[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 21, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 54085]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Federal Crop Insurance Corporation

7 CFR Part 457


Crop Insurance Regulations, Removal of a Miscellaneous Provision

AGENCY: Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, USDA.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) is removing an 
outdated malting barley provision option that is no longer required in 
the administration of the Federal crop insurance program.

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 20, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Louise Narber, Insurance Management 
Specialist, Product Development Division, Federal Crop Insurance 
Corporation, 6501 Beacon Drive, Stop 0812, Room 421, Kansas City, MO, 
64133-4676, telephone (816) 926-7730.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Executive Order 12866

    This rule has been determined to be exempt for the purposes of 
Executive Order 12866 and, therefore, has not been reviewed by the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    This rule does not contain information collection requirements that 
would require approval by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(44 U.S.C. chapter 35).

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

    Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) 
establishes requirements for Federal agencies to assess the effects of 
their regulatory actions on State, local, and tribal governments or the 
private sector. This rule contains no Federal mandates (under the 
regulatory provisions of title II of the UMRA) for State, local, and 
tribal governments or the private sector. Therefore, this rule is not 
subject to the requirements of sections 202 and 205 of the UMRA.

Executive Order 13132

    The rule will not have a substantial direct effect on states, on 
the relationship between the national government and the states, or on 
the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels 
of government. Nor does this rule impose substantial direct compliance 
costs on state and local governments. Therefore, consultation with the 
states is not required

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    This regulation will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities. No additional work is required as 
a result of this action on the part of either the insured or the 
insurance companies. Additionally, the regulation does not require any 
greater action on the part of small entities than is required on the 
part of large entities. Therefore, this action is determined to be 
exempt from the provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 
605), and no Regulatory Flexibility Analysis was prepared.

Federal Assistance Program

    This program is listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic 
Assistance under No. 10.450.

Executive Order 12372

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

Executive Order 12988

    This rule has been reviewed in accordance with Executive Order 
12988 on civil justice reform. The provisions of this rule will not 
have a retroactive effect. The provisions of this rule will preempt 
State and local laws to the extent such State and local laws are 
inconsistent herewith. The administrative appeal provisions published 
at 7 CFR part 11 or 7 CFR Sec. 400.169, as applicable, must be 
exhausted before any action for judicial review of any determination or 
action by FCIC may be brought.

Environmental Evaluation

    This action is not expected to have a significant impact on the 
quality of the human environment, health, and safety. Therefore, 
neither an Environmental Assessment nor an Environmental Impact 
Statement is needed.

Background

    FCIC has reviewed its regulations published at 7 CFR part 457 and 
determined that the provisions for malting barley published at 
Sec. 457.103 are no longer applicable because the provisions currently 
in effect for malting barley are published at 7 CFR Sec. 457.118.
    Since the purpose of this rule is simply to remove the provisions 
that are no longer necessary in the administration of the Federal crop 
insurance program, this rule is considered a rule of agency practice or 
procedure. Therefore, under section 553(b) of the Administrative 
Procedures Act, this rule does not need to be published for notice and 
comment.

List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 457

    Crop Insurance, Malting barley.

Final Rule

    Accordingly, under the authority of 7 U.S.C. 1506(l) and 1506(p), 
the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation hereby amends 7 CFR Chapter IV 
as follows:

PART 457--COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS

    1. The authority citation for part 457 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1506(l), 1506(p).

PART 457--[AMENDED]

    2. In part 457, remove and reserve Sec. 457.103.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on August 15, 2002.
Ross J. Davidson, Jr.,
Manager, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation.
[FR Doc. 02-21220 Filed 8-20-02; 8:45 am]
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