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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER Producers Certified as Eligible for floodplain at Salcha, Alaska and to
contains documents other than rules or TAA, Contact: Farm Service Agency restore floodplain function and values.
proposed rules that are applicable to the service centers in Idaho. The planned works of improvement
public. Notices of hearings and investigations, For General Information About TAA, include the voluntary acquisition of
committee meetings, agency decisions and Contact: Jean-Louis Pajot, Coordinator, residential, commercial and other
rulings, delegations of authority, filing of
petitions and applications and agency
Trade Adjustment Assistance for property; the removal and
statements of organization and functions are Farmers, FAS, USDA, (202) 720–2916, decommissioning of buildings and other
examples of documents appearing in this e-mail: trade.adjustment@fas.usda.gov. facilities; and the re-vegetation and
section. Dated: March 28, 2005. restoration of acquired sites. Restored
A. Ellen Terpstra, land will be maintained, in perpetuity,
for floodplain use and function.
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE The Notice of a Finding of No
[FR Doc. 05–6268 Filed 3–29–05; 8:45 am]
Significant Impact (FONSI) has been
Foreign Agricultural Service BILLING CODE 3410–10–P
forwarded to the Environmental
Protection Agency and other interested
Trade Adjustment Assistance for
parties. A limited number of copies of
Farmers DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
the FONSI are available to fill single
AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural Service, Natural Resources Conservation copy requests at the above address.
USDA. Service Basic data developed during the
environmental assessment are on file
ACTION: Notice. Tanana River Floodplain Acquisition and may be reviewed by contacting Febe
Project at Salcha, Alaska Ortiz.
The Administrator, Foreign No administrative action on
Agricultural Service (FAS), approved a AGENCY: Natural Resources implementation of the proposal will be
petition for trade adjustment assistance Conservation Service, USDA. taken until 30 days after the date of this
(TAA) that was filed on February 11, ACTION: Notice of a finding of no publication in the Federal Register.
2005, by the Potato Growers of Idaho, significant impact.
Dated: March 23, 2005.
Blackfoot, Idaho. The certification date
SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) Mark R. Weatherstone,
is March 28, 2005. Beginning on this
date, Idaho potato producers who of the National Environmental Policy Acting State Conservationist.
produce fresh market potatoes will be Act of 1969; the Council on (This activity is listed in the Catalog of
eligible to apply for fiscal year 2005 Environmental Quality Guidelines (40 Federal Domestic Assistance under No.
benefits during an application period CFR, part 1500); and the Natural 10.904—Watershed Protection and Flood
ending June 27, 2005. Resources Conservation Service Prevention—and is subject to the provisions
(formerly the Soil Conservation Service) of Executive Order 12372, which requires
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Upon Guidelines (7 CFR, part 650); the intergovernmental consultation with State
investigation, the Administrator Natural Resources Conservation Service, and local officials.)
determined that increased imports of U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives [FR Doc. 05–6225 Filed 3–29–05; 8:45 am]
french fries contributed importantly to a notice that an environmental impact BILLING CODE 3410–16–P
decline in producer prices of fresh statement is not being prepared for the
potatoes in Idaho by 21 percent during Tanana River Floodplain Acquisition
January 2003 through December 2003, Project at Salcha, Alaska. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
when compared with the previous 5- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
year average. Febe Ortiz, Acting State Conservationist, Rural Utilities Service
Eligible producers must apply to the Natural Resources Conservation Service,
Announcement of Grant Application
Farm Service Agency for benefits. After Alaska State Office, 800 West Evergreen
Deadlines and Funding Levels
submitting completed applications, Avenue, Suite 100, Palmer, AK 99645–
producers shall receive technical 6539; Phone: 907–761–7760; Fax: 907– AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
assistance provided by the Extension 761–7790. ACTION: Notice of solicitation of
Service at no cost and may receive an SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The applications.
adjustment assistance payment, if environmental assessment of this
certain program criteria are satisfied. federally assisted action indicates that SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service
Applicants must obtain the technical the project will not cause significant (RUS) announces its Community
assistance from the Extension Service by local, regional, or national impacts on Connect Grant Program application
September 26, 2005, in order to be the environment. As a result of these window for funding during fiscal year
eligible for financial payments. findings, Febe Ortiz, Acting State (FY) 2005. In addition, RUS announces
Producers of raw agricultural Conservationist, has determined that the the minimum and maximum amounts
commodities wishing to learn more preparation and review of an for Community Connect grants
about TAA and how they may apply environmental impact statement are not applicable for the fiscal year. The
should contact the Department of needed for this project. Community Connect Grant Program
Agriculture at the addresses provided The project purpose is to reduce flood regulations are contained in 7 CFR 1739,
below for General Information. induced damages in the Tanana River subpart A.
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DATES: You may submit completed are not eligible for FY 2005 grant Program regulation (7 CFR 1739, subpart
applications for grants on paper or funding. A).
electronically according to the following Items in Supplementary Information II. Award Information
deadlines:
• Paper copies must carry proof of I. Funding Opportunity: Brief introduction to
A. Available Funds
the Community Connect Grant Program.
shipping no later than May 31, 2005 to II. Award Information: Available funds and 1. General. The Administrator has
be eligible for FY 2005 grant funding. minimum and maximum amounts. determined that the following amounts
Late applications are not eligible for FY III. Eligibility Information: Who is eligible, are available for grants in FY 2005
2005 grant funding. what kinds of projects are eligible, what under 7 CFR 1739.2(a).
• Electronic copies must be received criteria determine basic eligibility. 2. Grants
by May 31, 2005 to be eligible for FY IV. Application and Submission Information:
a. $8.9 million is available for grants.
2005 grant funding. Late applications Where to get application materials, what
constitutes a completed application, how Under 7 CFR 1739.2, the Administrator
are not eligible for FY 2005 grant has established a minimum grant
funding. and where to submit applications,
deadlines, items that are eligible. amount of $50,000. There is no
ADDRESSES: You may obtain application V. Application Review Information: maximum grant amount for FY 2005.
guides and materials for the Community Considerations and preferences, scoring b. Assistance instrument: RUS will
Connect Grant Program via the Internet criteria, review standards, selection execute grant documents appropriate to
at the following Web site: http:// information. the project prior to any advance of funds
www.usda.gov/rus/telecom/ VI. Award Administration Information: with successful applicants.
Award notice information, award c. Community Connect grants cannot
commconnect.htm. You may also
recipient reporting requirements.
request application guides and materials VII. Agency Contacts: Web, phone, fax, email,
be renewed. Award documents specify
from RUS by contacting the appropriate contact name. the term of each award. Applications to
individual listed in section VII of the extend existing projects are welcomed
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of I. Funding Opportunity (grant applications must be submitted
this notice. The provision of broadband during the application window) and
Submit completed paper applications transmission service is vital to the will be evaluated as new applications.
for grants to the Rural Utilities Service, economic development, education, III. Eligibility Information
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 health, and safety of rural Americans.
Independence Ave., SW., Room 2845, The purpose of the Community Connect A. Who Is Eligible for Grants? (See 7
STOP 1550, Washington, DC 20250– Grant Program is to provide financial CFR 1739.10.)
1550. Applications should be marked assistance in the form of grants to 1. Only entities legally organized as
‘‘Attention: Director, Advanced Services eligible applicants that will provide one of the following are eligible for
Division, Telecommunications currently unserved areas, on a Community Connect Grant Program
Program.’’ ‘‘community-oriented connectivity’’ financial assistance:
Submit electronic grant applications basis, with broadband transmission a. An incorporated organization,
at http://www.grants.gov (Grants.gov), service that fosters economic growth b. An Indian tribe or tribal
following the instructions you find on and delivers enhanced educational, organization, as defined in 25 U.S.C.
that Web site. health care, and public safety services. 450b(b) and (c),
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: RUS will give priority to rural areas that c. A State or local unit of government,
Orren E. Cameron III, Director, it believes have the greatest need for d. A cooperative, private corporation
Advanced Services Division, broadband transmission services, based or limited liability company organized
Telecommunications, Rural Utilities on the criteria contained herein. on a for-profit or not-for-profit basis.
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Grant authority will be used for the 2. Individuals are not eligible for
telephone: (202) 690–4493, fax: (202) deployment of broadband transmission Community Connect Grant Program
720–1051. service to extremely rural, lower-income financial assistance directly.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: communities on a ‘‘community-oriented 3. Applicants must have the legal
connectivity’’ basis. The ‘‘community- capacity and authority to own and
Overview oriented connectivity’’ concept will operate the broadband facilities as
Federal Agency: Rural Utilities stimulate practical, everyday uses and proposed in its application, to enter into
Service (RUS). applications of broadband by cultivating contracts and to otherwise comply with
Funding Opportunity Title: the deployment of new broadband applicable federal statutes and
Community Connect Grant Program. transmission services that improve regulations.
Announcement Type: Initial economic development and provide
enhanced educational and health care B. What Are the Basic Eligibility
announcement.
Catalog of Federal Domestic opportunities in rural areas. Such an Requirements for a Project?
Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.863. approach will also give rural 1. Required matching contributions.
Dates: You may submit completed communities the opportunity to benefit Please see 7 CFR 1739.14 for the
applications for grants on paper or from the advanced technologies that are requirement. Grant applicants must
electronically according to the following necessary to achieve these goals. Please demonstrate a matching contribution, in
deadlines: see 7 CFR 1739, subpart A for specifics. cash or in kind (new, non-depreciated
• Paper copies must carry proof of This notice has been formatted to items), of at least fifteen (15) percent of
shipping no later than May 31, 2005, to conform to a policy directive issued by the total amount of RUS financial
be eligible for FY 2005 grant funding. the Office of Federal Financial assistance requested. Matching
Late applications are not eligible for FY Management (OFFM) of the Office of contributions must be used for eligible
2005 grant funding. Management and Budget (OMB), purposes of Community Connect grant
• Electronic copies must be received published in the Federal Register on assistance (see 7 CFR 1739.14).
by May 31, 2005, to be eligible for FY June 23, 2003. This Notice does not 2. To be eligible for a grant, the
2005 grant funding. Late applications change the Community Connect Grant Project must (see 7 CFR 1739.11):
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costs nothing and requires a short d. Grants.gov contains full Salary and administrative expenses will
telephone call to Dun and Bradstreet. instructions on all required passwords, be subject to review, and may be limited
Please see the Community Connect Web credentialing and software. by RUS for reasonableness in relation to
site or Grants.gov for more information e. RUS encourages applicants who the scope of the Project; and
on how to obtain a DUNS number or wish to apply through Grants.gov to e. The purchase of land, buildings, or
how to verify your organization’s submit their applications in advance of building construction needed to carry
number. the deadline. out the Project.
f. If a system problem occurs or you
C. How Many Copies of an Application 2. Ineligible Grant Purposes
have technical difficulties with an
Are Required? a. Grant funds may not be used to
electronic application, please use the
1. Applications submitted on paper: customer support resources available at finance the duplication of any existing
Submit the original application and two the Grants.gov Web site. Broadband Transmission Service
(2) copies to RUS. g. New information for FY 2005: RUS provided by another entity.
2. Electronically submitted clarifies its application of the definition b. Facilities financed with grant funds
applications: The additional paper of ‘‘community’’ to enable more rural cannot be utilized, in any way, to
copies for RUS are not necessary if you areas to qualify for application to this provide local exchange
submit the application electronically program. telecommunications service to any
through Grants.gov. (i) A Census Designated Place will person or entity already receiving such
D. How and Where To Submit an now be recognized as an unincorporated service.
Application town, village or borough. 3. Please see 7 CFR 1739.3 for
(ii) Communities recognized by the definitions, 7 CFR 1739.12 for eligible
Grant applications may be submitted Count Question Resolution Process will grant purposes, and 7 CFR 1739.13 for
on paper or electronically. now be accepted as being in the ‘‘latest ineligible grant purposes.
1. Submitting Applications on Paper U.S. Census’’. V. Application Review Information
a. Address paper applications for E. Deadlines A. Criteria
grants to the Rural Utilities Service, U.S.
1. Paper applications must be
Department of Agriculture, 1400 1. Grant applications are scored
postmarked and mailed, shipped, or
Independence Ave., SW., Room 2845, competitively and subject to the criteria
sent overnight no later than May 31,
STOP 1550, Washington, DC 20250– listed below.
2005 to be eligible for FY 2005 grant
1550. Applications should be marked 2. Grant application scoring criteria
funding.
‘‘Attention: Director, Advanced Services (total possible points: 100). See 7 CFR
2. Electronic grant applications must
Division, Telecommunications 1739.17 for the items that will be
be received by May 31, 2005 to be
Program.’’ reviewed during scoring and for scoring
b. Paper applications must show proof eligible for FY 2005 funding. Late
criteria.
of mailing or shipping consisting of one applications are not eligible for FY 2005
a. The rurality of the Project (up to 40
of the following: grant funding.
points);
(i) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service F. Funding Restrictions b. The economic need of the Project’s
(USPS) postmark; Service Area (up to 30 points); and
(ii) A legible mail receipt with the 1. Eligible Grant Purposes
c. The ‘‘community-oriented
date of mailing stamped by the USPS; or Grant funds may be used to finance: connectivity’’ benefits derived from the
(iii) A dated shipping label, invoice, a. The construction, acquisition, or proposed service (up to 30 points).
or receipt from a commercial carrier. leasing of facilities, including spectrum,
c. Due to screening procedures at the to deploy Broadband Transmission B. Review Standards
Department of Agriculture, packages Service to all participating Critical 1. All applications for grants must be
arriving via the USPS are irradiated, Community Facilities and all required delivered to RUS at the address and by
which can damage the contents. RUS facilities needed to offer such service to the date specified in this notice (see also
encourages applicants to consider the residential and business customers 7 CFR 1739.2) to be eligible for funding.
impact of this procedure in selecting located within the proposed Service RUS will review each application for
their application delivery method. Area; conformance with the provisions of this
2. Electronically Submitted b. The improvement, expansion, part. RUS may contact the applicant for
Applications construction, or acquisition of a additional information or clarification.
Community Center that furnishes free 2. Incomplete applications as of the
a. Applications will not be accepted access to broadband Internet service, deadline for submission will not be
via facsimile machine transmission or provided that the Community Center is considered. If an application is
electronic mail. open and accessible to area residents determined to be incomplete, the
b. Electronic applications for grants
before, during, and after normal working applicant will be notified in writing and
will be accepted if submitted through
hours and on Saturday or Sunday. Grant the application will be returned with no
the Federal government’s Grants.gov
funds provided for such costs shall not further action.
initiative at http://www.grants.gov.
c. How to use Grants.gov: exceed the greater of five percent (5%) 3. Applications conforming with this
(i) Navigate your Web browser to of the grant amount requested or part will then be evaluated
http://www.grants.gov. $100,000; competitively by a panel of RUS
(ii) Follow the instructions on that c. End-User Equipment needed to employees selected by the
Web site to find grant information. carry out the Project; Administrator of RUS, and will be
(iii) Download a copy of the d. Operating expenses incurred in awarded points as described in the
application package. providing Broadband Transmission scoring criteria in 7 CFR 1739.17.
(iv) Complete the package off-line. Service to Critical Community Facilities Applications will be ranked and grants
(v) Upload and submit the application for the first 2 years of operation and in awarded in rank order until all grant
via the Grants.gov Web site. providing training and instruction. funds are expended.
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4. Regardless of the score an B. Phone: (202) 690–4493. this information, we would be unable to
application receives, if RUS determines C. Fax: (202) 720–1051. determine if a firm is eligible for U.S.
that the Project is technically or D. Main point of contact: Orren E. government advocacy.
financially infeasible, RUS will notify Cameron III, Director, Advanced Affected Public: Business community.
the applicant, in writing, and the Services Division, Telecommunications Frequency: On occasion.
application will be returned with no Program, Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
further action. Department of Agriculture. obtain or retain a benefit, voluntary.
OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker,
C. Selection Process Dated: March 24, 2005.
(202) 395–7340.
Grant applications are ranked by final Curtis M. Anderson, Copies of the above information
score. RUS selects applications based on Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. collection proposal can be obtained by
those rankings, subject to the [FR Doc. 05–6267 Filed 3–29–05; 8:45 am] writing Diana Hynek, Departmental
availability of funds. BILLING CODE 3410–15–P Paperwork Clearance Officer,
VI. Award Administration Information Department of Commerce, Room 6625,
14th & Constitution Avenue, NW.,
A. Award Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Washington, DC 20230; e-mail:
RUS recognizes that each funded dHynek@doc.gov.
project is unique, and therefore may Submission for OMB Review; Written comments and
attach conditions to different projects’ Comment Request recommendations for the proposed
award documents. RUS generally DOC has submitted to the Office for information collection should be sent to
notifies applicants whose projects are Management and Budget (OMB) for David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, at
selected for awards by faxing an award clearance the following proposal for David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov or fax
letter. RUS follows the award letter with collection of information under the (202) 395–7285, within 30 days of the
a grant agreement that contains all the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction publication of this notice in the Federal
terms and conditions for the grant. An Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Register.
applicant must execute and return the Agency: International Trade Dated: March 24, 2005.
grant agreement, accompanied by any Administration. Madeleine Clayton,
additional items required by the grant Title: Advocacy Questionnaire. Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
agreement. OMB Number: 0625–0220. Information Officer.
B. Administrative and National Policy Agency Form Number: ITA–4133P. [FR Doc. 05–6229 Filed 3–29–05; 8:45 am]
Requirements Type of Request: Regular Submission. BILLING CODE 3510–FP–P
Burden: 205 hours.
The items listed in paragraph IV.B.2.k
Number of Respondents: 200.
of this notice, and the Community
Avg. Hours Per Response: 30 minutes. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Connect Grant Program regulation,
Needs and Uses: The International
application guide and accompanying Submission for OMB Review;
Trade Administration’s (ITA) Advocacy
materials implement the appropriate Comment Request
Center marshals federal resources to
administrative and national policy
assist U.S. firms competing for foreign The Department of Commerce has
requirements.
government procurements worldwide. submitted to the Office of Management
C. Reporting The Advocacy Center works closely and Budget (OMB) for clearance the
1. Performance reporting. All with the Trade Promotion Coordination following proposal for collection of
recipients of Community Connect Grant Committee which is chaired by the information under the provisions of the
Program financial assistance must Secretary of Commerce and includes 19 Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
provide annual performance activity Federal agencies involved in export Chapter 35).
reports to RUS until the project is promotion. Agency: National Oceanic and
complete and the funds are expended. A Advocacy assistance is wide and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
final performance report is also varied, but most often is employed to Title: Gear-Marking Requirements in
required; the final report may serve as assist U.S. commercial interests that Antarctic Fisheries.
the last annual report. The final report must deal with foreign governments or Form Number(s): None.
must include an evaluation of the government-owned corporations to win OMB Approval Number: 0648–0367.
success of the project. See 7 CFR or maintain business transactions in Type of Request: Regular submission.
1739.19. foreign markets. The Advocacy Center is Burden Hours: 11.
2. Financial reporting. All recipients at the core of the President’s National Number of Respondents: 4.
of Community Connect Grant Program Export Strategy and its goal to ensure Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours,
financial assistance must provide an opportunities for American companies 45 minutes.
annual audit, beginning with the first in the international marketplace. Needs and Uses: The vessels
year a portion of the financial assistance The purpose of the Advocacy participating in Antarctic fisheries must
is expended. Audits are governed by Questionnaire is to collect the necessary mark the vessel’s fishing gear with
United States Department of Agriculture information to evaluate whether a firm official vessel identification number,
audit regulations. Please see 7 CFR qualifies for USG advocacy assistance. Federal permit or tag number, or some
1739.20. The Advocacy Center, appropriate ITA other specified form of identification.
officials, officers at U.S. Embassies/ The information is used for enforcement
VII. Agency Contacts Consulates worldwide, and other federal purposes. The authority for this
A. Web site: http://www.usda.gov/rus/ government agencies that provide requirement comes from the Antarctic
commconnect.htm. The RUS’s Web site advocacy support (the Advocacy Marine Living Resources Convention
maintains up-to-date resources and Network) to U.S. firms, will request Act of 1984.
contact information for the Community firm(s) seeking USG advocacy support Affected Public: Business or other for-
Connect Grant Program. to complete the questionnaire. Without profit organizations.
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