This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. 

# Notices Federal Register 

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Vol. 76, No. 94

Monday, May 16, 2011

**ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES** 

**Committee on Regulation**

**ACTION :**  Notice of Public Meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  Notice is hereby given that the Administrative Conference of the United States will host a public meeting of the Committee on Regulation on May 31, 2011 beginning at 2:30 p.m. The meeting is expected to run for approximately 90 minutes. At the meeting, Professor Wendy Wagner of the University of Texas Law School will discuss an outline of her planned research for a Conference project on

‘‘ Science in the Administrative Process ’’ and receive input from the committee on the planned research for the project. Complete details regarding the meeting, the research outline, information on meeting attendance (including information about remote access and obtaining special accommodation for persons with disabilities), and instructions on how to submit comments to the committee will be available on the ‘‘ Research ’’ section of the ACUS Web site, http://
www.acus.gov, prior to the May 31 meeting.

Comments may be submitted by e-mail to Comments@acus.gov, with

‘‘ Committee on Regulation Comment ’’ in the subject line, or by postal mail to

‘‘ Committee on Regulation Comments ’’ at the address given below.

**DATES :**  Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at 2:30 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  The meeting will be held at the Administrative Conference of the United States, 1120 20th Street, NW., Suite 706 South, Washington, DC 20036.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Reeve T. Bull, Designated Federal Officer, Administrative Conference of the United States, 1120 20th Street, NW., Suite 706 South, Washington, DC 20036; Telephone 202–480–2080. Dated: May 11, 2011. Jonathan R. Siegel, Director of Research & Policy.
[FR Doc. 2011–11889 Filed 5–13–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6110–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

**Agricultural Research Service**

**Notice of Intent To Reestablish the National Genetic Resources Advisory**  **Council, and Request for Nominations**

**AGENCY :**  Agricultural Research Service, USDA.

**ACTION :**  Notice of Intent and Request for Nominations.

**SUMMARY :**  The USDA intends to reestablish the National Genetic Resources Advisory (Council).

The purpose of the Council is to formulate recommendations on actions and policies for the collections, maintenance, and utilization of genetic resources; to make recommendations for coordination of genetic resources plans of several domestic and international organizations; and to advise the Secretary of Agriculture and the National Genetic Resources Program Director of new and innovative approaches to genetic resources conservation.

**DATES :**  Written nominations must be received on or before June 30, 2011.

**ADDRESSES :**  Nominations should be sent to J. Robert Burk, Executive Director, REE Advisory Board Office, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 3901–S, Washington, DC 20250–0321; Fasimile: (202) 720–6199. E-mail: robert.burk@ars.usda.gov

. **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  J. Robert Burk, Designated Federal Official; Phone: (202) 720–8408; E-mail robert.burk@ars.usda.gov

. **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given that the Secretary of Agriculture intends to reestablish the National Genetic Resources Advisory Council for 2 years. The purpose of the Council is to formulate recommendations on actions and policies for the collection, maintenance, and utilization of genetic resources; resources; to make recommendations for coordination of genetic resources plans of several domestic and international organizations; and to advise the Secretary of Agriculture and the National Genetic Resources Program Director of new and innovative approaches to genetic resources conservation. The Executive Director of the Research, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Office will serve as the Council’s Executive Secretary. Representatives from USDA mission areas and agencies affecting the collection, preservation, and dissemination of genetic material of importance to American food and agriculture production will be called upon to participate in the Council’s meetings as determined by the Council Chairperson. Members will be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture and serve 4-year terms. Membership will consist of up to nine (9) appointed members, and seven (7) ex-officio members. Two-thirds of the appointed members will be from scientific disciplines relevant to the National Genetic Resources Program including agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, national resource sciences, health sciences, and nutritional sciences. One-third of the appointed members will be from the general public including leaders in, fields of public policy, trade, international development law, or management. The Secretary will appoint a Chairperson from the appointed members of the Council. The Secretary of Agriculture invites those individuals, organizations, and groups affiliated with the categories listed above to nominate individuals for membership on the reestablished Council. Nominations should describe and document the proposed member’s qualifications for membership to the Council, and list their name, title, address, email address, telephone, and fax number. The Secretary of Agriculture seeks a diverse group of members representing a broad spectrum of persons interested in providing suggestions and ideas on how USDA can tailor its programs to help maintain purity of non-GE genetics, from germplasm to commercial use; and improve stewardship practices and develop new tools to lessen the risk of gene flow in agricultural commodities. Individuals who are nominated will receive necessary forms from the USDA for membership. The biographical information and clearance forms must


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be completed and returned to USDA within 10 working days of notification, to expedite the clearance process that is required before selection of Council members by the Secretary of Agriculture. Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to the Council in accordance with USDA policies. To ensure that the recommendations of the Council have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups served by USDA, membership shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and limited resource agriculture producers.

Dated: April 5, 2011. Edward B. Knipling, Administrator, ARS.
[FR Doc. 2011–11926 Filed 5–13–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3410–03–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

**Forest Service**

**Eastern Arizona Counties Resource Advisory Committee** 

**AGENCY :**  Forest Service, USDA.

**ACTION :**  Notice of meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  The Eastern Arizona Counties will meet in Springerville, Arizona. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110– 343) (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with title II of the Act. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the meeting is to review and recommend funding of project proposals.

**DATES :**  The meeting will be held June 8, 2011 beginning at 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., and continue on June 9, 2011 beginning at 8:30 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  The meeting will be held at the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Supervisor’s Office conference room, located at 30 South Chiricahua Drive. Written comments may be submitted as described under **SUPPLEMENTARY**
**INFORMATION**

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All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Supervisor’s Office, located at 30 South Chiricahua Drive. Please call ahead to 928–333–6280 to facilitate entry into the building to view comments.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Julia Faith Rivera, RAC Program Manager, Eastern Arizona Counties Resource Advisory Committee, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, telephone 928–333– 6280, or jfrivera@fs.fed.us.

Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Requests for reasonable accommodation for access to the facility or proceedings may be made by contacting the person listed in the **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**
**CONTACT** section.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The following business will be conducted: The Resource Advisory Committee will review and recommend funding of project proposals. Anyone who would like to bring related matters to the attention of the committee may file written statements with the committee staff before or after the meeting. The agenda will include time for people to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement should request in writing by June 1, 2011 to be scheduled on the agenda. Written comments and requests for time for oral comments must be sent to Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Attention RAC Program Manager, P.O. Box 640, Springerville, Arizona, or by e-mail to jfrivera@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 928–333–5966.

Dated: May 10, 2011. James E. Zornes, Deputy Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 2011–11893 Filed 5–13–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3410–11–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

**Forest Service**

**Chippewa National Forest Resource Advisory Committee** 

**AGENCY :**  Forest Service, USDA.

**ACTION :**  Notice of meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  The Chippewa National Forest Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Walker, Minnesota. The committee is meeting as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110–343) and in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with the title II of the Act. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the meeting is to complete specific recommendations of projects for funding and implementation.

**DATES :**  Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 9 a.m. central time.

**ADDRESSES :**  The meeting will be held at the Chase on the Lake Hotel, Lower Conference Room, 502 Cleveland Boulevard, Walker, MN 56484. Written comments may be submitted as described under **SUPPLEMENTARY**
**INFORMATION**

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All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at the Chippewa National Forest Supervisors Office. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 218–335–8600 to facilitate entry into the building to view
comments.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Kay K. Getting, Public Affairs Team Leader, Chippewa National Forest Supervisors Office, 218–335–8600. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The following business will be conducted: Finalize the priority list of recommendations, identify future monitoring, recognition and closure of committee’s work. Anyone who would like to bring related matters to the attention of the committee may file written statements with the committee staff before or after the meeting. The agenda will include time for people to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement should request in writing by May 25, 2011 to be scheduled on the agenda. Written comments and requests for time for oral comments must be sent to Chippewa RAC, 200 Ash Avenue, NW., Cass Lake, MN 56633, or by e-mail
to kgetting@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to
218–335–8637.

The agenda and any applicable documents may be previewed at the Secure Rural Schools RAC Web site https://fsplaces.fs.fed.us/fsfiles/unit/wo/

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