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[FR Doc E9-23123] 101. 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. This collection is a new collection for Performance Standards and Reporting for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Modernization Initiatives.
Published: 2009-09-24 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Food and Nutrition Service
[FR Doc E9-22863] 102. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
September 17, 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: 2009-09-23 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department
[FR Doc E9-22861] 103. Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Regulations, Nondiscretionary
This final rule incorporates into the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program regulations, statutory provisions set forth in Section 4231 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110246, also known as the Farm Bill of 2008). The three provisions include adding honey as an eligible food for purchase with Senior Farmers' Market
Published: 2009-09-23 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Food and Nutrition Service
[FR Doc E9-22929] 104. Notice of Determination of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Subtype H5N1
We are advising the public of our determination regarding the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) subtype H5N1 status of Suffolk and Norfolk Counties, England, following outbreaks in 2007. Based on an evaluation of the animal health status of Suffolk and Norfolk Counties, England, which we made available to the public for review and comment
Published: 2009-09-23 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E9-22864] 105. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
September 17, 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: 2009-09-23 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department
[FR Doc E9-22960] 106. Tuberculosis in Cattle and Bison; State and Zone Designations; New Mexico
We are adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that amended the bovine tuberculosis regulations by establishing two separate zones with different tuberculosis risk classifications for the State of New Mexico. Prior to the interim rule, the entire State of New Mexico had been classified as modified accredited advanced; however,
Published: 2009-09-23 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E9-22931] 107. Notice of Determination of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Subtype H5N1
We are advising the public of our determination regarding the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) subtype H5N1 status of Saxony, Germany, following an outbreak in 2008. Based on our assessment of the animal health status of Saxony, Germany, which we made available to the public for review and comment through a previous notice, the
Published: 2009-09-23 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E9-22527] 108.Rural Housing Service
On December 17, 2008, USDA Rural Development published an interim rule with request for comments establishing 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
Published: 2009-09-21 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Rural Utilities Service
[FR Doc E9-22597] 109. Conservation Stewardship Program
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation, published in the Federal Register of July 29, 2009, an interim final rule with request for comment establishing the program framework for implementation of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The July 29, 2009, interim final rule established a
Published: 2009-09-21 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Commodity Credit Corporation
[FR Doc E9-22593] 110. Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Conduct an Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to seek approval to conduct a new information collection, the 2009 OnFarm Renewable Energy Production Survey.
Published: 2009-09-21 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : National Agricultural Statistics Service
[FR Doc E9-22661] 111. Solicitation of Input from Stakeholders on Revised Fees for the Export Credit
This notice solicits comments on proposed revisions to the fee rate schedule for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM102). The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the Act) amended certain GSM102 program provisions related to fees. CCC's goals in proposing this
Published: 2009-09-21 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Commodity Credit Corporation
[FR Doc E9-22633] 112. Pine Shoot Beetle; Additions to Quarantined Areas
We are amending the pine shoot beetle regulations by adding the entire State of Ohio and counties in Maine and Indiana to the list of quarantined areas. We are taking this action following the detection of pine shoot beetle in those areas. This action is necessary to prevent the spread of pine shoot beetle, a pest of pine trees, into noninfested
Published: 2009-09-21 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E9-22631] 113. Regulation of the Interstate Movement of Lemons From an Area Quarantined for
We are proposing to amend the list of regulated articles in our domestic fruit fly quarantine regulations. The regulations currently indicate that smoothskinned lemons (all varieties of Citrus limon) harvested for packing by commercial packinghouses are not regulated articles for Mediterranean fruit fly. We are proposing to amend the regulations
Published: 2009-09-21 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E9-22449] 114. 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 (RUS) invites comments on this information collection for which RUS intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Published: 2009-09-18 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Rural Utilities Service
[FR Doc E9-22446] 115. 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 (RUS) invites comments on this information collection for which RUS intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Published: 2009-09-18 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Rural Utilities Service
[FR Doc E9-22565] 116. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
September 15, 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: 2009-09-18 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department
[FR Doc E9-22421] 117.September 14, 2009. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the
Economic Research Service
Title: Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey.
OMB Control Number: 05360043.
Summary of Collection: The Food Security Supplement is sponsored by the Economic Research Service (ERS) as a research and evaluation activity authorized under section 17 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 as amended. ERS is
Published: 2009-09-17 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department
[FR Doc E9-22419] 118.September 14, 2009. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Title: Census of Agriculture Content Test.
OMB Control Number: 05350243.
Summary of Collection: The purpose of the content test is to evaluate factors impacting the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Census of Agriculture program. The factors include, but are not limited to, respondent
Published: 2009-09-17 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agriculture Department
[FR Doc E9-21952] 119. Cooperative Inspection Programs: Interstate Shipment of Meat and Poultry
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing regulations to implement a new voluntary cooperative program under which Stateinspected establishments with 25 or fewer employees will be eligible to ship meat and poultry products in interstate commerce. In participating States, Stateinspected establishments selected to take part in this
Published: 2009-09-16 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Veterans Affairs Department
[FR Doc E9-22226] 120. 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 for permanent, privately owned horse quarantine facilities.
Published: 2009-09-15 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E9-22116] 121. Information Collection; Disaster Assistance (General)
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on an extension and revision of a currently approved information collection associated with Disaster Assistance programs. The information collection is needed to identify disaster areas and
Published: 2009-09-15 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Farm Service Agency
[FR Doc E9-22225] 122. Determination of Pest-Free Areas in the Republic of South Africa; Request for
We are extending the comment period for our notice that would recognize 16 additional magisterial districts in 3 provinces as pest free areas for citrus black spot in the Republic of South Africa. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.
Published: 2009-09-15 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[FR Doc E9-22122] 123. 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 standard:
Published: 2009-09-15 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Natural Resources Conservation Service
[FR Doc E9-22115] 124. Onions Grown in South Texas; Change in Regulatory Period
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that revised the regulatory period during which minimum grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements are in effect for onions grown in South Texas under Marketing Order No. 959 (order). The interim final rule shortened the regulatory period
Published: 2009-09-15 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Agricultural Marketing Service
[FR Doc E9-22024] 125. Information Collection: Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination
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, ``Secure Rural Schools Act, County Certification of Title III Expenditures.''
Published: 2009-09-14 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE : Forest Service
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