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1. Product Labeling: Use of the Animal Raising Claims in the Labeling of Meat and Poultry Products

NOTICES: Product Labeling; Use of the Animal Raising Claims in the Labeling of Meat and Poultry Products,

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing this notice to initiate a public process to review its policies regarding the approval of animal raising claims in the labeling of meat and poultry products. FSIS evaluates animal raising claims by considering information on animal production practices submitted by companies as part of their
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Food Safety and Inspection Service

2. Trichinae Certification Program

Part IV: Agriculture Department, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,

We are amending the regulations to establish a voluntary Trichinae Certification Program for U.S. pork that has been produced under diseaseprevention conditions. Under the program, we will certify pork production sites that follow prescribed good production practices that reduce, eliminate, or avoid the risk of exposure of swine to zoonotic
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Veterans Affairs Department

3. Sampling and Testing Procedures for Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Beef Manufacturing Trimmings

NOTICES: Sampling and Testing Procedures for Escherichia coli O157-H7 in Beef Manufacturing Trimmings,

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing that it will hold a public meeting on October 14 and 15, 2008, to discuss sampling and testing procedures used by FSIS and industry for Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 in beef manufacturing trimmings and draft guidance to industry concerning this pathogen. Copies of the guidance
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Food Safety and Inspection Service

4. Conejos Peak Ranger District, Rio Grande National Forest; Colorado; Rio de los Pinos Vegetation Management Project

NOTICES: Conejos Peak Ranger District, Rio Grande National Forest; Colorado; Rio de los Pinos Vegetation Management Project,

The project analyzes salvage harvesting of spruce beetle killed and infested trees on timber production areas in the Rio de los Pinos watershed. This project will provide an opportunity to improve and relocate the Los Pinos Trailhead (Trail 736). This area was analyzed under the County Line Vegetation Management Project in June 2005,
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

5. Kaibab National Forest; AZ; Uranium Exploratory Drilling Project

NOTICES: Kaibab National Forest; AZ; Uranium Exploratory Drilling Project,

The USDA Forest Service is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to consider and disclose the effects of proposed exploratory drilling for uranium on National Forest System (NFS) land. The proposed exploratory drilling project would occur on mining claims held by VANE Minerals, Inc. and Uranium One (with all exploratory drilling to be
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

6. Notice of Meeting; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

NOTICES: Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board,

The Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board, acting in its capacity as the Black Hills National Forest Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (RRAC), will meet in Rapid City, SD. The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to consider recommending special recreation permit fees to use the Black Hills National Forest's designated, motorized,
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

7. Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

NOTICES: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests,

The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests is planning to charge a $5 per site per night fee for overnight camping at Hickey Gap Campground. The fees listed are only proposed and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment. This campground has five campsites and has been available for camping use prior to this date. Campgrounds on
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

8. Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area (SRA) Advisory Council

NOTICES: Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area (SRA) Advisory Council; Willamette National Forest Seeking Nominees,

The Willamette National Forest is seeking nominees for six positions on the Opal Creek Advisory Council. The Council was originally established in June 2000 with 13 members. About half of the current members will remain on the Council to provide continuity for new members.

The Advisory Council makes recommendations to the Detroit District

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

9. Notice of Meeting of the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force

NOTICES: Agricultural Air Quality Task Force,

The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force (AAQTF) will meet to continue discussions on air quality issues relating to agriculture.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Natural Resources Conservation Service

10. Beef Promotion and Research; Reapportionment

RULES: Beef Promotion and Research; Reapportionment,

This final rule adjusts representation on the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board (Board), established under the Beef Promotion and Research Act (Act) of 1985, to reflect changes in cattle inventories and cattle and beef imports that have occurred since the most recent Board reapportionment rule became effective in February of 2005.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service

11. National Organic Program (NOP), Sunset Review (2008)

RULES: National Organic Program (NOP), Sunset Review (2008),

This final rule amends the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) regulations to enact recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The amendments addressed in this final rule pertain to the continued
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service

12. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

NOTICES: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,

October 6, 2008.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. Comments regarding (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department

13. Importation, Interstate Movement, and Release Into the Environment of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms

Part IV: Agriculture Department, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,

We propose to revise our regulations regarding the importation, interstate movement, and environmental release of certain genetically engineered organisms in order to bring the regulations into alignment with provisions of the Plant Protection Act. The revisions would also update the regulations in response to advances in genetic science and
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Veterans Affairs Department

14. General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan; Intent To Renew

NOTICES: General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan; Intent to Renew,

We are giving notice that the Secretary of Agriculture intends to renew the General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (Committee) for a 2year period. The Secretary of Agriculture has determined that the Committee is necessary and in the public interest.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

15. Implementation of Revised Lacey Act Provisions

NOTICES: Implementation of Revised Lacey Act Provisions,

The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 amended the Lacey Act to provide, among other things, that importers submit a declaration at the time of importation for certain plants and plant products. The declaration requirements of the Lacey Act become effective on December 15, 2008. The purpose of this notice is to inform the public about the
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

16. Dakota Prairie Grasslands; North Dakota; Dakota Prairie Grasslands Land and Resource Plan Amendment and Site Specific

NOTICES: Resource Plan Amendment and Site Specific Projects for the Elkhorn Ranchlands,

The purpose of this notice is to inform the public that the Forest Service intends to prepare an environmental impact statement for amending the Dakota Prairie Grasslands Land and Resource Management Plan (DPG Plan) pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1604(f)(5) and 36 CFR 219.12. This includes approving certain site specific projects associated with the same
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

17. National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council

NOTICES: National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council,

The National Urban and Community Foresty Advisory Council, (NUCFAC), is charged, by law, to provide recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture on urban forestry related issues and opportunities. Part of the Council's role is to recommend the criteria for the U.S. Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry, (U&CF) Challenge Cost Share Grant
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

18. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

NOTICES: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,

October 3, 2008.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. Comments regarding (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department

19. Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection; Enforcement Operations Survey

NOTICES: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to initiate a new information collection for a survey by APHIS' Investigative and Enforcement Services unit.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

20. Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection (Consumer Complaint Monitoring System

NOTICES: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing its intention to request an extension of an approved information collection regarding both its Consumer Complaint Monitoring System web portal and its electronic Food Safety
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Food Safety and Inspection Service

21. Klamath National Forest, CA, Klamath National Forest Motorized Route Designation EIS

NOTICES: Klamath National Forest, CA; Klamath National Forest Motorized Route,

The Klamath National Forest (Klamath NF) will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to disclose the impacts associated with the following proposed actions:

1. The prohibition of crosscountry motorized vehicle travel (with the exception of snowmobiles) off designated National Forest System (NFS) roads, trails, and areas by the public except

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

22. Eastern Washington Cascades Provincial Advisory Committee and the Yakima Provincial Advisory Committee

NOTICES: Eastern Washington Cascades Provincial Advisory Committee and the Yakima Provincial Advisory Committee,

The Eastern Washington Cascades Provincial Advisory Committee and the Yakima Provincial Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at the OkanoganWenatchee National Forest Headquarters office, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, WA. This meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 3 p.m. During this meeting Provincial Advisory
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

23. Walnuts Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate

RULES: Walnuts Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate,

This rule increases the assessment rate established for the California Walnut Board (Board) for the 200809 marketing year from $0.0122 to $0.0158 per kernelweight pound of assessable walnuts. The Board locally administers the marketing order which regulates the handling of walnuts grown in California. Assessments upon walnut handlers are used by
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service

24. Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

NOTICES: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,

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 an extension of a currently approved information collection for the Regulations Governing the Inspection and Grading Services of Manufactured or Processed Dairy Products, and the
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service

25. Implementation of Farm Bill Amendments to the Packers and Stockyards; Notice of Town Hall Meetings

NOTICES: Implementation of Farm Bill Amendments to the Packers and Stockyards,

This notice announces three Town Hall meetings to allow interested parties to provide advice and recommendations to the Department of Agriculture's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GISPA) regarding the regulations that Title XI of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill) requires GIPSA to promulgate.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration

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