[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 30, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 16210]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-6268]


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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), approved a 
petition for trade adjustment assistance (TAA) that was filed on 
February 11, 2005, by the Potato Growers of Idaho, Blackfoot, Idaho. 
The certification date is March 28, 2005. Beginning on this date, Idaho 
potato producers who produce fresh market potatoes will be eligible to 
apply for fiscal year 2005 benefits during an application period ending 
June 27, 2005.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Upon investigation, the Administrator 
determined that increased imports of french fries contributed 
importantly to a decline in producer prices of fresh potatoes in Idaho 
by 21 percent during January 2003 through December 2003, when compared 
with the previous 5-year average.
    Eligible producers must apply to the Farm Service Agency for 
benefits. After submitting completed applications, producers shall 
receive technical assistance provided by the Extension Service at no 
cost and may receive an adjustment assistance payment, if certain 
program criteria are satisfied. Applicants must obtain the technical 
assistance from the Extension Service by September 26, 2005, in order 
to be eligible for financial payments.
    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 Idaho.
    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: March 28, 2005.
A. Ellen Terpstra,
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 05-6268 Filed 3-29-05; 8:45 am]
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