[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 2, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

7 CFR Parts 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, and 98

[Docket Number S&TD-96-004]


Removal of Selected Regulations

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule amends laboratory support functions and 
responsibilities administered by the Agricultural Marketing Services 
covering testing services for agricultural food commodities. These 
sections which were originally enacted to administer specific programs 
have been found to be obsolete or duplicative. Also, amendments in this 
rule would clarify and remove sections from the Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR) thus reducing recurrent printing costs as well as 
streamline the operation of Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) 
commodity programs.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 3, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James V. Falk, 202-690-4089.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This regulatory action is being taken as 
part of the Administration's National Performance Review Program and 
Regulatory Reinvention Initiative to eliminate unnecessary regulations 
and improve the public understanding of those that remain in force.
    The Department of Agriculture (Department) is issuing this rule in 
conformance with Executive Order 12866.
    This rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, Civil 
Justice Reform. It is not intended to have preemptive effect. This rule 
will not preempt any State or local laws, regulation, or policies, 
unless they present an irreconcilable conflict with this rule. There 
are no administrative procedures which must be exhausted prior to any 
judicial challenge to this rule or the application of its provisions.

Regulatory Impact Analysis

    Pursuant to requirements set forth in the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Administrator of the Agricultural 
Marketing Service (AMS) has considered the economic impact of this rule 
on small entities.
    The purpose of the RFA is to fit regulatory actions to the scale of 
business subject to such actions in order that small businesses will 
not be unduly or disproportionally burdened. The Administrator of AMS 
determined that this action will not have a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities because the changes remove 
unnecessary, obsolete and duplicative material from the text of the 
regulations. This action also updates and corrects information 
contained in certain sections of the regulations.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    In accordance with the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1980 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the information collection requirements 
contained in the provisions to be updated have been previously approved 
by the Office of Management and Budget.
    No additional recordkeeping requirements are imposed as a result of 
this rule.

Background

    The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized under various statutes 
to develop and establish efficient marketing methods and practices 
concerning agricultural commodities. This has usually been accomplished 
by promulgating and codifying regulations in the CFR.
    Rapid changes in consumer preferences, together with associated 
changes in commodity characteristics, and analytical services have 
created a need to amend and modify the regulations. In addition, 
industry and the marketplace have been in some instances burdened with 
outdated and unnecessary regulatory language.
    The President issued a directive in March 1995 to Federal agencies 
concerning their responsibilities under the Regulatory Reinvention 
Initiative, which is part of the National Performance Review. The 
initiative has provided an impetus to develop new approaches to meet 
more effectively the needs of U.S. food and fiber industries, 
government agencies, and consumers, and still reduce the regulatory 
burden. To meet this initiative, regulatory text in the CFR such as 
voluntary grading or testing standards or other related provisions have 
been removed from the CFR. Name changes which better clarify and 
identify existing programs are also being implemented and placed in the 
CFR. Additionally, any regulations which are deemed outdated or 
obsolete will be removed. Updates and corrections are also made in 
certain sections of the regulations. This rule eliminates regulatory 
text which encompasses approximately 4 pages of the CFR.
    The regulations at 7 CFR section 90.1 paragraphs (i) (j) and (m) 
describe laboratory support functions and responsibilities of the 
Science and Technology Division (S&TD) of AMS. These paragraphs will be 
eliminated to conform with parallel 7 CFR parts 99, 100 and 101 removed 
in AMS's rule in the Federal Register (60 FR 62974) on December 7, 
1995. The regulations at part 99, Statistical Science Program; part 
100, National Laboratory Accreditation Program concerning laboratory 
services, statistical science support; and part 101, Pesticide Data 
Program were removed because they are either reserved or contain only 
informational non-regulatory text.
    The listing of the SD Aflatoxin Laboratory at Camilla, Georgia is 
removed at 7 CFR section 91.5 paragraph (a)(2)(vi) and 7 CFR part 93. 
The Camilla Laboratory has been closed due to the consolidation of 
laboratory operations.
    The regulations at 7 CFR part 93, subpart B (Secs. 93.10-93.14), 
Processed Fruits and Vegetables, Processed Products Thereof, and 
Certain Other Processed Food Products; and 7 CFR part 95, Processed 
Dairy Products, are being revised and removed respectively. These 
provisions describe tests or determinations for grade or quality 
attributes of processed food products that are handled by the Dairy 
Division or Fruit and Vegetable Division and their designates. The 
Midwestern Laboratory of the Science and Technology Division (S&TD) is

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sometimes chosen to provide such testing services. However, these AMS 
Commodity Divisions often perform the tests and determinations on 
processed products themselves. The duplication of testing services 
provided by separate AMS divisions could be confusing to the public. 
The necessary information can best be disseminated through AMS 
directives or guidelines.
    The name ``Science Division'' is being replaced with the name 
``Science and Technology Division'' in 7 CFR parts 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 
96, 97, and 98. On October 1, 1995 the Information Resources Management 
Division (IRMD) merged with the Science Division to form the Science 
and Technology Division (S&TD). This merger of two AMS Divisions is a 
result of the momentum to reinvent Government by eliminating or 
restructuring agencies and programs of the Department. By careful 
sorting out of the responsibilities of the different divisions within 
AMS, the Science and Technology Division came into being. S&TD 
represents an excellent union of Agency Divisions, since advanced 
communications and information technology improves not only Agency 
commodity program support but also various laboratory programs needs. 
In addition, the public benefits from the increased assistance given to 
locate and access all kinds of technical information.
    Pursuant to the provisions in 5 U.S.C. 553 (b)(B), it is found and 
determined upon good cause that it is impracticable, unnecessary, and 
contrary to the public interest to give preliminary notice or to engage 
in farther public procedures prior to putting this rule into effect. 
Accordingly, good cause exists for not postponing for 30 days the 
effective date of this action in the Federal Register for the following 
reasons: (1) The sections being removed are either duplicative, 
obsolete, or do not need to be in the CFR, and removal will not alter 
any aspect of an existing program; (2) the amendments consist of 
updates and corrections of information contained in the regulations; 
and (3) no useful purpose would be served by a delay of the effective 
date.

List of Subjects

7 CFR Part 90

    Agricultural commodities, Laboratories, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

7 CFR Part 91

    Administrative practice and procedure, Agricultural commodities, 
Laboratories, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

7 CFR Part 92

    Agricultural commodities, Laboratories, Pesticides and pests, 
Tobacco.

7 CFR Part 93

    Agricultural commodities, Citrus fruits, Fruit juices, Fruits, 
Laboratories, Nuts, Vegetables.

7 CFR Part 94

    Agricultural commodities, Egg and egg products, Laboratories, 
Poultry and poultry products.

7 CFR Part 95

    Agricultural commodities, Dairy products, Laboratories.

7 CFR Part 96

    Administrative practice and procedure, Agricultural commodities, 
Laboratories, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

7 CFR Part 97

    Administrative practice and procedure, Labeling, Laboratories, 
Plants, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Seeds.

7 CFR Part 98

    Agricultural commodities, Laboratories, Meat and meat products.

    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, and under the authority 
of 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627, 7 CFR chapter I is amended as follows:

PART 90--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for part 90 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1622, 1624.

    2. Part 90 is amended by removing the words ``Science Division'', 
``Science Division's'', and ``(SD)'' and adding in their place the 
words ``Science and Technology Division'', ``Science and Technology 
Division's'', and ``S&TD'' respectively, everywhere they appear.


Sec. 90.1   [Amended]

    3. In Sec. 90.1, paragraphs (i), (j), and (m) are removed and 
paragraphs (k), (l), (n), and (o) are redesignated as paragraphs (i), 
(j), (k), and (l) respectively.

PART 91--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for part 91 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1622, 1624.

    2. Part 91 is amended by removing the words ``Science Division'' 
and ``SD'' and adding in their place the words ``Science and Technology 
Division'' and ``S&TD'' respectively, everywhere they appear.
    3. In Sec. 91.5, paragraph (a)(2) is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 91.5   Where services are offered.

* * * * *
    (a) * * *
    (2) Science and Technology Division aflatoxin laboratories. The 
specialty laboratories performing aflatoxin testing on peanuts, peanut 
products, tree nuts and other commodities are located as follows:

(i) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 1557 Reeves Street, Mail: P.O. Box 1368, Dothan, 
AL 36302.
(ii) USDA, AMS, S&TD, c/o Golden Peanut Company, 200 West Washington 
Street, Mail: P.O. Box 488, Ashburn, GA 31714.
(iii) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 1211 Schley Avenue, Albany, GA 31707.
(iv) USDA, AMS, S&TD, c/o Golden Peanut Company, 301 West Pearl Street, 
Mail: P.O. Box 279, Aulander, NC 27805.
(v) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 610 North Main Street, Blakely, GA 31723.
(vi) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 107 South Fourth Street, Madill, OK 73446.
(vii) USDA, AMS, S&TD, c/o Steven Industries, Cargill, Inc., 715 North 
Main Street, Mail: P.O. Box 272, Dawson, GA 31742.
(viii) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 308 Culloden Street, Mail: P.O. Box 1130, 
Suffolk, VA 23434.
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    4. In Sec. 91.23, paragraphs (e) and (f) are revised to read as 
follows:


Sec. 91.23   Analytical methods.

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    (e) Official Methods and Recommended Practices of the American Oil 
Chemists' Society (AOCS), American Oil Chemists' Society, 1608 
Broadmoor Drive, P.O. Box 3489, Champaign, IL 61826-3489.
    (f) Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Suite 500, 
481 North Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2417.
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PART 92--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for part 92 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 511m, 511r.

    2. Part 92 is amended by removing the words ``Science Division'' 
and ``Science Division's'' and adding in their place the words 
``Science and Technology Division'' and ``Science and Technology's'' 
respectively, everywhere they appear.
    1. Part 93 is revised to read as follows:

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PART 93--PROCESSED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Subpart A--Citrus Juices and Certain Citrus Products

Sec.
93.1  General.
93.2  Definitions.
93.3  Analyses available and location of laboratory.
93.4  Analytical methods.
93.5  Fees for citrus product analyses set by cooperative agreement.

Subpart B--Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Corn and Other Oilseeds

93.10  General.
93.11  Definitions.
93.12  Analyses available and locations of laboratories.
93.13  Analytical methods.
93.14  Fees for aflatoxin testing.
93.15  Fees for analytical testing of oilseeds.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1622, 1624.

Subpart A--Citrus Juices and Certain Citrus Products


Sec. 93.1  General.

    Domestic and imported citrus products are tested to determine 
whether quality and grade standards are satisfied as set forth in the 
Florida Citrus Code.


Sec. 93.2  Definitions.

     Words used in the regulations in this subpart in the singular form 
will import the plural, and vice versa, as the case may demand. As used 
throughout the regulations in this subpart, unless the context requires 
otherwise, the following terms will be construed to mean:
    Acid. The grams of total acidity, calculated as anhydrous citric 
acid, per 100 grams of juice or citrus product. Total acidity is 
determined by titration with standard sodium hydroxide solution, using 
phenolphthalein as indicator.
    Brix or degrees Brix. The percent by weight total soluble solids of 
the juice or citrus product when tested with a Brix hydrometer 
calibrated at 20 deg. C (68 deg. F) and to which any applicable 
temperature correction has been made. The Brix or degrees Brix may be 
determined by any other method which gives equivalent results.
    Brix value. The refractometric sucrose value of the juice or citrus 
product determined in accordance with the ``International Scale of 
Refractive Indices of Sucrose Solutions'' and to which the applicable 
correction for acid is added. The Brix value is determined in 
accordance with the refractometric method outlined in the Official 
Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Suite 500, 481 North 
Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2417.
    Brix value/acid ratio. The ratio of the Brix value of the juice or 
citrus product, in degrees Brix, to the grams of anhydrous citric acid 
per 100 grams of juice or citrus product.
    Brix/acid ratio. The ratio of the degrees Brix of the juice to the 
grams of anhydrous citric acid per 100 grams of the juice.
    Citrus. All plants, edible parts and commodity products thereof, 
including pulp and juice of any orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, 
mandarin, tangerine, kumquat or other tree or shrub in the genera 
Citrus, Fortunella, or Poncirus of the plant family Rutaceae.
    Recoverable oil. The percent of oil by volume, determined by the 
Bromate titration method as described in the current edition of the 
AOAC INTERNATIONAL.


Sec. 93.3  Analyses available and location of laboratory.

    (a) Laboratory analyses of citrus juice and other citrus products 
are being performed at the following Science and Technology Division 
location: Science and Technology Division Citrus Laboratory, 98 Third 
Street, SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880.
    (b) Laboratory analyses of citrus fruit and products in Florida are 
available in order to determine if such commodities satisfy the quality 
and grade standards set forth in the Florida Citrus Code (Florida 
Statutes Pursuant to Chapter 601). Such analyses include tests for acid 
as anhydrous citric acid, Brix, Brix-acid ratio, recoverable oil, and 
artificial coloring matter additive, as turmeric. The Florida Division 
of Fruit and Vegetable Inspection may also request analyses for arsenic 
metal, pulp wash (ultraviolet and fluorescence), standard plate count, 
yeast with mold count, and nutritive sweetening ingredients as sugars.
    (c) Additional laboratory tests are available upon request at the 
Science and Technology Division Citrus Laboratory at Winter Haven, 
Florida. Such analyses include tests for vitamins, naringin, sodium 
benzoate, Salmonella, protein, salt, pesticide residues, sodium metal, 
ash, potassium metal, and coliforms for citrus products.


Sec. 93.4  Analytical methods.

    (a) The majority of analytical methods for citrus products are 
found in the Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL.
    (b) Other analytical methods for citrus products may be used as 
approved by the Director, Science and Technology Division.


Sec. 93.5  Fees for citrus product analyses set by cooperative 
agreement.

    The fees for the analyses of fresh citrus juices and other citrus 
products shall be set by mutual agreement between the applicant, the 
State of Florida, and the Director, Science and Technology Division. A 
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or cooperative agreement exists 
presently with the AMS Science and Technology Division and the State of 
Florida, regarding the set hourly rate and the costs to perform 
individual tests on Florida citrus products, for the State.

Subpart B--Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Corn and Other Oilseeds


Sec. 93.10  General.

    Chemical analyses are performed to detect the presence of aflatoxin 
in lots of shelled peanuts and peanut products, as well as in other 
nuts and agricultural products. In addition, proximate chemical 
analyses for quality determination are performed on oilseeds.


Sec. 93.11  Definitions.

    Words used in the regulations in this subpart in the singular form 
will import the plural, and vice versa, as the case may demand. As used 
throughout the regulations in this subpart, unless the context requires 
otherwise, the following terms will be construed to mean:
    Aflatoxin. A toxic metabolite produced by the molds Aspergillus 
flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. The aflatoxin compounds fluoresce 
when viewed under UV light as follows: aflatoxin B1 and 
derivatives with a blue fluorescence, aflatoxin B2 with a blue-
violet fluorescence, aflatoxin G1 with a green fluorescence, 
aflatoxin G2 with a green-blue fluorescence, aflatoxin M1 
with a blue-violet fluorescence, and aflatoxin M2 with a violet 
fluorescence. These closely related molecular structures are referred 
to as aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2, M1, M2, 
GM1, B2a, G2a, R0, B3, 1- OCH3B2, 
and 1CH3G2.
    Peanut Administrative Committee (PAC). The committee established 
under the U.S. Department of Agriculture Marketing Agreement for 
Peanuts, 7 CFR part 998, which administers the terms and provisions of 
this Agreement, including the aflatoxin control program for 
domestically produced raw peanuts, for peanut shellers.
    Peanut Marketing Agreement. The agreement concerning the 
regulations and instructions set forth since July 12, 1965, by the 
Peanut Administrative Committee for the marketing of peanuts entered 
into by handlers of domestically

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produced peanuts under the authority of the Agricultural Marketing 
Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).
    Peanuts. The seeds of the legume Arachis hypogaea, and includes 
both inshell and shelled nuts.
    Seed. Any vegetable or other agricultural plant ovule having an 
embryo that is capable of germinating to produce a plant.


Sec. 93.12  Analyses available and locations of laboratories.

    (a) Aflatoxin testing services. The aflatoxin analyses for peanuts, 
other nuts, corn, and other oilseed products are performed at the 
following 8 locations for Science and Technology Division (S&TD) 
Aflatoxin Laboratories:

(1) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 1557 Reeves Street, Mail: P.O. Box 1368, Dothan, 
AL 36302.
(2) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 1211 Schley Avenue, Albany, GA 31707.
(3) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 610 North Main Street, Blakely, GA 31723.
(4) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 107 South Fourth Street, Madill, OK 73446.
(5) USDA, AMS, S&TD, 308 Culloden Street, Mail: P.O. Box 1130, Suffolk, 
VA 23434.
(6) USDA, AMS, S&TD, c/o Golden Peanut Company, 200 West Washington 
Street, Mail: P.O. Box 488, Ashburn, GA 31714.
(7) USDA, AMS, S&TD, c/o Golden Peanut Company, 301 West Pearl Street, 
Mail: P.O. Box 279, Aulander, NC 27805.
(8) USDA, AMS, S&TD, c/o Stevens Industries, Cargill, Inc., 715 North 
Main Street, Mail: P.O. Box 272, Dawson, GA 31742.

    (b) Peanuts, peanut products, and oilseed testing services. (1) The 
Science and Technology Division Aflatoxin Laboratories at Dothan, 
Alabama and Albany and Blakely, Georgia will perform other analyses for 
peanuts, peanut products, and a variety of oilseeds. The analyses for 
oilseeds include testing for free fatty acids, ammonia, nitrogen or 
protein, moisture and volatile matter, foreign matter, and oil (fat) 
content.
    (2) All of the analyses described in paragraph (b)(1) of this 
section performed on a single seed sample are billed at the rate of one 
hour per sample. Any single seed analysis performed on a single sample 
is billed at the rate of one-half hour per sample. The standard hourly 
rate shall be as specified in 7 CFR 91.37(b).
    (c) Vegetable oil testing services. The analyses for vegetable oils 
are performed at the Science and Technology Division Midwestern 
Laboratory, 3570 North Avondale Ave., Chicago, IL 60618. The analyses 
for vegetable oils will include the flash point test, smoke point test, 
acid value, peroxide value, phosphorus in oil, and specific gravity. 
The fee charged for any single laboratory analysis for vegetable oils 
shall be obtained from the schedules of charges in 7 CFR 91.37(a).


Sec. 93.13  Analytical methods.

    Official analyses for peanuts, nuts, corn, oilseeds, and related 
vegetable oils are found in the following manuals:
    (a) Analyst's Instruction for Aflatoxin (August 1994), S&TD 
Instruction No. 1, USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service, Science and 
Technology Division, South Agriculture Building, 14th & Independence 
Avenue, SW, P.O. Box 96456, Washington, DC 20090-6456.
    (b) Official Methods and Recommended Practices of the American Oil 
Chemists' Society (AOCS), American Oil Chemists' Society, 1608 
Broadmoor Drive, P.O. Box 3489, Champaign, IL 61826-3489.
    (c) Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Suite 500, 
481 North Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2417.
    (d) Standard Analytical Methods of the Member Companies of Corn 
Industries Research Foundation, Corn Refiners Association (CRA), Suite 
1120, 1100 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036.


Sec. 93.14  Fees for aflatoxin testing.

    (a) The fee charged for any single laboratory analysis for 
aflatoxins shall be obtained from the schedules of charges in 7 CFR 
91.37(a).
    (b) The charge for the aflatoxin testing of raw peanuts under the 
Peanut Marketing Agreement for subsamples 1-AB, 2-AB, 3-AB, and 1-CD is 
a set cost per pair of analyses and shall be set by cooperative 
agreement between the Peanut Administrative Committee and AMS Science 
and Technology Division.
    (c) The charge for any requested laboratory analysis for aflatoxins 
not listed shall be based on the standard hourly rate specified in 7 
CFR 91.37(b).


Sec. 93.15  Fees for analytical testing of oilseeds.

    (a) The fee charged for any single laboratory analysis for oilseeds 
shall be obtained from the schedules of charges in 7 CFR 91.37(a).
    (b) The charge for any requested laboratory analysis for oilseeds 
not listed shall be based on the standard hourly rate specified in 7 
CFR 91.37(b).

PART 94--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for part 94 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 2-28 of the Egg Products Inspection Act (84 
Stat. 1620-1635; 21 U.S.C. 1031-1056), Agricultural Marketing Act of 
1946, Secs. 202-208 as amended (60 Stat. 1087-1091; 7 U.S.C. 1621-
1627).

    2. Part 94 is amended by removing the words ``Science Division'' 
and ``Science Division's'' and adding in their place the words 
``Science and Technology Division'' and ``Science and Technology 
Division's'' respectively, everywhere they appear.
    3. In Sec. 94.4, paragraph (c) is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 94.4  Analytical methods.

* * * * *
    (c) Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Suite 500, 
481 North Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2417.
* * * * *
    4. Sec. 94.303 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 94.303  Analytical methods.

    The analytical methods used by the USDA laboratories to perform 
analyses for processed poultry products are found in the latest edition 
of the Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Suite 500, 
481 North Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2417.

PART 95--[REMOVED AND RESERVED]

    1. Part 95 is removed and reserved.

PART 96--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for part 96 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1622, 1624.

    2. In part 96, the words ``Science Division'' are revised to read 
``Science and Technology Division'' everywhere they appear.

PART 97--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for part 97 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 6, 22, 23, 26, 31, 43, 56, 57, 91(c), Plant 
Variety Protection Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 2321, 2326, 2352, 2353, 
2356, 2371, 2402b, 2403, 2426, 2427, 2501(c); Sec. 14, Plant Variety 
Protection Act amendments of 1994; 7 U.S.C. 2401 note; 29 FR 16210, 
as amended, 37 FR 6327, 6505.

    2. In part 97, the words ``Science Division'' are revised to read 
``Science and Technology Division'' everywhere they appear.

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PART 98--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for part 98 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1622, 1624.

    2. In part 98, the words ``Science Division'' and ``SD'' are 
revised to read ``Science and Technology Division'' and ``S&TD'' 
respectively, everywhere they appear.
    3. In Sec. 98.4, paragraph (a)(1) is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 98.4  Analytical methods.

    (a) * * *
    (1) Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Suite 500, 
481 North Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2417.
* * * * *
    Dated: September 20, 1996.
Jon E. McNeal,
Acting Director, Science and Technology Division.
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