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[FR Doc E8-31165] 1. National Forest System Land Management Planning; Correction

This document makes technical corrections Forest Service regulations concerning the
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administrative review procedures that the responsible official may use in some cases when approving plans, plan amendments, or plan revisions during the transition period for the rule. A final rule was published in volume 73 of the Federal Register,

Published: 2008-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

 

[FR Doc E8-31143] 2. Notice of Intent To Revise a Currently Approved Information Collection

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 CFR part 1320 (60 FR 44977, August 29, 1995), this notice announces the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service's (CSREES) intention to revise a currently approved information collection entitled,

Published: 2008-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service

[FR Doc E8-31105] 3. Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Coverage Enhancement Option Provisions;

This document contains corrections to the final regulation that was published Monday, July 28, 2008 (73 FR 4360743611). The regulation pertains to the Coverage Enhancement Option.

Published: 2008-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Federal Crop Insurance Corporation

 

[FR Doc E8-31071] 4. Notice of Intent: To Request an Extension and Revision of a Currently

NRCS published in the Federal Register notice of October 22, 2008 (73 FR 62949), a document stating ``Notice to Reinstate a Previously Approved Information Collection.'' This notice corrects the previously published document. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the intention of NRCS

Published: 2008-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Natural Resources Conservation Service

 

[FR Doc E8-30951] 5. Food Stamp Program: Revisions to Bonding Requirements for Violating Retail

This action provides final rulemaking for a proposed rule. It revises the current bonding requirements imposed against participating retailers and wholesalers who have violated the Food Stamp Program rules and regulations. Currently, all violating retailers and wholesalers that are disqualified for a specified period of time or have a civil money

Published: 2008-12-30 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Food and Nutrition Service

 

[FR Doc E8-31031] 6. Notice of a Public Meeting on Interim Rule for Rural Development Guaranteed

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Utilities Service, all Agencies within the USDA Rural Development Mission Area, have scheduled an informational and training workshop for new and existing lenders of the Mission Area's guaranteed loan programs. The purpose of this workshop is to familiarize lenders with the

Published: 2008-12-30 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Rural Business-Cooperative Service

 

[FR Doc E8-30764] 7. Farm Program Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility for 2009 and

The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is revising regulations as required by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill) to make changes in payment eligibility, payment attribution, maximum income limits, and maximum dollar benefit amounts for participants in CCCfunded programs. This interim rule amends the regulations to

Published: 2008-12-29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Commodity Credit Corporation

 

[FR Doc E8-30672] 8. Sale and Disposal of National Forest System Timber; Special Forest Products

The Department is issuing this final rule to regulate the sustainable free use, commercial harvest, and sale of special forest products and forest botanical products from National Forest System lands. The rule is needed to promote sustainability in light of the increased public demands for both timber and nontimber special forest products and

Published: 2008-12-29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

[FR Doc E8-30742] 9. Management of National Forest System Surface Resources With Privately Held

The Forest Service is preparing to promulgate regulations to provide clarity and direction on the management of National Forest System surface resources when the mineral estate is privately held.

Published: 2008-12-29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

 

[FR Doc E8-30696] 10. Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Collection

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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection ``Application for Plant Variety Protection

Published: 2008-12-29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service

 

[FR Doc E8-30731] 11. Inviting Applications for the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant

This Notice is to invite applications for loans and grants under the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) program pursuant to 7 CFR part 4280, subpart A for fiscal year (FY) 2009 subject to the availability of funding. Funding to support $35.8 million in loans and $10 million in grants is currently available. The commitment of program

Published: 2008-12-29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Rural Business-Cooperative Service

 

[FR Doc E8-30763] 12. Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program and Average Crop Revenue Election

This rule implements the provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill) regarding the direct and countercyclical payment program (DCP) for the 2008 through 2012 crop years as well as Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program payments for the 2009 through 2012 crop years. The 2008 Farm Bill further authorizes

Published: 2008-12-29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Commodity Credit Corporation

 

[FR Doc E8-30668] 13. Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural BusinessCooperative Service's intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for the 1890 Land Grant Institutions Rural Entrepreneurial Outreach and Development Initiative Program.

Published: 2008-12-24 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Rural Business-Cooperative Service

 

[FR Doc E8-30759] 14. Announcement of Solicitation of Applications and Grant Application Deadlines

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development administers rural utilities programs through the Rural Utilities Service. USDA Rural Development announces its Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program application window for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 subject to the availability of funding. This notice is being issued

Published: 2008-12-24 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Rural Utilities Service

 

[FR Doc E8-30673] 15. The National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection; Nominations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting nominations for membership on the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). The full Committee consists of 1618 members, and each person selected is expected to serve a 2year term.

Published: 2008-12-24 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Food Safety and Inspection Service

 

[FR Doc E8-30657] 16. 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

Published: 2008-12-24 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

 

[FR Doc E8-30652] 17. Notice of New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title

Pending public comments and feedback received through the BLM Resource Advisory Council (BLM RAC) review and recommendation process, the following National Forests and National Grasslands in the Northern Region propose to begin charging new fees at the following recreation sites: The Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest will begin charging new

Published: 2008-12-24 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

 

[FR Doc E8-30670] 18. Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida; Recommended

This is a recommended decision regarding proposed amendments to Marketing Agreement No. 84 and Order No. 905 (order), which regulate the handling of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos (citrus) grown in Florida. Four amendments were proposed by the Citrus Administrative Committee (committee), which is responsible for local administration

Published: 2008-12-24 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service

 

[FR Doc E8-30724] 19. Change in Disease Status of Surrey County, England, Because of Foot-and-Mouth

We are amending the regulations governing the importation of certain animals, meat, and other animal products into the United States by restoring Surrey County, England, to the list of regions of the world that are considered free of rinderpest and footandmouth disease (FMD), and to the list of regions of the world considered free of rinderpest

Published: 2008-12-24 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

 

[FR Doc E8-30436] 20. Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board Public Meeting Dates Announced

The Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board (NFAB) has announced its meeting dates for 2009. These meetings are open to the public, and public comment is accepted at any time in writing, at the pleasure of the Chair, and during the last 15 minutes of each meeting, limited to three (3) minutes per person for oral comments. Meeting dates are the

Published: 2008-12-23 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

 

[FR Doc E8-30515] 21. Market Agency, Dealer, and Packer Bonds

The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is reviewing how it calculates the reasonable bond required to be posted by each market agency, dealer, and certain packers (bonded entities) under the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, as amended and supplemented (7 U.S.C. 181, et

Published: 2008-12-23 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration

 

[FR Doc E8-30279] 22.United States Standards for Grades of Topped Carrots

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Topped Carrots. AMS has been reviewing the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable grade standards for usefulness in fostering commerce.

Published: 2008-12-22 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service

 

[FR Doc E8-30351] 23.Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on the proposed collection of data for the School Food Purchase Study III. This is a request for reinstatement with changes of a previously approved OMB package (OMB 05840471, expiration data 6/30/98). It is the

Published: 2008-12-22 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Food and Nutrition Service

 

[FR Doc E8-30353] 24.Forest Resource Coordinating Committee

The Secretary of Agriculture intends to establish the Forest Resource Coordinating Committee (Committee) pursuant to Section 8005 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110246) passed into law as an amendment to the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 on June 18, 2008. The Forest Resource Coordinating Committee is being

Published: 2008-12-22 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service

 

[FR Doc E8-30311] 25.Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Section 610 Review

This action summarizes the results under the criteria contained in section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), of an Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) review of Marketing Order No. 966, regulating the handling of tomatoes grown in Florida (order). AMS has determined that the order should be continued.

Published: 2008-12-22 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service

 

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