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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Wed, Nov 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

November 17, 2005.

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),

Addition of the People's Republic of China To the List of Countries Eligible To Export Processed Poultry and Poultry

Wed, Nov 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to add the People's Republic of China to the list of countries eligible to export processed poultry and poultry products to the United States. Reviews of the People's Republic of China's laws, regulations, and other materials show that its poultry processing system includes requirements equivalent to all provisions in the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) and its implementing regulations.

FSIS is proposing to allow processed poultry products from the People's Republic of China to be imported into the United States only if they are processed in certified establishments in the People's Republic of China from poultry slaughtered in certified slaughter establishments in other countries eligible to export poultry to the United States. China is not currently eligible to export poultry products to the United States that include birds that were slaughtered in China's domestic establishments. Under this proposed rule, all poultry produc

Natapoc Ridge Forest Restoration Project, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests, Chelan County, WA

Wed, Nov 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

On November 15, 2005, the USDA, Forest Service, Okanogan- Wentachee National Forests, published a Notice of Intent in the Federal Register (70 FR 69308) to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Natapoc Ridge Forest Restoration Project. The Notice of Intent is being revised to change the expected filing and review date of the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) to April 2006 and the final EIS to July 2006. The original Notice of Intent identified these dates incorrectly as April 2005 and July 2005.

Designation for the State of Minnesota Area

Wed, Nov 23 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) announces the designation of Grain Inspection, Inc. (Jamestown), MidIowa Grain Inspection, Inc. (MidIowa), North Dakota Grain Inspection Service, Inc. (North Dakota), Northern Plains Grain Inspection Service, Inc. (Northern Plains), D. R. Schaal Agency, Inc. (Schaal), Sioux City Inspection and Weighing Service Company (Sioux City), all officially designated agencies, and a company proposing to do business as State Grain Inspection, Inc. (State Grain), a subsidiary of National Quality Inspection, Inc., to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended (Act).