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Part VIII

Department of Agriculture

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Office of the Secretary

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7 CFR Ch. VII

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda; April 1994 Correction; Proposed Rule
FEDERAL REGISTER / VOL. 59, NO. 84 / TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1994 /
PROPOSED RULES

Federal Register / Vol. 59, No. 84 / Tuesday, May 3, 1994 /
Proposed Rules

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Office of the Secretary------------------------------------------------
7 CFR Ch. VII
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, April 1994; Correction

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda; correction.

SUMMARY: This document corrects the Proposed Rule Stage section of the
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service's agenda, which was
published in the Federal Register on Monday, April 25, 1994. The
entries listed in the table of contents under Sequence Numbers 54-74
were inadvertently omitted from the text starting on page 20035.

The three indexes appearing at the end of the Unified Agenda do
include the appropriate references to the omitted entries.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Witzig, (202) 720-7583.

Dated: April 26, 1994.

Jacquelyn C. Patterson,

Acting Chief, Legislative, Regulatory, and Automated Systems Division.

In proposed rule document 94-6355, beginning on page 20008 in the
issue of Monday, April 25, 1994, make the following correction:

On page 20035, Sequence Number 54 was only partially printed and
Sequence Numbers 55-74 were omitted. The table of contents of the
Proposed Rule Stage section for the Agricultural Stabilization and
Conservation Service and the text of all the entries in that
section (Sequence Numbers 50-75) are printed below in their
entirety.

Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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50 Amendments to the Production Adjustment Regulations--Reconstitution of Bases, Allotments and Quotas.... 0560-AC99
51 0560-AD00 Pilot Voluntary Production Limitation Program..........................................................
52 Amendments to CCC Debt Settlement Regulations Regarding Waiver of Restriction on Program Eligibility
0560-AD09 and Collection of Judgments by Administrative Offset..................................................
53 0560-AD13 Amendment to the U.S. Warehouse Act Regulations--License and Inspection Fees...........................
54 0560-AD19 1994 Wool and Mohair Program...........................................................................
55 0560-AD37 1995 Feed Grain Program................................................................................
56 0560-AD38 1995 Rice Program......................................................................................
57 0560-AD39 1995 Upland Cotton Program.............................................................................
58 0560-AD40 1995 Wool and Mohair Program...........................................................................
59 0560-AD42 1995 Extra Long Staple Cotton Program..................................................................
60 0560-AD43 90-Day Rule............................................................................................
61 0560-AD45 Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program Amendments...............................................
62 0560-AD47 Amendments to Regulations Regarding Payments to Persons Convicted of Controlled Substance Violations...
63 0560-AD48 1994 Options Pilot Program.............................................................................
64 0560-AD54 Nonemergency Haying and Grazing on Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands.............................
65 0560-AD57 Program Ineligibility for Noncompliance With Boll Weevil Eradication Program...........................
66 0560-AD62 1995-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level For Flue-Cured Tobacco...............................
67 0560-AD63 1995-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level For Burley Tobacco...................................
68 0560-AD64 1995-Crop Market Quota and Price Support Levels For Six Kinds of Tobacco...............................
69 0560-AD65 1995-Crop Marketing Quotas For Three Kinds of Tobacco..................................................
70 1995-Crop Peanuts National Poundage Quota and Minimum Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Export-Edible
0560-AD66 Sales Price for Additional Peanuts....................................................................
71 0560-AD69 Amendment to the Price Support Regulations Regarding Losses to Farm-Stored Loan Collateral Due to Flood
72 0560-AD70 Cooperative Marketing Association Eligibility Requirements for Price Support...........................
73 0560-AD72 Technical Corrections to the Wheat, Feed Grain, Cotton and Rice Program Regulations....................
74 0560-AD75 Wool and Mohair Recourse Loan Program..................................................................
75 0560-AD76 1995 Wheat Loan Rate and Acreage Reduction Program.....................................................
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50. AMENDMENTS TO THE PRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT REGULATIONS--
RECONSTITUTION OF BASES, ALLOTMENTS AND QUOTAS
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1379; The Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938,
sec 379, as amended
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 719
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is needed to amend the regulations regarding
reconstitution of bases, allotments, and quotas in order to 1) clarify
them, 2) make them more consistent with the payment limitation
regulations, and 3) determine whether a spouse should be considered the
``same owner'' when determining whether land is under the same
ownership. No Federal outlays are expected.
Timetable:

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NPRM
00/00/00

Final Action
00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the
Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture,
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O.
Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583

RIN: 0560-AC99

51. PILOT VOLUNTARY PRODUCTION LIMITATION PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1444f; 7 USC 1445b-3a; The Agricultural Act of
1949, sec 105B(g), as amended
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1413
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is needed to implement the Pilot Voluntary
Production Limitation Program (PVPLP) for wheat and feed grains, as
required by P.L. 101-624. This action will implement regulations to
provide for 1) Implementation of the PVPLP in at least 15 states, 2)
Limiting the amount of wheat or feed grains that can be disposed of in
excess of the production limitation quantity for the marketing year, 3)
A production limitation quantity calculation, 4) Terms and conditions
for producers who elect to participate, 5) Provisions for excess
production, 6) Subsequent year marketing of excess production, and 7)
Measures to prevent circumvention of the program, including refunds or
forfeitures of commodities. Only minor administrative and program costs
are expected.
Timetable:

Action
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NPRM
00/00/00

Final Action
00/00/00

RIN: 0560-AD00

52. AMENDMENTS TO CCC DEBT SETTLEMENT REGULATIONS REGARDING WAIVER
OF RESTRICTION ON PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY AND COLLECTION OF JUDGMENTS BY
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Legal Authority: 28 USC 3201; 15 USC 714b; 15 USC 714c
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is needed to allow for the waiver of restrictions
on program eligibility, as authorized by the Federal Debt Collection
Procedures Act of 1990 (the Act), and to facilitate the collection of
judgements by administrative offset. The Act provides that debtors who
have judgement liens against their property for a debt owed to the
United States are not eligible to receive grants or loans made by the
United States until the debt is paid in full or otherwise satisfied.
However, the Act also permits agencies to waive this restriction. In
addition, the Commodity Credit Corporation is authorized to collect
debts for other Federal agencies by administrative offset upon receipt
of (1) a qualified offset request, (2) a Notice of Levy, or (3) a
request or approval by the Department of Justice. This action would
authorize ASCS to collect judgements in favor of the United States by
administrative offset. This action will result in increased collection
of debts owed to the Government.
Timetable:

Action
Date
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NPRM
00/00/00

Final Action
00/00/00

RIN: 0560-AD09

53. AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. WAREHOUSE ACT REGULATIONS--LICENSE AND
INSPECTION FEES
Legal Authority: 7 USC 268
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 736
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 required that
U.S. Warehouse Act licensing and examination programs be operated on a
fee basis. New regulations are required when an increase and/or
decrease is warranted. Fixed fees were implemented in 1981 and were
last increased in 1985. The interest accumulating in the Warehouse User
Fee Account has been the major reason for not having to adjust the fee
schedule before now. In more recent years, low interest rates and
increased expenses (primarily salaries, travel, and administrative
costs), coupled with collections which have not changed significantly
over the past 10 years, will result in a deficit in the ``fee
collection account'' by FY 1994 if the fee schedule is not revised, and
would thus require a reduction in service. The cost of Government of
this action has not yet been determined.
Timetable:

Action
Date
FR Cite

Notice Requesting Comments
08/20/93
58 FR 44320
NPRM
04/00/94

Final Action
06/00/94

RIN: 0560-AD13

54. 1994 WOOL AND MOHAIR PROGRAM
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Economically significant: Yes
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1781 et seq
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1468
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is needed to implement the 1994 Wool and Mohair
Program, as required by legislation. The purpose of the Program is to
encourage the continued domestic production of wool at prices fair to
both producers and consumers in a manner that will assure a viable
domestic wool industry in the future, by supporting the prices of wool
and mohair by means of loans, purchases, payments, or other operations.
The support level for wool is set by statutory formula. Payments are to
be 75 percent of the amount otherwise determined. The other
determinations are to: (1) support mohair at a level not more than 15
percent above or below the comparable percentage of parity at which
shorn wool is supported, and (2) support pulled wool through payments
based on the liveweight of unshorn lambs marketed for slaughter. The
expected cost is $130-150 million.
Timetable:

Action
Date
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NPRM
00/00/00

Final Action
00/00/00

RIN: 0560-AD19

55. 1995 FEED GRAIN PROGRAM
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Economically significant: Yes
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1444 et seq
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1413
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, September 30, 1994, ARP.
Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994, Adjustments.
Abstract: This action is needed to provide an adequate supply of feed
grains for domestic and foreign utilization, support farm income, hold
down Federal costs, conserve natural resources, and comply with
statutory requirements. The primary determinations are: 1) Loan and
purchase rates and 2) the acreage reduction program. Cost to the
Government will be $3.0 to $4.5 billion.
Timetable:

Action
Date
FR Cite

NPRM
07/00/94

Final Action
12/00/94

RIN: 0560-AD37

56. 1995 RICE PROGRAM
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Economically significant: Yes
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1441-2
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1413; 07 CFR 1421
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Statutory, December 1, 1994, Preliminary ARP announcement.
Final, Statutory, January 1, 1995, Final ARP announcement.
Abstract: This action is needed to implement the Rice Program as
required by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990.
The purpose of the program is to assure sufficient supplies of rice for
domestic and export use, maintain adequate carryover stocks, and
support farm income. The primary determinations are: 1) Loan and
purchase rate and 2) The acreage reduction program. Cost to the
Government will be $0.7 to $1.0 billion.
Timetable:

Action
Date
FR Cite

NPRM
09/00/94

Final Action
01/00/95

RIN: 0560-AD38

57. 1995 UPLAND COTTON PROGRAM
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Economically significant: Yes
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1444-2
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1413; 07 CFR 1427
Legal Deadline:
NPRM, Statutory, November 1, 1994, Preliminary ARP level.
Final, Statutory, November 1, 1994, Loan rate.
Final, Statutory, January 1, 1995, Final ARP level.
Abstract: This action is needed to implement the Upland Cotton Program
as as required by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of
1990. The purpose of the program is to assure sufficient supplies of
cotton for domestic and export use, maintain adequate carryover stocks,
and support farm income. The primary determinations are: 1) Loan rate
2) Acreage reduction program 3) Marketing loan and 4) Base quality.
Cost to the Government will be $1 to $2 billion.
Timetable:

Action
Date
FR Cite

NPRM
10/00/94

Final Action
03/00/95

RIN: 0560-AD39

58. 1995 WOOL AND MOHAIR PROGRAM
Significance:
Economically significant: Yes
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1781 et seq
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1468
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is needed to encourage the continued domestic
production of wool at prices fair to both producers and consumers in a
manner that will assure a viable domestic wool industry in the future,
by supporting the prices of wool and mohair by means of loans,
purchases, payments, or other operations. The support level for wool is
set by statutory formula. Payments will be 50 percent of the amount
otherwise determined. The cost to the Government will be $75 to 125
million.
Timetable:

Action
Date
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NPRM
10/00/94

Final Action
01/00/95

RIN: 0560-AD40

59. 1995 EXTRA LONG STAPLE COTTON PROGRAM
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1444(h)
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1413; 07 CFR 1427
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 1, 1994.
For announcement of the loan rate.
Abstract: This action is needed to implement the ELS Cotton Program as
required by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990.
The purpose of the program is to assure sufficient supplies of ELS
cotton for domestic and export use, maintain adequate carryover stocks,
and support farm income. The primary determinations are: 1) loan rate,
and 2) the acreage reduction program. The cost to the Government will
be $0 - $5 million.
Timetable:

Action
Date
FR Cite

NPRM
11/00/94

Final Action
02/00/95

RIN: 0560-AD42

60. 90-DAY RULE
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1433e
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is needed to implement the 90-day rule as
provided by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990.
The 90-day rule provides that decisions of State and county offices
shall be final after 90 days and that no action shall be taken to
recover payments made in error unless the producer had reason to
believe that the decision was erroneous. The cost of this action has
not yet been determined.
Timetable:

Action
Date
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NPRM
00/00/00

Final Action
00/00/00

RIN: 0560-AD43

61. COLORADO RIVER BASIN SALINITY CONTROL PROGRAM AMENDMENTS
Legal Authority: 43 USC 1592(c)
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 702
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is needed to amend the Colorado River Basin
Salinity Control Program regulations to: (1) provide on-farm/off-farm
definitions, and (2) clarify SCS technical assistance in planning and
completing the Salinity Control Plan. No Government outlays are
expected.
Timetable:

Action
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NPRM
00/00/00

Final Action
00/00/00

RIN: 0560-AD45

62. AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS REGARDING PAYMENTS TO PERSONS
CONVICTED OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATIONS
Legal Authority: 21 USC 881a
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 796
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is necessary to amend the regulations regarding
payments to persons convicted of controlled substance violations to
reflect recent legislation. Current regulations implement the Food
Security Act of 1985 provisions but not the FY 1993 Appropriations Act
provisions. This action will thus amend the regulations to implement
the statutory provisions regarding controlled substance violations. The
primary effect of this action will be to make most conservation
programs subject to the controlled substance violation provisions and
result in some people being declared ineligible for benefits. No
Government outlays are expected.
Timetable:

Action
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NPRM
00/00/00

Final Action
00/00/00

RIN: 0560-AD47

63. 1994 OPTIONS PILOT PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1421 Note
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1413
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is needed to implement the Options Pilot Program
for wheat, corn, and soybeans and possibly other program crops, for the
1994 crop year, as required by legislation. The program: (1) May be
expanded to include additional States, counties and crops, in addition
to the ones already administering the program. (2) Will provide means
for farmers to buy put options that would provide price assurance
equivalent to deficiency payments and price support benefits. (3)
Provide terms and conditions for producers who elect to participate;
(4) Provide provisions for administering the program, and (5) Provide
measures to prevent circumvention of the program, including refunds and
penalties. Only minor administrative and program costs are expected.
Timetable:

Action
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NPRM
00/00/00

Final Action
00/00/00

RIN: 0560-AD48

64. NONEMERGENCY HAYING AND GRAZING ON CONSERVATION RESERVE
PROGRAM GRASSLANDS
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Legal Authority: 16 USC 3801 et seq
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1410
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is needed to revise the regulations governing the
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to allow the non-emergency haying
and grazing of CRP grasslands, under specified conditions. Such haying
and grazing can have beneficial impacts on wildlife habitat and cover
quality while still achieving the goals of the CRP. Issues to be
considered include conditions for allowing haying and grazing, acreage
to be allowed, monitoring and enforcement, compensation offset, effects
on wildlife habitat and ground cover, and impacts on local markets. A
savings to Government would likely result from the compensation offset,
while monitoring and enforcement costs would likely increase slightly.
Timetable:

Action
Date
FR Cite

ANPRM
12/20/93
58 FR 66308
ANPRM Comment Period End
01/19/94
58 FR 66308
NPRM
00/00/00

Final Action
00/00/00

RIN: 0560-AD54

65. PROGRAM INELIGIBILITY FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH BOLL
WEEVIL ERADICATION PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1444a
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is necessary to make producers and landowners
ineligible for USDA program benefits when they are not in compliance
with the Boll Weevil Eradication Program (BWEP). This will ensure
better compliance with the BWEP and contribute to the elimination of
boll weevils. No cost to Government is expected.
Timetable:

Action
Date
FR Cite

NPRM
04/00/94

Final Action
08/00/94

RIN: 0560-AD57

66. 1995-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR
FLUE-CURED TOBACCO
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1314; 7 USC 1445
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 723; 07 CFR 1464
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 15, 1994.
Marketing Quotas
Abstract: The flue-cured tobacco marketing quota and price support are
required by statute. The purpose of quotas 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
discretionary adjustment of plus or minus 3 percent. The quota may not
be less than 90 percent of the previous year's quota except this limit
may be waived if producer association inventories likely will exceed
150 percent of the reserve stock level. The price support level is
based on a formula that averages market prices (2/3 weight) and a cost
index (1/3 weight), with discretion to limit any increase to 65 percent
of the formula increase. Marketing quotas are implemented if approved
by producer in a referendum scheduled for January 1995. Gross loan
outlays of $30 million are expected in FY's 1995 and 1996. They will be
offset by redemptions and no-net-cost assessments in FY 1996 and later
years, for a net cost of 0.
Timetable:

Action
Date
FR Cite

NPRM
11/00/94

Final Action
01/00/95

RIN: 0560-AD62

67. 1995-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR
BURLEY TOBACCO
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1314
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 723; 07 CFR 1464
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 1, 1995.
Marketing Quota.
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 quota may not
be less than 90 percent of the previous year's quota except this limit
may be waived if producer association inventories likely will exceed
150 percent of reserve stock level. 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. Marketing quotas are implemented if approved by
producers in a referendum scheduled for February 1995. Gross loan
outlays of $30 million are expected in FY 1996. They will be offset by
loan redemptions and no-net-cost assessments in FY 1996 and subsequent
years, for a net cost of 0.
Timetable:

Action
Date
FR Cite

NPRM
12/00/94

Final Action
02/00/95

RIN: 0560-AD63

68. 1995-CROP MARKET QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVELS FOR SIX
KINDS OF TOBACCO
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1312; 7 USC 1445
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 723; 07 CFR 1464
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 1, 1995.
Marketing Quotas.
Abstract: Marketing quotas and acreage allotments 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), Cigar Filler (type 46) 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 1995 crops of
cigar filler (type 46) and cigar filler and binder (types 42-44 and 53-
55) in March, 1993. Referenda for the other kinds are scheduled for
March, 1994 and 1995. Producers of these types have historically voted
in favor of quotas. 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. Gross loan outlays of $2 million are expected in FY 1996.
They will be offset by loan redemptions and no-net-cost assessments in
FY 1996 and subsequent years, for a net cost of 0.
Timetable:

Action
Date
FR Cite

NPRM
12/00/94

Final Action
05/00/95

RIN: 0560-AD64

69. 1995-CROP MARKETING QUOTAS FOR THREE KINDS OF TOBACCO
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1312; 7 USC 1445
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 723
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 1, 1995.
Abstract: Marketing quotas and acreage allotments are required by
statute to be announced for these three kinds of tobacco: Maryland
(type 32), cigar filler (type 41) and cigar binder (type 51-52).
Marketing quotas are implemented, if approved by producers in
referenda, to achieve a supply equal to the ``reserve supply level'' as
defined by legislation. No quotas are in effect because producers
disapproved quotas for 1992-94 crops, and that status will continue if
producers again disapprove quotas for the 1995-97 crops in referenda
scheduled for March 1995. Negligible cost to Government is expected.
Timetable:

Action
Date
FR Cite

NPRM
12/00/94

Final Action
05/00/95

RIN: 0560-AD65

70. 1995-CROP PEANUTS NATIONAL POUNDAGE QUOTA AND MINIMUM
COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION (CCC) EXPORT-EDIBLE SALES PRICE FOR
ADDITIONAL PEANUTS
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1358-1
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 729
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 15, 1994.
Abstract: This action is needed to implement the national peanut
poundage quota, as required by statute. The purpose of the quota is to
balance supply with demand at a level that will assure stable supplies
for domestic use and assure producers a stable income. The export-
edible sales price for additional peanuts provides price stability for
additional peanuts sold under contract and assures handlers that CCC
will not undercut export efforts. The primary determinations are: 1)
National Poundage Quota--set by statutory formula, based on the
Secretary's estimate of the amount of peanuts required for domestic
food, seed, and related uses for the 1995 marketing year. The 1995
marketing year is from August 1, 1995, through July 31, 1996. 2)
Minimum CCC export-edible sales price for additional peanuts--
established at the Secretary's discretion (the level has been set at
$400 per ton each of the last 7 years). The peanut program as a whole
will result in a net realized loss of about $46.5 million, which will
be attributable to loan forfeitures.
Timetable:

Action
Date
FR Cite

NPRM
11/00/94

Final Action
01/00/95

RIN: 0560-AD66

71. AMENDMENT TO THE PRICE SUPPORT REGULATIONS REGARDING
LOSSES TO FARM-STORED LOAN COLLATERAL DUE TO FLOOD
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1444f; 7 USC 1445b-3a
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1421
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is needed to amend the price support regulations
at 7 CFR 1421.15 to provide relief to producers because of loss of
outstanding farm-stored CCC loan collateral during the 1993 floods.
Outlays of about $300,000 are expected.
Timetable:

Action
Date
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NPRM
00/00/00

Final Action
00/00/00

RIN: 0560-AD69

72. COOPERATIVE MARKETING ASSOCIATION ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS FOR PRICE SUPPORT
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1441 et seq; 15 USC 714b; 15 USC 714c; 15 USC
714j
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1425
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the regulations for cooperatives
approved to participate in the price support programs on behalf of
their members to: 1) Support 23 handbook requirements that are
currently in effect, 2) Allow voting by proxy and under power of
attorney in membership meetings, and 3) Require cooperatives to
withhold pool distributions from members when notified by CCC that the
members have failed to fully comply with regulations, an outstanding
claim exists, or an IRS levy has been received. No costs are expected
as a result of this action.
Timetable:

Action
Date
FR Cite

NPRM
04/00/94

Final Action
05/00/94

RIN: 0560-AD70

73. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE WHEAT, FEED GRAIN, COTTON
AND RICE PROGRAM REGULATIONS
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1421 et seq
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 718; 07 CFR 719; 07 CFR 1413; 07 CFR 1414
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is needed to revise the regulations governing the
Wheat, Feed Grain, Cotton, and Rice Programs, as follows: 1) Implement
the 0,50/85 and 0,50/92 provisions of the updates Budget Reconciliation
Act of 1993; 2) Amend the ARP participation contracts to provide for
declarations of intention to participate; 3) Amend the Integrated Farm
Management provisions for 1994; 4) Clarify the compliance regulations;
and 5) Incorporate existing handbook provisions. Implementation of the
0,50/85 and 0,50/92 provisions is expected to save about $95-$100
million annually. The other provisions will have insignificant costs.
Timetable:

Action
Date
FR Cite

NPRM
04/00/94

Final Action
05/00/94

RIN: 0560-AD72

74. WOOL AND MOHAIR RECOURSE LOAN PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1782
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1428
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is needed to implement a recourse loan program
for wool and mohair through December 31, 1995, as required by statute.
Determinations are to be made regarding applicability, administration,
disbursement of loans, eligibility, loss or damage, liens, fees,
charges and interest, loan rates, approved storage, settlement,
foreclosure, loan maturity, and producer liability. The program is to
be administered at no net cost to the Federal Government. Loan outlays
are estimated at $1 to $20 million from inception to the end of the
program.
Timetable:

Action
Date
FR Cite

NPRM
04/00/94

Final Action
06/00/94

RIN: 0560-AD75

75. 1995 WHEAT LOAN RATE AND ACREAGE REDUCTION PROGRAM
Significance:
Subject to OMB review: Yes
Economically significant: Yes
Regulatory Plan entry: Yes
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1445b-3a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1413; 7 CFR 1421
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, April 1, 1994. Final, Statutory, June
1, 1994. Other, Statutory, March 31, 1994.
Other deadline is for adjustments.
Abstract: This action is needed to implement the Wheat Program as
required by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990.
The purpose of the program is to assure sufficient supplies of wheat
for domestic and export use, maintain adequate carryover stocks, and
support farm income. The expected cost is about $1 to $3 billion.
Timetable:

Action
Date
FR Cite

NPRM
04/00/94

Final Action
08/00/94

Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Regulatory Analyst, Office of the Deputy
Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural
Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415,
Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583

RIN: 0560-AD76

BILLING CODE 1505-01-F