[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 199 (Friday, October 11, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53303]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-26080]
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Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 199 / Friday, October 11, 1996 /
Rules and Regulations
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Commodity Credit Corporation
7 CFR Part 1485
RIN 0551-AA24
Agreements for the Development of Foreign Markets for
Agricultural Commodities
AGENCY: Commodity Credit Corporation, USDA.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is adopting as a final
rule the provisions of the interim final rule published February 1,
1996 (61 FR 3548) regarding implementation of the Market Promotion
Program (MPP) authorized by Section 203 of the Agricultural Trade Act
of 1978. Specifically, the rule revises procedural and documentation
requirements pertaining to program participants' contracts with third
parties. This change eases administrative requirements and minimizes
the potential for increased costs to participants and possible delays
in implementing program activities.
EFFECTIVE DATES: October 11, 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sharon L. McClure or Denise Fetters at (202) 720-5521.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Executive Order 12866
This final rule is issued in conformance with Executive order
12866. Based on information compiled by the Department, it has been
determined that this rule:
(1) Would have an annual effect on the economy of less than $100
million;
(2) Would not adversely affect in a material way the economy, a
sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the
environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal
governments or communities;
(3) Would not create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere
with an action taken or planned by another agency;
(4) Would not alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants,
user fees, or loan programs or rights and obligations of recipients
thereof; and
(5) Would not raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of
legal mandates, the President's priorities, or principles set forth in
Executive Order 12866.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
It has been determined that the Regulatory Flexibility Act is not
applicable to the final rule since CCC is not required by 5 U.S.C. 553
or any other provision of law to publish a notice of rulemaking with
respect to the subject matter of this rule.
Executive Order 12372
This program is not subject to the provisions of Executive Order
12372, which requires intergovernmental consultation with State and
local officials. See notice related to 7 CFR part 3015, subpart V,
published at 48 FR 29115 (June 24, 1983).
Executive Order 12988
This final rule has been reviewed under the Executive order 12988,
Civil Justice Reform. The rule would have preemptive effect with
respect to any state or local laws, regulations, or policies which
conflict with such provisions or which otherwise impede their full
implementation. The rule would not have retroactive effect. The rule
does not require that administrative remedies be exhausted before suit
may be filed.
General Comments
The public was given an opportunity to submit written comments on
the interim final rule. CCC did not receive any comments. The interim
rule is adopted as final.
Information Collection Requirements
The amendment set forth in this final rule does not impose any new
reporting or record keeping requirements. The information collection
requirements for participating in the MPP were approved for use by the
Office of Management and Budget under OMB control number 0551-0027.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1485
Agricultural commodities, Exports.
PART 1485--AGREEMENTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOREIGN MARKETS FOR
AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES
Accordingly, the interim ruling amending 7 CFR part 1485 which was
published at 61 FR 3548 on February 1, 1996, is adopted as a final rule
without change.
Signed at Washington, DC, this 27th day of September 1996.
Timothy J. Galvin,
Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service and Vice President,
Commodity Credit Corporation.
[FR Doc. 96-26080 Filed 10-10-96; 8:45 am]
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