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[FR Doc E7-25352] 1. Guarantee Fee Rates for Guaranteed Loans for Fiscal Year 2008; Maximum

As set forth in 7 CFR 4279.107(b) and 4280.126(c), Rural Development (the Agency) has the authority to charge an annual renewal fee for loans made under the Business and Industry (B&I) Guaranteed Loan Program and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Improvements (9006) Guaranteed Loan Program. Pursuant to that authority, the Agency is

Published: 2007-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Rural Business-Cooperative Service

 

[FR Doc E7-25408] 2. Information Collection; Foreign Travel Proposal

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the new information collection, Foreign Travel Proposal.

Published: 2007-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

[FR Doc 07-6201] 3. Regulatory Streamlining of the Farm Service Agency's Direct Farm Loan

This document contains corrections to the final rule titled ``Regulatory Streamlining of the Farm Service Agency's Direct Farm Loan Programs'' that was published November 8, 2007. The Agency is correcting the order of two forms in the appendices and inserting the date of ``123107'' on form FSA2512 in the upper left corner.

Published: 2007-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Farm Service Agency

 

[FR Doc E7-25140] 4. Notice of Intent to Grant Exclusive License

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, intends to grant to CrispTek, LLC of Columbia, Maryland, an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 6,224,921, ``Rice Flour Based Low Oil Uptake Frying Batters'', issued on May 1, 2001.

Published: 2007-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Research Service

 

[FR Doc E7-25135] 5. Public Meeting to Receive Comments on the Proposed Rule for the Management of

There will be a public meeting in Washington, DC to discuss the proposed rule for the management of roadless areas on National Forest System lands in the State of Idaho.

Published: 2007-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

 

[FR Doc E7-25132] 6. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, Correction

December 20, 2007.

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: 2007-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department

 

[FR Doc E7-25122] 7. National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC)

The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC) will meet in Washington, DC. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss emerging issues in urban and community forestry and introduce the new ``Council'' members.

Published: 2007-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

 

[FR Doc E7-25163] 8. Direction for Processing Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Proposals on

The Forest Service is amending its Forest Service Manual chapter 2720, to incorporate without change, an interim directive to guide its employees in processing proposals for interstate natural gas pipeline projects. This amendment is designed to update existing direction in the Forest Service Manual chapter 2720, consistent with a May 2002

Published: 2007-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

[FR Doc E7-25162] 9. Almonds Grown in California; Recommended Decision on Proposed Amendment of

This is a recommended decision regarding proposed amendments to Marketing Order No. 981 (order), which regulates the handling of almonds grown in California. Two amendments were proposed by the Almond Board of California (Board), which is responsible for local administration of the order. These proposed amendments would: authorize the

Published: 2007-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service

 

[FR Doc E7-25270] 10. National Organic Program (NOP); Sunset Review (2008)

Sunset of the exempted or prohibited use of substances under the National Organic Program (NOP) is required by the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA). This ANPR announces the sunset of 11 exempted substances and 1 prohibited substance added to the National List on November 3 and 4, 2003. This ANPR establishes November 3, 2008, as the date

Published: 2007-12-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service

 

[FR Doc E7-24571] 11.DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

This final rule establishes regulations for seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of wildlife for subsistence uses in Alaska during the 200708 regulatory year. The rulemaking is necessary because the regulations governing the subsistence harvest of wildlife in Alaska are subject to an annual public review cycle. This

Published: 2007-12-27 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Treasury Department

 

[FR Doc E7-25107] 12. Single Family Housing Loans, Payment Assistance

This Final Rule implements a change in the regulations for the Rural Housing Service (RHS) 502 Direct Single Family Housing Loans by amending the formula that calculates payment assistance for which a borrower qualifies. This action is being taken to improve the distribution of program benefits, simplify the application process and improve

Published: 2007-12-27 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Rural Housing Service

 

[FR Doc E7-24894] 13. Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands in Colorado

The Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, is initiating a public rulemaking process to address the management of roadless areas on National Forest System lands within the State of Colorado. This rulemaking is the result of a petition submitted by Governor Bill Ritter on behalf of the State of Colorado pursuant to 7 CFR 1.28, reviewed and

Published: 2007-12-26 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

 

[FR Doc E7-24893] 14. Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee

The Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee will meet in Washington, DC. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed rule for the management of roadless areas on National Forest System lands in the State of Idaho and to discuss other related roadless area matters.

Published: 2007-12-26 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

 

[FR Doc E7-24901] 15. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

December 18, 2007.

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: 2007-12-26 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department

 

[FR Doc E7-24936] 16. Information Collection Activity; Comment Request

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service, an agency delivering the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Development Utilities Programs, hereinafter referred to as Rural Development and/or Agency, invites comments on this information collection for which

Published: 2007-12-26 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Rural Utilities Service

 

[FR Doc E7-24840] 17. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests; CO; Establishment of

The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests proposes to begin charging fees for the overnight rental of several cabins including 3 cabins at the Cold Springs Adminstrative Site; 2 cabins at the Mesa Lakes Administrative Site and single cabins at 25 Mesa, Silesca, and Jackson Administrative Sites. Public rentals of Forest

Published: 2007-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

 

[FR Doc 07-6153] 18. Emergency Agricultural Assistance, 2007; Crop Disaster and Livestock

This rule establishes the Farm Service Agency (FSA) regulations for the 2007 Emergency Agricultural Assistance. The rule implements legislation that provides funds for agricultural disaster aid for eligible producers, specifically a Crop Disaster Program (CDP) and a 20052007 Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). For CDP, the program applies only to

Published: 2007-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : U.S. Customs and Border Protection

 

[FR Doc 07-6154] 19. 2005-2007 Livestock Compensation and Catfish Grant Programs

This rule establishes the Farm Service Agency (FSA) regulations for the 2007 Emergency Agricultural Assistance. The rule implements legislation that provides funds for agricultural disaster aid for eligible producers, specifically the continuation of the Livestock Compensation Program (LCP) and the Catfish Grant Program (CGP). The programs will

Published: 2007-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : U.S. Customs and Border Protection

 

[FR Doc E7-24649] 20. Viruses, Serums, Toxins, and Analogous Products; Standard Requirements for

We are amending the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act regulations for certain live bacterial and viral vaccines by removing the requirement to retest the Master Seeds for immunogenicity 3 years after the initial qualifying immunogenicity test. In addition, we are amending the requirement concerning mouse safety tests prescribed for a biological product

Published: 2007-12-21 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

 

[FR Doc 07-6114] 21. Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee

The Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on January 11, 2008 at the Sierra Nevada College, 999 Tahoe Boulevard, Incline Village, NV, 89451. This Committee, established by the Secretary of Agriculture on December 15, 1998 (64 FR 2876), is chartered to provide advice to the Secretary on implementing the terms of the

Published: 2007-12-20 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

 

[FR Doc 07-6045] 22. Notice of Proposed New Fee Site on the Inyo National Forest

The Inyo National Forest, White Mountain Ranger District is proposing to implement fees at a complex of three group camp sites in the White Mountains east of Bishop, California. The proposed fee structure is based on the level of services and amenities provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment and public comments. Fee monies

Published: 2007-12-20 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

 

[FR Doc E7-24677] 23. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

December 14, 2007.

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: 2007-12-20 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department

 

[FR Doc E7-24678] 24. Black Stem Rust; Addition of Rust-Resistant Varieties; Correction

We are correcting an error in the amendatory instructions in our direct final rule that added four varieties to the list of rust resistant Berberis species or cultivars in the black stem rust quarantine and regulations. The direct final rule was published in the Federal Register on June 12, 2007 (72 FR 3216532167, Docket No. APHIS 20070072) and

Published: 2007-12-20 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

 

[FR Doc E7-24710] 25. Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period--Sale and Disposal of National

The public comment period is being extended an additional 30 days for the proposed rule governing the disposal of special forest products from National Forest System lands. The original notice called for comments to be submitted by December 21, 2007 (FR 72, 5949659506, published on Monday, October 22, 2007). As stated in the original Public

Published: 2007-12-20 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

 

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