[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 159 (Friday, October 8, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 60350]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-22649]


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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), re-certified 
the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) petition that was filed by the 
United Fishermen of Alaska on behalf of Alaska salmon fishermen and 
initially certified on November 6, 2003. Salmon fishermen holding 
permits and licenses in the State of Alaska will be eligible to apply 
for fiscal year 2005 benefits during a 90-day period beginning on 
October 15, 2004. The application period closes on January 13, 2005.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Upon investigation, the Administrator 
determined that continued increases in imports of farmed salmon 
contributed importantly to a decline in the average landed price of 
salmon in Alaska by 35.2 percent during the 2003 marketing period 
(January-December 2003), compared to the 1997-2001 base period. 
Eligible producers may request technical assistance from the Extension 
Service at no cost and receive an adjustment assistance payment, if 
certain program criteria are satisfied.
    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.
    For General Information About TAA, Contact: Jean-Louis Pajot, 
Coordinator, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers, FAS, USDA, (202) 
720-2916, email: [email protected].

    Dated: September 23, 2004.
A. Ellen Terpstra,
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 04-22649 Filed 10-7-04; 8:45 am]
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