[December 3, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 232)]
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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, October 2001
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of significant and
not significant regulations being developed in agencies of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) in conformance with Executive Order
12866 `Regulatory Planning and Review.' The agenda also describes
regulations affecting small entities as required by section 602 of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, Public Law 96-354. This agenda also
identifies regulatory actions that are being reviewed in compliance
with section 610(c) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We invite public
comment on those actions.
USDA has attempted to list all regulations and regulatory
reviews pending at the time of publication except for minor and
routine or repetitive actions, but some may have been inadvertently
missed. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item
from this listing. Also, the dates shown for the steps of each
action are estimated and are not commitments to act on or by the
date shown.
For this edition of the USDA regulatory agenda, the most
important significant regulatory actions are included in part II of
this issue of the Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are
listed in the table of contents below and are denoted by a
bracketed bold reference, which directs the reader to the
appropriate sequence number in part II.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on any
specific entry shown in this agenda, please contact the person listed
for that action. Requests for copies of the agenda should include a
self-addressed, stamped envelope and be directed to: Regulatory Agenda,
OBPA, Office of the Secretary, Room 118-E, Jamie Whitten Building, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250, (202) 720-1272.
Dated: October 19, 2001.
Jacquelyn Y. Chandler,
Chief, Legislative and Regulatory and Automated Systems Staff.
Agricultural Marketing Service--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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168 Cotton Futures Act: Changing the Destination of Spot Markets (CN-01-004)........... 0581-AC00
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Agricultural Marketing Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identification
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169 General Specifications for Dairy Plants Approved for USDA Inspection and Grading... 0581-AB59
170 Increase in Fees for Voluntary Federal Seed Testing and Certification Services and 0581-AB95
Establishment of a Fee for Preliminary Test Reports (LS-01-07)......................
171 Livestock Mandatory Reporting Program--Lamb Amendment (LS-01-08)................... 0581-AB98
172 Regulations Governing the California Prune/Plum (Tree Removal) Diversion Program, 0581-AC03
2001-2002 Crop Year (FV-01-81-01 PR)................................................
173 Revision of User Fees for 2002 Crop Cotton Classification Services................. 0581-AC04
174 Mango Promotion, Research, and Information Order (FV-01-707)....................... 0581-AC05
175 Establishing a Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order (LS-01-12) (Reg Plan 0581-AC06
Seq No. 1)........................................................................
176 Establishing Fees for Voluntary Quality Systems Certification Services (LS-00-13).. 0581-AC08
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service--Final Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identification
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177 Voluntary Shell Egg Regulations; Repackaging of Shell Eggs Under USDA's Grading 0581-AB56
Program.............................................................................
178 Tobacco Fees and Charges for Permissive Inspection: Fee Increase (TB-00-04 FR)..... 0581-AB86
179 Tobacco Fees and Charges for Mandatory Inspection: Fee Increase.................... 0581-AB87
180 Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Order (FV-01-705) (Reg Plan Seq 0581-AB92
No. 2)............................................................................
181 Increase in Fees and Charges For Eggs, Poultry, and Rabbit (PY-01-005)............. 0581-AB99
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182 Fresh Russet Potato Diversion Program, 2000 Crop (FV-01-80-01)..................... 0581-AC07
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service--Long-Term Actions
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183 National Laboratory Accreditation Program.......................................... 0581-AB42
184 Changes in Fees for Federal Grading and Certification of Livestock for Chicago 0581-AB66
Mercantile Exchange Futures Deliveries..............................................
185 Program To Assess Organic Certifying Agencies...................................... 0581-AB70
186 Regulations Governing the Inspection of Eggs....................................... 0581-AB74
187 Discontinue the Official Grading of Imported Beef, Lamb, Veal, and Calf Carcasses 0581-AB90
Under the Authority of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.......................
188 Revision of Regulations Governing the Inspection and Grading Service of 0581-AB93
Manufactured or Processed Dairy Products (DA-00-08).................................
189 National Organic Program: Add Standards for Mushroom, Apiculture, Greenhouse and 0581-AB96
Hydroponic Production Systems and the Handling of Honey (TM-01-09)..................
190 National Organic Program: Add Standards for the Organic Certification of Wild 0581-AB97
Captured Aquatic Animals (TM-01-08).................................................
191 Voluntary Grading of Shell Eggs; Facilities and Equipment (PY-01-003).............. 0581-AC02
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Agricultural Marketing Service--Completed Actions
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Sequence Title Identification
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192 Processed Fruits and Vegetables: Qualified Through Verification (QTV).............. 0581-AB58
193 Olive Oil Promotion, Research, and Information Order............................... 0581-AB62
194 Honey Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Order.......................... 0581-AB84
195 Voluntary Grading of Shell Eggs.................................................... 0581-AB88
196 Revision of User Fees for 2001 Crop Cotton Classification Services to Growers (CN- 0581-AB94
00-010).............................................................................
197 Livestock Mandatory Reporting: Confidentially Guideline (LS-01-10)................. 0581-AC01
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Farm Service Agency--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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198 Regulatory Streamlining of the Farm Service Agency's Direct Farm Loan Programs..... 0560-AF60
199 Implementation of the U.S. Warehouse Act of 2000................................... 0560-AG45
200 Interest Assistance Program........................................................ 0560-AG46
201 Non-Recourse Cotton Loan and Loan Deficiency Payment Programs; Upland Cotton First 0560-AG47
Handler Marketing Certificate Program; and Seed Cotton Recourse Loan Program........
202 Ocean Freight Claims Administrative Appeal Process................................. 0560-AG49
203 Rescheduling Guaranteed Loans With Balloon Payments, Clarification of Annual 0560-AG53
Analysis Requirements for Guaranteed Lenders, and Subordination Requirements........
204 General Regulations Governing Commodity Loans for 1998 and Subsequent Crops........ 0560-AG54
205 Prompt Disaster Set-Aside Consideration and Primary Loan Servicing................. 0560-AG56
206 2002-Crop Peanuts National Poundage Quota for Quota Peanuts........................ 0560-AG57
207 2002-Crop Marketing Quotas and Price Support Levels for Five Kinds of Tobacco...... 0560-AG58
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Farm Service Agency--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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208 Part 1946 Mediation; Subpart A--Agricultural Loan Mediation Program................ 0560-AE26
209 Dairy Recourse Loan Program........................................................ 0560-AF41
210 Lamb Meat Adjustment Assistance Program............................................ 0560-AG17
211 Reduction of Amortized Shared Appreciation Recapture Interest Rate................. 0560-AG43
212 Collecting Guaranteed Loss Payments From FSA Farm Loan Program Borrowers........... 0560-AG44
213 Tobacco Marketing Quotas, Cards, Penalty Provisions, Recordkeeping and Reporting... 0560-AG52
214 2002-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level for Burley Tobacco............... 0560-AG59
215 2002-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level for Flue-Cured Tobacco........... 0560-AG60
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Farm Service Agency--Long-Term Actions
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Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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216 Amendments to the Standards for Approval of Warehouse for Commodity Credit 0560-AE50
Corporation Storage Contracts.......................................................
217 Deletion of FSA Regulations Regarding Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program 0560-AE54
218 Amendments to the Debt Settlement Policies and Procedures To Conform to the Debt 0560-AF22
Collection Improvement Act of 1996..................................................
219 Amendment to the Farm Reconstitution Regulations................................... 0560-AF36
220 1999-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level for Burley Tobacco............... 0560-AF50
221 Remove Internal Agency Provisions From FSA Farm Credit Program Regulations for 0560-AF53
Liquidation of Loans Secured by Real Estate and Acquisition of Real and Chattel
Property............................................................................
222 Low Documentation Loan............................................................. 0560-AF71
223 Streamlining of the Emergency Farm Loan Program Regulations........................ 0560-AF72
224 Amendments to the Conservation Reserve Program Regulations Regarding Land 0560-AF77
Eligibility.........................................................................
225 2000-Crop Peanuts National Poundage Quota, National Average Loan Rates for Quota 0560-AF83
and Additional Peanuts and Minimum Export-Edible Sales Price for Additional Peanuts.
226 2000-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level for Flue-Cured Tobacco........... 0560-AF84
227 Disaster Set-Aside Program......................................................... 0560-AF91
228 Designation of Non-Auction Tobacco................................................. 0560-AG07
229 Agricultural Disaster and Market Assistance........................................ 0560-AG14
230 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program Regulations for the 2001 and Succeeding 0560-AG20
Crop Years..........................................................................
231 Emergency Conservation Program..................................................... 0560-AG26
232 2001-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level for Flue-Cured Tobacco........... 0560-AG28
233 2001-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level for Burley Tobacco............... 0560-AG29
234 2001-Crop Marketing and Price Support Levels for Five Kinds of Tobacco............. 0560-AG30
235 2001-Crop Peanuts National Poundage Quota, National Average Loan Rates for 2001- 0560-AG31
Crop Quota and Additional Peanuts and Minimum Export Edible Sales Price for
Additional Peanuts..................................................................
236 Livestock Indemnity Program and Livestock Indemnity Program for Contract Growers... 0560-AG33
237 Conservation Reserve Program--Failure To Establish Cover and Good Faith Reliance... 0560-AG37
238 Conservation of Farmable Wetlands.................................................. 0560-AG38
239 Tobacco Loss Assistance Program and Amendments to the Tobacco Marketing Quota 0560-AG40
Regulations.........................................................................
240 Collection of Appraisal Fees for Farm Loan Programs, Insured Loans................. 0560-AG42
241 Elimination of 30-Day Past-Due Period for Farm Loan Program Borrowers.............. 0560-AG50
242 Tobacco Marketing Quotas, Acreage Allotments and Production Adjustment............. 0560-AG51
243 Amendment to the Regulations for Determining Acreage for Skip-Row Cotton........... 0560-AG55
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Farm Service Agency--Completed Actions
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244 Selection and Functions of Farm Service Agency State and County Committees......... 0560-AE33
245 Small Hog Operation Payment Plan................................................... 0560-AF70
246 Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact................................................. 0560-AG25
247 Sugar Payment-In-Kind (PIK) Diversion Program...................................... 0560-AG48
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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248 Animal Welfare: Marine Mammals; Nonconsensus Language and Interactive Programs..... 0579-AB24
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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249 Plant Pest Regulations; Update of Current Provisions (Section 610 Review)........ 0579-AA80
250 Phytosanitary Treatment by Ionizing Energy of Imported Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 0579-AA97
251 Importation of Solid Wood Packing Material......................................... 0579-AA99
252 Blood and Tissue Collection at Livestock Slaughtering Establishments............... 0579-AB13
253 Phytosanitary Certificates for Imported Fruits and Vegetables...................... 0579-AB18
254 Bees, Beekeeping Byproducts, and Beekeeping Equipment (Section 610 Review)....... 0579-AB20
255 Veterinary Diagnostic User Fees--5-Year Plan for Fees (Section 610 Review)....... 0579-AB22
256 Nursery Stock Regulations (Section 610 Review)................................... 0579-AB23
257 Draft Action Plan for the Noxious Weeds Program.................................... 0579-AB30
258 Salmonella Enteritidis Phage-Type 4; Remove Import Restrictions.................... 0579-AB31
259 Standards for Permanent, Privately Owned Horse Quarantine Facilities (Section 610 0579-AB32
Review)...........................................................................
260 Foot-and-Mouth Disease; Payment of Indemnity (Reg Plan Seq No. 3)................ 0579-AB34
261 Chronic Wasting Disease in Elk; Interstate Movement Restrictions and Payment of 0579-AB35
Indemnity (Reg Plan Seq No. 4)....................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Final Rule Stage
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262 Importation of Fuji Apples From the Republic of Korea.............................. 0579-AA93
263 Animal Welfare; Inspection, Licensing, and Procurement of Animals (Section 610 0579-AA94
Review)...........................................................................
264 Importation of Unmanufactured Wood Articles From Mexico............................ 0579-AB02
265 Commercial Transportation of Equines to Slaughter.................................. 0579-AB06
266 Importation of Unshu Oranges....................................................... 0579-AB17
267 Plum Pox Compensation.............................................................. 0579-AB19
268 Animal Welfare; Policy on Environment Enhancement for Nonhuman Primates............ 0579-AB25
269 Importation Prohibitions Because of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy............... 0579-AB26
270 Interstate Movement of Swine Within a Production System............................ 0579-AB28
271 Animals Destroyed Because of Tuberculosis; Payment of Indemnity.................... 0579-AB29
272 Black Stem Rust; Addition of Rust-Resistant Varieties (Section 610 Review)....... 0579-AB33
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273 Importation of Certain Embryos and Animal Semen (Section 610 Review)............. 0579-AA63
274 Establishment of Regions in the European Union for Hog Cholera, Foot-and-Mouth 0579-AB03
Disease, and Swine Vesicular Disease................................................
275 Horse Protection; Horse Industry Organizations..................................... 0579-AB04
276 Aquaculture; Farm-Raised Fin Fish.................................................. 0579-AB09
277 Pseudorabies in Swine; Payment of Indemnity........................................ 0579-AB10
278 Importation of Beef From Brazil.................................................... 0579-AB16
279 Exportation of Livestock (Section 610 Review).................................... 0579-AB21
280 Mexican Hass Avocado Import Program................................................ 0579-AB27
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Completed Actions
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Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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281 Karnal Bunt........................................................................ 0579-AA83
282 Interstate Movement of Sheep and Goats From States That Do Not Quarantine Scrapie- 0579-AA90
Infected and Source Flocks..........................................................
283 Restrictions on the Importation of Ruminants, Meat and Meat Products From 0579-AA98
Ruminants, and Certain Other Ruminant Products......................................
284 Requiring Treatment of Solid Wood Packing Material From China...................... 0579-AB01
285 Noxious Weeds; Weed Categories and Priorities...................................... 0579-AB07
286 Noxious Weeds; Restrictions on Interstate Movement................................. 0579-AB08
287 Citrus Canker; Payments for Commercial Citrus Tree Replacement and Lost Production 0579-AB15
Income..............................................................................
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service--Long-Term Actions
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Number Number
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288 Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program; Administrative Provisions......... 0524-AA09
289 Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program Administrative Provisions... 0524-AA17
290 Community Food Projects Administrative Provisions.................................. 0524-AA19
291 Small Business Innovation Research Program Administrative Provisions............... 0524-AA20
292 Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program Administrative Provisions.... 0524-AA21
293 National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Administrative Provisions.. 0524-AA22
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Rural Housing Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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294 Civil Rights Compliance Requirements--1901-E to 1940-D............................. 0575-AA83
295 Servicing Community Programs Loans and Grants...................................... 0575-AC12
296 Multi-Family Housing............................................................... 0575-AC13
297 Self-Help Technical Assistance Grants.............................................. 0575-AC20
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Rural Housing Service--Final Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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298 Direct Section 502 and 504 Single-Family Housing Program........................... 0575-AB99
299 Guaranteed Single-Family Housing................................................... 0575-AC18
300 Operating Assistance for Migrant Farmworker Projects............................... 0575-AC24
301 Technical Assistance To Encourage the Development of Domestic and Migrant Farm 0575-AC25
Labor Housing.......................................................................
302 7 CFR 3565, Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing, Section 538 Statutory Changes......... 0575-AC26
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Rural Housing Service--Long-Term Actions
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Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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303 Environmental Program.............................................................. 0575-AB98
304 National Flood Insurance Regulations............................................... 0575-AC07
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Rural Housing Service--Completed Actions
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305 Denying Credit to Applicants Delinquent on Any Federal Debt........................ 0575-AA66
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Federal Crop Insurance Corporation--Proposed Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identification
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306 General Administrative Regulations; Subpart D; Application for Crop Insurance...... 0563-AB00
307 General Administrative Regulations; Movement of Business Among Insurance Providers. 0563-AB71
308 General Administrative Regulations; Sanctions...................................... 0563-AB73
309 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Blueberry Crop Insurance Provisions............. 0563-AB76
310 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Nursery Crop Insurance Provisions............... 0563-AB80
311 General Administrative Regulations; Actual Production History...................... 0563-AB83
312 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Basic Provisions and General Administrative 0563-AB85
Regulations, Subpart T, Regulations for Implementation..............................
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Federal Crop Insurance Corporation--Final Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identification
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313 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Small Grains Crop Insurance Provisions and Wheat 0563-AB63
Winter Coverage Endorsement.........................................................
314 General Administrative Regulations; Nonstandard Underwriting Classification System. 0563-AB66
315 General Administrative Regulations; Premium Reductions; Payments of Rebates, 0563-AB70
Dividends, and Patronage Refunds; and Payments to Insured-Owned and Record-
Controlling Entities................................................................
316 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Millet Crop Insurance Provisions................ 0563-AB79
317 Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement; Group Risk Plan of Insurance Regulations; 0563-AB81
Basic Provisions....................................................................
318 General Administrative Regulations; Submission of Policies and Provisions of 0563-AB84
Policies and Rates of Premiums......................................................
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Federal Crop Insurance Corporation--Completed Actions
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Sequence Title Identification
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319 General Administrative Regulations; Subpart S; Regulations for Insurance Coverage 0563-AB07
by Written Agreement................................................................
320 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Coarse Grains Crop Insurance Provisions......... 0563-AB64
321 General Administrative Regulations; Civil Rights Data Collection................... 0563-AB78
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Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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322 Review Inspection Requirements..................................................... 0580-AA58
323 Packer Recordkeeping Requirements.................................................. 0580-AA72
324 Exceptions to Geographic Areas for Official Agencies Under the USGSA............... 0580-AA76
325 Prohibition on Disguising Grain Quality............................................ 0580-AA77
326 Laboratory Accreditation Program................................................... 0580-AA78
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327 Tolerances for Dividers............................................................ 0580-AA57
328 Swine Packer Marketing Contracts................................................... 0580-AA71
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Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration--Long-Term Actions
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329 Poultry Grower Contracts........................................................... 0580-AA51
330 Livestock Purchase or Sale: Prohibit Non-Reporting of Price........................ 0580-AA65
331 How Can USDA Best Facilitate the Marketing of Grains, Oilseeds, Fruits, Vegetables, 0580-AA73
and Nuts in Today's Marketplace.....................................................
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Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration--Completed Actions
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332 Fees for Commodity and Rice Inspection Services.................................... 0580-AA74
333 Fees for Official Inspection and Official Weighing Services........................ 0580-AA75
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Food and Nutrition Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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334 Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): 0584-AB10
Miscellaneous Provisions............................................................
335 Food Stamp Program Matching Programs and Privacy Protections....................... 0584-AB51
336 FSP: Civil Rights Data Collections................................................. 0584-AC75
337 Commodity Supplemental Food Program: Plain Language, Program Accountability, and 0584-AC84
Program Flexibility.................................................................
338 Food Stamp Program: Administrative Cost Reimbursement.............................. 0584-AC86
339 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): 0584-AC90
Revisions in the WIC Food Packages (Reg Plan Seq No. 5)...........................
340 Improving Access to the Food Stamp Program for Persons With Limited English 0584-AD06
Proficiency.........................................................................
341 Food Stamp Program: Vehicle and Maximum Excess Shelter Expense Deduction Provisions 0584-AD13
of Public Law 106-387 (Reg Plan Seq No. 6)........................................
342 Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP): At-Risk Afterschool Suppers............. 0584-AD15
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register
Food and Nutrition Service--Final Rule Stage
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343 WIC: Requirements for and Evaluation of WIC Program Requests for Bids for Infant 0584-AB52
Formula Rebate Contracts............................................................
344 Food Stamp Program: Anticipating Income and Reporting Changes...................... 0584-AB57
345 Child and Adult Care Food Program: Improving Management and Program Integrity (Reg 0584-AC24
Plan Seq No. 7)...................................................................
346 Determining Eligibility for Free and Reduced-Price Meals and Free Milk in Schools: 0584-AC25
Provision 2 and Provision 3.........................................................
347 Food Stamp Program Regulatory Review: FSP Standards for Approval and Operation of 0584-AC37
Food Stamp Electronic Benefit Transfer Systems......................................
348 Food Stamp Program: Work Provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work 0584-AC45
Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and the Food Stamp Provisions of the Balanced
Budget Act of 1997 (Reg Plan Seq No. 8)...........................................
349 WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP): Expansion Funds Allocation Formula.... 0584-AC68
350 Child Nutrition Programs: Reimbursement for Snacks in Afterschool Care Programs.... 0584-AC72
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351 Food Distribution Program: Deletion of Requirement To Evaluate State-Run Commodity 0584-AC79
Distribution and Warehousing Systems Every 3 Years..................................
352 FSP: Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Systems Interoperability and Portability.... 0584-AC91
353 Child and Adult Care Food Program: Implementing Legislative Reforms To Strengthen 0584-AC94
Program Integrity...................................................................
354 Special Nutrition Programs: Disclosure of Children's Eligibility Information Under 0584-AC95
the Child Nutrition Programs........................................................
355 Special Milk Program for Children: Plain Language Revision and Reorganization...... 0584-AC97
356 Food Distribution Programs: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 250, Donation of 0584-AC98
Foods for Use in the United States, Its Territories and Possessions, and Areas Under
Its Jurisdiction....................................................................
357 Food Distribution Programs: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 251, The Emergency 0584-AC99
Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).....................................................
358 Food Distribution Programs: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 252, The National 0584-AD00
Commodity Processing Program (NCP)..................................................
359 Food Distribution Programs: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 253, the Food 0584-AD01
Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).................................
360 Food Distribution Programs: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 254, the Food 0584-AD02
Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) in Oklahoma.....................
361 Implementation of Poultry Substitution Pilot as Permanent and Modification of 0584-AD08
Commodity Recordkeeping Requirements................................................
362 Special Nutrition Programs: Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations; 0584-AD16
Nondiscretionary Technical Amendments...............................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register
Food and Nutrition Service--Long-Term Actions
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363 State Administrative Expense Funds: Plain Language Rewrite......................... 0584-AC96
364 Nutrition Education and Training Program: 7 CFR Part 227, Plain Language Rewrite... 0584-AD03
365 State Agency Liabilities and Federal Sanctions, 7 CFR 276.......................... 0584-AD04
366 Payments of Certain Administrative Costs of State Agencies, 7 CFR 277.............. 0584-AD05
367 School Breakfast Program: Plain Language Revision and Reorganization (7 CFR 220)... 0584-AD10
368 WIC: Plain Language Rewrite of 7 CFR Part 248, Farmers' Market Nutrition Program... 0584-AD11
369 Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation: Resource Limits and Exclusions, 0584-AD12
Extended Certification Periods, and Transitional Benefits...........................
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Food and Nutrition Service--Completed Actions
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370 Disclosure of Free and Reduced-Price Eligibility Information Under the School 0584-AC21
Nutrition, Summer Food Service, and Child and Adult Care Food Programs..............
371 National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs: Identification of Blended 0584-AC92
Beef, Pork, Poultry, or Seafood Products............................................
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Prerule Stage
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372 Poultry Inspection: Revision of Finished Product Standards With Respect to Ingesta 0583-AC77
(Reg Plan Seq No. 9)..............................................................
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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373 Grant and Inauguration of Inspection............................................... 0583-AC07
374 Performance Standards for Bacon (Reg Plan Seq No. 10)............................ 0583-AC49
375 Reform of Regulations on Imported Meat and Poultry Products........................ 0583-AC56
376 Egg and Egg Products Inspection Regulations (Reg Plan Seq No. 11)................ 0583-AC58
377 Labeling--Generic Approval and Regulation Consolidation............................ 0583-AC59
378 Pathogen Reduction; Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Systems; 0583-AC63
Additions to Generic E. Coli Criteria (Reg Plan Seq No. 12).......................
379 Elimination of Requirements for Total Quality Control Systems...................... 0583-AC68
380 Petitions for Rulemaking........................................................... 0583-AC81
381 Classes of Poultry Updating Poultry Class Standards................................ 0583-AC83
382 Elimination of Chilling Time and Temperature Requirements for Ready-To-Cook Poultry 0583-AC87
(Section 610 Review) (Reg Plan Seq No. 13)........................................
383 Emergency Regulations To Prevent Meat Food and Meat Products That May Contain the 0583-AC88
BSE Agent From Entering Commerce (Reg Plan Seq No. 14)............................
384 Increases in Fees for Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection Services--Fiscal 0583-AC89
Year (FY) 2002......................................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register
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385 Beef or Pork With Barbecue Sauce; Revision of Standards............................ 0583-AC09
386 Meat Produced by Advanced Meat/Bone Separation Machinery and Recovery Systems (Reg 0583-AC51
Plan Seq No. 15)..................................................................
387 Incorporation of Food and Color Additives Into 21 CFR.............................. 0583-AC69
388 Performance Standards for On-line Antimicrobial Reprocessing of Pre-Chill Poultry 0583-AC73
Carcasses (Reg Plan Seq No. 16)...................................................
389 Sharing Recall Distribution Lists With State and Other Federal Government Agencies. 0583-AC75
390 Agency Organization................................................................ 0583-AC78
391 Labeling of Natural or Regenerated Collagen Sausage Casings........................ 0583-AC80
392 Food Standards: Requirements for Substantive Standardized Meat and Poultry Products 0583-AC82
Named by Use of an Expressed Nutrient Content Claim and a Standardized Term.........
393 Mandatory Inspection of Ratites and Squabs......................................... 0583-AC84
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register
Food Safety and Inspection Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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394 Transportation, Storage, and Other Handling of Potentially Hazardous Foods......... 0583-AC05
395 Ante-Mortem and Post-Mortem Inspection of Livestock and Poultry.................... 0583-AC43
396 Requirements for Disposition and Disposal of Inspected Raw Meat and Poultry 0583-AC44
Products............................................................................
397 Performance Standards for Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products................... 0583-AC46
398 Reworking of Meat and Poultry Carcasses Accidentally Contaminated During 0583-AC53
Evisceration........................................................................
399 Nutrition Labeling of Ground or Chopped Meat and Poultry Products and Single- 0583-AC60
Ingredient Products.................................................................
400 Food Labeling; Nutrient Content Claims, Definition of the Term Healthy............. 0583-AC65
401 Food Standards; Guiding Principles and Standards Modernization..................... 0583-AC72
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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402 Performance Standard for the Chilling or Other Processing of Livestock Carcasses 0583-AC21
and Ready-To-Cook Poultry...........................................................
403 Other Consumer Protection Activities............................................... 0583-AC64
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404 Terminology........................................................................ 0583-AC79
405 Product Labeling: Defining United States Cattle and United States Fresh Beef 0583-AC85
Products............................................................................
406 Elimination of Requirements for Partial Quality Control Programs; Certification of 0583-AC86
Scales..............................................................................
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Foreign Agricultural Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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407 Program To Provide Technical Assistance To Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports to 0551-AA62
Emerging Markets (Emerging Markets Progam)..........................................
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Foreign Agricultural Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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408 Program To Assist U.S. Producers in Developing Domestic Markets for Value-Added 0551-AA60
Wheat Gluten and Wheat Starch Products..............................................
409 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations for the Foreign Agricultural Service. 0551-AA61
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Foreign Agricultural Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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410 CCC Supplier Credit Guarantee Program.............................................. 0551-AA30
411 Facility Guarantee Program......................................................... 0551-AA35
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Foreign Agricultural Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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412 Export Sales Reporting Requirement................................................. 0551-AA51
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Forest Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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413 Hydropower Applications............................................................ 0596-AA47
414 Small Tracts Act Regulations....................................................... 0596-AA79
415 Species Surplus to Domestic Manufacturing Needs.................................... 0596-AB27
416 Sale and Disposal of National Forest System Timber; Extension of Timber Sale 0596-AB48
Contracts To Permit Urgent Removal of Other Timber..................................
417 Law Enforcement Support Activities................................................. 0596-AB61
418 Noncompetitive Sale of Timber...................................................... 0596-AB70
419 Clarification of Exemptions From Special-Use Authorizations........................ 0596-AB74
420 Sale and Disposal of National Forest System Timber; Timber Export and Substitution 0596-AB75
Restrictions........................................................................
421 Use of Fixed Anchors in Wilderness................................................. 0596-AB80
422 Special Forest Products and Forest Botanical Products.............................. 0596-AB81
423 Determining Fair Market Value for Recreation Residence Use Authorizations.......... 0596-AB83
424 Inventoried Roadless Areas......................................................... 0596-AB85
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425 National Forest System Land and Resource Management Planning....................... 0596-AB86
426 National Environmental Policy Act Documentation for Certain Small Administrative 0596-AB88
Timber Sales on National Forest System Lands and Research Projects (Forest Service
Handbook 1909.15, Chapter 30).......................................................
427 Notice, Comment, and Appeal Procedures for National Forest System Projects and 0596-AB89
Activities..........................................................................
428 Revisions to Road Management Policy (Forest Service Manual Chapter 7710)........... 0596-AB90
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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429 Indian Allotments on National Forest System Lands.................................. 0596-AA52
430 Disposal of National Forest Timber; Cancellation of Timber Sale Contracts.......... 0596-AB21
431 Collection of Reimbursable Costs for Processing Special-Use Applications and 0596-AB36
Administration of Special-Use Authorizations........................................
432 Preference for Visitor Service; Alaska National Forest Conservation System Units... 0596-AB57
433 Categorical Exclusion for Certain Special Uses Permit Actions (FSH 1909.15, Chapter 0596-AB73
30).................................................................................
434 National Forest System Land and Resource Management Planning; Extension of 0596-AB87
Compliance Deadline.................................................................
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Forest Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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435 Appeal of Decisions Relating to Occupancy and Use of National Forest System Lands.. 0596-AB45
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Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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436 General Nonprocurement Regulations................................................. 0503-AA21
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Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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437 Designation of Rural Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities.................. 0503-AA20
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Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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438 Nondiscrimination in USDA-Conducted Programs and Activities........................ 0503-AA15
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Rural Business-Cooperative Service--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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439 Intermediary Relending Program Participation Agreements............................ 0570-AA33
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Rural Business-Cooperative Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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440 Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program--Financing Cooperative Stock......... 0570-AA26
441 Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program............................................ 0570-AA28
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Rural Business-Cooperative Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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442 Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program.................................. 0570-AA19
443 Allocation Formulas................................................................ 0570-AA30
444 Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program--Domestic Lamb Industry Adjustment 0570-AA31
Assistance Program Set-Aside........................................................
445 The Rural Business Enterprise Grants and Television Demonstration Grants........... 0570-AA32
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Rural Business-Cooperative Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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446 Business and Industrial Guaranteed Loan Program--Miscellaneous Changes............. 0570-AA23
447 Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan............................................ 0570-AA24
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Rural Business-Cooperative Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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448 Business and Industry Direct Loan Program.......................................... 0570-AA22
449 Rural and Rural Area Under the Rural Community Advancement Program................. 0570-AA27
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Rural Utilities Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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450 Telecommunications Standards and Specifications for Materials, Equipment, and 0572-AB40
Construction........................................................................
451 Servicing of Water Programs Loans and Grants....................................... 0572-AB59
452 Mergers and Consolidations of Electric Borrowers................................... 0572-AB63
453 Electric Program Standard Contract Forms........................................... 0572-AB67
454 Exemptions of RUS Operational Controls Under Section 306E of the RE Act............ 0572-AB68
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Rural Utilities Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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455 Extensions of Payments of Principal and Interest................................... 0572-AB60
456 Settlement of Debt................................................................. 0572-AB61
457 Demand Side Management and Renewable Energy Systems................................ 0572-AB65
458 Telecommunications Program Specification........................................... 0572-AB69
459 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program.......................... 0572-AB70
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Rural Utilities Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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460 RUS Approval of Additions and Extensions to Electric Plants........................ 0572-AB38
461 The `Buy American' Requirement..................................................... 0572-AB55
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Rural Utilities Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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462 Electric Standards and Specifications for Materials and Construction............... 0572-AA67
463 Telecommunications System Construction Contract and Specifications................. 0572-AB41
464 Post-Loan Policies and Procedures Common to Guaranteed and Insured Loans........... 0572-AB48
465 Water and Waste Disposal Programs Guaranteed Loans................................. 0572-AB57
466 Elimination of Current Ratio Requirements.......................................... 0572-AB58
467 Policy on Audits of RUS Borrowers; Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards 0572-AB62
(GAGAS).............................................................................
468 Pre-Loan Policies and Procedures Common to Insured and Guaranteed 0572-AB64
Telecommunications Loans............................................................
469 Policy on Audits of RUS Borrowers: Management Letter............................... 0572-AB66
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Natural Resources Conservation Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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470 Wetland Categorical Minimal Effects Exemptions..................................... 0578-AA27
471 Emergency Watershed Protection Program............................................. 0578-AA30
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Natural Resources Conservation Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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472 Forestry Incentives Program........................................................ 0578-AA26
473 Conservation of Private Grazing Land............................................... 0578-AA29
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Natural Resources Conservation Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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474 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 Identification
Number Number
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475 Office of Procurement and Property Management (OPPM); Uniform Procedures for the 0599-AA10
Acquisition and Transfer of Excess Federal Property.................................
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Office of Procurement and Property Management--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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476 New Restrictions on Lobbying....................................................... 0599-AA03
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Office of Procurement and Property Management--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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477 Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR); Contractor Employment of Migrant and 0599-AA05
Seasonal Agricultural Workers.......................................................
478 Agriculture Acquisition Regulation: Amendment to Part 442, Contract Administration. 0599-AA08
479 Agriculture Acquisition Regulation; Part 419 Amendment; North American Industrial 0599-AA09
Classification System...............................................................
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Prerule Stage
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________
168. <bullet> COTTON FUTURES ACT: CHANGING THE DESTINATION OF SPOT
MARKETS (CN-01-004)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 156; PL 94-455, 90 Stat. 1841-1846; PL 102-287,
Stat. 1844
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 27
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The U.S. Cotton Futures Act authorizes the Secretary of
Agriculture to determine the five most appropriate spot cotton markets
to designate for settlement of cotton futures contracts. Regional
changes in current commercial sales of cotton makes it necessary to
change the designation of spot market to more accurately reflect the
commercial market prices and qualities of cotton for use in determining
settlement differences for cotton traded on the cotton exchange
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 01/00/02
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: 202 720-2145
Fax: 202 690-1718
Email: norma.mcdill@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________
169. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR DAIRY PLANTS APPROVED FOR USDA
INSPECTION AND GRADING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1621 to 1627
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 58
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule would: (1) Lower the maximum allowable
bacterial estimate for manufacturing-grade producer milk from 1,000,000
per milliliter to 500,000 per milliliter; (2) lower the maximum
allowable somatic cell count from 1,000,000 to 750,000 cells per
milliliter; (3) lower the maximum permitted bacterial estimate in
commingled milk from 3,000,000 per milliliter to 1,000,000 per
milliliter; (4) modify the follow-up procedures when producer herd milk
exceeds the maximum allowable bacterial estimate; (5) delete the
laboratory screening test for somatic cells in producer-held milk
samples (no change for goat milk); and (6) make editorial changes where
necessary.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/13/01 66 FR 42458
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NPRM Comment Period End 10/12/01
Final Action 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Duane R. Spomer, Acting Chief, Grading Branch,
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Rm. 2746-
South, Dairy Programs, P.O. Box 96456, Washington, DC 20090-6456
Phone: 202 720-7473
Fax: 202 720-2643
Email: duane.spomer@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB59
_______________________________________________________________________
170. <bullet> INCREASE IN FEES FOR VOLUNTARY FEDERAL SEED TESTING AND
CERTIFICATION SERVICES AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A FEE FOR PRELIMINARY TEST
REPORTS (LS-01-07)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1622; 7 USC 1624
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 75
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing to increase
the hourly fees charged for voluntary Federal seed testing and
certification services and to establish a fee for preliminary test
reports.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/23/01 66 FR 53550
NPRM Comment Period End 12/24/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Richard C. Payne, Chief, Seed Regulatory and Testing
Branch, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Room
209, Building 306, BARC-East, Beltsville, MD 20705-2325
Phone: 301 504-9430
Email: richard.payne2@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB95
_______________________________________________________________________
171. <bullet> LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING PROGRAM--LAMB AMENDMENT
(LS-01-08)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1621
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 59
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service is amending the Livestock
Reporting Act of 1999 regulations. The amendments would: (1) Amend
regulations requiring lamb packers to report negotiated purchases of
live lamb and sales of carcass lamb; (2) adjust requirements for
reporting of imported and domestic boxed lamb sales; and (3) make
adjustments to input data collection forms. The Act was implemented
April 2, 2001, and requires packers to report purchase and sales
transactions for cattle, swine, sheep, boxed beef, and lamb meat.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
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 Edward Van Dyke, Chief, Livestock and Grain Market
News Branch, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service,
Stop 0252, Room 2619-South, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6231
Fax: 202 690-3732
Email: john.vandyke@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB98
_______________________________________________________________________
172. <bullet> REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CALIFORNIA PRUNE/PLUM (TREE
REMOVAL) DIVERSION PROGRAM, 2001-2002 CROP YEAR (FV-01-81-01 PR)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 612c
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 81
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the California Prune/Plum (Tree Removal) Diversion
Program for the 2001-2002 crop year, producers would voluntarily remove
prune/plum trees to reduce acreage and help the California dried plum
industry address its severe oversupply problems. The goal of the
program is to remove the greatest number of trees with the greatest
production potential prior to the 2002 crop for the least overall cost.
The program is expected to bring supplies closer in line with market
needs and provide some relief to producers faced with low prices,
packer closures, and contract cancellations. Section 32 funds would be
used to cover tree removal costs.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Anne M. Dec, Leader, Rulemaking Team, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, 14th & Independence Avenue
SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9921
Fax: 202 720-8938
Email: anne.dec@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC03
_______________________________________________________________________
173. <bullet> REVISION OF USER FEES FOR 2002 CROP COTTON CLASSIFICATION
SERVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 473a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 28
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 2001.
Abstract: This action would increase the user fees for cotton producers
for the 2002 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton
Statistics and Estimates Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Darryl Earnest, Associate Deputy Administrator,
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Room 2633--
Stop 0224, Washington, DC
Phone: 202 720-2145
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Fax: 202 690-1718
Email: darryl.earnest@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________
174. <bullet> MANGO PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION ORDER (FV-01-
707)
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7411 through 7425
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1206
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would establish a Mango Promotion, Research, and
Information Order. The purpose of the new program would be to increase
consumption of mangos in the United States. The program would be
administered by the National Mango Promotion Board under the
supervision of the Agricultural Marketing Service.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeanette A. Palmer, Marketing Specialist, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Stop 0244, Fruit and
Vegetable Program, Research and Promotion Branch, Room 2535-South,
Washington, DC 20250-0244
Phone: 202 720-9915
Fax: 202 205-2800
Email: jeanette.palmer@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________
175. <bullet> ESTABLISHING A LAMB PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION
ORDER (LS-01-12)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 1 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0581-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________
176. <bullet> ESTABLISHING FEES FOR VOLUNTARY QUALITY SYSTEMS
CERTIFICATION SERVICES (LS-00-13)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed action is necessary to ensure that voluntary
Quality Systems Certification Program (QSCP) services provided by the
Agricultural Marketing Service's Meat Grading and Certification Branch
remain financially self-sufficient and viable. The QSCP is a voluntary,
audit-based program developed at the request of the industry and others
to provide a means of verifying value-adding processes in the
production and processing of agricultural products.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Larry R. Meadows, Chief, Meat Grading and Certification
Branch, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Stop
0248, Rm. 2628-South, Livestock & Seed Program, 14th & Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0248
Phone: 202 720-1113
Fax: 202 690-4119
Email: larry.meadows@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC08
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________
177. VOLUNTARY SHELL EGG REGULATIONS; REPACKAGING OF SHELL EGGS UNDER
USDA'S GRADING PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1621 to 1627
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 56
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Currently about one-third of the Nation's table eggs are
marketed under the voluntary shell egg-grading program. Shell egg
processors that choose to use this service pay a fee to have graders in
their plants monitor processing operations and verify the grade and
size of eggs packaged into packages bearing the USDA grade shield. The
proposal would provide that, in order to be officially identified with
a USDA consumer grade shield, shell eggs must not be more than 15 days
old (or some other period between 15 and 30 days if justified by public
comment) and must not have been previously shipped for retail sale.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/27/99 64 FR 40522
NPRM Comment Period End 09/27/99
Final Action 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: David Bowden, Jr., Chief, Standardization Br., Poultry
Programs, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service,
Room 3944-S, MS 0259, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250-0259
Phone: 202 720-3506
Fax: 202 690-0941
Email: david.bowden@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB56
_______________________________________________________________________
178. TOBACCO FEES AND CHARGES FOR PERMISSIVE INSPECTION: FEE INCREASE
(TB-00-04 FR)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 511 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 29
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (the Department) is
proposing to increase the fees and charges currently in force for
permissive grading of quota and nonquota tobacco to reflect the
increased costs of operating the program. The Tobacco Inspection Act
requires the Secretary to fix and collect fees and charges for the
voluntary inspection and certification of tobacco, and fees must cover,
as nearly as practicable, the Department's costs for performing these
services. The Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing that the base
hourly rate be
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revised to $47.40, the overtime rate shall be revised to $54.22, and
Sunday and holiday rate will be revised to $69.38. These fees would
cover expenses and maintain a reserve that would meet any reasonable
contingency.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/23/01 66 FR 28359
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 06/22/01
Final Action 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John P. Duncan III, Deputy Administrator, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Ag Code 0280, Tobacco
Programs, Room 502 Annex Bldg., P.O. Box 96456, Washington, DC 20090-
6456
Phone: 202 205-0567
Fax: 202 205-0235
Email: john.duncan3@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB86
_______________________________________________________________________
179. TOBACCO FEES AND CHARGES FOR MANDATORY INSPECTION: FEE INCREASE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 511 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 29
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (the Department) is
increasing the fees and charges for mandatory inspection and
certification of producer tobacco sold at designated auction markets.
The current fee of $.0083 per pound has been in effect since 1995. The
new rate will be $.0100 per pound. Due to reduced quotas, the volume of
tobacco delivered for inspection has declined. An increase of $.0017
per pound is necessary to adequately fund the level of service the
industry desires.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/26/00 65 FR 34039
Interim Final Rule Effective 05/30/00
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 06/26/00
Final Action 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John P. Duncan III, Deputy Administrator, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Ag Code 0280, Tobacco
Programs, Room 502 Annex Bldg., P.O. Box 96456, Washington, DC 20090-
6456
Phone: 202 205-0567
Fax: 202 205-0235
Email: john.duncan3@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB87
_______________________________________________________________________
180. HASS AVOCADO PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION ORDER (FV-01-705)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 2 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0581-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________
181. <bullet> INCREASE IN FEES AND CHARGES FOR EGGS, POULTRY, AND
RABBIT (PY-01-005)
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 proposes to increase the
fees and charges for Federal voluntary egg, poultry, and rabbit
grading. These fees and charges are increased to cover the increase in
salaries of Federal employees, salary increases of State employees
cooperatively utilized in administering the program, and other
increased agency costs.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/13/01 66 FR 42456
NPRM Comment Period End 09/12/01
Final Action 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rex A. Barnes, Chief, Grading Branch, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Stop 0258, Poultry
Programs, 14th & Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20090-6456
Phone: 202 720-3271
Fax: 202 690-3165
Email: rex.barnes@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB99
_______________________________________________________________________
182. <bullet> FRESH RUSSET POTATO DIVERSION PROGRAM, 2000 CROP (FV-01-
80-01)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 612c
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing to establish
a Fresh Russet Potato Diversion Program for the 2000 crop. The proposed
program will assist fresh Russet potato growers faced with oversupplies
and low prices by diverting potatoes to charitable institutions, or use
as livestock feed, ethanol production, or to render them nonmarketable
and dispose of in conformance with Federal, State, and local
regulations. AMS expects to publish a final rule in early fall.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/13/01 66 FR 19099
Comment Period Extended 05/16/01 66 FR 27045
Comment Period Extended 06/12/01
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Susan Proden, Branch Chief, Department of Agriculture,
Agricultural Marketing Service, 14th & Independence Avenue SW, P.O. Box
96456, Room 2546-South Building, Washington, DC 20090-6456
Phone: 202 720-4517
Fax: 202 720-2782
Email: susan.proden@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC07
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________
183. NATIONAL LABORATORY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 11/20/92 57 FR 54727
ANPRM Comment Period End 01/19/93
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: James V. Falk
Phone: 202 690-4089
Fax: 202 720-4631
Email: james.falk@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB42
_______________________________________________________________________
184. CHANGES IN FEES FOR FEDERAL GRADING AND CERTIFICATION OF LIVESTOCK
FOR CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE FUTURES DELIVERIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 53
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John E. VanDyke
Phone: 202 720-6231
Fax: 202 690-3732
Email: john.vandyke@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB66
_______________________________________________________________________
185. PROGRAM TO ASSESS ORGANIC CERTIFYING AGENCIES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 37
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/09/99 64 FR 30861
Interim Final Rule Effective 06/10/99
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 08/09/99
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Larry R. Meadows
Phone: 202 720-1113
Fax: 202 690-4119
Email: larry.meadows@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB70
_______________________________________________________________________
186. REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE INSPECTION OF EGGS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 57
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rex A. Barnes
Phone: 202 720-3271
Fax: 202 690-3165
Email: rex.barnes@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB74
_______________________________________________________________________
187. DISCONTINUE THE OFFICIAL GRADING OF IMPORTED BEEF, LAMB, VEAL, AND
CALF CARCASSES UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT OF
1946
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 54
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/01/00 65 FR 4780
NPRM Comment Period End 04/03/00
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Martin E. O'Connor
Phone: 202 720-7046
Fax: 202 690-4119
RIN: 0581-AB90
_______________________________________________________________________
188. REVISION OF REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE INSPECTION AND GRADING
SERVICE OF MANUFACTURED OR PROCESSED DAIRY PRODUCTS (DA-00-08)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 58
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Tracy Schonrock
Phone: 202 720-3171
Fax: 202 720-2643
Email: tracy.schonrock@usda.gov
Duane R. Spomer
Phone: 202 720-7473
Fax: 202 720-2643
Email: duane.spomer@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB93
_______________________________________________________________________
189. <bullet> NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM: ADD STANDARDS FOR MUSHROOM,
APICULTURE, GREENHOUSE AND HYDROPONIC PRODUCTION SYSTEMS AND THE
HANDLING OF HONEY (TM-01-09)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 6501 through 6522
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 205
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: AMS is proposing to revise the regulatory provisions for
labeling agricultural products as organically produced and handled (7
CFR part 205). AMS will propose production standards for mushroom,
apiculture, and greenhouse production systems and handling standards
for apiculture products. The proposed standards will incorporate the
recommendations of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)
finalized at its October 2001 meeting. In June 2001, the NOSB released
and accepted public comment on a draft version of mushroom and
greenhouse standards. Concurrently, the NOSB implemented a task force
to develop production and handling standards for apiculture.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal, State, Local
Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in
EO 13132.
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Agency Contact: Richard H. Mathews, Acting Program Manager, Department
of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Rm. 2510-South, 14th &
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 205-7806
Fax: 202 205-7808
Email: richard.mathews@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB96
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190. <bullet> 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 proposing to revise the regulatory provisions for
labeling of agricultural products as organically produced and handled
(7 CFR part 205). AMS proposes to incorporate the term `aquatic animal'
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 or organically produced
commodities and prevention of contact between organically produced and
prohibited substances.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Richard H. Mathews, Acting Program Manager, Department
of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Rm. 2510-South, 14th &
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 205-7806
Fax: 202 205-7808
Email: richard.mathews@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________
191. <bullet> VOLUNTARY GRADING OF SHELL EGGS; FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
(PY-01-003)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1621 through 1627
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 56
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) reviewed the
regulations in 7 CFR part 56 and identified changes necessary to bring
the regulations up-to-date. AMS is proposing to 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: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rex A. Barnes, Chief, Grading Branch, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Stop 0258, Poultry
Programs, 14th & Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20090-6456
Phone: 202 720-3271
Fax: 202 690-3165
Email: rex.barnes@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________
192. PROCESSED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: QUALIFIED THROUGH VERIFICATION
(QTV)
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 52
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 08/01/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James R. Rodeheaver
Phone: 202 720-4693
Fax: 202 690-1087
Email: james.rodeheaver@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB58
_______________________________________________________________________
193. OLIVE OIL PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION ORDER
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1217
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 09/19/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Margaret B. Irby
Phone: 202 720-9915
Fax: 202 205-2800
Email: margaret.irby@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB62
_______________________________________________________________________
194. HONEY RESEARCH, PROMOTION, AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ORDER
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1240
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/01/01 66 FR 21823
Final Action Effective 05/31/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Kathie Birdsell
Phone: 202 720-4835
Fax: 202 205-2800
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Email: kathie.birdsell@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB84
_______________________________________________________________________
195. VOLUNTARY GRADING OF SHELL EGGS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 56
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 07/27/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Rex A. Barnes
Phone: 202 720-3271
Fax: 202 690-3165
Email: rex.barnes@usda.gov
Martin E. O'Connor
Phone: 202 720-7046
Fax: 202 690-4119
RIN: 0581-AB88
_______________________________________________________________________
196. REVISION OF USER FEES FOR 2001 CROP COTTON CLASSIFICATION SERVICES
TO GROWERS (CN-00-010)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 28
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/23/01 66 FR 20408
Final Action 05/30/01 66 FR 29215
Final Rule Effective 07/01/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Darryl Earnest
Phone: 202 720-2145
Fax: 202 690-1718
Email: darryl.earnest@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________
197. <bullet> LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING: CONFIDENTIALLY GUIDELINE
(LS-01-10)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1621
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing to
modify the reporting guideline used to protect the identity of firms
and preserve the confidentiality of proprietary business information
submitted by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Livestock
Mandatory Reporting (LMR) program. The proposed modification in the
confidentiality guideline would continue to preserve the confidential
nature of reported livestock transactions, while enable AMS to issue
more frequent and comprehensive reports on livestock and meat, and
provide all segments of the livestock and meat industries with a
greater volume of relevant information on which to base market
decisions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice 08/07/01 66 FR 41194
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John Edward Van Dyke, Chief, Livestock and Grain Market
News Branch, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service,
Stop 0252, Room 2619-South, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6231
Fax: 202 690-3732
Email: john.vandyke@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC01
BILLING CODE 3410-02-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
198. REGULATORY STREAMLINING OF THE FARM SERVICE AGENCY'S DIRECT FARM
LOAN PROGRAMS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 7; 7 CFR 18
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Farm Service Agency (FSA) direct farm loan programs are
still using the regulations and handbooks from the former Farmers Home
Administration and still share many of its regulations, forms, and
handbooks with the Rural Housing Service, Rural Utilities Service, and
the Rural Business-Cooperative Services of the Rural Development
Agency. This is very cumbersome and confusing to both Agency employees
and the general public. This action will move all the direct farm loan
program regulations from 7 CFR chapter 18 to 7 CFR chapter 7 and will
allow FSA the opportunity to rewrite and re-engineer its direct farm
loan program regulations. This action also consolidates a number of
actions that were previously included in the regulatory agenda under
separate RINs: 0560-AE04, 0560-AE07, 0560-AE09, 0560-AE11, 0560-AE13,
0560-AE14, 0560-AE15, 0560-AE37, 0560-AE87, 0560-AE88, 0560-AE90, 0560-
AE98, and 0560-AE99.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AF60
_______________________________________________________________________
199. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE U.S. WAREHOUSE ACT OF 2000
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 106-432
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 735 to 742
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, February 7, 2001.
Final, Statutory, May 8, 2001.
Abstract: The U.S. Warehouse Act of 2000 replaced the existing statutes
governing federally licensed warehouses. This action implements that
Act and will re-write all the CFR parts governing warehouses. This will
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make U.S. agriculture more competitive in both domestic and foreign
markets through efficiencies and cost savings provided by today's
computer technology and information management systems.
The Congress originally enacted the USWA in 1916, and amended it in
1919, 1923, and 1931. However, since that time, the authorizing
legislation for this program has seen little change.
The Warehouse Act of 2000 makes this program more relevant to today's
agricultural marketing system. The statute and its regulations
authorize and standardize electronic documents and allow their transfer
from buyer to seller across State and international boundaries. This
new paperless flow of agricultural commodities from farm gate to end-
user will provide significant savings and efficiencies.
The new USWA allows federally licensed warehouse operators to issue
electronic warehouse receipts for any approved agricultural product, an
authority previously granted to cotton, as well as electronically
transmit other business documents, such as grade and weight
certificates, certificates, bills of lading, export evidence
certificates, and business-related documents required by letters of
credit.
The USWA is paid for through user fees. Therefore, implementation of
the USWA is basically budget neutral statute.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/04/01 66 FR 46310
NPRM Comment Period End 10/04/01
Final Rule 02/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG45
_______________________________________________________________________
200. <bullet> INTEREST ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (CONACT)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 762
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act authorizes
the Farm Service Agency to establish and carry out an interest rate
reduction program, which provides an interest subsidy for guaranteed
loans. The existing Interest Assistance Program is cumbersome and
administratively expensive for lenders, causing many of them not to
participate. The lenders that do participate use it extensively for
many of their clients, resulting in an unbalanced and regional use of
the program, and not always for those producers most in need of the
assistance.
Our proposal is to reduce administrative burden for the lender, with
the elimination of the annual needs test, to encourage non-
participating lenders to utilize the program. We also propose to reduce
the number of years that a producer can receive an interest subsidy and
revise the way this is determined. This reduced term will target the
program to addressing short-term cash flow problems, and discourage use
of the program for major expansion, capital improvements or other
longer term purposes.
There will be no change in program funding. However, some allocated
funds will be redirected to reach producers more in need of assistance.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Final Rule 03/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________
201. <bullet> NON-RECOURSE COTTON LOAN AND LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT
PROGRAMS; UPLAND COTTON FIRST HANDLER MARKETING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM; AND
SEED COTTON RECOURSE LOAN PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7231; 7 USC 7234 - 7237
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1427
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Changes are proposed to the regulations that implement the
upland cotton non-recourse loan and loan deficiency payment (LDP)
programs at 7 CFR 1427, subpart A. These changes are being proposed to
improve the accuracy and timeliness of producer transactions and are
not foreseen as changing the number of program applications or the
total value of program outlays. Rather, payment applications and loan
settlements will be simply processed in less time, at less cost to the
Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) and the cotton industry, and with a
greater degree of accuracy. Additional editorial changes to these
regulations are included to improve the precision of the regulations.
It also is proposed that regulations for the Upland Cotton First
Handler Marketing Assistance Program at 7 CFR 1427, subpart B, be
deleted because they no longer apply to the cotton program. When the
cotton marketing loan program was established, the statute limited the
loan repayment rate to no less than 70 percent of the loan level. If
the world price fell below that minimum level, the difference between
the world price and the minimum loan repayment level was to be payable
with first handler marketing certificates provided by regulations at
subpart B. Because there is no longer any statutory minimum to the loan
repayment rate, the regulations at 7 CFR 1427, subpart B are no longer
needed.
Finally, one change is proposed to 7 CFR 1427, subpart D, that adds an
additional eligibility requirement for the seed cotton loan.
Expected Effects.
1.Reduced administrative burden for loan repayments for both FSA and
cotton merchants.
2.Quicker release of loan collateral by CCC to the market.
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3.Reduced CCC outlays for classification information currently
purchased from the Agricultural Marketing Service to represent some
cotton. For the 2000 crop, CCC paid approximately $230,000 for
classification information. There could be a corresponding increase in
outlays for classification information by ginners or warehouses that
consistently have omitted this information from bale lists submitted to
CCC.
4.Purchase of software by about 25 ginners and purchase of hardware and
software by 6 to 8 ginners.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Final Rule 02/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG47
_______________________________________________________________________
202. <bullet> OCEAN FREIGHT CLAIMS ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCESS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1431; 7 U.S.C. 1736o; 15 U.S.C. 714 et seq.;
PL 480
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1405; 7 CFR 1499; 22 CFR 211
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will establish an administrative appeals procedure
that would be used by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) with
respect to ocean transportation cargo loss and damage claims arising
under shipments of agricultural commodities made available by CCC under
various foreign donation programs. Whether or not title to the
commodities has passed from CCC to a cooperating sponsor, which may be
a foreign government, private voluntary organization, or private
entity, CCC either retains the right or may be assigned the right to
initiate, prosecute, and with certain limited exceptions retain the
proceeds of cargo loss and damage claims. This proposed rule sets forth
the administrative appeal system to be used in resolving these claims.
The proposed rule would require that any recipient of CCC-donated
commodities must include in the contract for the ocean transportation
of the commodities a provision that the ocean carrier must agree to
participate in this administrative appeal process.
The current process requires CCC to file suit against ocean carriers in
U.S. District Court to pursue claims that CCC is not able to settle
through negotiations. CCC currently does not have an established
administrative appeal process to handle the internal review of these
cargo claims before the claims are referred to the U.S. Department of
Justice for collection through litigation. The total amount of these
claims is approximately $20 million including $10 million that has been
referred to the Department of Justice. Based upon a review of the
programs under which these claims arise, CCC has determined that an
administrative appeals system is necessary in order to: (1) Provide a
more uniform treatment of these types of claims; (2) handle these types
of claims in a manner that is more consistent with the manner in which
other CCC claims are handled; and (3) ensure compliance with the Debt
Collection Improvement Act of 1996.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Final Rule 02/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________
203. <bullet> RESCHEDULING GUARANTEED LOANS WITH BALLOON PAYMENTS,
CLARIFICATION OF ANNUAL ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS FOR GUARANTEED LENDERS,
AND SUBORDINATION REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 1989
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 762
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will revise FSA regulations to allow the
rescheduling of guaranteed loans with balloon payments if adequate
security is available, eliminate inconsistencies in the CFR regarding
annual analysis requirements for lenders, and clarify subordination
requirements when no additional debt is incurred.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/02
Final Rule 05/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG53
_______________________________________________________________________
204. <bullet> GENERAL REGULATIONS GOVERNING COMMODITY LOANS FOR 1998
AND SUBSEQUENT CROPS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 106-224; PL 106-387
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1421
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is needed for the clarification of the Marketing
Assistance Loan and Loan Deficiency Payment Regulations for the 1998
through 2002 Crops of Wheat, Feed Grain, Rice, Oilseed (Canola, Crambe,
Flaxseed, Mustard Seed, Rape Seed, Safflower, Soybean and Sunflower).
Through this action we propose to reorganize the current regulations
and
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simplify language for better understanding.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/02
Final Rule 03/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG54
_______________________________________________________________________
205. <bullet> PROMPT DISASTER SET-ASIDE CONSIDERATION AND PRIMARY LOAN
SERVICING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 1989
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1951
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency has found that a Disaster Set Aside (DSA) (7 CFR
part 1951, subpart T) is often used to correct defaults when the
account should have been serviced under the delinquent account
restructuring regulations in 7 CFR part 1951, subpart S, commonly
referred to as `Primary Loan Servicing,' (PLS). Current regulations are
not clear on when a DSA is not appropriate versus PLS. When finalized,
the rule approved under this workplan will amend the regulations under
7 CFR part 1951 to require that Primary Loan Servicing be considered
before a loan default is corrected using a DSA.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/02
Final Rule 07/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG56
_______________________________________________________________________
206. <bullet> 2002-CROP PEANUTS NATIONAL POUNDAGE QUOTA FOR QUOTA
PEANUTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1358-1; PL 101-624; PL 103-66; PL 104-127
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 729; 7 CFR 1421; 7 CFR 1446
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, December 15, 2001, Announcement of
Quota.
Abstract: The objective of the peanut quota is to balance supply with
demand at a level that will assure stable supplies for domestic use and
assure producers a stable income. This action is required by statute,
which provides a formula for computing the national quota based on the
Secretary's estimate of the amount of peanuts required for domestic
food and related uses for the 2002 marketing year. The 2002 marketing
year is from August 1, 2002, through July 31, 2003. The Peanut Program,
which includes the poundage quota, price support, and export policies,
will result in gross outlays of $42.6 million that are expected to be
offset by repayments and assessments in FY 2002 and subsequent years
for a net cost of 0.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/02
Final Rule 02/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG57
_______________________________________________________________________
207. <bullet> 2002-CROP MARKETING QUOTAS AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVELS FOR
FIVE KINDS OF TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1312; 7 USC 1445
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, March 1, 2002, Announcement of
marketing quotas.
Abstract: Marketing quotas/acreage allotments and price support are
required by statute for these kinds of tobacco: Fire-cured (type 21),
Fire-cured (types 22-23), Dark Air-cured (types 35-36), Virginia sun-
cured (type 37), and Cigar Filler and Binder (types 42-44 and 53-55).
Quotas and allotments are determined by statutory formula to balance
supply with demand to assure stable supplies for domestic and export
use. Marketing quotas are implemented if approved by producers in
referenda. Producers approved quotas for the 2002 crops of fire-cured
(types 21-23), dark air-cured (types 35-36) and sun-cured (type 37) in
March 2001. Cigar filler and binder (types 42-44 and 53-55) were
approved in March 1999. Price support levels are also set by statutory
formula. The Secretary may reduce the level at the request of producer
associations, and may limit increases to 65 percent of the formula
increase. Gross loan outlays of $1 million are expected in FY 2002, to
be offset by loan redemptions and no-net-cost assessments in FY 2002
and subsequent years, for a net cost of 0.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/02
Final Rule 05/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
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Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
208. PART 1946 MEDIATION; SUBPART A--AGRICULTURAL LOAN MEDIATION PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 7 USC 301; PL 103-354, sec 282; PL 106-
472, sec 306
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1946 subpart A
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 13, 1994.
Abstract: Legislation expanded the State Mediation Programs to include
wetland determinations, conservation compliance, and other issues the
Secretary deems appropriate. This action will establish procedures for
certification and for administering the matching grant program, and set
out the Department's duties to participate in such programs. The USDA
Reorganization Act of 1994 requires mediation to be a part of the
informal hearing process when an officer, employee, or committee of an
agency makes an adverse decision. The legislation also requires
certification of a State's Mediation Program in order to participate in
mediation pursuant to a State's Certified Mediation Program and to
enable a State to receive a Federal matching grant(s) to be used for
the operation and administration of the program. The Agriculture
Improvement Act of 1992 increased the percentage of grants to 70
percent from 50 percent of the cost of a State's program, limited to
$500,000, whichever is the lesser. The Reorganization Act of 1994
extended the mediation program authority through fiscal year 2000. The
Grain Standards and Warehouse Improvement Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-472)
re-authorizes the mediation program by extending it until 2005,
clarifies that funds appropriated by Congress to the mediation program
be used for farm credit cases, including USDA direct and guaranteed
loans and loans from commercial entities, and stresses that mediation
services can facilitate counseling services to prepare farmers prior to
mediation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/09/99 64 FR 61034
NPRM Comment Period End 01/10/00
Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: This entry was reported as RIN 0575-AB91 prior
to the reorganization of USDA.
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AE26
_______________________________________________________________________
209. DAIRY RECOURSE LOAN PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7252
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1430
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 142 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform
Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7252) requires USDA, through the CCC, to offer
recourse loans for dairy products beginning on January 1, 2000. The
objective of the program is to assist processors in managing their
inventories of eligible dairy products and thereby increase price
stability for the dairy industry. The current regulations were
promulgated as final without public review or comment, as mandated, as
part of the implementation of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and
Reform Act of 1996. A notice of proposed rulemaking sought public
review and comment on the terms and conditions of the dairy recourse
loan program as currently provided in the regulations. Industry
representatives have questioned the advisability of several provisions
in the current regulation. No cost is expected.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/22/99 64 FR 39442
NPRM Comment Period End 09/07/99
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________
210. LAMB MEAT ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 612c
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 784
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This program will provide monetary assistance to eligible
sheep and lamb producers who have recently experienced record low
prices and poor market conditions due the recent surge of low-priced,
imported lamb meat. Lamb meat is being imported into the United States
in such increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of threat of
serious injury to the domestic lamb meat industry. During the first
year of the program, benefits will be provided to eligible sheep and
lamb producers throughout the United States based on the number of rams
purchased, the number of sheep enrolled in the National Sheep
Improvement Program, and the cost of
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lambing facility improvements during the period August 1, 1999, through
July 31, 2000. During the second and third year, benefits will be
provided to eligible sheep and lamb producers throughout the United
States based on the number of slaughter lamb and feeder lamb marketed,
grade, weight, and muscling during the period August 1, 2000, through
July 31, 2002. The expected cost is $30 million.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule Effective 06/19/00
Interim Final Rule 06/21/00 65 FR 38412
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/21/00
Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG17
_______________________________________________________________________
211. REDUCTION OF AMORTIZED SHARED APPRECIATION RECAPTURE INTEREST RATE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 87-128; PL 106-387
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 761; 7 CFR 1910; 7 CFR 1927; 7 CFR 1941; 7 CFR
1943; 7 CFR 1945
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Farm Service Agency is amending the regulations regarding
Shared Appreciation Agreement recapture amortization and
reamortization. This modification is necessary because the Agriculture,
Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act amended the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development
Act to reduce the rate applicable to amortizations from the current
Homestead Protection Program Rate (currently 6.5%) to 1% less than that
rate. No change in outlays is expected.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Tribal
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG43
_______________________________________________________________________
212. COLLECTING GUARANTEED LOSS PAYMENTS FROM FSA FARM LOAN PROGRAM
BORROWERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 31 USC 3716
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 762
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will revise FSA regulations to provide that any
amounts paid by FSA on account of a guaranteed loan borrower will
constitute a Federal debt owed to FSA by the guaranteed loan borrower.
The rule will not affect any guaranteed borrowers who have had loss
claims paid on their guaranteed loans at the present time. Under the
new rule, when farmers apply for a guaranteed loan, they will sign a
loan application, which includes a section entitled `Federal Debt,' in
which they agree that any amounts paid by FSA on account of the
liabilities of the guaranteed loan borrower will constitute a Federal
debt owed to FSA by the guaranteed loan borrower. In such cases, FSA
may use all remedies available to it, including offset under the Debt
Collection Improvement Act, to collect the debt from the borrower. It
will affect only those guaranteed borrowers who have a loss claim paid
by FSA to the lender from whom they received a guaranteed loan.
Currently, there are approximately 40,000 guaranteed farm loan
borrowers with 67,000 loans. Approximately 1,200 loss claims are paid
on guaranteed loans per year, and approximately 100 of those loans are
discharged in bankruptcy, leaving approximately 1,100 loans that could
be considered for offset.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG44
_______________________________________________________________________
213. <bullet> TOBACCO MARKETING QUOTAS, CARDS, PENALTY PROVISIONS,
RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1311 et seq.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend several sections of the tobacco
marketing quota regulations to accommodate the implementation of an
improved tobacco market reporting system, consisting mainly of non-
auction receiving stations, which are common delivery points for non-
auction purchases of flu-cured and burley tobacco. The new reporting
system is necessary because an extremely large percentage of the 2001
flue-cured and burley crops is expected to be sold non-auction through
private contact arrangements. The new system will allow for electronic
reporting and paperwork reduction and will facilitate the tracking and
monitoring of producer marketings, which will aid in assuring the
integrity of the marketing quota system. Receiving stations are
technically dealers, but a system similar to the warehouse system is
needed due to the large volume of transactions. Warehouse operators and
receiving stations will be given advance information through the flue-
cured and burley tobacco designation programs as to the amount of
tobacco that will be
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marketed and the farms from which the tobacco will be delivered. Some
cost-savings will accrue to producers, warehouses and receiving
stations, and USDA due to more efficient collection of marketing
information.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG52
_______________________________________________________________________
214. <bullet> 2002-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR
BURLEY TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1314; 7 USC 1445
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, February 1, 2002, Announcement of
marketing quotas.
Abstract: The burley tobacco marketing quota and price support are
required by statute. The purpose of the quota and price support is to
balance supply with demand at levels assuring stable supplies for
domestic and export use at prices that are considered sufficient for
producers. The national quota is based on cigarette manufacturers'
intentions, 3-year average exports, a loan stocks adjustment, and a
discretionary adjustment of plus or minus 3 percent. The price support
level is based on a formula that averages market prices (2/3 weight)
and a cost index (1/3 weight), plus discretion to limit any increase to
65 percent of the formula increase. Producers approved the program in a
referendum for this kind of tobacco held in February 2001. Net receipts
of $10 million in FY 2003 are expected to be offset by loan repayments
and no-net-cost assessments in FY 2003 and subsequent years, for a net
cost of 0.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 04/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG59
_______________________________________________________________________
215. <bullet> 2002-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR
FLUE-CURED TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1314; 7 USC 1445
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, December 15, 2001, Announcement of
marketing quotas.
Abstract: The flue-cured tobacco marketing quota and price support are
required by statute. The purpose of the quota and price support is to
balance supply with demand at levels assuring stable supplies for
domestic and export use at prices that are considered sufficient for
producers. The national quota is based on cigarette manufacturers'
intentions, 3-year average exports, a loan stocks adjustment, and a
discretionary adjustment of plus or minus 3 percent. The price support
level is based on a formula that averages market prices (2/3 weight)
and a cost index (1/3 weight), plus discretion to limit any increase to
65 percent of the formula increase. Growers approved the program in a
referendum in January 2001. Net receipts of $10 million in FY 2002 and
2003 are expected to be offset by loan repayments and no-net-cost
assessments in FY 2003 and subsequent years, for a net cost of 0.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 03/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
216. AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL OF WAREHOUSE FOR COMMODITY
CREDIT CORPORATION STORAGE CONTRACTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1421; 7 CFR 1423; 7 CFR 1427
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM-Part 1421 To Be Determined
NPRM-Part 1423 To Be Determined
NPRM-Part 1427 To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AE50
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_______________________________________________________________________
217. DELETION OF FSA REGULATIONS REGARDING COLORADO RIVER BASIN SALINITY
CONTROL PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 702; 7 CFR 703; 7 CFR 752
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AE54
_______________________________________________________________________
218. AMENDMENTS TO THE DEBT SETTLEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO
CONFORM TO THE DEBT COLLECTION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1996
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 792; 7 CFR 1403; 7 CFR 1404
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________
219. AMENDMENT TO THE FARM RECONSTITUTION REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 718
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/04/00 65 FR 5444
NPRM Comment Period End 03/06/00
Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AF36
_______________________________________________________________________
220. 1999-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR BURLEY
TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AF50
_______________________________________________________________________
221. REMOVE INTERNAL AGENCY PROVISIONS FROM FSA FARM CREDIT PROGRAM
REGULATIONS FOR LIQUIDATION OF LOANS SECURED BY REAL ESTATE AND
ACQUISITION OF REAL AND CHATTEL PROPERTY
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1955
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AF53
_______________________________________________________________________
222. LOW DOCUMENTATION LOAN
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1910; 7 CFR 1941
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/09/01 66 FR 1570
Interim Final Rule Effective 01/09/01
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 03/12/01
Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AF71
_______________________________________________________________________
223. STREAMLINING OF THE EMERGENCY FARM LOAN PROGRAM REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1945
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/12/00 65 FR 54973
NPRM Comment Period End 11/13/00
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AF72
_______________________________________________________________________
224. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM REGULATIONS
REGARDING LAND ELIGIBILITY
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1410
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: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AF77
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225. 2000-CROP PEANUTS NATIONAL POUNDAGE QUOTA, NATIONAL AVERAGE LOAN
RATES FOR QUOTA AND ADDITIONAL PEANUTS AND MINIMUM EXPORT-EDIBLE SALES
PRICE FOR ADDITIONAL PEANUTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 729; 7 CFR 1446
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/30/99 64 FR 66790
NPRM Comment Period End 12/10/99
Quota Announcement 12/13/99
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AF83
_______________________________________________________________________
226. 2000-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR FLUE-CURED
TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Quota Announcement 12/15/99
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AF84
_______________________________________________________________________
227. DISASTER SET-ASIDE PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1951
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/17/00 65 FR 31248
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/17/00
Final Rule 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: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AF91
_______________________________________________________________________
228. DESIGNATION OF NON-AUCTION TOBACCO
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1464
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: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG07
_______________________________________________________________________
229. AGRICULTURAL DISASTER AND MARKET ASSISTANCE
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1411; 7 CFR 1427; 7 CFR 1439; 7 CFR 1464; 7 CFR
1478
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/08/00 65 FR 36550
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/10/00
Correction 08/01/00 65 FR 47840
Final Rule 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: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG14
_______________________________________________________________________
230. NONINSURED CROP DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM REGULATIONS FOR THE
2001 AND SUCCEEDING CROP YEARS
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1437
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________
231. EMERGENCY CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 701
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG26
_______________________________________________________________________
232. 2001-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR FLUE-CURED
TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG28
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233. 2001-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR BURLEY
TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 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: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG29
_______________________________________________________________________
234. 2001-CROP MARKETING AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVELS FOR FIVE KINDS OF
TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG30
_______________________________________________________________________
235. 2001-CROP PEANUTS NATIONAL POUNDAGE QUOTA, NATIONAL AVERAGE LOAN
RATES FOR 2001-CROP QUOTA AND ADDITIONAL PEANUTS AND MINIMUM EXPORT
EDIBLE SALES PRICE FOR ADDITIONAL PEANUTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 729; 7 CFR 1421; 7 CFR 1446
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Announcement 12/15/00
Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________
236. LIVESTOCK INDEMNITY PROGRAM AND LIVESTOCK INDEMNITY PROGRAM FOR
CONTRACT GROWERS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1439
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule: LIP-CG 12/29/00 65 FR 82892
NPRM: LIP 2000 03/07/01 66 FR 13679
NPRM Comment Period End: LIP
2000 04/06/01
Final Rule: LIP 2000 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: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG33
_______________________________________________________________________
237. CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM--FAILURE TO ESTABLISH COVER AND GOOD
FAITH RELIANCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1410
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/15/01 66 FR 15048
NPRM Comment Period End 05/14/01
Final Rule 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: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG37
_______________________________________________________________________
238. CONSERVATION OF FARMABLE WETLANDS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1410
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 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: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG38
_______________________________________________________________________
239. TOBACCO LOSS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND AMENDMENTS TO THE TOBACCO
MARKETING QUOTA REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1464
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 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: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG40
_______________________________________________________________________
240. COLLECTION OF APPRAISAL FEES FOR FARM LOAN PROGRAMS, INSURED LOANS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 761; 7 CFR 1910; 7 CFR 1927; 7 CFR 1941; 7 CFR
1945; ...
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: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG42
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241. <bullet> ELIMINATION OF 30-DAY PAST-DUE PERIOD FOR FARM LOAN
PROGRAM BORROWERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 1989; 31 USC 3716; 42 USC 1480
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1951
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Currently, borrowers are considered `past due' for the first
30 days after a missed Farm Loan Program (FLP) payment and are then
`delinquent.' This is not consistent with the terminology used by Farm
Programs (FP), which considers borrowers `delinquent' immediately after
a missed payment. This action will eliminate the 30-day past due period
prior to delinquency. In addition to clarification and consistency,
this change would allow FLP borrowers to receive debt write-down on the
day after a missed payment, assuming all other primary loan servicing
criteria are met, instead of waiting 31 days. This change will also
clarify the use of the word delinquent with regard to all servicing and
offsets. The rule will not affect the statutorily required `90 days
past due' criteria that is currently used to determine the onset of
primary loan servicing. This rule will not significantly affect costs
for either the government or borrowers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG50
_______________________________________________________________________
242. <bullet> TOBACCO MARKETING QUOTAS, ACREAGE ALLOTMENTS AND
PRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1311 et seq; 7 USC 1445
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1464
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will require that burley tobacco producers
designate their quota tobacco to a specific auction warehouse, buying
company, or dealer as a condition for receiving price support. This
action is a recommendation of the Burley Tobacco Advisory Committee and
will establish a Grower Designation Program for burley tobacco similar
to a program for flue-cured tobacco that has been in operation since
1974. The purpose of the program will to be to improve the marketing of
burley tobacco by enabling more efficient staffing of warehouses with
warehouse employees and government inspectors. Designation of burley
tobacco is expected to take place June 1, 2001, through August 1, 2001.
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, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG51
_______________________________________________________________________
243. <bullet> AMENDMENT TO THE REGULATIONS FOR DETERMINING ACREAGE FOR
SKIP-ROW COTTON
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1373; 7 USC 1374; 7 USC 7201; 15 USC 714(b) and
(c); 21 USC 889
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 718.107
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the regulations for determining
acreage for acreage-based program payments such as crop insurance and
disaster payments. Program regulations provide that cotton acreage
planted in a `skip-row' pattern should be factored when determining
program payments. The current regulations defining skip rows allows
some producers to take advantage of the provisions and devise cotton
planting patterns that are considered solidly planted, and thus inflate
their program payment acreage. This rule will close that loophole.
Program payments using acreage determinations based on skip-row
planting patterns will be more equitably distributed and crop insurance
payments will be more accurate.
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, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG55
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
244. SELECTION AND FUNCTIONS OF FARM SERVICE AGENCY STATE AND COUNTY
COMMITTEES
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 7
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 10/05/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AE33
_______________________________________________________________________
245. SMALL HOG OPERATION PAYMENT PLAN
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 761
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
No Further Action To Be Taken 10/05/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AF70
_______________________________________________________________________
246. NORTHEAST INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1430
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 10/09/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG25
_______________________________________________________________________
247. <bullet> SUGAR PAYMENT-IN-KIND (PIK) DIVERSION PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1308a
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Sugar Program costs may increase because the FY 2001
Appropriations Act requires that CCC offer nonrecourse loans, which
provide processors with the option of forfeiting sugar pledged as
collateral. Processors may continue to exercise this option given the
outlook for continued excess supply of sugar in domestic markets, a
793,000-ton, raw value, CCC sugar inventory, and the absence of a CCC
inventory disposal plan. The risk, magnitude, and cost of potential
forfeitures would be reduced if the Secretary has the ability, by means
of a Sugar PIK Diversion Program, to replace sugar on the domestic
market made from harvested sugar beets with sugar from CCC's inventory.
A Sugar PIK Diversion Program would help restore balance to the sugar
market and reduce CCC's sugar acquisition and storage costs. Without
implementation of this Program, domestic sugar supplies are expected to
exceed domestic demand requirements, leaving prices at low levels and
increasing the likelihood of a second consecutive year of forfeitures
in FY 2001. These forfeitures of sugar would increase CCC's current
monthly storage costs of almost $1.4 million.
This option would enable the Secretary to achieve savings of $6.66
million annually based on the results of the FY 2000 PIK Diversion
Program. The FY 2000 PIK Program produced a $555,000 reduction in
monthly CCC storage costs and diverted about 7 percent of sugarbeet
acreage from production. Reintroduction of the PIK Program in FY 2001
has received encouragement from growers and processors, who strongly
supported the FY 2000 PIK Diversion Program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice 09/12/01 66 FR 47447
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign
Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Room 6734-S, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: tom_witzig@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AG48
BILLING CODE 3410-05-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Prerule Stage
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
248. 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-dolphins programs. These actions appear necessary to ensure
that the minimum standards for the humane handling, care, treatment,
and transportation of marine mammals in captivity are based on current
general, industry, and scientific knowledge and experience.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 05/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
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
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
249. PLANT PEST REGULATIONS; UPDATE OF CURRENT PROVISIONS (SECTION 610
REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 2260; 7 USC 7711 to 7712; 7 USC 7714;
7 USC 7718; 7 USC 7731; 7 USC 7734; 7 USC 7751; 7 USC 7754; 19 USC
1306; 21 USC 111; 21 USC 114a; 21 USC 136 to 136a; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC
4331 to 4332
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 330
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: APHIS is undertaking rulemaking to amend its plant pest
regulations by: (1) Setting out the criteria that will be used by APHIS
when considering whether an organism is a plant pest; (2) adding a
permit category for organisms that would be released into the
environment for purposes such as the biological control of weeds; (3)
establishing a notification system that could be used in place of
permits for the importation and interstate movement of regulated
organisms; and (4) revising or amending existing portions of the
regulations to clarify or update requirements, eliminate redundancy,
and make the regulations easier for the public to use. This action will
serve as a follow-up to the advance notice of proposed rulemaking that
APHIS published in the Federal Register on September 27, 1996, to
solicit input on the need for regulatory changes and alternative
methods of addressing plant pest risk.
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 12/10/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dr. Robert Flanders, Permits and Risk Assessment, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Unit 141, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1228
Phone: 301 734-5930
RIN: 0579-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________
250. PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENT BY IONIZING ENERGY OF IMPORTED FRESH FRUITS
AND VEGETABLES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7701 to 7772
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 305; 7 CFR 319.56
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish ionizing energy (irradiation)
as a new treatment alternative for the importation of certain fresh
fruits and vegetables. Ionizing energy would be allowed as an
alternative to mitigation measures that are required to control certain
species of fruit flies in a variety of imported fruits and vegetables.
If this proposal is adopted, importers of certain fruits and vegetables
will have an additional alternative to the currently approved
treatments, such as fumigation and cold treatment, for treating their
articles. No net societal gains and losses other than small price-
related changes are expected from this rulemaking.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Policy Statement for Irradiation
Treatment of Fresh Fruits and
Vegetables 05/15/98 63 FR 24433
Proposed Rule 05/26/00 65 FR 34113
Comment Period End 07/25/00
Proposed Rule (Supplemental
Monitoring) 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Donna L. West, Import Specialist, Phytosanitary Issues
Management Team, PPQ, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-6799
RIN: 0579-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________
251. IMPORTATION OF SOLID WOOD PACKING MATERIAL
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 166; 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7701 to 7772
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: APHIS is undertaking rulemaking to strengthen restrictions on
the importation of solid wood packing material (e.g., crates, dunnage,
wooden spools, pallets, packing blocks) into the United States.
Imported solid wood packing material (SWPM) has been linked to
introductions of exotic plant pests, such as the pine shoot beetle and
the Asian longhorned beetle. These and other plant pests that could be
carried by imported SWPM pose a serious threat to U.S. agriculture and
to natural, cultivated, and urban forests. SWPM accompanies nearly all
types of imported commodities, from fruits and vegetables to machinery
and electrical equipment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 01/20/99 64 FR 3049
ANPRM Comment Period End 03/22/99
Notice 07/07/99 64 FR 36608
Comment Period End 09/07/99
Notice 10/17/00 65 FR 61301
Proposed Rule 09/00/02
Comment Period End 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
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Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register, and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at http://www.aphis. usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Agency Contact: Dr. Robert Flanders, Permits and Risk Assessment, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Unit 141, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1228
Phone: 301 734-5930
RIN: 0579-AA99
_______________________________________________________________________
252. BLOOD AND TISSUE COLLECTION AT LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTERING
ESTABLISHMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 111 to 113; 21 USC 114a to 114a-1; 21 USC 115
to 117; 21 USC 120 to 126; 21 USC 134b; 21 USC 134f
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 71
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are considering establishing requirements for the
collection of blood and tissue samples from livestock (horses, cattle,
bison, sheep, and swine) and poultry at slaughter establishments when
it is necessary for disease surveillance. Under this proposal, any
person who moves an animal interstate for slaughter could only move the
animal to a slaughter establishment that has been approved by the
Administrator. The Administrator would approve a slaughter
establishment after determining that it is not necessary to conduct
testing at the establishment or determining that it is necessary to
conduct testing at the establishment and the establishment provides
space and facilities to collect blood and tissue samples for disease
testing. This collection of blood and tissue samples would enable us to
identify animals at slaughter that are affected by various communicable
diseases. This change would affect persons moving animals interstate
for slaughter, slaughter plants that receive animals in interstate
commerce, and in cases where an animal that tests positive can be
successfully traced back to its herd or flock of origin, the owners of
such herds or flocks. The long-term effects of this change would be to
improve surveillance programs for animal diseases and to contribute to
the eventual control or eradication of such diseases.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Dr. Diane Sutton, Senior Staff Veterinarian, VS,
National Animal Health Programs, Department of Agriculture, Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service, Unit 43, 4700 River Road, Riverdale,
MD 20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-4363
RIN: 0579-AB13
_______________________________________________________________________
253. PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES FOR IMPORTED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 166; 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 21 USC 136
to 136a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319.56 to 319.56-8
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Currently APHIS does not require a phytosanitary certificate
to accompany fruits and vegetables imported into the United States
except for certain fruits and vegetables grown in designated foreign
regions. This proposed rule would amend our regulations to require that
a phytosanitary certificate accompany all fruits and vegetables
imported into the United States, with certain exceptions. This proposal
would include commercial produce imported into the United States, as
well as fruits and vegetables brought in by travelers. We would exempt
from this requirement fruits and vegetables that are dried, cured,
frozen, or processed, as well as fruits and vegetables that travelers
and shoppers bring into the United States for personal use through land
ports-of-entry located along the Canadian and Mexican borders. If
implemented, this proposal would require changes in the practices of
importers and travelers who bring produce into the United States from
other countries.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Rule 08/29/01 66 FR 45637
Comment Period End 10/29/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Wayne D. Burnett, Senior Import Specialist, PIM, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Unit 140, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-6799
RIN: 0579-AB18
_______________________________________________________________________
254. BEES, BEEKEEPING BYPRODUCTS, AND BEEKEEPING EQUIPMENT (SECTION 610
REVIEW)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 281; 7 USC 7701 to 7772
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319; 7 CFR 322
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to revise the regulations for the importation of
honeybees and honeybee semen. Among other things, we propose to allow,
under certain conditions, the importation into the United States of
honeybees from Australia and honeybees and honeybee germ plasm from New
Zealand. We also propose changes to make these regulations more
consistent with standards established by the Office International des
Epizooties, to update them to reflect current research and terminology,
and to simplify them and make them more useful.
In addition, we propose to 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.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Rule 01/00/02
Comment Period End 03/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Dr. Wayne Wheling, 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
_______________________________________________________________________
255. VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC USER FEES--5-YEAR PLAN FOR FEES (SECTION 610
REVIEW)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 5542; 7 USC 1622; 19 USC 1306; 21 USC 102 to
105; 21 USC 111; 21 USC 114 to 114a; 21 USC 134a; 21 USC 134c to 134d;
21 USC 134f; 21 USC 136 to 136a; 31 USC 3701; 31 USC 3716; 31 USC 3717;
31 USC 3719; 31 USC 3720A; 7 CFR 2.22; 7 CFR 2.80; 7 CFR 371.4
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 130
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are proposing user fees for multiple fiscal years for
APHIS' Veterinary Services' veterinary diagnostic user fee goods and
services. We are proposing this action in order to ensure that we
recover the full costs of providing these goods and services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Rule 06/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
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
_______________________________________________________________________
256. NURSERY STOCK REGULATIONS (SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 166; 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7711 to 7714; 7 USC 7718;
7 USC 7731 to 7732; 7 USC 7751 to 7754; 21 USC 136 to 136a; 7 CFR 2.22;
7 CFR 2.80; 7 CFR 371.3
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 300; 7 CFR 319
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are proposing to amend the regulations for importing
nursery stock to provide additional treatment certifications for the
importation of niger seed and lilac, to reflect recent changes in plant
taxonomy and pest distributions, and to make various changes to the
requirements for postentry quarantine of imported plants. We are also
proposing several other amendments to update and clarify the
regulations and improve their effectiveness.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Wayne D. Burnett, Senior Import Specialist, PIM, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Unit 140, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-6799
RIN: 0579-AB23
_______________________________________________________________________
257. <bullet> DRAFT ACTION PLAN FOR THE NOXIOUS WEEDS PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7701 to 7772
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 360
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are requesting comments on a draft document titled `Draft
Action Plan for the Noxious Weeds Program' that we have developed. The
draft document recommends specific changes to the noxious weeds
regulatory program, including changes to the noxious weeds regulations.
Because these recommendations may form the basis for future rulemaking,
we are requesting public comments on the draft document so that we may
consider any relevant public input before taking further action.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice 02/00/02
Comment Period End 04/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dr. Alan V. Tasker, National Weed Program Coordinator,
Invasive Species and Pest Management, PPQ, Department of Agriculture,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Unit 134, 4700 River Road,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-5225
RIN: 0579-AB30
_______________________________________________________________________
258. <bullet> SALMONELLA ENTERITIDIS PHAGE-TYPE 4; REMOVE IMPORT
RESTRICTIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7711 to 7714; 7 USC 7751; 7 USC 7754;
19 USC 1306; 21 USC 111; 21 USC 114a; 21 USC 134a to 134c; 21 USC 134f;
21 USC 136 to 136a; 31 USC 9701; 42 USC 4331 to 4332; 7 CFR 2.22; 7 CFR
2.80; 7 CFR 371.4
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 94
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are proposing to amend the regulations to remove import
restrictions on eggs (other than hatching eggs) of poultry, game birds,
and other birds from regions where Salmonella enteritidis phage-type 4
exists. Previously, Salmonella enteritidis phage-type 4 had not been
isolated in the United States; therefore, those import restrictions
were necessary to help prevent Salmonella enteritidis phage-type 4 from
being introduced into this country. However, Salmonella enteritidis
phage-type 4 is now known to be present in the United States. This
proposed rule would eliminate unnecessary trade restrictions on other
regions where Salmonella enteritidis phage-type 4 exists.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Rule 03/00/02
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dr. Michael David, Asst. Director, Sanitary
International Standards Team, NCIE, VS, Department of Agriculture,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Unit 33, 4700 River Road,
Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: 301 734-8093
RIN: 0579-AB31
_______________________________________________________________________
259. <bullet> STANDARDS FOR PERMANENT, PRIVATELY OWNED HORSE QUARANTINE
FACILITIES (SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1622; 19 USC 1306; 21 USC 102 to 105; 21 USC
111; 21 USC 114a; 21 USC 134a to 134d; 21 USC 134f; 21 USC 136 to 136a;
31 USC 9701; 7 CFR 2.22; 7 CFR 2.80; 7 CFR 371.4
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 93
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are proposing to place in the regulations standards for
permanent privately-owned quarantine facilities for horses.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dr. James P. Davis, Senior Staff Veterinarian, VS,
National Center for Import/Export, Department of Agriculture, Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service, Unit 39, 4700 River Road,
Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: 301 734-8364
RIN: 0579-AB32
_______________________________________________________________________
260. <bullet> FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE; PAYMENT OF INDEMNITY
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 3 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0579-AB34
_______________________________________________________________________
261. <bullet> CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE IN ELK; INTERSTATE MOVEMENT
RESTRICTIONS AND PAYMENT OF INDEMNITY
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 4 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0579-AB35
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
262. IMPORTATION OF FUJI APPLES FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 166; 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 21 USC 136
to 136a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319.56-2cc
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would amend the regulations that allow Fuji
variety apples to be imported into the United States. It would allow
Fuji variety apples to be imported from the Republic of Korea under a
systems approach, including strict cultural control conditions, from
certified orchards. This action is in response to a request from the
Republic of Korea. We reviewed scientific studies and data on the
Republic of Korea's pest management practices in export orchards and
believe that the conditions to which the importation of Fuji variety
apples from certified orchards in the Republic of Korea would be
subject would reduce the risk of pest introduction to a negligible
level.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Rule 04/26/00 65 FR 24423
Comment Period End 06/26/00
Comment Period Extended 08/22/00 65 FR 50937
Comment Period End 10/23/00
Final Rule 03/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Wayne D. Burnett, Senior Import Specialist, PIM, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Unit 140, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-6799
RIN: 0579-AA93
_______________________________________________________________________
263. ANIMAL WELFARE; INSPECTION, LICENSING, AND PROCUREMENT OF ANIMALS
(SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2131 to 2159
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 1 to 2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would make several amendments to the Animal
Welfare Act regulations to clarify them and improve their
enforceability. In addition, it would amend a number of administrative
procedures to make them more efficient. We believe these actions are
necessary to help ensure compliance with the regulations and the Animal
Welfare Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Rule 08/04/00 65 FR 47908
Comment Period End 10/03/00
Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
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
_______________________________________________________________________
264. 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
[[Page 61363]]
7754; 21 USC 136 to 136a; 7 CFR 2.22; 7 CFR 2.80; 7 CFR 371.3
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319.40
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
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Rule 06/11/99 64 FR 31512
Comment Period End 08/10/99
Final Rule 03/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Wayne D. Burnett, Senior Import Specialist, PIM, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Unit 140, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-6799
RIN: 0579-AB02
_______________________________________________________________________
265. COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION OF EQUINES TO SLAUGHTER
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1901
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 70; 9 CFR 88 (New)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would establish regulations pertaining to the
commercial transportation of equines to slaughter. The purpose of these
regulations is to establish minimum standards to ensure the humane
movement of equines to slaughter via commercial transportation. We are
proposing these regulations to fulfill our responsibility under the
1996 Farm Bill to regulate the commercial transportation of equines to
slaughter by persons regularly engaged in that activity within the
United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Rule 05/19/99 64 FR 27210
Comment Period End 07/19/99
Final Rule 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dr. Timothy R. Cordes, Senior Staff Veterinarian,
National Animal Health Programs, VS, Department of Agriculture, Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service, Unit 43, 4700 River Road,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-3279
RIN: 0579-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________
266. IMPORTATION OF UNSHU ORANGES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 166; 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 21 USC 136
to 136a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319.28
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are proposing to amend the regulations governing the
importation of citrus fruit to allow, under certain conditions, Unshu
oranges grown on Kyushu Island, Japan, to be imported into the United
States. We are also proposing to amend the regulations for importing
Unshu oranges from Honshu Island, Japan, by requiring fumigation using
methyl bromide prior to exportation and by allowing the fruit to be
imported into commercial citrus-producing areas of the United States.
In addition, we are proposing to remove the requirement for
individually wrapping Unshu oranges imported from Japan or the Republic
of Korea. These actions would relieve restrictions on the importation
into and distribution within the United States of Unshu oranges without
presenting a significant risk of introducing citrus canker or other
diseases or pests of plants.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Rule 04/18/01 66 FR 19892
Comment Period End 06/18/01
Final Rule 03/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Dr. Inder Paul Gadh, Senior Staff Officer, 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-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________
267. PLUM POX COMPENSATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 166; 7 USC 7711 to 7712; 7 USC 7714; 7 USC 7731;
7 USC 7735; 7 USC 7751 to 7754; sec 301.75-15 also issued under sec
204, title II, PL 106-113; 113 Stat. 1501A-293; sec 301.75-15 and
301.75.16 also issued under sec 203; title II, PL 106-224, 114 Stat.
400 (7 USC 1421 note)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 301.74-5
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: APHIS has published an interim rule amending its plum pox
regulations to provide for the payment of compensation to the owners of
commercial stone fruit orchards and fruit tree nurseries who had stone
fruit trees or nursery stock destroyed in order to control plum pox.
The payment of these funds is necessary in order to reduce the economic
impact of the plum pox quarantine on affected commercial stone fruit
growers and fruit tree nursery owners. APHIS anticipates finalizing
this interim rule after addressing the comments received.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 09/14/00 65 FR 55431
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/13/00
Final Rule 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Stephen R. Poe, Operations Officer, Program Support
Staff, PPQ, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, Unit 134, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-8247
RIN: 0579-AB19
[[Page 61364]]
_______________________________________________________________________
268. ANIMAL WELFARE; POLICY ON ENVIRONMENT ENHANCEMENT FOR NONHUMAN
PRIMATES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2131 to 2159
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 3.81
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: APHIS' Animal Welfare Act regulations require that dealers,
exhibitors, and research facilities that maintain nonhuman primates
develop and follow a plan for environment enhancement adequate to
promote the psychological well-being of nonhuman primates.
APHIS is preparing a final policy statement to provide guidance on what
we believe must be considered and included in the plan in order for
dealers, exhibitors, and research facilities to adequately promote the
psychological well-being of nonhuman primates. This final policy
statement addresses the comments received in response to our draft
policy statement.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Draft Policy Statement 07/15/99 64 FR 38145
Comment Period End 10/13/99
Final Policy Statement 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
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-AB25
_______________________________________________________________________
269. <bullet> IMPORTATION PROHIBITIONS BECAUSE OF BOVINE SPONGIFORM
ENCEPHALOPATHY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7711 to 7714; 7 USC 7751; 7 USC 7754;
18 USC 1306; 21 USC 111; 21 USC 134b to 134c; 21 USC 134f; 21 USC 136
to 136a; 31 USC 9701; 7 CFR 2.22; 7 CFR 2.80; 7 CFR 371.4
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 94.18; 9 CFR 95.1; 9 CFR 95.4; 9 CFR 95.29 (New)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim rule prohibits, with limited exceptions, the
importation of certain animal materials and their derivatives, and any
products they are used in, from regions considered to present an
unacceptable risk of introducing bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)
into the United States. Additionally, it requires that those materials,
when imported from regions not considered at risk for BSE, be
accompanied by Government certification regarding the species, region
of origin, processing, and handling of the materials and the animals
from which they were derived. These actions are necessary to ensure
that materials containing the BSE agent are not imported into the
United States.
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
Interim Final Rule 03/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dr. Donna L. Malloy, Senior Staff Veterinarian,
Technical Trade Services, NCIE, VS, Department of Agriculture, Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service, Unit 38, 4700 River Road,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-3277
RIN: 0579-AB26
_______________________________________________________________________
270. <bullet> INTERSTATE MOVEMENT OF SWINE WITHIN A PRODUCTION SYSTEM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 111 to 113; 21 USC 114a to 114a-1; 21 USC 115
to 117; 21 USC 120 to 126; 21 USC 134b; 21 USC 134f; 7 CFR 2.22; 7 CFR
2.80; 7 CFR 371.4
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 71; 9 CFR 85
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are establishing an alternative to the current
requirements for moving swine interstate. Under this alternative,
persons may move swine interstate without meeting individual swine
identification and certain other requirements if they move the swine
within a single swine production system, and if swine producers
participating in that system sign agreements with the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service and involved State governments to monitor the
health of animals moving within the swine production system and to
facilitate traceback of these animals if necessary. This action will
facilitate the interstate movement of swine while continuing to provide
protection against the interstate spread of swine diseases. This action
will affect persons engaged in swine production against the interstate
spread of swine diseases. This action will affect persons engaged in
swine production who regularly move swine interstate in their business
operations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Rule 09/21/00 65 FR 57106
Comment Period End 11/20/00
Final Rule 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Dr. Arnold C. Taft, Senior Staff Veterinarian, National
Animal Health Programs Staff, VS, Department of Agriculture, Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service, Unit 43, 4700 River Road, Riverdale,
MD 20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-4916
RIN: 0579-AB28
_______________________________________________________________________
271. <bullet> ANIMALS DESTROYED BECAUSE OF TUBERCULOSIS; PAYMENT OF
INDEMNITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 111 to 114a-1; 21 USC 120 to 121; 21 USC 125;
21 USC 134b
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 50
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will provide that APHIS will pay owners of
animals destroyed because of bovine tuberculosis an indemnity equal to
the difference between the net salvage received and the appraisal value
of the animals destroyed up to $3,000 per animal.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/00/02
[[Page 61365]]
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dr. Joseph Van Tiem, Staff Veterinarian, VS, National
Animal Health Program, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service, Unit 43, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD
20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-7716
Email: jvantiem@aphis.usda.gov
RIN: 0579-AB29
_______________________________________________________________________
272. <bullet> BLACK STEM RUST; ADDITION OF RUST-RESISTANT VARIETIES
(SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 166; 7 USC 7711 to 7712; 7 USC 7714; 7 USC 7731;
7 USC 7735; 7 USC 7751 to 7754; 7 CFR 2.22; 7 CFR 2.80; 7 CFR 371.3
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 301
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We are proposing to add 32 new varieties to the list of rust-
resistant varieties of Berberis, Mahoberberis, or Mahonia spp. We are
also proposing to update the regulations to reflect changes to the
variety listing process.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Rule 04/07/98 63 FR 16908
Comment Period End 05/22/98
Proposed Rule; Withdrawal and
Reproposal 06/14/01 66 FR 32268
Comment Period End 08/13/01
Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dr. Vedpal S. Malik, National Karnal Bunt Coordinator,
PPQ, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service, Unit 134, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-6774
RIN: 0579-AB33
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
273. IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN EMBRYOS AND ANIMAL SEMEN (SECTION 610
REVIEW)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 98
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 07/08/93 58 FR 36625
ANPRM Comment Period End 09/07/93
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Roger Perkins
Phone: 301 734-8364
RIN: 0579-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________
274. ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR HOG CHOLERA,
FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE, AND SWINE VESICULAR DISEASE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 92; 9 CFR 94; 9 CFR 98
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Rule 06/25/99 64 FR 34155
Comment Period End 08/24/99
Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary Colgrove
Phone: 301 734-8364
RIN: 0579-AB03
_______________________________________________________________________
275. HORSE PROTECTION; HORSE INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 11
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Jodie Kulpa
Phone: 301 734-7833
RIN: 0579-AB04
_______________________________________________________________________
276. AQUACULTURE; FARM-RAISED FIN FISH
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 05/04/99 64 FR 23795
ANPRM Comment Period End 07/06/99
Public Meeting 11/22/00 65 FR 70330
Public Meeting 01/16/01 66 FR 3532
Public Meeting 03/22/01 66 FR 16031
Public Meeting 05/10/01 66 FR 23877
Public Meeting 07/27/01 66 FR 39134
Public Meeting 08/31/01 66 FR 45957
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Otis Miller
Phone: 301 734-6188
RIN: 0579-AB09
_______________________________________________________________________
277. 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
[[Page 61366]]
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 06/19/00
Affirmation of Interim Rules To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Arnold C. Taft
Phone: 301 734-4916
RIN: 0579-AB10
_______________________________________________________________________
278. IMPORTATION OF BEEF FROM BRAZIL
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 94
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: S. Anne Goodman
Phone: 301 734-4929
RIN: 0579-AB16
_______________________________________________________________________
279. EXPORTATION OF LIVESTOCK (SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 91
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Najam Faizi
Phone: 301 734-4356
RIN: 0579-AB21
_______________________________________________________________________
280. <bullet> MEXICAN HASS AVOCADO IMPORT PROGRAM
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; 7 CFR 2.22;
7 CFR 2.80; 7 CFR 371.3
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319.56-2ff
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would amend the regulations to allow
Mexican Hass avocados to be imported into the United States for 2
additional months (March and April). This proposed rule would allow
Mexican Hass avocados to be distributed in 12 additional U.S. states.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Rule 07/13/01 66 FR 36891
Public Hearing 07/27/01 66 FR 39121
Comment Period End 09/11/01
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Wayne D. Burnett, Senior Import Specialist, PIM, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Unit 140, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-6799
RIN: 0579-AB27
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
281. KARNAL BUNT
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 301
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule Compensation for the
1999-2000 and Subsequent Crop
Seasons 08/06/01 66 FR 40839
Final Rule Effective 08/06/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Vedpal S. Malik
Phone: 301 734-6774
RIN: 0579-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________
282. INTERSTATE MOVEMENT OF SHEEP AND GOATS FROM STATES THAT DO NOT
QUARANTINE SCRAPIE-INFECTED AND SOURCE FLOCKS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 54; 9 CFR 79
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 08/21/01 66 FR 43964
Final Rule Effective 09/20/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Diane Sutton
Phone: 301 734-4363
RIN: 0579-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________
283. RESTRICTIONS ON THE IMPORTATION OF RUMINANTS, MEAT AND MEAT
PRODUCTS FROM RUMINANTS, AND CERTAIN OTHER RUMINANT PRODUCTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 93.404(c); 9 CFR 94.18; 9 CFR 95.4(a); 9 CFR
96.2(b)
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 08/21/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Donna L. Malloy
Phone: 301 734-3277
RIN: 0579-AA98
[[Page 61367]]
_______________________________________________________________________
284. REQUIRING TREATMENT OF SOLID WOOD PACKING MATERIAL FROM CHINA
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319.40
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Merged With RIN 0579-AA99 08/21/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Flanders
Phone: 301 734-5930
RIN: 0579-AB01
_______________________________________________________________________
285. NOXIOUS WEEDS; WEED CATEGORIES AND PRIORITIES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 360; 7 CFR 361
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Merged With RIN 0579-AB30 08/17/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Polly Lehtonen
Phone: 301 734-8896
RIN: 0579-AB07
_______________________________________________________________________
286. NOXIOUS WEEDS; RESTRICTIONS ON INTERSTATE MOVEMENT
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 360.300
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Affirmation of Interim Rule as
Final Rule 06/14/01 66 FR 32213
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Alan V. Tasker
Phone: 301 734-5225
RIN: 0579-AB08
_______________________________________________________________________
287. CITRUS CANKER; PAYMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL CITRUS TREE REPLACEMENT AND
LOST PRODUCTION INCOME
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 301.75
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
FRM (Lost Production) 06/18/01 66 FR 32713
FRM (Tree Replacement) 08/17/01 66 FR 43065
Final Rule Effective 08/17/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Stephen R. Poe
Phone: 301 734-8247
RIN: 0579-AB15
BILLING CODE 3410-34-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES)
_______________________________________________________________________
288. HIGHER EDUCATION MULTICULTURAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM; ADMINISTRATIVE
PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3409
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Phillip A. Carter
Phone: 202 720-9181
Email: pcarter@reeusda.gov
RIN: 0524-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________
289. HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS EDUCATION GRANTS PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3412
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Phillip A. Carter
Phone: 202 720-9181
Email: pcarter@reeusda.gov
RIN: 0524-AA17
_______________________________________________________________________
290. COMMUNITY FOOD PROJECTS ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3416
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Phillip A. Carter
Phone: 202 720-9181
Email: pcarter@reeusda.gov
RIN: 0524-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________
291. SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE
PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3403
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Phillip A. Carter
Phone: 202 720-9181
Email: pcarter@reeusda.gov
RIN: 0524-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________
292. BIOTECHNOLOGY RISK ASSESSMENT RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3415
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Phillip A. Carter
Phone: 202 720-9181
Email: pcarter@reeusda.gov
RIN: 0524-AA21
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293. NATIONAL RESEARCH INITIATIVE COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3411
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Phillip A. Carter
Phone: 202 720-9181
Email: pcarter@reeusda.gov
RIN: 0524-AA22
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Rural Housing Service (RHS)
_______________________________________________________________________
294. CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS--1901-E TO 1940-D
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 100-259; 29 USC 794; PL 94-135; 42 USC 6101 et seq;
PL 94-239; 15 USC 1601 et seq; EO 11246; PL 88-352; 42 USC 2000d et
seq; PL 90-284; 42 USC 3601 to 3619; PL 100-430; PL 92-318; 20 USC 1681
et seq; PL 93-112; EO 12898
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 15; 12 CFR 202; 28 CFR 42; 45 CFR 90; 41 CFR 60 to
64; 24 CFR 14; 7 CFR 1940 subpart D; 7 CFR 1901 subpart E
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This ruling will effectuate a comprehensive civil rights
regulation implementing the following laws: The Equal Credit
Opportunity Act (ECOA); title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title
VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended by the Fair Housing
Amendments Act of 1988 (The Fair Housing Act); section 504 Federally
Conducted and Federally Assisted Programs; title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and Executive
Orders 11246 and 12898 (Environmental Justice). The revised regulations
will provide detailed guidelines for field offices for improved
enforcement and compliance with these laws, which heavily impact the
Agency's programs. Mechanisms for monitoring compliance by field
offices and recipients of Federal financial assistance at all levels
will decrease the Agency's vulnerability that exist due to
noncompliance with recently enacted Civil Rights legislation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this
action.
Agency Contact: Carlton L. Lewis, Chief, Program Compliance Branch,
Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, STOP 0703, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 692-0097
TDD Phone: 202 692-0107
Fax: 202 692-0305
Email: cllewis@rdmail.rural.usda.gov
RIN: 0575-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________
295. SERVICING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS LOANS AND GRANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 1989; 31 USC 3711; 42 USC 1480
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3570 subpart E; 7 CFR 1951 subpart E; 7 CFR 1951
subpart O; 7 CFR 1955 subpart A; 7 CFR 1955 subpart B; 7 CFR 1955
subpart C; 7 CFR 1956 subpart C; 7 CFR 1951 subpart F
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency is combining seven regulations affecting the
servicing of Community Programs loans and grants into one regulation.
There are no policy or procedural changes. The published regulation
will be simplified by removing the administrative portion and will only
contain the information affecting the public.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Beth Jones, Loan Specialist, Community Programs
Division, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, Room 0183/
Stop 0787, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1498
Email: epjones@rdmail.rural.usda.gov
RIN: 0575-AC12
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296. MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 42 USC 1490a; 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1475; 42
USC 1479; 42 USC 1480; 42 USC 1481; 42 USC 1484; 42 USC 1485; 42 USC
1486
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1806 subpart A; 7 CFR 1955 subpart B; 7 CFR 1955
subpart C; 7 CFR 1956 subpart B; 7 CFR 1965 subpart B; 7 CFR 1965
subpart E; 7 CFR 1930 subpart C; 7 CFR 1944 subpart D; 7 CFR 1944
subpart E; 7 CFR 1951 subpart C; 7 CFR 1951 subpart D; 7 CFR 1951
subpart K; 7 CFR 1951 subpart N; 7 CFR 1955 subpart A
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Rural Housing Service proposes to consolidate regulations
pertaining to section 515 Rural Rental Housing, section 514 Farm Labor
Housing Loans, section 516 Farm Labor Housing Grants, and section 521
Rental Assistance Payments. Fourteen published regulations will be
reduced to one regulation and handbooks for program administration.
This will simplify loan origination and portfolio management for
applicants, borrowers, and housing operators as well as Rural
Development field staff. This will also provide flexibility for program
modifications to reflect current and foreseeable changes. It will also
reduce regulations that address solely internal Agency program
administration. Finally, the regulation will be more
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customer friendly and responsive to the needs of the public.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Patrick Sheridan, Assistant Deputy Administrator, MFH,
Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, Room 1263/Stop 0782,
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1609
Email: psherida@rdmail.rural.usda.gov
RIN: 0575-AC13
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297. SELF-HELP TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 42 USC 1480
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1944; 7 CFR 3551
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The regulations for 7 CFR 1944-I `Self-Help Technical
Assistance Grants' is being rewritten and renumbered to 7 CFR 3551.
Changes are proposed for clarification of policy and procedures
relative to the: 1) Application procedure, which is changing to an
annual competitive grant process; 2) labor contribution of
participating families; 3) monitoring of grantee progress through Self-
Help Automated Reporting and Evaluation System (SHARES); and 4) define
the roles of Technical and Management Assistance Contractors.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Daryl Cooper, Senior Loan Specialist, Department of
Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, Room 2209/Stop 0783, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0783
Phone: 202 720-1366
Fax: 202 720-2232
Carolyn Bell, Chief, Spec. Prog./New Init. Branch, SFH Direct Loan
Division, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, Stop 0783,
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1532
Fax: 202 720-2232
RIN: 0575-AC20
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Rural Housing Service (RHS)
_______________________________________________________________________
298. DIRECT SECTION 502 AND 504 SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480; 31 USC 3700
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1806; 7 CFR 1900; 7 CFR 1944; 7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR
1955; 7 CFR 1956; 7 CFR 1965; 7 CFR 3550
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Rural Housing Service reopened the comment period on four
sections of this regulation seeking potential changes to the definition
of modest housing and calculation of payment subsidies. The Agency has
reviewed comments and will be publishing minor corrections and
clarifications in the existing regulation. In addition, the Agency will
provide an updated definition of modest housing moving away from
reliance on the section 203(b) mortgage limits set by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development. The Agency will use more localized data
and provide clearer guidance to ensure compliance with our mission to
finance housing that is decent, safe, sanitary, and modest. No changes
in the payment subsidy are anticipated.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/08/96 61 FR 15395
NPRM Comment Period End 06/07/96
Interim Final Rule 11/22/96 61 FR 59762
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/26/96
Interim Final Rule Effective 12/26/96
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Carolyn Bell, Chief, Spec. Prog./New Init. Branch, SFH
Direct Loan Division, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service,
Stop 0783, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1532
Fax: 202 720-2232
Mike Feinberg, Chief, Loan Origination Branch, SFH Direct Loan
Division, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, STOP 0783,
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-3214
RIN: 0575-AB99
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299. GUARANTEED SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3555; 7 CFR 1980, subpart D
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Rural Housing Service is rewriting the regulations
governing the Guaranteed Single-Family Housing program to provide
better clarity and consistency within the program. The action is taken
to update the regulations to current mortgage industry standards and
provide more guidance on program oversight and monitoring.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/15/99 64 FR 70124
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NPRM Comment Period End 02/14/00
Final Action 06/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Roger Glendenning, Deputy Director, Guaranteed Loan
Division, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, Room 2248/
Stop 0784, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0780
Phone: 202 720-1480
Fax: 202 205-2476
Email: rglendenning@rdmail.rural.usda.gov
RIN: 0575-AC18
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300. OPERATING ASSISTANCE FOR MIGRANT FARMWORKER PROJECTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1484; 42 USC 1486; 42 USC 1490a; PL
105-276, sec 599c
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1944, subpart D; 7 CFR 1930, subpart C
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Regulation implements the provisions of Public Law 105-276,
enacted October 21, 1998, which amended section 521 of the Housing Act
of 1949. This amendment provides that, for migrant farmworker housing
projects financed under section 514 or 516 of the Housing Act, the
Secretary may, at the request of the owner, permit amounts provided for
rental assistance under section 521 to be used to provide assistance
for the costs of operating the project.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/02/00 65 FR 65790
NPRM Comment Period End 01/02/01
Final Action 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: David Layfield, Senior Loan Specialist, Department of
Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, Room 1239/STOP 0781, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0781
Phone: 202 690-0759
Fax: 202 690-3444
Email: dlayfiel@rdmail.rural.usda.gov
RIN: 0575-AC24
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301. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF DOMESTIC AND
MIGRANT FARM LABOR HOUSING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1484; 42 USC 1486
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1944, subpart D
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 514 of title V of the Housing Act of 1949 authorizes
USDA to make loans for farm labor housing. Section 516 of the Act
authorizes USDA to make grants for the same purpose. These authorities
are implemented through 7 CFR part 1944, subpart D. Section 516 also
authorizes USDA to provide financial assistance to private and public
nonprofit agencies to encourage the development of farm labor housing.
Recipients of this financial assistance, in turn, assist other
organizations obtain loans and grants for the construction of farm
labor housing. This regulation change will incorporate the `technical
assistance' provision of the statute into 7 CFR 1944. The amount of
assistance is limited by statute to 10 percent of the total section 516
allocation.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/01/01 66 FR 29739
NPRM Comment Period End 07/31/01
Final Action 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: David Layfield, Senior Loan Specialist, Department of
Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, Room 1239/STOP 0781, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0781
Phone: 202 690-0759
Fax: 202 690-3444
Email: dlayfiel@rdmail.rural.usda.gov
RIN: 0575-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________
302. <bullet> 7 CFR 3565, GUARANTEED RURAL RENTAL HOUSING, SECTION 538
STATUTORY CHANGES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1484; 42 USC 1486; PL 106-569
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3565
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 538 of title V of the Housing Act of 1949 authorizes
the Secretary of Agriculture to make commitments to guarantee loans for
the development of housing and related facilities. By this authority,
the Rural Housing Service administers the Guaranteed Rural Rental
Housing Program. Program regulations have been issued at 7 CFR part
3565. The regulations are being revised to implement statutory changes
that were made to section 538 of the Housing Act of 1949. The Act was
amended by Public Law 106-569 on December 27, 2000. These regulatory
revisions are required by the statutory change and the revisions to the
regulation will only restate the statutory requirements.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Douglas MacDowell, Senior Loan Specialist, Department
of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, Stop 0781, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0781
Phone: 202 720-1627
Fax: 202 690-3444
Email: dmacdowe@rurdev.usda.gov
RIN: 0575-AC26
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Rural Housing Service (RHS)
_______________________________________________________________________
303. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 700; 40 CFR 400; 7 CFR
1940
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/14/00 65 FR 55784
NPRM Comment Period End 11/13/00
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Susan Wieferich
Phone: 202 720-9647
RIN: 0575-AB98
_______________________________________________________________________
304. NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1926, subpart B; 7 CFR 1806, subpart B
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Baxter Hill
Phone: 202 720-1499
RIN: 0575-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Rural Housing Service (RHS)
_______________________________________________________________________
305. DENYING CREDIT TO APPLICANTS DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1942 subpart C; 7 CFR 1944 subpart E; 7 CFR 1948
subpart B; 7 CFR 1951, subpart E; 7 CFR 1942, subpart A; 7 CFR 1942,
subpart G; 7 CFR 1944, subpart D; 7 CFR 1980, subpart E
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 08/13/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Chris Burgess
Phone: 314 539-2360
Fax: 314 539-2780
Email: cb167@rdmail.rural.usda.gov
RIN: 0575-AA66
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC)
_______________________________________________________________________
306. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SUBPART D; APPLICATION FOR CROP
INSURANCE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation amends the General
Administrative Regulations by revising the `Collection of Information
and Data (Privacy Act)' statement found on the general crop insurance
application. The proposed amendments to the statement include defining
`substantial beneficial interest' as those persons whose interest in
the policyholder is in excess of 10 percent. Other minor changes have
been made to more fully comply with provisions of the Privacy Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Timothy Hoffmann, Director, Product Development Branch,
Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 6501
Beacon Drive, Kansas City, MO 64133
Phone: 816 926-7743
RIN: 0563-AB00
_______________________________________________________________________
307. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; MOVEMENT OF BUSINESS AMONG
INSURANCE PROVIDERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l); 7 USC 1506(p)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: To ensure that the interests of policyholders are protected
and that the policies and policyholder data are transferred in an
orderly manner, the Risk Management Agency is providing comprehensive
regulations that will apply to agents, managing general agents, policy-
issuing companies, and reinsured companies. The objective of this
regulation is to prescribe uniform administrative requirements for the
movement or assumption of crop insurance policies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Heyward Baker, Director, Reinsurance Services Division,
Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0804
Phone: 202 720-4286
RIN: 0563-AB71
_______________________________________________________________________
308. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SANCTIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l); 7 USC 1506(m); 7 USC 1506(p)
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CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: To add a new section to the Sanction regulation that will
specify the conditions under which a person and affiliate may qualify
for a waiver or reduction of a civil penalty imposed by the Agency.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Heyward Baker, Director, Reinsurance Services Division,
Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0804
Phone: 202 720-4286
RIN: 0563-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________
309. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; BLUEBERRY CROP INSURANCE
PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l); 7 USC 1506(p)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this rule is to solicit public comments on
FCIC's proposed action to convert the blueberry pilot insurance program
to a permanent insurance program. The pilot was initiated for the 1995
crop year for selected counties in Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey,
and North Carolina and covered highbush and rabbiteye blueberry
varieties.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Timothy Hoffmann, Director, Product Development Branch,
Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 6501
Beacon Drive, Kansas City, MO 64133
Phone: 816 926-7743
RIN: 0563-AB76
_______________________________________________________________________
310. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; NURSERY CROP INSURANCE
PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l); 7 USC 1506(p)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this proposed rule is to solicit public
comments on FCIC's proposed action to revise the Nursery Crop
Provisions (99-073) for the 2002 crop year to: Specify that container
grown and field grown plants are separate crops, provide optional units
by location for field grown nursery plant, incorporate the `lower of'
rule into section 6 of the provisions, permit insureds to purchase
insurance coverage on a year-round basis, incorporate provisions to
provide a rehabilitation payment for plants damaged by an insured cause
of loss.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Timothy Hoffmann, Director, Product Development Branch,
Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 6501
Beacon Drive, Kansas City, MO 64133
Phone: 816 926-7743
RIN: 0563-AB80
_______________________________________________________________________
311. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; ACTUAL PRODUCTION HISTORY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506 (l); 7 USC 1506 (p)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: To revise actual production history regulations to reflect
changes in calculation of approved APH yields as mandated by the
Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000. Revisions will include:
Assigned yields for crops produced on land not farmed before (added
land), rotations to crops not previously produced (new crops), and for
prevented planting acreage if planted to a substitute crop; adjustments
for successful pest control efforts and for organic crops destroyed to
maintain organic certification; and substitution of 60 percent of the
transitional yield for low actual yields if producers elect that
option.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Timothy Hoffmann, Director, Product Development Branch,
Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 6501
Beacon Drive, Kansas City, MO 64133
Phone: 816 926-7743
RIN: 0563-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________
312. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; BASIC PROVISIONS AND GENERAL
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS, SUBPART T, REGULATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l); 7 USC 1506(p)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400; 7 CFR 457.8
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 18, 2000.
Abstract: The purpose of these rules is to propose changes to the
Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Basic Provisions and the General
Administrative Regulations, Subpart T--Insurance Implementation,
mandated by the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000. The changes
will be proposed to be effective beginning with the 2002 crop year for
all crops with a contract change date on or after June 30, 2001. The
major changes to the Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Basic
Provisions are: 1) Limit indemnities and premiums when more than one
crop is planted on acreage within the same crop year; 2) if an initial
crop is prevented from being planted and a substitute crop is planted
on the acreage within the same crop year, allow reduced prevented
planting coverage for the initial crop, and the initial crop's Actual
Production History (APH) will be reduced to 60 percent of the
producer's APH; and 3) add scientifically sound sustainable
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and organic farming practices as good farming practices.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Timothy Hoffmann, Director, Product Development Branch,
Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 6501
Beacon Drive, Kansas City, MO 64133
Phone: 816 926-7743
RIN: 0563-AB85
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC)
_______________________________________________________________________
313. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; SMALL GRAINS CROP INSURANCE
PROVISIONS AND WHEAT WINTER COVERAGE ENDORSEMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l); 7 USC 1506(p)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457.101; 7 CFR 457.102
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation proposes to revise and
clarify existing policy provisions, establish winter wheat coverage in
certain South Dakota and Wisconsin counties, reduce coverage under
Option B of the Wheat Winter Coverage Endorsement, and to require
insurance on spring wheat planted to replace damaged winter wheat
covered under the Wheat Winter Coverage Endorsement.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/20/00 65 FR 21144
NPRM Comment Period End 06/19/00
Final Rule 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Timothy Hoffmann, Director, Product Development Branch,
Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 6501
Beacon Drive, Kansas City, MO 64133
Phone: 816 926-7743
RIN: 0563-AB63
_______________________________________________________________________
314. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; NONSTANDARD UNDERWRITING
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l); 7 USC 1506(p)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Nonstandard Underwriting Classification System (NCS): NCS was
criticized by producers and their representatives for several years and
became a major issue with the repetitive floods in the upper Midwest
and multi-year droughts in the Southwest. Complaints included claims
that the NCS procedures: 1) Did not adequately exclude widespread
causes of loss (disaster adjustment); 2) failed to recognize diverse
conditions within a county; 3) unfairly hit new or struggling producers
caught by repetitive disasters; and 4) set too high a premium for those
producers listed. Additionally, administration of the NCS process was
complicated, sometimes subjective, and labor intensive.
The Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that was published in the
Federal Register in September 1997 sought comments from the public on
options to improve NCS. Twenty-two comments were received in response
to the advanced notice. RMA decided to replace NCS with a process that
charged appropriate rates for those producers with adverse loss
experience and less than average production histories.
RMA examined increasing premium rates based on producers' lower APH
yields and using a surcharge based on use of the yield floor (or some
other identifiable indicator of adverse experience) to determine if
these measures would adequately address the need to increase premiums
for those producers with the most adverse loss histories based on the
frequency and severity of losses. After reviewing past NCS experience
on the existing book of business, it was determined that appropriate
rate increases for those producers whose APH yields were less than
average would compensate entirely for the elimination of NCS.
RMA implemented the following actions to accomplish the goal of
replacing NCS beginning with the 1999 crop year:
-- Removed and reserved the current NCS regulation (7 CFR part 400,
subpart O) by publishing a proposed rule in the Federal Register. The
final rule is pending clearance, however the Agency proceeded with the
process and has waived NCS since 1999.
-- Developed and implemented appropriate rate adjustments to offset the
removal of NCS.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 09/17/97 62 FR 48798
ANPRM Comment Period End 10/17/97
NPRM 09/02/98 63 FR 46703
NPRM Comment Period End 10/19/98
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Timothy Hoffmann, Director, Product Development Branch,
Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 6501
Beacon Drive, Kansas City, MO 64133
Phone: 816 926-7743
RIN: 0563-AB66
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315. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; PREMIUM REDUCTIONS; PAYMENTS OF
REBATES, DIVIDENDS, AND PATRONAGE REFUNDS; AND PAYMENTS TO INSURED-OWNED
AND RECORD-CONTROLLING ENTITIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l); 7 USC 1506(p); 7 USC 1508(e)(3)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: To allow approved insurance providers to apply to the Federal
Crop Insurance Corporation for authority to reduce the premium charged
producers in accordance with section 508(e)(3) of the Federal Crop
Insurance Act, as amended, and to provide the limitations and
requirements applicable to the payment of rebates, dividends, and
patronage refunds to insureds and payments to insured-owned and record-
controlling entities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/12/99 64 FR 25464
NPRM Comment Period End 07/12/99
Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Heyward Baker, Director, Reinsurance Services Division,
Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0804
Phone: 202 720-4286
RIN: 0563-AB70
_______________________________________________________________________
316. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; MILLET CROP INSURANCE PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l); 7 USC 1506(p)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The purpose of this rule is to solicit public comments on
FCIC's proposed action to convert the millet pilot crop insurance
program to a permanent insurance program and clarify existing crop
provisions and methodology for calculated losses for the 2001 and
succeeding crop years. FCIC believes this proposed rule will provide
additional coverage benefits and improve the risk management tool for
millet producers in all regions of the country.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/19/00 65 FR 37919
NPRM Comment Period End 08/18/00
Final Rule 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Timothy Hoffmann, Director, Product Development Branch,
Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 6501
Beacon Drive, Kansas City, MO 64133
Phone: 816 926-7743
RIN: 0563-AB79
_______________________________________________________________________
317. CATASTROPHIC RISK PROTECTION ENDORSEMENT; GROUP RISK PLAN OF
INSURANCE REGULATIONS; BASIC PROVISIONS
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l), 1506(p)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 402; 7 CFR 407; 7 CFR 457
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 30, 2000.
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) amends the
Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement (7 CFR part 402), the Group
Risk Plan of Insurance Regulations (7 CFR part 407), and the Common
Crop Insurance Regulations, Basic Provisions (7 CFR part 457) to revise
those provisions affected by the changes in the administrative fees and
subsidies and the substitution of yields in the producer's actual
production history mandated by the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of
2000.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule Effective 06/28/00 65 FR 40483
Interim Final Rule 06/30/00 65 FR 40483
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 08/29/00
Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Timothy Hoffmann, Director, Product Development Branch,
Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 6501
Beacon Drive, Kansas City, MO 64133
Phone: 816 926-7743
RIN: 0563-AB81
_______________________________________________________________________
318. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SUBMISSION OF POLICIES AND
PROVISIONS OF POLICIES AND RATES OF PREMIUMS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l); 7 USC 1506(p)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Minor revisions will be made to the regulation for
clarification and other revisions will be made as specified: Remove the
need to publish policies from 508(h) submissions as a Notice of
Availability in the Federal Register; information will be made
available electronically to producers and approved insurance providers;
confidential information may be withheld from the public under the
standard for privileged or confidential information pertaining to trade
secrets and commercial or financial information even after approval by
the Board; there will be an expert review of submissions; the applicant
will be notified in writing at least 30 days prior to the Board
disapproving a submission, if the Board intends to disapprove the
submission; a submission will be deemed approved by the Board if the
Board fails to make a determination within a prescribed time period;
applicants will be reimbursed for research and developmental costs and
maintenance costs; and companies selling the product will pay fees to
the developer of the product after the fourth year of the applicant
being paid maintenance costs unless maintenance for the product is
transferred to FCIC.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/16/01 66 FR 36951
NPRM Comment Period End 08/15/01
Interim Final Rule 01/00/02
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Timothy Hoffmann, Director, Product Development Branch,
Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 6501
Beacon Drive, Kansas City, MO 64133
Phone: 816 926-7743
RIN: 0563-AB84
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC)
_______________________________________________________________________
319. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SUBPART S; REGULATIONS FOR
INSURANCE COVERAGE BY WRITTEN AGREEMENT
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 09/07/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Timothy Hoffmann
Phone: 816 926-7743
RIN: 0563-AB07
_______________________________________________________________________
320. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; COARSE GRAINS CROP INSURANCE
PROVISIONS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457.113
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 06/12/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Timothy Hoffmann
Phone: 816 926-7743
RIN: 0563-AB64
_______________________________________________________________________
321. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; CIVIL RIGHTS DATA COLLECTION
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 09/07/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: William Buchanan
Phone: 202 690-6068
RIN: 0563-AB78
BILLING CODE 3410-08-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
322. REVIEW INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 71 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 800.125; 7 CFR 800.135; 7 CFR 800.87
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency is proposing to revise regulations under the U.S.
Grain Standards Act to allow interested persons to stipulate the
quality factors that would be redetermined during a reinspection or
appeal inspection for grade. Currently reinspections and appeal
inspections for grade must include a review for all factors that (1)
may determine the grade; (2) are reported on the original certificate;
or (3) are required to be shown. The Agency has determined that
mandating all quality factors be reexamined during a review inspection
is inefficient, time consuming, and costly. Further, such a complete
review of the preceding inspection service is usually not needed to
confirm the true quality of the grain. This proposed action will allow
interested parties to specify which official factors should be
redetermined during the reinspection or appeal inspection service.
However, to safeguard against inadvertent misgrading, official
personnel may determine other factors, when deemed necessary.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon L. Vassiliades, Regulatory Liaison, Department
of Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards
Administration, Room 1647-S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1738
Fax: 202 690-2755
Email: svassili@gipsadc.usda.gov
RIN: 0580-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________
323. PACKER RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 181 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 201
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: GIPSA proposes adding a regulation to specify recordkeeping
requirements for packers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Sharon L. Vassiliades, Regulatory Liaison, Department
of Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards
Administration, Room 1647-S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1738
Fax: 202 690-2755
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Email: svassili@gipsadc.usda.gov
RIN: 0580-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________
324. <bullet> EXCEPTIONS TO GEOGRAPHIC AREAS FOR OFFICIAL AGENCIES
UNDER THE USGSA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 71
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 800.81; 7 CFR 800.99; 7 CFR 800.116-.118; 7 CFR
800.185; 7 CFR 800.196
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency is proposing to revise regulations under the U.S.
Grain Standards Act to reflect the amendment made by the Grain
Standards and Warehouse Improvements Act of 2000 that provides an
exception under which the Secretary may determine that more than one
official agency can provide inspection services in a specified
geographic area.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon L. Vassiliades, Regulatory Liaison, Department
of Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards
Administration, Room 1647-S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1738
Fax: 202 690-2755
Email: svassili@gipsadc.usda.gov
RIN: 0580-AA76
_______________________________________________________________________
325. <bullet> PROHIBITION ON DISGUISING GRAIN QUALITY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 71
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 800.61
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency proposes to revise regulations under the U.S.
Grain Standards Act to prohibit the disguising of grain quality by
adding various substances during post-harvest marketing.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon L. Vassiliades, Regulatory Liaison, Department
of Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards
Administration, Room 1647-S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1738
Fax: 202 690-2755
Email: svassili@gipsadc.usda.gov
RIN: 0580-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________
326. <bullet> LABORATORY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 71
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 800
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency is proposing to issue regulations under the U.S.
Grain Standards Act to establish an accreditation program to meet
market demand for consistency in laboratories that test for quality
characteristics of grain to facilitate grain marketing.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon L. Vassiliades, Regulatory Liaison, Department
of Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards
Administration, Room 1647-S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1738
Fax: 202 690-2755
Email: svassili@gipsadc.usda.gov
RIN: 0580-AA78
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
327. TOLERANCES FOR DIVIDERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 71 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 801.10
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: GIPSA proposes to remove section 801.10, Tolerance for
Dividers, from the CFR. Since GIPSA no longer tests dividers, the rule
is no longer needed. By using the direct final rule process, GIPSA will
give the public general notice of its intent to remove the rule and
provide interested persons an opportunity to participate in the
rulemaking through submission of comments.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon L. Vassiliades, Regulatory Liaison, Department
of Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards
Administration, Room 1647-S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1738
Fax: 202 690-2755
Email: svassili@gipsadc.usda.gov
RIN: 0580-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________
328. SWINE PACKER MARKETING CONTRACTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 181; PL 106-78
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 206
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency is issuing rules under the Packers and Stockyards
Act to implement the Swine Packer Marketing Contracts subtitle of the
Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999. The Agency will establish a
swine contract library and publish contract provisions on its web site.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/05/00 65 FR 53653
NPRM Comment Period End 10/05/00
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon L. Vassiliades, Regulatory Liaison, Department
of Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards
Administration, Room 1647-S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1738
Fax: 202 690-2755
Email: svassili@gipsadc.usda.gov
RIN: 0580-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
329. POULTRY GROWER CONTRACTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 201.100
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 02/10/97 62 FR 5935
ANPRM Comment Period End 05/12/97
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon L. Vassiliades
Phone: 202 720-1738
Fax: 202 690-2755
Email: svassili@gipsadc.usda.gov
RIN: 0580-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________
330. LIVESTOCK PURCHASE OR SALE: PROHIBIT NON-REPORTING OF PRICE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 201.54
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 09/10/98 63 FR 48450
ANPRM Comment Period End 12/09/98
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon L. Vassiliades
Phone: 202 720-1738
Fax: 202 690-2755
Email: svassili@gipsadc.usda.gov
RIN: 0580-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________
331. HOW CAN USDA BEST FACILITATE THE MARKETING OF GRAINS, OILSEEDS,
FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND NUTS IN TODAY'S MARKETPLACE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 11/30/00 65 FR 71272
ANPRM Comment Period End 02/28/01
ANPRM Comment Period End 04/16/01 66 FR 13267
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon L. Vassiliades
Phone: 202 720-1738
Fax: 202 690-2755
Email: svassili@gipsadc.usda.gov
RIN: 0580-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
332. FEES FOR COMMODITY AND RICE INSPECTION SERVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 868.90; 7 CFR 868.91
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/04/01 66 FR 17775
Final Action Effective 05/04/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon L. Vassiliades
Phone: 202 720-1738
Fax: 202 690-2755
Email: svassili@gipsadc.usda.gov
RIN: 0580-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________
333. FEES FOR OFFICIAL INSPECTION AND OFFICIAL WEIGHING SERVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 800.71
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/04/01 66 FR 17817
Final Action 07/31/01 66 FR 35751
Final Action Effective 08/08/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon L. Vassiliades
Phone: 202 720-1738
Fax: 202 690-2755
Email: svassili@gipsadc.usda.gov
RIN: 0580-AA75
BILLING CODE 3410-EN-S
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
_______________________________________________________________________
334. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN
(WIC): MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1786
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 246
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule responds to a variety of program concerns,
most of which have been expressed by WIC State agencies. The proposal
increases State agency flexibility regarding the sharing of participant
information with other programs and streamlines Federal requirements
for financial and participation reporting by State agencies. Several
minor clarifications and technical corrections are also made. (89-515)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/02
Final Action 06/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AB10
_______________________________________________________________________
335. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM MATCHING PROGRAMS AND PRIVACY PROTECTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552(a) Computer Matching and Privacy Protection
Act; 7 USC 2015(b) Food Stamp Act
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 272; 7 CFR 273
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule describes requirements for State agencies
to report information on individuals disqualified from the program for
intentional program violations to FNS and the related FNS computer
matching program known as the Disqualified Recipient Subsystem (DRS).
This proposed rule also describes protections to persons whose benefits
could be adversely affected by computer matches used in the Food Stamp
Program. Such protections must include independent verification of
computer information, notification to the affected individual, and
provision of an opportunity to respond to the information before an
adverse action becomes effective. (89-010)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/02
Final Action 01/00/03
Final Action Effective 04/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________
336. FSP: CIVIL RIGHTS DATA COLLECTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 88-352, sec 601
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 272
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires the
collection of racial/ethnic data for all programs utilizing Federal
funds. State agencies are required to collect the data by racial/ethnic
categories set by the Federal Government. In 1997, those categories
changed. This proposed rule would change the racial categories for
State Food Stamp Program reporting to comply with the new Federal
racial categories. (98-010)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/02
Final Action 10/00/02
Final Action Effective 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________
337. COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM: PLAIN LANGUAGE, PROGRAM
ACCOUNTABILITY, AND PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 101-624; PL 104-127
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 247
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will rewrite regulations pertaining to the
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (7 CFR part 247) in `plain
language.' It will also amend regulatory provisions in this part to
increase program accountability and flexibility for program operators.
The rule will affect program accountability by : (1) Requiring State
agencies to initiate a claim against participants for repayment of the
value of program benefits obtained as a result of intentional
misrepresentation; (2) extending the period that State agencies may
disqualify participants for program violations for up to 1 year; (3)
requiring State agencies to disqualify participants for engaging in
dual participation or for other selected program violations; (4)
including under program violations the physical abuse, or the threat of
physical abuse, of program staff.
Amendments to increase program flexibility include: (1) Allowing the
State to extend the certification of elderly persons on a fixed income
for an indefinite period without a formal review of eligibility; (2)
increasing the period of time the State agency has to review a local
agency's application for participation; (3) allowing State agencies to
request to retain more than
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the maximum amount of administrative funds allocated whether or not
they perform warehouse services; (4) reducing the frequency of State
management evaluations of local agencies; and (5) making State plans
and Federal-State agreements permanent, with amendments submitted as
needed.
Other miscellaneous proposed changes include: (1) Requiring local
agencies to notify applicants of a decision on their application within
10 days of the date of application; (2) including the specific factors
that FNS uses to determine the amount of caseload that States will
receive in addition to base caseload; (3) making the caseload cycle the
period from January 1 to December 31; and (4) including a pregnant
woman's embryo or fetus in utero as a household member in determining
the family's income eligibility.
The rule will also incorporate legislative provisions that have been
implemented through program policy, including: (1) Increasing the
percentage of the program appropriation, and of funds carried over from
the pervious year, to be allotted for administrative support of State
and local agencies from 15 to 20 percent; and (2) requiring that State
and local agencies provide information on certain other public
assistance programs to participants. (99-005)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/02
Final Action 05/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________
338. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: ADMINISTRATIVE COST REIMBURSEMENT
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: PL 105-185, sec 502
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 277
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 1998, Payment reduction
required by law.
Abstract: This rule will allow State agencies to charge the FSP for its
share of common costs for determining eligibility of Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) households for FSP in accordance
with new HHS policy and approved cost allocation plans. (99-007)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/02
Final Action 11/00/02
Final Action Effective 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AC86
_______________________________________________________________________
339. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND
CHILDREN (WIC): REVISIONS IN THE WIC FOOD PACKAGES
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 5 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0584-AC90
_______________________________________________________________________
340. IMPROVING ACCESS TO THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH LIMITED
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 2000d
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 272.4(b)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On August 11, 2000, the President signed an Executive order
requiring Federal agencies to examine the services they provide and to
develop and implement a system that ensures persons with limited
English proficiency (LED) have meaningful access to Federal health and
human services programs and activities. The Executive order clarifies
long-standing title VI principles that prohibit discrimination based on
national origin. (00-016)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/02
Final Action 03/00/03
Final Action Effective 06/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________
341. <bullet> FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: VEHICLE AND MAXIMUM EXCESS SHELTER
EXPENSE DEDUCTION PROVISIONS OF PUBLIC LAW 106-387
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 6 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0584-AD13
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342. <bullet> CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP): AT-RISK
AFTERSCHOOL SUPPERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 106-224, sec 243(i)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 226
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would revise the Child and Adult Care Food
Program (CACFP) regulations to allow reimbursement of suppers provided
by at-risk afterschool care programs in six States, as authorized by
the Agricultural Risk Protection Act (Pub. L. 106-224). At-risk suppers
in these States (Delaware, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Missouri, New York,
and Oregon) are reimbursed under the same conditions set forth in the
National School Lunch Act (NSLA) for at-risk snacks in the CACFP.
Children who are 18 or younger and enrolled in qualifying afterschool
programs located in the six States may receive free suppers. To
qualify, afterschool care programs must be located in low-income areas,
provide care to children, and have an educational or enrichment
purpose. (01-007)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive,
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AD15
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
_______________________________________________________________________
343. WIC: REQUIREMENTS FOR AND EVALUATION OF WIC PROGRAM REQUESTS FOR
BIDS FOR INFANT FORMULA REBATE CONTRACTS
Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1786
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 246
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: At the time the current cost containment regulations were
published in 1989, there were only minor differences in infant formula
wholesale prices and few differences in types of infant formulas
offered by manufacturers; i.e., milk- and soy-based infant formula.
However, current wholesale prices vary considerably among manufacturers
for similar formulas and several new infant formulas have emerged on
the market over the last decade. Therefore, to reflect market changes
in the infant formula industry and to optimize competition in the WIC
Program's infant formula rebate contracts, this interim rule would
require WIC State agencies to award infant formula rebate contracts
based on the lowest net price, allowing highest gross rebate as a basis
of award only when retail prices of the different brands of infant
formula vary, on average, by 5 percent or less. Additionally, this rule
would define the types and forms of infant formula that must be
included in cost containment systems. It would also expand on
conditions that must be met for the issuance of infant formulas not
covered by rebate contracts. (92-013)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/16/98 63 FR 38343
NPRM Comment Period End 09/14/98
Interim Final Rule 08/23/00 65 FR 51213
Interim Final Rule Effective 10/23/00
Interim Final Rule
Implementation Date 11/21/00
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 08/23/01
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this
action.
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AB52
_______________________________________________________________________
344. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: ANTICIPATING INCOME AND REPORTING CHANGES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2011 to 2032
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 272; 7 CFR 273
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule revises Food Stamp Program procedures for reporting
and acting on changes in earned income. The changes are designed to
increase State agency flexibility and improve procedures for
determining the eligibility and benefits of households whose income
fluctuates unpredictably. Under this rule, State agencies would choose
from four different reporting requirements for households with earned
income. The reporting requirement a State agency selects would replace
the current requirement that households report a change of more than
$25 in earned income. In addition to reporting a change in source of
income, households would be required to report one of the following: A
change in wage rate or salary and a change in part-time or full-time
status, provided the household is certified for no more than 3 months;
a change in wage rate or salary and a change of more than 5 hours a
week that is expected to continue for more than a month; or a change in
the amount earned of more than $100 a month. The reporting requirement
for changes in unearned income would be increased to changes of more
than $50 a month from the current threshold of
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changes of more than $25 a month. In addition to the above reporting
options, State agencies would also be able to select the option of
requiring households to report changes through a quarterly reporting
system rather than at the time the changes become known to the
household. (93-005)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/17/96 61 FR 66233
NPRM Comment Period End 02/18/97
Final Action 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________
345. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM: IMPROVING MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM
INTEGRITY
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 7 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0584-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________
346. DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS AND FREE
MILK IN SCHOOLS: PROVISION 2 AND PROVISION 3
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 103-448
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 245
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under an alternative known as Provision 2, schools that serve
all meals at no charge for 3 consecutive years may distribute
applications and make free and reduced price meal eligibility
determinations once every 3 years. During year 1 of the 3-year cycle,
they count and claim meals by category (free, reduced price, and paid)
and use these counts to develop claiming percentages to use during
years 2 and 3. Public Law 103-448 amended the NSLA to allow schools to
extend these procedures an additional 2 years and allow subsequent 5-
year cycles, without making new free and reduced price eligibility
determinations, provided the income level of the school's population
remained stable. Public Law 103-448 also added a new Provision 3 for
schools that serve all meals at no charge for 4 consecutive years.
These schools receive the same level of cash and commodity assistance
they received in the last year free and reduced price eligibility
determinations and actual meal counts were taken. Additional 4-year
cycles were permitted, without making new free and reduced price
eligibility determinations, provided the income level of the school's
population remained stable. For both provisions, schools must make up
the difference between Federal reimbursement and meal costs. Public Law
105-336 subsequently amended the timeframe for Provision 2 so that both
Provisions 2 and 3 are 4-year cycles, which may be extended, without
making new eligibility determinations, if the income level of the
school's population remains stable. The rule will codify these
provisions and specify technical aspects, such as the measurement of
the income level of the school's population and the types of data that
may be used. (96-003)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/07/00 65 FR 5791
NPRM Comment Period End 04/07/00
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________
347. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM REGULATORY REVIEW: FSP STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL
AND OPERATION OF FOOD STAMP ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER SYSTEMS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2011 TO 2034
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 274.12
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes revisions to food stamp regulations
affecting the standards and administration of EBT systems for food
stamp issuance. Current regulations at 7 CFR 274.12 delineate the
standards that EBT systems must meet in order to be approved for
operation. This rule will revise those regulations to provide the State
agency more flexibility in implementing and operating those systems.
Clarifications and FNS settlement improvements will also be
incorporated into the rule. (96-016)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/12/01 66 FR 36495
NPRM Comment Period End 09/10/01
Final Action 07/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________
348. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: WORK PROVISIONS OF THE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
AND WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1996 AND THE FOOD STAMP
PROVISIONS OF THE BALANCED BUDGET ACT OF 1997
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 8 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0584-AC45
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349. WIC FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM (FMNP): EXPANSION FUNDS
ALLOCATION FORMULA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1786(m)(6)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 248
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Child Nutrition Act of 1966 as amended (42 U.S.C.
1786(m)(6)) sets forth funding requirements of State agencies currently
operating the program and for State agencies wishing to start a new
program. The law leaves it to the discretion of the Secretary to
determine the method of allocating funds to currently operating State
agencies. This interim rule would implement a funding formula for the
allocation of such expansion funds to existing FMNP State agencies.
(98-003)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/00/01
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 03/00/02
Interim Final Rule Effective 04/00/02
Final Action 10/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________
350. CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS: REIMBURSEMENT FOR SNACKS IN AFTERSCHOOL
CARE PROGRAMS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 105-336
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 210; 7 CFR 226; 7 CFR 235; 7 CFR 245
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The William F. Goodling Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act
of 1998 amended the National School Lunch Act to authorize
reimbursement for snacks served under the NSLP in afterschool care
programs operated by schools. The afterschool program must be organized
primarily to provide care for children and have an educational or
enrichment purpose. Additionally, the statute mandates free snacks for
all children enrolled in afterschool care programs operated by schools
in areas served by a school in which at least 50 percent of the
enrolled children are certified for free or reduced price meals.
In the CACFP, the statute authorizes free snacks to children through
age 18 enrolled in afterschool programs located in low-income areas.
Low-income areas are defined in the law as areas in which at least 50
percent of the children are eligible for free or reduced price school
meals. Therefore, individual eligibility determinations are not
required for these programs. This rule also implements the provision of
the law which permits outside school hours care programs to participate
in CACFP if they meet health and safety standards where no State or
local licensing or approval is required. (98-007)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/11/00 65 FR 6050
NPRM Comment Period End 01/09/01
Final Action 02/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AC72
_______________________________________________________________________
351. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM: DELETION OF REQUIREMENT TO EVALUATE
STATE-RUN COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION AND WAREHOUSING SYSTEMS EVERY 3 YEARS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 100-237
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 250.14; 7 CFR 250.15
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 250.14(a) currently requires State distributing
agencies that operate their own warehousing and distribution system to
make a cost comparison of that system with a commercial system every 3
years. Most State distributing agencies have now either switched to a
commercial system or evaluated their own system at least twice and
determined it to be the most cost effective. Therefore, we propose to
remove that requirement from our regulations. We will maintain the
authority to require a cost comparison when circumstances warrant. We
are suggesting a direct final rule rather than a proposed rule because
we do not expect any objections to this discretionary change. (99-001)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AC79
_______________________________________________________________________
352. FSP: ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER (EBT) SYSTEMS INTEROPERABILITY AND
PORTABILITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 106-171
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 272.1; 7 CFR 274.12
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, September 7, 2000, PL 106-171, sec 3.
Other, Statutory, February 11, 2001, PL 106-171, sec 4.
Other, Statutory, October 1, 2002, PL 106-171, sec 3.
Abstract: This rule revises Food Stamp regulations to ensure that
recipients can use their electronic food stamp benefits across State
borders by requiring interoperable State electronic issuance
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systems. The regulations establish uniform national standards to
achieve this requirement. Also, 100 percent funding is available under
the regulation to pay for the operational cost of this functionality up
to a national limit of $500,000. Costs beyond this level will be
covered at the standard 50 percent program reimbursement rate for State
administrative costs. (00-001)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 08/15/00 65 FR 49719
Interim Final Rule Effective 09/19/00
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/13/00
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AC91
_______________________________________________________________________
353. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM: IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATIVE REFORMS
TO STRENGTHEN PROGRAM INTEGRITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 106-224, sec 243
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 226
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 20, 2000.
Abstract: This interim rule incorporates changes to the Child and Adult
Care Food Program as required by the Agricultural Risk Protection Act
(Pub. L. 106-224) to strengthen the management and integrity of the
program. Provisions include 1) changes to eligibility requirements for
participating institutions; 2) conditions for approval, such as
ensuring financial viability, stipulating that new sponsoring
organizations are allowed to participate only where there is need for
the program, and the elimination of `moving toward tax exempt status'
of institutions; 3) new program monitoring requirements; 4) new
parental notification requirements by CACFP centers or homes that
describe the program and benefits and provide parents with access to
the sponsoring organization and State agency; 5) rules on allowing
corrective action and appeals in situations involving the termination
or suspension of participating institutions, facilities, and
individuals; 6) funds recovery in situations involving fraud, abuse, or
improper submissions for reimbursement; and 7) limitation on the
percentage of funds that sponsoring organizations of centers can retain
from day care meal reimbursements for their administrative expenses.
These changes support the Department's ongoing efforts in management
and integrity improvement. (00-005)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________
354. SPECIAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS: DISCLOSURE OF CHILDREN'S ELIGIBILITY
INFORMATION UNDER THE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 106-224, sec 242; PL 103-448, sec 108
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 215; 7 CFR 225; 7 CFR 226; 7 CFR 245
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 20, 2000.
Abstract: This rule establishes requirements for the disclosure of
children's free and reduced price meal and free milk eligibility
information by agencies that makes the free and reduced price meal or
free milk determination under the National School Lunch Program, the
School Breakfast Program, the Special Milk Program, the Child and Adult
Care Food Program, and the Summer Food Service Program. The rule
responds to amendments to the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch
Act, which allow limited disclosure of children's free and reduced
price meal or free milk eligibility information, Public Law 103-448,
the Healthy Meals for Healthy Americans Act of 1994; and Public Law
106-224, the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000; comments
received on the July 25, 2000, proposed rule on `Disclosure of
Children's Eligibility Information' (65 FR 45725 issued under RIN 0584-
AC21) and comments received on the January 11, 2001, interim rule on
`Disclosure of Children's Eligibility Information to State Medicaid and
the State Children's Health Insurance' (66 FR 2195 issued under RIN
0584-AC95). This rule incorporates the proposed rule and interim rule
into one final rule. Therefore, RIN 0584-AC21 is withdrawn, and the
final provisions will be issued under RIN 0584-AC95. The final rule
will adopt or modify as necessary many of the provisions mandated by
the statute and required by the interim rule. Many of these same
provisions were presented as recommendations in the proposed rule. The
objective is to provide consistency in procedures when determining
agencies opt to disclose children's eligibility information and to
provide some protection against unauthorized disclosures and misuse of
personal information, regardless of whether the disclosure is to
Medicaid or SCHIP or to an education or other program. (00-004)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule Effective 10/01/00
Interim Final Rule 01/11/01 66 FR 2195
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/11/01
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition
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Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________
355. SPECIAL MILK PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN: PLAIN LANGUAGE REVISION AND
REORGANIZATION
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1772; 42 USC 1779
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 215
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The intent of this regulation is to comply with the
President's memorandum of June 1, 1998, entitled `Plain Language in
Government Writing' (63 FR 31885, June 10, 1998). This memorandum
encourages all existing Agency regulations to be rewritten in plain
language. The revision and reorganization of part 215 will allow
affected persons to easily understand the regulations of the Special
Milk Program for Children. This revision and reorganization does not
alter the existing policies and requirements contained within this
part. (00-007)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 05/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AC97
_______________________________________________________________________
356. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS: PLAIN LANGUAGE REWRITE OF 7 CFR PART
250, DONATION OF FOODS FOR USE IN THE UNITED STATES, ITS TERRITORIES AND
POSSESSIONS, AND AREAS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 612c; 7 USC 612c note; 7 USC 1431; 7
USC 1431b; 7 USC 1431e; 7 USC 1431 note; 7 USC 1446a-1; 7 USC 1859; 7
USC 2014; 7 USC 2025; 15 USC 713c; 22 USC 1922; 42 USC 1751; 42 USC
1755; 42 USC 1758; 42 USC 1760; 42 USC 1761; 42 USC 1762a; 42 USC 1766;
42 USC 3030a; 42 USC 5179; 42 USC 5180
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 250
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule makes no changes in the meaning of the regulations;
it is only a reorganization and rewriting of the existing text in plain
language. Our goal in rewriting is simple and two-fold: Allow the
reader to quickly find and easily understand desired subject matter.
The rewrite accomplishes our first goal by presenting material in a
more logical sequence where needed, and most importantly, by splitting
the text into much smaller and more easily scanned units. We have
greatly increased the number of sections within the part, also
increased the number of paragraphs within each of the new sections, and
made greater use of italicized headings. By increasing the number of
sections, we have `flattened' the regulation's structure. This in turn
generally allows the elimination of at least one level of codification,
despite the increased number of paragraphs and subparagraphs within
each section. The result is much easier scanning of the sections for
subject matter, further aided by the italicized headings. Each section
is headed by a question on a major aspect of the regulations, which is
then answered in the headings and paragraphs which follow. Finally, our
second goal, greater comprehensibility, is accomplished by the use of
shorter sentences, the active voice, and common words, except for
necessary technical terms. (00-008)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 05/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AC98
_______________________________________________________________________
357. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS: PLAIN LANGUAGE REWRITE OF 7 CFR PART
251, THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TEFAP)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7501 to 7516
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 251
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule makes no changes in the meaning of the regulations;
it is only a reorganization and rewriting of the existing text in plain
language. Our goal in rewriting is simple and two-fold: Allow the
reader to quickly find and easily understand desired subject matter.
The rewrite accomplishes our first goal by presenting material in a
more logical sequence where needed, and most importantly, by splitting
the text into much smaller and more easily scanned units. We have
greatly increased the number of sections within the part, also
increased the number of paragraphs within each of the new sections, and
made greater use of italicized headings. By increasing the number of
sections, we have `flattened' the regulation's structure. This in turn
generally allows the elimination of at least one level of codification,
despite the increased number of paragraphs and subparagraphs within
each section. The result is much easier scanning of the sections for
subject matter, further aided by the italicized headings. Each section
is headed by a question on a major aspect of the regulations, which is
then answered in the headings and paragraphs which follow. Finally, our
second goal, greater comprehensibility, is accomplished by the use of
shorter sentences, the active voice, and common words, except for
necessary technical terms. (00-009)
[[Page 61385]]
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 05/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________
358. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS: PLAIN LANGUAGE REWRITE OF 7 CFR PART
252, THE NATIONAL COMMODITY PROCESSING PROGRAM (NCP)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1431
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 252
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule makes no changes in the meaning of the regulations;
it is only a reorganization and rewriting of the existing text in plain
language. Our goal in rewriting is simple and two-fold: Allow the
reader to quickly find and easily understand desired subject matter.
The rewrite accomplishes our first goal by presenting material in a
more logical sequence where needed, and most importantly, by splitting
the text into much smaller and more easily scanned units. We have
greatly increased the number of sections within the part, also
increased the number of paragraphs within each of the new sections, and
made greater use of italicized headings. By increasing the number of
sections, we have `flattened' the regulation's structure. This in turn
generally allows the elimination of at least one level of codification,
despite the increased number of paragraphs and subparagraphs within
each section. The result is much easier scanning of the sections for
subject matter, further aided by the italicized headings. Each section
is headed by a question on a major aspect of the regulations, which is
then answered in the headings and paragraphs which follow. Finally, our
second goal, greater comprehensibility, is accomplished by the use of
shorter sentences, the active voice, and common words, except for
necessary technical terms. (00-010)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 05/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________
359. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS: PLAIN LANGUAGE REWRITE OF 7 CFR PART
253, THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2011 to 2036
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 253
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule makes no changes in the meaning of the regulations;
it is only a reorganization and rewriting of the existing text in plain
language. Our goal in rewriting is simple and twofold: Allow the reader
to quickly find and easily understand desired subject matter. The
rewrite accomplishes our first goal by presenting material in a more
logical sequence where needed, and most importantly, by splitting the
text into much smaller and more easily scanned units. We have greatly
increased the number of sections within the part, also increased the
number of paragraphs within each of the new sections, and made greater
use of italicized headings. By increasing the number of sections, we
have `flattened' the regulation's structure. This in turn generally
allows the elimination of at least one level of codification, despite
the increased number of paragraphs and subparagraphs within each
section. The result is much easier scanning of the sections for subject
matter, further aided by the italicized headings. Each section is
headed by a question on a major aspect of the regulations, which is
then answered in the headings and paragraphs which follow. Finally, our
second goal, greater comprehensibility, is accomplished by the use of
shorter sentences, the active voice, and common words, except for
necessary technical terms. (00-011)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 05/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________
360. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS: PLAIN LANGUAGE REWRITE OF 7 CFR PART
254, THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR) IN
OKLAHOMA
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: PL 97-98, sec. 1338; PL 95-113
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 254
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule makes no changes in the meaning of the regulations;
it is only a reorganization and rewriting of the existing text in plain
language. Our goal in rewriting is simple and twofold: Allow the reader
to quickly find and easily understand desired subject matter. The
rewrite accomplishes our first goal by presenting material in a more
logical sequence where needed, and most importantly, by splitting the
text into much smaller and more easily scanned units. We have greatly
increased the number of sections within the part, also increased the
number of paragraphs within each of the new sections, and made greater
use of italicized headings. By increasing the number of sections, we
have `flattened' the regulation's
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structure. This in turn generally allows the elimination of at least
one level of codification, despite the increased number of paragraphs
and subparagraphs within each section. The result is much easier
scanning of the sections for subject matter, further aided by the
italicized headings. Each section is headed by a question on a major
aspect of the regulations, which is then answered in the headings and
paragraphs which follow. Finally, our second goal, greater
comprehensibility, is accomplished by the use of shorter sentences, the
active voice, and common words, except for necessary technical terms.
(00-012)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 05/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________
361. IMPLEMENTATION OF POULTRY SUBSTITUTION PILOT AS PERMANENT AND
MODIFICATION OF COMMODITY RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 612c; 7 USC 612c note; 7 USC 1431; 7
USC 1431b; 7 USC 1431e; 7 USC 1431 note; 7 USC 1446a-1; 7 USC 1859; 7
USC 2014; 7 USC 2025; 15 USC 713c; 22 USC 1922; 42 USC 1751; 42 USC
1755; 42 USC 1758; 42 USC 1760 to 1761; 42 USC 1762a; 42 USC 1766; 42
USC 3030a; 42 USC 5179 to 5180
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 250.14; 7 CFR 250.16; 7 CFR 250.30
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: 1) Poultry and fruit and vegetables may currently be
substituted for commodities under pilots and waivers. Due to the
success of these programs, the regulations will be changed to allow
such commercial substitution on a permanent basis. 2) Due to changes in
the commercial market and the food donation program, the Department
will allow vendors to use their own labels in place of USDA donated
labels for school programs. This will complicate school's recordkeeping
and inventory procedures. The regulations will be modified to
accommodate the change in labels. (01-001)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 02/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AD08
_______________________________________________________________________
362. <bullet> SPECIAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS: UNIFORM FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
REGULATIONS; NONDISCRETIONARY TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 31 USC 503, 111 and 7501; PL 98-502; PL 104-156
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 210, 215, 220, 225, and 235
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule makes a number of technical changes to the
regulations governing the National School Lunch Program, the Special
Milk Program for Children, the School Breakfast Program, the Child and
Adult Care Food Program, the Summer Food Service Program, and State
Administrative Expense Funds. The United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) is revising its grants management regulations in
order to bring the entitlement programs it administers under the same
regulations that already apply to nonentitlement programs and to
identify exceptions to these general rules that apply only to
entitlement programs. (01-008)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive,
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
_______________________________________________________________________
363. STATE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE FUNDS: PLAIN LANGUAGE REWRITE
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 235
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
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Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________
364. NUTRITION EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM: 7 CFR PART 227, PLAIN
LANGUAGE REWRITE
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 227
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________
365. STATE AGENCY LIABILITIES AND FEDERAL SANCTIONS, 7 CFR 276
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 276
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AD04
_______________________________________________________________________
366. PAYMENTS OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF STATE AGENCIES, 7 CFR
277
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 277
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________
367. <bullet> SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM: PLAIN LANGUAGE REVISION AND
REORGANIZATION (7 CFR 220)
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2011 to 2036
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 220
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: 7 CFR 220 has been rewritten in plain language format. The
document contains only plain language writing and format changes. No
policy has been changed, added, or deleted by this rewrite. (01-003)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________
368. <bullet> WIC: PLAIN LANGUAGE REWRITE OF 7 CFR PART 248, FARMERS'
MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1786
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 248
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule makes no changes in the meaning of the regulations;
it is only a reorganization and rewriting of the existing text in plain
language. Our goal in rewriting is simple and two-fold: Allow the
reader to quickly find and easily understand desired subject matter.
The rewrite accomplishes our first goal by presenting material in a
more logical sequence where needed and, most importantly, by splitting
the text into much smaller and more easily scanned units. We have
greatly increased the number of sections within the part, also
increased the number of paragraphs within each of the new sections, and
made greater use of italicized headings. By increasing the number of
sections, we have `flattened' the regulation's structure. This in turn
generally allows the elimination of at least one level of codification,
despite the increased number of paragraphs and subparagraphs within
each section. The result is much easier scanning of the sections for
subject matter, further aided by the italicized headings. Each section
is headed by a question on a major aspect of the regulations, which is
then answered in the headings and paragraphs which follow. Finally, our
second goal, greater comprehensibility, is accomplished by the use of
shorter sentences, the active voice, and common words, except for
necessary technical terms. (01-004)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 10/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Room 910, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________
369. <bullet> FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON INDIAN RESERVATION: RESOURCE
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS, EXTENDED CERTIFICATION PERIODS, AND TRANSITIONAL
BENEFITS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2011 to 2032
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 253; 7 CFR 254
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would amend FDPIR regulations to: 1)
Increase the standard FDPIR resource limit from $1750 to $2000 per
household
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(households that include a member or members age 60 or over shall
continue to have a resource limit of $3000); 2) allow a resource
exclusion for the first $1500 of the value of one pre-paid funeral
arrangement per household member (in instances where the total value of
the agreement is not already excluded because it is funded under a life
insurance policy or an inaccessible trust fund; 3) allow households in
which all members are elderly or disabled to be certified for up to 24
months, provided that the State agency contacts the household at least
once every 12 months; and 4) allow States the option to provide
transitional FDPIR benefits (for 3 months), at a minimum, to households
with earnings that leave the Temporary Assistance Program for Needy
Families (TANF). All of the above provisions conform to Food Stamp
Program policy and will ensure consistent treatment between the two
programs. (01-005)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive,
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AD12
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
_______________________________________________________________________
370. DISCLOSURE OF FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION UNDER
THE SCHOOL NUTRITION, SUMMER FOOD SERVICE, AND CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD
PROGRAMS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 215; 7 CFR 225; 7 CFR 226; 7 CFR 245
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn--Incorporated into RIN
0584-AC95 01/11/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________
371. NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH AND SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMS: IDENTIFICATION
OF BLENDED BEEF, PORK, POULTRY, OR SEAFOOD PRODUCTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 210; 7 CFR 220
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/24/01 66 FR 38349
Final Action Effective 08/24/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 605-0220
Email: sheri.ackerman@fns.usda.gov
RIN: 0584-AC92
BILLING CODE 3410-30-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Prerule Stage
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
372. POULTRY INSPECTION: REVISION OF FINISHED PRODUCT STANDARDS WITH
RESPECT TO INGESTA
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 9 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0583-AC77
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
373. GRANT AND INAUGURATION OF INSPECTION
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 21 USC 601 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 304; 9 CFR 305
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: FSIS is proposing to clarify the regulations in 9 CFR parts
304 and 305, which provide for grant and inauguration of inspection in
meat and poultry establishments to address
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issues raised by the Office of Inspector General and others.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn, Director, Regulations and
Directives Development Staff, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety
and Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________
374. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR BACON
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 10 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0583-AC49
_______________________________________________________________________
375. REFORM OF REGULATIONS ON IMPORTED MEAT AND POULTRY PRODUCTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 451 et seq; 21 USC 601 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 327; 9 CFR 381
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: As part of its continuing regulatory reform effort, FSIS is
proposing to consolidate and streamline the regulations governing the
importation of livestock and poultry products to make them consistent
with the regulatory approach the Agency has taken in its Pathogen
Reduction/Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (PR/HACCP)
regulations and related rulemakings. FSIS is proposing to eliminate
obsolete provisions and, where appropriate, to replace command-and-
control provisions with performance standards. The Agency is proposing
to require establishments where import inspection is conducted to have
documented process controls that parallel in some respects the HACCP
and other documented systems that establishments where inspection of
domestic products is conducted must have.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn, Director, Regulations and
Directives Development Staff, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety
and Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC56
_______________________________________________________________________
376. EGG AND EGG PRODUCTS INSPECTION REGULATIONS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 11 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0583-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________
377. LABELING--GENERIC APPROVAL AND REGULATION CONSOLIDATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 451 to 470; 21 USC 601 to 695
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 327; 9 CFR 381; 9 CFR 412
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will continue an effort initiated several
years ago by amending FSIS's regulations to expand the types of
labeling that are generically approved. FSIS plans to propose that the
submission of labeling for approval prior to use be limited to certain
types of labeling, as specified in the regulations. In addition, FSIS
plans to reorganize and amend the regulations by consolidating labeling
rules that currently are stated separately for livestock products and
poultry products (in part 317, subpart A, and part 381, subpart N,
respectively) and by amending their provisions to set out clearly
various circumstances under which these products are misbranded.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn, Director, Regulations and
Directives Development Staff, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety
and Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________
378. PATHOGEN REDUCTION; HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS
(HACCP) SYSTEMS; ADDITIONS TO GENERIC E. COLI CRITERIA
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 12 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0583-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________
379. ELIMINATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR TOTAL QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEMS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 394 et seq; 21 USC 451 et seq; 21 USC 601 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 318; 9 CFR 381
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would amend the meat and poultry
inspection regulations by removing all requirements relating to total
quality control (TQC) systems. A TQC system is a comprehensive, planned
documented system of activities intended to ensure the stability of
processes and the uniformity of products throughout a manufacturing
plant. The proposal would remove the design requirements for TQC
systems and the requirements for FSIS prior approval, or approval
before implementation, of such systems. The proposal also would amend
the regulations governing the operating schedules of official
establishments to remove the provisions concerning establishments with
approved TQC systems.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn, Director, Regulations and
Directives Development Staff, Department of
[[Page 61390]]
Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________
380. PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 553
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 392
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: FSIS is proposing to amend its regulations to add a new part
that prescribes procedures for the submission, consideration, and
disposition of petitions for rulemaking. The proposal also describes
the Agency's expectations for the type of documentation that must be
submitted in support of a petition and that will facilitate regulatory
development. FSIS is proposing this action to provide clear guidance to
those who would like to participate in the rulemaking process by
petitioning FSIS to issue, amend, or repeal a rule administered by the
Agency.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn, Director, Regulations and
Directives Development Staff, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety
and Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________
381. CLASSES OF POULTRY UPDATING POULTRY CLASS STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 451
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 381.170(a)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: FSIS is proposing to amend the official U.S. classes of
poultry so that they more accurately and clearly describe the
characteristics of poultry in the market today. Poultry classes are
defined primarily in terms of age and sex of the bird. Genetic
improvements and new poultry management techniques have reduced the
grow-out period for some poultry classes while extensive cross breeding
has produced poultry with higher meat yields but blurred breed
distinctions. This action is being taken to ensure that poultry
products are labeled in a truthful and non-misleading manner.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Post, Director, Labeling and Consumer Protection
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 205-0279
RIN: 0583-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________
382. <bullet> ELIMINATION OF CHILLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS
FOR READY-TO-COOK POULTRY (SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 13 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0583-AC87
_______________________________________________________________________
383. <bullet> EMERGENCY REGULATIONS TO PREVENT MEAT FOOD AND MEAT
PRODUCTS THAT MAY CONTAIN THE BSE AGENT FROM ENTERING COMMERCE
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 14 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0583-AC88
_______________________________________________________________________
384. <bullet> INCREASES IN FEES FOR MEAT, POULTRY, AND EGG PRODUCTS
INSPECTION SERVICES--FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2002
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Legal Authority: 21 USC 601 et seq; 21 USC 451 et seq; 21 USC 1031 et
seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 391.2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Food Safety and Inspection Service is proposing to
increase the fees it charges meat and poultry establishments, egg
products plants, importers, and exporters for providing voluntary
inspection services, overtime and holiday inspection services,
identification services, certification services, and laboratory
services. These proposed fee increases reflect the national and
locality pay raise for Federal employees and inflationary costs. FSIS
is proposing to make the fee increases effective as soon as possible.
At this time, FSIS is not proposing to change the fee it charges for
the accredited Laboratory Program. The Agency is also proposing to add
part 592 to title 9 of the CFR to raise fees for the voluntary
inspection of egg products.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/16/01 66 FR 52548
NPRM Comment Period End 11/15/01
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn, Director, Regulations and
Directives Development Staff, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety
and Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC89
[[Page 61391]]
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
385. BEEF OR PORK WITH BARBECUE SAUCE; REVISION OF STANDARDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 601 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 319
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has been
petitioned to amend the Federal meat inspection regulations by removing
a meat yield requirement for the standardized products `Beef With
Barbecue Sauce' and `Pork With Barbecue Sauce.' Current regulations for
these products require that the product contain not less than 50
percent of the species identified on the label and that the weight of
the cooked pork or beef not exceed 70 percent of the uncooked weight of
the meat. The first requirement is consistent with other meat and sauce
requirements, but the second requirement is not. The petitioner asserts
that the product standard (promulgated in 1952) does not reflect
current production practices or the commercial marketability of beef or
pork with barbecue sauce. The petitioner further states that producers
of these products are at a competitive disadvantage with other meat and
sauce producers, because other meat and sauce producers do not have a
70 percent yield requirement. For example, producers of the
standardized products `Beef with Gravy,' `Meat Pies,' and `Spaghetti
with Meat and Sauce' and similar standardized products do not have any
meat yield requirements.
FSIS has determined that the petitioner's request should be granted.
This action would permit fair competition between meat and barbecue
sauce producers, and poultry and sauce producers, and would provide
consistent requirements in both the meat and poultry inspection
regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/03/97 62 FR 46450
NPRM Comment Period End 11/03/97
Final Action 02/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn, Director, Regulations and
Directives Development Staff, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety
and Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC09
_______________________________________________________________________
386. MEAT PRODUCED BY ADVANCED MEAT/BONE SEPARATION MACHINERY AND
RECOVERY SYSTEMS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 15 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0583-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________
387. INCORPORATION OF FOOD AND COLOR ADDITIVES INTO 21 CFR
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 602 et seq; 21 USC 451 et seq; 21 USC 321 et
seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 318.7; 9 CFR 381.147
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule will amend the meat and poultry inspection
regulations by completing earlier efforts to incorporate current
listings in 9 CFR into 21 CFR.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Post, Director, Labeling and Consumer Protection
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 205-0279
RIN: 0583-AC69
_______________________________________________________________________
388. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR ON-LINE ANTIMICROBIAL REPROCESSING OF
PRE-CHILL POULTRY CARCASSES
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 16 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0583-AC73
_______________________________________________________________________
389. SHARING RECALL DISTRIBUTION LISTS WITH STATE AND OTHER FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 552; 7 CFR 1.3; 7 CFR 2.7
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 390
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: FSIS will add regulations concerning sharing distribution
lists with State and other Federal Government agencies during a food
recall.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/19/00 65 FR 56503
NPRM Comment Period End 11/20/00
Final Action 02/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn, Director, Regulations and
Directives Development Staff, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety
and Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________
390. AGENCY ORGANIZATION
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 21 USC 451 to 470; 21 USC 601 to 695; 21 USC 1031 to
1056
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 300; 9 CFR 301; 9 CFR 306; 9 CFR 320; 9 CFR 381; 9
CFR 590
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rulemaking will amend FSIS's regulations adopted under
the FMIA, PPIA, and EPIA by updating and consolidating organizational
provisions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn, Director, Regulations and
Directives
[[Page 61392]]
Development Staff, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and
Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________
391. LABELING OF NATURAL OR REGENERATED COLLAGEN SAUSAGE CASINGS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 601 to 695; 7 USC 138f; 7 USC 450; 21 USC 451
to 470
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 381
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: FSIS is requiring that the source of natural sausage casings
be disclosed on the product label if they are derived from a different
type of meat or poultry than the meat or poultry in the enclosed
sausage. Establishments producing, manufacturing, or using natural
sausage casings or sausages encased in natural casings are also
required to maintain records documenting the source of the casings.
FSIS is requiring that the labels of sausage products encased in
regenerated collagen casings disclose the use of the regenerated
collagen casing. However, FSIS is not requiring that records on the
source of the regenerated collagen casings be kept.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/17/97 62 FR 38220
NPRM Comment Period End 09/15/97
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn, Director, Regulations and
Directives Development Staff, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety
and Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________
392. FOOD STANDARDS: REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBSTANTIVE STANDARDIZED MEAT AND
POULTRY PRODUCTS NAMED BY USE OF AN EXPRESSED NUTRIENT CONTENT CLAIM AND
A STANDARDIZED TERM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 601; 21 USC 451
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 381.172; 9 CFR 319.10
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: FSIS is amending the Federal meat and poultry inspection
regulations to establish a general definition and standard of identity
for standardized meat and poultry products that have been modified to
qualify for use of an expressed nutrient content claim in their product
names. These products will be identified by an expressed nutrient
content claim, such as `fat free,' `low fat,' and `light,' in
conjunction with an appropriate standardized term. FSIS is taking this
action to 1) assist consumers to maintain healthy dietary practices by
providing for modified versions of standardized meat and poultry
products that have reductions of certain constituents that are of
health concern to some people, 2) increase regulatory flexibility and
support product innovation and, 3) provide consumers with an
informative nutrition labeling system.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/29/95 60 FR 67474
NPRM Comment Period End 02/27/96
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Post, Director, Labeling and Consumer Protection
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 205-0279
RIN: 0583-AC82
_______________________________________________________________________
393. MANDATORY INSPECTION OF RATITES AND SQUABS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 451 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 361; 9 CFR 381
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: FSIS is amending the regulations to include ratites and
squabs under mandatory poultry inspection.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule Effective 04/26/01
Interim Final Rule 05/01/01 66 FR 21631
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/02/01
Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Arshad Hussain, Staff Director, Inspection and
Enforcement Standards Development Staff, Department of Agriculture,
Food Safety and Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-3219
RIN: 0583-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
394. TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND OTHER HANDLING OF POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS FOODS
Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 308; 9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 325; 9 CFR 381
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 11/22/96 61 FR 59372
ANPRM Comment Period End 02/20/97
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn
[[Page 61393]]
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________
395. ANTE-MORTEM AND POST-MORTEM INSPECTION OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 309; 9 CFR 310; 9 CFR 381
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC43
_______________________________________________________________________
396. REQUIREMENTS FOR DISPOSITION AND DISPOSAL OF INSPECTED RAW MEAT AND
POULTRY PRODUCTS
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 311; 9 CFR 314; 9 CFR 320; 9 CFR 325; 9 CFR 381; 9
CFR 428; 9 CFR 455
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC44
_______________________________________________________________________
397. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR READY-TO-EAT MEAT AND POULTRY PRODUCTS
Priority: Economically Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 381; 9 CFR 430
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/27/01 66 FR 12590
NPRM Comment Period End 05/29/01
NPRM Extended Comment Period 07/03/01 66 FR 35112
NPRM Comment Period End 09/10/01
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC46
_______________________________________________________________________
398. REWORKING OF MEAT AND POULTRY CARCASSES ACCIDENTALLY CONTAMINATED
DURING EVISCERATION
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 310; 9 CFR 381; 9 CFR 433
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________
399. NUTRITION LABELING OF GROUND OR CHOPPED MEAT AND POULTRY PRODUCTS
AND SINGLE-INGREDIENT PRODUCTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 381
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/18/01 66 FR 4970
NPRM Comment Period End 04/18/01
NPRM Comment Period End 07/17/01
Extension of Comment Period 07/20/01 66 FR 20213
Final Action 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Post
Phone: 202 205-0279
RIN: 0583-AC60
_______________________________________________________________________
400. FOOD LABELING; NUTRIENT CONTENT CLAIMS, DEFINITION OF THE TERM
HEALTHY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 381
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/28/99 64 FR 72490
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 01/27/00
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Post
Phone: 202 205-0279
RIN: 0583-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________
401. FOOD STANDARDS; GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS MODERNIZATION
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Post
Phone: 202 205-0279
RIN: 0583-AC72
[[Page 61394]]
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
402. PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR THE CHILLING OR OTHER PROCESSING OF
LIVESTOCK CARCASSES AND READY-TO-COOK POULTRY
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 381
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 07/30/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________
403. OTHER CONSUMER PROTECTION ACTIVITIES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 318; 9 CFR 319; 9 CFR 381
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 07/26/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________
404. TERMINOLOGY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 301; 9 CFR 311; 9 CFR 327;; 9 CFR 381; 9 CFR 590
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 07/26/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC79
_______________________________________________________________________
405. <bullet> PRODUCT LABELING: DEFINING UNITED STATES CATTLE AND
UNITED STATES FRESH BEEF PRODUCTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 601 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 317 and 327
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: FSIS is seeking comments on the need to clarify the
definition of `U.S. Cattle' and `U.S. fresh beef products' for labeling
purposes. The secretary, USDA, has been directed to promulgate
regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 08/07/01 66 FR 41160
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn, Director, Regulations and
Directives Development Staff, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety
and Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________
406. <bullet> ELIMINATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTIAL QUALITY CONTROL
PROGRAMS; CERTIFICATION OF SCALES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 451 to 470; 21 USC 601 to 695
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 381
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: FSIS is amending sections 317.21(d) and 381.121d of the
Federal meat and poultry inspection regulations to permit FSIS-
inspected establishments to have, in lieu of certification by State or
local agencies or State-licensed repair firms or persons, alternative
documented procedures for showing that the scales meet the requirements
of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44.
The alternative documented procedures could be a partial quality
control (PQC) program for net weight (for which FSIS no longer has
approval or design requirements), a total quality control (TQC) system
provision, or other procedures showing the establishment's scales meet
NIST Handbook 44 requirements. FSIS has determined that the regulatory
provisions in question are unduly restrictive and should include an
option for the establishments to have alternative documented procedures
showing that scales meet NIST Handbook 44 requirements.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/18/00 65 FR 56262
NPRM Comment Period End 10/03/00
Final Action 10/16/01 66 FR 52484
Final Action Effective 11/15/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Daniel L. Engeljohn, Director, Regulations and
Directives Development Staff, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety
and Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-5627
RIN: 0583-AC86
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[[Page 61395]]
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
_______________________________________________________________________
407. <bullet> PROGRAM TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PROMOTE U.S.
AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS TO EMERGING MARKETS (EMERGING MARKETS PROGAM)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to establish regulations applicable to the
Emerging Marketing Program, currently authorized by the Food,
Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 and amended by the
Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996. The Emerging
Markets Program currently operates under agency guidelines. The
proposed rule would amend and codify the existing guidelines.
Codification of the guidelines should not change program administration
noticeably. Because the program is already in operation under agency
guidelines, this proposal would have no significant impact on the U.S.
economy.
The proposed rule will provide specific regulations concerning program
administration. Significant provisions include definition of emerging
market and country eligibility, program objectives and priorities,
eligible organizations, qualification requirements, application and
review processes, decisions and appeals, reimbursement rules and
procedures, reporting requirements, evaluations, and program controls.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kimberly Chisley, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 6087, South Building,
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-2568
Fax: 202 720-3814
Email: chisleyk@fas.usda.gov
RIN: 0551-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
_______________________________________________________________________
408. <bullet> PROGRAM TO ASSIST U.S. PRODUCERS IN DEVELOPING DOMESTIC
MARKETS FOR VALUE-ADDED WHEAT GLUTEN AND WHEAT STARCH PRODUCTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 714c
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1482
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The rule provides for a 2-year program to assist U.S. wheat
gluten producers in fully adjusting to import competition by
transitioning the industry from production of basic bulk commodities to
production of value-added commodities where the market potential is
more viable. U.S. producers of wheat gluten, who meet the eligibility
requirements of the rule and submit the required market development
plans, will receive an annual lump sum payment by CCC to conduct
specific program activities aimed at facilitating the transition to
value-added wheat gluten products for sale in the domestic market.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/08/01 66 FR 30801
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/09/01
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kimberly Chisley, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 6087, South Building,
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-2568
Fax: 202 720-3814
Email: chisleyk@fas.usda.gov
RIN: 0551-AA60
_______________________________________________________________________
409. <bullet> FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) REGULATIONS FOR THE
FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule is issued in accordance with the regulations
of the Secretary of Agriculture, 7 CFR part 1--Administrative
Regulations, subpart A--Official Records, 1.3, Agency Implementing
Regulations, for the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kimberly Chisley, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 6087, South Building,
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-2568
Fax: 202 720-3814
Email: chisleyk@fas.usda.gov
RIN: 0551-AA61
[[Page 61396]]
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
_______________________________________________________________________
410. CCC SUPPLIER CREDIT GUARANTEE PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1493
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/19/95 60 FR 37025
NPRM Comment Period End 09/18/95
Interim Final Rule 07/01/96 61 FR 33825
Interim Final Rule Effective 08/30/96
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 12/30/96
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kimberly Chisley
Phone: 202 720-2568
Fax: 202 720-3814
Email: chisleyk@fas.usda.gov
Tamoria Thompson
Phone: 202 690-1690
Email: thompsont@fas.usda.gov
RIN: 0551-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________
411. FACILITY GUARANTEE PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 17; 7 CFR 1493
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/01/93 58 FR 11786
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 06/01/93
Interim Final Rule 08/08/97 62 FR 42651
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 10/07/97
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kimberly Chisley
Phone: 202 720-2568
Fax: 202 720-3814
Email: chisleyk@fas.usda.gov
Tamoria Thompson
Phone: 202 690-1690
Email: thompsont@fas.usda.gov
RIN: 0551-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
_______________________________________________________________________
412. EXPORT SALES REPORTING REQUIREMENT
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 20
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/25/01 66 FR 38526
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kimberly Chisley
Phone: 202 720-2568
Fax: 202 720-3814
Email: chisleyk@fas.usda.gov
Tamoria Thompson
Phone: 202 690-1690
Email: thompsont@fas.usda.gov
RIN: 0551-AA51
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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Forest Service (FS)
_______________________________________________________________________
413. HYDROPOWER APPLICATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 551; 43 USC 1761
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 251
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Forest Service is revising its current policy and
procedures, implemented in February 1987, concerning administration of
hydropower authorizations and the processing of proposals for
hydropower projects affecting National Forest System lands. These
revisions are necessary to make Agency policy and procedures consistent
with regulatory changes by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC). The proposed policy was published in the Federal Register on
May 22, 1995 (60 FR 27153), for a 60-day public comment period, which
was extended for another 45 days (60 FR 36401). As a result of the
comments received, substantial changes were made to the proposed policy
(60 FR 36401). Therefore, the Forest Service is publishing a revised
proposed policy for public comment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/22/95 60 FR 27153
NPRM Comment Period Extended 07/17/95 60 FR 36401
NPRM Comment Period End 09/05/95
Second NPRM 04/00/02
Second NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AA47
[[Page 61397]]
_______________________________________________________________________
414. SMALL TRACTS ACT REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 521(c) to 521(i)
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 254
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Implementation of the Agency's Small Tracts regulations
(adopted in 1984) has revealed an inadvertent inconsistency between the
regulations at 36 CFR 254.35(f) and 254.41(a) and the legislative
history of the Small Tracts Act of January 12, 1983. The regulations
imply that the disposal of mineral fractions by sale can only be made
in response to an application from an abutting landowner, thus
discouraging the conveyance by sale to the public. The Act clearly
authorizes sale of mineral fractions to the public through public sale,
as well as individual applications, provided that certain conditions
are met. The revisions will clarify the application of the Act to
ensure that both individual applications and public sale are
permissible means of disposing of qualifying tracts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AA79
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415. SPECIES SURPLUS TO DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING NEEDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 620 et seq
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 223.200
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would amend 36 CFR 223.200 to list species
proposed to be surplus to domestic manufacturing needs. This proposed
rule would implement a portion of section 620a(b) of the Forest
Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 620
et seq.). Section 620a(a) of the Act provides that no person who
acquires unprocessed timber originating from Federal lands west of the
100th meridian in the contiguous 48 States may export such timber from
the United States, or sell, trade, exchange, or otherwise convey such
timber from the United States, unless such timber has been determined
under subsection (b) to be surplus to the needs of timber manufacturing
facilities in the United States. Section 620a(b) of the Act provides
that the prohibition contained in section (a) shall not apply to
specific quantities of grades and species of unprocessed timber
originating in Federal lands which the Secretary determines, through
rulemaking, to be surplus to domestic manufacturing needs.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB27
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416. SALE AND DISPOSAL OF NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM TIMBER; EXTENSION OF
TIMBER SALE CONTRACTS TO PERMIT URGENT REMOVAL OF OTHER TIMBER
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 472a; 16 USC 618; 16 USC 620
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 223.50; 36 CFR 223.53
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule and policy change will provide for extension of
National Forest System (NFS) timber sale contracts when such extension
will permit the prompt removal and utilization of non-NFS timber
damaged by catastrophic events. The change will define the
responsibilities of the parties for requesting and approving such
extensions and specify when such extension should be approved. This
change will also allow for the use of scarce timber resources and the
recovery of economic benefits from timber that might otherwise be lost
because of contractual obligations to harvest undamaged timber.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB48
_______________________________________________________________________
417. LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1011(f); 16 USC 472; 16 USC 551; 16 USC 559(a)
to 559(g); 40 USC 484(m)
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 262
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In February 1994, the Forest Service published proposed rule
changes for parts 261 and 262 of title 36 of the Code of Federal
Regulations. Due to the high level of interest in and comment on part
261, the decision was made to publish a second proposed rule. The
majority of the public comment on part 262 referred to the definition
section, which has been revised to respond to those comments. The
Forest Service has decided to issue a second proposed rule for comment
on part 262, Law Enforcement Support Activities. Proposed revisions to
part 261 will proceed separately.
In addition, the proposed amendment to 36 CFR part 262, Law Enforcement
Support Activities, would amend the rules that govern monetary rewards
and payments for information leading to the arrest and conviction of
people who harm natural resources or threaten employees. The proposed
rule would
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remove established rewards for damaging or stealing yew trees, the
natural source of taxol, as taxol is now produced synthetically. The
change also would clarify the procedures in subpart B for
administrative impoundments and removals of livestock, dogs, and
personal property.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/16/94 59 FR 7880
NPRM Comment Period End 05/18/94
Second NPRM 05/00/02
Second NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB61
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418. NONCOMPETITIVE SALE OF TIMBER
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 472(a)
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 223.85
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would revise 36 CFR 223.85 by removing
references to section 2001(k) of Public Law 104-19 (109 Stat. 246) and
define `extraordinary conditions' to allow forest officers, without
advertisement, to make modifications to timber and forest product
sales, which result in the substitution of timber or forest products
from outside the sale area specified in the contract. Under the
proposed rule, substitute timber or forest products would have to come
from the same administrative national forest and meet Agency
requirements for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act
and other environmental laws. This proposed rule would not compel a
timber purchaser to accept a timber sale modification offered under
this rule. The rule only authorizes the Forest Service to propose
modifications and to enter into discussions with purchasers on such
modifications.
This proposed rule will reduce timber sale cancellations and partial
cancellations, thus reducing future damage claims on timber sales.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB70
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419. CLARIFICATION OF EXEMPTIONS FROM SPECIAL-USE AUTHORIZATIONS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 16 USC 477 to 482; 16 USC 551; 43 USC 1761 to 1771
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 251.50(c)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In April 1997, the Forest Service completed a reengineering
study of its special uses program on how to manage the program in a
more businesslike, customer-service-oriented way. The Agency proposes
the following revisions to 36 CFR 251.50 that would implement
recommendations from this study. The study determined that many units
are issuing special use authorizations unnecessarily, thereby
increasing workloads. The study concluded that the Agency should
clarify the special uses rules at section 251.50(a) to make explicitly
clear that special use authorizations should not be issued for
activities that are regulated by other Forest Service regulations; for
example, those governing the disposal of timber (part 223); minerals
(part 228); the use of forest development roads and trails (part 212
and section 251.110); and the grazing of cattle (part 222). The study
also concluded that section 251.50(d) should be revised to direct that
special use authorizations should not be issued where such
authorization would serve no land or resource management objective and
would have nominal effects on National Forest System lands; for
example, where activities are adequately regulated by other
governmental entities or where an authorized officer determines that
normal operation and maintenance by the holder is within the scope of a
right-of-way, easement, or other valid existing real property interest.
Further, the rule at section 251.50(c) would be revised to clarify
that, in emergency situations, a special use authorization should be
sought at the earliest opportunity following the emergency to ensure
that appropriate measures are carried out to protect National Forest
System lands after the emergency situation no longer exists.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB74
_______________________________________________________________________
420. SALE AND DISPOSAL OF NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM TIMBER; TIMBER EXPORT
AND SUBSTITUTION RESTRICTIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 620
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 223; 36 CFR 261
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule for timber export and substitution
restrictions would implement the Forest Resources Conservation and
Shortage Relief Act of 1990, as amended. The proposed rule defines the
certain terms necessary to facilitate uniform compliance; prohibits
transfer of unprocessed private timber for export by a person who
possesses or acquires unprocessed Federal timber; prohibits export of
such unprocessed private timber by a third or successive party;
prescribes procedures for reporting the acquisition and disposition of
NFS and private
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timber requiring domestic processing, including transfers; prescribes
procedures for identifying unprocessed National Forest Service and
private timber requiring domestic processing; and establishes
procedures for assessing civil and criminal penalties and applying
administrative remedies for violations of the Act, its implementing
regulations, and contracts subject to the Act.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB75
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421. USE OF FIXED ANCHORS IN WILDERNESS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 261
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Forest Service is proposing to issue regulations on the
use of climbing equipment in designated wilderness areas within the
National Forest System (NFS). Prior to the adoption of the Wilderness
Act, certain climbing equipment, including rock bolts, have been placed
in rock faces by climbers. This practice has continued for several
decades and is the focus of controversy among wilderness users. An
increase in the popularity of bolt-intensive form of rock climbing in
the early 1990s has fueled this controversy. Some wilderness advocates
consider rock bolts and other anchors, left behind by climbers, as
permanent improvements.
To address this issue on NFS lands, a negotiated rulemaking committee
was convened in June 2000. After four 2-day meetings, the group failed
to reach consensus on several aspects of the issue; however, consensus
was reached on other aspects. The Agency is moving forward with a
proposal that utilizes the advice of the committee and the aspects that
were agreed upon by the committee. The Agency intends to propose for
public comment several alternatives to define and regulate permanent
fixed anchors, including bolts. Resolving these issues through
rulemaking is preferable to other dispute resolution alternatives, such
as litigation or legislative amendment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB80
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422. SPECIAL FOREST PRODUCTS AND FOREST BOTANICAL PRODUCTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 223
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Forest Service proposes to promulgate regulations for
managing special forest products and forest botanical products. The
regulations will guide the Forest Service in the administration of the
broader category of special forest products. The proposed rule also
implements Public Law 106-113, Pilot Program of Charges and Fees for
Harvest of Forest Botanical Products, Appropriations Act H.R. 3423,
section 339, Forest Botanical Products. Forest botanical products
include products, such as herbs, berries, seeds, and wildflowers that
are not wood products. The intended effect of this rule is to give
guidance and consistency for the sustainability and sale of special
forest products and forest botanical products.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB81
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423. DETERMINING FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR RECREATION RESIDENCE USE
AUTHORIZATIONS
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 16 USC 497; PL 106-291, title VI
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The appropriations act for the Department of the Interior and
related agencies for fiscal year 2001 (Pub.L. 106-291) contains
provisions in title VI `Cabin User Fee Fairness Act of 2000' to ensure
consistent and fair processes for appraising the fee simple value of
recreation residence lots on National Forest System (NFS) lands. This
act (1) establishes in law that the base annual fee for recreation
residences is 5 percent of the market value of the lot; (2) changes the
appraisal cycle period from 20 years to 10 years; and (3) requires the
Secretary of Agriculture to (a) complete an inventory of utilities,
access, and facilities serving each recreation residence tract or lot
and document who paid for the installation of those improvements; (b)
develop a new set of guidelines for conducting appraisals for
recreation residences on NFS lands; (c) use a different annual indexing
indicator; and (d) issue new Agency direction to implement the
provisions of the Act within 2 years of its passage (10/11/2000). The
Forest Service proposes to publish notice in the Federal Register of
policy changes
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to the Forest Service Manual (FSM 2723) and Handbooks (FSH 2709.11,
sec. 33; and FSH 5409.12, ch. 6) that would make Agency direction
consistent with the requirements in the Act for the base annual fee and
appraisal cycle (described in the preceding items (1) and (2)) and to
request public comment on those policy changes related to the
inventory, guidelines for appraisals, and indexing indicator (described
in the preceding items (3)(a) to (3)(d). Comments will be considered in
development of the final policy.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB83
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424. <bullet> INVENTORIED ROADLESS AREAS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 472; 16 USC 551; 16 USC 1604; 42 USC 4321
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 219
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Forest Service is seeking public comment on the
management of Inventoried Roadless Areas. These areas cover 58.5
million acres, or nearly one-third of the National Forest System. On
January 12, 2001, USDA published a final rule prohibiting road
construction, reconstruction, and timber harvesting in Inventoried
Roadless Areas on National Forest System lands. On May 4, 2001, the
Secretary of Agriculture stated her intent to implement the rule, with
modifications to be proposed later. On May 10, 2001, the District Court
of Idaho preliminarily enjoined implementation of the rule. There are
seven additional lawsuits seeking to overturn the rule. Continuing
controversy over the rule, the process used to develop the rule, and
the long-term protection of roadless values, as well as legal
uncertainties, make it impractical to offer a proposed rule at this
time. However, the Secretary wants public input on these issues. This
advance notice of proposed rulemaking allows the Secretary to get
comment without prejudicing the outcome of legal proceedings which,
along with consideration of public comment and other input, will govern
whether USDA will proceed to a proposed rule.
To stabilize the management situation while the roadless rule is being
litigated, the Chief has issued interim directives to reserve the
authority for approving timber harvest and road building in roadless
areas. Notice of the interim directives was published in the Federal
Register on August 22, 2001 (66 FR 44111) with a request for public
comments for consideration in adopting final direction.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 07/10/01 66 FR 35918
ANPRM Comment Period End 09/10/01
Interim Direction 08/22/01 66 FR 44111
Interim Direction Comment End 10/22/01
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB85
_______________________________________________________________________
425. <bullet> NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
PLANNING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC et seq; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 219, subpart A
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Forest Service is proposing to revise the November 9,
2000, land and resource management planning rule. This action responds
to serious concerns raised by employees and others about the Agency's
ability to implement some provisions of the November 2000 rule. The
Agency's ability to promptly implement the November 9, 2000, planning
regulations has also been called into question through pending
litigation. A coalition of environmental organizations (Citizens for
Better Forestry et al., v. USFS (N.D. Calif.)) and a coalition of
timber and grazing interests (American Forest & Paper Association et
al., v. Veneman (D. D.C.)) have filed separate lawsuits challenging
both the implementability and the legality of the new planning
regulations on a variety of grounds. The Forest Service has been asked
to resolve deficiencies in the November 2000 rule. In so doing, the
Forest Service plans to ensure that issues or deficiencies that have
evolved from over 2 decades of forest planning are also addressed. The
goal is to develop a new rule that improves the planning process,
decisionmaking, and legal defensibility of land and resource management
plans. The goal of the Department is to have a revised planning rule in
place by the end of the calendar year.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/02
Final Action 04/00/02
Final Action Effective 05/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB86
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426. <bullet> NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT DOCUMENTATION FOR
CERTAIN SMALL ADMINISTRATIVE TIMBER SALES ON NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM
LANDS AND RESEARCH PROJECTS (FOREST SERVICE HANDBOOK 1909.15, CHAPTER
30)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In 1999, as a result of a court action, the Forest Service
lost the ability to use a categorical exclusion from National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation for small timber sales.
This category was used extensively for small timber sales to remove
hazard trees, treat insect and disease outbreaks, and provide related
timber products for local communities. As a consequence, the
responsible official must now prepare an environmental assessment (EA)
on these small volume timber sales (under 250,000 board feet of green
timber or 1 million board feet of salvage timber). This has resulted in
a Service-wide increase in environmental analysis costs and delays in
beginning and completing these small timber sale projects on the
National Forests and Research Experimental Forests. This proposal would
categorically exclude from documentation in an EA or environmental
impact statement (EIS) certain types of small timber sales in the
National Forests and Research Experimental Forests and would enable the
Agency to accomplish in a more timely and efficient manner the
treatment of small fire hazard areas, insect and disease outbreaks, and
hazard tree removal. This new categorical exclusion would be added to
the existing categories for categorical exclusions in chapter 30 of
Forest Service Handbook (FSH) 1909.15, and by Council on Environmental
Quality (CEQ) regulation, this proposal requires public notice and
opportunity to comment. For convenience and cost savings, the final
directive may be issued temporarily as an interim directive to chapter
30 of FSH 1909.15 but would be incorporated as an amendment as soon as
there are sufficient other changes to the chapter to warrant revision
of the entire chapter. Decisions using this new category may be subject
to a 30-day public comment period and administrative appeal under 36
CFR part 215
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/02
Final Action 07/00/02
Final Action Effective 07/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB88
_______________________________________________________________________
427. <bullet> NOTICE, COMMENT, AND APPEAL PROCEDURES FOR NATIONAL
FOREST SYSTEM PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 472; 16 USC 551; PL 102-381, sec 322 (Appeal
Reform Act); 106 Stat 1419 (16 USC 1612 note)
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 215 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In 1992, the Appeal Reform Act mandated the Forest Service to
develop appeal regulations for site-specific projects on National
Forest System lands. The regulations were promulgated in 1994. Seven
years of experience have shown there are certain provisions in the
regulations that consistently give rise to questions by employees and
the public and reduce efficient processing of administrative appeals.
This proposed rule would revise the appeal regulations to bring better
focus to public participation and to improve consistency in the
application of this regulation, both of which would result in improved
efficiency of the appeals process for the public and the Government.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/02
Final Action 07/00/02
Final Action Effective 08/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB89
_______________________________________________________________________
428. <bullet> REVISIONS TO ROAD MANAGEMENT POLICY (FOREST SERVICE
MANUAL CHAPTER 7710)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 551; 23 USC 205
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 212
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On January 12, 2001 (66 FR 3205), the Forest Service adopted
a new road management policy to improve the analysis and decisionmaking
of the National Forest System road system. As part of a Governmentwide
review of recently adopted rules and policies announced January 20, the
Chief has conducted an internal review of the new road management
policy. As a consequence, the Agency has identified several changes to
be made to Forest Service Manual (FSM) chapter 7710. The first of these
was to issue an interim directive (ID No. 7710-2001-1) to redelegate
the authority for extending deadlines for completion of forest-scale
analysis from the Chief to the Regional Foresters. Additionally, the ID
granted all units an additional year to complete road inventories and
analysis. This ID was effective May 31, 2001. The Agency followed with
a notice in the Federal Register with a request for comment, which has
not yet been published. The Agency also has determined that the interim
requirements of the road management policy limiting road construction
in roadless and contiguous unroaded areas are not relevant to the road
management policy; rather, these requirements should be dealt with in
the context of overall management of roadless areas. Moreover, field
units
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generally are finding it difficult to determine how to identify and map
contiguous unroaded areas, and in some recent cases involving access to
oil and gas and other minerals, the interim requirements are requiring
EISs for minimal road construction or reconstruction along the edge of
inventoried roadless areas and contiguous unroaded areas, with
resultant delays in project decisions. The Agency is preparing a second
ID to rescind these interim requirements. Although the ID will be
immediately effective, a notice with a request for comment will be
published in the Federal Register.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/02
Final Action 04/00/02
Final Action Effective 04/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB90
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Forest Service (FS)
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429. INDIAN ALLOTMENTS ON NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LANDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 472; 16 USC 551; 16 USC 1603; 43 USC 1740; 25
USC 337
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 254
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule sets forth Forest Service procedures and role in
the regulation of Indian allotments on National Forest System land. The
Indian Allotment Act, as amended, authorizes the Secretary of the
Interior to make allotments of National Forest System lands to Indians
for homesteading and agricultural and grazing purposes. The Forest
Service has relied upon USDI rules and procedures at 43 CFR 2533 to
govern its involvement in Indian allotment cases. Litigation and a
decision by the Interior Board of Land Appeals require the Forest
Service to set forth its own regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/22/87 52 FR 23473
NPRM Comment Period End 07/22/87
Final Action 03/00/02
Final Action Effective 04/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________
430. DISPOSAL OF NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER; CANCELLATION OF TIMBER SALE
CONTRACTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 472a; 16 USC 551; 16 USC 618
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 223.30; 36 CFR 223.40; 36 CFR 223.116
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Current regulations governing cancellation of National Forest
timber sale contracts do not adequately protect the Government's
financial interests in the event the Forest Service is forced to cancel
contracts due to events beyond its control arising from compliance with
environmental statutes. This rulemaking would remove an unworkable
compensation-of-damages formula and establish a termination-for-
environmental-protection clause in timber sale contracts, a standard in
most Federal procurement contracts.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/30/96 61 FR 68690
NPRM Comment Period End 02/13/97
Final Action 02/00/02
Final Action Effective 03/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB21
_______________________________________________________________________
431. COLLECTION OF REIMBURSABLE COSTS FOR PROCESSING SPECIAL-USE
APPLICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION OF SPECIAL-USE AUTHORIZATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 43 USC 1764; 30 USC 181
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 251
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The objective of this proposal is to incorporate into
regulation the authority contained in the Mineral Leasing Act and the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act to reimburse the United States
for reasonable administrative costs associated with the issuance and
administration of special-use authorizations on National Forest System
lands. It responds to a recommendation contained in GAO Audit Report
RCED-97-16 (12/96).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/24/99 64 FR 66341
NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/29/99 64 FR 72971
NPRM Comment Period End 02/04/00
Comment Period Extended 02/25/00 65 FR 10042
Comment Period End 03/09/00
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Final Action 03/00/02
Final Action Effective 04/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Cost reimbursement for processing special-use
applications and administration of special-use authorizations was
originally included under RIN 0596-AA36. All provisions pertaining to
the special-use application and administration process have been merged
with RIN 0596-AB35. Thus, this rulemaking addresses only the cost-
reimbursement provisions.
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB36
_______________________________________________________________________
432. PREFERENCE FOR VISITOR SERVICE; ALASKA NATIONAL FOREST CONSERVATION
SYSTEM UNITS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 3197
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 251
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Forest Service is issuing regulations to define and
establish procedures for administering the statutory rights and
preferences established by the Alaska National Interest Lands
Conservation Act of 1980 for historical operators, Native Corporations,
and local residents to conduct revenue producing visitor services on
certain National Forest System Lands in Alaska. The regulations are
necessary to comply with section 1307 of the Alaska National Interest
Lands Conservation Act, which requires the Secretary of Agriculture to
give preference to persons he determines by rule are local residents.
The regulations, which have been developed in close consultation with
the other Federal land managing agencies in Alaska, will apply only to
Conservation System Units administered by the Forest Service. As
applied to these regulations, administered Conservation System Units
are Forest Service National Monuments and units of the National Wild
and Scenic River Systems, National Trails System, and the National
Wilderness Preservation System in Alaska.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/25/97 62 FR 20140
NPRM Comment Period End 06/24/97
Final Action 01/00/02
Final Action Effective 02/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________
433. CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION FOR CERTAIN SPECIAL USES PERMIT ACTIONS (FSH
1909.15, CHAPTER 30)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321 to 4346
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In April 1997, the Forest Service completed a reengineering
study of its special uses program. One finding in that study was that
the Forest Service is conducting extensive National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) analysis and documentation for the renewal or
transfer of ownership of special use authorizations having no
significant effect on the human environment, either individually or
cumulatively. This level of NEPA compliance is costly, time consuming,
and not commensurate with the risk attributed to the activity.
Therefore, the Forest Service proposes to add a new category of
categorical exclusions from NEPA documentation at sections 31.1b and
31.2 of FSH 1909.15, Environmental Policy and Procedures Handbook. This
action would give clearer direction regarding the NEPA obligation, when
issuance of a special use authorization is a purely ministerial action
and no changes are proposed in permitted activities or facilities.
Further, the Forest Service proposes to amend section 30.3 to clarify
the NEPA documentation that is needed for processing applications and
authorizations under a categorical exclusion when extraordinary
circumstances exist. There is confusion surrounding section 30.3 about
the `mere presence' of an extraordinary circumstance and the
implication of a need for an Environmental Assessment (EA) or
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The Forest Service proposes to
amend this section to provide that an identified extraordinary
circumstance must clearly have a significant impact on the National
Forest resource to merit preparation of an EA or EIS.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/20/01 66 FR 48412
NPRM Comment Period End 11/19/01
Final Action 02/00/02
Final Action Effective 02/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________
434. <bullet> NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
PLANNING; EXTENSION OF COMPLIANCE DEADLINE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1600 et seq; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 219, subpart A
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department of Agriculture is proposing to amend the
November 2000 land and resource management planning rule to extend for
1 year the date specified in 36 CFR 219.35(b) by which all plan
amendments and revisions would be subject to the new planning rule
requirements. This proposed rule will allow for public comment on the
[[Page 61404]]
extension of the May 9, 2001, compliance date to May 9, 2002. The
Department has determined that the May 9, 2001, date is impracticable
for several reasons: (1) According to the new regulations, units not
publishing a draft environmental document by May 9, 2001, would be
required to abandon the 1982 rule procedures and start over using the
new planning process. Approximately 20 units of the National Forest
System have begun revising their plans under the 1982 rule, and
numerous amendments are also underway. Extensive amounts of public
involvement and analysis have already been invested in these efforts,
and most of the units are not able to meet the May 9, 2001, deadline.
The new regulations are substantially different from the 1982
regulations. As a consequence, the Agency would waste valuable time and
resources halting and restarting these planning efforts already
underway. For these reasons, it would be impracticable for the
Department to require these units to adhere to the May 9, 2001,
deadline. (2) Because of the complexity of the new regulations, the
Agency has been unable to complete the necessary policy and procedural
guidance needed to implement the new rule. In addition, training
programs have not been developed, and technical support for many of the
complex new analytical requirements of the new rule are not yet
available. (3) The Department has been made aware of serious concerns
about the Agency's ability to implement some provisions of the new
planning rule. Therefore, extending the compliance date for 1 year to
May 9, 2002, would also allow the Department to review the regulation
carefully and determine if any adjustments are necessary to improve its
implementation. Because the May 9, 2001, compliance date is imminent,
the Department simultaneously published an interim final rule that
would immediately extend the compliance deadline. While this interim
action is necessary to grant relief to the approximately 20 units that
have begun plan revisions under the 1982 regulations but cannot meet
the impending deadline, the Department believes that the public should
have an opportunity to comment on this extension. Consequently, the
Department is planning to publish a proposed rule with a request for
public comment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/17/01 66 FR 27555
NPRM Comment Period End 07/16/01
Final Action 04/00/02
Final Action Effective 05/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB87
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Forest Service (FS)
_______________________________________________________________________
435. APPEAL OF DECISIONS RELATING TO OCCUPANCY AND USE OF NATIONAL
FOREST SYSTEM LANDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 251; 36 CFR 214
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly
Phone: 703 605-4533
Fax: 703 605-5111
Email: mconnolly@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AB45
BILLING CODE 3410-11-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (AgSEC)
_______________________________________________________________________
436. GENERAL NONPROCUREMENT REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 901 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3020
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: USDA published 7 CFR part 3015, Uniform Federal Assistance
Regulations, in 1981 to establish and codify departmentwide policies
and standards for administering grants and cooperative agreements to
governmental and nongovernmental entities. Since that time, the Office
of Management and Budget has lead efforts to establish Governmentwide
common rules for governmental and nongovernmental recipients of grants
and cooperative agreements. Consequently, over the years, USDA has
codified its Governmentwide common rules in other parts of title 7 of
the CFR. This has resulted in corresponding amendments to part 3015 to
revise its scope accordingly. We are proposing to remove part 3015 and
to add part 3020 to parts of title 7. We are proposing to include other
administrative requirements that were never codified. The alternative
would be to continue to work with the disjointed, outdated part 3015.
Expected results are that the new part 3020 will be more clear and
concise and will only contain those crosscutting requirements not
included in other USDA departmentwide administrative regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
[[Page 61405]]
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Annie Walker-Bradley, Acting Division Director, Office
of the Chief Financial Officer, Department of Agriculture, Office of
the Secretary, Room 4606-S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 720-1204
RIN: 0503-AA21
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Office of the Secretary (AgSEC)
_______________________________________________________________________
437. DESIGNATION OF RURAL EMPOWERMENT ZONES AND ENTERPRISE COMMUNITIES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 25
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/27/00 65 FR 24656
NPRM Comment Period End 06/26/00
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Jay Norman Reid
Phone: 202 619-7980
RIN: 0503-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Office of the Secretary (AgSEC)
_______________________________________________________________________
438. NONDISCRIMINATION IN USDA-CONDUCTED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 15
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 11/30/99 64 FR 66709
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: David Winningham
Phone: 202 720-5212
RIN: 0503-AA15
BILLING CODE 3410-90-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Prerule Stage
Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS)
_______________________________________________________________________
439. INTERMEDIARY RELENDING PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 1932 note
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 4274, subpart D
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency is considering authorizing Intermediary Relending
Program intermediaries to sell participation agreements in their loans.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 01/00/02
ANPRM Comment Period End 03/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Wayne Stansbery, Chief, Processing Branch, Specialty
Lenders Division, Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative
Service, Room 6867/Stop 3225, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20250-3225
Phone: 202 720-6819
Fax: 202 720-6561
Email: wayne.stansbery@usda.gov
RIN: 0570-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS)
_______________________________________________________________________
440. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM--FINANCING
COOPERATIVE STOCK
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 4279, subpart B; 7 CFR 4279, subpart A
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency proposes to revise the Business and Industry
Program regulations to incorporate additional guidance and eliminate or
reduce certain requirements when financing cooperative stock. It also
proposes to develop a streamlined application form when financing
working capital, which includes cooperative stock.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/02
[[Page 61406]]
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Richard Bonnet, Sr. Loan Specialist, B&I Processing
Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service,
Room 6864/Stop 3224, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1804
Email: rick.bonnet@usda.gov
RIN: 0570-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________
441. RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANT PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 1932; 7 USC 1989; 16 USC 1005
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1942; 7 CFR 4284
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Rural Business-Cooperative Service proposes to completely
rewrite and renumber 7 CFR 1942, subpart G, to 7 CFR part 4284, subpart
B. This rewrite will incorporate public law changes and clarify
administrative regulatory procedures and guidelines in order to improve
program administration.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Amy Cavanaugh, Loan Specialist, Department of
Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Room 6867/Stop 3225,
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-3225
Phone: 202 690-2516
Fax: 202 720-6561
Email: amy.cavanaugh@usda.gov
RIN: 0570-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS)
_______________________________________________________________________
442. RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANT PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 940c
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1703, subpart B; 7 CFR 4280, subpart A
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is part of a reinvention laboratory initiative of
the Department of Agriculture and Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
The regulations will be written in a `plain language' style. The
regulation will be simpler and improve the ease of use by the public
and program beneficiaries. The regulation will be written in a question
and answer format from the perspective of questions from the applicant
under this program. The regulations will simplify the application
format, review and selection process, and recipient's recordkeeping
requirements. It will also add a section on the appeal of adverse
decisions. The comment period on the proposed rule ended February 14,
2000. The Agency received 28 written comments. The Agency conducted a
meeting, which was open to the public on August 2, 2000, to allow the
Agency to listen to oral presentations from the general public on the
proposed rule. The Agency will respond to the comments made at the
meeting in the preamble to the final rule as part of the rulemaking
processing under the Administrative Procedures Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/15/99 64 FR 69937
NPRM Comment Period End 02/14/00
Final Action 06/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Patricia Wing, Loan Specialist, Department of
Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Room 6867, South
Building, STOP 3225, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9558
Email: patricia.wing@usda.gov
RIN: 0570-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________
443. ALLOCATION FORMULAS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1940, subpart L
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend existing regulations for allocating
program funds among Agency State offices. It will add the Rural
Business Opportunity Grant Program and update the formulas used for
Rural Business Enterprise Grant and Business and Industry Programs.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/03/00 65 FR 47695
NPRM Comment Period End 10/02/00
Final Action 06/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Wayne Stansbery, Chief, Processing Branch, Specialty
Lenders Division, Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative
Service, Room 6867/Stop 3225, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20250-3225
Phone: 202 720-6819
Fax: 202 720-6561
Email: wayne.stansbery@usda.gov
RIN: 0570-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________
444. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM--DOMESTIC LAMB
INDUSTRY ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SET-ASIDE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 4279, subpart B
[[Page 61407]]
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action provides for a set-aside of $15 million in
Business and Industry Guaranteed Loans in fiscal year (FY) 2001, $15
million in FY 2002, and $5 million in FY 2003 to help fund the Domestic
Lamb Industry Adjustment Assistance Program. The set-aside is to be
effective September 30, 2000.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/30/00 65 FR 64596
Interim Final Rule Effective 10/30/00
Final Action 09/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Roland T. Woodfolk, Loan Specialist, Department of
Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Room 6864/STOP 3224
Phone: 202 690-3805
Fax: 202 690-3808
Email: roland.woodfolk@usda.gov
Richard Bonnet, Sr. Loan Specialist, B&I Processing Branch, Department
of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Room 6864/Stop
3224, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1804
Email: rick.bonnet@usda.gov
RIN: 0570-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________
445. THE RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS AND TELEVISION DEMONSTRATION
GRANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 1932; 7 USC 1989; 16 USC 1005
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1942, subpart G
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency proposes to revise its regulation by clarifying
the definition of small and emerging private business enterprise. This
action will streamline the regulation and reduce the burden to the
applicant in meeting the restricted definition.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/16/01 66 FR 27013
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 07/16/01
Final Action 05/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Amy Cavanaugh, Loan Specialist, Department of
Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Room 6867/Stop 3225,
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-3225
Phone: 202 690-2516
Fax: 202 720-6561
Email: amy.cavanaugh@usda.gov
RIN: 0570-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS)
_______________________________________________________________________
446. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM--MISCELLANEOUS
CHANGES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 4287, subpart B; 7 CFR 4279, subpart A; 7 CFR 4279,
subpart B
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Richard Bonnet
Phone: 202 720-1804
Email: rick.bonnet@usda.gov
RIN: 0570-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________
447. AFFIRMATIVE FAIR HOUSING MARKETING PLAN
Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1703 subpart B; 7 CFR 1942 subpart G; 7 CFR 4284
subpart D; 7 CFR 4287, subpart B; 7 CFR 4279, subpart B; 7 CFR 4274,
subpart D; 7 CFR 4280, subpart A; 7 CFR 4287, subpart H
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Concepcion Malazo
Phone: 202 690-3810
RIN: 0570-AA24
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS)
_______________________________________________________________________
448. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1980 subpart A; 7 CFR 1980, subpart E; 7 CFR 1942,
subpart A; 7 CFR 1951, subpart E; 7 CFR 4274, subpart I; 7 CFR 4287,
subpart H
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 09/12/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Richard Bonnet
Phone: 202 720-1804
[[Page 61408]]
Email: rick.bonnet@usda.gov
RIN: 0570-AA22
_______________________________________________________________________
449. RURAL AND RURAL AREA UNDER THE RURAL COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 4279; 7 CFR 1980; 7 CFR 1942; 7 CFR 4284
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 01/12/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: Local
Agency Contact: Bill Hagy
Phone: 202 720-7287
RIN: 0570-AA27
BILLING CODE 3410-07-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
_______________________________________________________________________
450. TELECOMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MATERIALS,
EQUIPMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq; 7 USC 1921 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1755
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) proposes to amend 7 CFR
1755 to include requirements presently contained in RUS Bulletin 345-3.
This rule would establish and codify provisions for the inclusion and
removal for products from I.P. 344-2. This rule also proposes to
integrate the existing section on field trials in the procedures for
product acceptance and inclusion in this codification, as well as
clarifying and reorganizing the field trials section.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe Jr., Director, Program Development &
Reg Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Room
4034, South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250-1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB40
_______________________________________________________________________
451. SERVICING OF WATER PROGRAMS LOANS AND GRANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1782; 7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR 1955; 7 CFR 1956
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed action combines nine existing loan-servicing
regulations of Water Programs into one. The new regulations will codify
and clarify Water Programs policy relating to loan-servicing by
incorporating simplified language without significantly changing any of
the Agency's servicing policies or procedures.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe Jr., Director, Program Development &
Reg Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Room
4034, South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250-1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB59
_______________________________________________________________________
452. MERGERS AND CONSOLIDATIONS OF ELECTRIC BORROWERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq; 7 USC 1921 et seq; 7 USC 6941 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1717
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service is proposing to amend subpart D
to provide the Administrator the flexibility to limit the amount of a
loan to a successor (surviving business entity following a merger) to
no more than 10 percent of the municipal loan authorization for a
particular fiscal year, with the balance of the limited first loan
request (if any) being considered in subsequent years. The
Administrator will consider this limitation in years where a
significant loan backlog is determined to exist.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe Jr., Director, Program Development &
Reg Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Room
4034, South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250-1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB63
[[Page 61409]]
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453. <bullet> ELECTRIC PROGRAM STANDARD CONTRACT FORMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq; 7 USC 1921 et seq; 7 USC 6941 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1724; 7 CFR 1726; 7 CFR 1755
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: RUS proposes to amend its regulations to revise its standard
forms of contracts that borrowers are required to use when contracting
for construction and procurement financed through loans made or
guaranteed by RUS, in accordance with applicable RUS regulations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 09/16/98 63 FR 49503
ANPRM Comment Period End 11/16/98
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe Jr., Director, Program Development &
Reg Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Room
4034, South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250-1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB67
_______________________________________________________________________
454. <bullet> EXEMPTIONS OF RUS OPERATIONAL CONTROLS UNDER SECTION 306E
OF THE RE ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq; 7 USC 1921 et seq; 7 USC 6941 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1710
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: RUS proposes to eliminate duplicative lists of requirements
and to eliminate RUS notification to each borrower informing them of
their exemption from operational controls status under the 110 percent
rule.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe Jr., Director, Program Development &
Reg Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Room
4034, South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250-1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB68
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
_______________________________________________________________________
455. EXTENSIONS OF PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq; 7 USC 1921 et seq; 7 USC 6941 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1721
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will add subpart B which will set forth the
procedures under which borrowers may request an extension for the
payment of principal and interest.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/09/01 66 FR 1604
NPRM Comment Period End 03/12/01
Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe Jr., Director, Program Development &
Reg Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Room
4034, South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250-1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB60
_______________________________________________________________________
456. SETTLEMENT OF DEBT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 to 950b; 7 USC 1981; PL 99-591; PL 103-354
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1717
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) proposes to amend its debt
settlement procedures to allow its Administrator to modify the
requirements borrowers must meet to receive debt settlements.
Currently, all borrowers must meet the same requirements regardless of
the amount of debt or other circumstances. The intent of the proposed
change is to facilitate debt settlements where the RUS Administrator
determines that the Government's interest in the debt can still be
protected without having the borrower meet each of the current
requirements. Such determinations would be made on a case by case
basis. While the change is expected to improve the efficiency of debt
settlements, it is not intended to alter the basic outcome of such
settlements.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe Jr., Director, Program Development &
Reg Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Room
4034, South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250-1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB61
_______________________________________________________________________
457. DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq; 7 USC 1921 et seq; 7 USC 6941 et seq
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CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1710
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency is removing subpart H in its entirety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/25/01 66 FR 20759
NPRM Comment Period End 05/25/01
Final Action 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe Jr., Director, Program Development &
Reg Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Room
4034, South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250-1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB65
_______________________________________________________________________
458. <bullet> TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM SPECIFICATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq; 7 USC 1921 et seq; 7 USC 6941 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1755
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is proposing to amend its
regulations to change the manner in which it publishes the
specifications that products need to meet for their use in
telecommunications systems of RUS Borrowers. The specifications are
currently published in the text of the CFR. This proposed rule would
eliminate this unnecessary and burdensome publication in the CFR.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe Jr., Director, Program Development &
Reg Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Room
4034, South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250-1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB69
_______________________________________________________________________
459. <bullet> DISTANCE LEARNING AND TELEMEDICINE LOAN AND GRANT PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq; 7 USC 950aaa et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1703
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: RUS is amending its regulations for the Distance Learning and
Telemedicine (DLT) Loan and Grant Program. These amendments will
clarify eligibility; change the grant minimum matching contribution;
clarify the circumstances under which transmission facilities are
funded; modify financial information requirements; adjust the
leveraging scoring criterion; clarify financial information to be
submitted; and make other minor changes and corrections. The intended
effect is to clarify procedures for DLT applicants.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe Jr., Director, Program Development &
Reg Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Room
4034, South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250-1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB70
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
_______________________________________________________________________
460. RUS APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND EXTENSIONS TO ELECTRIC PLANTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1717.603
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB38
_______________________________________________________________________
461. THE `BUY AMERICAN' REQUIREMENT
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1787
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB55
[[Page 61411]]
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
_______________________________________________________________________
462. ELECTRIC STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MATERIALS AND
CONSTRUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1728
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 08/17/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________
463. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND SPECIFICATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1755
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/17/01 66 FR 43309
Final Action Effective 09/17/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB41
_______________________________________________________________________
464. POST-LOAN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES COMMON TO GUARANTEED AND INSURED
LOANS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1744
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/09/01 66 FR 41755
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB48
_______________________________________________________________________
465. WATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL PROGRAMS GUARANTEED LOANS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1779; 7 CFR 1980; 7 CFR 1780
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 05/08/01 66 FR 23135
Final Action Effective 06/07/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________
466. ELIMINATION OF CURRENT RATIO REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1717
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 08/17/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB58
_______________________________________________________________________
467. POLICY ON AUDITS OF RUS BORROWERS; GENERALLY ACCEPTED GOVERNMENT
AUDITING STANDARDS (GAGAS)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1773
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 05/21/01 66 FR 27833
Final Action Effective 07/18/01 66 FR 37406
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB62
_______________________________________________________________________
468. PRE-LOAN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES COMMON TO INSURED AND GUARANTEED
TELECOMMUNICATIONS LOANS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1737
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 08/17/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB64
_______________________________________________________________________
469. POLICY ON AUDITS OF RUS BORROWERS: MANAGEMENT LETTER
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1773
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 05/21/01 66 FR 27829
Final Action Effective 07/18/01 66 FR 37405
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB66
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
_______________________________________________________________________
470. WETLAND CATEGORICAL MINIMAL EFFECTS EXEMPTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 3801 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 12
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The 1985 Farm Bill, as amended, gives producers a major
incentive to conserve wetlands by tying eligibility for most USDA
program benefits to conservation of wetlands. However, producers can
convert wetlands based on available exemptions, including a minimal
effect exemption. A minimal effect applies if the action, individually
and cumulatively, will have minimal effect on the functional
hydrological and biological value of the wetlands in the area. A
categorical minimal effect is one that, when carried out, will always
have a minimal effect on the hydrologic and biological functions of
wetlands in the area. These activities will be identified on a regional
basis.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Helen Huntington, Regulatory Liaison, Department of
Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Mail Stop 5460,
5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705
Phone: 301 504-2165
Fax: 301 504-2161
Email: helen.huntington@usda.gov
RIN: 0578-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________
471. EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 81-516; 33 USC 701; PL 95-334; 16 USC 2203
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 624
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: A revision is necessary to incorporate changes in the
program, which have resulted from the passage of the 1996 Farm Bill; to
fulfill a desire to make the program more responsive and efficient; and
to respond to concerns of the public and the Agency. The rule is being
reorganized and several items added.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Thomas A Weber, Deputy Chief for Programs, Department
of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Room 5004-S, PO
Box 2890, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 020 720-4527
Fax: 202 720-6559
Email: tweber@usda.gov
RIN: 0578-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
_______________________________________________________________________
472. FORESTRY INCENTIVES PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 2101 and 2103
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 635; 7 CFR 701
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Forestry Incentives Program (FIP) supports good forest
management practices on privately owned, non-industrial forest lands
nationwide. FIP is designed to benefit the environment while meeting
future demands for wood products. The Cooperative Forestry Assistance
Act of 1978, as amended by Public Law 95-313, is the source of
authority for FIP. FIP was reauthorized for fiscal year 2002 by Public
Law 104-127. The interim rule sets forth FIP policies and procedures.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/00/02
Final Action 04/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Helen Huntington, Regulatory Liaison, Department of
Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Mail Stop 5460,
5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705
Phone: 301 504-2165
Fax: 301 504-2161
Email: helen.huntington@usda.gov
RIN: 0578-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________
473. CONSERVATION OF PRIVATE GRAZING LAND
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 2005b
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 610
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Private grazing land constitutes nearly one-half of the non-
Federal land of the United States and is basic to environmental,
social, and economic stability of rural areas. In fact, grazing land
constitutes the single largest watershed cover type in the United
States and contributes significantly to the quality and quantity of
water for all of the many uses in the watershed. Congress recognized
the importance of grazing lands in subtitle H, section 386, of the
Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 by authorizing
the Secretary to provide a coordinated technical, educational, and
related assistance program to conserve and enhance private grazing
lands.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/29/01 66 FR 34584
NPRM Comment Period End 08/28/01
Final Rule 03/00/02
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Helen Huntington, Regulatory Liaison, Department of
Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Mail Stop 5460,
5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705
[[Page 61413]]
Phone: 301 504-2165
Fax: 301 504-2161
Email: helen.huntington@usda.gov
RIN: 0578-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
_______________________________________________________________________
474. HIGHLY ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND CONSERVATION
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 12
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 09/06/96 61 FR 47019
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/05/96
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Helen Huntington
Phone: 301 504-2165
Fax: 301 504-2161
Email: helen.huntington@usda.gov
RIN: 0578-AA17
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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Office of Procurement and Property Management (OPPM)
_______________________________________________________________________
475. OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (OPPM); UNIFORM
PROCEDURES FOR THE ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER OF EXCESS FEDERAL PROPERTY
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2206a; 7 USC 301 note; 7 USC 321 et seq; 20 USC
1059c(b)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3200
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Office of Procurement and Property Management (OPPM) is
amending its procedures for the acquisition and transfer of excess
personal property to 1994 Institutions (as defined in section 532 of
the Equity in Education Land Grant Status Act of 1994); Hispanic-
Serving Institutions (as defined in section 316(b) of the Higher
Education Act of 1965); and any college or university eligible to
receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890. This amendment
clarifies administrative rules regarding equipment transfer and reduces
the administrative burden placed on recipient Institutions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 12/00/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kathleen N. Fay, Property Utilization Specialist,
Department of Agriculture, Office of Procurement and Property
Management, Mail Stop 9304, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 720-9779
Email: kathy.fay@usda.gov
RIN: 0599-AA10
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Office of Procurement and Property Management (OPPM)
_______________________________________________________________________
476. NEW RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3018
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/26/90 55 FR 6736
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Joseph J. Daragan
Phone: 202 720-5729
Email: joe.daragan@usda.gov
RIN: 0599-AA03
[[Page 61414]]
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Office of Procurement and Property Management (OPPM)
_______________________________________________________________________
477. AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (AGAR); CONTRACTOR EMPLOYMENT OF
MIGRANT AND SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 422; 48 CFR 452
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 08/08/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Joseph J. Daragan
Phone: 202 720-5729
Email: joe.daragan@usda.gov
RIN: 0599-AA05
_______________________________________________________________________
478. AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION: AMENDMENT TO PART 442, CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATION
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 442
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 10/01/01 66 FR 49866
Final Action Effective 11/30/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Joseph J. Daragan
Phone: 202 720-5729
Email: joe.daragan@usda.gov
RIN: 0599-AA08
_______________________________________________________________________
479. AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION; PART 419 AMENDMENT; NORTH
AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Priority: Info./Admin./Other
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 419.508; 48 CFR 452.219-70
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Direct Final Rule 09/27/01 66 FR 49316
Direct Final Rule Effective 11/26/01
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Joseph J. Daragan
Phone: 202 720-5729
Email: joe.daragan@usda.gov
RIN: 0599-AA09
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