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Request for an Extension of and Revision to a Currently Approved Information Collection

Thu, Jul 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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 an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection for the Regulations Governing the Inspection and Grading of Manufactured or Processed Dairy ProductsRecordkeeping (Subpart B).

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations: Resource Limits and Exclusions, and Extended Certification Periods

Thu, Jul 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This proposed rule would amend regulations for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). The changes are intended to improve program service, ensure consistency between FDPIR and the Food Stamp Program, and respond to concerns expressed by the National Association of Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations (NAFDPIR) that the current FDPIR resource limit was insufficient for the target population and served as a barrier to participation. The proposed rule would increase the maximum level of allowable resources to the same level permitted under the Food Stamp Program (including annual adjustments for inflation in accordance with Section 4104 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110234)), allow a resource exclusion for the first $1,500 of the value of one prepaid funeral arrangement per household member, and allow households in which all members are elderly and/or disabled to be certified for up to 24 months. The rule would also implement Section

Asian Longhorned Beetle; Additions to Quarantined Areas in New York

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that amended the Asian longhorned beetle regulations by expanding the boundaries of the quarantined areas in New York and restricting the interstate movement of regulated articles from these areas. The interim rule was necessary to prevent the artificial spread of the Asian longhorned beetle to noninfested areas of the United States.

Importation of Cooked Pork Skins

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are proposing to amend the regulations to allow for the importation of cooked pork skins from regions affected with footand mouth disease, swine vesicular disease, African swine fever, and classical swine fever under certain conditions. We are taking this action after preparing a risk assessment that concluded that the cooking methods examined are sufficient to inactivate the pathogens of concern. This action would relieve restrictions on the importation of cooked pork skins while continuing to protect against the introduction of those diseases of concern.

Information Collection Activity; Comment Request

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Utilities Programs, invites comments on this information collection for which
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approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will be requested.

National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant and Fetal Nutrition; Notice of Meeting

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice announces a meeting of the National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant and Fetal Nutrition.

Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are extending the expected publication dates for the draft and final supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach.

2008 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

As announced by this notice, the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is implementing the provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill) regarding direct and counter cyclical payments for the 2008 crop year. The 2008 Farm Bill authorizes direct and countercyclical payments, with some changes, that were previously authorized for preceding crops under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (the 2002 Farm Bill). As a result of this notice, CCC will be able to commence administration of the Direct and Countercyclical Program (DCP) for the 2008 crop. Through a subsequent rule, CCC will implement DCP for the 2009 through 2012 crops.

Notice of Intent To Renew a Currently Approved Information Collection

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 CFR 1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29, 1995), this notice announces the Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of USDA's Biological Control Documentation Program dealing with documenting the importation and release of foreign biological control agents.

Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Select Agent Registration

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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 the possession, use, and transfer of biological agents and toxins that have the potential to pose a severe threat to human and animal health, to animal health, to plant health, or to animal products and plant products.

Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Treatments for Fruits and Vegetables

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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 the interstate movement of fruits and vegetables from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to help ensure that injurious plant pests are not spread to noninfested areas of the United States.

Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement and the Group Risk Plan of Insurance Regulations

Fri, Jun 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) amends the Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement (7 CFR 402.4) (CAT Endorsement), and the Group Risk Plan Common Policy (7 CFR 407.9) (GRP policy) to incorporate changes in the administrative fees for catastrophic risk protection mandated by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill 2008).

Information Collection; Valuation of Hemlock Decline on Public Forests in the Southern Appalachian Mountains

Thu, Jun 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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, Valuation of Hemlock Decline on Public Forests in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

Housing Preservation Grants

Thu, Jun 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Rural Housing Service (RHS), hereafter referred to as U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is amending its regulations for the Housing Preservation Grants Program to include faithbased and community organizations. Faithbased and community organizations receiving Housing Preservation Grants (HPG) Program funding for the purpose of repairing and rehabilitating housing will operate within the guidance of the 7 CFR 1944, subpart N, as well as, comply with the terms specified in the HPG grant agreement. The intended effect is to improve the delivery and operation of the HPG Program.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Thu, Jun 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 20, 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, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Thu, Jun 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 23, 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, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB),

National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee; Meeting

Thu, Jun 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are giving notice of a meeting of the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee.

Notice of Availability of a Pest Risk Analysis for Importation of Guavas From Mexico Into the United States

Thu, Jun 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are advising the public that we have prepared a pest risk analysis that evaluates the risks associated with the importation into the United States of fresh guava fruit from Mexico. Based on that analysis, we believe that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of guavas from Mexico. We are making the pest risk analysis available to the public for review and comment.

Regulations for Complying With the National Environmental Policy Act

Wed, Jun 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS or Agency) is amending its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance regulations by clarifying the appropriate use of a program environmental assessment (EA) and by aligning its NEPA public involvement process with that of the Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ) regulations that implement the NEPA. Both changes would better align the Agency regulations with the CEQ NEPA regulations and provide for the efficient and timely environmental review of NRCS actions, particularly those actions where Congress has directed NRCS action within short time periods of 6090 days.

Hazelnuts Grown in Oregon and Washington; Establishment of Interim Final and Final Free and Restricted Percentages

Wed, Jun 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule establishing interim final and final free and restricted percentages for domestic inshell hazelnuts for the 20072008 marketing year under the Federal marketing order for hazelnuts grown in Oregon and Washington. This rule continues in effect the interim final free and restricted percentages of 8.1863 and 91.8137 percent, respectively, and the final free and restricted percentages of 9.2671 and 90.7329 percent, respectively. The percentages allocate the quantity of domestically produced hazelnuts which may be marketed in the domestic inshell market (free) and the quantity of domestically produced hazelnuts that must be disposed of in outlets approved by the Board (restricted). Volume regulation is intended to stabilize the supply of domestic inshell hazelnuts to meet the limited domestic demand for such hazelnuts with the goal of providing
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producers with reasonable returns. Thi

Sweet Onions Grown in the Walla Walla Valley of Southeast Washington and Northeast Oregon; Increased Assessment Rate

Wed, Jun 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Marketing Committee (Committee) for the 2008 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.21 to $0.22 per 50pound bag or equivalent of Walla Walla sweet onions handled. The Committee locally administers the marketing order which regulates the handling of sweet onions grown in the Walla Walla Valley of Southeast Washington and Northeast Oregon. Assessments upon Walla Walla sweet onion handlers are used by the Committee to fund the reasonable and necessary expenses of the program. The fiscal period begins January 1 and ends December 31. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.

Notice of Funding Opportunity With the Food Safety and Inspection Service for Food Safety and Defense Training for

Wed, Jun 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is soliciting applications for one or more cooperative agreements for a collaborative outreach program on food safety and defense. The program will target Spanishspeaking owners and operators of small and very small establishments producing meat and poultry products. The goal is to increase knowledge of and compliance with FSIS requirements regarding meat and poultry products sold in the U.S. by this segment of the regulated industry. FSIS will allocate between $50,000 and $100,000 to one or more cooperative agreements this fiscal year 2008, with agreements being renewable for up to five years.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Tue, Jun 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule establishes regulations for seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of wildlife for subsistence uses in Alaska during the 200809 and 200910 regulatory years. These regulations have been subject to an annual public review cycle, but starting in 2008 the Federal Subsistence Management Program will provide a public review process for subsistence hunting and trapping regulations in evennumbered years and subsistence fishing and shellfish regulations in oddnumbered years. The Program will also address customary and traditional use determinations during the applicable biennial cycle. This cycle adjustment does not affect the public's ability to submit special action requests or requests for reconsideration, as outlined in the regulations. This rulemaking replaces the subpart D subsistence taking of wildlife taking regulations which expire June 30, 2008. This rule also amends the customary and traditional use determinations of the Federal Subsistence Board.

Public Meetings of Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

Tue, Jun 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are issuing this notice to advise the public that meetings of the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers (Committee) will be held to discuss various beginning farmer and rancher issues.

TE-34 Penchant Basin Natural Resources Plan; Terrebonne Parish, LA

Tue, Jun 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 102 (2) (C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; the Council on Environmental Quality Guidelines (40 CFR Part 1500); and the Natural Resources Conservation Service Guidelines (7 CFR Part 650); the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives notice that an environmental impact statement is not being prepared for the Penchant Basin Natural Resources Plan (TE34), Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.

Revision of Land Management Plan for the George Washington National Forest, Virginia and West Virginia

Tue, Jun 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The USDA, Forest Service is resuming preparation of the George Washington National Forest revised land management plan as directed by the National Forest Management Act (NFMA). Preparation of the revised plan was halted when the 2005 Forest Service planning rule was enjoined. A new planning rule (36 CFR Part 219 was adopted on April 21, 2008 allowing the planning process to be resumed. This notice resumes the plan revision process under the new 2008 planning rule. This notice also provides:

1. An estimated schedule for the planning process;

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3. A list of documents available and how to get them;

4. Who to contact for more information.

Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License

Mon, Jun 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, intends to grant to Enhanced Technologies, Inc. of Greenville, Mississippi an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 6,325,215, ``Method and Apparatus for Separating Elastomeric Particulates and Fibers from a Pulverized Mixture'', issued on December 4, 2001.

Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License

Mon, Jun 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, intends to grant to Global Protein Products of Winslow, Maine, an exclusive license to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/728,700, ``Decolorization/Deodorization of Corn Zein Products'', filed on March 27, 2007.

Consolidation of the Fruit Fly Regulations

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Correction

In rule document E812858 beginning on page 32431 in the issue of Monday, June 9, 2008, make the following correction:

Sec. 305.2 [Corrected]

On page 32439, in Sec. 305.2(h)(2)(ii), the table is corrected to appear as follows:
Location Commodity Pest Treatment schedule Areas in the United States under ....................... ....................... . Federal quarantine for the listed
pest.
* * * * * * * Any fruit or article All fruit fly species IR. listed in Sec. of the Family 301.322(a) of this Tephritidae. chapter.
* * * * * * * [FR Doc. Z812858 Filed 61908; 8:45 am]
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Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee will be meeting to go on a field trip. The meeting is being held pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106393). The meeting is open to the public.

Nebraska National Forest, Nebraska & South Dakota; Black-Tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) Management on the

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This project would amend current management direction in the Nebraska National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP) for blacktailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) management on the Nebraska National Forest and associated units (NNF). The proposed LRMP amendment is to meet various multiple use objectives by: (1) Specifing the desired range of acres of prairie dog colonies that would be provided on the Nebraska National Forest and associated units; and (2) allowing the use of rodenticides if the acreage exceeds the desired range and for multiple use objectives. A Notice of Intent (NOI) to supplement the 2002 LRMP environmental impact statement (EIS) for this project was published September 29, 2006 (71 FR 5746057462). On February 28, 2007 (72 FR 8962) a revised NOI was published indicating that the Agency would not be preparing a supplement to the 2002 LRMP EIS but would be preparing a separate environmental impact statement for blacktailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) manage

Milk in the Northeast and Other Marketing Areas; Tentative Partial Final Decision on Proposed Amendments and

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This tentative partial final decision proposes to adopt changes to the manufacturing cost allowances and the butterfat yield factor used in Class III and Class IV productprice formulas applicable to all Federal milk marketing orders on an interim basis. A separate decision regarding the collection of manufacturing cost information, the use of an energy cost adjustor and providing for a cost addon feature to Class III and Class IV productpricing formulas will be addressed in a separate decision. This tentative partial decision requires determining if producers approve the issuance of the amended orders on an interim basis.

Georgia Transmission Corporation: Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact

Thu, Jun 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency delivering the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Utilities Programs, hereinafter referred to as Rural Development and/or the Agency, has made a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) with respect to a request for possible financing assistance to Georgia Transmission Corporation for the construction of the approximately 38.7mile ThomsonWarthen 500 kV transmission line connecting GTC's Thomson Primary 500/230/115/46 kV Substation in McDuffie County, Georgia to their Warthen 500 kV Switching Station in Washington County, Georgia.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Wed, Jun 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 13, 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, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB),

Interstate Movement of Municipal Solid Waste From Hawaii; Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Finding of

Wed, Jun 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has prepared a regional programmatic environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact relative to the interstate movement of municipal solid waste from Hawaii to landfills in the States of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The environmental assessment contains a general assessment of the potential environmental effects associated with moving garbage interstate from Hawaii to Idaho, Oregon, and Washington subject to certain pest risk mitigation measures and documents our review and analysis of the environmental impacts associated with, and alternatives to, such movements. Based on its finding of no significant impact, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has determined that an environmental impact statement need not be prepared.

Agricultural Air Quality Task Force

Wed, Jun 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary of Agriculture intends to reestablish the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force (AAQTF) and requests nominations for qualified persons to serve as members.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Waivers Under Section 6(o) of the

Wed, Jun 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on proposed information collections. The proposed collection is a revision of a currently approved collection.

The purpose of Section 6(o) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended by Section 824 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, is to establish a time limit for the receipt of food stamp benefits for certain ablebodied adults who are not working. The provision authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, upon a State agency's request, to waive the provision for any group of individuals if the Secretary determines ``that the area in which the individuals reside has an unemployment rate of over 10 percent, or does not have a sufficient number of jobs to provide employment for the individuals.'' As required in the statute, in order to receive a waiver the State agency must submit sufficient supporting information so that the U

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request--Evaluation of the Birth Month

Wed, Jun 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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.

On December 6, 2007, FNS published an interim regulation in the Federal Register: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Revisions in the WIC Food Packages; Interim Rule [72 FR 68966]. This current notice announces FNS' intent to request from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to collect information for the evaluation of impacts of the Interim Rule on the food package choices and breastfeeding outcomes of postpartum women who participate in WIC.

Dairy Product Mandatory Reporting

Tue, Jun 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule adopts amendments to the Dairy Product Mandatory Reporting Program that was established on August 2, 2007 on an interim final basis. The Dairy Market Enhancement Act of 2000, and certain provisions of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, amended the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to provide for timely, accurate, and reliable market information to facilitate more informed marketing decisions and promote competition in the dairy product manufacturing industry.

Peanut Standards Board

Tue, Jun 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Peanut Standards Board (Board) for the purpose of advising the Secretary on quality and handling standards for domestically produced and imported peanuts. The initial Board was appointed by the Secretary and announced on December 5, 2002. USDA seeks nominations for individuals to be considered for selection as Board members for terms of office ending June 30, 2011. Selected nominees sought by this action would replace those six producer and industry representatives who are currently serving for the term of office that ends June 30, 2008. The Board consists of 18 members representing producers and industry representatives.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Jun 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 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, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB),

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Jun 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 11, 2008.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Jun 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 12, 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, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB),

Revision of the Hawaiian and Territorial Fruits and Vegetables Regulations

Tue, Jun 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are proposing to revise and reorganize the regulations pertaining to the interstate movement of fruits and vegetables from Hawaii and the territories to consolidate requirements of general applicability and eliminate redundant requirements, update terms and remove outdated requirements and references, and make various editorial and nonsubstantive changes to the regulations to make them easier to use. We are also proposing to make substantive changes to the regulations including establishing criteria within the regulations that, if met, would allow us to approve certain new fruits and vegetables for interstate movement in the United States and to acknowledge pestfree areas in Hawaii and U.S. territories
expeditiously, and removing the listing in the regulations of some specific commodities as regulated articles. These changes are intended to simplify and expedite our processes for approving certain regulated articles for interstate movement and pestfree areas while continuing to allow for pu

Regulatory Flexibility Act Assessment--Locatable Minerals Operations

Tue, Jun 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Forest Service published in the Federal Register a proposed rule to revise the regulations for locatable minerals operations conducted on National Forest System lands. The proposed rule considered impacts to small entities under Executive Order 13272 and the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (SBREFA). However, the proposed rule did not make available nor seek comment on the small entities flexibility assessment. This notice allows for review and seeks comment on the flexibility assessment.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request: Food Stamp Program Pre-Screening Tool

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on the proposed revision of this currently approved collection. The information collection involves the use of a Webbased prescreening tool for the general public to use to determine potential eligibility for Food Stamp Program benefits.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Fri, Jun 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 10, 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, Pub. L. 10413. Comments regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB),

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Fri, Jun 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 10, 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, Pub. L. 10413. Comments regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB),

Goose Creek Watershed Livestock Grazing Analysis on the Tongue Ranger District, Bighorn National Forest, Sheridan and

Thu, Jun 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The USDA, Forest Service, will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to update range management planning on seven (7) cattle and horse allotments in the Goose Creek area, which will result in development of new allotment management plans (AMPs). The agency gives notice of the full environmental analysis and decisionmaking process that will occur on the proposal so that interested and affected people may become aware of how they may participate in the process and contribute to the final decision.

Notice of New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

Thu, Jun 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Soda Springs Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest will begin charging a $8.00 fee for overnight camping at the Pine Bar and Mill Canyon Campgrounds on the Soda Springs Ranger District. There will also be a $2.00 fee for an extra vehicle. Overnight camping at other campgrounds on the CaribouTarghee National Forest has shown that the public appreciates and enjoys the availability of developed recreation campground facilities. Funds from the use of these developed campground facilities will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of Pine Bar and Mill Canyon Campgrounds.

Movement of Hass Avocados From Areas Where Mexican Fruit Fly or Sapote Fruit Fly Exist

Thu, Jun 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are reopening the comment period for our proposed rule that would amend our domestic quarantine regulations to provide for the interstate movement of Hass avocados from Mexican fruit fly and sapote fruit fly quarantined areas in the United States with a certificate if the fruit is safeguarded after harvest in accordance with specific measures. The proposed rule would also amend our foreign quarantine regulations to remove trapping and bait spray treatment requirements related to Anastrepha spp. fruit flies for imported Hass avocados from Michoacan, Mexico. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.

Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License

Wed, Jun 11 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, intends to grant to Oser Technologies LLC of Fairfield, New Jersey, an exclusive license to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/471,327, ``Method and Apparatus for Treatment of Food Products'', filed on June 20, 2006.

Guaranteed Loans; Number of Days of Interest Paid on Loss Claims

Tue, Jun 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is clarifying and simplifying its regulations governing the number of days interest will be paid on loss claims. The liquidation provisions currently provide a timeframe for the interest payment based upon ``the date of the decision to liquidate,'' which is often difficult to determine. This final rule will eliminate ``the date of the decision to liquidate'' as the beginning timeframe for the interest payment on loss claims. In addition, FSA is clarifying the guaranteed lender's responsibility for future recoveries.

East Deer Lodge Valley Landscape Restoration Management Environmental Impact Statement, Deer Lodge County, MT

Tue, Jun 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on a integrated restoration proposal to restore terrestrial and aquatic conditions by improving the health, vigor and resilience of forest stands of infected, dead and high risk trees; restoration and maintenance of grass and shrub communities through prescribed burning; the restoration of aspen age classes and diversity; improving recreation opportunities and grazing; capturing the economic value of the dead and dying mountain pine beetle infested and high risk trees; understory thinning, followed with prescribed burning, on small understory conifer trees; enhancing water quality and quantity and maintaining and restoring conditions for native fish populations. The integrated restoration EIS will also improve public safety and infrastructure by reconstructing, relocating, maintaining and improving signing, design and linkage of forest trails, road densities and travel management. The EIS will ad

2008-Crop Marketing Assistance Loans and Loan Deficiency Payments for Loan Commodities Except Cotton and Peanuts

Tue, Jun 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) will extend Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL) and Loan Deficiency Payments (LDP) for the 2008 crop. The loan commodities covered by this Federal Register Notice include: wheat, corn, grain sorghum, barley, oats, soybeans, rice, sunflower seed, rapeseed, canola, safflower, flaxseed, mustard seed, crambe, sesame seed, graded and nongraded wool, mohair, honey, dry peas, lentils, and small chickpeas. As a result of this notice, CCC will be able to commence administration of 2008crop MAL and LDP provisions and announce applicable 2008crop loan rates, schedules of premiums and discounts, and other related rates.

Consolidation of the Fruit Fly Regulations

Mon, Jun 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are amending the regulations to consolidate our domestic regulations regarding exotic fruit flies. Currently, these regulations are contained in six separate subparts, each of which covers a different species of fruit fly, and each of these subparts has parallel sections that are substantially the same as the corresponding sections in the other subparts. Therefore, we are combining these six subparts into a single subpart. We are also modifying the regulations by adding a mechanism through which quarantined areas can be removed from regulation expeditiously. These actions eliminate duplication and enhance the flexibility of our regulatory program.

Notice of Determination of Pest-Free Areas Within the States of Cear[aacute] and Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Mon, Jun 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are advising the public that we are recognizing 7 municipalities in the State of Cear[aacute] and 13 municipalities in the State of Rio Grande do Norte as pestfree areas for the South American cucurbit fly. Based on our review of the documentation submitted by Brazil's national plant protection organization, which we made available to the public for review and comment through a previous notice, the Administrator has determined that those municipalities meet the criteria in our regulations for recognition as pestfree areas.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request--FNS User Access Request

Fri, Jun 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on proposed information collections. The proposed collection is a revision of a currently approved collection. The purpose of this information collection request is the continued use of the electronic form FNS 674 entitled ``FNS User Access Request''.

Notice of Request for Revision and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; National Animal Identification

Fri, Jun 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision and extension of approval of an information collection associated with the National Animal Identification System.

Potato Cyst Nematode; Update of Quarantined Areas

Fri, Jun 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are advising the public that we have made changes to the area in the State of Idaho that is quarantined to prevent the spread of potato cyst nematode. The description of the quarantined area was updated on November 1, 2007, when the potato cyst nematode regulations became effective; on November 28, 2007, when one additional field was found to be infested; on January 9, 2008, when some fields that had been quarantined were found not to have an association with an infested field; and on March 21, 2008, when 24 associated fields were removed from the quarantined area after having been surveyed and found to be free of potato cyst nematode.

Mexican Fruit Fly; Designation of Portion of Willacy County, TX, as a Quarantined Area

Thu, Jun 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are amending the Mexican fruit fly regulations by designating a portion of Willacy County, TX, as a quarantined area and restricting the interstate movement of regulated articles from that area. This action is necessary to prevent the spread of the Mexican fruit fly into noninfested areas of the United States.

International Standard-Setting Activities

Thu, Jun 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice informs the public of the sanitary and phytosanitary standardsetting activities of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex), in accordance with section 491 of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as amended, and the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, Public Law 103465, 108 Stat. 4809. This notice also provides a list of other standardsetting activities of Codex, including commodity standards, guidelines, codes of practice, and revised texts. This notice, which covers the time periods from June 1, 2007, to May 31, 2008, and June 1, 2008, to May 31, 2009, seeks comments on standards under consideration and recommendations for new standards.

Notice of Meeting; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

Thu, Jun 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Pacific Northwest Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Portland, Oregon. The purpose of the meeting is to review and provide recommendations concerning recreation fee proposals for facilities and services offered on lands managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management in Oregon and Washington. Proposals for this meeting include the jurisdictions of the Bureau of Land Management Salem, Vail, and Spokane Districts, the Okanogan Wenatchee, Olympic, Rogue RiverSiskiyou, Umatilla, WallowaWhitman, and Willamette National Forests. Other items of interest related to the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004 may be discussed.

Import/Export User Fees

Wed, Jun 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are proposing to amend the regulations concerning user fees for import and exportrelated services that we provide for animals, animal products, birds, germ plasm, organisms, and vectors. We are proposing increases in those fees for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 in order to ensure that the fees accurately reflect the anticipated costs of providing these services each year. By publishing the annual user fee changes in advance, users can incorporate the fees into their budget planning. The user fees pay for the actual cost of providing these services.

Public Hearing on New Entrant's 2008 Crop Cane Sugar Marketing Allotment

Wed, Jun 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) will hold a public hearing to receive comments on providing an allocation to a new entrant sugarcane processor in Louisiana and possible impacts on existing cane processors and producers. CCC also requests comments on the evidence CCC should require from a new entrant to demonstrate eligibility for a marketing allocation.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request--State Administrative Expense Funds

Wed, Jun 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on the proposed information collections. The proposed collection is a revision of a currently approved collection related to State administrative expense funds expended in the operation of the Child Nutrition Programs administered under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966.

Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License

Wed, Jun 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, intends to grant to VMRD, Inc. of Pullman, Washington, an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 5,171,685, ``Cloning Of The Babesia Bovis 60KD Antigen'', issued on December 15, 1992.

Vidalia Onions Grown in Georgia; Increased Assessment Rate

Tue, Jun 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Vidalia Onion Committee (Committee) for the 2008 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.10 to $0.13 per 40pound container of Vidalia onions handled. The Committee locally administers the marketing order which regulates the handling of Vidalia onions grown in Georgia. Assessments upon Vidalia onion handlers are used by the Committee to fund reasonable and necessary expenses of the program. The fiscal period begins January 1 and ends December 31. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.

Information Collection; Qualified Products List for Foam Fire Suppressants

Tue, Jun 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the extension (without revision) of a currently approved information collection, Qualified Products List for Foam Fire Suppressants.

Information Collection; Qualified Products List for Long-Term Retardant Fire Suppressants

Tue, Jun 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Proposed United States Standards for Grades of Olive Oil and Olive-Pomace Oil

Mon, Jun 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting comments on the proposed revision to the United States Standards for Grades of Olive Oil. The proposal includes two major groups of oil: ``olive oil,'' produced from olives by mechanical means; and ``olivepomace oil,'' produced using heat and a solvent to separate the oil from the olivepomace remaining after olive oil is produced. The proposal includes new product descriptions, definitions, and requirements for the following grade designations: ``U.S. Extra Virgin Olive Oil,'' ``U.S. Virgin Olive Oil,'' ``U.S. Lampante Virgin Olive OilNot Fit for Human Consumption,'' ``U.S. Refined Olive Oil,'' ``U.S. Olive Oil,'' ``U.S. OlivePomace Oil,'' ``U.S. Refined OlivePomace Oil,'' and ``U.S. Crude OlivePomace Oil.'' The proposed revisions to the grade standards are intended to provide a uniform language for commerce and the use of the standards would be voluntary. The proposed standards include objective crit

Sorghum Promotion, Research, and Information: Certification of Organizations for Eligibility To Make Nominations to

Mon, Jun 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is accepting applications from State, regional, and national sorghum producer organizations or associations which desire to be certified as eligible to nominate sorghum producers for appointment to the Sorghum Promotion, Research, and Information Board (Board). To nominate a producer to the Board, organizations must first be certified by USDA. Notice is also given that upcoming appointments are anticipated and that during a period to be established by USDA, nominations will be accepted from eligible organizations.

Notice of Meeting; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

Mon, Jun 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Pacific Southwest Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (Recreation RAC) will hold a meeting in Redding, California. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct a field trip to view the recreation program and fee sites on the ShastaTrinity National Forest and to make recommendations for fee proposals on lands managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management in California. The Recreation RAC will consider fee proposals for standard amenity fee and expanded amenity fees from the Eldorado, Cleveland, Inyo, Sequoia and ShastaTrinity National
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Forests and the Bureau of Land Management Arcata Area Office.

Revision of Land Management Plan, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Located in California and Nevada

Mon, Jun 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The USDA, Forest Service is resuming preparation of the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit revised land management plan (hereafter referred to as the Forest Plan), as directed by the National Forest Management Act (NFMA) . Preparation of the revised plan was halted when the 2005 Forest Service planning rule was enjoined. A new planning rule (36 CFR Part 219 was implemented on April 21, 2008, allowing the planning process to be resumed. This notice resumes the plan revision process under the new planning rule.

The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) Forest Plan Comprehensive Evaluation Report documents the need for change and the initial scope of forest plan revisionbased upon management review & determination, February 2007which is still valid; this documentation provides information concerning public participation and collaboration. The original notice of initiation for plan revision appeared in the Federal Register Feb. 5, 2007. The Responsible Official, Terri Marceron, has determined

Advisory Committee on Universal Standards; Meeting

Mon, Jun 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces a forthcoming meeting of the Advisory Committee on Universal Cotton Standards.

Designation for the Georgia, Montana, and Cedar Rapids (IA) Areas

Mon, Jun 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are announcing designation of the following organizations to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended (USGSA): Georgia Department of Agriculture (Georgia); Montana Department of Agriculture (Montana); and MidIowa Grain Inspection, Inc. (MidIowa). We are also announcing an amendment of MidIowa's designated geographic area.

Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

Mon, Jun 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The purpose of this notice is to notify all interested parties that the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will hold a Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (Committee) meeting that is open to the public. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) established the Committee to examine the full spectrum of issues faced by the fruit and vegetable industry and to provide suggestions and ideas to the Secretary of Agriculture on how USDA can tailor its programs to meet the fruit and vegetable industry's needs. This notice sets forth the schedule and location for the meeting.

Opportunity for Designation in Alabama, Essex (IL), Springfield (IL), Savage (MN), and Washington Areas, and Request

Mon, Jun 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The designations of the official agencies listed below will end on December 31, 2008. We are asking persons interested in providing official services in the areas served by these agencies to submit an application for designation. We are also asking for comments on the quality of services provided by these currently designated agencies: Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (Alabama); Kankakee Grain Inspection, Inc. (Kankakee);
Springfield Grain Inspection, Inc. (Springfield);
State Grain Inspection, Inc. (State Grain); and
Washington Department of Agriculture (Washington).

Conservation Reserve Program; Critical Feed Use

Fri, May 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announces the opportunity to allow Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) participants with certain established vegetative cover to voluntarily modify the CRP contract to utilize certain CRP land enrolled for a critical feed use this year without a rental reduction. Producers will be required to obtain a modified conservation plan to include, among other things, haying or grazing of the established cover.

Amendments to Rules of Practice Regulations Under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) To Increase

Fri, May 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending the Rules of Practice under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) to increase from $60 to $100 the fee for filing an informal complaint; and to increase from $300 to $500 the fee for handling a formal complaint.

Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection

Fri, May 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension of and revision to a currently approved information collection in support of the shell egg surveillance portion of the Regulation for the Inspection of Eggs7 CFR part 57.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, Correction

Fri, May 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

May 27, 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, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB),

Salmon-Challis National Forest, Idaho; Salmon-Challis National Forest Travel Management Plan and Off-highway Vehicle

Fri, May 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On August 3, 2007 (72 FR 43223), the USDA, Forest Service published in the Federal Register a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an environmental impact statement to designate a portion of the National Forest roads, trails, and areas open to public motor vehicle use on the SalmonChallis National Forest (SCNF), and assign the type of use(s) and season of use allowed on each road and trail or portion thereof. The Forest Service is revising the proposed action to correct inconsistencies with the Salmon National Forest and Challis National Forest Land and Resource Management plans, correct errors in the mileages of roads and motorized trails described in the original proposed action, and announce a 60day public comment period, rather than a 45day public comment period on the Draft EIS.

User Fees for 2008 Crop Cotton Classification Services to Growers

Thu, May 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will raise the user fees for cotton producers for 2008 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act. These user fees also are authorized under the Cotton Standards Act of 1923. The 2007 user fee for this classification service was $1.85 per bale. This rule will raise the fee for the 2008 crop to $2.00 per bale. This fee and the existing reserve are sufficient to cover the costs
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of providing classification services, including costs for
administration and supervision.

Pohick Creek Watershed Dam No. 3, Fairfax County, VA

Thu, May 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 102[2][c] of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations [40 CFR Part 1500]; and the Natural Resources Conservation Service Regulations [7 CFR Part 650]; the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives notice that an environmental impact statement is not being prepared for the rehabilitation of Pohick Creek Watershed Dam No. 3, Fairfax County, Virginia.

Notice of Expiring Expanded Rural Area Definition

Thu, May 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On March 13, 2006 (71 FR 12671-74), a notice was published regarding the availability of hurricane disaster assistance that expanded the rural area definition for USDA Rural Development's housing programs. USDA Rural Development's housing programs are governed by the Housing Act of 1949, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1471, et seq.)(Act).

Section 541 of the Act (42 U.S.C. 1490q), which only applies to USDA Rural Development's housing programs, provided the authority to waive rural area requirements in Sec. 520 of the Act (42 U.S.C. 1490) subsequent to a natural disaster. This waiver authority applied with respect to assistance under Sec. 541. The Secretary could allocate appropriated disaster funds under Sec. 541(a) for each fiscal year during the 3year period beginning on the declaration of the disaster by the President.

Notice is hereby given that the expanded rural area definition (which increased the population limits to 75,000) under the March 13, 2006 notice will expire at the end of the

Funding Opportunity Title: Crop Insurance Education in Targeted States (Targeted States Program)

Wed, May 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The following paragraph has been added to the beginning of the Summary portion of the January 22, 2008, Federal Register Notice: The Risk Management Agency (RMA) did not receive complete and valid application packages for the State of Delaware under the original Request for Application Notice published in the Federal Register on January 22, 2008, for the Crop Insurance Education in Targeted States Program (Targeted States Program). RMA is reannouncing its Funding OpportunityRequest for Applications under the Targeted States Program for the State of Delaware. Applicants who previously submitted an application under the January 22, 2008, Targeted States Program Request for Applications Notice for Delaware must reapply in accordance with the original Notice published in the Federal Register on January 22, 2008.

All other portions and sections of the full text Notice remain unchanged.

Notice of Meeting; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

Wed, May 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Colorado Recreation Resource Advisory Committee will tentatively meet in Golden, CO. The purpose of the meeting is to continue to provide the new committee members with the information they need to be effective committee members and review several fee proposals. These fee proposals will tentatively include several new cabin rentals and fee changes for: the Green Mountain Reservoir/ Cataract Lake fee area and the Arapaho National Recreation Area.