[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 65 (Monday, April 5, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 17638]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-7766]


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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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SUMMARY: The Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), 
certified a petition for trade adjustment assistance (TAA) that was 
filed on February 23, 2004, by the Southeastern Fisheries Association. 
Florida shrimpers 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 price of shrimp in Florida by 24.5 
percent during January 2003 through December 2003, 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 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 Florida.
    For General Information About TAA, Contact: Jean-Louis Pajot, 
Coordinator, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers, USDA, (202) 720-
2916, e-mail: [email protected].

    Dated: March 31, 2004.
A. Ellen Terpstra,
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 04-7766 Filed 5-2-04; 8:45 am]
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