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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Tue, Aug 14 2007 11:00:00 GMT

August 9, 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),

Notice of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Specialty Crop

Tue, Aug 14 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App 2, the United States Department of Agriculture announces a meeting of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Specialty Crop Committee and Executive Committee.

Louisiana State University; Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for a

Tue, Aug 14 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has prepared an environmental assessment for a proposed field test involving two genetically engineered strains of the bacteria, Burkholderia glumae. Burkholderia glumae is a plant pathogen that causes panicle blight in rice (Oryza sativa). The purpose of this field test is to conduct experiments that will provide information on the pathogenicity of Burkholderia glumae and will assist in the development of control methods to reduce yield loss caused by panicle blight. After assessing the application, reviewing pertinent scientific information, and considering public comment, we have concluded that this field test will not present a plant pest risk, nor will it have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Based on its
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finding of no significant impact, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has determined that an environmental impact statement need not be prepared for this f

Assessment of Fees for Dairy Import Licenses for the 2008 Tariff- Rate Import Quota Year

Tue, Aug 14 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces that the fee to be charged for the 2008 tariffrate quota (TRQ) year for each license issued to a person or firm by the Department of Agriculture authorizing the importation of certain dairy articles, which are subject to tariffrate quotas set forth in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), will be $150.00 per license.

Guideline Change Involving Volume Discounts in Tariffs

Tue, Aug 14 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We are announcing a change in policy to accept non-tiered volumebased rate discounts in tariffs.