[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 223 (Wednesday, November 19, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 65239]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-28828]


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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 a 
petition for trade adjustment assistance (TAA) that was filed on 
October 21, 2003, by the Texas Shrimp Association, Arkansas, Texas. 
Shrimp producers in Texas are now eligible to apply for program 
benefits.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Upon investigation, the Administrator 
determined that increased imports of farmed shrimp contributed 
importantly to a decline in the landed prices of shrimp in Texas by 
27.8 percent during January 2002 through December 2002, when compared 
with the previous 5-year average.
    Shrimpers certified as eligible for TAA may apply to the Farm 
Service Agency for benefits through February 9, 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: Farm Service 
Agency service centers in Texas.
    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: November 7, 2003.
A. Ellen Terpstra,
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 03-28828 Filed 11-18-03; 8:45 am]
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