[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 87 (Friday, May 5, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 26449]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-6811]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Farm Service Agency


Notice of Availability of the Draft Programmatic Environmental 
Assessment for Selected Hurricane Assistance Programs

AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of the draft 
Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for selected 2005 Hurricane 
Assistance Programs of the Farm Service Agency (FSA). These programs 
include: (1) Hurricane Indemnity Program, (2) Feed Indemnity Program, 
(3) Livestock Indemnity Program, (4) Tree Indemnity Program, and (5) 
Aquaculture Grant Program. The draft PEA assesses the potential 
environmental impacts of alternatives to be considered in the 
administration of these hurricane programs. The draft PEA also provides 
a means for the public to voice any concerns they may have about the 
programs, and any ideas for improving them. This Notice of Availability 
informs the public of the availability of the applicable draft PEA and 
solicits public comment.

DATES: FSA invites comments on the draft PEA. Comments should be 
submitted by close of business on June 5, 2006, to ensure 
consideration. Comments submitted after this date will be considered to 
the extent possible.

ADDRESSES: Written comments on and requests for copies of the draft PEA 
should be directed to James P. Fortner, USDA/FSA/CEPD/Stop 0513, 1400 
Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250-0513. The draft PEA is 
available on the FSA Worldwide Web site, in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) 
format, at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/dafp/cepd/epb/assessments.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James P. Fortner, USDA/FSA/CEPD/Stop 
0513, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250-0513, (202) 
720-5533, or e-mail at: [email protected]. Persons with 
disabilities who require alternative means for communication (Braille, 
large print, audio tape, etc.) should contact the USDA Target Center at 
(202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Farm Service Agency announces the 
availability of the draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) 
for certain 2005 Hurricane Assistance Programs. FSA, pursuant to 
section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of August 24, 1935, is 
using these programs to restore purchasing power to farmers affected by 
the significant and widespread destruction caused by Hurricanes Dennis, 
Katrina, Ophelia, Rita, and Wilma during 2005 in applicable counties in 
Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas. 
These programs include: (1) Hurricane Indemnity Program, (2) Feed 
Indemnity Program, (3) Livestock Indemnity Program, (4) Tree Indemnity 
Program, and (5) Aquaculture Grant Program.
    The draft PEA assesses the potential environmental impacts of 
alternatives to be considered in the administration of the 2005 
Hurricane Assistance Programs. The draft PEA also provides a means for 
the public to voice any concerns they may have about the programs, and 
any ideas for improving them. This Notice of Availability informs the 
public of the availability of the applicable draft PEA and solicits 
public comment.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on April 27, 2006.
Thomas B. Hofeller,
Acting Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
[FR Doc. E6-6811 Filed 5-4-06; 8:45 am]
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