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###Semiannual Regulatory Agenda###
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
7 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I-XI, XIV-XVIII, XX, XXVI-XXXVIII, XLI-XLII, L
9 CFR Chs. I-III
36 CFR Ch. II
41 CFR Ch. 4
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, Fall 2010
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of significant and
not significant regulations being developed in agencies of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) in conformance with Executive Order
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' The agenda also describes
regulations affecting small entities as required by section 602 of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, Public Law 96-354. This agenda also
identifies regulatory actions that are being reviewed in compliance
with section 610(c) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We invite public
comment on those actions.
USDA has attempted to list all regulations and regulatory
reviews pending at the time of publication except for minor and
routine or repetitive actions, but some may have been inadvertently
missed. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item
from this listing. Also, the dates shown for the steps of each
action are estimated and are not commitments to act on or by the
date shown.
USDA's complete regulatory agenda is available online at
www.reginfo.gov. Because publication in the Federal Register is
mandated for the regulatory flexibility agendas required by the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602), USDA's printed agenda
entries include only:
(1) Rules that are likely to have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities; and
(2) Rules identified for periodic review under section 610 of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
For this edition of the USDA regulatory agenda, the most
important significant regulatory actions and a Statement of
Regulatory Priorities are included in the Regulatory Plan, which
appears in both the online regulatory agenda and in part II of the
Federal Register that includes the abbreviated regulatory agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on any
specific entry shown in this agenda, please contact the person listed
for that action. For general comments or inquiries about the agenda,
please contact Michael Poe, Office of Budget and Program Analysis, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250, (202) 720-1272.
Dated: September 21, 2010.
Michael Poe,
Chief, Legislative and Regulatory Staff.
Agricultural Marketing Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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175 National Organic Program, Sunset (2011) (Crops and Processing) (TM-07-0136)........... 0581-AC77
176 Wholesale Pork Reporting Program (Reg Plan Seq No. 1)................................. 0581-AD07
177 National Organic Program, Periodic Pesticide Residue Testing.......................... 0581-AD10
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Agricultural Marketing Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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178 National Dairy Promotion and Research Program; Dairy Import Assessments, DA-08-0050 0581-AC87
(Reg Plan Seq No. 2)..................................................................
179 National Organic Program: Amendments to the National List (Crops, Livestock, and 0581-AC91
Processing) TM-09-0003................................................................
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Farm Service Agency--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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180 Emergency Forest Restoration Program.................................................. 0560-AH89
181 Farm Loan Programs Loan Making Activities............................................. 0560-AI03
182 Conservation Loan Guarantee Program................................................... 0560-AI04
183 Loan Servicing; Farm Loan Programs.................................................... 0560-AI05
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Farm Service Agency--Completed Actions
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Regulation
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Number Number
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184 Biomass Crop Assistance Program....................................................... 0560-AH92
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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185 Animal Welfare: Marine Mammals; Nonconsensus Language, and Interactive Programs 0579-AB24
(Rulemaking Resulting From a Section 610 Review)......................................
186 Animal Welfare; Regulations and Standards for Birds (Reg Plan Seq No. 3).............. 0579-AC02
187 Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy; Importation of Bovines and Bovine Products.......... 0579-AC68
188 Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia; Interstate Movement and Import Restrictions on Certain 0579-AC74
Live Fish.............................................................................
189 Scrapie in Sheep and Goats............................................................ 0579-AC92
190 Plant Pest Regulations; Update of General Provisions (Reg Plan Seq No. 4)............. 0579-AC98
191 Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy and Scrapie; Importation of Small Ruminants and Their 0579-AD10
Germplasm, Products, and Byproducts...................................................
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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192 Importation of Plants for Planting; Establishing a New Category of Plants for Planting 0579-AC03
Not Authorized for Importation Pending Pest Risk Analysis (Rulemaking Resulting From a
Section 610 Review) (Reg Plan Seq No. 7)..............................................
193 Citrus Canker; Compensation for Certified Citrus Nursery Stock........................ 0579-AC05
194 Importation of Poultry and Poultry Products From Regions Affected With Highly 0579-AC36
Pathogenic Avian Influenza............................................................
195 Handling of Animals; Contingency Plans................................................ 0579-AC69
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
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Number Number
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196 Phytophthora Ramorum; Quarantine and Regulations...................................... 0579-AB82
197 Boll Weevil; Quarantine and Regulations............................................... 0579-AB91
198 Introduction of Organisms and Products Altered or Produced Through Genetic Engineering 0579-AC31
199 Animal Welfare; Climatic and Environmental Conditions for Transportation of Warm- 0579-AC41
Blooded Animals Other Than Marine Mammals.............................................
200 Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine..................................................... 0579-AC71
201 Citrus Greening and Asian Citrus Psyllid; Quarantine and Interstate Movement 0579-AC85
Regulations...........................................................................
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
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202 Phytosanitary Certificates for Imported Fruits and Vegetables......................... 0579-AB18
203 Citrus Canker; Quarantine of the State of Florida..................................... 0579-AC07
204 Minimum Age Requirements for the Transport of Animals................................. 0579-AC14
205 Importation of Lemons From Northwest Argentina........................................ 0579-AC79
206 Sirex Woodwasp; Quarantine and Regulations............................................ 0579-AC86
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Rural Housing Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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207 Guaranteed Single-Family Housing...................................................... 0575-AC18
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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208 Mandatory Inspection of Catfish and Catfish Products (Reg Plan Seq No. 18)............ 0583-AD36
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Food Safety and Inspection Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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209 Performance Standards for the Production of Processed Meat and Poultry Products; 0583-AC46
Control of Listeria Monocytogenes in Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products (Reg Plan
Seq No. 21)...........................................................................
210 Federal-State Interstate Shipment Cooperative Inspection Program (Reg Plan Seq No. 24) 0583-AD37
211 New Formulas for Calculating the Basetime, Overtime, Holiday, and Laboratory Services 0583-AD40
Rates; Rate Changes Based on the Formulas; and Increased Fees for the Accredited
Laboratory Program....................................................................
212 Changes to the Schedule of Operations Regulations..................................... 0583-AD42
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Forest Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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213 Special Areas; State-Specific Inventoried Roadless Area Management: Colorado.......... 0596-AC74
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Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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214 Designation of Biobased Items for Federal Procurement, Round 7........................ 0503-AA36
215 Designation of Biobased Items for Federal Procurement, Round 8........................ 0503-AA39
216 Revised Program Guidelines............................................................ 0503-AA40
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Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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217 Voluntary Labeling Program for Designated Biobased Products........................... 0503-AA35
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
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175. NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM, SUNSET (2011) (CROPS AND PROCESSING) (TM-
07-0136)
Legal Authority: 7 USC 6501
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is amending
regulations pertaining to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited
Substances. As required by the National Organic Foods Production Act of
1990, the allowed use of the 12 synthetic and non-synthetic substances
in organic production and handling will expire on September 12, 2011.
The AMS published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to make the
public aware of this requirement. AMS believes that public comment is
essential in the review process to determine whether these substances
should continue to be allowed or prohibited in the production and
handling of organic agricultural products.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 03/14/08 73 FR 13795
ANPRM Comment Period End 05/13/08
NPRM 12/00/10
Final Action 08/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Melissa R. Bailey, Director, Standards Division,
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Washington,
DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-3252
Fax: 202 205-7808
Email: melissa.bailey@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC77
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176. <> WHOLESALE PORK REPORTING PROGRAM
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 1 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0581-AD07
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177. <> NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM, PERIODIC PESTICIDE
RESIDUE TESTING
Legal Authority: 7 USC 6501
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend sections of the NOP regulations
which pertain to the inspection and testing of agricultural products to
be sold or labeled as ``organic''. Specifically, this action would
incorporate provisions to require that certifying agents conduct
periodic residue testing of organic products to determine if the
products contain pesticides in violation of the NOP regulations and, if
so, the process by which violations are reported and enforcement
actions should be taken.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Melissa R. Bailey, Director, Standards Division,
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Washington,
DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-3252
Fax: 202 205-7808
Email: melissa.bailey@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AD10
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
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178. NATIONAL DAIRY PROMOTION AND RESEARCH PROGRAM; DAIRY IMPORT
ASSESSMENTS, DA-08-0050
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 2 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0581-AC87
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179. NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM: AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL LIST (CROPS,
LIVESTOCK, AND PROCESSING) TM-09-0003
Legal Authority: 7 USC 6517 and 6518
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service is amending the National
List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances contained in the National
Organic Program regulations. This rule would add six new substances and
remove one from the list.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/03/09 74 FR 26591
NPRM Comment Period End 08/03/09
Final Action 12/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Melissa R. Bailey, Director, Standards Division,
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Washington,
DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-3252
Fax: 202 205-7808
Email: melissa.bailey@usda.gov
RIN: 0581-AC91
BILLING CODE 3410--02--S
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
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180. EMERGENCY FOREST RESTORATION PROGRAM
Legal Authority: PL 110-246
Abstract: A new subpart will be added to the regulations in 7 CFR part
701 to implement the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP), which
was authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill. EFRP will provide cost-share
funding to owners of nonindustrial private forest land to restore the
land after the land is damaged by a natural disaster. The damaged land
must have had a tree cover immediately before the natural disaster.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Rule 11/17/10 75 FR 70083
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Interim Final Rule Effective 11/17/10
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 01/18/11
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Deirdre Holder, Director, Regulatory Review Group,
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: deirdre.holder@wdc.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AH89
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181. FARM LOAN PROGRAMS LOAN MAKING ACTIVITIES
Legal Authority: PL 110-246
Abstract: The rule will implement the provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill
that affect Farm Loan Programs (FLP) Loan Making Division (LMD); there
is discretion involved in the implementation. The sections being
implemented are: 5001, Direct Loans; 5005, Beginning Farmer or Rancher
and Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Contract Land Sales
Program Down Payment Loan Program; 5101, Farming Experience as an
Eligibility Requirement; 5201, Eligibility of Equine Farmers and
Ranchers for Emergency Loans; 5301, Beginning Farmer and Rancher
Individual Development Accounts Pilot Program; and 5501, Loans to
Purchase Highly Fractionated Land.
A Beginning Farmer and Rancher Individual Development Accounts five-
year pilot program will be established in at least 15 States. The
program entails FSA making grants to qualified nonprofit organizations
who then deliver the program to eligible participants. Grantees must
match 50 percent of the grant received. Under the program, qualified,
low-income beginning farmers or prospective beginning farmers would
establish saving accounts with a monthly deposit plan administered by
the grantees. The program funds must match the participants' deposits
at a minimum of 100 percent and a maximum of 200 percent. Participants
must use the savings account funds toward the purchase of farmland,
livestock, or similar farm start-up/operating expenses. The program
must be operated by and in conjunction with FSA farm loan programs. The
initial applications for the program must be approved no more than one
year after the law is enacted. The program is not mandatory; an
appropriation of up to $5 million annually is authorized to fund the
program.
Individual tribal members will be allowed to qualify for Indian Land
Acquisition loans.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/23/10 75 FR 57866
NPRM Comment Period End 11/22/10
Final Rule 05/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Deirdre Holder, Director, Regulatory Review Group,
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: deirdre.holder@wdc.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AI03
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182. CONSERVATION LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM
Legal Authority: PL 110-246
Abstract: The rule will implement the provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill
that affect Farm Loan Programs (FLP) Loan Making Division (LMD); there
is discretion in how several of the provisions are implemented. The
section being implemented is 5002, Conservation Loan and Loan
Guarantee. Implementation of this provision will create a new direct
and guaranteed loan program directed at assisting farmers in
implementing conservation practices.
The rule establishes a new loan and loan guarantee program to finance
qualifying conservation projects. All guarantees will be at 75 percent
of the loan amount. The applicant must have an acceptable conservation
plan that includes the project(s) to be financed. Preference is given
to beginning farmer and socially disadvantaged applicants, conversion
to sustainable or organic production practices, and compliance with
highly erodible land conservation requirements. Eligibility for the
program is not restricted to those who cannot get credit elsewhere. The
program is not mandatory; appropriations are authorized.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Rule 09/03/10 75 FR 54005
Interim Rule Comment Period End 11/02/10
Final Rule 05/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Deirdre Holder, Director, Regulatory Review Group,
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: deirdre.holder@wdc.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AI04
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183. LOAN SERVICING; FARM LOAN PROGRAMS
Legal Authority: PL 110-246
Abstract: The 2008 Farm Bill requires several changes to the Farm
Service Agency (FSA) Farm Loan Program (FLP) loan servicing
regulations. An overall plan will be established to insure that
borrowers can be transitioned to private credit in the shortest
timeframe practicable. At present, FSA monitors the status of all
borrowers to determine if graduation is possible. The 2008 Farm Bill
emphasizes this responsibility and insures that FSA uses all the tools
available to graduate borrowers to commercial credit as soon as they
can financially do so. In 2007, over 2,500 direct borrowers (about 3.7
percent of the portfolio) graduated to commercial credit. FSA believes
graduation will continue in the 3 to 5 percent range and is dependant
on the overall farm economy.
The right of an FSA borrower-owner to purchase leased property under
Homestead Protection will be extended beyond the borrower-owner to the
immediate family. Currently, FSA only has 38 properties in Homestead
Protection.
Acceleration and foreclosure will be suspended on borrowers who file a
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pending. Interest accrual and offset will also be suspended during the
time of the moratorium. If the borrower does not prevail in the claim,
the interest, which would have accrued during the moratorium, will be
due and offset on the account will be reestablished.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/07/09 74 FR 39565
NPRM Comment Period End 10/06/09
Final Rule 12/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Deirdre Holder, Director, Regulatory Review Group,
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: deirdre.holder@wdc.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AI05
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
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184. BIOMASS CROP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Legal Authority: PL 110-246
Abstract: A new regulation was added to implement the Biomass Crop
Assistance Program (BCAP) as required by the 2008 Farm Bill. We will
collaborate with USDA/Rural Development (RD), private industry and
agricultural and forest land owners to support the evaluation and
selection of BCAP project areas. BCAP project areas must include a
commitment to use local production; evidence of sufficient equity (if
the facility is not operational at the time of proposal); anticipated
economic impacts; opportunities for local ownership; the participation
rate by beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers; the
impact on soil, water, and related resources; and the variety in
biomass production approaches. FSA will partner with RD, which has
capability and responsibility, including the potential for providing
funding for proposed biomass conversion facility, regarding BCAP
project area evaluation and selection. After BCAP project area
selection, FSA, acting on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation
(CCC), may enter into contracts with BCAP project area producers for a
term of up to 5 years for annual and perennial crops, and up to 15
years for woody biomass.
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Action 10/27/10 75 FR 66201
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Deirdre Holder
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: deirdre.holder@wdc.usda.gov
RIN: 0560-AH92
BILLING CODE 3410--05--S
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
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185. ANIMAL WELFARE: MARINE MAMMALS; NONCONSENSUS LANGUAGE, AND
INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS (RULEMAKING RESULTING FROM A SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2131 to 2159
Abstract: The U.S. Department of Agriculture regulates the humane
handling, care, treatment, and transportation of certain marine mammals
under the Animal Welfare Act. The present standards for these animals
have been in effect since 1979 and amended in 1984. During this time,
advances have been made and new information has been developed with
regard to the housing and care of marine mammals. This rulemaking
addresses marine mammal standards on which consensus was not reached
during negotiated rulemaking conducted between September 1995 and July
1996. These include standards affecting variances, indoor facilities,
outdoor facilities, space requirements, and water quality, as well as
swim-with-the-dolphin programs. These actions appear necessary to
ensure that the minimum standards for the humane handling, care,
treatment, and transportation of marine mammals in captivity are based
on current general, industry, and scientific knowledge and experience.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 05/30/02 67 FR 37731
ANPRM Comment Period End 07/29/02
NPRM 12/00/10
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Barbara Kohn, Senior Staff Veterinarian, Animal Care,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
4700 River Road, Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737-1234
Phone: 301 734-7833
RIN: 0579-AB24
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186. ANIMAL WELFARE; REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR BIRDS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 3 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0579-AC02
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187. BOVINE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHY; IMPORTATION OF BOVINES AND BOVINE
PRODUCTS
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 1622; 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 7 USC 8301
to 8317; 21 USC 136 and 136a; 31 USC 9701
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the regulations regarding the
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importation of bovines and bovine products. Under this rulemaking,
countries would be classified as either negligible risk, controlled
risk, or undetermined risk for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
Some commodities would be allowed importation into the United States
regardless of the BSE classification of the country of export. Other
commodities would be subject to importation restrictions or
prohibitions based on the type of commodity and the BSE classification
of the country. The criteria for country classification and commodity
import would be closely aligned with those of the World Organization
for Animal Health. This rulemaking would also address public comments
received in response to a September 2008 request for comments regarding
certain provisions of an APHIS January 2005 final rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/11
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Christopher Robinson, Senior Staff Veterinarian,
Technical Trade Services, National Center for Import and Export, VS,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
4700 River Road, Unit 40, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-7837
RIN: 0579-AC68
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188. VIRAL HEMORRHAGIC SEPTICEMIA; INTERSTATE MOVEMENT AND IMPORT
RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN LIVE FISH
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1622; 7 USC 8301 to 8317; 21 USC 136 and 136a;
31 USC 9701
Abstract: We are establishing regulations to restrict the interstate
movement and importation into the United States of live fish that are
susceptible to viral hemorrhagic septicemia, a highly contagious
disease of certain fresh and saltwater fish. Viral hemorrhagic
septicemia has been detected in freshwater fish in several of the Great
Lakes and related tributaries. The disease has been responsible for
several large-scale die-offs of wild fish in the Great Lakes region.
This action is necessary to prevent further introductions into, and
dissemination within, the United States of viral hemorrhagic
septicemia. This proposed rule replaces a previously published but not
effective interim rule that contained substantially different
restrictions on the interstate movement and importation of VHS-
susceptible live fish.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 09/09/08 73 FR 52173
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 11/10/08
Interim Final Rule: Delay of
Effective Date 10/28/08 73 FR 63867
Interim Final Rule Effective 01/09/09
Interim Final Rule: Delay of
Effective Date 01/02/09 74 FR 1
NPRM 12/00/10
NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Christa Speekmann, Import/Export Specialist,
Aquaculture, National Center for Import and Export, VS, Department of
Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 4700 River
Road, Unit 39, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-8695
RIN: 0579-AC74
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189. SCRAPIE IN SHEEP AND GOATS
Legal Authority: 7 USC 8301 to 8317
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the scrapie regulations by
changing the risk groups and categories established for individual
animals and for flocks, increasing the use of genetic testing as a
means of assigning risk levels to animals, reducing movement
restrictions for animals found to be genetically less susceptible or
resistant to scrapie, and simplifying, reducing, or removing certain
recordkeeping requirements. This action would provide designated
scrapie epidemiologists with more alternatives and flexibility when
testing animals in order to determine flock designations under the
regulations. It would change the definition of high-risk animal, which
will change the types of animals eligible for indemnity, and to pay
higher indemnity for certain pregnant ewes and early maturing ewes. It
would also make the identification and recordkeeping requirements for
goat owners consistent with those for sheep owners. These changes would
affect sheep and goat producers and State governments.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/11
NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Diane Sutton, National Scrapie Program Coordinator,
Ruminant Health Programs, NCAHP, VS, Department of Agriculture, Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road, Unit 43,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1235
Phone: 301 734-6954
RIN: 0579-AC92
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190. PLANT PEST REGULATIONS; UPDATE OF GENERAL PROVISIONS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 4 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0579-AC98
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191. BOVINE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHY AND SCRAPIE; IMPORTATION OF SMALL
RUMINANTS AND THEIR GERMPLASM, PRODUCTS, AND BYPRODUCTS
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 1622; 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 7 USC 7781
to 7786; 7 USC 8301 to 8317; 21 USC 136 and 136a; 31 USC 9701
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the bovine spongiform
encephalopathy (BSE) and scrapie regulations regarding the importation
of live sheep, goats, and wild ruminants and their embryos, semen,
products, and byproducts. Some countries from which such imports would
be allowed under this rule are currently those from which the
importation of live sheep, goats, wild ruminants, their embryos, and
ruminant products and byproducts are prohibited under existing BSE
regulations. Some products would be allowed importation without
restriction due to the inherent lack of BSE risk regarding the product.
Certain other products and live animals would be
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allowed importation if it can be certified that the live animals or the
animals from which the products were derived were born after
implementation of an effective feed ban. The proposed scrapie revisions
regarding the importation of sheep, goats, and susceptible wild
ruminants for other than immediate slaughter are similar to those
recommended by the World Organization for Animal Health in restricting
the importation of such animals to those from scrapie-free regions or
certified scrapie-free flocks.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/11
NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Betzaida Lopez, Staff Veterinarian, Technical Trade
Services, National Center for Import and Export, VS, Department of
Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 4700 River
Road, Unit 39, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-5677
RIN: 0579-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
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192. IMPORTATION OF PLANTS FOR PLANTING; ESTABLISHING A NEW CATEGORY OF
PLANTS FOR PLANTING NOT AUTHORIZED FOR IMPORTATION PENDING PEST RISK
ANALYSIS (RULEMAKING RESULTING FROM A SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 7 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0579-AC03
_______________________________________________________________________
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193. CITRUS CANKER; COMPENSATION FOR CERTIFIED CITRUS NURSERY STOCK
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 7 USC 7781 to 7786
Abstract: This action follows a rulemaking that established provisions
under which eligible commercial citrus nurseries may, subject to the
availability of appropriated funds, receive payments for certified
citrus nursery stock destroyed to eradicate or control citrus canker.
The payment of these funds is necessary in order to reduce the economic
effects on affected commercial citrus nurseries that have had certified
citrus nursery stock destroyed to control citrus canker.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/08/06 71 FR 33168
Interim Final Rule Effective 06/08/06
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 08/07/06
Final Action 12/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Lynn E. Goldner, National Program Manager, Emergency
and Domestic Programs, PPQ, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road, Unit 137, Riverdale, MD
20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-7228
RIN: 0579-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________
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194. IMPORTATION OF POULTRY AND POULTRY PRODUCTS FROM REGIONS AFFECTED
WITH HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1622; 7 USC 8301 to 8317; 21 USC 136 and 136a
Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the regulations concerning the
importation of animals and animal products to prohibit or restrict the
importation of birds, poultry, and bird and poultry products from
regions that have reported the presence in commercial birds or poultry
of highly pathogenic avian influenza other than subtype H5N1. This
action will supplement existing prohibitions and restrictions on
articles from regions that have reported the presence of exotic
Newcastle disease or highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1.
The new restrictions will be almost identical to those imposed on
articles from regions with exotic Newcastle disease.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/00/10
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 02/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Julia Punderson, Senior Staff Veterinarian, NCIE,
Animal Health Policy and Programs, VS, Department of Agriculture,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road, Unit 38,
Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: 301 734-4356
RIN: 0579-AC36
_______________________________________________________________________
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195. HANDLING OF ANIMALS; CONTINGENCY PLANS
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2131 to 2159
Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the Animal Welfare Act regulations
to add requirements for contingency planning and training of personnel
by research facilities and by dealers, exhibitors, intermediate
handlers, and carriers. These requirements are necessary because we
believe all licensees and registrants should develop a contingency plan
for all animals regulated under the Animal Welfare Act in an effort to
better prepare for potential disasters. This action will heighten the
awareness of licensees and registrants regarding their responsibilities
and help ensure a timely and appropriate response should an emergency
or disaster occur.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/23/08 73 FR 63085
NPRM Comment Period End 12/22/08
NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/19/08 73 FR 77554
NPRM Comment Period End 02/20/09
Final Action 01/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Jeanie Lin, National Emergency Programs Manager, Animal
Care, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection
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Service, 4700 River Road, Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: 301 734-7833
RIN: 0579-AC69
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
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196. PHYTOPHTHORA RAMORUM; QUARANTINE AND REGULATIONS
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 7 USC 7781 to 7786
Abstract: The interim rule amended the Phytophthora ramorum regulations
to make the regulations consistent with a Federal Order issued by APHIS
in December 2004 that established restrictions on the interstate
movement of nursery stock from nurseries in nonquarantined counties in
California, Oregon, and Washington. This action also updated conditions
for the movement of regulated articles of nursery stock from
quarantined areas, as well as restricted the interstate movement of all
other nursery stock from nurseries in quarantined areas. We also
updated the list of plants regulated because of P. ramorum and the list
of areas that are quarantined for P. ramorum and made other
miscellaneous revisions to the regulations. These actions are necessary
to prevent the spread of P. ramorum to noninfested areas of the United
States. We will continue to update the regulations through additional
rulemakings as new scientific information on this pathogen becomes
available.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/27/07 72 FR 8585
Interim Final Rule Effective 02/27/07
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 04/30/07
Final Action To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Prakash Hebbar
Phone: 301 734-5717
RIN: 0579-AB82
_______________________________________________________________________
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197. BOLL WEEVIL; QUARANTINE AND REGULATIONS
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 7 USC 7781 to 7786
Abstract: This action would establish domestic boll weevil regulations
that would restrict the interstate movement of regulated articles
within regulated areas and from regulated areas into or through
nonregulated areas in commercial cotton-producing States. The
regulations would help prevent the artificial spread of boll weevil
into noninfested areas of the United States and the reinfestation of
areas from which the boll weevil has been eradicated.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/31/06 71 FR 63707
NPRM Comment Period End 01/02/07
NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/20/06 71 FR 76224
NPRM Comment Period End 02/01/07
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: William Grefenstette
Phone: 301 734-8676
RIN: 0579-AB91
_______________________________________________________________________
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198. INTRODUCTION OF ORGANISMS AND PRODUCTS ALTERED OR PRODUCED THROUGH
GENETIC ENGINEERING
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 7 USC 7781 to 7786; 31 USC 9701
Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the regulations regarding the
importation, interstate movement, and environmental release of certain
genetically engineered organisms in order to bring the regulations into
alignment with provisions of the Plant Protection Act. The revisions
would also update the regulations in response to advances in genetic
science and technology and our accumulated experience in implementing
the current regulations. This is the first comprehensive review and
revision of the regulations since they were established in 1987. This
rule would affect persons involved in the importation, interstate
movement, or release into the environment of genetically engineered
plants and certain other genetically engineered organisms.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Notice of Intent to Prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement 01/23/04 69 FR 3271
Comment Period End 03/23/04
Notice of Availability of Draft
Environmental Impact Statement 07/17/07 72 FR 39021
Comment Period End 09/11/07
NPRM 10/09/08 73 FR 60007
NPRM Comment Period End 11/24/08
Correction 11/10/08 73 FR 66563
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 01/16/09 74 FR 2907
NPRM Comment Period End 03/17/09
NPRM; Notice of Public Scoping
Session 03/11/09 74 FR 10517
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 04/13/09 74 FR 16797
NPRM Comment Period End 06/29/09
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: John Turner
Phone: 301 734-5720
RIN: 0579-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________
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199. ANIMAL WELFARE; CLIMATIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR
TRANSPORTATION OF WARM-BLOODED ANIMALS OTHER THAN MARINE MAMMALS
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2131 to 2159
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Animal Welfare Act
regulations regarding transportation of live animals other than marine
mammals by removing the current ambient temperature requirements for
various stages in the transportation of those animals. The action would
replace those requirements with a single performance standard under
which the animals would be transported under climatic and environmental
conditions that are
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appropriate for their welfare. The regulations currently require that
ambient temperatures be maintained within certain ranges during
transportation, but animals may be transported at ambient temperatures
below the minimum temperatures if their consignor provides a
certificate signed by a veterinarian certifying that the animals are
acclimated to temperatures lower than the minimum temperature. This
proposal would make acclimation certificates for live animals other
than marine mammals unnecessary. This rulemaking does not address
marine mammals due to their unique requirements for care and handling.
We believe that establishing a single performance standard would ensure
that warm-blooded animals other than marine mammals are transported in
climatic and environmental conditions that are not detrimental to their
welfare while allowing for variations in climatic and environmental
conditions that are suitable for individual animals.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/03/08 73 FR 413
NPRM Comment Period End 03/03/08
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 03/18/08 73 FR 14403
NPRM Comment Period End 04/17/08
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Gerald Rushin
Phone: 301 734-0954
RIN: 0579-AC41
_______________________________________________________________________
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200. LIGHT BROWN APPLE MOTH QUARANTINE
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 7 USC 7781 to 7786
Abstract: We are quarantining 16 counties in California and the entire
State of Hawaii because of the light brown apple moth and restricting
the interstate movement of regulated articles from the quarantined
areas. This action is necessary on an emergency basis to prevent the
spread of the light brown apple moth into noninfested areas of the
United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Andrea Simao
Phone: 301 734-0930
RIN: 0579-AC71
_______________________________________________________________________
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201. CITRUS GREENING AND ASIAN CITRUS PSYLLID; QUARANTINE AND INTERSTATE
MOVEMENT REGULATIONS
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 7 USC 7781 to 7786; 21 USC 136 and
136a
Abstract: This rulemaking establishes regulations that designate the
States of Florida and Georgia, Puerto Rico, two parishes in Louisiana,
and two counties in South Carolina as quarantined areas for citrus
greening and Alabama, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Louisiana,
Mississippi, Texas, three counties in South Carolina, portions of one
county in Arizona, and all of three and portions of an additional three
counties in California as quarantined areas for Asian citrus psyllid, a
vector of a bacterium that causes citrus greening. It also establishes
restrictions on the interstate movement of regulated articles from the
quarantined areas, as well as treatments under which Asian Citrus
psyllid host material may be moved interstate from a quarantined area.
These actions follow the discovery of citrus greening and/or Asian
citrus psyllid in the quarantined areas, and are necessary in order to
prevent the spread of the disease and its vector to noninfested areas
of the United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Availability of an Environmental
Assessment 09/09/09 74 FR 46409
Environmental Assessment Comment
Period End 11/09/09
Interim Final Rule 06/17/10 75 FR 34322
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 08/16/10
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Patrick J. Gomes
Phone: 919 855-7313
RIN: 0579-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Completed Actions
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
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202. PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES FOR IMPORTED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 7 USC 7781 to 7786; 21
USC 136 and 136a
Abstract: Currently APHIS does not require a phytosanitary certificate
to accompany fruits and vegetables imported into the United States
except for certain fruits and vegetables grown in designated foreign
regions. This rule will require that a phytosanitary certificate
accompany noncommercial consignments of fresh fruits and vegetables
imported into the United States by air passengers.
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn: Canceled by the
Program 07/09/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Evelia Sosa
Phone: 301 734-8295
RIN: 0579-AB18
_______________________________________________________________________
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203. CITRUS CANKER; QUARANTINE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 7 USC 7781 to 7786
Abstract: This action follows an interim rule that amended the citrus
canker regulations to list the entire State of Florida as a quarantined
area for citrus canker and amended the requirements for the movement of
regulated articles from Florida now that the eradication of citrus
canker in Florida is no longer being carried out as an objective. It
also amended the regulations to allow regulated articles
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that would not otherwise be eligible for interstate movement to be
moved to a port for immediate export. These changes were necessary in
light of the Department's determination that the established
eradication program was no longer a scientifically feasible option to
address citrus canker.
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn: No Action Anticipated
Within the Next 12 Months 08/10/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Stephen Poe
Phone: 301 734-4387
RIN: 0579-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________
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204. MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF ANIMALS
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2131 to 2159
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Animal Welfare Act
regulations by adding minimum age and weaning requirements for the
transport in commerce of animals. The regulations currently contain
such requirements for dogs and cats, but no corresponding ones for
other regulated animals, despite the risks associated with the early
transport of these species. The rule would also provide an exemption to
allow animals to be transported without their mothers for medical
treatment and for scientific research before reaching the minimum age
and weaning requirement, provided certain conditions are met.
Establishing minimum age requirements for the transport of animals and
providing for the transport of animals that have not met the minimum
age requirements are necessary to help ensure the humane treatment of
these animals.
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn: No Action Anticipated
Within the Next 12 Months 08/10/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Barbara Kohn
Phone: 301 734-7833
RIN: 0579-AC14
_______________________________________________________________________
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205. IMPORTATION OF LEMONS FROM NORTHWEST ARGENTINA
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450; 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 7 USC 7781 to 7786; 21
USC 136 and 136a
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the fruits and vegetables
regulations to allow the importation of lemons from northwest Argentina
into the continental United States. Lemons from northwest Argentina
would be required to be imported in commercial consignments, produced
and packed under specified conditions, treated with a surface
disinfectant and inspected for quarantine pests before shipping, and
accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate. This action would allow for
the importation of lemons from northwest Argentina into the United
States while continuing to provide protection against the introduction
of quarantine pests.
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn: No Action Anticipated
Within the Next 12 Months 08/18/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Meredith Jones
Phone: 301 734-7467
RIN: 0579-AC79
_______________________________________________________________________
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206. SIREX WOODWASP; QUARANTINE AND REGULATIONS
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7701 to 7772; 7 USC 7781 to 7786; 21 USC 136 and
136a
Abstract: This rulemaking will quarantine counties in Michigan, New
Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Vermont because of the Sirex
woodwasp and establish restrictions on the interstate movement of
regulated articles from these quarantined areas. This action is
necessary on an emergency basis to prevent the artificial spread of
this plant pest to noninfested areas of the United States.
Completed:
________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn: Canceled by the
Program 07/09/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Lynn Evans-Goldner
Phone: 301 734-7228
RIN: 0579-AC86
BILLING CODE 3410--34--S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Rural Housing Service (RHS)
_______________________________________________________________________
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207. GUARANTEED SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480
Abstract: The Guaranteed Single-Family Housing program will provide
better clarity and consistency within the program. The action is taken
to update the regulations to current mortgage industry standards and
provide more guidance on program oversight and monitoring.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/15/99 64 FR 70124
NPRM Comment Period End 02/14/00
Final Action 12/00/10
Final Action Effective 01/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Joaquin Tremols, Acting Director, Single-Family Housing
Guaranteed Loan Division, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing
Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 0784, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1465
Fax: 202 205-2476
Email: joaquin.tremols@wdc.usda.gov
RIN: 0575-AC18
BILLING CODE 3410--XV--S
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
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208. MANDATORY INSPECTION OF CATFISH AND CATFISH PRODUCTS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 18 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0583-AD36
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
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209. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PROCESSED MEAT AND
POULTRY PRODUCTS; CONTROL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN READY-TO-EAT MEAT
AND POULTRY PRODUCTS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 21 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0583-AC46
_______________________________________________________________________
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210. FEDERAL-STATE INTERSTATE SHIPMENT COOPERATIVE INSPECTION PROGRAM
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 24 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0583-AD37
_______________________________________________________________________
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211. NEW FORMULAS FOR CALCULATING THE BASETIME, OVERTIME, HOLIDAY, AND
LABORATORY SERVICES RATES; RATE CHANGES BASED ON THE FORMULAS; AND
INCREASED FEES FOR THE ACCREDITED LABORATORY PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1621 et seq; 21 USC 601 et seq; 21 USC 451 et
seq; 21 USC 1031 et seq
Abstract: FSIS is amending its regulations to establish formulas for
calculating the rates that it charges meat and poultry establishments,
egg products plants, and importers and exporters for providing
voluntary, overtime, and holiday inspection, and identification,
certification, and laboratory services. FSIS will publish the rates
annually in Federal Register notices prior to the start of each
calendar year and will apply them on the first FSIS pay period at the
beginning of the calendar year. The Agency is also increasing the
codified flat annual fee for its Accredited Laboratory Program for FY
2012 and FY 2013.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/08/09 74 FR 51800
NPRM Comment Period End 11/09/09
Final Action 12/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Rachel Edelstein, Director, Policy Issuances Division,
Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-0399
Fax: 202 690-0486
Email: rachel.edelstein@fsis.usda.gov
RIN: 0583-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________
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212. <> CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS
REGULATIONS
Legal Authority: 21 USC 601 ; 21 USC 451
Abstract: FSIS is proposing to amend the meat, poultry products, and
egg products regulations pertaining to the schedule of operations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/09/10 75 FR 47726
NPRM Comment Period End 09/08/10
Final Action 12/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Rachel Edelstein, Director, Policy Issuances Division,
Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-0399
Fax: 202 690-0486
Email: rachel.edelstein@fsis.usda.gov
RIN: 0583-AD42
BILLING CODE 3410--DM--S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Forest Service (FS)
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213. SPECIAL AREAS; STATE-SPECIFIC INVENTORIED ROADLESS AREA MANAGEMENT:
COLORADO
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
Abstract: On April 11, 2007, Governor of Colorado Ritter submitted a
petition under the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (5
U.S.C. 553(e)) and Agriculture Department regulation (7 CFR 1.28) to
promulgate regulations, in cooperation with the State, for the
management of inventoried roadless areas within the State of Colorado.
After review and recommendation by the Roadless Area Conservation
National Advisory Committee, the Secretary accepted the Governor's
petition and initiated a proposed rulemaking for inventoried roadless
areas in Colorado. The proposed rulemaking would manage Colorado's
inventoried roadless areas by prohibiting road building and tree
cutting, with some exceptions, on 4.1 million acres of inventoried
roadless areas in Colorado. The 4.1 million acres reflect the most
updated IRA boundaries for Colorado, which incorporate planning rule
revisions since 2001 on several Colorado national forests. Inventoried
roadless areas that
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are allocated to ski area special uses (approximately 10,000 acres)
would also be removed from roadless designation. Road construction and
reconstruction plus timber harvesting would be prohibited in
inventoried roadless areas, with some exceptions, on the Arapaho-
Roosevelt, Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre, Gunnison, Manti-La Sal, Pike-San
Isabel, Rio Grande, Routt, San Juan, and White River National Forests
in Colorado. Exceptions to the prohibitions would be allowed for
certain health, safety, valid existing rights, resource protection, and
ecological management needs.
Web site: http://roadless.fs.fed.us
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/25/08 73 FR 43544
NPRM Comment Period End 10/23/08
Second NPRM 01/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Lorrie Parker, Regulatory Analyst, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, ATTN: ORMS, D&R Branch, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0003
Phone: 202 205-6560
Fax: 202 205-6539
Email: lsparker@fs.fed.us
RIN: 0596-AC74
BILLING CODE 3410--11--S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (AgSEC)
_______________________________________________________________________
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214. DESIGNATION OF BIOBASED ITEMS FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENT, ROUND 7
Legal Authority: PL 110-246
Abstract: Designates bath products; concrete and asphalt cleaners,
including microbial and non-microbial concrete and asphalt cleaners as
subcategories; corrosion removers; dishwashing detergents; floor
cleaners and protectors; hair cleaning products, including shampoos and
conditioners as subcategories; microbial cleaners; oven and grill
cleaners; slide way lubricants; and thermal shipping containers,
including durable and non-durable thermal shipping containers as
subcategories.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/23/10 75 FR 71492
NPRM Comment Period End 01/24/11
Final Action 06/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Ron Buckhalt, Manager, BioPreferred Program, Office of
Procurement and Policy Management, Department of Agriculture, 361
Reporters Building, 300 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 205-4008
Fax: 202 720-8972
Email: ronb.buckhalt@da.usda.gov
RIN: 0503-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________
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215. DESIGNATION OF BIOBASED ITEMS FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENT, ROUND 8
Legal Authority: PL 110-246
Abstract: Designates an additional 15 groups of biobased products for
preferred procurement.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/11
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Ron Buckhalt, Manager, BioPreferred Program, Office of
Procurement and Policy Management, Department of Agriculture, 361
Reporters Building, 300 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 205-4008
Fax: 202 720-8972
Email: ronb.buckhalt@da.usda.gov
RIN: 0503-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________
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216. REVISED PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Legal Authority: PL 110-246
Abstract: The 2008 Farm Bill requires USDA to address how the
BioPreferred Program will designate complex products and intermediate
materials and feed stocks and make other changes to update program
guidelines.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Ron Buckhalt, Manager, BioPreferred Program, Office of
Procurement and Policy Management, Department of Agriculture, 361
Reporters Building, 300 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 205-4008
Fax: 202 720-8972
Email: ronb.buckhalt@da.usda.gov
RIN: 0503-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (AgSEC)
_______________________________________________________________________
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217. VOLUNTARY LABELING PROGRAM FOR DESIGNATED BIOBASED PRODUCTS
Legal Authority: PL 110-246
Abstract: The purpose of the program is to provide a ``USDA Certified
Biobased Product'' label for use on biobased products meeting certain
criteria to be established in the proposed rule, to specify those
criteria for gaining use of the label, establish a system to make the
label available to manufacturers and vendors of biobased products, and
to establish the labeling program.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/31/09 74 FR 38296
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NPRM Comment Period End 09/29/09
Final Action 12/00/10
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Ron Buckhalt, Manager, BioPreferred Program, Office of
Procurement and Policy Management, Department of Agriculture, 361
Reporters Building, 300 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 205-4008
Fax: 202 720-8972
Email: ronb.buckhalt@da.usda.gov
RIN: 0503-AA35
[FR Doc. 2010-30451 Filed 12-17-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-90-S
