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[FR Doc E9-14280] 26. Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rates
This rule decreases the assessment rates established for the Nectarine Administrative Committee and the Peach Commodity Committee (Committees) for the 200910 and subsequent fiscal periods. The Nectarine Administrative Committee (NAC) program decreased its assessment rate from $0.06 to $0.0175 per 25pound container or container equivalent of
Published: 2009-06-18 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-13152] 27. Amendments to Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order
This rule proposes to amend provisions of the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order (Order) to reapportion membership of the Mushroom Council (Council) to reflect shifts in United States mushroom production as well as to add language to the powers and duties section of the Order allowing the Council the power to develop and
Published: 2009-06-05 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-13148] 28. User Fees for 2009 Crop Cotton Classification Services to Growers
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will raise user fees for cotton producers for 2009 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act. These user fees also are authorized under the Cotton Standards Act of 1923. The 2008 user fee for this classification service was $2.00 per bale. This rule will raise the fee
Published: 2009-06-04 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-12186] 29. Vegetable Import Regulations; Modification of Potato Import Regulations
This rule invites comments on proposed modifications to the import regulations for Irish potatoes. This rule is implemented in accordance with section 608(e) (hereinafter referred to as ``section 8e'') of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, which requires imported potatoes to meet the same or comparable grade, size, quality, and
Published: 2009-05-29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-11968] 30. Irish Potatoes Grown in Certain Designated Counties in Idaho, and Malheur
This proposed rule would relax the size requirements for potatoes handled under the marketing order for IdahoEastern Oregon potatoes and for long type potatoes imported into the United States. This rule would revise the size requirements to allow: Creamer size (\3/4\ inch to 1\5/8\ inches diameter) for all varieties of potatoes to be handled if
Published: 2009-05-22 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-11969] 31. Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request approval, from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
Published: 2009-05-22 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-11492] 32. National Dairy Promotion and Research Program; Proposed Rule and Opportunity
This document invites written comments on proposed amendments to the Dairy Promotion and Research Order. This proposed action is pursuant to the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2002 Farm Bill) and the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill). The 2002 Farm Bill mandates that the Dairy Promotion and Research Order
Published: 2009-05-19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-11491] 33. United States Standards for Grades of Table Grapes (European or Vinifera
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is withdrawing the document soliciting comments on its proposal to amend the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Table Grapes (European or Vinifera Type). After reviewing and considering the comments received, the agency has decided not to proceed with this action.
Published: 2009-05-18 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-11494] 34. Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
The USDA intends to reestablish the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (Committee). The purpose of the Committee is to examine the full spectrum of issues faced by the fruit and vegetable industry and provide suggestions and ideas to the Secretary of Agriculture on how USDA can tailor its programs to better meet the fruit and
Published: 2009-05-18 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-11052] 35. Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania,
This recommended decision invites written exceptions to proposed amendments to Marketing Agreement and Order No. 930 (order), which regulates the handling of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. Seven amendments were proposed by the Cherry Industry Administrative Board (Board), which is
Published: 2009-05-12 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-9377] 36. Peanut Standards Board
The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Peanut Standards Board (Board) for the purpose of advising the Secretary on quality and handling standards for domestically produced and imported peanuts. The initial Board was appointed by the Secretary and announced on December 5, 2002. USDA
Published: 2009-04-29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-9378] 37. Onions Grown in South Texas; Change in Regulatory Period
This rule revises the regulatory period during which minimum grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements are in effect for onions grown in South Texas under Marketing Order No. 959 (order). The previous regulatory period for South Texas onions was March 1 to July 15 of each year. The new regulatory period ends on June 4. Prior to this change,
Published: 2009-04-24 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-9290] 38. Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published a final rule in the Federal Register on July 20, 1992, on the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order (Order) referendum procedures. This rule established procedures for the conduct of a referendum to determine if producers and importers favored implementation of the Order.
Published: 2009-04-23 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-9289] 39. Walnuts Grown in California; Order Amending Marketing Order No. 984;
The Agricultural Marketing Service published a final rule in the Federal Register on March 3, 2008 (73 FR 11328). The document implemented amendments to the California walnut marketing order. However, that document inadvertently omitted a change that would make the term of office for California Walnut Board (Board) members correspond with the time
Published: 2009-04-23 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-8852] 40. Honey Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Order; Termination
This final rule terminates the Honey Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Order (Honey Order) and its rules and regulations in their entirety. The Department previously proposed termination of the Honey Order because of the duplicative nature of the Honey Order with the new honey packers and importers program. This action is necessary
Published: 2009-04-17 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-8685] 41. Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Modification of the Handling Regulation for
This rule modifies the minimum size requirement under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. The marketing order regulates the handling of Irish potatoes grown in Colorado, and is administered locally by the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee, Area No. 2 (Committee). Currently, Colorado Area No. 2 potatoes must be U.S. No. 2 or
Published: 2009-04-16 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-8684] 42. Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Partial Exemption to the Minimum Grade
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule providing a partial exemption to the minimum grade requirements under the marketing order for tomatoes grown in Florida (order). The order regulates the handling of tomatoes grown in Florida and is administered locally by the Florida Tomato
Published: 2009-04-16 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-7476] 43. Amendments to Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order
This rule proposes to amend provisions of the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order (Order) to reapportion membership of the Mushroom Council (Council) to reflect shifts in United States mushroom production as well as to add language to the powers and duties section of the Order allowing the Council the power to develop and
Published: 2009-04-07 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-7475] 44. Peanut Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Section 610 Review
This document announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) review of the Peanut Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order), conducted under the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 (Act), under the criteria contained in Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA).
Published: 2009-04-03 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-6816] 45. Specialty Crop Block Grant Program--Farm Bill
This rule finalizes regulations to administer the Specialty Crop Block Grant ProgramFarm Bill (SCBGPFB) to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. This action finalizes eligibility and application requirements and grant administration procedures for the SCBGPFB consistent with the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill)
Published: 2009-03-27 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-6805] 46. User Fees for 2009 Crop Cotton Classification Services to Growers
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing to raise user fees for cotton producers for 2009 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act. These user fees also are authorized under the Cotton Standards Act of 1923. The 2008 user fee for this classification service was $2.00 per bale. This proposal
Published: 2009-03-26 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-6249] 47. Kiwifruit Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which decreased the assessment rate established for the Kiwifruit Administrative Committee (Committee) for the 200809 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.045 to $0.035 per 9kilo volumefill container or equivalent of kiwifruit. The Committee
Published: 2009-03-23 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-6055] 48. Regulations Under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930; Section
This notice summarizes the results of an Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) review of the Regulations (Other than Rules of Practice) under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930, as amended, under the criteria contained in section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA). Based upon its review, AMS has determined that the
Published: 2009-03-20 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-5415] 49. Nominations for Members of the National Organic Standards Board
The Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990, as amended,
requires the establishment of a National Organic Standards Board
(NOSB). The NOSB is a 15member board that is responsible for
developing and recommending to the Secretary a proposed National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. The NOSB also
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advises the Secretary on
Published: 2009-03-13 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-5122] 50. United States Standards for Livestock and Meat Marketing Claims, Naturally
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), for a new information collection for CFR Part 62Quality Systems Verification Program (QSVP). AMS established a voluntary
Published: 2009-03-11 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
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