[December 9, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 236)]
[Unified Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
7 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I-VII, IX-XII, XIV-XVIII, XXI, XXIV-XXIX
9 CFR Chs. I-IV
36 CFR Ch. II
41 CFR Ch. 4
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, Fall 2002
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of significant and
not significant regulations being developed in agencies of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) in conformance with Executive Order
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' The agenda also describes
regulations affecting small entities as required by section 602 of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, Public Law 96-354. This agenda also
identifies regulatory actions that are being reviewed in compliance
with section 610(c) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We invite public
comment on those actions.
USDA has attempted to list all regulations and regulatory
reviews pending at the time of publication except for minor and
routine or repetitive actions, but some may have been inadvertently
missed. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item
from this listing. Also, the dates shown for the steps of each
action are estimated and are not commitments to act on or by the
date shown.
For this edition of the USDA regulatory agenda, the most
important significant regulatory actions are included in part II of
this issue of the Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are
listed in the table of contents below and are denoted by a
bracketed bold reference, which directs the reader to the
appropriate sequence number in part II.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on any
specific entry shown in this agenda, please contact the person listed
for that action. Requests for copies of the agenda should include a
self-addressed, stamped envelope and be directed to: Regulatory Agenda,
OBPA, Office of the Secretary, Room 118-E, Jamie Whitten Building, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250, (202) 720-1272.
Dated: October 11, 2002.
Jacquelyn Y. Chandler,
Chief, Legislative and Regulatory and Automated Systems Staff.
Agricultural Marketing Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
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169 National Laboratory Accreditation Program........................................... 0581-AB42
170 Changes in Fees for Federal Grading and Certification of Livestock for Chicago 0581-AB66
Mercantile Exchange Futures Deliveries..............................................
171 Discontinue the Official Grading of Imported Beef, Lamb, Veal, and Calf Carcasses 0581-AB90
Under the Authority of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.......................
172 Revision of Regulations Governing the Inspection and Grading Service of Manufactured 0581-AB93
or Processed Dairy Products (DA-00-08)..............................................
173 National Organic Program: Add Standards for Mushroom, Apiculture, Greenhouse, and 0581-AB96
Hydroponic Production Systems and the Handling of Honey (TM-01-09)..................
174 National Organic Program: Add Standards for the Organic Certification of Wild 0581-AB97
Captured Aquatic Animals (TM-01-08).................................................
175 Livestock Mandatory Reporting Program--Lamb Amendment (LS-01-08) (Reg Plan Seq No. 0581-AB98
1)..................................................................................
176 Establishing Fees for Voluntary Quality Systems Certification Services (LS-00-13)... 0581-AC08
177 Voluntary Federal Meat Grading and Certification Services (LS-02-06)................ 0581-AC13
178 Exemption of Organic Producers From Research and Promotion/Marketing Order 0581-AC15
Assessment (PY-02-002)..............................................................
179 National Dairy Promotion and Research Program (DA-02-03) (Reg Plan Seq No. 2)....... 0581-AC16
180 User fees for 2003 Crop Cotton Classification Services (CN-02-006).................. 0581-AC17
181 PACA: Coating or Battering Fruits and Vegetables Does Not Alter Their Character (FV- 0581-AC21
02-369).............................................................................
182 Plant Variety Protection Services (ST-02-02)........................................ 0581-AC22
183 USDA ``Produced From'' Grademark for Shell Eggs (PY-02-007)......................... 0581-AC24
184 Administrative Requirements for Voluntary Shell Egg, Poultry, and Rabbit Grading (PY- 0581-AC25
02-003).............................................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Agricultural Marketing Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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185 Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Order (FV-01-705)................. 0581-AB92
186 Mango Promotion, Research, and Information Order (FV-01-707)........................ 0581-AC05
187 Flue-Cured Tobacco Advisory Committee: Amendment to Regulations (TB-02-14).......... 0581-AC11
188 Quality Systems Verification Program (LS-02-10)..................................... 0581-AC12
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189 National Organic Program, Amendment to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited 0581-AC19
Substances..........................................................................
190 Tobacco Inspection: Mandatory Grading (TB-02-11).................................... 0581-AC20
191 Establishment of Minimum Quality and Handling Standards for Domestic and Imported 0581-AC23
Peanuts Marketed in the U.S. and Termination of the Peanut Marketing Agreement and
Associated Rules and Regulations....................................................
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Agricultural Marketing Service--Long-Term Actions
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Sequence Title Identification
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192 Cotton Futures Act: Changing the Destination of Spot Markets (CN-01-004)............ 0581-AC00
193 Voluntary Egg, Poultry, and Rabbit Grading, Increase in Fees and Charges (PY-02-002) 0581-AC10
194 Removal of Cottonseed Chemist Licensing Program and Fees (ST-02-03)................. 0581-AC18
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Agricultural Marketing Service--Completed Actions
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Sequence Title Identification
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195 General Specifications for Dairy Plants Approved for USDA Inspection and Grading.... 0581-AB59
196 Revision of User Fees for 2002 Crop Cotton Classification Services.................. 0581-AC04
197 Establishing a Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order (LS-01-12)........... 0581-AC06
198 Fluid Milk Promotion Program (DA-02-02)............................................. 0581-AC14
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Agricultural Marketing Service--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
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0581-AC09 California Prune/Plum (Tree Removal) Program, Extension of Program 08/08/2002 Withdrawn
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Farm Service Agency--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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199 Regulatory Streamlining of the Farm Service Agency's Direct Farm Loan Programs...... 0560-AF60
200 Producer Disqualification for Crop Insurance Fraud.................................. 0560-AG70
201 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Loan Eligibility With Prior Debt Forgiveness............ 0560-AG81
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Farm Service Agency--Final Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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202 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Conservation Reserve Program............................ 0560-AG74
203 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--General Credit Provisions............................... 0560-AG78
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Farm Service Agency--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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204 Amendments to the Standards for Approval of Warehouse for Commodity Credit 0560-AE50
Corporation Storage Contracts.......................................................
205 Deletion of FSA Regulations Regarding Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program. 0560-AE54
206 Amendments to the Debt Settlement Policies and Procedures To Conform to the Debt 0560-AF22
Collection Improvement Act of 1996..................................................
207 Amendments to the Conservation Reserve Program Regulations Regarding Land 0560-AF77
Eligibility.........................................................................
208 Emergency Conservation Program...................................................... 0560-AG26
209 Interest Assistance Program......................................................... 0560-AG46
210 Ocean Freight Claims Administrative Appeal Process.................................. 0560-AG49
211 Elimination of 30-Day Past-Due Period for Farm Loan Program Borrowers............... 0560-AG50
212 Tobacco Marketing Quotas, Cards, Penalty Provisions, Recordkeeping and Reporting.... 0560-AG52
213 Rescheduling Guaranteed Loans With Balloon Payments, Clarification of Annual 0560-AG53
Analysis Requirements for Guaranteed Lenders, and Subordination Requirements........
214 Amendment to the Regulations for Determining Acreage for Skip-Row Cotton............ 0560-AG55
215 Prompt Disaster Set-Aside Consideration and Primary Loan Servicing.................. 0560-AG56
216 2002-Crop Marketing Quotas and Price Support Levels for Five Kinds of Tobacco....... 0560-AG58
217 2002-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level for Burley Tobacco................ 0560-AG59
218 2002-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level for Flue-Cured Tobacco............ 0560-AG60
219 Servicing Minor Farm Loan Program Loans............................................. 0560-AG67
220 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payments.................... 0560-AG71
221 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Assistance for Livestock Producers...................... 0560-AG76
222 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Acreage Reporting and Common Provisions................. 0560-AG79
223 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Equitable Relief........................................ 0560-AG80
224 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Tree Assistance Program................................. 0560-AG83
225 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Bioenergy Program....................................... 0560-AG84
226 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Income Limits........................................... 0560-AG86
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Farm Service Agency--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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227 Mediation; Agricultural Loan Mediation Program...................................... 0560-AE26
228 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program Regulations for the 2001 and Succeeding 0560-AG20
Crop Years..........................................................................
229 Conservation of Farmable Wetlands................................................... 0560-AG38
230 Tobacco Loss Assistance Program and Amendments to the Tobacco Marketing Quota 0560-AG40
Regulations.........................................................................
231 Collecting Guaranteed Loss Payments From FSA Farm Loan Program Borrowers............ 0560-AG44
232 Implementation of the U.S. Warehouse Act of 2000.................................... 0560-AG45
233 Horse Breeder Loans................................................................. 0560-AG62
234 Apple Market Loss Payment Program II................................................ 0560-AG63
235 Limitations on Amount of Guaranteed Farm Ownership and Operating Loans.............. 0560-AG64
236 Sale and Purchase of Flue-Cured Tobacco Across County Lines (Florida and Georgia)... 0560-AG68
237 Boll Weevil Eradication Loan Program................................................ 0560-AG69
238 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Marketing Assistance Loans and Loan Deficiency Payments; 0560-AG72
Milk Price Support and Dairy Market Loss; Apple Market Loss.........................
239 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Sugar Program........................................... 0560-AG73
240 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Termination of Peanut Market Quota Program and Revised 0560-AG75
Flue-Cured Tobacco Reserve Stock Level..............................................
241 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Payment Limits.......................................... 0560-AG77
242 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Sea Grass and Sea Oats Eligibility for the Non-Insured 0560-AG82
Disaster Assistance Program.........................................................
243 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Apple Market Loss Assistance Payment Program III........ 0560-AG85
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Regulation
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0560-AF36 Amendment to the Farm Reconstitution Regulations 05/20/2002 Withdrawn
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0560-AF71 Low Documentation Loan 04/01/2002 Merged With 0560-AG60
0560-AG07 Designation of Non-Auction Tobacco 06/05/2002 Withdrawn
0560-AG14 Agricultural Disaster and Market Assistance 05/20/2002 Merged With 0560-AG72
0560-AG42 Collection of Appraisal Fees for Farm Loan Programs, Insured Loans 06/03/2002 Withdrawn
0560-AG47 Non-Recourse Cotton Loan and Loan Deficiency Payment Programs; Upland Cotton First Handler 08/19/2002 Withdrawn
Marketing Certificate Program; and Seed Cotton Recourse Loan Program
0560-AG54 General Regulations Governing Commodity Loans for 1998 and Subsequent Crops 09/01/2002 Withdrawn
0560-AG57 2002-Crop Peanuts National Poundage Quota for Quota Peanuts 05/20/2002 Withdrawn
0560-AG65 Clarification of Guaranteed Farm Ownership and Operating Loan Requirements 06/03/2002 Merged With 0560-AG53
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Prerule Stage
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Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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244 Potential Pathways for the Spread of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy in U.S. 0579-AB43
Livestock...........................................................................
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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245 Importation of Fuji Variety Apples From the Republic of Korea....................... 0579-AA93
246 Blood and Tissue Collection at Livestock Slaughtering Establishments................ 0579-AB13
247 Plum Pox Compensation............................................................... 0579-AB19
248 Bees, Beekeeping Byproducts, and Beekeeping Equipment (Section 610 Review).......... 0579-AB20
249 Veterinary Diagnostic User Fees--5-Year Plan for Fees (Section 610 Review).......... 0579-AB22
250 Salmonella Enteritidis Phage-Type 4; Remove Import Restrictions..................... 0579-AB31
251 Chronic Wasting Disease in Elk and Deer; Interstate Movement Restrictions and 0579-AB35
Payment of Indemnity (Reg Plan Seq No. 3)...........................................
252 Importation of Milk and Milk Products From FMD Countries............................ 0579-AB38
253 Importation of Solid Wood Packing Material; Adoption of International Standards..... 0579-AB48
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Final Rule Stage
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254 Animal Welfare; Inspection, Licensing, and Procurement of Animals (Section 610 0579-AA94
Review).............................................................................
255 Phytosanitary Treatment by Irradiation of Imported Fresh Fruits and Vegetables...... 0579-AA97
256 Importation of Unmanufactured Wood Articles From Mexico............................. 0579-AB02
257 Establishment of Regions in the European Union for Classical Swine Fever, Foot-and- 0579-AB03
Mouth Disease, and Swine Vesicular Disease..........................................
258 Nursery Stock Regulations (Section 610 Review)...................................... 0579-AB23
259 Foot-and-Mouth Disease; Payment of Indemnity (Reg Plan Seq No. 4)................... 0579-AB34
260 Infectious Salmon Anemia; Payment of Indemnity...................................... 0579-AB37
261 Animal Welfare; Policy on Training and Handling of Potentially Dangerous Animals.... 0579-AB39
262 Additional Restrictions on the Importation of Certain Ruminant Meat, Meat Products, 0579-AB41
and Edible Products Other Than Meat From BSE Regions................................
263 Brucellosis in Sheep, Goats, and Horses; Payment of Indemnity (Section 610 Review).. 0579-AB42
264 Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza; Payment of Indemnity................................ 0579-AB46
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265 Biological Agents and Toxins (Reg Plan Seq No. 5)................................... 0579-AB47
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Long-Term Actions
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Sequence Title Identification
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266 Importation of Certain Embryos and Animal Semen (Section 610 Review)................ 0579-AA63
267 Plant Pest Regulations; Update of Current Provisions (Section 610 Review)........... 0579-AA80
268 Importation of Solid Wood Packing Material.......................................... 0579-AA99
269 Horse Protection; Horse Industry Organizations...................................... 0579-AB04
270 Pseudorabies in Swine; Payment of Indemnity......................................... 0579-AB10
271 Phytosanitary Certificates for Imported Fruits and Vegetables....................... 0579-AB18
272 Animal Welfare: Marine Mammals; Nonconsensus Language and Interactive Programs...... 0579-AB24
273 Importation Prohibitions Because of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy................ 0579-AB26
274 Animals Destroyed Because of Tuberculosis; Payment of Indemnity..................... 0579-AB29
275 Draft Action Plan for the Noxious Weeds Program..................................... 0579-AB30
276 Tuberculosis; Indemnity for Dairy Cattle............................................ 0579-AB36
277 Amend Regulations To Harmonize Our Import Requirements With Proposed National 0579-AB44
Tuberculosis Eradication Program....................................................
278 Karnal Bunt Compensation............................................................ 0579-AB45
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Completed Actions
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Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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279 Importation of Clementines From Spain............................................... 0579-AB40
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Discontinued Entries
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0579-AB21 Exportation of Livestock 08/20/2002 Withdrawn
0579-AB25 Animal Welfare; Policy on Environment Enhancement for Nonhuman Primates 04/29/2002 Withdrawn
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identification
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280 Matching Requirements for Formula Funds for Agricultural Research and Extension 0524-AA25
Activities at the 1890 Land-Grant Institutions and at the 1862 Land-Grant
Institutions in Insular Areas.......................................................
281 CSREES Agricultural Extension Formula Programs--Administrative Provisions........... 0524-AA26
282 CSREES Agricultural Research Formula Programs--Administrative Provisions............ 0524-AA27
283 CSREES Non-Formula Grant Programs--Administrative Provisions........................ 0524-AA28
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Rural Housing Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identification
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284 Civil Rights Compliance Requirements--1901-E to 1940-D.............................. 0575-AA83
285 National Flood Insurance Regulations................................................ 0575-AC07
286 Servicing Community Programs Loans and Grants....................................... 0575-AC12
287 Multi-Family Housing (MFH) (Reg Plan Seq No. 6)..................................... 0575-AC13
288 Self-Help Technical Assistance Grants............................................... 0575-AC20
289 Community Facilities Direct Loan Program--Consolidate, Simplify, and Update 0575-AC27
Regulations.........................................................................
290 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program--Secondary Mortgage Market Participation.... 0575-AC28
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Rural Housing Service--Final Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identification
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291 Environmental Program............................................................... 0575-AB98
292 Direct Section 502 and 504 Single-Family Housing Program............................ 0575-AB99
293 Guaranteed Single-Family Housing.................................................... 0575-AC18
294 Operating Assistance for Migrant Farmworker Projects................................ 0575-AC24
295 Technical Assistance To Encourage the Development of Domestic and Migrant Farm Labor 0575-AC25
Housing.............................................................................
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Federal Crop Insurance Corporation--Proposed Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identification
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296 General Administrative Regulations; Subpart D; Application for Crop Insurance....... 0563-AB00
297 General Administrative Regulations; Movement of Business Among Insurance Providers.. 0563-AB71
298 General Administrative Regulations; Sanctions....................................... 0563-AB73
299 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Blueberry Crop Insurance Provisions.............. 0563-AB76
300 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Nursery Crop Insurance Provisions................ 0563-AB80
301 General Administrative Regulations; Actual Production History....................... 0563-AB83
302 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Basic Provisions and General Administrative 0563-AB85
Regulations, Subpart T, Regulations for Implementation..............................
303 General Administrative Regulations; Subpart L--Reinsurance Agreement--Standards for 0563-AB86
Approval; Regulations for the 1997 and Subsequent Reinsurance Years.................
304 General Administrative Regulations; Quality Assurance and Performance Measurement 0563-AB88
System for the Federal Crop Insurance Program.......................................
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Federal Crop Insurance Corporation--Final Rule Stage
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305 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Small Grains Crop Insurance Provisions and Wheat 0563-AB63
Winter Coverage Endorsement.........................................................
306 General Administrative Regulations; Nonstandard Underwriting Classification System.. 0563-AB66
307 General Administrative Regulations; Premium Reductions; Payments of Rebates, 0563-AB70
Dividends, and Patronage Refunds; and Payments to Insured-Owned and Record-
Controlling Entities................................................................
308 Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement; Group Risk Plan of Insurance Regulations; 0563-AB81
Basic Provisions....................................................................
309 General Administrative Regulations; Submission of Policies and Provisions of 0563-AB84
Policies and Rates of Premiums......................................................
310 Common Crop Insurance Regulations................................................... 0563-AB87
311 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Sunflower, Coarse Grains, Safflower, Dry Pea, 0563-AB89
Rice, and Dry Bean Crop Insurance Provisions........................................
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Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identification
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312 Livestock Purchase or Sale: Prohibit Non-Reporting of Price......................... 0580-AA65
313 Prohibition on Disguising Grain Quality............................................. 0580-AA77
314 Fees for Official Inspection and Official Weighing Services......................... 0580-AA80
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Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration--Final Rule Stage
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315 Tolerances for Dividers............................................................. 0580-AA57
316 Review Inspection Requirements...................................................... 0580-AA58
317 Swine Packer Marketing Contracts.................................................... 0580-AA71
318 Exceptions to Geographic Areas for Official Agencies Under the USGSA................ 0580-AA76
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Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
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0580-AA78 Laboratory Proficiency Program 07/01/2002 Withdrawn
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Food and Nutrition Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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319 Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): 0584-AB10
Miscellaneous Provisions............................................................
320 Intentional Program Violation Reporting and Computer Matching Requirements That 0584-AB51
Affect the Food Stamp Program.......................................................
321 FSP: Civil Rights Data Collections.................................................. 0584-AC75
322 Commodity Supplemental Food Program: Plain Language, Program Accountability, and 0584-AC84
Program Flexibility.................................................................
323 Food Stamp Program: Administrative Cost Reimbursement............................... 0584-AC86
324 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): 0584-AC90
Revisions in the WIC Food Packages (Reg Plan Seq No. 7).............................
325 Improving Access to the Food Stamp Program for Persons With Limited English 0584-AD06
Proficiency.........................................................................
326 Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations: Resource Limits and Exclusions, 0584-AD12
Extended Certification Periods, and Transitional Benefits...........................
327 Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP): At-Risk Afterschool Suppers.............. 0584-AD15
328 Food Stamp Program: Administrative Sanctions Imposed Against Violating Electronic 0584-AD18
Benefits Transfer (EBT) Stores......................................................
329 Food Stamp Program: Simplification and State Flexibility (Reg Plan Seq No. 8)....... 0584-AD22
330 Food Stamp Program: Administrative Review Requirements--Food Retailers/Wholesalers.. 0584-AD23
331 Food Stamp Program: Clarifications and Corrections to Recipient Claim Establishment 0584-AD25
and Collection Standards............................................................
332 FSP: EBT and Retail Food Stores Provisions of the Farm Security and Rural Investment 0584-AD28
Act of 2002.........................................................................
333 FSP: High Performance Bonuses (Reg Plan Seq No. 9).................................. 0584-AD29
334 FSP: Eligibility and Certification Provisions of the Farm Security and Rural 0584-AD30
Investment Act of 2002 (Reg Plan Seq No. 10)........................................
335 FSP: Quality Control Provisions of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 0584-AD31
2002 (Reg Plan Seq No. 11)..........................................................
336 FSP: Employment and Training Program Provisions of the Farm Security and Rural 0584-AD32
Investment Act of 2002 (Reg Plan Seq No. 12)........................................
337 Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)--Allocation of Administrative Funds...... 0584-AD33
338 Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).................................... 0584-AD35
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Food and Nutrition Service--Final Rule Stage
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339 WIC: Requirements for and Evaluation of WIC Program Requests for Bids for Infant 0584-AB52
Formula Rebate Contracts............................................................
340 Food Stamp Program: Anticipating Income and Reporting Changes....................... 0584-AB57
341 Child and Adult Care Food Program: Improving Management and Program Integrity (Reg 0584-AC24
Plan Seq No. 13)....................................................................
342 Food Stamp Program Regulatory Review: FSP Standards for Approval and Operation of 0584-AC37
Food Stamp Electronic Benefit Transfer Systems......................................
343 National School Lunch Program: Reimbursement for Snacks in Afterschool Care Programs 0584-AC72
344 FSP: Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Systems Interoperability and Portability..... 0584-AC91
345 Special Nutrition Programs: Disclosure of Children's Eligibility Information Under 0584-AC95
the Child Nutrition Programs........................................................
346 Implementation of Poultry Substitution Pilot as Permanent and Modification of 0584-AD08
Commodity Recordkeeping Requirements................................................
347 Special Nutrition Programs: Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations; Nondiscretionary 0584-AD16
Technical Amendments................................................................
348 Expanded Verification of Eligibility Summary Requirements........................... 0584-AD20
349 Privacy Act: Revision of an Existing System of Records.............................. 0584-AD24
350 Afterschool Snacks Under the Child and Adult Care Food Program...................... 0584-AD27
351 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): 0584-AD34
Exclusion of Military Housing Payments..............................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Food and Nutrition Service--Long-Term Actions
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352 Child and Adult Care Food Program: Implementing Legislative Reforms To Strengthen 0584-AC94
Program Integrity...................................................................
353 State Administrative Expense Funds: Plain Language Rewrite.......................... 0584-AC96
354 Special Milk Program for Children: Plain Language Revision and Reorganization....... 0584-AC97
355 Food Distribution Programs: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 250, Donation of 0584-AC98
Foods for Use in the United States, Its Territories and Possessions, and Areas Under
Its Jurisdiction....................................................................
356 Food Distribution Programs: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 251, The Emergency 0584-AC99
Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).....................................................
357 Food Distribution Programs: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 252, The National 0584-AD00
Commodity Processing Program (NCP)..................................................
358 Food Distribution Programs: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 253, the Food 0584-AD01
Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).................................
359 Food Distribution Programs: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 254, the Food 0584-AD02
Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) in Oklahoma.....................
360 Nutrition Education and Training Program: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 227.. 0584-AD03
361 State Agency Liabilities and Federal Sanctions...................................... 0584-AD04
362 Payments of Certain Administrative Costs of State Agencies.......................... 0584-AD05
363 School Breakfast Program: Plain Language Revision and Reorganization................ 0584-AD10
364 WIC: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 248, Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.... 0584-AD11
365 Food Stamp Program: Vehicle and Maximum Excess Shelter Expense Deduction Provisions 0584-AD13
of Public Law 106-387...............................................................
366 CNP: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 225, Summer Food Service Program.......... 0584-AD17
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Food and Nutrition Service--Completed Actions
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367 Food Stamp Program: Work Provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work 0584-AC45
Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and the Food Stamp Provisions of the Balanced
Budget Act of 1997..................................................................
368 National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and Child and Adult Care 0584-AD26
Food Program--Amendments to the Infant Meal Pattern.................................
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Prerule Stage
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Sequence Title Identification
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369 Poultry Inspection: Revision of Finished Product Standards With Respect to Ingesta.. 0583-AC77
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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370 Transportation, Storage, and Other Handling of Potentially Hazardous Foods.......... 0583-AC05
371 Grant and Inauguration of Inspection................................................ 0583-AC07
372 Performance Standards for Bacon (Reg Plan Seq No. 14)............................... 0583-AC49
373 Reform of Regulations on Imported Meat and Poultry Products......................... 0583-AC56
374 Egg and Egg Products Inspection Regulations (Reg Plan Seq No. 15)................... 0583-AC58
375 Labeling--Generic Approval and Regulation Consolidation............................. 0583-AC59
376 Pathogen Reduction; Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Systems; 0583-AC63
Additions to Generic E. Coli Criteria...............................................
377 Food Standards; Guiding Principles and Food Standards Modernization................. 0583-AC72
378 Petitions for Rulemaking............................................................ 0583-AC81
379 Classes of Poultry Updating Poultry Class Standards................................. 0583-AC83
380 Elimination of Chilling Time and Temperature Requirements for Ready-To-Cook Poultry 0583-AC87
(Section 610 Review) (Reg Plan Seq No. 16)..........................................
381 Emergency Regulations To Prevent Meat Food and Meat Products That May Contain the 0583-AC88
BSE Agent From Entering Commerce (Reg Plan Seq No. 17)..............................
382 Addition of San Marino to the List of Countries Eligible To Export Meat and Meat 0583-AC91
Products to the United States.......................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Food Safety and Inspection Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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383 Beef or Pork With Barbecue Sauce; Revision of Standards............................. 0583-AC09
384 Performance Standards for Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products (Reg Plan Seq No. 0583-AC46
18).................................................................................
385 Meat Produced by Advanced Meat/Bone Separation Machinery and Recovery Systems (Reg 0583-AC51
Plan Seq No. 19)....................................................................
386 Nutrition Labeling of Ground or Chopped Meat and Poultry Products and Single- 0583-AC60
Ingredient Products (Reg Plan Seq No. 20)...........................................
387 Food Labeling; Nutrient Content Claims, Definition of the Term Healthy.............. 0583-AC65
388 Incorporation of Food and Color Additives Into 21 CFR............................... 0583-AC69
389 Performance Standards for On-Line Antimicrobial Reprocessing of Pre-Chill Poultry 0583-AC73
Carcasses...........................................................................
390 Agency Organization................................................................. 0583-AC78
391 Food Standards: Requirements for Substantive Standardized Meat and Poultry Products 0583-AC82
Named by Use of an Expressed Nutrient Content Claim and a Standardized Term.........
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Food Safety and Inspection Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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392 Ante-Mortem and Post-Mortem Inspection of Livestock and Poultry..................... 0583-AC43
393 Requirements for Disposition and Disposal of Inspected Raw Meat and Poultry Products 0583-AC44
394 Reworking of Meat and Poultry Carcasses Accidentally Contaminated During 0583-AC53
Evisceration........................................................................
395 Elimination of Requirements for Total Quality Control Systems....................... 0583-AC68
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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396 Sharing Recall Distribution Lists With State and Other Federal Government Agencies.. 0583-AC75
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
Number
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0583-AC90 Standards and Labeling Requirements for Mechanically Separated (Species) and Products in 08/08/2002 Withdrawn
Which It Is Used (Completion of a Section 610 Review)
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Foreign Agricultural Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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397 Program To Provide Technical Assistance To Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports to 0551-AA62
Emerging Markets (Emerging Markets Program).........................................
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Foreign Agricultural Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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398 Program To Assist U.S. Producers in Developing Domestic Markets for Value-Added 0551-AA60
Wheat Gluten and Wheat Starch Products..............................................
399 Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops............................................ 0551-AA63
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Foreign Agricultural Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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400 CCC Supplier Credit Guarantee Program............................................... 0551-AA30
401 Facility Guarantee Program.......................................................... 0551-AA35
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Foreign Agricultural Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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402 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations for the Foreign Agricultural Service.. 0551-AA61
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Forest Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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403 Hydropower Applications............................................................. 0596-AA47
404 Indian Allotments on National Forest System Lands................................... 0596-AA52
405 Small Tracts Act Regulations........................................................ 0596-AA79
406 Species Surplus to Domestic Manufacturing Needs..................................... 0596-AB27
407 Appeal of Decisions Relating to Occupancy and Use of National Forest System Lands... 0596-AB45
408 Law Enforcement Support Activities.................................................. 0596-AB61
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409 Noncompetitive Sale of Timber....................................................... 0596-AB70
410 Land Uses; Special Uses Requiring Authorizations.................................... 0596-AB74
411 Sale and Disposal of National Forest System Timber; Timber Export and Substitution 0596-AB75
Restrictions........................................................................
412 Special Forest Products and Forest Botanical Products............................... 0596-AB81
413 Determining Fair Market Value for Recreation Residence Use Authorizations........... 0596-AB83
414 National Forest System Land and Resource Management Planning........................ 0596-AB86
415 National Environmental Policy Act Documentation Needed for Certain Small 0596-AB88
Administrative Timber Sales on National Forest System Lands and Research Projects
(Forest Service Handbook 1909.15, Chapter 30).......................................
416 Notice, Comment, and Appeal Procedures for National Forest System Projects and 0596-AB89
Activities..........................................................................
417 Land Uses; Prohibitions: Paleontological Resources.................................. 0596-AB91
418 Forest Service Trails Accessibility Guidelines...................................... 0596-AB92
419 Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines.......................... 0596-AB93
420 Interim Directive to Forest Service Manual Chapter 1920, Land and Resource 0596-AB97
Management Planning, FSM 1923, Objection Process....................................
421 Locatable Minerals.................................................................. 0596-AB98
422 National Environmental Policy Act Documentation Needed for Fire Management 0596-AB99
Activities (Proposed Interim Directive to Forest Service Handbook 1909.15, Chapter
30).................................................................................
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Forest Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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423 Disposal of National Forest Timber; Cancellation of Timber Sale Contracts........... 0596-AB21
424 Collection of Reimbursable Costs for Processing Special-Use Applications and 0596-AB36
Administration of Special-Use Authorizations........................................
425 Sale and Disposal of National Forest System Timber; Extension of Timber Sale 0596-AB48
Contracts To Permit Urgent Removal of Timber From Other Lands.......................
426 Preference for Visitor Service; Alaska National Forest Conservation System Units.... 0596-AB57
427 National Environmental Policy Act Documentation Needed for Certain Special Uses 0596-AB73
Permit Actions (Final Interim Directive to FSH 1909.15, Chapter 30).................
428 Revisions to Road Management Policy (Forest Service Manual Chapter 7710)............ 0596-AB90
429 Forest Land Enhancement Program..................................................... 0596-AB95
430 Community and Private Land Forest Fire Assistance Program........................... 0596-AB96
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Forest Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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431 National Forest System Land and Resource Management Planning; Extension of 0596-AB87
Compliance Deadline.................................................................
432 Clarification of Extraordinary Circumstances for Categorical Exclusions............. 0596-AB94
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Forest Service--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
Number
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0596-AB80 Use of Fixed Anchors in Wilderness 10/03/2002 Withdrawn
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Office of Chief Financial Officer--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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433 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide 0505-AA11
Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
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Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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434 General Nonprocurement Regulations.................................................. 0503-AA21
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Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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435 Outreach and Assistance for Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers...................... 0503-AA22
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Rural Business-Cooperative Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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436 Business and Industrial Guaranteed Loan Program--Miscellaneous Changes.............. 0570-AA23
437 Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan............................................. 0570-AA24
438 Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program--Financing Cooperative Stock.......... 0570-AA26
439 Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program............................................. 0570-AA28
440 Annual Renewal Fee.................................................................. 0570-AA34
441 Rural Business Investment Program................................................... 0570-AA35
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Rural Business-Cooperative Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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442 Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program................................... 0570-AA19
443 Allocation Formulas................................................................. 0570-AA30
444 Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program--Domestic Lamb Industry Adjustment 0570-AA31
Assistance Program Set-Aside........................................................
445 Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program--Farm Bill Changes.......................... 0570-AA36
446 B&I Guaranteed Loan Program Farm Bill Changes--Definition of Rural and Rural Area... 0570-AA38
447 B&I Guaranteed Loan Program Farm Bill Changes--Expand Eligibility Criteria.......... 0570-AA39
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Rural Business-Cooperative Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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448 The Rural Business Enterprise Grants and Television Demonstration Grants--Small/ 0570-AA32
Emerging Private Business Enterprise................................................
449 Rural Business Opportunity Grants--Definition of Rural and Rural Areas--Farm Bill 0570-AA37
Changes.............................................................................
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Rural Utilities Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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450 Telecommunications Standards and Specifications for Materials, Equipment, and 0572-AB40
Construction........................................................................
451 Servicing of Water Programs Loans and Grants........................................ 0572-AB59
452 Environmental Policies and Procedures............................................... 0572-AB73
453 Technical Assistance Grants......................................................... 0572-AB75
454 Special Equipment Contract (Not Including Installation), RUS Form 398............... 0572-AB76
455 Accounting Requirements for RUS Telecommunications Borrowers........................ 0572-AB77
456 Extensions of Payments of Principal and Interest.................................... 0572-AB79
457 Launching Our Communities Access to Local Television Act of 2000.................... 0572-AB82
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Rural Utilities Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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458 Settlement of Debt.................................................................. 0572-AB61
459 Demand Side Management and Renewable Energy Systems................................. 0572-AB65
460 Electric Program Standard Contract Forms............................................ 0572-AB67
461 Exemptions of RUS Operational Controls Under Section 306E of the RE Act............. 0572-AB68
462 Telecommunications Program Specification............................................ 0572-AB69
463 General and Pre-Loan Policies and Procedures Common to Insured and Guaranteed Loans. 0572-AB72
464 Seismic Safety...................................................................... 0572-AB74
465 Record Retention Requirements for RUS Electric and Telecommunications Borrowers..... 0572-AB78
466 Useful Life of Facility Determination............................................... 0572-AB80
467 Rural Broadband Access Loans and Loan Guarantees.................................... 0572-AB81
468 Guarantees for Bonds and Notes Issued for Electrification Purposes.................. 0572-AB83
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Rural Utilities Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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469 Mergers and Consolidations of Electric Borrowers.................................... 0572-AB63
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Natural Resources Conservation Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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470 Wetland Categorical Minimal Effects Exemptions...................................... 0578-AA27
471 Emergency Watershed Protection Program.............................................. 0578-AA30
472 Environmental Quality Incentives Program............................................ 0578-AA31
473 Agricultural Management Assistance Program.......................................... 0578-AA32
474 Conservation Security Program....................................................... 0578-AA36
475 Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program............................................. 0578-AA37
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Natural Resources Conservation Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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476 Conservation of Private Grazing Land................................................ 0578-AA29
477 Third-Party Vendor.................................................................. 0578-AA35
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Natural Resources Conservation Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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478 Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation....................................... 0578-AA17
479 Forestry Incentives Program......................................................... 0578-AA26
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Natural Resources Conservation Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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480 Wetlands Reserve Program............................................................ 0578-AA33
481 Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program................................................. 0578-AA34
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Office of Procurement and Property Management--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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482 Office of Procurement and Property Management (OPPM); Uniform Procedures for the 0599-AA10
Acquisition and Transfer of Excess Federal Property.................................
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________
169. NATIONAL LABORATORY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 7 USC 138 to 138i
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990
(the FACT Act) authorized the establishment of the National Laboratory
Accreditation Program (NLAP). The NLAP is a voluntary, fee-for-service
program for accrediting laboratories that analyze for the presence of
pesticide residues in agricultural products. The regulations will
ensure that laboratories which request accreditation and conduct
residue testing of fresh fruits and vegetables for at least one of four
classes of pesticides, or make claims to the public or buyers
concerning the residue levels, meet certain standards.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 11/20/92 57 FR 54727
ANPRM Comment Period End 01/19/93
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: James V. Falk, Scientist, Department of Agriculture,
Agricultural Marketing Service, Room 3521-South, Technical Services
Branch, P.O. Box 96456, Room 3523-south, Washington, DC 20090-6456
Phone: 202 690-4089
Fax: 202 720-6496
Email: james.falk@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB42
_______________________________________________________________________
170. CHANGES IN FEES FOR FEDERAL GRADING AND CERTIFICATION OF LIVESTOCK
FOR CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE FUTURES DELIVERIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1621 to 1627
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 53
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this action is to amend the rate and
procedures used to charge applicants for Federal grading and
certification of livestock inspected for deliveries on commodity
futures contracts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John E. VanDyke, Branch Chief, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Room 2619-South, L&S, 14th
& Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6231
Fax: 202 690-3732
Email: john.vandyke@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB66
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171. DISCONTINUE THE OFFICIAL GRADING OF IMPORTED BEEF, LAMB, VEAL, AND
CALF CARCASSES UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT OF
1946
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1621 through 1627
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 54
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposes to
discontinue the official grading of imported beef, lamb, veal, and calf
carcasses. Current regulations, promulgated under the Agricultural
Marketing Act of 1946, permit the official grading of imported beef,
lamb, veal, and calf carcasses provided the carcasses are in compliance
with all requirements of the standards and regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 02/01/00 65 FR 4780
ANPRM Comment Period End 04/03/00
NPRM 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Martin E. O'Connor, Assistant Chief, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, P.O. Box 96456,
Washington, DC 20250-6456
Phone: 202 720-7046
Fax: 202 690-4119
RIN: 0581-AB90
_______________________________________________________________________
172. REVISION OF REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE INSPECTION AND GRADING
SERVICE OF MANUFACTURED OR PROCESSED DAIRY PRODUCTS (DA-00-08)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1621 to 1627
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 58
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations have not been updated since December 1,
1976. The proposal will establish a revision of the existing
regulations to strengthen program integrity, to update the regulations
to accurately reflect inspection and grading services available, and to
clarify the meaning of the regulation provisions. The proposed changes
are not expected to have any major impact on program participants as
most participants are operating in a manner that is consistent with the
proposed changes.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Duane R. Spomer, Associate Deputy Administrator for
Standards and Grading, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural
Marketing Service, Rm. 2746-South, Dairy Programs, P.O. Box 96456,
Washington, DC 20090-6456
Phone: 202 720-7473
Fax: 202 720-2643
Email: duane.spomer@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB93
_______________________________________________________________________
173. NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM: ADD STANDARDS FOR MUSHROOM, APICULTURE,
GREENHOUSE, AND HYDROPONIC PRODUCTION SYSTEMS AND THE HANDLING OF HONEY
(TM-01-09)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 6501 through 6522
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 205
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: AMS is revising the regulatory provisions for labeling
agricultural products as organically produced and handled (7 CFR part
205). This rule will establish production standards for mushroom,
apiculture, and greenhouse production systems and handling standards
for apiculture products. Also, this action will incorporate the
recommendations of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)
finalized at its October 2001 meeting. In June 2001, the NOSB released
and accepted public comment on a draft version of mushroom and
greenhouse standards. Concurrently, the NOSB implemented a task force
to develop production and handling standards for apiculture.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal, State, Local
Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in
EO 13132.
Agency Contact: Richard H. Mathews, Program Manager, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Rm. 2510-South, 14th &
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-3252
Fax: 202 205-7808
Email: richard.mathews@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB96
_______________________________________________________________________
174. NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM: ADD STANDARDS FOR THE ORGANIC
CERTIFICATION OF WILD CAPTURED AQUATIC ANIMALS (TM-01-08)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 6501 through 6522
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 205
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: AMS is revising the regulatory provisions for labeling of
agricultural products as organically produced and handled (7 CFR part
205). The term ``aquatic animal'' will be incorporated in the
definition of livestock and to establish production and handling
standards for operations that capture aquatic animals from the wild.
AMS has defined ``aquatic animal'' as any finfish or shellfish used for
human consumption, whether taken from regulated but free roaming marine
and fresh water populations (wild captured) or propagated and raised in
a controlled or selected environment (aquaculture). Production
standards for operations producing aquatic animals will incorporate
requirements for livestock origin, feed ration, health care, living
conditions, and recordkeeping. Handling standards for such operations
will address prevention of commingling of organically produced
commodities and prevention of contact between organically produced and
prohibited substances.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Richard H. Mathews, Program Manager, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Rm. 2510-South, 14th &
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-3252
Fax: 202 205-7808
Email: richard.mathews@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________
175. LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING PROGRAM--LAMB AMENDMENT (LS-01-08)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 1 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0581-AB98
_______________________________________________________________________
176. ESTABLISHING FEES FOR VOLUNTARY QUALITY SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION
SERVICES (LS-00-13)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is necessary to ensure that voluntary Quality
Systems Certification Program (QSCP) services provided by the
Agricultural Marketing Service's Meat Grading and Certification Branch
remain financially self-sufficient and viable. The QSCP is a voluntary,
audit-based program developed at the request of the industry and others
to provide a means of verifying value-adding processes in the
production and processing of agricultural products.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/02
Final Action 04/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Larry R. Meadows, Chief, Meat Grading and Certification
Branch, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Room
2628-South, Mail Stop 0248, L&S, Meat Grading Branch, 14th and
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-0343
Fax: 202 690-4119
Email: larry.meadows@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC08
_______________________________________________________________________
177. [bull] VOLUNTARY FEDERAL MEAT GRADING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES
(LS-02-06)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1622 through 1624
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 54
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service is amending the fees for
Voluntary Meat Grading and Certification services provided by the Meat
Grading and Certification Branch. This rule would amend section 54.27
Charges for Service by replacing the published rates with the following
rates accordingly. Commitment Basis $55/hour, Noncommitment Basis $64/
hour, Premium Basis $72/hour, and Holiday Basis $110/hour. This
amendment would allow the Branch to offset increased operating expenses
and decreased revenue hours, and allow the Branch to maintain a 4-month
operating reserve required by the Agency.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Larry R. Meadows, Chief, Meat Grading and Certification
Branch, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Room
2628-South, Mail Stop 0248, L&S, Meat Grading Branch, 14th and
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-0343
Fax: 202 690-4119
Email: larry.meadows@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________
178. [bull] EXEMPTION OF ORGANIC PRODUCERS FROM RESEARCH AND PROMOTION/
MARKETING ORDER ASSESSMENT (PY-02-002)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-171, sec 10607
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 906; 7 CFR 916; 7 CFR 917; 7 CFR 927; 7 CFR 928; 7
CFR 929; 7 CFR 932; 7CFR 955; 7 CFR 956; 7 CFR 958; 7 CFR 966; 7 CFR
981; 7 CFR 982; 7 CFR 984; 7 CFR 989; 7 CFR 1150; 7 CFR 1160; 7 CFR
1205; 7 CFR 1207; 7 CFR 1209; 7 CFR 1210; 7 CFR 1215; 7 CFR 1216; 7 CFR
1218; 7 CFR 1219; 7 CFR 1220; 7 CFR 1230; 7 CFR 1240; 7 CFR 1250; 7 CFR
1260; 7 CFR 1280; ...
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 13, 2003.
Abstract: Section 501 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform
Act of 1996 (FAIR Act) was amended on May 13, 2002. The amendment
exempts any person that produces and markets solely 100 percent organic
products from paying assessments under a commodity promotion law. The
amendment further provides that the Secretary amend any research and
promotion regulations to reflect this exemption within 1 year.
Therefore, the Department of Agriculture is proposing amendments to the
research and promotion regulations and applicable marketing order
programs for which it has oversight The FAIR Act governs all research
and promotion and 15 marketing order programs. Currently, there are 15
established research and promotion programs, with the additional
program for Hass avocados in the final stages of rulemaking. The Hass
avocado program should be fully implemented before this action is
published.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Angela C. Snyder, Agricultural Marketing Specialist,
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, STOP 0256,
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-4476
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Fax: 202 720-5631
RIN: 0581-AC15
_______________________________________________________________________
179. [bull] NATIONAL DAIRY PROMOTION AND RESEARCH PROGRAM (DA-02-03)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 2 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0581-AC16
_______________________________________________________________________
180. [bull] USER FEES FOR 2003 CROP COTTON CLASSIFICATION SERVICES (CN-
02-006)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 473a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 28
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 1, 2003.
Abstract: This action would increase the user fees for cotton producers
for the 2003 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton
Statistics and Estimates Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Norma Randall McDill, Deputy Administrator, Department
of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, 14th & Independence
Avenue SW, Room 2641-South, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-3193
Fax: 202 690-1718
Email: norma.mcdill@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________
181. [bull] PACA: COATING OR BATTERING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES DOES NOT
ALTER THEIR CHARACTER (FV-02-369)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 499o
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 46
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On June 21, 2002, the Frozen Potato Products Institute
petitioned the Agricultural Marketing Service to amend the definition
of ``fresh fruits and fresh vegetables'' under the Perishable
Agricultural Commodities Act. We have been asked to clarify our policy
that coating, battering, or otherwise treating fruits and vegetables to
maintain taste, color, and/or texture prior to or after cooking does
not alter their character.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James R. Frazier, Chief, PACA Branch, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, F&V, P.O. Box 96456,
Washington, DC 20099-6546
Phone: 202 720-4180
Email: james_r_frazier@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________
182. [bull] PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION SERVICES (ST-02-02)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2321; 7 USC 2401
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 97
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The action would establish a new fee schedule covering
various administrative services that stakeholders are not currently
charged for by the Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Office. PVP, as
provided by the Agricultural Marketing Service is a voluntary, user-fee
service, conducted under the authority of the Plant Variety Protection
Act of 1970. The Act requires that reasonable fees be collected from
applicants for plant variety protection in order to cover program
expenses. Program obligations and administrative costs have increased
and user-fees have been falling short of projections. Based on the
current level of activity, new service fees will generate approximately
$169,000 of new revenue in fiscal year 2003.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Paul Zankowski, Dr., Commissioner, Plant Variety
Protection Office, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing
Service, 10301 Baltimore Blvd., Room 401, National Agricultural
Library, Beltsville, MD 20705
Phone: 301 504-5518
RIN: 0581-AC22
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183. [bull] USDA ``PRODUCED FROM'' GRADEMARK FOR SHELL EGGS (PY-02-007)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1627
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 56
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service is clarifying requirements
for using the USDA ``Produced From'' grademark for shell eggs. These
requirements, in effect since 1998, are causing confusion and need to
be clarified to ensure uniform understanding and implementation of the
requirements.
Timetable:
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NPRM 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rex A. Barnes, Chief, Grading Branch, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Stop 0258, Poultry
Programs, 14th & Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20090-6456
Phone: 202 720-3271
Fax: 202 690-3165
Email: rex.barnes@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC24
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184. [bull] ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTARY SHELL EGG,
POULTRY, AND RABBIT GRADING (PY-02-003)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1621 through 1627
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 56; 7 CFR 70
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service is updating the
administrative requirements for Federal voluntary egg,
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poultry, and rabbit grading. The regulations, in effect since the
1950s, contain some outdated terms, references, and phrases that need
updating to make them current and clear.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rex A. Barnes, Chief, Grading Branch, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Stop 0258, Poultry
Programs, 14th & Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20090-6456
Phone: 202 720-3271
Fax: 202 690-3165
Email: rex.barnes@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC25
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
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185. HASS AVOCADO PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION ORDER (FV-01-705)
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7801 to 7813
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1219
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information
Order, an industry board appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture will
conduct a program of promotion, research, and information in order to
increase consumption of fresh Hass avocados in the United States.
Domestic producers and importers will pay an assessment of 2.5 cents
per pound on the fresh Hass avocados they produce and import,
respectively, to fund the program. The board will be supervised by USDA
and pay a user fee to USDA to cover the cost of USDA oversight.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/13/01 66 FR 36869
NPRM Comment Period End 08/27/01
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Margaret B. Irby, Assistant Branch Chief, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Stop 0244, Fruit &
Vegetable Programs, 14th & Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250-0244
Phone: 202 720-9915
Fax: 202 205-2800
Email: margaret.irby@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB92
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186. MANGO PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION ORDER (FV-01-707)
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7411 through 7425
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1206
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the Mango Promotion, Research, and Information Order
(Order), an industry board appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture
will conduct a program of promotion, research, and information in order
to increase consumption of mangos in the United States. Domestic
handlers and importers will pay an assessment of one half cent per
pound on the mangos they handle and import, respectively, to fund the
program. The board will be supervised by USDA and pay a user fee to
USDA to cover the cost of USDA oversight.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/26/02 67 FR 54920
NPRM Comment Period End 10/25/02
Final Action 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Margaret B. Irby, Assistant Branch Chief, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Stop 0244, Fruit &
Vegetable Programs, 14th & Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250-0244
Phone: 202 720-9915
Fax: 202 205-2800
Email: margaret.irby@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC05
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187. [bull] FLUE-CURED TOBACCO ADVISORY COMMITTEE: AMENDMENT TO
REGULATIONS (TB-02-14)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 5 USC (App.) Departmental Regulation 1042-52
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 29
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action amends the Flue-cured Tobacco Advisory Committee
regulations by removing the sections that reference composition and
representation on the Committee. Removal of these regulations will
eliminate lengthy rulemaking procedures and will allow the Committee to
react more quickly to new marketing changes or shifts in the industry
to maintain an orderly marketing system.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action (Direct Final) 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John P. Duncan III, Deputy Administrator, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Ag Code 0280, Tobacco
Programs, Room 502 Annex Bldg., P.O. Box 96456, Washington, DC 20090-
6456
Phone: 202 205-0567
Fax: 202 205-0235
Email: john.duncan3@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC11
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188. [bull] QUALITY SYSTEMS VERIFICATION PROGRAM (LS-02-10)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1621
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 62
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service is moving the
responsibility for the administration of the Quality Systems
Certification program from the Livestock and Seed Program's Meat
Grading and Certification Branch, to the Audit, Review, and Compliance
Branch; establishing a new user-fee schedule for the program; expanding
the scope of the program to include all agricultural commodities; and
changing the name of the program to the Quality Systems Verification
Program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: James L. Riva, Chief, Audit, Review, and Compliance
Branch, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, STOP
0252, Room 2627-South, USDA, AMS, LS, ARC Branch, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-2052
Phone: 202 720-1124
Fax: 202 690-3428
Email: james.riva@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC12
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189. [bull] NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM, AMENDMENT TO THE NATIONAL LIST OF
ALLOWED AND PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 6501 through 6522
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 205
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would add substances to the National List of
Allowed and Prohibited Substances recommended by the National Organic
Standards Board.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State
Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in
EO 13132.
Agency Contact: Richard H. Mathews, Program Manager, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Rm. 2510-South, 14th &
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-3252
Fax: 202 205-7808
Email: richard.mathews@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC19
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190. [bull] TOBACCO INSPECTION: MANDATORY GRADING (TB-02-11)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: Section 759 of the Agriculture, Rural Development,
Food and Drug Administration; and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
for 2002 (Pub. L. 107-76)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 29
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will administer mandatory grading for kinds of
tobacco approved by a majority of producers voting in referenda
required under section 759 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food
and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for
2002 (Pub. L. 107-76) (Appropriations Act). The amended regulation will
provide mandatory grading for these types of tobacco as places other
than designated tobacco auction markets. The amended regulations will
include non-auction tobacco sold at locations (receiving stations)
where tobacco is offered for marketing or shipment into commerce. The
fees for providing this service would be established in the same manner
as user fees for grading of tobacco sold at auction authorized under
the Tobacco Inspection Act. The amended regulations must be made
effective by June 1, 2002, at the beginning of the tobacco marketing
season to fulfill the requirements of the statute to implement
mandatory grading.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 05/23/02 67 FR 36079
Interim Final Rule Effective 05/24/02
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/22/02
Final Action 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John P. Duncan III, Deputy Administrator, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Ag Code 0280, Tobacco
Programs, Room 502 Annex Bldg., P.O. Box 96456, Washington, DC 20090-
6456
Phone: 202 205-0567
Fax: 202 205-0235
Email: john.duncan3@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC20
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191. [bull] ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM QUALITY AND HANDLING STANDARDS FOR
DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED PEANUTS MARKETED IN THE U.S. AND TERMINATION OF
THE PEANUT MARKETING AGREEMENT AND ASSOCIATED RULES AND REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-171
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 996; 7 CFR 997; 7 CFR 998; 7 CFR 999
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under this rule, mandated by the Farm Security and Rural
Investment Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-171), a new part 996 is established
which requires that all domestic and imported peanuts marketed in the
U.S. be officially inspected. This rule also establishes handling
standards that handlers and importers must follow and edible standards
that all such peanuts intended for edible use must meet prior to
entering human consumption channels. Safeguards to protect against
peanut quality concerns are also specified. This rule also terminates
Peanut Marketing Agreement No. 146 and its implementing rules and
regulations and the companion regulations that apply to imported
peanuts and peanuts handled by persons not subject to the Agreement.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Ronald L. Cioffi, Chief, Marketing Order Administration
Branch, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, 14th
& Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-2491
Email: ronald.cioffi@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC23
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
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192. COTTON FUTURES ACT: CHANGING THE DESTINATION OF SPOT MARKETS (CN-
01-004)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 27
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/23/02 67 FR 48050
NPRM Comment Period End 09/23/02
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Norma Randall McDill
Phone: 202 720-3193
Fax: 202 690-1718
Email: norma.mcdill@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC00
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193. [bull] VOLUNTARY EGG, POULTRY, AND RABBIT GRADING, INCREASE IN FEES
AND CHARGES (PY-02-002)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1621 through 1627
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 56; 7 CFR 70
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service is increasing the fees and
charges for Federal voluntary egg, poultry, and rabbit grading to cover
increase in salaries of Federal employees, salary increases of State
employees cooperatively utilized in administering the program, and
other increased Agency costs.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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