[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 65 (Monday, April 5, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 17637]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-7761]


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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 
February 23, 2004, by the North Carolina Fisheries Association. The 
association represents North Carolina shrimpers. Shrimpers in North 
Carolina 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 North 
Carolina by 23.8 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 June 28, 2004. After submitting 
completed applications, producers shall receive technical assistance 
provided by the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension 
Service (CSREES) at no cost and may receive adjustment assistance 
payments, 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 North Carolina.
    For General Information About TAA, Contact: Jean-Louis Pajot, 
Coordinator, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers, FAS, USDA, (202) 
720-2916, email:[email protected].

    Dated: April 1, 2004.
A. Ellen Terpstra,
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 04-7761 Filed 4-2-04; 8:45 am]
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