The Federal Register

Milk in the Pacific Northwest and Arizona-Las Vegas Marketing Areas; Final Decision on Proposed Amendments to

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document is the final decision proposing to adopt changes to provisions of the producerhandler definitions of the Pacific Northwest and ArizonaLas Vegas orders as contained in a Recommended Decision published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2005. This document is subject to approval by producers.

Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order; Section 610 Review

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) review of the Mushroom Promotion,
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Research, and Consumer Information Order (conducted under the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act), under the criteria contained in Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA).

Potato Research and Promotion Plan; Section 610 Review

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) review of the Potato Research and Promotion Plan (conducted under the Potato Research and Promotion Act), under the criteria contained in Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA).

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

December 8, 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, 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, Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7

Importation of Whole Cuts of Boneless Beef From Japan

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

We are amending the regulations governing the importation of meat and other edible animal products by allowing, under certain conditions, the importation of whole cuts of boneless beef from Japan. We are taking this action in response to a request from the Government of Japan and after conducting a risk analysis and considering public comments. This action will allow the importation of beef from Japan while continuing to protect against the introduction of bovine spongiform encephalopathy into the United States.

Information Collection: Bioenergy Program

Wed, Dec 14 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the extension of an approved information collection with revision associated with the forms used under the Bioenergy Program. This information collection is needed to administer the Bioenergy Program.

Information Collection Activity; Comment Request

Wed, Dec 14 2005 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 (RUS) invites comments on this information collection for which RUS intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).