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Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling of Fish and Shellfish

Mon, Nov 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is reopening the comment period for 90 days for the interim final rule for mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) for fish and shellfish covered commodities that was published in the Federal Register on October 5, 2004 (69 FR 59708). The interim final rule for fish and shellfish became effective on April 4, 2005. The interim final rule imposes requirements on certain retailers and their suppliers to notify their customers of the country of origin and the method of production (wild and/or farmraised) of specified fish and shellfish products. The interim final rule also specifies recordkeeping responsibilities for affected retailers and their suppliers. AMS requests general comment on the costs and benefits of the interim final rule as well as the specific questions that are listed in this document. All affected persons are hereby given notice of the opportunity to submit written data and views concerning the economic impacts of the interim final rul

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Mon, Nov 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

November 20, 2006.

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),

Farmer-Stock Peanuts Available for Sale in Online Auction

Mon, Nov 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is announcing that the inventoried farmerstock peanuts will be available for sale as unrestricted use on November 29, 2006 on the Internet at
http://www.theseam.com.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request: Food Stamp Program: State Issuance

Mon, Nov 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is publishing for public comment a summary of a proposed information collection. The proposed collection is a revision of a collection currently approved under OMB No. 0584 0081 for the Food Stamp Program for the form FNS388, State Issuance and Participation Estimates.

Ely Westside Rangeland Project

Mon, Nov 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Ely Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) on a proposal to authorize continued livestock grazing within the Ely Westside Rangeland Project area. The analysis will determine if a change in management direction for livestock grazing is needed to move existing resource conditions within the Ely Westside Rangeland Project area towards desired conditions. Allotments within the project area are Big Creek, Black Rock, Cherry Creek, Currant Creek, Ellison Basin, Hooper Canyon, Irwin Canyon, Illipah, Pine/Quinn Creek, Tom Plain, Treasure Hill, and Troy Mountain. The Black Rock, Cherry Creek, Currant Creek, Ellison Basin, Illipah, Pine/Quinn Creek, Tom Plain, and Treasure Hill, are currently permitted for grazing; Big Creek, Hooper Canyon, and Irwin Canyon allotments are currently vacant; and the Troy Mountain Allotment is currently closed. These allotments are in Lincoln, Nye, and White Pine Counties, Nevada.

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

Mon, Nov 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Soda Springs Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest will begin charging a $10 fee for single family overnight camping at the Gravel Creek Campground. There will also be a $5 fee for an extra vehicle. Overnight camping at other campgrounds on the CaribouTarghee National Forest have shown that publics appreciate and enjoy the availability of developed recreation facilities. Funds from the fee charges will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of the Gravel Creek Campground.

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

Mon, Nov 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest will begin charging a $40 fee for the overnight rental of Pebble Guard Station. Rentals of other cabins on the CaribouTarghee National Forest have shown that publics appreciate and enjoy the availability of historic rental cabins. Funds from the rental will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of the Pebble Guard Station.

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

Mon, Nov 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest will begin charging a $40 fee for the overnight rental of Malad Summit Guard Station. Rentals of other cabins on the CaribouTarghee National Forest have shown that publics appreciate and enjoy the availability of historic rental cabins. Funds from the rental will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of the Malad Summit Guard Station.

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

Mon, Nov 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

George Washington & Jefferson National Forests will begin charging a $15 fee per single campsite and $25 per double campsite for overnight use at White Cedar Horse Camp, which is presently under construction. This new campground will facilitate equestrian use of George Washington & Jefferson National Forests on the Eastern Divide Ranger District. Fee revenue will support operations and maintenance of the campground and future site improvements.

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

Mon, Nov 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

George Washington & Jefferson National Forests will begin charging a $5 fee per ATV/OHV for use of Taskers Gap and Peters Mill Run trail system. This trail system will facilitate ATV/OHV motorized use of George Washington & Jefferson National Forests on the Lee Ranger District. Fee revenue will support operations and maintenance of the trail system and future site improvements.

Notice of Availability for the Coal Creek Flood Control and Parkway Final Environmental Impact Statement

Mon, Nov 27 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Record of Decision (ROD) for the Coal Creek Flood Control and Parkway Final Environmental Impact Statement is now available to the public. On September 1, 2006, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) published a Final Environmental Impact Statement consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, to disclose potential effects to the human environment resulting from proposed flood control improvements to Coal Creek in Cedar City, Utah. A notice of availability for the ROD was previously published in the Federal Register on October 3, 2006. Availability was delayed due to additional information about the proximity of Utah prairie dogs, a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The NRCS is now completing formal consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). No construction will begin until the NRCS has received a biological opinion from the FWS. The ROD authorizes implementation of Alternative C (Replace Main Street diversion/drop