81 FR 85924 - Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Rural Energy for America Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2017; Correction
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 229 (November 29, 2016)
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 229 (November 29, 2016)
| Page Range | 85924-85926 | |
| FR Document | 2016-28737 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 29, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 85924-85926] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-28737] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Rural Energy for America Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2017; Correction AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice; correction. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (the Agency) published a notice in the Federal Register of October 18, 2016, announcing the acceptance of applications for funds available under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017. The 2014 Farm Bill provides funding for the program for FY 2017. This notice provides corrections to: Section III. Eligibility Information, subsection D. Cost Sharing or Matching, paragraph (2) to indicate that applicants that have been previously been awarded energy audit or renewable energy development assistance grants and have not expended 50 percent of those funds are considered a ``risk'' pursuant to 2 CFR 200.205; Section V. Application Review Information, subsection (B) Review and Selection Process, paragraphs (1)(a) through (d), and paragraph (3) [[Page 85925]] application window closing dates of May 1, 2017 are being modified to March 31, 2017; Section V. Application Review Information, subsection C. State Director and Administrator Points, paragraph (1)(b)is replacing ``will'' with ``may'' to indicate that the awarding of State Director and Administrator points is at the discretion of the State Director or Administrator and to remove the last sentence of subparagraph (b) because the Agency will use information provided in the application verses a certification; and Section VIII. Other Information, subsection B. Nondiscrimination Statement is being updated. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about this Notice, please contact Maureen Hessel, Business Loan and Grant Analyst, USDA Rural Development, Energy Division, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Stop 3225, Room 6870, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 401-0142. Email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Notice makes certain corrections to the original Notice published on October 18, 2016 at 81 Federal Register 71689. Unfortunately, the October 18, 2016 Notice did not reflect all of the changes made in clearance. This Notice captures the omitted changes. In FR Doc. 2016-25163 of October 18, 2016 (81 FR 71689), make the following corrections: Summary of Changes 1. In the first column on page 71691, Section III. Eligibility Information, Subsection D. Cost Sharing or Matching, paragraph (2), the last sentence which continues into the second column is replaced with the following text: An applicant who has received one or more grants under this program must have a satisfactory history of performance which, as it relates to the expenditure of grant funds, the Agency interprets as the expenditure of 50 percent or more of the previously awarded grants by January 31, 2017. Those who cannot meet this requirement will be determined to be a ``risk'' pursuant to 2 CFR 200.205 and may be denied a subsequent grant or have special conditions imposed. 2. In the first column on page 71694, under Section V. Application Review Information, subsection B. Review and Selection Process, subparagraph (1)(a) is being revised to read as follows: (a) Funds for renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvements grants of $20,000 or less will be allocated to the States. Eligible applications must be submitted by October 31, 2016, or March 31, 2017, in order to be considered for these set-aside funds. Approximately 50 percent of these funds will be made available for those complete applications the Agency receives by October 31, 2016, and approximately 50 percent of the funds for those complete applications the Agency receives by March 31, 2017. All unused State allocated funds for grants of $20,000 or less will be pooled to the National Office. 3. In the first column on page 71694, under Section V. Application Review Information, subsection B. Review and Selection Process, subparagraph (1)(b) the first sentence is being revised to read as follows: Eligible applications received by March 31, 2017, for renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvements grants of $20,000 or less, that are not funded by State allocations can be submitted to the National Office to compete against grant applications of $20,000 or less from other States at a national competition. 4. In the first column on page 71694, under Section V. Application Review Information, subsection B. Review and Selection Process, subparagraph (1)(c) the first sentence is revised to read as follows: Eligible applications for renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvements, regardless of the amount of the funding request, received by March 31, 2017, can compete for unrestricted grant funds. 5. In the first column on page 71694, under Section V. Application Review Information, subsection B. Review and Selection Process, subparagraph (1)(d) is being revised to read as follows: (d) National unrestricted grant funds for all eligible renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvements grant applications received by March 31, 2017, which include grants of $20,000 or less, that are not funded by State allocations can be submitted to the National Office to compete against grant applications from other States at a final national competition. 6. In the second column on page 71694, under Section V. Application Review Information, subsection B. Review and Selection Process, paragraph (3), the last sentence is revised to read as follows: All unfunded eligible applications for combined grant and guaranteed loan applications that are received by March 31, 2017, and that are not funded by State allocations can be submitted to the National Office to compete against other grant and combined grant and guaranteed loan applications from other States at a final national competition. 7. In the third column on page 71694, under Section V. Application Review Information, subsection C. State Director and Administrator Points, is revised to read as follows: The State Director and the Administrator may take into consideration paragraphs V.C.(1) and (2) below in the awarding of points for eligible renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvement grant applications submitted in Federal FY 2017: 8. In the third column on page 71694, under Section V. Application Review Information, subsection C. State Director and Administrator Points, subparagraph (1)(b) is revised to read as follows: Owned by a member of a socially-disadvantaged group, which are groups whose members have been subjected to racial, ethnic, or gender prejudice because of their identity as members of a group without regard to their individual qualities. 9. In the first column on page 71696, under Section VIII. Other Information, subsection B. Nondiscrimination Statement is revised to read as follows: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA providing all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy [[Page 85926]] of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-9410; (2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) Email: [email protected]. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Dated: November 18, 2016. Samuel H. Rikkers, Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. [FR Doc. 2016-28737 Filed 11-28-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-XY-P
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corridor. The initial PAOT in the river Lead and Cooperating Agencies comments regarding the proposed
corridor would be set at the current Arizona Game and Fish Department project unless new information arises
2016 reservation management level— has cooperating agency status in order after designated opportunities (36 CFR
approximately 154 vehicles and 780 to assist the Coconino and the Tonto 218.7). Several previous scoping periods
PAOT, including administrative use. National Forests in the preparation of have occurred since 2010, and provide
Over time, if appropriate, adaptive the Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River standing to object under 36 CFR 218 to
management would increase capacity to CRMP and EIS. those who commented during
a permitted maximum of approximately designated comment periods.
338 vehicles and 1,705 PAOT if Responsible Official It is important that reviewers provide
infrastructure is built, management Laura Jo West, the Forest Supervisor their comments at such times and in
capacity allows, and visitor behavior on the Coconino National Forest, is the such manner that they are useful to the
promotes sustainable river value responsible official. agency’s preparation of the
protection. The proposed action also environmental impact statement.
Nature of Decision To Be Made Therefore, comments should be
includes the following potential
elements: Given the purpose and need of the provided prior to the close of the
• Existing recreation sites would be project, the Coconino Forest Supervisor comment period and should clearly
expanded, particularly at the Irving site. will review the proposed action, other articulate the reviewer’s concerns and
• Additional trails would be alternatives, and the effects analysis in contentions.
developed to link recreation sites and the EIS in order to determine: (1) Which Comments received in response to
provide a greater variety of alternative, or combination of this solicitation, including names and
opportunities for a different hiking alternatives, should be implemented; (2) addresses of those who comment, will
levels. what actions will be taken to protect be part of the public record for this
• A portion of Forest Road 708 would and enhance the river’s water quality, proposed action. Comments submitted
become a motorized trail. free-flowing condition and its ORVs, as anonymously will be accepted and
• A limited amount of camping required by WSRA; (3) the location and considered, but will not be eligible for
would be allowed at designated sites. extent of infrastructure development, objection per 36 CFR 218.5.
restoration activities, and changes in
• Opportunities for outfitters/guides Dated: November 22, 2016.
permitted visitor capacity; (4) the design
and concessionaries would be provided. Laura Jo West,
features, mitigation measures and
• Limited or no waterplay would Coconino National Forest Supervisor.
monitoring requirements; and, (5)
exist at some creek locations due to [FR Doc. 2016–28683 Filed 11–28–16; 8:45 am]
consistency with the forest plans in
cultural or natural resource issues.
place at the time of the decision and the BILLING CODE 3411–15–P
• Some system routes would be need for amendments.
closed or decommissioned, and other
restoration actions would occur. Preliminary Issues DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
The existing Coconino and Tonto Since 2010, public involvement
Forest Plans would be programmatically regarding management of the Fossil Rural Business-Cooperative Service
amended under the 2012 Planning Rule Creek Wild and Scenic River has
to incorporate management direction for Notice of Solicitation of Applications
informed key issues and the alternatives for the Rural Energy for America
the Fossil Creek WSR corridor. The that have been developed. Three key
proposed amendments would add, Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2017;
issues have arisen: (1) Recreation Correction
replace, delete or revise (as needed) opportunities and recreational impacts
direction for the management of the on natural and cultural resources; (2) AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative
Wild and Scenic River corridor. the level of recreation development; and Service, USDA.
Possible Alternatives (3) public health and safety. These ACTION: Notice; correction.
issues form the basis for the alternatives
A range of alternatives to the presented in this Notice. SUMMARY: The Rural Business-
proposed action, including a no action Cooperative Service (the Agency)
alternative and three additional action Scoping Process published a notice in the Federal
alternatives, are being considered. The This Notice of Intent initiates the Register of October 18, 2016,
no action alternative (Alternative A) scoping process, which guides the announcing the acceptance of
represents no change (a CRMP would development of the environmental applications for funds available under
not be established) and serves as the impact statement. Several scoping the Rural Energy for America Program
baseline for comparison of the effects of meetings will be held, and interested (REAP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017. The
the action alternatives. The four action parties should check the Fossil Creek 2014 Farm Bill provides funding for the
alternatives, which are based on CRMP Web page at http://tinyurl.com/ program for FY 2017. This notice
extensive public engagement that has FossilCreekCRMP for dates and provides corrections to: Section III.
occurred since 2010, include: locations. Eligibility Information, subsection D.
Alternative B (Enhanced Protections), This project is subject to the objection Cost Sharing or Matching, paragraph (2)
Alternative C (Non-motorized process pursuant to 36 CFR 218 and is to indicate that applicants that have
Experience), Alternative D (Motorized not being authorized under the Healthy been previously been awarded energy
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Use and Refugia), and Alternative E Forest Restoration Act (HFRA). As such, audit or renewable energy development
(Long-term Adaptive Management— those who provide specific written assistance grants and have not expended
Proposed Action). More detailed comments during designated comment 50 percent of those funds are considered
descriptions of the proposed action and periods in accordance with 36 CFR a ‘‘risk’’ pursuant to 2 CFR 200.205;
alternatives can be found online at 218.5 will be eligible to participate in Section V. Application Review
http://tinyurl.com/FossilCreekCRMP or the objection process. Issues raised in Information, subsection (B) Review and
be requested through the contact objections must be based on previously Selection Process, paragraphs (1)(a)
information provided above. submitted timely, specific written through (d), and paragraph (3)
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of the complaint form, call (866) 632– Complaint Form’’ and directed to OMB, complainants choose to provide
9992. Submit your completed form or Office of Information and Regulatory personal contact information, which is
letter to USDA by: Affairs, Attention: Joe Nye, U.S. Access optional, that information is not
(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Board Desk Officer, by email at disclosed outside the agency without
Agriculture, Office of the Assistant OIRA_SUBMISSION@OMB.EOP.GOV or the written permission of the
Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 by mail to Room 10235, 725 17th Street complainant.
Independence Avenue SW., NW., Washington, DC 20503. Please also Detailed Description of the Instrument
Washington, DC 20250–9410; send a copy to Mario Damiani, Office of
(2) Fax: (202) 690–7442; or the General Counsel, U.S. Access Board, As noted above, the Online ABA
(3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov. 1331 F Street NW., Suite 1000, Complaint Form is a standardized, web-
USDA is an equal opportunity Washington, DC 20004–1111 or to based form available on the Access
provider, employer, and lender. damiani@access-board.gov. Board’s Web site, and it can be filed 24
hours per day, seven days per week.
Dated: November 18, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
Over 90 percent of complaints the
Samuel H. Rikkers, further information regarding this
Access Board receives each year are
Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative proposed information request, contact
submitted using the Online ABA
Service. Mario Damiani, Office of the General
Complaint Form; the remainder are
[FR Doc. 2016–28737 Filed 11–28–16; 8:45 am] Counsel, U.S. Access Board, 1331 F
submitted in writing (without use of a
Street NW., Suite 1000, Washington, DC
BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P form) by email, mail, or fax.
20004–1111. Telephone number: 202– The Online ABA Complaint Form first
272–0050 (voice); 202–272–0064 (TTY). prompts complainants to complete the
Email address: damiani@access- form fields for the name and address of
ARCHITECTURAL AND
board.gov. the building or facility. Second,
TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS
COMPLIANCE BOARD SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: complainants must select a barrier
Title of Collection: Online category from a drop-down menu (e.g.,
[Docket No. ATBCB–2016–0001]
Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) doors, accessible routes, parking, etc.)
RIN 3014–0012 Complaint Form. for each barrier they allege to exist, then
OMB Control Number: 3014–0012. describe each barrier. Third,
Proposed Renewal of Information Type of Request: Renewal of complainants are prompted to provide
Collection; OMB Control Number information collection. personal information, including their
3014–0012, Online Architectural name, address, telephone number(s),
Barriers Act (ABA) Complaint Form Abstract
and email address; again, this
The Architectural and Transportation information is entirely optional, as
AGENCY: Architectural and Barriers Compliance Board (Access
Transportation Barriers Compliance complaints can be submitted
Board) is seeking to renew its anonymously. Complainants also have
Board. information collection for its Online the option to attach electronic files
ACTION: 30-Day Notice and request for Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) containing pictures, drawings, or other
comments. Complaint Form. The instrument allows relevant documents to the online
complainants to submit a complaint complaint form when it is filed. Once
SUMMARY: We, the Architectural and
online using a standardized Web-based any additional information is attached
Transportation Barriers Compliance
complaint form posted on the agency’s and the complaint is submitted, the
Board (Access Board), plan to seek
Web site, which prompts users to system provides complainants
renewed approval from the Office of
provide allegations and other pertinent confirmation that their complaint has
Management and Budget (OMB) for the
data necessary for the Access Board to been submitted successfully, together
information collection described below,
investigate their ABA complaint. The with an automatically generated
namely our Online Architectural
online form is user-friendly and complaint number for them to use when
Barriers Act (ABA) Complaint Form
accessible, and allows for greater making inquiries about the status of
(OMB Control Number 3014–0012), in
efficiency, clarity, and timeliness in the their complaint.
accordance with the Paperwork
complaint filing process. To view the We note that use of the Online ABA
Reduction Act of 1995. We have been
Online ABA Complaint Form, please Complaint Form has greatly improved
using this complaint form since 2013
visit: http://cts.access-board.gov/ the completeness of the information
and propose to continue using it for an
formsiq/form.do?formset_id=2& included in complaints that are
additional three years. By notice
amp;ds=fdd&reload=true#. submitted for investigation, and that
published on July 26, 2016, we solicited
public comment on the proposed Use of the Information this in turn has expedited the
collection of information for a period of processing of complaints.
The Access Board enforces the ABA
60 days. See 81 FR 48739 (July 26, by investigating complaints submitted Estimate of Burden
2016). One comment was received, but by members of the public concerning Public reporting burden for this
it was not relevant to the information buildings or facilities designed, altered, collection of information is estimated to
collection, and no revisions were made or built by or on behalf of the federal average less than 30 minutes to
to the proposed Online ABA Complaint government, leased by the federal complete the Online ABA Complaint
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Form. The purpose of this notice is to government, or financed with federal Form, depending on the number of
allow an additional 30 days for public funds. The Access Board uses the alleged barriers the complainant
comment. information provided by complainants identifies.
DATES: Submit comments by December concerning the building or facility and There is no financial burden on the
29, 2016. alleged accessibility barriers, along with complainant. Use of the online form
ADDRESSES: Written comments should any photographs or other supporting relieves much of the burden that the
be identified as ‘‘Paperwork Reduction documentation which may be provided, prior practice of using a paper
Act Comments, U.S. Access Board: ABA to conduct its investigation. If complaint form put on complainants by
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| Contact | For information about this Notice, please contact Maureen Hessel, Business Loan and Grant Analyst, USDA Rural Development, Energy Division, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Stop 3225, Room 6870, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 401-0142. Email: [email protected] | |
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