[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 2004
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. For general comments or inquiries about the agenda,
please contact Michael Poe, Office of Budget and Program Analysis, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250, (202) 720-1272.
Dated: May 14, 2004.
Geraldine Broadway,
Chief, Legislative and Regulatory Staff.
Agricultural Marketing Service--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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1 National Organic Program: Add Standards for the Organic Certification of Wild Captured 0581-AB97
Aquatic Animals (TM-01-08)............................................................
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Agricultural Marketing Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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2 Mango Promotion, Research, and Information Order (FV-01-707).......................... 0581-AC05
3 Quality Systems Verification Program (LS-02-10)....................................... 0581-AC12
4 National Dairy Promotion and Research Program (DA-02-03).............................. 0581-AC16
5 Administrative Requirements for Voluntary Shell Egg, Poultry, and Rabbit Grading (PY- 0581-AC25
02-003)...............................................................................
6 Plant Variety Protection Services (ST-02-02).......................................... 0581-AC31
7 Voluntary Shell Egg Grading Regulation--Facilities and Equipment (PY-03-005).......... 0581-AC33
8 Tobacco Inspection: Flue-Cured and Burley Tobacco (TB-04-01).......................... 0581-AC35
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Agricultural Marketing Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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9 Livestock Mandatory Reporting Program--Lamb Amendment (LS-01-08)...................... 0581-AB98
10 Exemption of Organic Producers From Research and Promotion/Marketing Order Assessment 0581-AC15
(PY-02-006 and FV-03-900-1)...........................................................
11 Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling of Beef, Pork, Lamb, Fish, Perishable 0581-AC26
Agricultural Commodities, and Peanuts (LS-03-04)......................................
12 Cotton Classification Services, User Fees for 2004 Crop (CN-03-007)................... 0581-AC34
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Agricultural Marketing Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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13 Changes in Fees for Federal Grading and Certification of Livestock for Chicago 0581-AB66
Mercantile Exchange Futures Deliveries................................................
14 Removal of Cottonseed Chemist Licensing Program and Amendments to Regulations 0581-AC18
Pertaining to Commodity Testing Laboratories (ST-02-03)...............................
15 Good Guidance Practices for the National Organic Program (TM-03-03)................... 0581-AC30
16 Voluntary Federal Dairy Grading and Inspection Fees (DA-03-03)........................ 0581-AC32
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Farm Service Agency--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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17 Retaining Permanent Lender Program (PLP) Status, Processing Loss Claims, Payment of 0560-AH07
Interest Accrued During Bankruptcy and Redemption Rights Periods for Guaranteed Loans.
18 Commodity Credit Corporation Procurement of Agricultural Commodities From HUBZone 0560-AH10
Small Businesses......................................................................
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Farm Service Agency--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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19 Selection of FSA State and County Committees.......................................... 0560-AG90
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Farm Service Agency--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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20 Amendments to the Standards for Approval of Warehouses for Commodity Credit 0560-AE50
Corporation Storage Contracts.........................................................
21 Regulatory Streamlining of the Farm Service Agency's Direct Farm Loan Programs........ 0560-AF60
22 Interest Assistance Program........................................................... 0560-AG46
23 Ocean Freight Claims Administrative Appeal Process.................................... 0560-AG49
24 Tobacco Marketing Quota, Cards, Penalty Provisions, Recordkeeping and Reporting....... 0560-AG52
25 Rescheduling Guaranteed Loans With Balloon Payments, Clarification of Annual Analysis 0560-AG53
Requirements for Guaranteed Lenders, and Subordination Requirements...................
26 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Assistance for Livestock Producers........................ 0560-AG76
27 Revision of Indian Tribal Land Acquisition Program Loan Regulations................... 0560-AG87
28 Clarification of Informal Appeals Procedures.......................................... 0560-AG88
29 Environmental Compliance and Related Concerns......................................... 0560-AH02
30 Revision of Flexible Sugar Marketing Allotment Regulations............................ 0560-AH08
31 Debt Collection, Debt Settlement, and Assignment of Payments.......................... 0560-AH09
32 Remove Tobacco Warehouse Designation Requirements..................................... 0560-AH13
33 Tobacco Marketing Quotas and Price Support............................................ 0560-AH14
34 Ewe Lamb Incentive Payment Program.................................................... 0560-AH15
35 Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility; Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers... 0560-AH16
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Farm Service Agency--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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36 Amendments to the Debt Settlement Policies and Procedures To Conform to the Debt 0560-AF22
Collection Improvement Act of 1996....................................................
37 Emergency Conservation Program........................................................ 0560-AG26
38 Elimination of 30-Day Past-Due Period for Farm Loan Program Borrowers................. 0560-AG50
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39 Servicing Minor Farm Loan Program Loans............................................... 0560-AG67
40 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Conservation Reserve Program.............................. 0560-AG74
41 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Loan Eligibility With Prior Debt Forgiveness.............. 0560-AG81
42 2002 Farm Bill Regulations--Tree Assistance Program................................... 0560-AG83
43 2003-Crop Marketing Quotas and Price Support Levels for Five Kinds of Tobacco......... 0560-AG92
44 Revisions to Direct Farm Loan Programs Appraisal Regulations.......................... 0560-AH01
45 Outside Storage of Extra Long Staple Loan Cotton...................................... 0560-AH03
46 Extra Long Staple Cotton Loan Adjustment for Strength................................. 0560-AH12
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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47 Animal Welfare; Definition of Animal.................................................. 0579-AB69
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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48 Animal Welfare: Marine Mammals; Nonconsensus Language and Interactive Programs........ 0579-AB24
49 Karnal Bunt Compensation.............................................................. 0579-AB45
50 Trichinae Certification Program....................................................... 0579-AB52
51 Methyl Bromide; Authorization as Official Quarantine Use.............................. 0579-AB54
52 Importation of Swine and Swine Products From the European Union....................... 0579-AB79
53 Revision of Fruits and Vegetables Import Regulations.................................. 0579-AB80
54 Mexican Hass Avocado Import Program................................................... 0579-AB81
55 Requirements for Requests To Amend 7 CFR Part 319 Import Regulations.................. 0579-AB83
56 Interstate Movement of Sheep and Goats; Approved Livestock Facilities, Identification, 0579-AB84
and Recordkeeping Requirements........................................................
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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57 Animal Welfare; Inspection, Licensing, and Procurement of Animals (Section 610 Review) 0579-AA94
58 Importation of Unmanufactured Wood Articles From Mexico............................... 0579-AB02
59 Bees and Related Articles (Section 610 Review)........................................ 0579-AB20
60 Foot-and-Mouth Disease; Payment of Indemnity.......................................... 0579-AB34
61 Chronic Wasting Disease in Elk and Deer; Interstate Movement Restrictions and Payment 0579-AB35
of Indemnity..........................................................................
62 Brucellosis in Sheep, Goats, and Horses; Payment of Indemnity (Section 610 Review).... 0579-AB42
63 Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002; Possession, Use, and Transfer of 0579-AB47
Biological Agents and Toxins..........................................................
64 Importation of Solid Wood Packing Material; Adoption of International Standards....... 0579-AB48
65 Karnal Bunt; Revision of Regulations for Importing Wheat.............................. 0579-AB74
66 Pine Shoot Beetle Host Material From Canada........................................... 0579-AB76
67 Phytophthora Ramorum; Quarantine and Regulations...................................... 0579-AB82
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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68 Plant Pest Regulations; Update of Current Provisions (Section 610 Review)............. 0579-AA80
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69 Importation of Fuji Variety Apples From the Republic of Korea......................... 0579-AA93
70 Pseudorabies in Swine; Payment of Indemnity........................................... 0579-AB10
71 Phytosanitary Certificates for Imported Fruits and Vegetables......................... 0579-AB18
72 Importation Prohibitions Because of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy.................. 0579-AB26
73 Animals Destroyed Because of Tuberculosis; Payment of Indemnity....................... 0579-AB29
74 Importation of Milk and Milk Products From FMD Countries.............................. 0579-AB38
75 Risk Reduction Strategies for Potential BSE Pathways Involving Downer Cattle and Dead 0579-AB43
Stock of Cattle and Other Species.....................................................
76 Amend Regulations To Harmonize Our Import Requirements With Proposed National 0579-AB44
Tuberculosis Eradication Program......................................................
77 Cost-Sharing for Animal and Plant Health Emergency Programs........................... 0579-AB50
78 Gypsy Moth; Interstate Movement of Regulated Articles (Section 610 Review)............ 0579-AB55
79 Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy: Minimal Risk Regions and Importation of Commodities. 0579-AB73
80 Importation of Clementines, Mandarins, and Tangerines From Chile...................... 0579-AB77
81 Importation of Small Lots of Seed Without Phytosanitary Certificates.................. 0579-AB78
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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82 Blood and Tissue Collection at Slaughtering and Rendering Establishments.............. 0579-AB13
83 Plum Pox Compensation................................................................. 0579-AB19
84 Veterinary Diagnostic User Fees--5-Year Plan for Fees (Completion of a Section 610 0579-AB22
Review)...............................................................................
85 Infectious Salmon Anemia; Payment of Indemnity........................................ 0579-AB37
86 Animal Welfare; Policy on Training and Handling of Potentially Dangerous Animals...... 0579-AB39
87 Animal Welfare; Transportation of Animals on International Carriers................... 0579-AB51
88 Procedures for Reestablishing a Region as Free of a Disease........................... 0579-AB53
89 Importation of Orchids of the Genus Phalaenopsis From Taiwan in Growing Media......... 0579-AB75
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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90 CSREES Agricultural Research Formula Programs--Administrative Provisions.............. 0524-AA27
91 CSREES Non-Formula Grant Programs--Administrative Provisions.......................... 0524-AA28
92 Guidelines for Hatch Multistate Research Fund......................................... 0524-AA29
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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93 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......................................................................
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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94 CSREES Agricultural Extension Formula Programs--Administrative Provisions............. 0524-AA26
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Rural Housing Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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95 Civil Rights Compliance Requirements--1901-E to 1940-D................................ 0575-AA83
96 National Flood Insurance Regulations.................................................. 0575-AC07
97 Servicing Community Programs Loans and Grants......................................... 0575-AC12
98 Self-Help Technical Assistance Grants................................................. 0575-AC20
99 Community Facilities Direct Loan Program--Consolidate, Simplify, and Update 0575-AC27
Regulations...........................................................................
100 3550 Regulation....................................................................... 0575-AC54
101 Planning and Performing Construction and Other Development............................ 0575-AC55
102 Environmental Policies and Procedures................................................. 0575-AC56
103 Servicing of Community and Direct Business Programs Loans and Grants--Workout 0575-AC57
Agreements............................................................................
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Rural Housing Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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104 Multi-Family Housing (MFH) Reinvention................................................ 0575-AC13
105 Guaranteed Single-Family Housing...................................................... 0575-AC18
106 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program--Secondary Mortgage Market Participation...... 0575-AC28
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Rural Housing Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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107 Operating Assistance for Migrant Farmworker Projects.................................. 0575-AC24
108 Technical Assistance To Encourage the Development of Domestic and Migrant Farm Labor 0575-AC25
Housing...............................................................................
109 Fire and Rescue and Other Community Facility Projects................................. 0575-AC53
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Federal Crop Insurance Corporation--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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110 General Administrative Regulations; Sanctions......................................... 0563-AB73
111 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Nursery Crop Insurance Provisions.................. 0563-AB80
112 General Administrative Regulations; Actual Production History (APH)................... 0563-AB83
113 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Peanut Crop Insurance Provisions................... 0563-AB93
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Federal Crop Insurance Corporation--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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114 General Administrative Regulations; Nonstandard Underwriting Classification System.... 0563-AB66
115 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Blueberry Crop Insurance Provisions................ 0563-AB76
116 General Administrative Regulations; Submission of Policies and Provisions of Policies 0563-AB84
and Rates of Premiums.................................................................
117 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Processing Tomato Crop Insurance Provisions........ 0563-AB90
118 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Pecan Revenue Crop Insurance Provisions............ 0563-AB91
119 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Apple Crop Insurance Provisions.................... 0563-AB92
120 General Administrative Regulations, Basic Provisions.................................. 0563-AB94
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Federal Crop Insurance Corporation--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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121 General Administrative Regulations; Subpart D; Application for Crop Insurance......... 0563-AB00
122 General Administrative Regulations; Premium Reductions; Payments of Rebates, 0563-AB70
Dividends, and Patronage Refunds; and Payments to Insured-Owned and Record-Controlling
Entities..............................................................................
123 General Administrative Regulations; Movement of Business Among Insurance Providers.... 0563-AB71
124 Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement; Group Risk Plan of Insurance Regulations; 0563-AB81
Basic Provisions......................................................................
125 General Administrative Regulations; Subpart L--Reinsurance Agreement--Standards for 0563-AB86
Approval; Regulations for the 1997 and Subsequent Reinsurance Years...................
126 Common Crop Insurance Regulations..................................................... 0563-AB87
127 General Administrative Regulations; Quality Assurance and Performance Measurement 0563-AB88
System for the Federal Crop Insurance Program.........................................
128 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Sunflower, Coarse Grains, Safflower, Dry Pea, Rice, 0563-AB89
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 Identifier
Number Number
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129 Process Verification Service and Associated Fees...................................... 0580-AA85
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Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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130 Tolerances for Dividers............................................................... 0580-AA57
131 Review Inspection Requirements........................................................ 0580-AA58
132 Livestock Purchase or Sale: Prohibit Nonreporting of Price............................ 0580-AA65
133 Prohibition on Disguising Grain Quality............................................... 0580-AA77
134 Fees for Official Inspection and Official Weighing Services........................... 0580-AA80
135 Fees for Processed Commodity Analytical Services...................................... 0580-AA84
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Food and Nutrition Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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136 Disqualified Recipient Reporting and Computer Matching Requirements That Affect the 0584-AB51
Food Stamp Program....................................................................
137 Food Stamp Program: Administrative Cost Reimbursement................................. 0584-AC86
138 Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations: Resource Limits and Exclusions, 0584-AD12
Extended Certification Periods, and Transitional Benefits.............................
139 Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP): At-Risk Afterschool Suppers................ 0584-AD15
140 Food Stamp Program: Clarifications and Corrections to Recipient Claim Establishment 0584-AD25
and Collection Standards..............................................................
141 Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)...................................... 0584-AD35
142 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): 0584-AD36
Miscellaneous Vendor-Related Provisions...............................................
143 FSP: Discretionary Quality Control Provisions of Title IV of Public Law 107-171....... 0584-AD37
144 National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Allowable Costs.................................. 0584-AD38
145 Child Nutrition Programs: National School Lunch Program: Serving Fruits and Vegetables 0584-AD40
as Afterschool Snacks.................................................................
146 WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP): Funding Formula Rule.................... 0584-AD41
147 Donated Foods in Child Nutrition Programs, the Nutrition Services Incentive Program, 0584-AD45
and Charitable Institutions, Including Contracts With Food Service Management
Companies.............................................................................
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Food and Nutrition Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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148 Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): 0584-AB10
Miscellaneous Provisions..............................................................
149 Child and Adult Care Food Program: Improving Management and Program Integrity......... 0584-AC24
150 Food Stamp Program Regulatory Review: FSP Standards for Approval and Operation of Food 0584-AC37
Stamp Electronic Benefit Transfer Systems.............................................
151 National School Lunch Program: Reimbursement for Snacks in Afterschool Care Programs.. 0584-AC72
152 FSP: Civil Rights Data Collections.................................................... 0584-AC75
153 Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP): Plain Language, Program Accountability, 0584-AC84
and Program Flexibility...............................................................
154 Special Nutrition Programs: Disclosure of Children's Eligibility Information Under the 0584-AC95
Child Nutrition Programs..............................................................
155 Food Stamp Program: Vehicle and Maximum Excess Shelter Expense Deduction Provisions of 0584-AD13
Public Law 106-387....................................................................
156 Special Nutrition Programs: Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations; Nondiscretionary 0584-AD16
Technical Amendments..................................................................
157 Afterschool Snacks Under the Child and Adult Care Food Program........................ 0584-AD27
158 FSP: EBT and Retail Food Stores Provisions of the Farm Security and Rural Investment 0584-AD28
Act of 2002...........................................................................
159 FSP: High Performance Bonuses......................................................... 0584-AD29
160 FSP: Employment and Training Program Provisions of the Farm Security and Rural 0584-AD32
Investment Act of 2002................................................................
161 Data Collection Related to Institutions, Organizations, Sites, and Facilities......... 0584-AD43
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Food and Nutrition Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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162 Child and Adult Care Food Program: Implementing Legislative Reforms To Strengthen 0584-AC94
Program Integrity.....................................................................
163 FSP: Eligibility and Certification Provisions of the Farm Security and Rural 0584-AD30
Investment Act of 2002................................................................
164 FSP: Non-Discretionary Quality Control Provisions of Title IV of Public Law 107-171... 0584-AD31
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Food and Nutrition Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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165 Food Stamp Program: Administrative Sanctions Imposed Against Violating Electronic 0584-AD18
Benefits Transfer (EBT) Stores........................................................
166 Food Stamp Program: Simplification and State Flexibility.............................. 0584-AD22
167 Privacy Act: Revision of an Existing System of Records................................ 0584-AD24
168 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): 0584-AD39
Revisions to WIC Food Packages........................................................
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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169 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 Identifier
Number Number
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170 Performance Standards for Bacon....................................................... 0583-AC49
171 Egg Products Inspection Regulations................................................... 0583-AC58
172 Labeling--Generic Approval and Regulation Consolidation............................... 0583-AC59
173 Food Standards; General Principles and Food Standards Modernization................... 0583-AC72
174 Performance Criterion for On-Line Antimicrobial Reprocessing of Pre-Chill Poultry 0583-AC73
Carcasses.............................................................................
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175 Petitions for Rulemaking.............................................................. 0583-AC81
176 Performance Standard for Chilling of Ready-To-Cook Poultry............................ 0583-AC87
177 Addition of San Marino to the List of Countries Eligible To Export Meat and Meat 0583-AC91
Products to the United States.........................................................
178 Addition of Mexico to the List of Countries Eligible for the Importation of 0583-AD01
Slaughtered (Fresh) Poultry and Egg Products Into the United States...................
179 Ante-Mortem and Post-Mortem Inspection of Livestock and Poultry....................... 0583-AD02
180 Retail Exemption...................................................................... 0583-AD04
181 Uniform Compliance Date for Food Labeling Regulations................................. 0583-AD05
182 Food Security Plans................................................................... 0583-AD06
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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183 Beef or Pork With Barbecue Sauce; Revision of Standards............................... 0583-AC09
184 Performance Standards for the Production of Processed Meat and Poultry Products....... 0583-AC46
185 Nutrition Labeling of Single-Ingredient Products and Ground or Chopped Meat and 0583-AC60
Poultry Products......................................................................
186 Food Standards: Requirements for Substitute Standardized Meat and Poultry Products 0583-AC82
Named by Use of an Expressed Nutrient Content Claim and a Standardized Term...........
187 Classes of Poultry Updating Poultry Class Standards................................... 0583-AC83
188 Prohibition of the Use of Specified Risk Materials for Human Food and Requirements for 0583-AC88
the Disposition of Non-Ambulatory Disabled Cattle.....................................
189 Meat Produced by Advanced Meat/Bone Separation Machinery and Meat Recovery Systems.... 0583-AD00
190 Prohibition on the Use of Air-Injection Stunners for the Slaughter of Cattle.......... 0583-AD03
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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191 Agency Organization................................................................... 0583-AC78
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Foreign Agricultural Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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192 Program To Provide Technical Assistance To Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports to 0551-AA62
Emerging Markets (Emerging Markets Program)...........................................
193 New Provisions and Revisions to Sugar Reexport Programs Under 7 CFR 1530.............. 0551-AA65
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Foreign Agricultural Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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194 CCC Supplier Credit Guarantee Program................................................. 0551-AA30
195 Facility Guarantee Program............................................................ 0551-AA35
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Forest Service--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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196 Watershed Forestry Assistance Program................................................. 0596-AC18
197 Tribal Watershed Forestry Assistance Program.......................................... 0596-AC19
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Forest Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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198 Indian Allotments on National Forest System Lands..................................... 0596-AA52
199 Species Surplus to Domestic Manufacturing Needs....................................... 0596-AB27
200 Appeal of Decisions Relating to Occupancy and Use of National Forest System Lands..... 0596-AB45
201 Law Enforcement Support Activities.................................................... 0596-AB61
202 Noncompetitive Sale of Timber; Timber Substitution.................................... 0596-AB70
203 Sale and Disposal of National Forest System Timber; Timber Export and Substitution 0596-AB75
Restrictions..........................................................................
204 Forest Service Trails Accessibility Guidelines........................................ 0596-AB92
205 Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines............................ 0596-AB93
206 Sawtooth National Recreation Area-Private Lands; Increasing Residential Outbuilding 0596-AC00
Size..................................................................................
207 National Forest System Land Management Planning Directives (Proposed Directives, 0596-AC02
Forest Service Manual (FSM) 1920 and Forest Service Handbook (FSH) 1909.12)...........
208 Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; Applicability to National Forest System 0596-AC05
Lands in Alaska.......................................................................
209 State Petitions for Inventoried Roadless Area Management.............................. 0596-AC10
210 Travel Management, Designated Routes, and Areas for Motor Vehicle Use................. 0596-AC11
211 Grazing Permit Administration (Proposed Directives, Forest Service Handbook 2209.13, 0596-AC12
Chapters 10 and 20)...................................................................
212 National Forest System Appeals and Litigation (Proposed Directives, Forest Service 0596-AC13
Manual, Chapter 1570) (Rulemaking Resulting From a Section 610 Review)................
213 Climbing Bolts In Wilderness (Proposed Interim Directive, Forest Service Manual, 0596-AC21
Chapter 2320).........................................................................
214 Predator Damage Management (Proposed Directive, Forest Service Manual, Chapter 2320).. 0596-AC22
215 Maximum Term for Outfitter/Guide Special Use Authorizations (Proposed Directive, 0596-AC23
Forest Service Handbook (FSH) 2709.11, Chapter 40)....................................
216 Recreation Event Fees (Proposed Directive, Forest Service Manual, Chapter 2720)....... 0596-AC24
217 Outfitter and Guide Special Use Authorizations (Proposed Directives, Forest Service 0596-AC25
Handbook 2709.11, Chapters 30 and 40).................................................
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Forest Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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218 Sale and Disposal of National Forest Timber; Cancellation of Timber Sale Contracts.... 0596-AB21
219 Land Uses; Special Uses; Recovery of Costs for Processing Special Use Applications and 0596-AB36
Monitoring Compliance With Special Use Authorizations.................................
220 National Environmental Policy Act Documentation Needed for Certain Special Uses Permit 0596-AB73
Actions (Final Interim Directive to FSH 1909.15, Chapter 30)..........................
221 Land Uses; Special Uses Requiring Authorizations...................................... 0596-AB74
222 Special Forest Products and Forest Botanical Products................................. 0596-AB81
223 Determining Fair Market Value for Recreation Residence Use Authorizations............. 0596-AB83
224 National Forest System Land Management Planning....................................... 0596-AB86
225 Community and Private Land Forest Fire Assistance Program............................. 0596-AB96
226 Delegation of Authority To Approve Free Use by Individuals............................ 0596-AC09
227 Predecisional Administrative Review and Objection Process for Projects Authorized 0596-AC15
Under Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003.........................................
228 Sale and Disposal of National Forest System Timber; Timber Sale Contracts; 0596-AC16
Modification of Contracts.............................................................
229 Clarification as to When a Notice of Intent and/or a Plan of Operations Is Needed for 0596-AC17
Locatable Mineral Operations on National Forest System Lands..........................
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Forest Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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230 Locatable Minerals.................................................................... 0596-AB98
231 National Forest System Land and Resource Management Planning; Extension of Compliance 0596-AC01
Deadline for Site-Specific Projects...................................................
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Forest Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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232 Hydropower Applications............................................................... 0596-AA47
233 Landownership Adjustments; Conveyance of Small Tracts................................. 0596-AA79
234 Sale and Disposal of National Forest System Timber; Extension of Timber Sale Contracts 0596-AB48
To Permit Urgent Removal of Timber From Other Lands...................................
235 Revisions to Road Management Policy (Forest Service Manual Chapter 7710).............. 0596-AB90
236 Land Uses; Prohibitions; Paleontological Resources.................................... 0596-AB91
237 Forest Land Enhancement Program....................................................... 0596-AB95
238 Objection Process; Land Management Planning (Interim Directive, Forest Service Manual, 0596-AB97
Chapter 1920).........................................................................
239 Stewardship End Result Contracting (Interim Directive, Forest Service Handbook 0596-AC03
2409.19, Chapter 60)..................................................................
240 Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; Applicability to the Tongass National 0596-AC04
Forest, Alaska........................................................................
241 Revision of Timber Sale Contracts (FS-2400-6 and FS-2400-6T).......................... 0596-AC14
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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242 General Nonprocurement Regulations.................................................... 0503-AA21
243 Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Reference.................... 0503-AA26
244 Participation of Religious Organizations in USDA Programs............................. 0503-AA27
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Rural Business-Cooperative Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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245 Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan............................................... 0570-AA24
246 Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program--Financing Cooperative Stock............ 0570-AA26
247 Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program............................................... 0570-AA28
248 Annual Renewal Fee.................................................................... 0570-AA34
249 Rural Business Investment Program..................................................... 0570-AA35
250 Business and Industry Loan Program--Rewrite of Program Regulations.................... 0570-AA41
251 National Security Emergency........................................................... 0570-AA48
252 Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements........................... 0570-AA50
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Rural Business-Cooperative Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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253 Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program..................................... 0570-AA19
254 Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program--Farm Bill Changes............................ 0570-AA36
255 B&I Guaranteed Loan Program Farm Bill Changes--Expanded Eligibility Criteria.......... 0570-AA39
256 Intermediary Relending Program........................................................ 0570-AA42
257 Fiscal Transfer Agent--Secondary Market Sales of Guaranteed Loans..................... 0570-AA47
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258 Tangible Net Equity................................................................... 0570-AA49
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Rural Business-Cooperative Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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259 Value-Added Producer Grants and Agriculture Innovation Centers........................ 0570-AA40
260 Debt Collection Improvement Act--Treasury Offset and Cross Servicing.................. 0570-AA52
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Rural Utilities Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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261 Telecommunications Standards and Specifications for Materials, Equipment, and 0572-AB40
Construction..........................................................................
262 Servicing of Water Programs Loans and Grants.......................................... 0572-AB59
263 Special Equipment Contract (Not Including Installation), RUS Form 398................. 0572-AB76
264 Accounting Requirements for RUS Telecommunications Borrowers.......................... 0572-AB77
265 Sale or Transfer of Capital Assets.................................................... 0572-AB84
266 High Energy Cost Rural Community Grants (Section 610 Review).......................... 0572-AB91
267 Broadband Grant Program............................................................... 0572-AB94
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Rural Utilities Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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268 Technical Assistance Grants........................................................... 0572-AB75
269 Guarantees for Bonds and Notes Issued for Electrification Purposes.................... 0572-AB83
270 Exemption of Certain Borrowers From Controls.......................................... 0572-AB85
271 Electric System Emergency Restoration Plan............................................ 0572-AB92
272 Household Water System Program........................................................ 0572-AB93
273 Grant Program To Establish a Fund for Financing Water and Waste Water Projects 0572-AB95
(Revolving Fund Program (RFP))........................................................
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Rural Utilities Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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274 Settlement of Debt.................................................................... 0572-AB61
275 Electric Program Standard Contract Forms.............................................. 0572-AB67
276 Telecommunications Program Specification.............................................. 0572-AB69
277 General and Pre-Loan Policies and Procedures Common to Insured and Guaranteed Loans... 0572-AB72
278 Seismic Safety........................................................................ 0572-AB74
279 Launching Our Communities Access to Local Television Act of 2000...................... 0572-AB82
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Natural Resources Conservation Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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280 Wetland Categorical Minimal Effects Exemptions........................................ 0578-AA27
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281 Emergency Watershed Protection Program................................................ 0578-AA30
282 Technical Service Provider Assistance................................................. 0578-AA35
283 Conservation Security Program......................................................... 0578-AA36
284 Grassland Reserve..................................................................... 0578-AA38
285 Confidentiality of Conservation Program Information................................... 0578-AA40
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Natural Resources Conservation Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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286 NRCS Equitable Relief Procedures...................................................... 0578-AA39
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Natural Resources Conservation Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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287 Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation......................................... 0578-AA17
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Office of Procurement and Property Management--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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288 Agricultural Acquisition Regulation (AGAR): Updates and Technical Changes (AGAR Case 0599-AA11
2004-01)..............................................................................
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Office of Procurement and Property Management--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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289 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) Prerule Stage
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________
1. 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 regulations pertaining to 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
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 12/00/04
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0581-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________
2. MANGO PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION ORDER (FV-01-707)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
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 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0581-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________
3. 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
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/04
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0581-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________
4. 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: Final, Statutory, August 2002.
Abstract: The 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 12/00/04
Final Action 04/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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 Programs, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6909
Fax: 202 720-0285
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0581-AC16
_______________________________________________________________________
5. 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,
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contain some outdated terms, references, and phrases that need updating
to make them current and clear.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0581-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________
6. PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION SERVICES (ST-02-02)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2321; 7 USC 2401
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 97
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will establish a new fee schedule covering various
administrative services that stakeholders are not currently charged for
by the Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Office. PVP, as provided by the
Agricultural Marketing Service is a voluntary, user-fee service,
conducted under the authority of the PVP Act of 1970. The Act requires
reasonable fees be collected from applicants for plant variety
protection in order to cover program expenses. Program obligations and
administrative costs have increased and user fees have been falling
short of projections. Based on current level of activity, new service
fees will generate approximately $169,000 of new revenue in fiscal year
2003.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dr. Paul Zankowski, Commissioner, Plant Variety
Protection Office, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing
Service, 10301 Baltimore Blvd., Room 401, National Agricultural
Library, Beltsville, MD 20705
Phone: 301 504-5518
RIN: 0581-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________
7. VOLUNTARY SHELL EGG GRADING REGULATION--FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT (PY-
03-005)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1621 through 1627
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 56
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) reviewed the
Voluntary Grading of Shell Egg regulations and identified changes
necessary to bring the regulations up-to-date. The changes would update
and clarify the voluntary shell egg grading regulations for facilities
required for grading service, the operating requirements of plants
utilizing the grading service, and the methods by which the grading
service is provided.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/04
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0581-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________
8. TOBACCO INSPECTION: FLUE-CURED AND BURLEY TOBACCO
(TB-04-01)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 511m and r; 7 USC 511q
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 29; 7 CFR 92
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule responds to a report recently issued by the U.S.
General Accounting Office (GAO) titled Pesticides on Tobacco-Federal
Activities to Assess Risks and Monitor Residues,`` recommending that
the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) review and update the
pesticides for which residue tolerance levels are set to test imported
and domestic flue-cured and burley tobacco. The Dairy and Tobacco
Adjustment Act of 1983, as amended, prohibits the importation of flue-
cured and burley tobacco which contains any prohibited pesticide
residues, and establishes related certification and testing
requirements. Pesticides continue to play an increasingly significant
role in the production not only for tobacco, but also food and fiber
commodities, and other crops by reducing the number of crop destroying
pests. This rule would revise and expand the list of pesticides for
which testing is conducted, and revise the maximum allowable of
pesticide residues on tobacco. Implementing these changes will improve
the effectiveness of the 1983 Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/05
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0581-AC35
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________
9. LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING PROGRAM--LAMB AMENDMENT (LS-01-08)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1621 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 59
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule amends the Livestock Mandatory Reporting
regulations to modify the requirements for the submission of
information on domestic and imported boxed lamb cuts sales. This rule
amends the definition of ``carlot-based'' by inserting language to
limit carlot-based sales of boxed lamb cuts to transactions between a
buyer and a seller consisting of 1,000 pounds or more of one or more
individual boxed lamb items. This rule also amends the definition of
``importer'' by reducing the volume level of annual lamb imports
establishing a person as an importer from 5,000 metric tons of lamb
meat products per year to 2,500 metric tons. This amendment will
improve the accuracy of domestic boxed lamb cuts sales by ensuring that
the bulk of data being reported is representative of the market, thus
enabling producers to evaluate market conditions and make more informed
marketing decisions. This amendment will also increase the volume of
imported products that will be reported to AMS, which will permit AMS
to publish reports on the sales of imported lamb cuts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/27/03 68 FR 61141
NPRM Comment Period End 12/26/03
Final Action 07/00/04
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: 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: [email protected]
RIN: 0581-AB98
_______________________________________________________________________
10. EXEMPTION OF ORGANIC PRODUCERS FROM RESEARCH AND PROMOTION/MARKETING
ORDER ASSESSMENT (PY-02-006 AND FV-03-900-1)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 107-171, sec 10607
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 900; 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: Under the 2002 Farm Bill, 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 FAIR Act governs all research and
promotion programs and certain marketing order programs. Therefore, the
Department of Agriculture is revising amendments to the 16 research and
promotion regulations and 28 applicable marketing order programs for
which it has oversight. These amendments will be handled in two
separate regulatory actions that will be published simultaneously.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/26/04 69 FR 22690
NPRM 12/02/03 68 FR 67381
Final Action 09/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
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
_______________________________________________________________________
11. MANDATORY COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING OF BEEF, PORK, LAMB, FISH,
PERISHABLE AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES, AND PEANUTS (LS-03-04)
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1621 through 1627, Agricultural Marketing Act of
1946
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 60
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 30, 2004.
Abstract: The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Farm
Bill) (Pub. L. 107-171) and the 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act
(2002 Appropriations) (Pub. L. 107-206) amended the Agricultural
Marketing Act of 1946 (Act) (7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.) to require
retailers to notify their customers of the country of origin of covered
commodities beginning September 30, 2004. Covered commodities include
muscle cuts of beef (including veal), lamb, and pork; ground beef,
ground lamb, and ground pork; farm-raised fish and shellfish; wild fish
and shellfish; perishable agricultural commodities; and peanuts. The FY
2004 Consolidated Appropriations bill (2004 Appropriations) (Public Law
108-199) delayed the implementation of mandatory COOL for all covered
commodities except wild and farm-raised fish and shellfish until
September 30, 2006. This final rule contains definitions, the
requirements for consumer notification and product marking, and the
recordkeeping responsibilities of both retailers andsuppliers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/30/03 68 FR 61944
NPRM Comment Period End 12/29/03
Final Action 09/00/04
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: William Sessions, Associate Deputy Administrator,
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Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Room 2092-
South, Stop 0249, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-5705
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0581-AC26
_______________________________________________________________________
12. COTTON CLASSIFICATION SERVICES, USER FEES FOR
2004 CROP (CN-03-007)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 473a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 28
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, July 1, 2004.
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is raising user fees
for cotton producers for 2004 crop cotton classification services under
the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act. The 2003 user fee for this
classification service was $1.45 per bale. This rule will raise the fee
for the 2004 crop to $1.65 per bale. The fee increase is sufficient to
cover the costs of providing classification services, including costs
for administration and supervision.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/26/04 69 FR 22458
NPRM Comment Period End 05/11/04
Final Action 07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0581-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________
13. CHANGES IN FEES FOR FEDERAL GRADING AND CERTIFICATION OF LIVESTOCK
FOR CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE FUTURES DELIVERIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 53
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 05/13/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John E. Van Dyke
Phone: 202 720-6231
Fax: 202 690-3732
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0581-AB66
_______________________________________________________________________
14. REMOVAL OF COTTONSEED CHEMIST LICENSING PROGRAM AND AMENDMENTS TO
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO COMMODITY TESTING LABORATORIES (ST-02-03)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 91; 7 CFR 96
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/16/03 68 FR 69944
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James V. Falk
Phone: 202 690-4089
Fax: 202 720-6496
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0581-AC18
_______________________________________________________________________
15. GOOD GUIDANCE PRACTICES FOR THE NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM (TM-03-03)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 205
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 06/07/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Richard H. Mathews
Phone: 202 720-3252
Fax: 202 205-7808
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0581-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________
16. VOLUNTARY FEDERAL DAIRY GRADING AND INSPECTION FEES (DA-03-03)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 58; 7 CFR 54
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/03/03 68 FR 57382
Final Action 02/26/04 69 FR 8797
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Duane R. Spomer
Phone: 202 720-7473
Fax: 202 720-2643
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0581-AC32
BILLING CODE 3410--02--S
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
17. RETAINING PERMANENT LENDER PROGRAM (PLP) STATUS,
PROCESSING LOSS CLAIMS, PAYMENT OF INTEREST ACCRUED DURING BANKRUPTCY
AND REDEMPTION RIGHTS PERIODS FOR GUARANTEED LOANS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 762
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency is proposing to revise its regulations governing
the servicing of guaranteed farm loans in three general areas. First,
to establish a grace period for PLP lenders to develop and implement a
plan to reduce loss rate to an acceptable rate for retaining PLP
status; second, to expedite loss claim processing; and third, to extend
the time period for which the Agency will pay interest on a loan in
certain bankruptcy cases or when foreclosure redemption rights apply.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/04
Final Action 02/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 11 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting; 52211
Commercial Banking; 115116 Farm Management Services
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Director, Regulatory Review Group,
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AH07
_______________________________________________________________________
18. COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION PROCUREMENT OF
AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES FROM HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESSES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: PL 85-536; 15 USC 14a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1402
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will amend CCC's procurement regulations to
incorporate statutory requirements regarding USDA procurement of
commodities from certified HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business
Zone) small businesses. Under the HUBZone Program, a contract can be
awarded to a HUBZone small business if the HUBZone small business offer
is not more than 10 percent higher than the offer of a non-HUBZone/non-
small business. 15 U.S.C. 632(p)(5)(A)(i)(III)(cc) provides that ``in
the case of a contract for the procurement by the Secretary of
Agriculture of agricultural commodities, none of the commodity being
procured will be obtained by the prime contractor through a subcontract
for the purchase of the commodity in substantially the final form in
which it is to be supplied to the Government.`` The rule will clarify
that bagging, cleaning, sorting, dividing, and sub-dividing of whole
corn, wheat, sorghum, soybeans, peas, beans, and lentils does not
substantially change the final form of the agricultural commodity and
that a HUBZone business that does only these things (after
subcontracting for the commodity) is not entitled to the price
evaluation preference.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 49313 Farm Product Warehousing and Storage
Facilities; 42291 Farm Supplies Wholesalers; 115114 Postharvest Crop
Activities (except Cotton Ginning); 311222 Soybean Processing; 115
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Director, Regulatory Review Group,
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AH10
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
19. 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
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
[[Page 37191]]
Sectors Affected: 11 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Director, Regulatory Review Group,
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AG90
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
20. AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL OF WAREHOUSES 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
________________________________________________________________________
Reinstated by Agency 10/08/03
NPRM 11/20/03 68 FR 65412
NPRM Comment Period End 03/11/04
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AE50
_______________________________________________________________________
21. REGULATORY STREAMLINING OF THE FARM SERVICE AGENCY'S DIRECT FARM
LOAN PROGRAMS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 7; 7 CFR 18
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/09/04 69 FR 6056
NPRM Comment Period End 05/04/04
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AF60
_______________________________________________________________________
22. 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: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________
23. OCEAN FREIGHT CLAIMS ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCESS
Priority: Other Significant
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
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________
24. TOBACCO MARKETING QUOTA, 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
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AG52
_______________________________________________________________________
25. 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 08/19/03 68 FR 49723
NPRM Comment Period End 10/20/03
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AG53
_______________________________________________________________________
26. 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
[[Page 37192]]
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________
27. REVISION OF INDIAN TRIBAL LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM LOAN REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 770
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
Agency Contact: Phillip Elder
Phone: 202 690-8104
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________
28. CLARIFICATION OF INFORMAL APPEALS PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 780
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 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: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________
29. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND RELATED CONCERNS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 799
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________
30. REVISION OF FLEXIBLE SUGAR MARKETING ALLOTMENT
REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1359aa
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1435
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action amends the sugar marketing allotment regulations
to clarify the actions a processor must undertake to ensure ``that the
allocation will be shared among producers served by the processor in a
fair and equitable manner that adequately reflects producer's
production histories,'' as required by statute.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 11 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting;
311313 Beet Sugar Manufacturing; 311312 Cane Sugar Refining; 111991
Sugar Beet Farming; 31131 Sugar Manufacturing; 3113 Sugar and
Confectionery Product Manufacturing; 11193 Sugarcane Farming; 311311
Sugarcane Mills
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Director, Regulatory Review Group,
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AH08
_______________________________________________________________________
31. DEBT COLLECTION, DEBT SETTLEMENT, AND ASSIGNMENT
OF PAYMENTS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 31 USC 3701; 7 USC 1932
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 792; 7 CFR 1403; 7 CFR 1404
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Commodity Credit
Corporation (CCC) are revising debt collection and settlement
regulations to conform with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996
(DCIA), the Federal Claims Collection Standards (FCCS), and to make
other changes. A detailed explanation of the proposed changes is
included in the draft rule attached to this document. This work plan
replaces work plan 97-002 (RIN 0560-AF22). FSA is requesting
a ``not significant'' designation because the new regulations will not
have a significant impact on small entities and do not present novel
issues. Also, the Department of Treasury rule implementing DCIA and the
FCCS, the Department of the Treasury's rule on administrative wage
garnishment, and the USDA debt management regulations at 7 CFR part 3
were each designated as ``not significant'' by the Office of Management
and Budget. The FSA and CCC regulations will govern similar activities
on only the agency level. See the attached documents for further
information.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 11 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Director, Regulatory Review Group,
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
[[Page 37193]]
Email: [email protected]
Related RIN: Previously reported as 0560-AF22
RIN: 0560-AH09
_______________________________________________________________________
32. REMOVE TOBACCO WAREHOUSE DESIGNATION REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Farm Service Agency is amending its tobacco regulations
to no longer require as a condition of price support eligibility that
producers of Burley and Flue-Cured tobacco designate the warehouse
where they will market their tobacco.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Director, Regulatory Review Group,
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AH13
_______________________________________________________________________
33. TOBACCO MARKETING QUOTAS AND PRICE SUPPORT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1301 et seq; 7 USC 1421 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule removes from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
the annual determinations made for the national marketing quotas and
price support levels for all kinds of tobacco. Legislation requires the
Secretary of Agriculture to announce the quotas and price support
levels each year, but does not require that they be codified in the
CFR. Because the determinations require the use of the latest tobacco
market information, it has been impractical to promulgate rulemaking in
time for it to be useful to the public, so the Agency decided
rulemaking that simply codifies the already-announced determinations is
an unnecessary use of resources. All existing provisions concerning
program requirements and the methodology for determining quotas and
price support levels are left unchanged.
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, Director, Regulatory Review Group,
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AH14
_______________________________________________________________________
34. EWE LAMB INCENTIVE PAYMENT PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 612c, sec 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 784
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will make $18.85 million available under Section
32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, as amended, for payment to sheep and
lamb producers to encourage the replacement and retention of ewe lamb
breeding stock during FY 2004.
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, Director, Regulatory Review Group,
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AH15
_______________________________________________________________________
35. PAYMENT LIMITATION AND PAYMENT ELIGIBILITY; TRADE
ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR FARMERS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 19 USC 2251 et seq, Trade Act of 1974 as amended by
the Trade Act of 2002 (PL 107-210)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1400
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this action is to add to the CCC program
regulations the payment eligibility and payment limitation provisions
of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Farmers. The final rule
for the TAA, 7 CFR part 1580, was published August 20, 2003 (68 FR
50048), by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). The rule referenced
the regulations at 7 CFR part 1400 as the authority for the payment and
adjusted gross income limitations applicable to the benefits issued
under the TAA. This action adds the TAA as one of the programs subject
to FSA's overall program payment and eligibility limitations and will
not alter or revise any of the existing provisions of 7 CFR part 1400.
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, Director, Regulatory Review Group,
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AH16
[[Page 37194]]
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
36. 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
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn (Replaced by 0560-
AH09) 01/01/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________
37. EMERGENCY CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 701
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 03/04/04 69 FR 10300
Correction 04/26/04 69 FR 22377
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AG26
_______________________________________________________________________
38. ELIMINATION OF 30-DAY PAST-DUE PERIOD FOR FARM LOAN PROGRAM
BORROWERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1951
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 02/02/04 69 FR 5264
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AG50
_______________________________________________________________________
39. SERVICING MINOR FARM LOAN PROGRAM LOANS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 772; 7 CFR 1901--E; 7 CFR 1942--A; 7 CFR 1951--E
and F; 7 CFR 1956--C
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/16/03 68 FR 69948
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AG67
_______________________________________________________________________
40. 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
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/14/04 69 FR 26755
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AG74
_______________________________________________________________________
41. 2002 FARM BILL REGULATIONS--LOAN ELIGIBILITY WITH PRIOR DEBT
FORGIVENESS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1941
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 02/04/04 69 FR 5259
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AG81
_______________________________________________________________________
42. 2002 FARM BILL REGULATIONS--TREE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 783
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 03/02/04 69 FR 9744
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AG83
_______________________________________________________________________
43. 2003-CROP MARKETING QUOTAS AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVELS FOR FIVE KINDS
OF TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1464
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 01/01/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AG92
_______________________________________________________________________
44. REVISIONS TO DIRECT FARM LOAN PROGRAMS APPRAISAL REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1910; 7 CFR 1941; 7 CFR 1965
[[Page 37195]]
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/02/04 69 FR 30997
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Phillip Elder
Phone: 202 690-8104
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AH01
_______________________________________________________________________
45. OUTSIDE STORAGE OF EXTRA LONG STAPLE LOAN COTTON
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1427
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 03/05/04 69 FR 12053
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Phillip Elder
Phone: 202 690-8104
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AH03
_______________________________________________________________________
46. EXTRA LONG STAPLE COTTON LOAN ADJUSTMENT FOR
STRENGTH
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1427
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Farm Service Agency (FSA) proposes amending regulations
to provide that extra long staple (ELS) loan rates may be adjusted for
premiums and discounts for strength. The need for this regulatory
change arises from the availability of a new ELS hybrid variety that is
high-yielding, but that has an elevated incidence of low-strength.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Merged With 0560-AH03 02/01/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: 11192 Cotton Farming
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Director, Regulatory Review Group,
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0560-AH12
BILLING CODE 3410--05--S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Prerule Stage
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
47. ANIMAL WELFARE; DEFINITION OF ANIMAL
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2131 to 2159
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are amending the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regulations to
reflect an amendment to the Act's definition of the term animal. The
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 amended the definition
of animal to specifically exclude birds, rats of the genus Rattus, and
mice of the genus Mus bred for use in research. While the definition of
animal in the regulations excludes rats of the genus Rattus and mice of
the genus Mus bred for use in research, that definition also excludes
all birds (i.e., not just those bred for use in research). To make the
definition of animal in the regulations consistent with the definition
of animal in the AWA, this final rule amends the regulations by
narrowing the scope of exclusion for birds to only those birds bred for
use in research. This final rule is intended only to make the
definition of animal in the regulations consistent with the definition
of animal in the AWA. We do not intend to immediately begin regulating
birds not bred for use in research as a result of this action.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 06/04/04 69 FR 31513
Final Rule Effective 06/05/04
ANPRM 06/04/04 69 FR 31537
ANPRM Comment Period End 08/03/04
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. Jerry DePoyster, Senior Veterinary Medical Officer,
Animal Care, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, Unit 84, Unit 84, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD
20737
Phone: 301 734-7586
RIN: 0579-AB69
[[Page 37196]]
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
48. 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 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-dolphin 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 12/00/04
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
_______________________________________________________________________
49. 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 09/00/04
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: 301 734-3769
Related RIN: Related to 0579-AA83
RIN: 0579-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________
50. 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 09/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/04
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. Dave Pyburn, National Trichinae Coordinator, PCMS,
VS, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service, Room 891, 210 Walnut Street, Room 891, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515 284-4122
RIN: 0579-AB52
_______________________________________________________________________
51. METHYL BROMIDE; AUTHORIZATION AS OFFICIAL QUARANTINE USE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7719
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 304
[[Page 37197]]
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 of 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 07/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Local, State, 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: Elna Hunter, Senior Regulatory Coordinator, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Suite C Unit 118, Unit 141, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: 301 734-5289
RIN: 0579-AB54
_______________________________________________________________________
52. IMPORTATION OF SWINE AND SWINE PRODUCTS FROM THE
EUROPEAN UNION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 1622; 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 7 USC 8301
to 8317; 21 USC 136 to 136a; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 4331 to 4332
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 93 to 94; 9 CFR 98
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would (1) apply a uniform set of
importation requirements related to classical swine fever (CSF) in all
of the original 15 Member States of the European Union, with the
exception of one area in Italy; (2) establish a classification for
regions that present a low risk of introducing CSF into the United
States and recognize all of the original 15 Member States of the
European Union, except for one area in Italy, as a low-risk region for
CSF; and (3) prohibit for a specified period of time the importation of
live swine and swine products from any area in a low-risk region for
CSF that is identified by the veterinary authorities of the region as a
restricted zone.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
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. Chip Wells, Senior Staff Veterinarian, Department
of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 4700 River
Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-4356
RIN: 0579-AB79
_______________________________________________________________________
53. REVISION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IMPORT
REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 7 USC 8311; 21 USC 136
to 136a; 31 USC 9701
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 305; 7 CFR 319; 7 CFR 352
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: A proposed rule that would revise and reorganize the
regulations pertaining to the importation of fruits and vegetables to
consolidate requirements of general applicability and eliminate
redundant requirements, update terms and remove outdated requirements
and references, update the regulations that apply to importations into
territories under U.S. administration, and make various editorial and
nonsubstantive changes to regulations to make them easier to use. The
proposal would also make substantive changes to the regulations,
including: (1) Establishing criteria within the regulations that, if
met, would allow us to approve certain new fruits and vegetables for
importation into the United States and to acknowledge pest-free areas
in foreign countries without undertaking rulemaking; (2) doing away
with the practice of listing specific commodities that may be imported
subject to certain types of phytosanitary measures; and (3) providing
for the issuance of special use permits for fruits and vegetables.
These changes are intended to simplify and expedite our processes for
approving certain new imports and pest-free areas while continuing to
allow for public participation in the processes. This proposal, if
adopted, would represent a significant structural revision of the
fruits and vegetables import regulations and would establish a new
process for approving certain new commodities for importation into the
United States. It would not, however, allow the importation of any
specific new fruits or vegetables, nor would it alter the conditions
for importing currently approved fruits or vegetables except as
specifically described in this document.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/04
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: Mr. Matthew Rhoads, Regulatory Analyst, Regulatory
Analysis and Development, PPD,
[[Page 37198]]
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
4700 River Road, Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-1238
Phone: 301 734-8682
RIN: 0579-AB80
_______________________________________________________________________
54. MEXICAN HASS AVOCADO IMPORT PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 21 USC 136 to 136a;
Section 301.75 also issued under Sec. 203, Title II, PL 106-224, 114
Stat. 400 (7 USC 1421 note).
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would amend the regulations governing the
importation of fruits and vegetables to expand the number of States in
which fresh Hass avocado fruit grown in approved orchards in approved
municipalities in Michoacan, Mexico, may be distributed. The proposed
rule would also allow the distribution of the avocados during all
months of the year. To reflect these proposed changes, we would also
make other changes in the regulations, such as removing restrictions on
the ports through which the avocados may enter the United States and
the corridor through which the avocados must transit the United States.
We are proposing this action in response to a request from the
Government of Mexico and based on our finding that the phytosanitary
measures described in this proposed rule will reduce the risk of
introducing plant pests associated with Mexican Hass avocados into the
United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/24/04 69 FR 29466
NPRM Comment Period End 07/23/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, 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. Inder Paul Gadh, Import Specialist, Phytosanitary
Issues Management Team, 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-AB81
_______________________________________________________________________
55. REQUIREMENTS FOR REQUESTS TO AMEND 7 CFR PART 319
IMPORT REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 21 USC 136 to 136a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: A proposed rule to establish regulations governing the
submission of requests for changes in our regulations that restrict the
importation of plants, plant parts, and plant products. We are
proposing this action because, despite existing non-regulatory guidance
on the submission of requests, few applicants provide the basic
information we require to properly consider their requests. We expect
that adoption of this proposal would help ensure that we are provided
with the information we need to prepare a risk analysis and/or other
analyses that evaluate the risks and other effects associated with the
proposed change to the regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/04
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. Ronald Sequeira, National Science Program Leader
for Risk and Pathway Analysis, CPHST, PPQ, Department of Agriculture,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 1015 Main Campus Drive,
Suite 2500, Raleigh, NC 27602-5202
Phone: 919 513-2663
RIN: 0579-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________
56. INTERSTATE MOVEMENT OF SHEEP AND GOATS; APPROVED
LIVESTOCK FACILITIES, IDENTIFICATION, AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 8301 to 8317
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 71
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations regarding the
interstate movement of animals to require livestock facilities that
handle sheep or goats in interstate commerce to be approved by us. This
would include stockyards, livestock markets, buying stations,
concentrations points, or any other premises where sheep or goats in
interstate commerce are assembled. Our approval would be contingent on
the facility operator meeting certain minimum standards and other
conditions relating to the receipt, handling, and release of sheep and
goats at the facility, as well as complying with certain animal
identification and recordkeeping requirements. The standards and other
conditions would be based, in part, on recently implemented regulations
relating to the interstate movement of sheep and goats in order to
control the spread of scrapie, a serious disease of sheep and goats.
This rule would provide for the establishment of standards for the
approval of livestock facilities that handle sheep or goats in
interstate commerce.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/04
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. Diane Sutton, Senior Staff Veterinarian, National
[[Page 37199]]
Center for Animal Health Programs, VS, Department of Agriculture,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Unit 43, 4700 River Road,
Unit 43, Riverdale, MD 20737-1235
Phone: 301 734-6954
RIN: 0579-AB84
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
57. ANIMAL WELFARE; INSPECTION, LICENSING, AND PROCUREMENT OF ANIMALS
(SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
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 07/00/04
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. 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
_______________________________________________________________________
58. 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 07/00/04
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: Hesham A. Abuelnaga, Import Specialist, PIM, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
4700 River Road, Unit 140, Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: 301 724-6799
RIN: 0579-AB02
_______________________________________________________________________
59. BEES AND RELATED ARTICLES (SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 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 08/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
[[Page 37200]]
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
_______________________________________________________________________
60. 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 03/00/05
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal, 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. 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
_______________________________________________________________________
61. 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 rulemaking would establish 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 12/24/03 68 FR 74513
NPRM Comment Period End 02/23/04
Final Action 11/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal, 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. Dean Goeldner, Staff Veterinarian, National Center
for Animal Health Programs, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road, Unit 43, Riverdale, MD
20737-1231
Phone: 301 736-4916
RIN: 0579-AB35
_______________________________________________________________________
62. 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 07/00/04
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. Debra A. Donch, Senior Staff Veterinarian, National
Center for Animal Health Programs, VS, Department of Agriculture,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road, Unit 43,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-6954
RIN: 0579-AB42
_______________________________________________________________________
63. AGRICULTURAL BIOTERRORISM PROTECTION ACT OF 2002; POSSESSION, USE,
AND TRANSFER OF BIOLOGICAL AGENTS AND TOXINS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 8401
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 331; 9 CFR 121
Legal Deadline: None
[[Page 37201]]
Abstract: In accordance with the Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection
Act of 2002, APHIS has established, by regulation, a list of biological
agents and toxins determined to have the potential to pose a severe
threat to animal or plant health or to animal or plant products, as
well as regulations concerning the possession, use, and transfer of
listed biological agents and toxins.
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
Comment Period End 02/11/03
Second Interim Final Rule
Effective 02/11/03
Third Interim Final Rule;
Provisional Registration 11/03/03 68 FR 62218
Third Interim Final Rule
Effective 11/03/03
Third Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 01/02/04
Final Action 12/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal, 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. Lee Ann Thomas, Director, Select Agent, Organisms
and Vectors, and Animals, NCIE, VS, Department of Agriculture, Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road, Unit 39,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-3261
Michael J. Firko, Assistant Director, Plant Health Programs, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Unit 137, Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: 301 734-8758
RIN: 0579-AB47
_______________________________________________________________________
64. 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 markedwith an approved international mark
certifying treatment. The rule would adopt the IPPC Guidelines because
recent analyses of pest interceptions at ports 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 05/20/03 68 FR 27480
NPRM Comment Period End 07/21/03
Final Action 08/00/04
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: Hesham A. Abuelnaga, Import Specialist, PIM, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
4700 River Road, Unit 140, Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: 301 724-6799
RIN: 0579-AB48
_______________________________________________________________________
65. KARNAL BUNT; REVISION OF REGULATIONS FOR
IMPORTING WHEAT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 21 USC 136 to 136a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend our regulations regarding the
importation of wheat from regions affected with Karnal bunt. Our
proposed amendments would, among other things, list such regions, as
well as articles that would be regulated for Karnal bunt; increase the
flexibility of the regulations so that they could provide more readily
for the recognition of areas where Karnal bunt is not known to occur
within regions where Karnal bunt is known to be present; describe
conditions, including requirements for phytosanitary certificates,
under which wheat and related articles from regions affected with
Karnal bunt could be imported into the United States; and specify
cleaning and/or disinfection requirements for imported farm machinery
and other equipment used to handle or store Karnal bunt-positive seed
or host crops. The proposed changes would make our regulations
regarding the importation of wheat and related articles from regions
affected with Karnal bunt substantively equivalent to our domestic
Karnal bunt regulations and would bring the former into compliance with
international agreements to which the United States is a party.
[[Page 37202]]
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/03/04 69 FR 9976
NPRM Comment Period End 05/03/04
Final Action 10/00/04
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: 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: 301 734-8537
RIN: 0579-AB74
_______________________________________________________________________
66. PINE SHOOT BEETLE HOST MATERIAL FROM CANADA
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 21 USC 136 to 136a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish restrictions on the
importation of pine shoot beetle host material into the United States
from Canada. Pine nursery stock, as well as pine products that consist
of pine bark or have pine bark attached, would have to meet certain
requirements relating to documentation, treatment, handling, and
utilization as a condition of importation into the United States from
Canada. These restrictions are needed to help prevent the introduction
and spread of pine shoot beetle,a pest of pine trees, into noninfested
areas of the United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 08/00/04
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: Frederick A. Thomas, Import Specialist, PIM, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
4700 River Road, Unit 160, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-8367
RIN: 0579-AB76
_______________________________________________________________________
67. PHYTOPHTHORA RAMORUM; QUARANTINE AND REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7701 to 7772
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 301
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: An interim rule amending the Phytophthora ramorum regulations
to establish restrictions on the interstate movement of nursery stock
that has been identified as a host of P. ramorum, as well as certain
associated articles (nursery stock of unconfirmed, but potential host
species), from commercial nurseries in nonquarantined counties in
California. This rulemaking will also amend the regulations to restrict
the interstate movement of associated articles from commercial
nurseries in quarantined counties in California, and to update the list
of hosts of P. ramorum and the list of counties in California that are
quarantined for P. ramorum.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/00/04
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 09/00/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Local, 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: Mr. Jonathan Jones, National Phytophthora ramorum
Program Manager, Pest Detection and Management Program, PPQ, Department
of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 4700 River
Road, Unit 134, Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: 301 734-8247
RIN: 0579-AB82
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
68. 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
_______________________________________________________________________
69. IMPORTATION OF FUJI VARIETY APPLES FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319.56--2cc
[[Page 37203]]
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
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen Bedigian
Phone: 301 734-1236
RIN: 0579-AA93
_______________________________________________________________________
70. PSEUDORABIES IN SWINE; PAYMENT OF INDEMNITY
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 52
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
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Adam G. Grow
Phone: 301 734-3752
RIN: 0579-AB10
_______________________________________________________________________
71. PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES FOR IMPORTED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319.56 to 319.56--8
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/29/01 66 FR 45637
NPRM Comment Period End 10/29/01
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Karen Bedigian
Phone: 301 734-1236
RIN: 0579-AB18
_______________________________________________________________________
72. 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
_______________________________________________________________________
73. 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: Terry Beals
Phone: 301 734-5467
RIN: 0579-AB29
_______________________________________________________________________
74. 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
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Karen A. James-Preston
Phone: 301 734-4356
RIN: 0579-AB38
_______________________________________________________________________
75. 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
_______________________________________________________________________
76. 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
[[Page 37204]]
_______________________________________________________________________
77. COST-SHARING FOR ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH EMERGENCY PROGRAMS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 373; 9 CFR 60
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/08/03 68 FR 40541
NPRM Comment Period End 11/07/03
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Kevin Shea
Phone: 202 720-8015
RIN: 0579-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________
78. GYPSY MOTH; INTERSTATE MOVEMENT OF REGULATED ARTICLES (SECTION 610
REVIEW)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 301; 7 CFR 319
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/23/03 68 FR 28157
NPRM Comment Period End 07/22/03
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Weyman Fussell
Phone: 301 734-5705
RIN: 0579-AB55
_______________________________________________________________________
79. BOVINE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHY: MINIMAL RISK REGIONS AND
IMPORTATION OF COMMODITIES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 93 to 95
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/04/03 68 FR 62386
NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/04
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 03/08/04 69 FR 10633
NPRM Comment Period End 04/07/04
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Karen A. James-Preston
Phone: 301 734-4356
RIN: 0579-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________
80. IMPORTATION OF CLEMENTINES, MANDARINS, AND
TANGERINES FROM CHILE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 21 USC 136 to 136a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the fruits and vegetables
regulations to allow the importation, under certain conditions, of
clementines, mandarins, and tangerines from Chile into the United
States. Based on the evidence in a recent pest risk assessment and an
accompanying risk management document, we believe these articles can be
safely imported from all provinces of Chile, provided certain
conditions are met. This action would provide for the importation of
clementines, mandarins, and tangerines from Chile into the United
States while continuing to protect the United States against the
introduction of plant pests.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/22/04 69 FR 13262
NPRM Comment Period End 05/21/04
Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
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: Ms. Karen Bedigian, Import Specialist, PIM, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
4700 River Road, Unit 140, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-1236
RIN: 0579-AB77
_______________________________________________________________________
81. IMPORTATION OF SMALL LOTS OF SEED WITHOUT
PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 21 USC 136 to 136a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would amend the nursery stock
regulations to allow the importation of small lots of seed under an
import permit with specific conditions as an alternative to the current
phytosanitary certificate requirement. This proposed change is
necessary because several entities that import small lots of seed--
individual importers, horticultural societies, arboreta, and small
businesses--have had difficulty obtaining the necessary certificates
and have been adversely affected by the phytosanitary certificate
requirement. The proposed change would make it feasible for those
entities to import small lots of seed and would ensure prompt and
consistent service for such importers while continuing to protect
against the introduction of plant pests into the United States and
providing the Animal and Plant Inspection Service with necessary
information about the quality, quantity, and diversity of the imported
material.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/29/04 69 FR 23451
NPRM Comment Period End 06/28/04
Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined
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. Arnold T. Tschanz, Senior Staff Officer, Regulatory
Coordination Staff, PPQ,
[[Page 37205]]
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Unit 141, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-5306
RIN: 0579-AB78
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
82. BLOOD AND TISSUE COLLECTION AT SLAUGHTERING AND RENDERING
ESTABLISHMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 71
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 03/04/04 69 FR 10137
Final Action Effective 03/04/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Diane Sutton
Phone: 301 734-6954
RIN: 0579-AB13
_______________________________________________________________________
83. PLUM POX COMPENSATION
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 301.74--5
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/16/03 68 FR 59548
Final Action 06/01/04 69 FR 30815
Final Action Effective 07/01/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Stephen R. Poe
Phone: 301 734-8247
RIN: 0579-AB19
_______________________________________________________________________
84. VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC USER FEES--5-YEAR PLAN FOR FEES (COMPLETION OF
A 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: This action will increase the user fees for multiple fiscal
years for APHIS' Veterinary Services' veterinary diagnostic user fee
goods and services. This action is necessary in order to ensure that we
recover the full costs of providing these goods and services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/24/03 68 FR 43661
NPRM Comment Period End 09/22/03
Final Action 05/06/04 69 FR 25305
Final Action Effective 07/07/04
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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________
85. INFECTIOUS SALMON ANEMIA; PAYMENT OF INDEMNITY
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 53
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/28/04 69 FR 23087
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Jill Rolland
Phone: 301 734-8069
RIN: 0579-AB37
_______________________________________________________________________
86. ANIMAL WELFARE; POLICY ON TRAINING AND HANDLING OF POTENTIALLY
DANGEROUS ANIMALS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 3
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Agency Decision 05/28/04 69 FR 30601
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Barbara Kohn
Phone: 301 734-7833
Related RIN: Previously reported as 0579-AB12
RIN: 0579-AB39
_______________________________________________________________________
87. ANIMAL WELFARE; TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS ON INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 1 to 3
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Determination to Regulate 10/10/03 68 FR 58575
Comment Period End 12/09/03
Final Action 04/06/04 69 FR 17899
Determination to Regulate
Effective 04/07/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Jerry DePoyster
Phone: 301 734-7586
RIN: 0579-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________
88. PROCEDURES FOR REESTABLISHING A REGION AS FREE OF A DISEASE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 92
[[Page 37206]]
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/10/04 69 FR 25817
Final Action Effective 06/09/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary Colgrove
Phone: 301 734-4356
RIN: 0579-AB53
_______________________________________________________________________
89. IMPORTATION OF ORCHIDS OF THE GENUS PHALAENOPSIS
FROM TAIWAN IN GROWING MEDIA
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 21 USC 136 to 136a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would amend the regulations governing the
importation of plants and plant products to add orchids of the genus
Phalaenopsis from Taiwan to the list of plants that may be imported in
an approved growing medium subject to specified growing, inspection,
and certification requirements. We are taking this action in response
to a request by Taiwan and after determining that Phalaenopsis spp.
plants established in growing media can be imported without resulting
in the introduction into theUnited States or the dissemination within
the United States of a plant pest or noxious weed.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/05/04 69 FR 24916
Final Action Effective 06/04/04
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
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: 301 734-8537
RIN: 0579-AB75
BILLING CODE 3410--34--S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES)
_______________________________________________________________________
90. 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 06/00/05
Final Action 12/00/05
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0524-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________
91. 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 06/00/04
Final Action 12/00/04
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: [email protected]
RIN: 0524-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________
92.