[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 220 (Wednesday, November 15, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66498-66499]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-19267]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


Notice of Availability of the ``Natural Resources Conservation 
Service Conservation Programs Manual--Part 513: Resource Conservation 
and Development (RC&D) Program''

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, Department of 
Agriculture.

ACTION: Notice; correction.

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SUMMARY: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) published in 
the Federal Register notice of October 24, 2006, (71 FR 62246) a 
document with an incorrect URL. The incorrect URL is located in the 
SUMMARY section on page 62247. This notice corrects the previously 
published document.
    The Department of Agriculture (USDA), NRC seeks comments on the 
proposed revision of the ``Natural Resources Conservation Service 
Conservation Programs Manual--Part 513: Resource Conservation and 
Development (RC&D) Program.'' USDA asks for comments from RC&D Council 
members and individuals from tribal, State, and local governments and 
organizations involved in either natural resource conservation or 
community development groups. These comments will assist USDA in policy 
development and implementation of the RC&D Program. This manual is used 
by NRCS, 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_7_1_a.pdf.

DATES: 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, NRCS, Room 5245-South, 1400 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-9410.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terry D'Addio: (202) 720-0557; fax: 
(202) 690-0639; e-mail: terry.d'[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ``Conservation Programs Manual: Part 
513--RC&D Program'' is a document used by NRCS, 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

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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 November 3, 2006.
Arlen L. Lancaster,
Chief.
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