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to gather information on the potential for an Energy Savings Performance Contract Energy Sales Agreement (ESPC ESA) project to qualify as a service contract under 26 U.S.C. 7701(e) and thus remain eligible for the 26 U.S.C. 48 solar investment tax credit (ITC). The RFC requests commenters to identify any specific language included in 26 U.S.C. 7701(e)(4)(A)(i)–(iv) that could benefit from clarification in the form of guidance from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury). The RFC is available at www.energy.gov/node/
1953536. The RFC is a continuation of the issues presented in the Federal Energy Management Program’s (FEMP) Request for Comments on Including Onsite Renewable Energy Generation under Energy Savings Performance Contracts, issued on February 2, 2016, available at http://energy.gov/eere/femp/downloads/request-commentsincluding-onsite-renewable-energygeneration-under-energy.

FEMP invites all interested parties to submit in writing by September 3, 2016, comments and information on matters addressed in the notice.

Issued in Washington, DC, on August 5,
2016. Hayes Jones, Operations Supervisor, Federal Energy Management Program.
[FR Doc. 2016–19232 Filed 8–11–16; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

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**Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability** 

Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202)
564–7146 or http://www.epa.gov/nepa

. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact

Statements (EISs) Filed 08/01/2016 Through 08/05/2016 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.

Notice: Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA’s comment letters on EISs are available at: http:// www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/ eisdata.html

. EIS No. 20160183, Final, USFS, CO,

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Projects, Review Period Ends: 09/19/2016, Contact: Matthew Ehrman 970–945–
3212. EIS No. 20160184, Draft, DOC, 00,

Programmatic—Central Region of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network, Comment Period Ends: 10/ 11/2016, Contact: Robert Scinta 202–
870–3923. EIS No. 20160185, Draft, BLM, CO,

Gunnison Sage-Grouse Rangewide Resource Management Plan Amendment, Comment Period Ends: 11/10/2016, Contact: Bridget Clayton
970–244–3045. Dated: August 9, 2016. Dawn Roberts, Management Analyst, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
[FR Doc. 2016–19247 Filed 8–11–16; 8:45 am]

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**FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION**

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**Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity** 

**AGENCY :**  Farm Credit Administration.

**ACTION :**  Policy statement.

**SUMMARY :**  The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) Board recently updated its Policy Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity.

**DATES :**  Effective Date: August 8, 2016.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Thais Burlew, Director of Equal Employment Opportunity and Inclusion, Farm Credit Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean Virginia 22102–5090, (703) 883–4290, TTY (703) 883–4352.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  While not required by law, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has determined that reissuance of an agency’s EEO policy statement each fiscal year is a symbol of the agency leadership’s commitment to EEO and Diversity principles. The FCA conducted its annual review of Policy Statement FCA–PS–62 on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Diversity. The policy has been slightly edited at EEOC’s recommendation to indicate that FCA begins prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations within 10 days of receiving notice of harassment allegations.

The text of the updated Policy Statement is set forth below in its entirety. All FCA Board policy statements may be viewed on FCA’s Web site. From www.fca.gov, select ‘‘Laws & Regulations,’’ then select ‘‘FCA Handbook,’’ then select ‘‘FCA Board Policy Statements.’’ Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity

FCA–PS–62

Effective Date: August 8, 2016. Effect on Previous Action: Replaces FCA–PS–62 [NV15–10] dated August 18, 2015 (80 FR 51806, 8/26/15).

Source of Authority: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq. ); Age Discrimination in Employment Act (29 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ); Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 721 et
seq. ); Equal Pay Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 206(d)); Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. 3112); Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act) (5 U.S.C. 2301); Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 2000ff et seq. ); section 5.9 of the Farm Credit Act of 1971, as amended (12 U.S.C. 2243); Executive Order 11478 (Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government), as amended by Executive Orders 13087 and 13152 to include prohibitions on discrimination based on sexual orientation and status as a parent; Executive Order 13166 (Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency); 29 CFR part 1614; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Management Directives. The Farm Credit Administration Board hereby adopts the following policy statement:
Purpose

The Farm Credit Administration (FCA or Agency) Board reaffirms its commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Diversity (EEOD) and its belief that all FCA employees should be treated with dignity and respect. The Board also provides guidance to Agency management and staff for deciding and taking action in these critical areas.
Importance

Unquestionably, the employees who comprise the FCA are its most important resource. The Board fully recognizes that the Agency draws its strength from the dedication, experience, and diversity of its employees. The Board is firmly committed to taking whatever steps are needed to protect the rights of its staff and to carrying out programs that foster the development of each employee’s potential. We believe an investment in efforts that strongly promote EEOD will prevent the conflict and the high costs of correction for taking no, or inadequate, action in these

areas.