[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 81 (Wednesday, April 28, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 22213]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-9833]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

7 CFR Part 996

[Docket No. AMS-FV-10-0030, FV10-996-610 Review]


Minimum Quality and Handling Standards for Domestic and Imported 
Peanuts Marketed in the United States; Section 610 Review

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of review and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This document announces that the Agricultural Marketing 
Service (AMS) plans to review 7 CFR part 996, Minimum Quality and 
Handling Standards for Domestic and Imported Peanuts Marketed in the 
United States, under the criteria contained in section 610 of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA).

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by June 28, 
2010.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments 
concerning this notice of review. Comments must be sent to the Docket 
Clerk, Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable 
Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 0237, 
Washington, DC 20250-0237; Fax: (202) 720-8938, or Internet: http://www.regulations.gov. All comments should reference the docket number 
and the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register and 
will be made available for public inspection in the Office of the 
Docket Clerk during regular business hours, or may be viewed at: http://www.regulations.gov. All comments submitted in response to this notice 
will be included in the record and will be made available to the 
public. Please be advised that the identity of the individuals or 
entities submitting the comments will be made public on the Internet at 
the address provided above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Martin Engeler, Marketing Order 
Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 2202 
Monterey St., Fresno, California 93721; Telephone: (559) 487-5110; Fax: 
(559) 487-5906; or E-mail: [email protected].; or Kenneth G. 
Johnson, DC Marketing Field Office, Marketing Order Administration 
Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, Unit 155, 4700 River 
Road, Riverdale, MD 20737; Telephone: (301) 734-5243; Fax: (301) 734-
5275; or E-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Minimum Quality and Handling Standards 
for Domestic and Imported Peanuts Marketed in the United States 
(Standards), as amended (7 CFR Part 996), were established pursuant to 
Public Law 107-171, the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 
(Farm Bill). The Standards regulate the quality and handling of 
domestic and imported peanuts marketed in the United States.
    AMS published in the Federal Register on August 14, 2003 (68 FR 
48574), its plan to review certain regulations, including the 
Standards, under criteria contained in section 610 of the RFA (5 U.S.C. 
601-612). Because many AMS regulations impact small entities, AMS has 
decided, as a matter of policy, to review certain regulations which, 
although they may not meet the threshold requirement under section 610 
of the RFA, warrant review.
    The purpose of the review will be to determine whether the 
Standards should be continued without change, amended, or rescinded, 
consistent with the stated objectives of applicable statutes, to 
minimize the impacts on small entities. In conducting this review, AMS 
will consider the following factors: (1) The continued need for the 
Standards; (2) the nature of complaints or comments received from the 
public concerning the Standards; (3) the complexity of the Standards; 
(4) the extent to which the Standards overlap, duplicate, or conflict 
with other Federal rules, and, to the extent feasible, with State and 
local governmental rules; and (5) the length of time since the 
Standards have been evaluated, or the degree to which technology, 
economic conditions, or other factors have changed in the areas 
affected by the Standards.
    Written comments, views, opinions, and other information regarding 
the impact the Standards have on small businesses are invited.

    Dated: April 22, 2010.
David R. Shipman,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
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