[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 199 (Friday, October 11, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53303]
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[FR Doc No: 96-26080]



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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Commodity Credit Corporation

7 CFR Part 1485

RIN 0551-AA24


Agreements for the Development of Foreign Markets for 
Agricultural Commodities

AGENCY: Commodity Credit Corporation, USDA.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is adopting as a final 
rule the provisions of the interim final rule published February 1, 
1996 (61 FR 3548) regarding implementation of the Market Promotion 
Program (MPP) authorized by Section 203 of the Agricultural Trade Act 
of 1978. Specifically, the rule revises procedural and documentation 
requirements pertaining to program participants' contracts with third 
parties. This change eases administrative requirements and minimizes 
the potential for increased costs to participants and possible delays 
in implementing program activities.

EFFECTIVE DATES: October 11, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sharon L. McClure or Denise Fetters at (202) 720-5521.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Executive Order 12866

    This final rule is issued in conformance with Executive order 
12866. Based on information compiled by the Department, it has been 
determined that this rule:
    (1) Would have an annual effect on the economy of less than $100 
million;
    (2) Would not adversely affect in a material way the economy, a 
sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the 
environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal 
governments or communities;
    (3) Would not create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere 
with an action taken or planned by another agency;
    (4) Would not alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, 
user fees, or loan programs or rights and obligations of recipients 
thereof; and
    (5) Would not raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of 
legal mandates, the President's priorities, or principles set forth in 
Executive Order 12866.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    It has been determined that the Regulatory Flexibility Act is not 
applicable to the final rule since CCC is not required by 5 U.S.C. 553 
or any other provision of law to publish a notice of rulemaking with 
respect to the subject matter of this rule.

Executive Order 12372

    This program is not subject to the provisions of Executive Order 
12372, which requires intergovernmental consultation with State and 
local officials. See notice related to 7 CFR part 3015, subpart V, 
published at 48 FR 29115 (June 24, 1983).

Executive Order 12988

    This final rule has been reviewed under the Executive order 12988, 
Civil Justice Reform. The rule would have preemptive effect with 
respect to any state or local laws, regulations, or policies which 
conflict with such provisions or which otherwise impede their full 
implementation. The rule would not have retroactive effect. The rule 
does not require that administrative remedies be exhausted before suit 
may be filed.

General Comments

    The public was given an opportunity to submit written comments on 
the interim final rule. CCC did not receive any comments. The interim 
rule is adopted as final.

Information Collection Requirements

    The amendment set forth in this final rule does not impose any new 
reporting or record keeping requirements. The information collection 
requirements for participating in the MPP were approved for use by the 
Office of Management and Budget under OMB control number 0551-0027.

List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1485

    Agricultural commodities, Exports.

PART 1485--AGREEMENTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOREIGN MARKETS FOR 
AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES

    Accordingly, the interim ruling amending 7 CFR part 1485 which was 
published at 61 FR 3548 on February 1, 1996, is adopted as a final rule 
without change.

    Signed at Washington, DC, this 27th day of September 1996.
Timothy J. Galvin,
Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service and Vice President, 
Commodity Credit Corporation.
[FR Doc. 96-26080 Filed 10-10-96; 8:45 am]
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