[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 215 (Thursday, November 6, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 62766]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-27959]



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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Foreign Agricultural Service


Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers

AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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    The Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), certified 
petitions for trade adjustment assistance (TAA) that were filed on 
September 15, 2003, by the United Fishermen of Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, 
and the Puget Sound Salmon Commission, Seattle, Washington. Salmon 
fishermen holding permits and licenses in the states of Alaska and 
Washington are now eligible to apply for program benefits.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Upon investigation, the Administrator 
determined that increased imports of frozen salmon fillets contributed 
importantly to a decline in the landed prices of salmon in Alaska and 
Washington by 34.6 and 32.6 percent, respectively, during January 2002 
through December 2002, when compared with the previous 5-year average.
    Producers certified as eligible for TAA may apply to the Farm 
Service Agency for benefits anytime prior to the application deadline 
of January 20, 2004. After submitting completed applications, producers 
shall receive technical assistance provided by the Extension Service at 
no cost and an adjustment assistance payment, if certain program 
criteria are met.
    Producers of raw agricultural commodities wishing to learn more 
about TAA and how they may apply should contact the Department of 
Agriculture at the addresses provided below for General Information.
    Producers Certified as Eligible for TAA, Contact: Local Farm 
Service Agency service center.
    For General Information About TAA, Contact: Jean-Louis Pajot, 
Coordinator, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers, FAS, USDA, (202) 
720-2916. email: [email protected].

    Signed at Washington, DC, on October 28, 2003.
A. Ellen Terpstra,
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 03-27959 Filed11-5-03; 8:45 am]
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