[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Agriculture Semiannual Regulatory 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, Spring 2003
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 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: March 25, 2003.
Jacquelyn Y. Chandler,
Chief, Legislative, Regulatory, and Automated Systems Staff.
Agricultural Marketing Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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1 Changes in Fees for Federal Grading and Certification of Livestock for Chicago 0581-AB66
Mercantile Exchange Futures Deliveries..............................................
2 Revision of Regulations Governing the Inspection and Grading Service of Manufactured 0581-AB93
or Processed Dairy Products (DA-00-08)..............................................
3 National Organic Program: Add Standards for Mushroom, Apiculture, Greenhouse, and 0581-AB96
Hydroponic Production Systems and the Handling of Honey (TM-01-09)..................
4 National Organic Program: Add Standards for the Organic Certification of Wild 0581-AB97
Captured Aquatic Animals (TM-01-08).................................................
5 Livestock Mandatory Reporting Program--Lamb Amendment (LS-01-08).................... 0581-AB98
6 Mango Promotion, Research, and Information Order (FV-01-707)........................ 0581-AC05
7 Exemption of Organic Producers From Research and Promotion/Marketing Order 0581-AC15
Assessment (PY-02-002)..............................................................
8 National Dairy Promotion and Research Program (DA-02-03)............................ 0581-AC16
9 Removal of Cottonseed Chemist Licensing Program and Fees (ST-02-03)................. 0581-AC18
10 Administrative Requirements for Voluntary Shell Egg, Poultry, and Rabbit Grading (PY- 0581-AC25
02-003).............................................................................
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Agricultural Marketing Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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11 Flue-Cured Tobacco Advisory Committee: Amendment to Regulations (TB-02-14).......... 0581-AC11
12 Quality Systems Verification Program (LS-02-10)..................................... 0581-AC12
13 Voluntary Federal Meat Grading and Certification Services (LS-02-06)................ 0581-AC13
14 User Fees for 2003 Crop Cotton Classification Services (CN-02-006).................. 0581-AC17
15 National Organic Program, Amendment to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited 0581-AC19
Substances..........................................................................
16 PACA: Coating or Battering Fruits and Vegetables Does Not Alter Their Character (FV- 0581-AC21
02-369).............................................................................
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Agricultural Marketing Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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17 USDA ``Produced From'' Grademark for Shell Eggs (PY-02-007)......................... 0581-AC24
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Agricultural Marketing Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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18 Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Order (FV-01-705)................. 0581-AB92
19 Cotton Futures Act: Changing the Destination of Spot Markets (CN-01-004)............ 0581-AC00
20 Voluntary Egg, Poultry, and Rabbit Grading, Increase in Fees and Charges (PY-02-002) 0581-AC10
21 Tobacco Inspection: Mandatory Grading (TB-02-11).................................... 0581-AC20
22 Plant Variety Protection Services (ST-02-01)........................................ 0581-AC22
23 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--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
Number
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0581-AB42 National Laboratory Accreditation Program 05/01/2003 Withdrawn
0581-AB90 Discontinue the Official Grading of Imported Beef, Lamb, Veal, and Calf Carcasses Under 05/01/2003 Withdrawn
the Authority of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946
0581-AC08 Establishing Fees for Voluntary Quality Systems Certification Services (LS-00-13) 05/01/2003 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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24 Servicing Minor Farm Loan Program Loans............................................. 0560-AG67
25 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Loan Eligibility With Prior Debt Forgiveness............ 0560-AG81
26 Revision of Indian Tribal Land Acquisition Program Loan Regulations................. 0560-AG87
27 Providing Farm Loans in a National Security Emergency............................... 0560-AG89
28 Selection of FSA State and County Committees........................................ 0560-AG90
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Farm Service Agency--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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29 Elimination of 30-Day Past-Due Period for Farm Loan Program Borrowers............... 0560-AG50
30 Clarification of Informal Appeals Procedures........................................ 0560-AG88
31 2003-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level for Burley Tobacco................ 0560-AG93
32 2003 Agricultural Assistance Act--Crop Disaster Program, Livestock Assistance 0560-AG95
Program, and Weather-Related Losses for Sugar Beets.................................
33 Cottonseed Payment Program.......................................................... 0560-AG97
34 Hurricane Assistance for Sugarcane Producers and Processors......................... 0560-AG98
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Farm Service Agency--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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35 Amendments to the Standards for Approval of Warehouse for Commodity Credit 0560-AE50
Corporation Storage Contracts.......................................................
36 Deletion of FSA Regulations Regarding Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program. 0560-AE54
37 Amendments to the Debt Settlement Policies and Procedures To Conform to the Debt 0560-AF22
Collection Improvement Act of 1996..................................................
38 Regulatory Streamlining of the Farm Service Agency's Direct Farm Loan Programs...... 0560-AF60
39 Emergency Conservation Program...................................................... 0560-AG26
40 Interest Assistance Program......................................................... 0560-AG46
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41 Ocean Freight Claims Administrative Appeal Process.................................. 0560-AG49
42 Tobacco Marketing Quotas, Cards, Penalty Provisions, Recordkeeping and Reporting.... 0560-AG52
43 Rescheduling Guaranteed Loans With Balloon Payments, Clarification of Annual 0560-AG53
Analysis Requirements for Guaranteed Lenders, and Subordination Requirements........
44 Prompt Disaster Set-Aside Consideration and Primary Loan Servicing.................. 0560-AG56
45 2002-Crop Marketing Quotas and Price Support Levels for Five Kinds of Tobacco....... 0560-AG58
46 2002-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level for Burley Tobacco................ 0560-AG59
47 2002-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level for Flue-Cured Tobacco............ 0560-AG60
48 Producer Disqualification for Crop Insurance Fraud.................................. 0560-AG70
49 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Conservation Reserve Program............................ 0560-AG74
50 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Assistance for Livestock Producers...................... 0560-AG76
51 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Tree Assistance Program................................. 0560-AG83
52 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Bioenergy Program....................................... 0560-AG84
53 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Income Limits........................................... 0560-AG86
54 2003-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level for Flue-Cured Tobacco............ 0560-AG91
55 2003-Crop Marketing Quotas and Price Support Levels for Five Kinds of Tobacco....... 0560-AG92
56 Crop Insurance Linkage.............................................................. 0560-AG94
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Farm Service Agency--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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57 Amendment to the Regulations for Determining Acreage for Skip-Row Cotton............ 0560-AG55
58 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payments, Peanut Quota 0560-AG71
Buyout, and Hard White Wheat Incentive Payment Program..............................
59 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--General Credit Provisions............................... 0560-AG78
60 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Acreage Reporting and Common Provisions................. 0560-AG79
61 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Equitable Relief........................................ 0560-AG80
62 Tobacco Payment Program............................................................. 0560-AG96
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Farm Service Agency--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
Number
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0560-AF77 Amendments to the Conservation Reserve Program Regulations Regarding Land Eligibility 04/30/2003 Merged With 0560-AG74
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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63 Importation of Unmanufactured Wood Articles; Solid Wood Packing Material............ 0579-AA99
64 Plum Pox Compensation............................................................... 0579-AB19
65 Veterinary Diagnostic User Fees--5-Year Plan for Fees (Section 610 Review).......... 0579-AB22
66 Animal Welfare: Marine Mammals; Nonconsensus Language and Interactive Programs...... 0579-AB24
67 Chronic Wasting Disease in Elk and Deer; Interstate Movement Restrictions and 0579-AB35
Payment of Indemnity................................................................
68 Karnal Bunt Compensation............................................................ 0579-AB45
69 Importation of Solid Wood Packing Material; Adoption of International Standards..... 0579-AB48
70 Cost-Sharing for Animal and Plant Health Emergency Programs......................... 0579-AB50
71 Trichinae Certification Program..................................................... 0579-AB52
72 Procedures for Reestablishing a Region as Free of a Disease......................... 0579-AB53
73 Methyl Bromide; Authorization as Official Quarantine Use............................ 0579-AB54
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74 Gypsy Moth; Interstate Movement of Regulated Articles (Section 610 Review).......... 0579-AB55
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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75 Animal Welfare; Inspection, Licensing, and Procurement of Animals (Section 610 0579-AA94
Review).............................................................................
76 Importation of Unmanufactured Wood Articles From Mexico............................. 0579-AB02
77 Pseudorabies in Swine; Payment of Indemnity......................................... 0579-AB10
78 Phytosanitary Certificates for Imported Fruits and Vegetables....................... 0579-AB18
79 Bees and Related Articles (Section 610 Review)...................................... 0579-AB20
80 Nursery Stock Regulations (Section 610 Review)...................................... 0579-AB23
81 Salmonella Enteritidis Phage-Type 4; Remove Import Restrictions and Salmonella 0579-AB31
Enteritidis Serotype Enteritidis; Remove Regulations................................
82 Foot-and-Mouth Disease; Payment of Indemnity........................................ 0579-AB34
83 Infectious Salmon Anemia; Payment of Indemnity...................................... 0579-AB37
84 Animal Welfare; Policy on Training and Handling of Potentially Dangerous Animals.... 0579-AB39
85 Brucellosis in Sheep, Goats, and Horses; Payment of Indemnity (Section 610 Review).. 0579-AB42
86 Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza; Payment of Indemnity................................ 0579-AB46
87 Animal Welfare; Transportation of Animals on International Carriers................. 0579-AB51
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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88 Plant Pest Regulations; Update of Current Provisions (Section 610 Review)........... 0579-AA80
89 Importation of Fuji Variety Apples From the Republic of Korea....................... 0579-AA93
90 Blood and Tissue Collection at Slaughtering Establishments.......................... 0579-AB13
91 Importation Prohibitions Because of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy................ 0579-AB26
92 Animals Destroyed Because of Tuberculosis; Payment of Indemnity..................... 0579-AB29
93 Importation of Milk and Milk Products From FMD Countries............................ 0579-AB38
94 Risk Reduction Strategies for Potential BSE Pathways Involving Downer Cattle and 0579-AB43
Dead Stock of Cattle and Other Species..............................................
95 Amend Regulations To Harmonize Our Import Requirements With Proposed National 0579-AB44
Tuberculosis Eradication Program....................................................
96 Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002; Possession, Use, and Transfer of 0579-AB47
Biological Agents and Toxins........................................................
97 Flag Smut Import Prohibitions on Wheat and Related Products......................... 0579-AB49
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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98 Phytosanitary Treatment by Irradiation of Imported Fresh Fruits and Vegetables...... 0579-AA97
99 Establishment of Regions in the European Union for Classical Swine Fever and Swine 0579-AB03
Vesicular Disease...................................................................
100 Payments for Cattle and Other Property Because of Tuberculosis...................... 0579-AB36
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
Number
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0579-AA63 Importation of Certain Embryos and Animal Semen 03/04/2003 Withdrawn
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0579-AB04 Horse Protection; Horse Industry Organizations 03/04/2003 Withdrawn
0579-AB30 Draft Action Plan for the Noxious Weeds Program 03/04/2003 Withdrawn
0579-AB41 Additional Restrictions on the Importation of Certain Ruminant Meat, Meat Products, and 04/28/2003 Withdrawn
Edible Products Other Than Meat From BSE Regions
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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101 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.......................................................
102 CSREES Agricultural Extension Formula Programs--Administrative Provisions........... 0524-AA26
103 CSREES Agricultural Research Formula Programs--Administrative Provisions............ 0524-AA27
104 CSREES Non-Formula Grant Programs--Administrative Provisions........................ 0524-AA28
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Rural Housing Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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105 National Flood Insurance Regulations................................................ 0575-AC07
106 Servicing Community Programs Loans and Grants....................................... 0575-AC12
107 Multi-Family Housing (MFH) Reinvention.............................................. 0575-AC13
108 Self-Help Technical Assistance Grants............................................... 0575-AC20
109 Community Facilities Direct Loan Program--Consolidate, Simplify, and Update 0575-AC27
Regulations.........................................................................
110 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program--Secondary Mortgage Market Participation.... 0575-AC28
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Rural Housing Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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111 Environmental Program............................................................... 0575-AB98
112 Guaranteed Single-Family Housing.................................................... 0575-AC18
113 Operating Assistance for Migrant Farmworker Projects................................ 0575-AC24
114 Technical Assistance To Encourage the Development of Domestic and Migrant Farm Labor 0575-AC25
Housing.............................................................................
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Rural Housing Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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115 Civil Rights Compliance Requirements--1901-E to 1940-D.............................. 0575-AA83
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Rural Housing Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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116 Direct Section 502 and 504 Single-Family Housing Program............................ 0575-AB99
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Federal Crop Insurance Corporation--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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117 General Administrative Regulations; Subpart D; Application for Crop Insurance....... 0563-AB00
118 General Administrative Regulations; Movement of Business Among Insurance Providers.. 0563-AB71
119 General Administrative Regulations; Sanctions....................................... 0563-AB73
120 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Blueberry Crop Insurance Provisions.............. 0563-AB76
121 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Nursery Crop Insurance Provisions................ 0563-AB80
122 General Administrative Regulations; Actual Production History....................... 0563-AB83
123 General Administrative Regulations; Subpart L--Reinsurance Agreement--Standards for 0563-AB86
Approval; Regulations for the 1997 and Subsequent Reinsurance Years.................
124 General Administrative Regulations; Quality Assurance and Performance Measurement 0563-AB88
System for the Federal Crop Insurance Program.......................................
125 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Processing Tomato Crop Insurance Provisions...... 0563-AB90
126 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Pecan Revenue Crop Insurance Provisions.......... 0563-AB91
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Federal Crop Insurance Corporation--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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127 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Small Grains Crop Insurance Provisions and Wheat 0563-AB63
Winter Coverage Endorsement.........................................................
128 General Administrative Regulations; Nonstandard Underwriting Classification System.. 0563-AB66
129 General Administrative Regulations; Premium Reductions; Payments of Rebates, 0563-AB70
Dividends, and Patronage Refunds; and Payments to Insured-Owned and Record-
Controlling Entities................................................................
130 Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement; Group Risk Plan of Insurance Regulations; 0563-AB81
Basic Provisions....................................................................
131 General Administrative Regulations; Submission of Policies and Provisions of 0563-AB84
Policies and Rates of Premiums......................................................
132 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Basic Provisions and General Administrative 0563-AB85
Regulations, Subpart T, Regulations for Implementation..............................
133 Common Crop Insurance Regulations................................................... 0563-AB87
134 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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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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135 Livestock Purchase or Sale: Prohibit Non-Reporting of Price......................... 0580-AA65
136 Prohibition on Disguising Grain Quality............................................. 0580-AA77
137 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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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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138 Tolerances for Dividers............................................................. 0580-AA57
139 Review Inspection Requirements...................................................... 0580-AA58
140 Swine Packer Marketing Contracts.................................................... 0580-AA71
141 Exceptions to Geographic Areas for Official Agencies Under the USGSA................ 0580-AA76
142 Fees for Official Inspection and Weighing Services.................................. 0580-AA81
143 Fees for Rice Inspection Services................................................... 0580-AA82
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Food and Nutrition Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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144 Disqualified Recipient Reporting and Computer Matching Requirements That Affect the 0584-AB51
Food Stamp Program..................................................................
145 Commodity Supplemental Food Program: Plain Language, Program Accountability, and 0584-AC84
Program Flexibility.................................................................
146 Food Stamp Program: Administrative Cost Reimbursement............................... 0584-AC86
147 Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations: Resource Limits and Exclusions, 0584-AD12
Extended Certification Periods, and Transitional Benefits...........................
148 Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP): At-Risk Afterschool Suppers.............. 0584-AD15
149 Food Stamp Program: Administrative Sanctions Imposed Against Violating Electronic 0584-AD18
Benefits Transfer (EBT) Stores......................................................
150 Food Stamp Program: Simplification and State Flexibility............................ 0584-AD22
151 Food Stamp Program: Clarifications and Corrections to Recipient Claim Establishment 0584-AD25
and Collection Standards............................................................
152 FSP: EBT and Retail Food Stores Provisions of the Farm Security and Rural Investment 0584-AD28
Act of 2002.........................................................................
153 FSP: High Performance Bonuses....................................................... 0584-AD29
154 FSP: Eligibility and Certification Provisions of the Farm Security and Rural 0584-AD30
Investment Act of 2002..............................................................
155 FSP: Employment and Training Program Provisions of the Farm Security and Rural 0584-AD32
Investment Act of 2002..............................................................
156 Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).................................... 0584-AD35
157 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): 0584-AD36
Miscellaneous Vendor-Related Provisions.............................................
158 Discretionary Quality Control Provisions of Title IV of Public Law 107-171.......... 0584-AD37
159 National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Allowable Costs................................ 0584-AD38
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Food and Nutrition Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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160 Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): 0584-AB10
Miscellaneous Provisions............................................................
161 Child and Adult Care Food Program: Improving Management and Program Integrity....... 0584-AC24
162 Food Stamp Program Regulatory Review: FSP Standards for Approval and Operation of 0584-AC37
Food Stamp Electronic Benefit Transfer Systems......................................
163 National School Lunch Program: Reimbursement for Snacks in Afterschool Care Programs 0584-AC72
164 FSP: Civil Rights Data Collections.................................................. 0584-AC75
165 FSP: Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Systems Interoperability and Portability..... 0584-AC91
166 Special Nutrition Programs: Disclosure of Children's Eligibility Information Under 0584-AC95
the Child Nutrition Programs........................................................
167 Special Nutrition Programs: Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations; Nondiscretionary 0584-AD16
Technical Amendments................................................................
168 Determining Eligibility for Free and Reduced Price Meals in Schools--Verification 0584-AD20
Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements............................................
169 Food Stamp Program: Administrative Review Requirements--Food Retailers/Wholesalers.. 0584-AD23
170 Privacy Act: Revision of an Existing System of Records.............................. 0584-AD24
171 Afterschool Snacks Under the Child and Adult Care Food Program...................... 0584-AD27
172 FSP: Non-Discretionary Quality Control Provisions of Title IV of Public Law 107-171. 0584-AD31
173 Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)--Allocation of Administrative Funds...... 0584-AD33
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Food and Nutrition Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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174 WIC: Requirements for and Evaluation of WIC Program Requests for Bids for Infant 0584-AB52
Formula Rebate Contracts............................................................
175 Child and Adult Care Food Program: Implementing Legislative Reforms To Strengthen 0584-AC94
Program Integrity...................................................................
176 Improving Access to the Food Stamp Program for Persons With Limited English 0584-AD06
Proficiency.........................................................................
177 Food Stamp Program: Vehicle and Maximum Excess Shelter Expense Deduction Provisions 0584-AD13
of Public Law 106-387...............................................................
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Food and Nutrition Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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178 Food Stamp Program: Anticipating Income and Reporting Changes....................... 0584-AB57
179 Implementation of Poultry Substitution Pilot as Permanent and Modification of 0584-AD08
Commodity Recordkeeping Requirements................................................
180 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): 0584-AD34
Exclusion of Military Housing Payments..............................................
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Food and Nutrition Service--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
Number
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0584-AC90 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Revisions 02/13/2003 Withdrawn--Will be replaced
in the WIC Food Packages by an ANPRM
0584-AC96 State Administrative Expense Funds: Plain Language Rewrite 01/31/2003 Withdrawn--No activity
anticipated.
0584-AC97 Special Milk Program for Children: Plain Language Revision and Reorganization 01/31/2003 Withdrawn--No activity
anticipated.
0584-AC98 Food Distribution Programs: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 250, Donation of Foods 01/31/2003 Withdrawn--No activity
for Use in the United States, Its Territories and Possessions, and Areas Under Its anticipated.
Jurisdiction
0584-AC99 Food Distribution Programs: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 251, The Emergency Food 01/31/2003 Withdrawn--No activity
Assistance Program (TEFAP) anticipated.
0584-AD00 Food Distribution Programs: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 252, The National 01/31/2003 Withdrawn--No activity
Commodity Processing Program (NCP) anticipated.
0584-AD01 Food Distribution Programs: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 253, the Food 01/31/2003 Withdrawn--No activity
Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) anticipated.
0584-AD02 Food Distribution Programs: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 254, the Food 01/31/2003 Withdrawn--No activity
Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) in Oklahoma anticipated.
0584-AD03 Nutrition Education and Training Program: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 227 01/31/2003 Withdrawn--No activity
anticipated.
0584-AD04 State Agency Liabilities and Federal Sanctions 01/31/2003 Withdrawn--No activity
anticipated.
0584-AD05 Payments of Certain Administrative Costs of State Agencies 01/31/2003 Withdrawn--No activity
anticipated
0584-AD10 School Breakfast Program: Plain Language Revision and Reorganization 01/31/2003 Withdrawn--No activity
anticipated.
0584-AD11 WIC: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 248, Farmers' Market Nutrition Program 01/31/2003 Withdrawn--No activity
anticipated.
0584-AD17 CNP: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 225, Summer Food Service Program 01/31/2003 Withdrawn--No activity
anticipated.
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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181 Standards and Labeling Requirements for Mechanically Separated Species and Products 0583-AC93
in Which It Is Used (Section 610 Review)............................................
182 Nutrition Labeling of Meat and Poultry Products (Section 610 Review)................ 0583-AC95
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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183 Ante-Mortem and Post-Mortem Inspection of Livestock and Poultry..................... 0583-AC43
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184 Requirements for Disposition and Disposal of Inspected Raw Meat and Poultry Products 0583-AC44
185 Performance Standards for Bacon..................................................... 0583-AC49
186 Reworking of Meat and Poultry Carcasses Accidentally Contaminated During 0583-AC53
Evisceration........................................................................
187 Egg and Egg Products Inspection Regulations......................................... 0583-AC58
188 Labeling--Generic Approval and Regulation Consolidation............................. 0583-AC59
189 Food Standards; Guiding Principles and Food Standards Modernization................. 0583-AC72
190 Petitions for Rulemaking............................................................ 0583-AC81
191 Classes of Poultry Updating Poultry Class Standards................................. 0583-AC83
192 Elimination of Chilling Time and Temperature Requirements for Ready-To-Cook Poultry 0583-AC87
(Section 610 Review)................................................................
193 Addition of San Marino to the List of Countries Eligible To Export Meat and Meat 0583-AC91
Products to the United States.......................................................
194 Addition of Mexico to the List of Countries Eligible for the Importation of 0583-AC92
Slaughtered (Fresh) Poultry and Egg Products Into the United States.................
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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195 Beef or Pork With Barbecue Sauce; Revision of Standards............................. 0583-AC09
196 Performance Standards for Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products.................... 0583-AC46
197 Meat Produced by Advanced Meat/Bone Separation Machinery and Meat Recovery Systems.. 0583-AC51
198 Nutrition Labeling of Ground or Chopped Meat and Poultry Products and Single- 0583-AC60
Ingredient Products.................................................................
199 Incorporation of Food and Color Additives Into 21 CFR............................... 0583-AC69
200 Performance Standards for On-Line Antimicrobial Reprocessing of Pre-Chill Poultry 0583-AC73
Carcasses...........................................................................
201 Agency Organization................................................................. 0583-AC78
202 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.........
203 Changes in Fees for Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection Service.............. 0583-AC94
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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204 Transportation, Storage, and Other Handling of Potentially Hazardous Foods.......... 0583-AC05
205 Reform of Regulations on Imported Meat and Poultry Products......................... 0583-AC56
206 Food Labeling; Nutrient Content Claims, Definition of the Term Healthy.............. 0583-AC65
207 Elimination of Requirements for Total Quality Control Systems....................... 0583-AC68
208 Poultry Inspection: Revision of Finished Product Standards With Respect to Ingesta.. 0583-AC77
209 Emergency Regulations To Prevent Meat Food and Meat Products That May Contain the 0583-AC88
BSE Agent From Entering Commerce....................................................
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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-AC07 Grant and Inauguration of Inspection 01/30/2003 Withdrawn
0583-AC63 Pathogen Reduction; Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Systems; Additions 01/30/2003 Withdrawn
to Generic E. Coli Criteria
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Foreign Agricultural Service--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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210 New Provisions and Revisions to Sugar Reexport Programs Under 7 CFR 1530............ 0551-AA65
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Foreign Agricultural Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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211 Program To Provide Technical Assistance To Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports to 0551-AA62
Emerging Markets (Emerging Markets Program).........................................
212 McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program.......... 0551-AA64
213 Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers (TAA)....................................... 0551-AA66
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Foreign Agricultural Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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214 Program To Assist U.S. Producers in Developing Domestic Markets for Value-Added 0551-AA60
Wheat Gluten and Wheat Starch Products..............................................
215 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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216 CCC Supplier Credit Guarantee Program............................................... 0551-AA30
217 Facility Guarantee Program.......................................................... 0551-AA35
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Forest Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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218 Indian Allotments on National Forest System Lands................................... 0596-AA52
219 Appeal of Decisions Relating to Occupancy and Use of National Forest System Lands... 0596-AB45
220 Law Enforcement Support Activities.................................................. 0596-AB61
221 Noncompetitive Sale of Timber; Timber Substitution.................................. 0596-AB70
222 Sale and Disposal of National Forest System Timber; Timber Export and Substitution 0596-AB75
Restrictions........................................................................
223 Determining Fair Market Value for Recreation Residence Use Authorizations........... 0596-AB83
224 Land Uses; Prohibitions; Paleontological Resources.................................. 0596-AB91
225 Forest Service Trails Accessibility Guidelines...................................... 0596-AB92
226 Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines.......................... 0596-AB93
227 Objection Process; Land and Resource Management Planning (Interim Directive, Forest 0596-AB97
Service Manual, Chapter 1920).......................................................
228 Locatable Minerals.................................................................. 0596-AB98
229 Sawtooth National Recreation Area-Private Lands; Increasing Residential Outbuilding 0596-AC00
Size................................................................................
230 National Forest System Land and Resource Management Planning Directives (Proposed 0596-AC02
Directives, Forest Service Manual (FSM) 1920 and Forest Service Handbook (FSH)
1909.12)............................................................................
231 Stewardship Contracting Projects (Proposed Interim Directives; Forest Service Manual 0596-AC03
2400 and Related Handbooks).........................................................
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Forest Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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232 Sale and Disposal of National Forest Timber; Cancellation of Timber Sale Contracts.. 0596-AB21
233 Land Uses; Special Uses; Recovery of Costs for Processing Special Use Applications 0596-AB36
and Monitoring Compliance With Special Use Authorizations...........................
234 Sale and Disposal of National Forest System Timber; Extension of Timber Sale 0596-AB48
Contracts To Permit Urgent Removal of Timber From Other Lands.......................
235 Preference for Visitor Service; Alaska National Forest Conservation System Units.... 0596-AB57
236 National Environmental Policy Act Documentation Needed for Certain Special Uses 0596-AB73
Permit Actions (Final Interim Directive to FSH 1909.15, Chapter 30).................
237 Land Uses; Special Uses Requiring Authorizations.................................... 0596-AB74
238 Special Forest Products and Forest Botanical Products............................... 0596-AB81
239 National Forest System Land and Resource Management Planning........................ 0596-AB86
240 National Environmental Policy Act Documentation Needed For Limited Timber Harvest on 0596-AB88
National Forest System Lands (Forest Service Handbook 1909.15, Chapter 30)..........
241 Notice, Comment, and Appeal Procedures for Projects and Activities on National 0596-AB89
Forest System Lands.................................................................
242 Revisions to Road Management Policy (Forest Service Manual Chapter 7710)............ 0596-AB90
243 Forest Land Enhancement Program..................................................... 0596-AB95
244 Community and Private Land Forest Fire Assistance Program........................... 0596-AB96
245 National Environmental Policy Act Documentation Needed for Fire Management 0596-AB99
Activities (Interim Directive to Forest Service Handbook 1909.15, Chapter 30).......
246 National Forest System Land and Resource Management Planning; Extension of 0596-AC01
Compliance Deadline for Site-Specific Projects......................................
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Forest Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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247 Hydropower Applications............................................................. 0596-AA47
248 Landownership Adjustments; Conveyance of Small Tracts............................... 0596-AA79
249 Species Surplus to Domestic Manufacturing Needs..................................... 0596-AB27
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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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250 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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251 General Nonprocurement Regulations.................................................. 0503-AA21
252 Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Reference.................. 0503-AA26
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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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253 Outreach and Assistance for Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers...................... 0503-AA22
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Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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254 Adjudications Under Section 741..................................................... 0503-AA24
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Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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255 Appeal of Oral Decisions Under the Rules of Practice................................ 0503-AA25
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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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256 Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan............................................. 0570-AA24
257 Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program--Financing Cooperative Stock.......... 0570-AA26
258 Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program............................................. 0570-AA28
259 Annual Renewal Fee.................................................................. 0570-AA34
260 Rural Business Investment Program................................................... 0570-AA35
261 Value-Added Producer Grants and Agriculture Innovation Centers...................... 0570-AA40
262 Business and Industry Loan Program--Rewrite of Program Regulations.................. 0570-AA41
263 Intermediary Relending Program...................................................... 0570-AA42
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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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264 Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program................................... 0570-AA19
265 Allocation Formulas................................................................. 0570-AA30
266 Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program--Domestic Lamb Industry Adjustment 0570-AA31
Assistance Program Set-Aside........................................................
267 Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program--Farm Bill Changes.......................... 0570-AA36
268 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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269 B&I Guaranteed Loan Program Farm Bill Changes--Definition of Rural and Rural Area... 0570-AA38
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Rural Business-Cooperative Service--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
Number
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0570-AA23 Business and Industrial Guaranteed Loan Program--Miscellaneous Changes 02/28/2003 Withdrawn
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Rural Utilities Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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270 Telecommunications Standards and Specifications for Materials, Equipment, and 0572-AB40
Construction........................................................................
271 Servicing of Water Programs Loans and Grants........................................ 0572-AB59
272 Technical Assistance Grants......................................................... 0572-AB75
273 Special Equipment Contract (Not Including Installation), RUS Form 398............... 0572-AB76
274 Accounting Requirements for RUS Telecommunications Borrowers........................ 0572-AB77
275 Launching Our Communities Access to Local Television Act of 2000.................... 0572-AB82
276 Guarantees for Bonds and Notes Issued for Electrification Purposes.................. 0572-AB83
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Rural Utilities Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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277 Settlement of Debt.................................................................. 0572-AB61
278 Electric Program Standard Contract Forms............................................ 0572-AB67
279 Telecommunications Program Specification............................................ 0572-AB69
280 General and Pre-Loan Policies and Procedures Common to Insured and Guaranteed Loans. 0572-AB72
281 Environmental Policies and Procedures............................................... 0572-AB73
282 Seismic Safety...................................................................... 0572-AB74
283 Extensions of Payments of Principal and Interest.................................... 0572-AB79
284 Useful Life of Facility Determination............................................... 0572-AB80
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Rural Utilities Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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285 Demand Side Management and Renewable Energy Systems................................. 0572-AB65
286 Exemptions of RUS Operational Controls Under Section 306E of the RE Act............. 0572-AB68
287 Rural Broadband Access Loans and Loan Guarantees.................................... 0572-AB81
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Rural Utilities Service--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
Number
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0572-AB78 Record Retention Requirements for RUS Electric and Telecommunications Borrowers 03/20/2003 Withdrawn
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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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288 Emergency Watershed Protection Program.............................................. 0578-AA30
289 Conservation Security Program....................................................... 0578-AA36
290 Grassland Reserve................................................................... 0578-AA38
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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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291 Wetland Categorical Minimal Effects Exemptions...................................... 0578-AA27
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292 Environmental Quality Incentives Program............................................ 0578-AA31
293 Agricultural Management Assistance Program.......................................... 0578-AA32
294 Technical Service Provider Assistance............................................... 0578-AA35
295 Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program............................................. 0578-AA37
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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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296 Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation....................................... 0578-AA17
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Natural Resources Conservation Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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297 Conservation of Private Grazing Land................................................ 0578-AA29
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Natural Resources Conservation Service--Discontinued Entries
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Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
Number
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0578-AA26 Forestry Incentives Program 04/30/2003 Withdrawn
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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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298 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)
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1. 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 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John E. Van Dyke, 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
_______________________________________________________________________
2. 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
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CFR Citation: 7 CFR 58
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations have not been updated since December 1,
1976. Updating these regulations will strengthen program integrity;
accurately reflect inspection and grading services available; and
clarify the meaning of terms used. The 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 09/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
3. 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 comments 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 02/00/04
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
_______________________________________________________________________
4. 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.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/04
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
_______________________________________________________________________
5. LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING PROGRAM--LAMB AMENDMENT (LS-01-08)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1621
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 59
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service is amending the Livestock
Reporting Act of 1999 regulations. The amendments would: (1) Amend
regulations requiring lamb packers to report negotiated purchases of
live lamb and sales of carcass lamb; (2) adjust requirements for
reporting of imported and domestic boxed lamb sales; and (3) make
adjustments to input data collection forms. The Act was implemented
April 2, 2001, and requires packers to report purchase and sales
transactions for cattle, swine, sheep, boxed beef, and lamb meat.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State
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Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in
EO 13132.
Agency Contact: John E. Van Dyke, 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-AB98
_______________________________________________________________________
6. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/26/02 67 FR 54907
NPRM Comment Period End 10/25/02
Second NPRM 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kathie Birdsell, Research and Promotion Branch,
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Room 2535-
South, Stop 0244, Fruit and Vegetable Program, 14th and Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0244
Phone: 888 720-9917
Fax: 202 205-2800
Email: kathie.birdsell@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________
7. 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; 7 CFR 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 05/00/03
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
Fax: 202 720-5631
RIN: 0581-AC15
_______________________________________________________________________
8. NATIONAL DAIRY PROMOTION AND RESEARCH PROGRAM (DA-02-03)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 4501 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1150
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, March 2003, Proposed Rule necessary
for industry input.
Final, Statutory, July 2003, Final Rule to be issued after 60-day
comment period.
Abstract: Recently enacted Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of
2002 (2002 Farm Bill) amended the Dairy Production and Stabilization
Act of 1983 (the authorizing legislation for the National Dairy
Promotion and Research Program) concerning implementation of mandatory
15-cent per hundred weight assessment on dairy products imported into
the 48 contiguous States and other related amendments.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/03
Final Action 07/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: David Jamison, Chief, Promotion and Research Branch,
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Stop 0233,
Dairy Progams, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0233
Phone: 202 720-6909
Fax: 202 720-0285
Email: david.jamison2@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC16
_______________________________________________________________________
9. REMOVAL OF COTTONSEED CHEMIST LICENSING PROGRAM AND FEES (ST-02-03)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1622 through 1624
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 96
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is removing the
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Cottonseed Chemist Licensing Program. The AMS budget office performed a
budget analysis that indicated that even by economizing at every
opportunity, the program will fail to maintain sufficient revenue.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James V. Falk, Scientist, Department of Agriculture,
Agricultural Marketing Service, Technical Services Branch, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Room 3523-South Building, Washington, DC 20250-
0272
Phone: 202 690-4089
Fax: 202 720-6496
Email: james.falk@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC18
_______________________________________________________________________
10. 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, 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________
11. FLUE-CURED TOBACCO ADVISORY COMMITTEE: AMENDMENT TO REGULATIONS (TB-
02-14)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/01/02 67 FR 61467
Interim Final Rule Effective 10/02/02
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/02/02
Final Action 06/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
12. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
13. 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
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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
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NPRM 11/01/02 67 FR 66576
NPRM Comment Period End 12/31/02
Final Action 05/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
14. 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 sustain 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 03/31/03 68 FR 15385
NPRM Comment Period End 04/15/03
Final Action 06/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
15. 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:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/16/03 68 FR 18556
NPRM Comment Period End 04/28/03
Final Action 06/00/03
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
_______________________________________________________________________
16. 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 12/16/02 67 FR 77002
NPRM Comment Period End 01/15/03
Final Action 05/00/03
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
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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________
17. USDA ``PRODUCED FROM'' GRADEMARK FOR SHELL EGGS (PY-02-007)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 56
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/09/03 68 FR 1169
NPRM Comment Period End 03/10/03
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rex A. Barnes
Phone: 202 720-3271
Fax: 202 690-3165
Email: rex.barnes@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________
18. HASS AVOCADO PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION ORDER (FV-01-705)
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1219
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/06/02 67 FR 56895
Final Action Effective 09/09/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Margaret B. Irby
Phone: 202 720-9915
Fax: 202 205-2800
Email: margaret.irby@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________
19. COTTON FUTURES ACT: CHANGING THE DESTINATION OF SPOT MARKETS (CN-01-
004)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 27
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/17/02 67 FR 77147
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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
_______________________________________________________________________
20. VOLUNTARY EGG, POULTRY, AND RABBIT GRADING, INCREASE IN FEES AND
CHARGES (PY-02-002)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 56; 7 CFR 70
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/26/02 67 FR 78665
Final Action Effective 01/01/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rex A. Barnes
Phone: 202 720-3271
Fax: 202 690-3165
Email: rex.barnes@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC10
_______________________________________________________________________
21. TOBACCO INSPECTION: MANDATORY GRADING (TB-02-11)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 29
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 11/19/02 67 FR 69659
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John P. Duncan
Phone: 202 205-0567
Fax: 202 205-0235
Email: john.duncan3@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC20
_______________________________________________________________________
22. PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION SERVICES (ST-02-01)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 97
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/01/02 67 FR 61545
Final Action 01/10/03 68 FR 1359
Final Action Effective 02/10/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Fabian Q. Generao
Phone: 202 720-0195
Fax: 202 720-1631
RIN: 0581-AC22
_______________________________________________________________________
23. 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
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 996; 7 CFR 997; 7 CFR 998; 7 CFR 999
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 01/09/03 68 FR 1145
Final Action Effective 01/10/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Ronald L. Cioffi
Phone: 202 720-2491
Email: ronald.cioffi@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC23
BILLING CODE 3410-02-S
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
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24. SERVICING MINOR FARM LOAN PROGRAM LOANS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 1932 Note; 7 USC 1989; 16 USC 1005;
31 USC 3711
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 772; 7 CFR 1901-E; 7 CFR 1942-A; 7 CFR 1951-E and
F; 7 CFR 1956-C
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The rule proposes to consolidate regulations currently shared
by FSA and the agencies of the USDA Rural Development mission area and
publish a single Farm Service Agency regulation. The existence of
provisions governing these loans in scattered regulations make proper
administration difficult. Information not specific to the Minor
Programs will be eliminated, language will be improved for readability,
and only regulations pertaining to the FSA Minor Programs will be
included. FSA's minor loan program borrowers, a total of 52 Irrigation
and Drainage Loan borrowers and 88 Grazing and Land Shift Loan
borrowers, with a total outstanding balance of around $20 million, are
the only program participants who will be affected by this proposed
rule. When finalized, the rule will not change the requirements or the
effect of the regulations pertaining to FSA Minor Program Loans. The
consolidation of the regulations will enable more efficient use by FSA
staff who administer the programs and better service to the customers
with these loans. There will be no additional outlays of Federal funds,
no additional staffing and no additional paperwork burden.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/09/03 68 FR 17320
NPRM Comment Period End 06/09/03
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 0339 South Building, MS 0572, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG67
_______________________________________________________________________
25. 2002 FARM BILL REGULATIONS--LOAN ELIGIBILITY WITH PRIOR DEBT
FORGIVENESS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-171
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1941
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will seek to clarify language needed to implement
the 2002 Farm Bill provisions relating to borrowers who received debt
forgiveness and a change in the eligibility requirements for direct
farm ownership loans: (1) The legislation provides that borrowers who
received debt forgiveness may also be eligible for new direct or
guaranteed operating loans if forgiveness resulted from a declared
major emergency or natural disaster. However, besides areas designated
as natural disasters, low-interest emergency loans are also available
in areas under plant or animal quarantines. This rule will obtain
public comments on the types of emergencies or natural disasters to be
considered eligible. (2) The legislation changes an eligibility
requirement for direct farm ownership loans from persons who
``operated'' a farm to persons who ``participated in the operation of''
a farm. This rule will obtain public comments on the meaning of the new
term. The expected cost is minimal.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/09/03 68 FR 17316
NPRM Comment Period End 06/09/03
Final Action 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 0339 South Building, MS 0572, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG81
_______________________________________________________________________
26. [bull] REVISION OF INDIAN TRIBAL LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM LOAN
REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 25 USC 490
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 770
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Indian Tribal Land Acquisition Program eligibility
requirements will be revised to add that a Tribe is not eligible for a
new loan if they have had a write-down within the preceding 5 years.
Indian Tribal Land Acquisition Program Rental Value Write-Down
regulations will be revised for clarification and correction:
1. The definition of ``rental value'' will be added for clarification.
2. The requirement for a current appraisal will be removed and
replaced with the requirement for a current market rent study report.
3. Land Value Write-down and Rental Value Write-down regulations will
be revised to replace ``each'' loan with ``all'' loans/borrower
concerning previous write-downs.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/14/03 68 FR 12309
NPRM Comment Period End 05/14/03
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 1129 Other Animal Production
Agency Contact: Phillip Elder, Agricultural Economist, Department of
Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 Indepenedence Avenue
SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 690-8104
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: phillip--elder@wdc.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG87
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27. [bull] PROVIDING FARM LOANS IN A NATIONAL SECURITY EMERGENCY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480; 50 USC app 2061;
EO 12656
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 763; 7 CFR 775
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is promulgating regulations to
implement part 3, section 301, paragraph (7), Executive Order 12656. In
this Executive order, the President directed the Secretary of
Agriculture to continue to provide the nation's farmers with production
resources in the event of a national security emergency. In response,
USDA designated FSA as the responsible Agency for emergency credit.
This work plan is to implement FSA regulations. FSA has determined it
necessary to adequately respond in the event of national security
emergencies and provide emergency credit to agriculture producers. A
national security emergency of significant magnitude could cause
commercial credit providers to be unable to serve the needs of
agriculture to the extent that will ensure the nation a continued
adequate supply of food and fiber.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/03
Final Action 02/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 111 Crop Production
URL For More Information:
http://usda.fsa.gov
Agency Contact: Phillip Elder, Agricultural Economist, Department of
Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 Indepenedence Avenue
SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 690-8104
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: phillip--elder@wdc.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG89
_______________________________________________________________________
28. [bull] SELECTION OF FSA STATE AND COUNTY COMMITTEES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-171
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 7; 7 CFR 710
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the regulations to implement the
provisions of the 2002 Farm Bill relating to the establishment of FSA
county, area, and local committees. The statute provides that
committees shall have from three to five members, that they shall be
representative of the producers in the area, and that the term of
office shall not exceed 3 years. It also provides that the Secretary
shall solicit nominations from organizations representing the interests
of socially disadvantaged groups and, if determined necessary,
promulgate uniform guidelines for conducting elections that will ensure
fair representation of socially disadvantaged groups. The Secretary may
also ensure inclusion of socially disadvantaged farmers by appointing
one additional voting member to a committee. The rule will provide for
election procedures, including nominations, opening of ballots and
reporting of results.
Further, the rule will eliminate community committees from the existing
regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/04
Final Action 06/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 11 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting
URL For More Information:
http://www.usda.fsa.gov
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 0339 South Building, MS 0572, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG90
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
29. ELIMINATION OF 30-DAY PAST-DUE PERIOD FOR FARM LOAN PROGRAM
BORROWERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 1989; 31 USC 3716; 42 USC 1480
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1951
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Currently, borrowers are considered ``past due'' for the
first 30 days after a missed Farm Loan Program (FLP) payment and are
then ``delinquent.'' This is not consistent with the terminology used
by Farm Programs (FP), which considers borrowers ``delinquent''
immediately after a missed payment. This action will eliminate the 30-
day past due period prior to delinquency. In addition to clarification
and consistency, this change would allow FLP borrowers to receive debt
write-down on the day after a missed payment, assuming all other
primary loan servicing criteria are met, instead of waiting 31 days.
This change will also clarify the use of the word delinquent with
regard to all servicing and offsets. The rule will not affect the
statutorily required ``90 days past due'' criteria that is currently
used to determine the onset of primary loan servicing. This rule will
not significantly affect costs for either the Government or borrowers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/09/03 68 FR 1170
NPRM Comment Period End 03/10/03
Final Action 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch,
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Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Room 0339 South
Building, MS 0572, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-
0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG50
_______________________________________________________________________
30. [bull] CLARIFICATION OF INFORMAL APPEALS PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 15 USC 714b; 15 USC 714c; 16 USC 590h
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 780
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the general administrative regulations
and rules for informal agency appeals, including use of mediation or
reconsideration by decision-makers, during the informal appeals
process. The goal of the amended regulations will be to furnish
additional detail in published regulations regarding procedures for
program participant appeals of adverse decisions made by the FSA, CCC,
and, as applicable, certain determinations of NRCS, and to clarify in
the regulations the policies and procedures currently operating during
appeals and mediations of adverse program decisions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 11 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting
Agency Contact: Phillip Elder, Agricultural Economist, Department of
Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 Indepenedence Avenue
SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 690-8104
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: phillip--elder@wdc.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________
31. [bull] 2003-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR BURLEY
TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1312; 7 USC 1445
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The burley tobacco marketing quota and price support are
required by statute. The purpose of the quota and price support is to
balance supply with demand at levels assuring stable supplies for
domestic and export use at prices that are considered sufficient for
producers. The national quota is based on cigarette manufacturers'
intentions, 3-year average exports, a loan stocks adjustment, and a
discretionary adjustment of plus or minus 3 percent. The price support
level is based on a formula that averages market prices (two-thirds
weight) and a cost index (one-third weight), plus discretion to limit
any increase to 65 percent of the formula increase. Producers approved
the program in a referendum for this kind of tobacco held in February
2001.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 11191 Tobacco Farming
URL For Public Comments:
TOB--Comments@wdc.usda.gov
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 0339 South Building, MS 0572, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG93
_______________________________________________________________________
32. [bull] 2003 AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANCE ACT--CROP DISASTER PROGRAM,
LIVESTOCK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES FOR SUGAR BEETS
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: sec 202, 203(b) and 208, division N, PL 108-7; sec 763
and 767, division A, PL 108-7
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1412; 7 CFR 1480
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule implements portions of title II of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2003 and the Agricultural Assistance Act of 2003.
It amends the regulations to provide crop-loss disaster assistance for
producers who suffered 2001- or 2002-crop losses, establish a Livestock
Assistance Program, and provide payments to sugar beet producers
because of the results of adverse weather or other specified
conditions. It also implements provisions of Division A of the Act
requiring that the commodities crambe and sesame seed be included as
oilseeds eligible for CCC direct and counter-cyclical payments and
marketing assistance loans. Outlays are estimated as follows: Crop
disaster: $2.15 billion; LAP: $250 million; sugar beets: $60 million.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 0339 South Building, MS 0572, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG95
_______________________________________________________________________
33. [bull] COTTONSEED PAYMENT PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: sec 206, division N, PL 108-7
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1427
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule implements the 2002-crop Cottonseed Payment Program
authorized by section 206 of the Agricultural Assistance Act of 2003.
Section 206 requires the Secretary to use $50 million of Commodity
Credit Corporation funds to provide assistance to producers and first-
handlers of the 2002 crop of cottonseed who suffered
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financially as a result of unfavorable growing conditions in 2002.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 0339 South Building, MS 0572, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG97
_______________________________________________________________________
34. [bull] HURRICANE ASSISTANCE FOR SUGARCANE PRODUCERS AND PROCESSORS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: sec 207, division N, PL 108-7
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1435
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will provide for hurricane assistance to sugarcane
producers and processors authorized by the Agricultural Assistance Act
of 2003. Section 205 of that Act requires the Secretary to make
available to first processors assistance in the form of payments or
cane sugar in the inventory of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC),
to partially compensate producers and first processors for crop and
other losses that are related to a qualifying natural disaster
declaration. Assistance shall be shared by first processors with
affected producers that provide commodities to the processor in a
manner that reflects contracts entered into between the processor and
the producers. The Secretary must use 150,000 tons of cane sugar in CCC
inventory, make payments in an aggregate amount equal to the market
value of 150,000 tons of such sugar, or use a combination of payments
or sugar with a total market value of 150,000 tons of such sugar. The
expected cost is $60 million.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 0339 South Building, MS 0572, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG98
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
35. AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL OF WAREHOUSE FOR COMMODITY
CREDIT CORPORATION STORAGE CONTRACTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1421; 7 CFR 1423; 7 CFR 1427
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AE50
_______________________________________________________________________
36. DELETION OF FSA REGULATIONS REGARDING COLORADO RIVER BASIN SALINITY
CONTROL PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 702; 7 CFR 703; 7 CFR 752
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AE54
_______________________________________________________________________
37. AMENDMENTS TO THE DEBT SETTLEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO CONFORM
TO THE DEBT COLLECTION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1996
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 792; 7 CFR 1403; 7 CFR 1404
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________
38. REGULATORY STREAMLINING OF THE FARM SERVICE AGENCY'S DIRECT FARM
LOAN PROGRAMS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 7; 7 CFR 18
[[Page 30005]]
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AF60
_______________________________________________________________________
39. EMERGENCY CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 701
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/01/02 67 FR 49879
NPRM Comment Period End 09/30/02
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG26
_______________________________________________________________________
40. INTEREST ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 762
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________
41. OCEAN FREIGHT CLAIMS ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCESS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1405; 7 CFR 1499; 22 CFR 211
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/03/03 68 FR 9944
NPRM Comment Period End 04/02/03
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________
42. TOBACCO MARKETING QUOTAS, CARDS, PENALTY PROVISIONS, RECORDKEEPING
AND REPORTING
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/13/03 68 FR 1556
NPRM Comment Period End 02/12/03
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG52
_______________________________________________________________________
43. RESCHEDULING GUARANTEED LOANS WITH BALLOON PAYMENTS, CLARIFICATION
OF ANNUAL ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS FOR GUARANTEED LENDERS, AND
SUBORDINATION REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 762
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG53
_______________________________________________________________________
44. PROMPT DISASTER SET-ASIDE CONSIDERATION AND PRIMARY LOAN SERVICING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1951
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/20/02 67 FR 41869
NPRM Comment Period End 08/19/02
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG56
_______________________________________________________________________
45. 2002-CROP MARKETING QUOTAS AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVELS FOR FIVE KINDS
OF TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________
46. 2002-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR BURLEY TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG59
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47. 2002-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR FLUE-CURED
TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________
48. PRODUCER DISQUALIFICATION FOR CROP INSURANCE FRAUD
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1405
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/12/02 67 FR 57759
NPRM Comment Period End 11/12/02
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Phillip Elder
Phone: 202 690-8104
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: phillip--elder@wdc.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG70
_______________________________________________________________________
49. 2002 FARM BILL REGULATIONS--CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 701; 7 CFR 1410
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice of Availability of Draft
Environmental Impact Statement 09/06/02 67 FR 56979
Comment Period End 10/21/02
Interim Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG74
_______________________________________________________________________
50. 2002 FARM BILL REGULATIONS--ASSISTANCE FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1439
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________
51. 2002 FARM BILL REGULATIONS--TREE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 783
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG83
_______________________________________________________________________
52. 2002 FARM BILL REGULATIONS--BIOENERGY PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1424
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/01/02 67 FR 61565
NPRM Comment Period End 10/31/02
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG84
_______________________________________________________________________
53. 2002 FARM BILL REGULATIONS--INCOME LIMITS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1400
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/28/02 67 FR 65738
NPRM Comment Period End 11/27/02
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG86
_______________________________________________________________________
54. [bull] 2003-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR FLUE-
CURED TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1314; 7 USC 1445
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The flue-cured tobacco marketing quota and price support are
required by statute. The purpose of the quota and price support is to
balance supply with demand at levels assuring stable supplies for
domestic and export use at prices that are considered sufficient for
producers. The national quota is based on cigarette manufacturers'
intentions, 3-year average exports, a loan stocks adjustment, and a
discretionary adjustment of plus or minus 3 percent. The price support
level is based on a formula that averages market prices (2/3 weight)
and a cost index (1/3 weight), plus discretion to limit any increase to
65 percent of the formula increase. Growers approved the program in a
referendum in January 2001.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action To Be Determined
[[Page 30007]]
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 11191 Tobacco Farming
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 0339 South Building, MS 0572, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG91
_______________________________________________________________________
55. [bull] 2003-CROP MARKETING QUOTAS AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVELS FOR FIVE
KINDS OF TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1312; 7 USC 1445
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1464
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Marketing quotas/acreage allotments and price support are
required by statute for these kinds of tobacco: Fire-cured (type 21),
fire-cured (types 22-23), dark air-cured (types 35-36), Virginia sun-
cured (type 37), and cigar filler and binder (types 42-44 and 53-55).
Quotas and allotments are determined by statutory formula to balance
supply with demand to assure stable supplies for domestic and export
use. Marketing quotas are implemented if approved by producers in
referenda. Producers approved quotas for the 2002 crops of fire-cured
(types 21-23), dark air-cured (types 35-36) and sun-cured (type 37) in
March 2001. Cigar filler and binder (types 42-44 and 53-55) were
approved in March 1999. Price support levels are set by statutory
formula. The Secretary may reduce the level at the request of producer
associations, and may limit increases to 65 percent of the formula
increase.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
URL For Public Comments:
TOB--comments@wdc.usda.gov
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 0339 South Building, MS 0572, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG92
_______________________________________________________________________
56. [bull] CROP INSURANCE LINKAGE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1508
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1405
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency is amending its regulations at 7 CFR part 1405 to
remove obsolete requirements that crop insurance be obtained in order
to be eligible for USDA benefits under some programs. Section 508(b)(7)
of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508(b)(7)) provided that
in order to be eligible for payments under the Agricultural Market
Transition Act (7 U.S.C. 7201 note) (AMTA) the producer must obtain at
least the catastrophic level of insurance for each crop of economic
significance in which the producer has an interest or provide a written
waiver to the Secretary that waives any eligibility for emergency crop
loss assistance in connection with the crop, if insurance is available
in the county for the crop. The AMTA programs, which included
production flexibility contracts for wheat, feed grains, and upland
cotton, 1996- through 2002-crop loans and loan deficiency payments for
grains and similarly handled commodities and cotton, and the Sugar and
Peanut Programs, ended September 30, 2002. The regulations for those
programs were contained at 7 CFR parts 1412, 1421, 1427, 1435, 1443,
and 1446 and were replaced by regulations for new programs under the
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 7901 note)
(the 2002 Act). The 2002 Act did not include the requirement that
producers obtain crop insurance in order to receive payments under the
new programs and the Agency is therefore removing references to those
parts from 7 CFR part 1405. The crop insurance requirements for the
Conservation Reserve Program and the Tobacco Program contained in 7 CFR
part 1405, will remain.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 0339 South Building, MS 0572, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG94
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
57. AMENDMENT TO THE REGULATIONS FOR DETERMINING ACREAGE FOR SKIP-ROW
COTTON
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 718.107
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 12/03/02 67 FR 71797
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
[[Page 30008]]
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG55
_______________________________________________________________________
58. 2002 FARM BILL REGULATIONS--DIRECT AND COUNTER-CYCLICAL PAYMENTS,
PEANUT QUOTA BUYOUT, AND HARD WHITE WHEAT INCENTIVE PAYMENT PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1412
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action: Peanut Quota
Buyout 10/01/02 67 FR 61470
Final Action: Direct and
Counter-Cyclical Program 10/21/02 67 FR 64748
Final Action: Hard White Wheat
Incentive Payment Program 02/03/03 68 FR 5205
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG71
_______________________________________________________________________
59. 2002 FARM BILL REGULATIONS--GENERAL CREDIT PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 762; 7 CFR 764; 7 CFR 774; 7 CFR 1924; 7 CFR 1943;
7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR 1955; 7 CFR 1956; 7 CFR 1962; 7 CFR 1065
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 02/18/03 68 FR 7693
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG78
_______________________________________________________________________
60. 2002 FARM BILL REGULATIONS--ACREAGE REPORTING AND COMMON PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 718
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/03/03 68 FR 16170
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG79
_______________________________________________________________________
61. 2002 FARM BILL REGULATIONS--EQUITABLE RELIEF
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 718
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 10/31/02 67 FR 66304
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG80
_______________________________________________________________________
62. [bull] TOBACCO PAYMENT PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: sec 205, division N, PL 108-7
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1464
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, June 1, 2003, Deadline for payments.
Abstract: This rule implements the Tobacco Payment Program authorized
by the Agricultural Assistance Act of 2003. Section 205 of that Act
requires the Commodity Credit Corporation to provide assistance to
producers of tobacco. This rule is intended to implement this
legislative mandate and assist producers who suffered financially as a
result of unfavorable market and growing conditions in 2002. All farms
with an established 2002 acreage allotment or marketing quota are
eligible for payment. Eligible persons include owners of the land with
an established 2002 acreage allotment or marketing quota and farmers.
This rule promulgates regulations governing how producer eligibility
will be determined and how payments will be determined and distributed.
The expected cost is $55 million.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/17/03 68 FR 18833
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 0339 South Building, MS 0572, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom--witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG96
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
63. IMPORTATION OF UNMANUFACTURED WOOD ARTICLES; SOLID WOOD PACKING
MATERIAL
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 166; 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7711 to 7714; 7 USC 7718;
7 USC 7731 to 7732; 7 USC 7751 to 7754; 21 USC 136 to 136a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: APHIS is undertaking rulemaking to strengthen restrictions on
the importation of solid wood packing material (e.g., crates, dunnage,
wooden spools, pallets, packing blocks) into the United States.
Imported solid wood packing material (SWPM) has been linked to
introductions of exotic plant pests, such as the pine shoot beetle and
the Asian longhorned beetle. These and other plant pests that could be
carried by imported SWPM pose a serious threat to U.S. agriculture and
to natural, cultivated, and urban forests. SWPM accompanies nearly all
types of imported commodities, from fruits and vegetables to machinery
and electrical equipment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 01/20/99 64 FR 3049
ANPRM Comment Period End 03/22/99
Notice 07/07/99 64 FR 36608
Comment Period End 09/07/99
Notice 10/17/00 65 FR 61301
NPRM 01/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register, and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Raymond Nosbaum, Senior Regulatory Coordinator, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Unit 131, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-6280
RIN: 0579-AA99
_______________________________________________________________________
64. PLUM POX COMPENSATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 166; 7 USC 7711 to 7712; 7 USC 7714; 7 USC 7731;
7 USC 7735; 7 USC 7751 to 7754; sec 301.75-15 also issued under sec
204, title II, PL 106-113; 113 Stat 1501A-293; sec 301.75-15 and
301.75.16 also issued under sec 203; title II, PL 106-224, 114 Stat 400
(7 USC 1421 note)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 301.74-5
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule provides for the payment of compensation to the
owners of commercial stone fruit orchards and fruit tree nurseries who
had stone fruit trees or nursery stock destroyed in order to control
plum pox. The payment of these funds is necessary in order to reduce
the economic impact of the plum pox quarantine on affected commercial
stone fruit growers and fruit tree nursery owners. APHIS anticipates
publishing a proposed rule to address plum pox compensation issues that
have arisen since the close of the interim rule's comment period.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 09/14/00 65 FR 55431
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/13/00
NPRM 08/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Stephen R. Poe, Operations Officer, Program Support
Staff, PPQ, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, Unit 134, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-8247
RIN: 0579-AB19
_______________________________________________________________________
65. VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC USER FEES--5-YEAR PLAN FOR FEES (SECTION 610
REVIEW)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5542; 7 USC 1622; 7 USC 8301 to 8317; 21 USC 136
to 136a; 31 USC 3701; 31 USC 3716 to 3717; 31 USC 3719; 31 USC 3720A
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 130
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are proposing user fees for multiple fiscal years for
APHIS' Veterinary Services' veterinary diagnostic user fee goods and
services. We are proposing this action in order to ensure that we
recover the full costs of providing these goods and services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Donna Ford, User Fee Section Head, FSSB, BASE, MRPBS,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Unit 140, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-8351
RIN: 0579-AB22
_______________________________________________________________________
66. ANIMAL WELFARE: MARINE MAMMALS; NONCONSENSUS LANGUAGE AND
INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2131 to 2159
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 3
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The U.S. Department of Agriculture regulates the treatment of
certain marine mammals under the Animal Welfare Act. The present
standards for treatment of these animals have been in effect for over
10 years. During this time, advances have been made and new information
has been
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developed with regard to the housing and care of marine mammals. We
intend to develop amendments to the marine mammal standards on which
consensus was not reached during negotiated rulemaking conducted
between September 1995 and July 1996. The amendments would be to
standards affecting variances, indoor facilities, outdoor facilities,
space requirements, and water quality, as well as swim-with-the-
dolphins programs. These actions appear necessary to ensure that the
minimum standards for the humane handling, care, treatment, and
transportation of marine mammals in captivity are based on current
general, industry, and scientific knowledge and experience.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 05/30/02 67 FR 37731
ANPRM Comment Period End 07/29/02
NPRM 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Dr. Barbara Kohn, Senior Staff Veterinarian, Animal
Care, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service, Unit 84, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1234
Phone: 301 734-7833
RIN: 0579-AB24
_______________________________________________________________________
67. CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE IN ELK AND DEER; INTERSTATE MOVEMENT
RESTRICTIONS AND PAYMENT OF INDEMNITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 8301 to 8316
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 55; 9 CFR 81
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would establish minimum requirements for the
interstate movement of farmed elk and deer and provide indemnity for
the depopulation of farmed elk and deer that have been infected with,
or exposed to, chronic wasting disease (CWD).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/08/02 67 FR 5925
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/09/02
NPRM 08/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Dr. Lynn Creekmore, Staff Veterinarian/Wildlife
Diseases Liaison, NAHPS, VS, Department of Agriculture, Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service, 4101 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO
80521
Phone: 970 266-6128
RIN: 0579-AB35
_______________________________________________________________________
68. KARNAL BUNT COMPENSATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 166; 7 USC 7711 to 7712; 7 USC 7714; 7 USC 7731;
7 USC 7735; 7 USC 7751 to 7754
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 301
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are amending the Karnal bunt regulations to provide
compensation for certain growers and handlers of grain and seed
affected by Karnal bunt who are not currently eligible for
compensation, for certain wheat grown outside the regulated area that
was commingled with wheat grown in regulated areas, and for other
parties affected by the Karnal bunt regulations. The payment of
compensation is necessary in order to encourage the participation of,
and obtain cooperation from, affected individuals in our efforts to
contain and reduce the prevalence of Karnal bunt.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/01/02 67 FR 21561
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/01/02
NPRM 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Robert G. Spaide, Senior Program Manager, Surveillance
and Emergency Programs Planning and Coordination, Department of
Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Unit 134, 4700
River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-7819
Related RIN: Related To 0579-AA83
RIN: 0579-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________
69. IMPORTATION OF SOLID WOOD PACKING MATERIAL; ADOPTION OF
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 166; 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7711 to 7714; 7 USC 7718;
7 USC 7731 to 7732; 7 USC 7751 to 7754; 21 USC 136 to 136a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would amend the regulations for the importation of
unmanufactured wood articles to adopt an international standard
entitled ``Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in
International Trade'' that was approved by the Interim Commission on
Phytosanitary Measures of the International Plant Protection Convention
on March 15, 2002. The standard calls for wood packaging material to be
either heat treated or fumigated with methyl bromide, in accordance
with the Guidelines, and marked with an approved international mark
certifying treatment. The rule would adopt the IPPC Guidelines because
recent analyses of pest interceptions at ports
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show an increase in pests associated with certain wood packaging
material. This increase in pests was found in wood packaging material
that does not meet the IPPC Guidelines' (e.g., wood packaging material
from everywhere except China, which must already be treated due to past
pest interceptions). There has been a decrease in pests associated with
wood packaging material from China, however, since we began requiring
that material be treated prior to importation. This change would affect
all persons using wood packaging material in connection with importing
goods into the United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Raymond Nosbaum, Senior Regulatory Coordinator, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Unit 131, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-6280
RIN: 0579-AB48
_______________________________________________________________________
70. [bull] COST-SHARING FOR ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH EMERGENCY PROGRAMS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 7 USC 8301 to 8317
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 373; 9 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would establish criteria to determine the Federal
share of financial responsibility relative to States and other
cooperators in an emergency in which an animal or plant pest or disease
threatens the agricultural production of the United States. The cost-
sharing arrangements provided in this rule would apply to most
emergency program activities, other than the payment of compensation,
that are authorized under the Plant Protection Act and the Animal
Health Protection Act. The intent of this action would be to facilitate
long-term resource planning and funding decisions by cooperators.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Kevin Shea, Director, Policy and Program Development,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Unit 116, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1237
Phone: 301 734-5136
RIN: 0579-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________
71. [bull] TRICHINAE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 8301 to 8317; 7 USC 1622; 15 USC 1828
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 149; 9 CFR 160 to 161
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: APHIS is considering establishing a voluntary Trichinae
Certification Program for U.S. pork that has been produced under
disease-prevention conditions. Under the program, APHIS would certify
pork production sites that follow prescribed good production practices
that reduce, eliminate, or avoid the risk of exposure of animals to the
zoonotic parasite Trichinella spiralis, a disease of swine. Such a
program should enhance the marketing of pork and pork products both in
the United States and in export markets.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Dr. Dave Pyburn, National Trichinae Coordinator, PCMS,
VS, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service, Room 891, 210 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IO 50309
Phone: 515 284-4122
RIN: 0579-AB52
_______________________________________________________________________
72. [bull] PROCEDURES FOR REESTABLISHING A REGION AS FREE OF A DISEASE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 8301 to 8317
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 92
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would establish procedures that APHIS will follow
when a region that we recognize as free of a disease experiences an
outbreak of that disease. The procedures include steps we would take to
prevent the introduction of disease from that region and steps we would
take to further assess the region's animal health status. The
procedures would allow for timely reinstatement of the region's
disease-free status if supported by the reassessment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
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Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Dr. Gary Colgrove, Assistant Director, National Center
for Import and Export, VS, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service, Unit 38, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD
20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-4356
RIN: 0579-AB53
_______________________________________________________________________
73. [bull] METHYL BROMIDE; AUTHORIZATION AS OFFICIAL QUARANTINE USE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7719
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 304
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would establish regulations to provide for the
submission of requests by State, local, or tribal authorities for a
determination whether methyl bromide treatments or applications
required by the State, local, or tribal authorities to prevent the
introduction, establishment, or spread of plant pests (including
diseases) or noxious weeds should be authorized as official quarantine
uses. The regulations are necessary to comply with a recent amendment
to the Plant Protection Act that requires the Secretary to publish and
maintain a registry of authorized State, local, and tribal requirements
for methyl bromide treatments or applications. The rule would establish
a process by which State, local, or tribal authorities could request
and, if warranted, receive, authorization for their methyl bromide
requirements as official quarantine uses.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Raymond Nosbaum, Senior Regulatory Coordinator, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Unit 131, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-6280
RIN: 0579-AB54
_______________________________________________________________________
74. [bull] GYPSY MOTH; INTERSTATE MOVEMENT OF REGULATED ARTICLES
(SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7711 to 7714; 7 USC 7718; 7 USC 7731
to 7732; 7 USC 7751 to 7754; 7 USC 7760; 21 USC 136 to 136a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 301; 7 CFR 319
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would amend the gypsy moth regulations by removing
restrictions on the interstate movement of wood chips, which do not
pose a risk of containing gypsy moth egg masses, and by adding
restrictions on the movement of bark (mulch), which poses a risk of
containing gypsy moth egg masses. In addition, the rule would extend by
2 months the period during which regulated articles originating outside
of any generally infested area must be safeguarded from infestation in
order to be eligible for interstate movement directly through any
generally infested area without a certificate or permit. These changes
are necessary to update the provisions in the regulations to ensure
consistent actions by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
our cooperators, and industry in order to limit the artificial spread
of gypsy moth.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Dr. Weyman Fussell, Program Manager, Invasive Species
and Pest Management, PPQ, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service, Unit 134, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD
20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-5705
RIN: 0579-AB55
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
75. ANIMAL WELFARE; INSPECTION, LICENSING, AND PROCUREMENT OF ANIMALS
(SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2131 to 2159
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 1 to 2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would make several amendments to the Animal
Welfare Act regulations to clarify them and improve their
enforceability. In addition, it would amend a number of administrative
procedures to make them more efficient. We believe these actions are
necessary to help ensure compliance with the regulations and the Animal
Welfare Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/04/00 65 FR 47908
NPRM Comment Period End 10/03/00
NPRM Comment Period Reopened and
Extended 10/19/00 65 FR 62650
NPRM Comment Period End 11/20/00
Final Action 10/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
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Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Dr. Barbara Kohn, Senior Staff Veterinarian, Animal
Care, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service, Unit 84, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1234
Phone: 301 734-7833
RIN: 0579-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________
76. IMPORTATION OF UNMANUFACTURED WOOD ARTICLES FROM MEXICO
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 166; 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7711 to 7714; 7 USC 7718;
7 USC 7731 to 7732; 7 USC 7751 to 7754; 21 USC 136 to 136a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would add restrictions on the importation of pine
and fir logs and lumber, as well as other unmanufactured wood articles,
from Mexico. These wood articles from Mexico would have to meet certain
treatment and handling requirements to be eligible for importation into
the United States. We believe this action is necessary to prevent the
introduction into the United States of dangerous plant pests, including
forest pests, with unmanufactured wood articles from Mexico.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/11/99 64 FR 31512
NPRM Comment Period End 08/10/99
Final Action 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Wayne D. Burnett, Senior Import Specialist, PIM, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Unit 140, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-6799
RIN: 0579-AB02
_______________________________________________________________________
77. PSEUDORABIES IN SWINE; PAYMENT OF INDEMNITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 8301 to 8317
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 52
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are amending the animal health regulations to provide for
the payment of indemnity by the United States Department of Agriculture
for the voluntary depopulation of herds of swine known to be infected
with pseudorabies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/12/99 64 FR 2545
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/16/99
Interim Final Rule 04/18/00 65 FR 20706
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 06/19/00
Affirmation of Interim Rules 08/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Dr. Adam G. Grow, Senior Staff Veterinarian, National
Center for Animal Health Programs, VS, Department of Agriculture,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Unit 43, 4700 River Road,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-3752
RIN: 0579-AB10
_______________________________________________________________________
78. PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES FOR IMPORTED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 166; 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7711 to 7714; 7 USC 7718;
7 USC 7731 to 7732; 7 USC 7751 to 7754; 21 USC 136 to 136a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319.56 to 319.56-8
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Currently APHIS does not require a phytosanitary certificate
to accompany fruits and vegetables imported into the United States
except for certain fruits and vegetables grown in designated foreign
regions. This rule would amend our regulations to require that a
phytosanitary certificate accompany all fruits and vegetables imported
into the United States, with certain exceptions. The rule would include
commercial produce imported into the United States, as well as fruits
and vegetables brought in by travelers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/29/01 66 FR 45637
NPRM Comment Period End 10/29/01
Final Action 11/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Wayne D. Burnett, Senior Import Specialist, PIM, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Unit 140, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-6799
RIN: 0579-AB18
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79. BEES AND RELATED ARTICLES (SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 166; 7 USC 281; 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7701 to 7772;
21 USC 136 to 136a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319; 7 CFR 322
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would revise the regulations for the importation of
honeybees and honeybee semen. Among other things, it would allow, under
certain conditions, the importation into the United States of honeybees
from Australia and honeybees and honeybee germ plasm from New Zealand.
It also would make these regulations more consistent with standards
established by the Office International des Epizooties, update them to
reflect current research and terminology, and simplify them and make
them more useful.
In addition, the rule would combine the regulations for the importation
of honeybees and honeybee semen with the regulations established to
prevent the introduction of exotic bee diseases and parasites through
the importation of bees other than honeybees, certain beekeeping
byproducts, and used beekeeping equipment. This change would make the
regulations more useful by consolidating all of the requirements
related to the importation of bees, beekeeping byproducts, and used
beekeeping equipment into one part.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/19/02 67 FR 53844
NPRM Comment Period End 11/18/02
Final Action 01/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Dr. Wayne Wehling, Permits and Risk Assessment, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Unit 141, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1228
Phone: 301 734-8757
RIN: 0579-AB20
_______________________________________________________________________
80. NURSERY STOCK REGULATIONS (SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 166; 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7711 to 7714; 7 USC 7718;
7 USC 7731 to 7732; 7 USC 7751 to 7754; 21 USC 136 to 136a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 300; 7 CFR 319
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would amend the regulations for importing nursery
stock to provide additional treatment certifications for the
importation of niger seed and lilac, to reflect recent changes in plant
taxonomy and pest distributions, and to make various changes to the
requirements for postentry quarantine of imported plants. The rule
would also update and clarify the regulations and improve their
effectiveness.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/28/01 66 FR 67123
NPRM Comment Period End 02/26/02
Final Action 07/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: William Thomas, Import Specialist, PIM, PPQ, Department
of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Unit 140,
4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-6799
RIN: 0579-AB23
_______________________________________________________________________
81. SALMONELLA ENTERITIDIS PHAGE-TYPE 4; REMOVE IMPORT RESTRICTIONS AND
SALMONELLA ENTERITIDIS SEROTYPE ENTERITIDIS; REMOVE REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7711 to 7714; 7 USC 7751; 7 USC 7754;
7 USC 8301 to 8316; 21 USC 136 to 136a; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 4331 to
4332
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 71; 9 CFR 82; 9 CFR 94
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would amend the regulations to remove import
restrictions on eggs (other than hatching eggs) of poultry, game birds,
and other birds from regions where Salmonella enteritidis phage-type 4
exists. Previously, Salmonella enteritidis phage-type 4 had not been
isolated in the United States; therefore, those import restrictions
were necessary to help prevent Salmonella enteritidis phage type-4 from
being introduced into this country. However, Salmonella enteritidis
phage-type 4 is now known to be present in the United States. This
action would eliminate restrictions on the importation of eggs from
regions where Salmonella enteritidis phage-type 4 exists. This rule
would also remove our domestic regulations regarding poultry disease
caused by Salmonella enteritidis serotype enteritidis. These
regulations are no longer enforced.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/16/02 67 FR 77004
NPRM Comment Period End 02/14/03
Final Action 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Dr. Michael David, Asst. Director, Sanitary
International
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Standards Team, NCIE, VS, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service, Unit 33, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD
20737
Phone: 301 734-8093
RIN: 0579-AB31
_______________________________________________________________________
82. FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE; PAYMENT OF INDEMNITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 8301 to 8317
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 53
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would amend the regulations for the cooperative
control and eradication of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and other
serious diseases, including both cooperative programs and extraordinary
emergencies. The purpose of this rule is to remove possible sources of
delay in eradicating foot-and-mouth disease, should an occurrence of
that disease occur in this country, so that eligible claimants will be
fully compensated while at the same time protecting the U.S. livestock
population from the further spread of this highly contagious disease.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/01/02 67 FR 21934
NPRM Comment Period Extended 06/28/02 67 FR 43566
NPRM Comment Period End 07/01/02
NPRM Comment Period End 07/31/02
Final Action 12/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Dr. Mark Teachman, Senior Staff Veterinarian, Emergency
Programs, VS, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, Unit 41, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-8073
RIN: 0579-AB34
_______________________________________________________________________
83. INFECTIOUS SALMON ANEMIA; PAYMENT OF INDEMNITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 8301 to 8316
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 53
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule amended the regulations regarding the control and
eradication of certain communicable diseases of livestock or poultry to
provide for the payment of indemnity to producers in the State of Maine
for fish destroyed due to infectious salmon anemia. Because
depopulation is necessary to control infectious salmon anemia, a
successful control program will provide for indemnification of
depopulated fish to gain producer support. This action will, therefore,
increase the effectiveness of our efforts to control infectious salmon
anemia in Maine and prevent further outbreaks of the disease.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 04/11/02 67 FR 17605
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 06/10/02
Affirmation of Interim Final
Rule 07/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Dr. Otis Miller Jr., National Aquaculture Coordinator,
NAHP, Veterinary Services, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service, Unit 36, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD
20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-6188
RIN: 0579-AB37
_______________________________________________________________________
84. ANIMAL WELFARE; POLICY ON TRAINING AND HANDLING OF POTENTIALLY
DANGEROUS ANIMALS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2131 to 2159
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 3
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: APHIS's Animal Welfare Act regulations require exhibitors and
other regulated entities that handle potentially dangerous animals to
provide a sufficient number of adequately trained personnel to handle
and care for the animals and to provide adequate protection from risk
for the general public when animals are exhibited.
APHIS is preparing a final policy statement to provide guidance to
exhibitors and other regulated entities for the training and handling
of potentially dangerous animals, adequate experience and training of
trainers, handlers, and attendants, and points to consider when
developing emergency contingency plans. The final policy statement
addresses the comments received in response to our draft policy
statement.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Draft Policy Statement 02/18/00 65 FR 8318
Comment Period End 04/18/00
Final Policy Statement 05/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Dr. Barbara Kohn, Senior Staff Veterinarian, Animal
Care, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service, Unit 84, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1234
Phone: 301 734-7833
Related RIN: Previously reported as 0579-AB12
RIN: 0579-AB39
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85. BRUCELLOSIS IN SHEEP, GOATS, AND HORSES; PAYMENT OF INDEMNITY
(SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 8301 to 8316
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 51
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would amend the brucellosis indemnity regulations
to allow us to pay indemnity for sheep, goats, and horses destroyed
because of brucellosis. This action would make it easier to eliminate
affected herds/flocks and infected animals as sources of infection by
encouraging herd and flock owners to cooperate with our brucellosis
eradication program. This action is intended to help reduce the
incidence of brucellosis and the likelihood of it spreading within the
United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/13/01 66 FR 47593
NPRM Comment Period End 11/13/01
Final Action 07/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Dr. Valerie Ragan, Senior Staff Veterinarian, National
Animal Health Programs, VS, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service, Unit 43, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD
20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-7708
RIN: 0579-AB42
_______________________________________________________________________
86. LOW PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA; PAYMENT OF INDEMNITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 8301 to 8317
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 53
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are amending our general indemnity regulations to allow
the Department to pay indemnity to contract growers and owners for
poultry destroyed because of low pathogenic avian influenza associated
with disease situations in Virginia and Texas. The Department will pay
all eligible losses of contract growers and up to 75 percent of
eligible losses of owners, minus any amount paid to the contract grower
of a flock.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 11/04/02 67 FR 67089
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/04/02
Interim Final Rule Effective 12/09/02
Final Action 07/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Dr. Cheryl Hall, Staff Veterinarian, Planning,
Certification, and Monitoring Staff, VS, Department of Agriculture,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Unit 46, 4700 River Road,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-4924
RIN: 0579-AB46
_______________________________________________________________________
87. [bull] ANIMAL WELFARE; TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS ON INTERNATIONAL
CARRIERS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2131 to 2159
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 1 to 3
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This document gives notice that we intend to begin
consistently and routinely applying the standards in the Animal Welfare
Act regulations for the humane transportation of animals in commerce to
international carriers operating with the United States, its
territories, possessions, or the District of Columbia. While these
standards have been enforced on domestic carriers, international
carriers, for the most part, have not been held to the same
requirements, and there have been instances of foreign carriers
arriving in the United States with sick, dying, or dead animals,
possibly as a result of improper handling or transportation conditions.
This action will ensure that any animal covered by the Animal Welfare
Act, whether coming into, traveling from point to point in, or leaving
the United States, its territories, possessions, or the District of
Columbia, will be provided the protection of the Animal Welfare Act
while in transportation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Determination to Regulate 10/00/03
Determination to Regulate
Effective 04/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Dr. Jerry DePoyster, Senior Veterinary Medical Officer,
Animal Care, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, Unit 84, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-7586
RIN: 0579-AB51
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
88. PLANT PEST REGULATIONS; UPDATE OF CURRENT PROVISIONS (SECTION 610
REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 330
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 09/27/96 61 FR 50767
ANPRM Comment Period End 12/26/96
NPRM 10/09/01 66 FR 51340
NPRM Comment Period End 02/06/02
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Flanders
Phone: 301 734-5930
RIN: 0579-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________
89. IMPORTATION OF FUJI VARIETY APPLES FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319.56-2cc
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/26/00 65 FR 24423
NPRM Comment Period End 06/26/00
NPRM Comment Period Extended 08/22/00 65 FR 50937
NPRM Comment Period End 10/23/00
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Wayne D. Burnett
Phone: 301 734-6799
RIN: 0579-AA93
_______________________________________________________________________
90. BLOOD AND TISSUE COLLECTION AT SLAUGHTERING ESTABLISHMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 71
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/27/02 67 FR 70864
NPRM Comment Period End 01/27/03
NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/28/03 68 FR 3826
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Diane Sutton
Phone: 301 734-4363
RIN: 0579-AB13
_______________________________________________________________________
91. IMPORTATION PROHIBITIONS BECAUSE OF BOVINE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHY
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 94.18; 9 CFR 95.1; 9 CFR 95.4; 9 CFR 95.29 (New)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
IRM Retroactively Effective 12/07/00
Interim Final Rule 08/14/01 66 FR 42595
Sec 95.29 Effective 08/14/01
Comment Period End 10/15/01
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Donna L. Malloy
Phone: 301 734-3277
RIN: 0579-AB26
_______________________________________________________________________
92. ANIMALS DESTROYED BECAUSE OF TUBERCULOSIS; PAYMENT OF INDEMNITY
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 50
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/20/02 67 FR 7583
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/22/02
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Joseph Van Tiem
Phone: 301 734-7716
RIN: 0579-AB29
_______________________________________________________________________
93. IMPORTATION OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS FROM FMD COUNTRIES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 94
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/18/03 68 FR 7722
NPRM Comment Period End 04/21/03
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen A. James-Preston
Phone: 301 734-8364
RIN: 0579-AB38
_______________________________________________________________________
94. RISK REDUCTION STRATEGIES FOR POTENTIAL BSE PATHWAYS INVOLVING
DOWNER CATTLE AND DEAD STOCK OF CATTLE AND OTHER SPECIES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 01/21/03 68 FR 2703
ANPRM Comment Period End 03/24/03
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Lisa Ferguson
Phone: 301 734-8073
RIN: 0579-AB43
_______________________________________________________________________
95. AMEND REGULATIONS TO HARMONIZE OUR IMPORT REQUIREMENTS WITH PROPOSED
NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS ERADICATION PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 93
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: S. Anne Goodman
Phone: 301 734-4929
RIN: 0579-AB44
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96. AGRICULTURAL BIOTERRORISM PROTECTION ACT OF 2002; POSSESSION, USE,
AND TRANSFER OF BIOLOGICAL AGENTS AND TOXINS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 331; 9 CFR 121
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 08/12/02 67 FR 52383
Interim Final Rule Effective 08/12/02
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 10/11/02
Second Interim Final Rule 12/13/02 67 FR 76908
Second Interim Final Rule
Effective 02/11/03
Second Interim Final Rule
Comment Period End 02/11/03
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Agency Contact: Robert Flanders
Phone: 301 734-5930
Denise Spencer
Phone: 301 734-3277
RIN: 0579-AB47
_______________________________________________________________________
97. [bull] FLAG SMUT IMPORT PROHIBITIONS ON WHEAT AND RELATED PRODUCTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7711 to 7714; 7 USC 7718; 7 USC 7731
to 7732; 7 USC 7751 to 7754; 7 USC 7760; 21 USC 136 to 136a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are soliciting public comment on whether and how we should
amend the regulations regarding the importation of wheat and related
items. Under these regulations, importation of wheat and related items
from a number of countries and localities is currently prohibited to
prevent the introduction of foreign strains of flag smut into the
United States. We are considering easing restrictions on the
importation of wheat and related articles from these countries and
localities based on a recent risk assessment. After evaluating public
comment on the issues presented in this document, we will determine
whether to propose changes to our regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 02/07/03 68 FR 6362
ANPRM Comment Period End 04/08/03
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Jeanne Van Dersal, Import Specialist, Phytosanitary
Issues Management, PPQ, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road, Unit 140, Riverdale, MD
20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-6653
RIN: 0579-AB49
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
98. PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENT BY IRRADIATION OF IMPORTED FRESH FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 305; 7 CFR 319
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 10/23/02 67 FR 65016
Final Action Effective 10/23/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Inder Paul Gadh
Phone: 301 734-5210
RIN: 0579-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________
99. ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR CLASSICAL SWINE
FEVER AND SWINE VESICULAR DISEASE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 92; 9 CFR 94; 9 CFR 98
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/07/03 68 FR 16922
Final Action Effective 04/07/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: S. Anne Goodman
Phone: 301 734-4929
RIN: 0579-AB03
_______________________________________________________________________
100. PAYMENTS FOR CATTLE AND OTHER PROPERTY BECAUSE OF TUBERCULOSIS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 50
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 03/05/03 68 FR 10361
Final Action Effective 04/04/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Joseph Van Tiem
Phone: 301 734-7716
RIN: 0579-AB36
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES)
_______________________________________________________________________
101. MATCHING REQUIREMENTS FOR FORMULA FUNDS FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
AND EXTENSION ACTIVITIES AT THE 1890 LAND-GRANT INSTITUTIONS AND AT THE
1862 LAND-GRANT INSTITUTIONS IN INSULAR AREAS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 361a et seq; 7 USC 341 et seq; 7 USC 1449
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3419
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Passage of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of
2002, sections 7212 and 7213, has changed the matching requirements for
the 1890 Land-Grant Institutions and the 1862 Land-Grant Institutions
in insular areas. Issues regarding the use of matching funds, sources
of matching funds, and matching waivers for the Insular 1862 Land-Grant
Institutions need to be clarified.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/03
Final Action 09/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ellen Danus, Policy Specialist, Department of
Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension
Service, STOP 2299, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-
2299
Phone: 202 401-4325
Fax: 202 401-7752
Email: edanus@reeusda.gov
RIN: 0524-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________
102. CSREES AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION FORMULA PROGRAMS--ADMINISTRATIVE
PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 341 et seq; 7 USC 1444
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Passage of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of
2002, sections 7212 and 7213, has resulted in the need for CSREES to
clarify its distribution of funding, matching requirements, carryover
provisions, and reporting requirements for Extension programs at 1862
Land-Grant Institutions and 1890 Land-Grant Institutions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/04
Final Action 09/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ellen Danus, Policy Specialist, Department of
Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension
Service, STOP 2299, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-
2299
Phone: 202 401-4325
Fax: 202 401-7752
Email: edanus@reeusda.gov
RIN: 0524-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________
103. CSREES AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FORMULA PROGRAMS--ADMINISTRATIVE
PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 361a et seq; 7 USC 1445; 7 USC 1622; 16 USC 582a
et seq
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Passage of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of
2002, sections 7202, 7204, 7212, and 7213, has resulted in the need for
CSREES to clarify its distribution of funding, matching requirements,
carryover provisions, and reporting requirements for the Hatch Act
funds, Hatch Multi-State Research funds, Evans-Allen Program funds,
McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act funds, and Animal Health and
Disease Research funds.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/03
Final Action 06/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ellen Danus, Policy Specialist, Department of
Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension
Service, STOP 2299, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-
2299
Phone: 202 401-4325
Fax: 202 401-7752
Email: edanus@reeusda.gov
RIN: 0524-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________
104. CSREES NON-FORMULA GRANT PROGRAMS--ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450i; PL 101-624; PL 105-185; PL 104-127; ...
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3427; 7 CFR 3400; 7 CFR 3402; 7 CFR 3405; 7 CFR
3406; ...
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: CSREES plans to propose one administrative provision that
contains the elements common to all of the competitive and
noncompetitive grant programs it administers. In a relatively short
period of time, this will allow the Agency to apply basic rules to
grant programs that are currently operating without them, including new
non-formula grant programs created by the passage of the Farm Security
and Rural Investment Act of 2002.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/03
Final Action 03/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Erin Daly, Policy Specialist, Department of
Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension
Service, STOP 2299, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-
2299
Phone: 202 401-3319
Fax: 202 401-7752
Email: edaly@reeusda.gov
RIN: 0524-AA28
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Rural Housing Service (RHS)