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[FR Doc 06-9477] 101. Notice of New Recreation Fee Site; Federal Lands Enhancement Act (Title VIII,
The National Forests in North Carolina will begin charging a special recreation permit fee for reserved use of picnic shelters on several sites on the National Forests in North Carolina. Members of the public have requested the ability to reserve use of a picnic shelter in advance of the day of proposed shelter use. There will be no charging for
Published: 2006-12-01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc E6-20314] 102. Soybean Promotion and Research: Amend the Order To Adjust Representation on
This final rule adjusts the number of members for certain States on the United Soybean Board (Board) to reflect changes in production levels that have occurred since the Board was reapportioned in 2003, which became effective with 2004 nominations. These adjustments are required by the Soybean Promotion and Research Order (Order) and would result
Published: 2006-12-01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E6-20315] 103. Multi-Year Revision of Fees for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Terminal Market
This proposed rule would revise the regulations governing the inspection and certification for fresh fruits, vegetables and other products by increasing certain fees charged for the inspection of these products at destination markets for the next two fiscal years (FY2007 and FY2008) by approximately 15 percent. These revisions are necessary in
Published: 2006-12-01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E6-20395] 104. Notice of Request for an Extension of a Currently Approved Information
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 to a currently approved information collection for the Export Fruit Acts covering exports of apples and grapes.
Published: 2006-12-01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E6-20296] 105. Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to request revision and extension of a currently approved information collection, the Fruits, Nuts, and Specialty Crops Surveys. Revision to burden hours may be needed due to changes in the size of the
Published: 2006-12-01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : National Agricultural Statistics Service
[FR Doc E6-20391] 106. Public Meeting; Veterinary Biologics
We are issuing this notice to inform producers and users of veterinary biological products, and other interested individuals, that we will be holding our 14th public meeting to discuss regulatory and policy issues related to the manufacture, distribution, and use of veterinary biological products. We are planning the meeting agenda and are
Published: 2006-12-01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E6-20297] 107. Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to request revision and extension of a currently approved information collection, the Agricultural Prices Surveys. Revision to burden hours may be needed due to changes in the size of the target
Published: 2006-12-01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : National Agricultural Statistics Service
[FR Doc E6-20392] 108. Request for Information; Potential Sites for a Sterile Fruit Fly Production
We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is exploring options for the construction of a multispecies exotic fruit fly facility and/or the privatization of sterile fly production to provide backup capacity for our sterile fruit fly programs and emergency needs. APHIS recognizes the need to maintain a
Published: 2006-12-01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E6-20298] 109. Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to request revision and extension of a currently approved information collection, Field Crop Production. Revision to burden hours may be needed due to changes in the size of the target population,
Published: 2006-12-01 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : National Agricultural Statistics Service
[FR Doc E6-20267] 110. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
November 21, 2006.
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,
Published: 2006-11-30 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department
[FR Doc E6-20255] 111. Determination of the 2006 Fiscal Year Interest Rate on Rural Telephone Bank
In accordance with 7 CFR 1610.10, the Rural Telephone Bank (Bank) cost of money rate has been established as 5.49% for all advances made during fiscal year 2006 (the period beginning October 1, 2005 and ending September 30, 2006). All advances made during fiscal year 2006 were under Bank loans approved on or after October 1, 1992. These loans are
Published: 2006-11-30 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Rural Telephone Bank
[FR Doc 06-9462] 112. Fishtrap EIS, Lolo National Forest, Sanders County, Montana
The Forest Service will prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Fishtrap project. The original Fishtrap Record of Decision, signed on November 22, 2005, was litigated in May 2006. The primary issue of the lawsuit was related to treatments intended to maintain and/or enhance old growth stands. As a result of a
Published: 2006-11-30 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9444] 113. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, California, South Tahoe Greenway Multi-Use
The South Tahoe Greenway Multi-Use Trail is a California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) proposed Class I or better trail that will link Meyers, California to Stateline, Nevada, generally following the former Caltrans U.S. Highway 50 Bypass Corridor. The trail will form the backbone of the bike trail network in South Lake Tahoe and line
Published: 2006-11-29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9447] 114. Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act,
The Willamette National Forest is planning to charge fees at six recreation sites. All sites have recently been reconstructed or amenities are being added to improve services and experiences. Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment.
The
Published: 2006-11-29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc E6-20202] 115. Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area (SRA) Advisory Council
The Willamette National Forest is seeking nominees for eight positions on the Opal Creek Advisory Council. The Council was originally established in June 2000 with 13 members. On April 20, 2007, eight member's terms will expire. Five of the current members will remain on the Council to provide continuity for new members.
The Advisory Council
Published: 2006-11-29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9425] 116.DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
This notice informs the public that the Southcentral Alaska Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will hold a public meeting on December 8, 2006, at 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, Alaska. The public is invited to participate and to provide oral testimony.
Published: 2006-11-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9412] 117. South Mississippi Electric Power Association: Notice of Availability of an
The Rural Utilities Service, an agency which administers the U.S.
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Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Utilities Programs (USDA
Rural Development) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA)
related to possible financial assistance to South Mississippi Electric
Power Association (SMEPA) for the proposed construction of one
Published: 2006-11-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Rural Utilities Service
[FR Doc 06-9420] 118. Colville National Forest; Washington; Old Curlew Ranger Station Facilities
The Colville National Forest, USDA Forest Service, will prepare an EIS (environmental impact statement) on a proposal to sell the old Curlew Ranger Station administrative site, a 3acre parcel including buildings, located on the south side of Curlew, in Ferry County, Washington. The parcel and buildings are no longer needed to meet public service
Published: 2006-11-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9421] 119. Lakeview-Reeder Fuel Reduction Project, Priest Lake Ranger District, Idaho
The Priest Lake Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests is proposing fuel reduction and forest restoration activities in the vicinity of the community of Nordman, Idaho and near Reeder Bay along Priest Lake. Priorities for treatment are those forest stands which not only have significant ground fuel accumulations, ladder fuels
Published: 2006-11-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc 06-9422] 120. Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee
The Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee will be meeting to discuss the 2066 projects and hold a short public forum (question and answer session). The meeting is being held pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000 (Pub. L.
Published: 2006-11-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc E6-20052] 121. Selection and Functions of Farm Service Agency State and County Committees
This proposed rule would amend the regulations governing the selection and functions of Farm Service Agency (FSA) State and county committees in accordance with the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, as amended (the Act).
Published: 2006-11-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department
[FR Doc E6-20051] 122. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
November 21, 2006.
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,
Published: 2006-11-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department
[FR Doc E6-19959] 123. Notice of Availability for the Coal Creek Flood Control and Parkway Final
The Record of Decision (ROD) for the Coal Creek Flood Control and Parkway Final Environmental Impact Statement is now available to the public. On September 1, 2006, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) published a Final Environmental Impact Statement consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, to
Published: 2006-11-27 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Natural Resources Conservation Service
[FR Doc E6-19974] 124. Farmer-Stock Peanuts Available for Sale in Online Auction
The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is announcing that the
inventoried farmerstock peanuts will be available for sale as unrestricted use on November 29, 2006 on the Internet at
http://www.theseam.com.
Published: 2006-11-27 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Commodity Credit Corporation
[FR Doc E6-19962] 125. Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling of Fish and Shellfish
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is reopening the comment period for 90 days for the interim final rule for mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) for fish and shellfish covered commodities that was published in the Federal Register on October 5, 2004 (69 FR 59708). The interim final rule for fish and shellfish became effective on
Published: 2006-11-27 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
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