82 FR 19319 - Environmental Policies and Procedures; Corrections
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Housing Service
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Rural Utilities Service
Farm Service Agency Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 80 (April 27, 2017)
Rural Housing Service
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Rural Utilities Service
Farm Service Agency
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 80 (April 27, 2017)
| Page Range | 19319-19320 | |
| FR Document | 2017-08529 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 80 (Thursday, April 27, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 19319-19320] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-08529] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 80 / Thursday, April 27, 2017 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 19319]] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Housing Service Rural Business-Cooperative Service Rural Utilities Service Farm Service Agency 7 CFR Parts 1944, 1955 and 1962 RIN 0575-AC56 Environmental Policies and Procedures; Corrections AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, Rural Utilities Service, Farm Service Agency, USDA. ACTION: Correcting amendments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, Rural Utilities Service, and Farm Service Agency published a document in the Federal Register on March 2, 2016 (81 FR 11000), entitled ``Environmental Policies and Procedures.'' The rule replaced two existing rules relating to the Agencies' procedures for implementing NEPA. These corrections will replace references in several paragraphs to one of the former rules, 7 CFR part 1940, subpart G, which is now obsolete. DATES: This rule is effective April 27, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kellie M. Kubena, Director, Engineering and Environmental Staff, Rural Utilities Service, Stop 1571, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-1571; email: [email protected]; telephone: (202) 720-1649. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, Rural Utilities Service, and Farm Service Agency published a document in the Federal Register on March 2, 2016 (81 FR 11000), entitled ``Environmental Policies and Procedures.'' This document describes the Agencies' procedures for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and supplanted two former regulations. These corrections will replace references in other regulations to one of the former rules, 7 CFR part 1940, subpart G, which is now obsolete. The following sections will be corrected: Sec. Sec. 1944.672(g), 1955.10, 1955.63(b), 1955.66, 1955.107(a)(3)(iv), 1955.136(a), 1955.137(a)(3)(i), 1955.139(a)(3)(v), 1955.140(a), 1962.30, and 1962.34(a). List of Subjects 7 CFR Part 1944 Administrative practice and procedure, Grant programs--Housing and community development, Home improvement, Loan programs--Housing and community development, Migrant labor, Nonprofit organizations, Reporting requirements, Rural housing. 7 CFR Part 1955 Government acquired property, Government property management, Sale of government acquired property, Surplus government property. 7 CFR Part 1962 Agriculture, bankruptcy, drug traffic control, Government property, Loan programs--agriculture, Loan programs--housing and community development, Rural areas. Accordingly, 7 CFR chapter XVIII is amended by making the following correcting amendments: PART 1944--HOUSING 0 1. The authority citation for part 1944 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 42 U.S.C. 1480. Subpart N--Housing Preservation Grants 0 2. Revise Sec. 1944.672(g) to read as follows: Sec. 1944.672 Environmental review requirements. * * * * * (g) Grantees must contact Rural Development prior to actual usage of funds by the grantees under Sec. 1944.664 (c)(11) of this subpart. Rural Development must complete the appropriate level of environmental review in accordance with part 1970 of this chapter. PART 1955--PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 0 3. The authority citation for part 1955 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 7 U.S.C. 1989; 42 U.S.C. 1480. Subpart A--Liquidation of Loans Secured by Real Estate and Acquisition of Real and Chattel Property 0 4. Revise the eleventh sentence of Sec. 1955.10 to read as follows: Sec. 1955.10 Voluntary conveyance of real property by the borrower to the Government. * * * In addition, prior to acceptance of a voluntary conveyance of farm real property that collateralizes an FP loan, the County Supervisor will remind the borrower-owner of possible deed restrictions and easement that may be placed on the property in the event the property contains wetlands, floodplains, historical sites and/or other federally protected environmental resources as set forth in part 1970 of this chapter and Sec. 1955.137 of this part . * * * * * * * * Subpart B--Management of Property 0 5. Revise the last sentence of paragraph (b) of Sec. 1955.63 to read as follows: Sec. 1955.63 Suitability determination. * * * * * (b) * * * The environmental effects of such actions will be considered pursuant to part 1970 of this chapter. * * * * * 0 6. Amend Sec. 1955.66 by: 0 a. Revising the last sentence of the introductory text; and 0 b. Removing paragraph (a)(2)(iii) and redesignating paragraph (a)(2)(iv) as new paragraph (a)(2)(iii). Sec. 1955.66 Lease of real property. * * * The requirements of part 1970 of this chapter will be met for all leases. * * * * * [[Page 19320]] Subpart C--Disposal of Inventory Property 0 7. Revise the first sentence of Sec. 1955.107(a)(3)(iv) to read as follows: Sec. 1955.107 Sale of FSA Property (CONACT). * * * * * (a) * * * (3) * * * (iv) Property sold on credit sale may not be used for any purpose that will contribute to excessive erosion of highly erodible land or to the conversion of wetlands to produce an agricultural commodity. * * * * * * * * 0 8. Revise Sec. 1955.136(a) introductory text to read as follows: Sec. 1955.136 Environmental review requirements. (a) Prior to a final decision on some disposal actions, the action must comply with the environmental review requirements in accordance with the agency's environmental policies and procedures found in 7 CFR part 1970. * * * * * 0 9. Revise Sec. 1955.137(a)(3)(i) to read as follows: Sec. 1955.137 Real property located in special areas or having special characteristics. (a) * * * (3) * * * (i) Financial assistance is limited to property located in areas where flood insurance is available. Flood insurance must be provided at closing of loans on program-eligible and non-program (NP)- ineligible terms. Appraisals of property in flood or mudslide hazard areas will reflect this condition and any restrictions on use. Financial assistance for substantial improvement or repair of property located in a flood or mudslide hazard area is subject to the limitations outlined in 7 CFR part 1970 for Rural Development programs. * * * * * 0 10. Revise the second sentence of Sec. 1955.139(a)(3)(v) to read as follows: Sec. 1955.139 Disposition of real property rights and title to real property. * * * * * (a) * * * (3) * * * (v) * * * Examples of instances where an affirmative responsibility exists to place an easement on a farm property include wetland and floodplain conservation easements required by Sec. 1955.137 of this subpart or easements designed as environmental mitigation measures for the purpose of protecting federally designated important environmental resources. * * * 0 11. Revise Sec. 1955.140(a) to read as follows: Sec. 1955.140 Sale in parcels. (a) Individual property subdivided. An individual property, other than Farm Loan Programs property, may be offered for sale as a whole or subdivided into parcels as determined by the State Director. For MFH property, guidance will be requested from the National Office for all properties other than RHS projects. When farm inventory property is larger than a family-size farm, the county official will subdivide the property into one or more tracts to be sold in accordance with Sec. 1955.107. Division of the land or separate sales of portions of the property, such as timber, growing crops, inventory for small business enterprises, buildings, facilities, and similar items may be permitted if a better total price for the property can be obtained in this manner. Environmental review requirements must comply with 7 CFR part 1970. Any applicable State laws will be set forth in a State supplement and will be complied with in connection with the division of land. Subdivision of acquired property will be reported on Form RD 1955-3C, ``Acquired Property--Subdivision,'' in accordance with the FMI. * * * * * PART 1962--PERSONAL PROPERTY 0 12. The authority citation for part 1962 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 7 U.S.C. 1989; 42 U.S.C. 1480. Subpart A--Servicing and Liquidation of Chattel Security Sec. 1962.30 [Amended] 0 13. Amend Sec. 1962.30 to remove paragraph (b)(5) and redesignate paragraphs (b)(6) and (7) as new paragraphs (b)(5) and (6) respectively. Sec. 1962.34 [Amended] 0 14. Amend Sec. 1962.34 to remove paragraph (a)(4) and redesignate paragraphs (a)(5) and (6) as new paragraphs (a)(4) and (5) respectively. Dated: March 29, 2017. Roger Glendenning, Acting Under Secretary, Rural Development. Dated: February 23, 2017. Jason Hafemeister, Acting Deputy Under Secretary, Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services. [FR Doc. 2017-08529 Filed 4-26-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-XV-P
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Subpart C—Disposal of Inventory important environmental resources. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
Property * * * SECURITY
■ 11. Revise § 1955.140(a) to read as
■ 7. Revise the first sentence of follows: Coast Guard
§ 1955.107(a)(3)(iv) to read as follows:
§ 1955.140 Sale in parcels. 33 CFR Part 100
§ 1955.107 Sale of FSA Property (a) Individual property subdivided.
(CONACT). [Docket No. USCG–2013–0327]
An individual property, other than Farm
* * * * * Loan Programs property, may be offered
(a) * * * Special Local Regulation; Regattas
for sale as a whole or subdivided into and Marine Parades in the COTP Lake
(3) * * * parcels as determined by the State
(iv) Property sold on credit sale may Michigan Zone—Chinatown Chamber
Director. For MFH property, guidance of Commerce Dragon Boat Race,
not be used for any purpose that will
will be requested from the National Chicago, IL
contribute to excessive erosion of highly
Office for all properties other than RHS
erodible land or to the conversion of AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
projects. When farm inventory property
wetlands to produce an agricultural ACTION: Notice of enforcement of
is larger than a family-size farm, the
commodity. * * * regulation.
county official will subdivide the
* * * * * property into one or more tracts to be
■ 8. Revise § 1955.136(a) introductory
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce
sold in accordance with § 1955.107.
text to read as follows: the special local regulation on the South
Division of the land or separate sales of
Branch of the Chicago River for the
portions of the property, such as timber, Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
§ 1955.136 Environmental review
requirements. growing crops, inventory for small Dragon Boat Race in Chicago, Illinois.
business enterprises, buildings, This regulated area will be enforced
(a) Prior to a final decision on some
facilities, and similar items may be from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on June 24,
disposal actions, the action must
permitted if a better total price for the 2017. This action is necessary and
comply with the environmental review
property can be obtained in this intended to ensure safety of life and
requirements in accordance with the
manner. Environmental review property on navigable waters prior to,
agency’s environmental policies and
requirements must comply with 7 CFR during, and immediately after the
procedures found in 7 CFR part 1970.
part 1970. Any applicable State laws Dragon Boat Race. During the
* * * * * will be set forth in a State supplement enforcement period, no vessel may
■ 9. Revise § 1955.137(a)(3)(i) to read as and will be complied with in enter, transit through, or anchor within
follows: connection with the division of land. the regulated area without the approval
Subdivision of acquired property will be from the Captain of the Port or a
§ 1955.137 Real property located in special
areas or having special characteristics. reported on Form RD 1955–3C, designated representative.
‘‘Acquired Property—Subdivision,’’ in DATES: The regulation in 33 CFR
(a) * * *
accordance with the FMI. 100.909 will be enforced from 8 a.m.
(3) * * * (i) Financial assistance is
limited to property located in areas * * * * * until 5 p.m. on June 24, 2017.
where flood insurance is available. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
PART 1962—PERSONAL PROPERTY
Flood insurance must be provided at you have questions about this notice of
closing of loans on program-eligible and ■ 12. The authority citation for part enforcement, call or email LT Lindsay
non-program (NP)-ineligible terms. 1962 continues to read as follows: Cook, Waterways Management Division,
Appraisals of property in flood or Marine Safety Unit Chicago, at 630–
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 7 U.S.C. 1989; 42
mudslide hazard areas will reflect this U.S.C. 1480. 986–2155, email address
condition and any restrictions on use. Lindsay.N.Cook@uscg.mil.
Financial assistance for substantial Subpart A—Servicing and Liquidation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast
improvement or repair of property of Chattel Security Guard will enforce a special local
located in a flood or mudslide hazard regulation in 33 CFR 100.909 from 8
area is subject to the limitations § 1962.30 [Amended] a.m. until 5 p.m. on June 24, 2017, for
outlined in 7 CFR part 1970 for Rural ■ 13. Amend § 1962.30 to remove the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
Development programs. paragraph (b)(5) and redesignate Dragon Boat Race. This action is being
* * * * * paragraphs (b)(6) and (7) as new taken to provide for the safety of life on
■ 10. Revise the second sentence of paragraphs (b)(5) and (6) respectively. a navigable waterway during the regatta.
§ 1955.139(a)(3)(v) to read as follows: The Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
§ 1962.34 [Amended]
Dragon Boat Race; Chicago, IL,
§ 1955.139 Disposition of real property ■ 14. Amend § 1962.34 to remove § 100.909, specifies the location of the
rights and title to real property. paragraph (a)(4) and redesignate regulated area as all waters of the South
* * * * * paragraphs (a)(5) and (6) as new Branch of the Chicago River from the
(a) * * * paragraphs (a)(4) and (5) respectively. West 18th St. Bridge at position
(3) * * * Dated: March 29, 2017. 41°51′28″ N., 087°38′06″ W. to the
(v) * * * Examples of instances Roger Glendenning, Amtrak Bridge at position 41°51′20″ N.,
where an affirmative responsibility 087°38′13″ W. (NAD 83). During the
Acting Under Secretary, Rural Development.
exists to place an easement on a farm
nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with RULES
enforcement period, no vessel may
Dated: February 23, 2017.
property include wetland and transit this regulated area without
floodplain conservation easements Jason Hafemeister, approval from the Captain of the Port
required by § 1955.137 of this subpart or Acting Deputy Under Secretary, Farm and Lake Michigan or a designated
easements designed as environmental Foreign Agricultural Services. representative.
mitigation measures for the purpose of [FR Doc. 2017–08529 Filed 4–26–17; 8:45 am] Vessels that obtain prior approval to
protecting federally designated BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P transit the regulated area are required to
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Correcting amendments. | |
| Dates | This rule is effective April 27, 2017. | |
| Contact | Kellie M. Kubena, Director, Engineering and Environmental Staff, Rural Utilities Service, Stop 1571, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-1571; email: [email protected]; telephone: (202) 720-1649. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 19319 | |
| RIN Number | 0575-AC56 | |
| CFR Citation | 7
CFR
1944 7 CFR 1955 7 CFR 1962 | |
| CFR Associated | Administrative Practice and Procedure; Grant Programs-Housing and Community Development; Home Improvement; Loan Programs-Housing and Community Development; Migrant Labor; Nonprofit Organizations; Reporting Requirements; Rural Housing; Government Acquired Property; Government Property Management; Sale of Government Acquired Property; Surplus Government Property; Agriculture; Bankruptcy; Drug Traffic Control; Government Property; Loan Programs-Agriculture; Loan Programs-Housing and Community Development and Rural Areas |
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