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expended on projects previously approved in their State plan. AMS will notify the States as to the procedures for applying for the reallocated funds.

AMS requires applicants to submit SCBGP–FB applications electronically through the central Federal grants Web site, http://www.grants.gov instead of mailing hard copy documents. Original signatures are not needed on the SF–424 and SF–424B when applying through http://www.grants.gov and applicants are not required to submit any paper documents to AMS. Applicants are strongly urged to familiarize themselves with the Federal grants Web site and begin the application process well before the application deadline. For information on how to apply electronically, please consult http:// www.grants.gov/applicants/ get

_registered.jsp. AMS will send an email confirmation when applications are received by the AMS office.

SCBGP–FB is listed in the ‘‘Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance ’’ under number 10.170 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: December 22, 2010. David R. Shipman, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.

[FR Doc. 2010–33136 Filed 1–3–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3410–02–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

**Agricultural Marketing Service**

**[Doc. No. AMS–LS–10–0103]**

**Sorghum Promotion, Research, and Information Program: Referendum** 

**AGENCY :**  Agricultural Marketing Service,

USDA.

**ACTION :**  Notice of Opportunity to Participate in the Sorghum Promotion, Research, and Information Referendum.

**SUMMARY :**  The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing that a referendum will be conducted among eligible sorghum producers and importers on the Sorghum Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order), as authorized under the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 (Act).

**DATES :**  Sorghum producers and importers will vote in the referendum during a 4-week period beginning on February 1, 2011, and ending February 28, 2011. To be eligible to participate in the referendum, producers and importers must certify that they or the entity they are authorized to represent are subject to the assessment and were engaged in the production or importation of sorghum between July 1, 2008, and December 31, 2010. An eligible person shall be entitled to cast only one vote in the referendum.

Form LS–379, Sorghum Promotion and Research Order Referendum Ballot, may be obtained by mail, fax, or in person from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices from February 1, 2011, to February 28, 2011. Form LS– 379 may also be obtained via the

Internet at http://www.ams.usda.gov/ lsmarketingprograms during the same time period. Sorghum producers should return completed forms and supporting documentation to the appropriate county FSA office by fax or in person no later than close of business February 28, 2011; or if returned by mail, must be postmarked by midnight February 28, 2011, and received in the county FSA office by close of business on March 7, 2011. Sorghum importers should return completed forms and supporting documentation to: Craig Shackelford, Marketing Programs Branch, Livestock and Seed Program, AMS, USDA, Room 2628–S, STOP 0251, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250– 0251; Telephone: (202) 720–1115; Fax: (202) 720–1125; craig.shackelford@ams.usda.gov no later than close of business February 28, 2011; or if returned by mail, must be postmarked by midnight February 28, 2011, and received in the AMS office by close of business on March 7, 2011.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Kenneth R. Payne, Chief, Marketing Programs Branch, Livestock and Seed Program, AMS, USDA, Room 2628–S, STOP 0251, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250– 0251; Telephone 202/720–1115; Fax 202/720–1125; or email to Kenneth.Payne@ams.usda.gov or Rick Pinkston, Field Operations Staff, FSA, USDA, at Telephone (202) 720–1857, Fax (202) 720–1096, or by email at Rick.Pinkston@wdc.usda.gov

.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Pursuant to the Act (7 U.S.C. 7411–7425), it is hereby directed that a referendum be
conducted to ascertain whether continuance of the Order is favored by those persons who have been engaged in the production or importation of sorghum from July 1, 2008, through December 31, 2010.

The representative period for establishing voter eligibility for the referendum shall be the period from July 1, 2008, through December 31, 2010. Persons who were engaged in the production or importation of sorghum who provide documentation, such as a sales receipt or remittance form, showing that they were engaged in the production or importation of sorghum from July 1, 2008, through December 31, 2010, are eligible to vote. Importers may provide U.S. Customs and Border
Protection Service form 7501.

Eligible voters will be provided the opportunity to vote at the county FSA
office where FSA maintains and processes the eligible voter’s
administrative farm records. For the eligible voter not participating in FSA programs, the opportunity to vote will be provided at the FSA office serving the county where the person owns or rents land. Eligible importers will be provided the opportunity to vote through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) AMS office located in Washington, DC. Participation in the referendum is not mandatory.

On November 18, 2010, USDA published in the Federal Register (75 FR 70573), a final rule that sets forth procedures that will be used in conducting the referendum. The final rule includes definitions, provisions for supervising the referendum process, eligibility, procedures for obtaining and completing the form LS–379, required documentation showing that the person was engaged in the production or importation of sorghum from July 1, 2008, through December 31, 2010,
where the referendum will be conducted, counting and reporting results, and disposition of the forms and
records. Since the referendum will be conducted primarily at the county FSA offices, FSA employees will assist AMS by determining eligibility, counting requests, and reporting results.

Pursuant to the Act, USDA is conducting the required referendum from February 1, 2011, through February 28, 2011. Form LS–379 may be requested in person, by mail, or by facsimile from February 1, 2011, through February 28, 2011.

Form LS–379 may also be obtained
via the Internet at: http:// www.ams.usda.gov/ lsmarketingprograms during the same 4- week period. Eligible voters would vote
at the FSA office where FSA maintains and processes the person’s, corporation’s, or other entity’s
administrative farm records. For the person, corporation, or other entity eligible to vote that does not participate in FSA programs, the opportunity to vote would be provided at the FSA office serving the county where the person, corporation, or other entity
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Voters can determine the location of county FSA offices by contacting (1) The nearest FSA office, (2) the State FSA office, or (3) through an online
search of FSA’s Web site at: http:// www.fsa.usda.gov/pas/default.asp. From the options available on this Web
site select ‘‘ State Offices, ’’ click on your State, select ‘‘County Offices, ’’ and click on the map to select a county.

Form LS–379 and supporting documentation may be returned in person, by mail, or facsimile to the appropriate county FSA office. Form LS–379 and accompanying documentation returned in person or by facsimile, must be received in the appropriate FSA office prior to the close of business on February 28, 2011. Form LS–379 and accompanying documentation returned by mail must be postmarked no later than midnight of February 28, 2011, and received in the county FSA office by close of business on March 7, 2011.

In accordance with Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the information collection requirements have been approved under OMB
number 0581–0093.

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7411–7425.

Dated: December 15, 2010. Robert C. Keeney, Acting Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.

[FR Doc. 2010–33135 Filed 1–3–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3410–02–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

**Animal and Plant Health Inspection**
**Service**

**[Docket No. APHIS–2010–0125]**

**Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Animal Health; Meeting** 

**AGENCY :**  Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

**ACTION :**  Notice of public meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This is a notice to inform the public of the first meeting of the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Animal Health. The meeting is being organized by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

**DATES :**  The meeting will be held January 20 and 21, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

**ADDRESSES :**  The meeting will be held in the Jamie L. Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250, in rooms 104–
A and 107–A.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Mr. Michael R. Doerrer, Chief Operating Officer, Veterinary Services, APHIS, USDA, 4700 River Road Unit 37,Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 734–5034; email: SACAH.Management@aphis.usda.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Animal Health (the Committee) advises the Secretary of Agriculture on means to prevent, conduct surveillance on, monitor, control, or eradicate animal diseases of national importance. In doing so, the Committee will consider public health, conservation of natural resources, and the stability of livestock

economies.

Tentative topics for discussion at the upcoming meeting include:

• Animal disease traceability.

• Aquaculture and animal health.

• Emergency response and management.

• Trade and emerging global animal
health issues.

• The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s role in public health

initiatives.

• National disease management

programs.

• Veterinary Services reorganization
efforts.

Additional details on the agenda and meeting can be found on the
Committee’s Web site at http:// www.aphis.usda.gov/animal

_health/
acah/.

The meeting will be open to the public and attendees should plan to
arrive between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Picture identification is required to gain access to the Whitten Building. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), which is organizing the meeting, asks that those planning to attend the meeting let APHIS know by sending an email through an access portal on the Committee’s Web site or directly to SACAH.Management@aphis.usda.gov. Please provide your name and organizational affiliation (if any), state which meeting date or dates you plan to attend, and indicate whether you wish to present an oral statement during the meeting.

Attendees will have the opportunity to present oral statements or questions on meeting topics at specific times during the meeting. Written statements on meeting topics may also be filed at the meeting. Additionally, statements may be filed with the Committee before or after the meeting by sending them via
email to SACAH.Management@aphis.usda.gov.

This notice of meeting is given pursuant to section 10 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2). Done in Washington, DC, December 28,

2010.
Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

[FR Doc. 2010–33206 Filed 1–3–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3410–34–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

**Forest Service**

**Sisters Ranger District; Deschutes National Forest; Oregon; Popper**  **Vegetation Management Project**

**AGENCY :**  Forest Service, USDA.

**ACTION :**  Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement.

**SUMMARY :**  The USDA, Forest Service, will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on a proposed action to manage forest fuels and forest stand densities, including areas within a designated wildland urban interface, on the Sisters Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest. In addition, the proposal would decommission and close Forest Roads. The proposed action
would be located on National Forest System lands south of the city of Sisters, Oregon; east of the Three Sisters Wilderness; north of the boundary with the BendFort Rock Ranger District; and west of the 33,000 acre Cascade Timberlands property which is being considered as a future Community Forest. The legal location is Townships 16 and 17 south and Range 9 east, Willamette Meridian. The project area is managed under the Northwest Forest Plan: Matrix (12,813 acres); Late Successional Reserve (3,078 acres); and Administratively Withdrawn (1,301 acres). The project area also contains 1,336 acres of Riparian Reserves. The alternatives will include the proposed action, no action, and additional alternatives that respond to issues generated during the scoping process. The agency will give notice of the full environmental analysis and the decision making process so interested and affected people may participate and
contribute to the final decision.

**DATES :**  Comments concerning the scope of analysis should be received by 30 days following the date that this notice appears in the Federal Register

. **ADDRESSES :**  Send written comments to Michael Keown, Team Leader, Sisters Ranger District, Pine Street and Highway 20, POB 249, Sisters, Oregon 97759, or submit to commentspacificnorthwest-deschutessisters@fs.fed.us. Please put ‘‘Popper Vegetation Management Project’’ in the