[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 212 (Thursday, November 2, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 64511]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-18491]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


Notice of Meeting of the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Department of 
Agriculture.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force (AAQTF) will meet to 
continue discussions on air quality issues relating to agriculture.

DATES: The meeting will convene on Tuesday, November 28, 2006, through 
Thursday, November 30, 2006. Public comment periods will be held on 
November 29 and 30. Individuals making oral presentations should 
register in person at the meeting site and must bring with them 50 
copies of any materials they would like distributed. Written materials 
for the AAQTF's consideration prior to the meeting must be received by 
Dr. Diane E. Gelburd no later than Friday, November 3, 2006.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn on the Hill, 415 
New Jersey Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, 20001; telephone: (202) 638-
1616, or (800) 638-1116.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions and comments should be 
directed to Dr. Diane E. Gelburd, Designated Federal Officer. Dr. 
Gelburd may be contacted at USDA, NRCS, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Room 6158-South, Washington, DC 20250; telephone: (202) 720-2587; e-
mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. Additional information 
concerning the AAQTF may be found on the Internet at http://www.airquality.nrcs.usda.gov/AAQTF/.

Draft Agenda of the November 28-30, 2006 Meeting of the AAQTF

    A. Welcome to Washington, DC.
    B. Discussion of Minutes from Previous Meeting.
    C. Discussion of Objectives for the Task Force and Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA Rules and Responsibilities).
    D. Scientific Updates and Presentations.
    E. Policy Discussions--USDA and Environmental Protection Agency 
(EPA) Officials.
    F. USDA Update.
    G. EPA Update.
    H. Next Meeting, Time and Place.
    I. Public Comments.

(Time will be reserved on November 29 and November 30 to receive public 
comments. Individual presentations will be limited to 5 minutes.)

Procedural

    This meeting is open to the public. At the discretion of the Chair, 
members of the public may give oral presentations during the meeting. 
Those persons wishing to make oral presentations should register in 
person at the meeting site. Those wishing to distribute written 
materials at the meeting (in conjunction with spoken comments) must 
bring 50 copies of the materials with them. Written materials for 
distribution to AAQTF members prior to the meeting must be received by 
Dr. Gelburd no later than Friday, November 3, 2006.

Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities

    For information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, please 
contact Dr. Gelburd. USDA prohibits discrimination in its programs and 
activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, 
religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Additionally, 
discrimination on the basis of political beliefs and marital or family 
status is also prohibited by statutes enforced by USDA (not all 
prohibited bases apply to all programs). Persons with disabilities who 
require alternate means for communication of program information 
(Braille, large print, audio tape, etc.) should contact the USDA's 
Target Center at (202) 720-2000 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal 
opportunity provider and employer.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on October 23, 2006.
Arlen L. Lancaster,
Chief.
 [FR Doc. E6-18491 Filed 11-1-06; 8:45 am]
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