[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: 03-27960]


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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), has 
certified a petition for trade adjustment assistance (TAA) that was 
filed on September 15, 2003, by the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine, 
Orono, Maine. Producers of wild blueberries in the state of Maine are 
now eligible to apply for program benefits.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Upon investigation, the Administrator 
determined that increasing imports of wild blueberries contributed 
importantly to a decline in domestic producer prices of 33 percent 
during July 2002 through June 2003, when compared with the previous 5-
year average.
    Producers certified as eligible for TAA may apply to the Farm 
Service Agency county office 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, e-mail: [email protected].

    Dated: October 27, 2003.
A. Ellen Terpstra,
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 03-27960 Filed 11-5-03; 8:45 am]
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