[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 56 (Thursday, March 23, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 14677]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-4144]


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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 21, 2006, by the National Grape Cooperative Association 
representing Michigan Concord juice grape producers. The certification 
date is March 15, 2006. Beginning on March 27, 2006, Michigan Concord 
juice grape producers will be eligible to apply for fiscal year 2006 
benefits during an application period ending June 26, 2006.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Upon investigation, the Administrator 
determined that increased imports of grape juice & must, non-
concentrated and concentrated (frozen and not frozen) contributed 
importantly to a decline in producer prices of Concord juice grapes in 
Michigan by 27 percent during August 2004 through July 2005, 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 29, 2006, 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 Michigan.
    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 15, 2006.
Michael W. Yost,
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
 [FR Doc. E6-4144 Filed 3-22-06; 8:45 am]
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