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policy development and 

implementation of the RC&D Program. 

This manual is used by NRCS and other 

USDA staff members, RC&D Council 

members, and others that either develop 

RC&D applications or participate in the 

RC&D Program. 

This revision of the manual reflects 

changes in the NRCS organizational 

structure, incorporates new area 

planning requirements, provides 

guidelines for the RC&D Program 

Operations Information Tracking 

System, and incorporates additional 

exhibits to increase clarity. It is 

available for download at http:// 

policy.nrcs.usda.gov/scripts/lpsiis.dll/ 

NB/NB_390_6_2.htm. 

EFFECTIVE DATES: Comments will be 

received for a 60-day period 

commencing with the date of this 

publication. 

ADDRESSES: Address all requests and 

comments to: Terry D’Addio, National 

RC&D Program Manager, Natural 

Resources Conservation Service, Room 

5245–S, 1400 Independence Avenue, 

SW., Washington, DC 20250–9410. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Terry D’Addio, Natural Resources 

Conservation Service, (202) 720–0557; 

fax: (202) 690–0639; e-mail: 

terry.d’addio@wdc.usda.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

‘‘Conservation Programs Manual: Part 

513–RC&D Program’’ is a document 

used by NRCS and other USDA staff 

members, RC&D Council members, and 

others that either develop RC&D 

applications or participate in the RC&D 

Program. The purpose of this document 

is to provide policy guidance for the 

RC&D Program, not to establish 

regulatory requirements. The RC&D 

Program was authorized to encourage 

and improve the capability of State and 

local units of government and local 

nonprofit organizations in rural areas to 

plan, develop, and implement programs 

for resource conservation and 

development. Through the 

establishment of RC&D areas, the 

program establishes or improves 

coordination systems in communities 

and builds community leadership skills 

to effectively use Federal, State, and 

local programs for the communities’ 

benefit. Current program objectives 

focus on improvements achieved 

through natural resources conservation 

and community development. Such 

activities lead to sustainable 

communities, prudent land use, and the 

sound management and conservation of 

natural resources. 

Assistance is provided, as authorized 

by the Secretary of Agriculture, to 

designated RC&D areas through their 

organized RC&D Councils (comprised of 

local affected officials and civic 

leaders). RC&D Councils, in association 

with local, State, and Federal 

governments and other non-profit 

organizations, initiate and lead the 

planning and implementation of their 

locally developed RC&D area plans. 

Councils also obtain assistance from 

other local, State, and Federal agencies, 

private organizations, and foundations. 

USDA prohibits discrimination in all 

its programs and activities on the basis 

of race, color, national origin, age, 

disability, and where applicable, sex, 

marital status, familial status, parental 

status, religion, sexual orientation, 

genetic information, political beliefs, 

reprisal, or because all or part of an 

individual’s income is derived from any 

public assistance. (Not all prohibited 

bases apply to all programs.) Persons 

with disabilities who require alternative 

means for communication of program 

information (Braille, large print, 

audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s 

TARGET Center at 202–720–2600 (voice 

and TDD). 

To file a discrimination complaint 

with USDA, write to Director, Office of 

Civil Rights, 1400 Independence 

Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250– 

9410; telephone: 1–(800) 795–3272 

(voice), or (202) 720–6382 (TDD). USDA 

is an equal opportunity provider and 

employer. 

Signed in Washington, DC, on October 13, 

2006. 

Arlen L. Lancaster, 

Chief. 

[FR Doc. E6–17806 Filed 10–23–06; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–16–P 

BROADCASTING BOARD OF 

GOVERNORS 

Corrected Notice of Meeting; Sunshine 

Act 

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, October 25, 

2006, 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. 

PLACE: Cohen Building, Room 3321, 

330 Independence Ave., SW., 

Washington, DC 20237. 

CLOSED MEETING: The members of the 

Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) 

will meet in closed session to review 

and discuss a number of issues relating 

to U.S. Government-funded nonmilitary international broadcasting. 

They will address internal procedural, 

budgetary, and personnel issues, as well 

as sensitive foreign policy issues 

relating to potential options in the U.S. 

international broadcasting field. This 

meeting is closed because if open it 

likely would either disclose matters that 

would be properly classified to be kept 

secret in the interest of foreign policy 

under the appropriate executive order (5 

U.S.C. 552b. (c)(1)) or would disclose 

information the premature disclosure of 

which would be likely to significantly 

frustrate implementation of a proposed 

agency action. (5 U.S.C. 552b. (c)(9)(B)) 

In addition, part of the discussion will 

relate solely to the internal personnel 

and organizational issues of the BBG or 

the International Broadcasting Bureau. 

(5 U.S.C. 552b (c)(2) and (6)). 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Persons interested in obtaining more 

information should contact Carol 

Booker at (202) 203–4545. 

Dated: October 19, 2006. 

Carol Booker, 

Legal Counsel. 

[FR Doc. 06–8866 Filed 10–20–06; 10:42 am] 

BILLING CODE 8230–01–M 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

Submission for OMB Review; 

Comment Request 

The Department of Commerce will 

submit to the Office of Management and 

Budget (OMB) for clearance the 

following proposal for collection of 

information under the provisions of the 

Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 

Chapter 35). 

Agency: National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 

Title: Information for Share Transfer 

in the Wreckfish Fishery. 

Form Number(s): None. 

OMB Approval Number: 0648–0262. 

Type of Request: Regular submission. 

Burden Hours: 1. 

Number of Respondents: 4. 

Average Hours Per Response: 15 

minutes. 

Needs and Uses: The individual 

transferable quota system in the 

wreckfish fishery is based on percentage 

shares. Persons holding shares may sell 

or otherwise transfer them to others, but 

information about the proposed transfer 

must first be provided to National 

Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration (NOAA). The 

information is needed to manage the 

quota system, and information about the 

sales price is used in economic 

analyses. 

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. 

Frequency: On occasion. 

Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. 

OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, 

(202) 395–3897. 

Copies of the above information 

collection proposal can be obtained by 


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