[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 3, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: X94-10503] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: May 3, 1994] _______________________________________________________________________ Part VIII Department of Agriculture _______________________________________________________________________ Office of the Secretary _______________________________________________________________________ 7 CFR Ch. VII Semiannual Regulatory Agenda; April 1994 Correction; Proposed Rule FEDERAL REGISTER / VOL. 59, NO. 84 / TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1994 / PROPOSED RULES Federal Register / Vol. 59, No. 84 / Tuesday, May 3, 1994 / Proposed Rules Federal Register / Vol. 59, No. 84 / Tuesday, May 3, 1994 / Proposed Rules DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE---------------------------------------------- Office of the Secretary------------------------------------------------ 7 CFR Ch. VII Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, April 1994; Correction AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda; correction. SUMMARY: This document corrects the Proposed Rule Stage section of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service's agenda, which was published in the Federal Register on Monday, April 25, 1994. The entries listed in the table of contents under Sequence Numbers 54-74 were inadvertently omitted from the text starting on page 20035. The three indexes appearing at the end of the Unified Agenda do include the appropriate references to the omitted entries. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Witzig, (202) 720-7583. Dated: April 26, 1994. Jacquelyn C. Patterson, Acting Chief, Legislative, Regulatory, and Automated Systems Division. In proposed rule document 94-6355, beginning on page 20008 in the issue of Monday, April 25, 1994, make the following correction: On page 20035, Sequence Number 54 was only partially printed and Sequence Numbers 55-74 were omitted. The table of contents of the Proposed Rule Stage section for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service and the text of all the entries in that section (Sequence Numbers 50-75) are printed below in their entirety. Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Number Title Identifier Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 Amendments to the Production Adjustment Regulations--Reconstitution of Bases, Allotments and Quotas.... 0560-AC99 51 0560-AD00 Pilot Voluntary Production Limitation Program.......................................................... 52 Amendments to CCC Debt Settlement Regulations Regarding Waiver of Restriction on Program Eligibility 0560-AD09 and Collection of Judgments by Administrative Offset.................................................. 53 0560-AD13 Amendment to the U.S. Warehouse Act Regulations--License and Inspection Fees........................... 54 0560-AD19 1994 Wool and Mohair Program........................................................................... 55 0560-AD37 1995 Feed Grain Program................................................................................ 56 0560-AD38 1995 Rice Program...................................................................................... 57 0560-AD39 1995 Upland Cotton Program............................................................................. 58 0560-AD40 1995 Wool and Mohair Program........................................................................... 59 0560-AD42 1995 Extra Long Staple Cotton Program.................................................................. 60 0560-AD43 90-Day Rule............................................................................................ 61 0560-AD45 Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program Amendments............................................... 62 0560-AD47 Amendments to Regulations Regarding Payments to Persons Convicted of Controlled Substance Violations... 63 0560-AD48 1994 Options Pilot Program............................................................................. 64 0560-AD54 Nonemergency Haying and Grazing on Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands............................. 65 0560-AD57 Program Ineligibility for Noncompliance With Boll Weevil Eradication Program........................... 66 0560-AD62 1995-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level For Flue-Cured Tobacco............................... 67 0560-AD63 1995-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level For Burley Tobacco................................... 68 0560-AD64 1995-Crop Market Quota and Price Support Levels For Six Kinds of Tobacco............................... 69 0560-AD65 1995-Crop Marketing Quotas For Three Kinds of Tobacco.................................................. 70 1995-Crop Peanuts National Poundage Quota and Minimum Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Export-Edible 0560-AD66 Sales Price for Additional Peanuts.................................................................... 71 0560-AD69 Amendment to the Price Support Regulations Regarding Losses to Farm-Stored Loan Collateral Due to Flood 72 0560-AD70 Cooperative Marketing Association Eligibility Requirements for Price Support........................... 73 0560-AD72 Technical Corrections to the Wheat, Feed Grain, Cotton and Rice Program Regulations.................... 74 0560-AD75 Wool and Mohair Recourse Loan Program.................................................................. 75 0560-AD76 1995 Wheat Loan Rate and Acreage Reduction Program..................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USDA USDA--ASCS Proposed Rule Stage---------------------------------------------------- NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN 50. AMENDMENTS TO THE PRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT REGULATIONS-- RECONSTITUTION OF BASES, ALLOTMENTS AND QUOTAS Legal Authority: 7 USC 1379; The Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, sec 379, as amended CFR Citation: 7 CFR 719 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is needed to amend the regulations regarding reconstitution of bases, allotments, and quotas in order to 1) clarify them, 2) make them more consistent with the payment limitation regulations, and 3) determine whether a spouse should be considered the ``same owner'' when determining whether land is under the same ownership. No Federal outlays are expected. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 00/00/00 Final Action 00/00/00 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AC99 51. PILOT VOLUNTARY PRODUCTION LIMITATION PROGRAM Legal Authority: 7 USC 1444f; 7 USC 1445b-3a; The Agricultural Act of 1949, sec 105B(g), as amended CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1413 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is needed to implement the Pilot Voluntary Production Limitation Program (PVPLP) for wheat and feed grains, as required by P.L. 101-624. This action will implement regulations to provide for 1) Implementation of the PVPLP in at least 15 states, 2) Limiting the amount of wheat or feed grains that can be disposed of in excess of the production limitation quantity for the marketing year, 3) A production limitation quantity calculation, 4) Terms and conditions for producers who elect to participate, 5) Provisions for excess production, 6) Subsequent year marketing of excess production, and 7) Measures to prevent circumvention of the program, including refunds or forfeitures of commodities. Only minor administrative and program costs are expected. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 00/00/00 Final Action 00/00/00 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD00 52. AMENDMENTS TO CCC DEBT SETTLEMENT REGULATIONS REGARDING WAIVER OF RESTRICTION ON PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY AND COLLECTION OF JUDGMENTS BY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET Significance: Subject to OMB review: Yes Legal Authority: 28 USC 3201; 15 USC 714b; 15 USC 714c CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is needed to allow for the waiver of restrictions on program eligibility, as authorized by the Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act of 1990 (the Act), and to facilitate the collection of judgements by administrative offset. The Act provides that debtors who have judgement liens against their property for a debt owed to the United States are not eligible to receive grants or loans made by the United States until the debt is paid in full or otherwise satisfied. However, the Act also permits agencies to waive this restriction. In addition, the Commodity Credit Corporation is authorized to collect debts for other Federal agencies by administrative offset upon receipt of (1) a qualified offset request, (2) a Notice of Levy, or (3) a request or approval by the Department of Justice. This action would authorize ASCS to collect judgements in favor of the United States by administrative offset. This action will result in increased collection of debts owed to the Government. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 00/00/00 Final Action 00/00/00 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD09 53. AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. WAREHOUSE ACT REGULATIONS--LICENSE AND INSPECTION FEES Legal Authority: 7 USC 268 CFR Citation: 07 CFR 736 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 required that U.S. Warehouse Act licensing and examination programs be operated on a fee basis. New regulations are required when an increase and/or decrease is warranted. Fixed fees were implemented in 1981 and were last increased in 1985. The interest accumulating in the Warehouse User Fee Account has been the major reason for not having to adjust the fee schedule before now. In more recent years, low interest rates and increased expenses (primarily salaries, travel, and administrative costs), coupled with collections which have not changed significantly over the past 10 years, will result in a deficit in the ``fee collection account'' by FY 1994 if the fee schedule is not revised, and would thus require a reduction in service. The cost of Government of this action has not yet been determined. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Notice Requesting Comments 08/20/93 58 FR 44320 NPRM 04/00/94 Final Action 06/00/94 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD13 54. 1994 WOOL AND MOHAIR PROGRAM Significance: Subject to OMB review: Yes Economically significant: Yes Legal Authority: 7 USC 1781 et seq CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1468 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is needed to implement the 1994 Wool and Mohair Program, as required by legislation. The purpose of the Program is to encourage the continued domestic production of wool at prices fair to both producers and consumers in a manner that will assure a viable domestic wool industry in the future, by supporting the prices of wool and mohair by means of loans, purchases, payments, or other operations. The support level for wool is set by statutory formula. Payments are to be 75 percent of the amount otherwise determined. The other determinations are to: (1) support mohair at a level not more than 15 percent above or below the comparable percentage of parity at which shorn wool is supported, and (2) support pulled wool through payments based on the liveweight of unshorn lambs marketed for slaughter. The expected cost is $130-150 million. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 00/00/00 Final Action 00/00/00 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD19 55. 1995 FEED GRAIN PROGRAM Significance: Subject to OMB review: Yes Economically significant: Yes Legal Authority: 7 USC 1444 et seq CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1413 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 30, 1994, ARP. Final, Statutory, November 15, 1994, Adjustments. Abstract: This action is needed to provide an adequate supply of feed grains for domestic and foreign utilization, support farm income, hold down Federal costs, conserve natural resources, and comply with statutory requirements. The primary determinations are: 1) Loan and purchase rates and 2) the acreage reduction program. Cost to the Government will be $3.0 to $4.5 billion. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 07/00/94 Final Action 12/00/94 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD37 56. 1995 RICE PROGRAM Significance: Subject to OMB review: Yes Economically significant: Yes Legal Authority: 7 USC 1441-2 CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1413; 07 CFR 1421 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 1, 1994, Preliminary ARP announcement. Final, Statutory, January 1, 1995, Final ARP announcement. Abstract: This action is needed to implement the Rice Program as required by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. The purpose of the program is to assure sufficient supplies of rice for domestic and export use, maintain adequate carryover stocks, and support farm income. The primary determinations are: 1) Loan and purchase rate and 2) The acreage reduction program. Cost to the Government will be $0.7 to $1.0 billion. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 09/00/94 Final Action 01/00/95 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD38 57. 1995 UPLAND COTTON PROGRAM Significance: Subject to OMB review: Yes Economically significant: Yes Legal Authority: 7 USC 1444-2 CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1413; 07 CFR 1427 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, November 1, 1994, Preliminary ARP level. Final, Statutory, November 1, 1994, Loan rate. Final, Statutory, January 1, 1995, Final ARP level. Abstract: This action is needed to implement the Upland Cotton Program as as required by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. The purpose of the program is to assure sufficient supplies of cotton for domestic and export use, maintain adequate carryover stocks, and support farm income. The primary determinations are: 1) Loan rate 2) Acreage reduction program 3) Marketing loan and 4) Base quality. Cost to the Government will be $1 to $2 billion. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 10/00/94 Final Action 03/00/95 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD39 58. 1995 WOOL AND MOHAIR PROGRAM Significance: Economically significant: Yes Legal Authority: 7 USC 1781 et seq CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1468 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is needed to encourage the continued domestic production of wool at prices fair to both producers and consumers in a manner that will assure a viable domestic wool industry in the future, by supporting the prices of wool and mohair by means of loans, purchases, payments, or other operations. The support level for wool is set by statutory formula. Payments will be 50 percent of the amount otherwise determined. The cost to the Government will be $75 to 125 million. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 10/00/94 Final Action 01/00/95 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD40 59. 1995 EXTRA LONG STAPLE COTTON PROGRAM Significance: Subject to OMB review: Yes Legal Authority: 7 USC 1444(h) CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1413; 07 CFR 1427 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 1, 1994. For announcement of the loan rate. Abstract: This action is needed to implement the ELS Cotton Program as required by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. The purpose of the program is to assure sufficient supplies of ELS cotton for domestic and export use, maintain adequate carryover stocks, and support farm income. The primary determinations are: 1) loan rate, and 2) the acreage reduction program. The cost to the Government will be $0 - $5 million. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/00/94 Final Action 02/00/95 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD42 60. 90-DAY RULE Significance: Subject to OMB review: Yes Legal Authority: 7 USC 1433e CFR Citation: Not yet determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is needed to implement the 90-day rule as provided by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. The 90-day rule provides that decisions of State and county offices shall be final after 90 days and that no action shall be taken to recover payments made in error unless the producer had reason to believe that the decision was erroneous. The cost of this action has not yet been determined. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 00/00/00 Final Action 00/00/00 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD43 61. COLORADO RIVER BASIN SALINITY CONTROL PROGRAM AMENDMENTS Legal Authority: 43 USC 1592(c) CFR Citation: 07 CFR 702 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is needed to amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program regulations to: (1) provide on-farm/off-farm definitions, and (2) clarify SCS technical assistance in planning and completing the Salinity Control Plan. No Government outlays are expected. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 00/00/00 Final Action 00/00/00 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD45 62. AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS REGARDING PAYMENTS TO PERSONS CONVICTED OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATIONS Legal Authority: 21 USC 881a CFR Citation: 07 CFR 796 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is necessary to amend the regulations regarding payments to persons convicted of controlled substance violations to reflect recent legislation. Current regulations implement the Food Security Act of 1985 provisions but not the FY 1993 Appropriations Act provisions. This action will thus amend the regulations to implement the statutory provisions regarding controlled substance violations. The primary effect of this action will be to make most conservation programs subject to the controlled substance violation provisions and result in some people being declared ineligible for benefits. No Government outlays are expected. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 00/00/00 Final Action 00/00/00 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD47 63. 1994 OPTIONS PILOT PROGRAM Legal Authority: 7 USC 1421 Note CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1413 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is needed to implement the Options Pilot Program for wheat, corn, and soybeans and possibly other program crops, for the 1994 crop year, as required by legislation. The program: (1) May be expanded to include additional States, counties and crops, in addition to the ones already administering the program. (2) Will provide means for farmers to buy put options that would provide price assurance equivalent to deficiency payments and price support benefits. (3) Provide terms and conditions for producers who elect to participate; (4) Provide provisions for administering the program, and (5) Provide measures to prevent circumvention of the program, including refunds and penalties. Only minor administrative and program costs are expected. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 00/00/00 Final Action 00/00/00 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD48 64.
NONEMERGENCY HAYING AND GRAZING ON CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM GRASSLANDS Significance: Subject to OMB review: Yes Legal Authority: 16 USC 3801 et seq CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1410 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is needed to revise the regulations governing the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to allow the non-emergency haying and grazing of CRP grasslands, under specified conditions. Such haying and grazing can have beneficial impacts on wildlife habitat and cover quality while still achieving the goals of the CRP. Issues to be considered include conditions for allowing haying and grazing, acreage to be allowed, monitoring and enforcement, compensation offset, effects on wildlife habitat and ground cover, and impacts on local markets. A savings to Government would likely result from the compensation offset, while monitoring and enforcement costs would likely increase slightly. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite ANPRM 12/20/93 58 FR 66308 ANPRM Comment Period End 01/19/94 58 FR 66308 NPRM 00/00/00 Final Action 00/00/00 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD54 65. PROGRAM INELIGIBILITY FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION PROGRAM Legal Authority: 7 USC 1444a CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is necessary to make producers and landowners ineligible for USDA program benefits when they are not in compliance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Program (BWEP). This will ensure better compliance with the BWEP and contribute to the elimination of boll weevils. No cost to Government is expected. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/00/94 Final Action 08/00/94 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD57 66. 1995-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR FLUE-CURED TOBACCO Legal Authority: 7 USC 1314; 7 USC 1445 CFR Citation: 07 CFR 723; 07 CFR 1464 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 15, 1994. Marketing Quotas Abstract: The flue-cured tobacco marketing quota and price support are required by statute. The purpose of quotas and price support is to balance supply with demand at levels assuring stable supplies for domestic and export use at prices that are considered sufficient for producers. The national quota is based on cigarette manufacturers' intentions, 3-year average exports, a loan stocks adjustment, and discretionary adjustment of plus or minus 3 percent. The quota may not be less than 90 percent of the previous year's quota except this limit may be waived if producer association inventories likely will exceed 150 percent of the reserve stock level. The price support level is based on a formula that averages market prices (2/3 weight) and a cost index (1/3 weight), with discretion to limit any increase to 65 percent of the formula increase. Marketing quotas are implemented if approved by producer in a referendum scheduled for January 1995. Gross loan outlays of $30 million are expected in FY's 1995 and 1996. They will be offset by redemptions and no-net-cost assessments in FY 1996 and later years, for a net cost of 0. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/00/94 Final Action 01/00/95 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD62 67. 1995-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR BURLEY TOBACCO Legal Authority: 7 USC 1314 CFR Citation: 07 CFR 723; 07 CFR 1464 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 1, 1995. Marketing Quota. Abstract: The burley tobacco marketing quota and price support are required by statute. The purpose of the quota and price support is to balance supply with demand at levels assuring stable supplies for domestic and export use at prices that are considered sufficient for producers. The national quota is based on cigarette manufacturers' intentions, 3-year average exports, a loan stocks adjustment, and a discretionary adjustment of plus or minus 3 percent. The quota may not be less than 90 percent of the previous year's quota except this limit may be waived if producer association inventories likely will exceed 150 percent of reserve stock level. The price support level is based on a formula that averages market prices (2/3 weight) and a cost index (1/ 3 weight), plus discretion to limit any increase to 65 percent of the formula increase. Marketing quotas are implemented if approved by producers in a referendum scheduled for February 1995. Gross loan outlays of $30 million are expected in FY 1996. They will be offset by loan redemptions and no-net-cost assessments in FY 1996 and subsequent years, for a net cost of 0. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 12/00/94 Final Action 02/00/95 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD63 68. 1995-CROP MARKET QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVELS FOR SIX KINDS OF TOBACCO Legal Authority: 7 USC 1312; 7 USC 1445 CFR Citation: 07 CFR 723; 07 CFR 1464 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 1, 1995. Marketing Quotas. Abstract: Marketing quotas and acreage allotments are required by statute for these kinds of tobacco: Fire-cured (type 21), Fire-cured (types 22-23), Dark Air-cured (types 35-36), Virginia sun-cured (type 37), Cigar Filler (type 46) and Cigar Filler and Binder (types 42-44 and 53-55). Quotas and allotments are determined by statutory formula to balance supply with demand to assure stable supplies for domestic and export use. Marketing quotas are implemented if approved by producers in referenda. Producers approved quotas for the 1995 crops of cigar filler (type 46) and cigar filler and binder (types 42-44 and 53- 55) in March, 1993. Referenda for the other kinds are scheduled for March, 1994 and 1995. Producers of these types have historically voted in favor of quotas. Price support levels are set by statutory formula. The Secretary may reduce the level at the request of producer associations, and may limit increases to 65 percent of the formula increase. Gross loan outlays of $2 million are expected in FY 1996. They will be offset by loan redemptions and no-net-cost assessments in FY 1996 and subsequent years, for a net cost of 0. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 12/00/94 Final Action 05/00/95 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD64 69. 1995-CROP MARKETING QUOTAS FOR THREE KINDS OF TOBACCO Legal Authority: 7 USC 1312; 7 USC 1445 CFR Citation: 07 CFR 723 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 1, 1995. Abstract: Marketing quotas and acreage allotments are required by statute to be announced for these three kinds of tobacco: Maryland (type 32), cigar filler (type 41) and cigar binder (type 51-52). Marketing quotas are implemented, if approved by producers in referenda, to achieve a supply equal to the ``reserve supply level'' as defined by legislation. No quotas are in effect because producers disapproved quotas for 1992-94 crops, and that status will continue if producers again disapprove quotas for the 1995-97 crops in referenda scheduled for March 1995. Negligible cost to Government is expected. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 12/00/94 Final Action 05/00/95 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD65 70. 1995-CROP PEANUTS NATIONAL POUNDAGE QUOTA AND MINIMUM COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION (CCC) EXPORT-EDIBLE SALES PRICE FOR ADDITIONAL PEANUTS Legal Authority: 7 USC 1358-1 CFR Citation: 07 CFR 729 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 15, 1994. Abstract: This action is needed to implement the national peanut poundage quota, as required by statute. The purpose of the quota is to balance supply with demand at a level that will assure stable supplies for domestic use and assure producers a stable income. The export- edible sales price for additional peanuts provides price stability for additional peanuts sold under contract and assures handlers that CCC will not undercut export efforts. The primary determinations are: 1) National Poundage Quota--set by statutory formula, based on the Secretary's estimate of the amount of peanuts required for domestic food, seed, and related uses for the 1995 marketing year. The 1995 marketing year is from August 1, 1995, through July 31, 1996. 2) Minimum CCC export-edible sales price for additional peanuts-- established at the Secretary's discretion (the level has been set at $400 per ton each of the last 7 years). The peanut program as a whole will result in a net realized loss of about $46.5 million, which will be attributable to loan forfeitures. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/00/94 Final Action 01/00/95 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD66 71. AMENDMENT TO THE PRICE SUPPORT REGULATIONS REGARDING LOSSES TO FARM-STORED LOAN COLLATERAL DUE TO FLOOD Legal Authority: 7 USC 1444f; 7 USC 1445b-3a CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1421 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is needed to amend the price support regulations at 7 CFR 1421.15 to provide relief to producers because of loss of outstanding farm-stored CCC loan collateral during the 1993 floods. Outlays of about $300,000 are expected. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 00/00/00 Final Action 00/00/00 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD69 72. COOPERATIVE MARKETING ASSOCIATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PRICE SUPPORT Legal Authority: 7 USC 1441 et seq; 15 USC 714b; 15 USC 714c; 15 USC 714j CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1425 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will amend the regulations for cooperatives approved to participate in the price support programs on behalf of their members to: 1) Support 23 handbook requirements that are currently in effect, 2) Allow voting by proxy and under power of attorney in membership meetings, and 3) Require cooperatives to withhold pool distributions from members when notified by CCC that the members have failed to fully comply with regulations, an outstanding claim exists, or an IRS levy has been received. No costs are expected as a result of this action. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/00/94 Final Action 05/00/94 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD70 73. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE WHEAT, FEED GRAIN, COTTON AND RICE PROGRAM REGULATIONS Legal Authority: 7 USC 1421 et seq CFR Citation: 07 CFR 718; 07 CFR 719; 07 CFR 1413; 07 CFR 1414 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is needed to revise the regulations governing the Wheat, Feed Grain, Cotton, and Rice Programs, as follows: 1) Implement the 0,50/85 and 0,50/92 provisions of the updates Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993; 2) Amend the ARP participation contracts to provide for declarations of intention to participate; 3) Amend the Integrated Farm Management provisions for 1994; 4) Clarify the compliance regulations; and 5) Incorporate existing handbook provisions. Implementation of the 0,50/85 and 0,50/92 provisions is expected to save about $95-$100 million annually. The other provisions will have insignificant costs. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/00/94 Final Action 05/00/94 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD72 74. WOOL AND MOHAIR RECOURSE LOAN PROGRAM Legal Authority: 7 USC 1782 CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1428 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action is needed to implement a recourse loan program for wool and mohair through December 31, 1995, as required by statute. Determinations are to be made regarding applicability, administration, disbursement of loans, eligibility, loss or damage, liens, fees, charges and interest, loan rates, approved storage, settlement, foreclosure, loan maturity, and producer liability. The program is to be administered at no net cost to the Federal Government. Loan outlays are estimated at $1 to $20 million from inception to the end of the program. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/00/94 Final Action 06/00/94 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD75 75. 1995 WHEAT LOAN RATE AND ACREAGE REDUCTION PROGRAM Significance: Subject to OMB review: Yes Economically significant: Yes Regulatory Plan entry: Yes Legal Authority: 7 USC 1445b-3a CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1413; 7 CFR 1421 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, April 1, 1994. Final, Statutory, June 1, 1994. Other, Statutory, March 31, 1994. Other deadline is for adjustments. Abstract: This action is needed to implement the Wheat Program as required by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. The purpose of the program is to assure sufficient supplies of wheat for domestic and export use, maintain adequate carryover stocks, and support farm income. The expected cost is about $1 to $3 billion. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/00/94 Final Action 08/00/94 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Regulatory Analyst, Office of the Deputy Administrator, Policy Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013, 202 720-7583 RIN: 0560-AD76 BILLING CODE 1505-01-F
