Department: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Advanced Search
[FR Doc E9-26606] 26. 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 this proposed information collection which concerns the Performance Reporting System for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This collection is a revision of a currently approved collection under OMB No.
Published: 2009-11-04 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Food and Nutrition Service
[FR Doc E9-26295] 27.Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
October 27, 2009.
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: 2009-11-02 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department
[FR Doc E9-26148] 28. Pistachios Grown in California; Changes to Handling Regulations
This rule changes the handling regulations prescribed under Marketing Agreement and Order No. 983 (order), which regulate the handling of pistachios grown in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. The changes were recommended by the Administrative Committee for Pistachios (committee), which is responsible for local administration of the order. The
Published: 2009-11-02 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-26308] 29. Importation of Tomatoes From Souss-Massa-Draa, Morocco
We are amending the regulations to allow the importation of commercial consignments of tomatoes from the SoussMassaDraa region of Morocco subject to a systems approach similar to that which is already in place for tomatoes imported into the United States from other areas within Morocco. The tomatoes will have to be produced under conditions that
Published: 2009-11-02 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E9-26149] 30. Pistachios Grown in California; Order Amending Marketing Order No. 983
This final rule amends the marketing agreement and order for pistachios (order). The amendments were proposed by the Administrative Committee for Pistachios (Committee), which is responsible for local administration of the order. The amendments will: Expand the production area covered under the order to include Arizona and New Mexico in addition
Published: 2009-11-02 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-26153] 31.Rural Business-Cooperative Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the abovenamed Agencies to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of debt settlement of Community Facilities and Direct Business Program Loans and Grants.
Published: 2009-10-30 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Rural Housing Service
[FR Doc E9-26018] 32. Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural Housing Service's (RHS) intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for 7 CFR part 1942, subpart F, ``Complaints and Compensation for Construction Defects.''
Published: 2009-10-29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Rural Housing Service
[FR Doc E9-26085] 33. Notice of Request for a New Information Collection (Food Safety Education
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice announces the Food Safety and Inspection Service's (FSIS) intention to request a new information collection regarding the registration for a Food Safety Education Conference that will be held by FSIS and NSF International.
Published: 2009-10-29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Food Safety and Inspection Service
[FR Doc E9-26087] 34. Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice is announcing the Food Safety and Inspection Service's (FSIS's) intention to request an extension of an information collection regarding data on meat, poultry, exotic animal, and rabbit slaughter for the Agency's electronic
Published: 2009-10-29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Food Safety and Inspection Service
[FR Doc E9-26017] 35. Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other interested parties to comment on a proposed information collection. This collection is an extension, without change, of a currently approved collection. This information collection will conduct research in support of FNS' goal of delivering
Published: 2009-10-29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Food and Nutrition Service
[FR Doc E9-26084] 36. Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
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 a revision of an information collection concerning the exportation, transportation, and importation of meat and poultry products since the OMB
Published: 2009-10-29 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Food Safety and Inspection Service
[FR Doc E9-25922] 37. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Correction
October 23, 2009.
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: 2009-10-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department
[FR Doc E9-25931] 38. Notice of Proposed Change to Section IV of the Virginia State Technical
It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for
Virginia that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide
specifically in practice standards:
Published: 2009-10-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Natural Resources Conservation Service
[FR Doc E9-25928] 39. United States Standards for Rough Rice, Brown Rice for Processing, and Milled
The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is amending the U.S. Standards for Rough Rice, Brown Rice for Processing, and Milled Rice, to change the requirement that certain information currently provided on the grade line of official certificates for Mixed rice be moved to the Results section of the inspection certificate.
Published: 2009-10-28 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration
[FR Doc E9-25756] 40. Designation of Biobased Items for Federal Procurement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending its Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement, to add nine sections to designate items within which biobased products will be afforded Federal procurement preference, as provided for under section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, as amended
Published: 2009-10-27 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Energy Policy and New Uses Office, Agriculture Department
[FR Doc E9-25824] 41. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
October 22, 2009.
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: 2009-10-27 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department
[FR Doc E9-25680] 42. Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural Housing Service's (RHS) intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of 7 CFR part 1951, subpart F, ``Analyzing Credit Needs and Graduation of Borrowers.''
Published: 2009-10-27 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Rural Housing Service
[FR Doc E9-25685] 43. Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural Housing Service's (RHS) intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of 7 CFR part 1942, subpart A, ``Community Facility Loans.''
Published: 2009-10-27 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Rural Housing Service
[FR Doc E9-25632] 44. Changes in Hourly Fee Rates for Science and Technology Laboratory
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposes changes in annual standard, appeal, overtime, and holiday hourly fee rates for fiscal years 20102012 for Science and Technology (S&T) Laboratory Services in order to recover anticipated laboratory program costs. The Agency is proposing to raise these rates to reflect, among other factors, national
Published: 2009-10-26 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-25603] 45. Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information; Correction
The notice to seek comments on the Agricultural Research Services (ARS) intent to seek approval from OMB to collect information on the National Program 216 Technology Transfer Project Endusers' Inputs was published in the Federal Register on October 20, 2009. The document improperly included the National Agriculture Library in the heading as the
Published: 2009-10-26 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department
[FR Doc E9-25570] 46. Swine Contract Library
On August 11, 2003, the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) implemented new Subtitle B of Title II of the Packers and Stockyards Act which was added by the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999 (1999 Act), by establishing the Swine Contract Library (SCL). The statutory authority for the library lapsed on September
Published: 2009-10-26 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration
[FR Doc E9-25554] 47. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
October 20, 2009.
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: 2009-10-23 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department
[FR Doc E9-25548] 48. User Fees for Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Services;
We are informing the public of an upcoming meeting to address affected stakeholders' questions and concerns regarding the agricultural quarantine and inspection user fee increases scheduled to go into effect on November 1, 2009. The meeting is being organized by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Published: 2009-10-23 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E9-25553] 49. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
October 20, 2009.
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: 2009-10-23 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department
[FR Doc E9-25328] 50. Citrus Canker; Movement of Fruit From Quarantined Areas
We are amending the citrus canker regulations to modify the conditions under which fruit may be moved interstate from a quarantined area. We are eliminating the requirement that each lot of finished fruit be inspected at the packinghouse and found to be free of visible symptoms of citrus canker and removing the current prohibition on the movement
Published: 2009-10-22 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Years: 2000200120022003200420052006200720082009