[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: 04-7763]


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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), today denied 
a petition for trade adjustment assistance (TAA) that was filed on 
February 23, 2004, by the National Alfalfa Alliance, representing non-
certified (common) alfalfa seed producers in the states of California, 
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Upon investigation, the Administrator 
determined that alfalfa seed prices did not decline by more than 20 
percent during the January-December 2002 marketing year, compared to 
the previous 5-year average, a condition required for certifying a 
petition for TAA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean-Louis Pajot, Coordinator, Trade 
Adjustment Assistance for Farmers, FAS, USDA, (202) 720-2916, email: 
[email protected].

    Dated: March 31, 2004.
A. Ellen Terpstra,
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 04-7763 Filed 4-2-04; 8:45 am]
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