreational benefits secured with 5258 (phone), 801–625–5716 (fax),
staff and Council members, however public access. jvalle@fs.fed.us.
anyone who would like to bring urban Eligible lands for grants funded under
and community forestry matters to the this program are private forests that are Rocky Mountain Region
attention of the Council may file written at least five acres in size, suitable to Region 2 (CO, KS, NE, SD, WY)
statements with the Council’s staff sustain natural vegetation, and at least
before or after the meeting. Written 75 percent forested. The lands must also Claire Harper, U.S. Forest Service, 740
comments and time requests for oral be threatened by conversion to non- Simms Street, Golden, CO 80401,
comments must be sent to Nancy forest uses, must not be held in trust by 303–275–5239 (phone), 303–275–
Stemple, Executive Staff, National the United States on behalf of any 5754 (fax), claireharper@fs.fed.us.
Urban and Community Forestry Indian Tribe, must not be Tribal
allotment lands, must be offered for sale Southwestern Region
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Advisory Council, Sidney Yates
Building, Room 3SC–01C, 201 14th by a willing seller, and if acquired by an Region 3 (AZ, NM)
Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, or eligible entity, must provide defined
by email at nstremple@fs.fed.us. community benefits under CFP and Alicia San Gil, U.S. Forest Service, 333
Meeting Accommodations: If you are allow for public access. Broadway SE., Albuquerque, NM
a person requiring reasonable DATES: Interested local government and 87102, 505–842–3881 (phone), 505–
accommodation, please make requests nonprofit applicants must submit 842–3165 (fax), agsangil@fs.fed.uss.
in advance for sign language applications to the State Forester. Tribal
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project fail, the applicant cannot Requests to orally address the relating to the U.S. manufacturing
substitute an alternative site. Advisory Committee during the meeting industry. The purpose of the meeting is
e. The grant recipient must comply or written comments may be sent to: for Council members to review and
with the requirements in section § 230.8 Administrator, GIPSA, U.S. Department deliberate on recommendations
in the final rule before funds will be of Agriculture, 1400 Independence developed by the Workforce
released. Avenue SW., STOP 3601, Washington, Development subcommittee looking at
f. After the project has closed, as a DC 20250–3601. Requests and issues of shifting the image of
requirement of the grant, grant comments may also be faxed to manufacturing and high school
recipients will be required to provide (202) 690–2173. educational approach enhancements for
the Forest Service with a Geographic FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: consideration by the Manufacturing
Information System (GIS) shapefile: A Terri L. Henry by phone at (202) 205– Council. The agenda may change to
digital, vector-based storage format for 8281 or by email at Terri.L.Henry@ accommodate Council business. The
storing geometric location and usda.gov. final agenda will be posted on the
associated attribute information, of CFP Department of Commerce Web site for
project tracts and cost share tracts, as SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
the Council at http://trade.gov/
applicable. purpose of the Advisory Committee is to
manufacturingcouncil, at least one week
g. Any funds not expended within the provide advice to the GIPSA
in advance of the meeting.
grant period must be de-obligated and Administrator with respect to the
implementation of the U.S. Grain DATES: Friday, October 23, 2015, 8:00
returned to the Forest Service. a.m.–2:00 p.m. The deadline for
h. All media, press, signage, and other Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 71–87k).
Information about the Advisory members of the public to register,
documents discussing the creation of
Committee is available on the GIPSA including requests to make comments
the community forest must reference the
Web site at http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/ during the meetings and for auxiliary
partnership and financial assistance by
fgis/adcommit.html. aids, or to submit written comments for
the Forest Service through the CFP.
Additional information may be found The agenda will include service dissemination prior to the meeting, is 5
in section § 230.9 of the final rule. delivery overview, quality updates, field p.m. EDT on October 13, 2015.
management overview, international ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
Dated: October 2, 2015.
program updates, and technology and 1651 Wilkening Road in Schaumburg,
Patricia F. Hirami, Ilinois. Requests to register (including to
science initiatives.
Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private For a copy of the agenda please speak or for auxiliary aids) and any
Forestry. written comments should be submitted
contact Terri L. Henry by phone at
[FR Doc. 2015–25725 Filed 10–7–15; 8:45 am] (202) 205–8281 or by email at to: U.S. Manufacturing Council, U.S.
BILLING CODE 3411–15–P Terri.L.Henry@usda.gov. Department of Commerce, Room 4043,
Public participation will be limited to 1401 Constitution Avenue NW.,
written statements unless permission is Washington, DC 20230,
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE received from the Committee archana.sahgal@trade.gov. Members of
Grain Inspection, Packers and Chairperson to orally address the the public are encouraged to submit
Stockyards Administration Advisory Committee. The meeting will registration requests and written
be open to the public. comments via email to ensure timely
Advisory Committee Meeting Persons with disabilities who require receipt.
alternative means of communication of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and program information or related
Stockyards Administration, USDA. Archana Sahgal, the United States
accommodations should contact Terri L. Manufacturing Council, Room 4043,
ACTION: Notice of advisory committee Henry at the telephone number listed 1401 Constitution Avenue NW.,
meeting. above. Washington, DC 20230, telephone: 202–
SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Larry Mitchell, 482–4501, email: archana.sahgal@
Advisory Committee Act, this Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and trade.gov.
constitutes notice of the upcoming Stockyards Administration. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
meeting of the Grain Inspection, Packers [FR Doc. 2015–25650 Filed 10–7–15; 8:45 am] Background: The Council advises the
and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P Secretary of Commerce on matters
Grain Inspection Advisory Committee relating to the U.S. manufacturing
(Advisory Committee). The Advisory industry.
Committee meets annually to advise the DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Public Participation: The meeting will
GIPSA Administrator on the programs be open to the public and will be
and services that GIPSA delivers under International Trade Administration accessible to people with disabilities.
the U.S. Grain Standards Act. All guests are required to register in
Recommendations by the Advisory Meeting of the United States advance by the deadline identified
Committee help GIPSA better meet the Manufacturing Council under the DATES caption. Seating is
needs of its customers who operate in a AGENCY: International Trade limited and will be on a first come, first
dynamic and changing marketplace. Administration, Commerce. served basis. Requests for sign language
DATES: October 27, 2015, 8:00 a.m. to
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ACTION: Notice of an open meeting. interpretation or other auxiliary aids
4:30 p.m.; and October 28, 2015, 8:00 must be submitted by the registration
a.m. to Noon. SUMMARY: The United States deadline. Last minute requests will be
ADDRESSES: The Advisory Committee Manufacturing Council (Council) will accepted, but may be impossible to fill.
meeting will take place at GIPSA’s hold an open meeting on Friday, There will be fifteen (15) minutes
National Grain Center, 10383 N. October 23, 2015. The Council was allotted for oral comments from
Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, established in April 2004 to advise the members of the public. To accommodate
Missouri 64153. Secretary of Commerce on matters as many speakers as possible, the time
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| Action | Request for applications. | |
| Dates | Interested local government and nonprofit applicants must submit applications to the State Forester. Tribal applicants must submit applications to the appropriate Tribal government officials. All applications, either hardcopy or electronic, must be received by State Foresters or Tribal governments by January 15, 2016. State Foresters or Tribal government officials must forward applications to the Forest Service Region, Northeastern Area or International Institute of Tropical Forestry by February 19, 2016. | |
| Contact | For questions regarding the grant application or administrative regulations, contact Maya Solomon, Program Coordinator, 202-205-1376, [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 60876 |
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