[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 208 (Wednesday, October 28, 1998)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 57627]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-28971]
[[Page 57627]]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
7 CFR Part 1260
[No. LS-98-005]
Amendment to the Beef Promotion and Research Rules and
Regulations: Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Rule
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Extension of comment period on the proposed rule to amend the
Beef Promotion and Research Rules and Regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is extending the
public comment period from October 27, 1998, to November 27, 1998, on
the proposed rule to amend the Beef Promotion and Research Rules and
Regulations (Rules and Regulations) established under the Beef
Promotion and Research Act of 1985 (Act) to clarify requirements for
documenting cattle sales transactions for which no assessments are due.
This proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on August 28,
1998.
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before November 27,
1998.
ADDRESSES: Send two copies of comments to Ralph L. Tapp; U.S.
Department of Agriculture; Livestock and Seed Program, AMS; Marketing
Programs Branch; STOP 0251, Room 2606-S; 1400 Independence Avenue, SW.;
Washington, D.C. 20090-0251. Comments received may be inspected at this
location between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
holidays. State that your comments refer to Docket No. LS-98-005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ralph L. Tapp, 202/720-1115.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Purpose
A proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on August 28,
1998 (63 FR 45971). The purpose of the rule is to clarify the fact that
persons selling cattle who are not classified as producers under the
Act must file a Statement of Certification of Non-Producer Status form
with the collecting person in a timely manner or otherwise an
assessment is due under the Act.
Reason for Granting an Extension
The Livestock Marketing Association (LMA), a national trade
organization representing 900 livestock auction and terminal markets
and livestock dealers and order buyers has requested a 30 day extension
of the comment period.
LMA has stated that it and other interested parties need more time
to have a number of questions answered concerning the impact of the
proposed rule on those it affects including producers, markets,
dealers, feedlots, and brand inspectors.
LMA members collect about one-third of the total assessments paid
by producers under the Act and therefore have a keen interest in any
changes involving the collection process.
After careful consideration of the request submitted to the Agency,
AMS has decided to grant an extension of the comment period for an
additional 30 days, or until November 27, 1998. AMS believes this 30
day extension making a total comment period of 90 days provides a
sufficient period of time for all interested persons to review the
proposed rule and submit comments.
Accordingly, AMS is extending the comment period on the proposed
rule until November 27, 1998.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2901 et seq.
Dated: October 23, 1998.
Barry L. Carpenter,
Deputy Administrator, Livestock and Seed Program.
[FR Doc. 98-28971 Filed 10-26-98; 11:15 am]
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