Department: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Years: 20002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013[FR Doc E8-30309] 26.Walnuts Grown in California; 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. 984, regulating the handling of walnuts grown in California (order). AMS has determined that the order should be continued.
Published: 2008-12-22 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E8-30276] 27.United States Standards for Grades of Bunched 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 Bunched Carrots. AMS has been reviewing the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable grade standards for usefulness in fostering
Published: 2008-12-22 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E8-30312] 28.United States Standards for Grades of Carrots With Short Trimmed Tops
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 Carrots with Short Trimmed Tops. AMS has been reviewing the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable
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grade standards for
Published: 2008-12-22 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E8-30281] 29.United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Blueberries
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising an official grade standard, is soliciting comments on the petition to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Blueberries. AMS received a petition from blueberry producers
Published: 2008-12-22 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E8-30184] 30. Klamath National Forest, California, Hi-Grouse Project
The USDA Forest Service is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the HiGrouse Project to reduce fuel hazard and restore forest health on the Goosenest Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest.
Published: 2008-12-19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc E8-30053] 31. Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California; Pettijohn LSR Habitat Improvement
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest (STNF) will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to document and publicly disclose the environmental effects of implementing a hazardous fuels reduction project on approximately 3200 acres of National Forest System lands. Located within an area known as the Pettijohn portion of the Clear Creek Late
Published: 2008-12-19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc E8-30047] 32. Six Rivers National Forest, California, Lower Trinity and Mad River Travel
The Six Rivers National Forest (Six Rivers NF) will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to disclose the impacts associated with the following proposed actions:
1. The prohibition of crosscountry motor vehicle travel (with the exception of snowmobiles) off designated National Forest NFTS (NFTS) roads and trails by the public except as
Published: 2008-12-19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc E8-30167] 33. Superior National Forest Federal Hardrock Mineral Prospecting Permits
This analysis would address federal hardrock mineral exploration in terms of 32 current permit applications, future permit applications, current and future operating plans, and future use and occupancy authorizations (Special Use Permits) on the Superior National Forest (SNF) over the next 20 years. The project area covers all SNF managed lands
Published: 2008-12-19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
[FR Doc E8-30220] 34. Handling of Animals; Contingency Plans
We are extending the comment period for our proposed rule that would amend the Animal Welfare Act regulations to add requirements for contingency planning and training of personnel by research facilities and by dealers, exhibitors, intermediate handlers, and carriers. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit
Published: 2008-12-19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E8-30215] 35. Notice of Request for Revision and Extension of Approval of an Information
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request approval of a revision and extension of an information collection associated with regulations for the National Poultry Improvement Plan.
Published: 2008-12-19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E8-30214] 36. Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection;
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with regulations to allow importation of new fruits and vegetables into the United States.
Published: 2008-12-19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E8-30216] 37. Notice of Decision to Issue Permits for the Importation of Fresh White
We are advising the public of our decision to begin issuing permits for the importation into the continental United States of fresh white asparagus from Senegal. Based on the findings of a pest risk analysis, which we made available to the public for review and comment through a previous notice, we believe that the application of one or more
Published: 2008-12-19 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E8-30077] 38. Importation of Ash Plants
We are adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that amended the regulations governing the importation of nursery stock to prohibit or restrict the importation of ash (Fraxinus spp.) plants for planting, except seed, from all foreign countries except for certain areas in Canada that are not regulated areas for emerald ash borer.
Published: 2008-12-18 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E8-29904] 39. Verification of Eligibility for Free and Reduced Price Meals in the National
This interim rule implements provisions of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 relating to verification of applications approved for free or reduced price meals in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. This interim rule includes changes to sample sizes for local education agencies (school
Published: 2008-12-18 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Food and Nutrition Service
[FR Doc E8-30080] 40. Importation of Baby Squash and Baby Courgettes From Zambia
We are amending the fruits and vegetables regulations to allow the importation into the continental United States of baby squash and baby courgettes from Zambia. As a condition of entry, both commodities must be produced in accordance with a systems approach that includes requirements for pest exclusion at the production site, fruit fly trapping
Published: 2008-12-18 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E8-30004] 41. Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Fats and
The Office of the Under Secretary for Food Safety, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), are sponsoring a public meeting on January 26, 2009. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and
Published: 2008-12-18 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Food Safety and Inspection Service
[FR Doc E8-30071] 42. Notice of Funds Availability: Inviting Applications for the Emerging Markets
The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announces that it is inviting proposals for the FY 2009 Emerging Markets Program (EMP). The intended effect of this notice is to solicit additional applications from the private sector and from government agencies for FY 2009. The EMP is administered by personnel of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
Published: 2008-12-18 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Commodity Credit Corporation
[FR Doc E8-30073] 43. General Administrative Regulations; Administrative Remedies for
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) finalizes the General Administrative Regulations; Administrative Remedies for Non Compliance to add additional administrative remedies that are available as a result of the enactment of section 515(h) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (Act) (7 U.S.C. 1515(h)), make such other changes as are necessary to
Published: 2008-12-18 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Wage and Hour Division
[FR Doc E8-29829] 44. Notice of Request for a New Information 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 the Office of Management and Budget, for information collection for Regulations Governing Inspection, Certification and Standards for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, and
Published: 2008-12-17 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E8-29830] 45. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
December 11, 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,
Published: 2008-12-17 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department
[FR Doc E8-29831] 46. Export Credit Guarantee Program
This advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) solicits comments on options to reform the USDA, Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM102). The purpose of the ANPR is to invite suggestions on improvements and changes to be made in the implementation and operation of the GSM102 program, with the intent of
Published: 2008-12-17 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Commodity Credit Corporation
[FR Doc E8-29151] 47.Rural Housing Service
This interim rule establishes a unified guaranteed loan platform for the enhanced delivery of four existing Rural Development guaranteed loan programsCommunity Facility; Water and Waste Disposal; Business and Industry; and Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects. This interim rule eliminates the existing loan guarantee
Published: 2008-12-17 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : U.S. Customs and Border Protection
[FR Doc E8-29948] 48. Notice of Intent To Seek Renewal of Existing 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 44978, August 29, 1995), this notice announces the National Agricultural Library's intent to request approval for a new electronic mailing list subscription form from researchers and practitioners
Published: 2008-12-17 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : National Agricultural Library
[FR Doc E8-29950] 49. Notice of Intent To Revise and Extend a Currently Approved Information
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 Stocks Reports. Revision to burden hours may be needed due to changes in the size of the target population, sampling
Published: 2008-12-17 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : National Agricultural Statistics Service
[FR Doc E8-29706] 50. Six Rivers National Forest, Mad River Ranger District, Ruth, California,
The Forest Service is proposing the Beaverslide Timber Sale and Fuel Treatment Project to provide timber products to local economies and to reduce hazardous fuels in strategically located high risk areas around communities in the vicinity of Ruth, California. The Beaverslide planning area encompasses approximately 13,236 acres; 11,757 acres are
Published: 2008-12-17 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
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