[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 124 (Friday, June 26, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 38276-38281]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-13457]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Federal Crop Insurance Corporation

7 CFR Part 457

[Docket ID FCIC-20-0004]
RIN 0563-AC68


Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Dry Pea Crop Insurance 
Provisions

AGENCY: Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, USDA.

ACTION: Final rule with request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) amends the 
Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Dry Pea Crop Insurance Provisions 
(Crop Provisions). The intended effect of this action is to update crop 
insurance policy provisions and definitions to better reflect current 
agricultural practices. The changes are to be effective for the 2021 
and succeeding crop years.

DATES: 
    Effective date: This rule is effective June 30, 2020.
    Comment date: We will consider comments that we receive by August 
25, 2020. We may conduct additional rulemaking based on the comments.

ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this rule. In your 
comments, include the date, volume, and page number of this issue of 
the Federal Register, and the title of rule. You may submit comments by 
any of the following methods, although FCIC prefers that you submit 
comments electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID FCIC-20-0004. Follow the 
online instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Director, Product Administration and Standards 
Division, Risk Management Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture, P.O. 
Box 419205, Kansas City, MO 64133-6205.
    All comments received, including those received by mail, will be 
posted without change and publicly available on http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Francie Tolle, telephone (816) 926-
7829, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    FCIC serves America's agricultural producers through effective, 
market-based risk management tools to strengthen the economic stability 
of agricultural producers and rural communities. The Risk Management 
Agency (RMA) manages FCIC. FCIC is committed to increasing the 
availability and effectiveness of Federal crop insurance as a risk 
management tool. Approved Insurance Providers (AIP) sell and service 
Federal crop insurance policies in every state and in Puerto Rico 
through a public-private partnership. FCIC reinsures the AIPs who share 
the risks associated with catastrophic losses due to major weather 
events. FCIC's vision is to secure the future of agriculture by 
providing world class risk management tools to rural America.
    Federal crop insurance policies typically consist of the Basic 
Provisions, the Crop Provisions, the Special Provisions, the Commodity 
Exchange Price Provisions, if applicable, other applicable endorsements 
or options, the actuarial documents for the insured agricultural 
commodity, the Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement, if applicable, 
and the applicable regulations published in 7 CFR chapter IV.
    FCIC amends the Common Crop Insurance Regulations by revising 7 CFR 
457.140, Dry Pea Crop Insurance Provisions, to be effective for the 
2021 and succeeding crop years. The intended effect of this action is 
to update existing policy provisions and definitions to better reflect 
current agricultural practices.
    The changes to 7 CFR 457.140, Dry Pea Crop Insurance Provisions are 
as follows:
    FCIC is revising the definition of ``combining'' to add the word 
``dry'' before the word ``peas'' in both places because ``dry peas'' is 
defined in the policy.
    FCIC is revising the name and definition of ``contract seed peas'' 
to ``contract seed types'' to allow FCIC to include specific other 
categories of dry peas to be included as a contract seed type in the 
Special Provisions. Currently, the definition of ``contract seed peas'' 
only includes the category of Peas (Pisum sativum L.) in the 
definition. This change will allow FCIC to add other categories (for 
example, Lentils (Lens culinaris Medik.), Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum 
L.), and Fava or Faba beans, (Vicia faba L.)) in the future. FCIC is 
revising any reference to ``contract seed peas'' to ``contract seed 
types'' throughout the Dry Pea Crop Provisions. FCIC is making 
conforming changes to revise any reference to ``contract seed peas'' to 
``contract seed types'' throughout the regulation.
    FCIC is revising the definition of ``dry peas'' to include Fava or 
Faba beans and other types of dry peas insured by written agreement. 
The current definition of ``dry peas'' does not recognize Fava or Faba 
beans as insurable under the Dry Pea Crop Provisions. Currently, Fava 
or Faba beans are insured by written agreement under the Dry Bean Crop 
Provisions. However, Fava or Faba beans are a cool season crop, which 
more closely matches dry peas, whereas dry beans are a warm season 
crop. In addition, the cultural and agronomic practices to grow Fava or 
Faba beans are more similar to dry peas than dry beans. Therefore, 
adding Fava or Faba beans (Vicia faba L.) to the definition of ``dry 
peas'' will allow this type of bean to be insured under the Dry Pea 
Crop Provisions.
    FCIC is adding a definition of ``latest final planting date'' to 
specify the final planting date for those counties that have only 
spring-planted acreage, only fall-planted acreage, or both spring-
planted and fall-planted acreage. This change is consistent with other 
crop provisions that allow spring-planted and fall-planted acreage.
    FCIC is revising the definition of ``local market price'' to 
clarify moisture content not associated with grading under the U.S. 
Standards will not be considered in establishing the local market 
price. This revision is necessary because FCIC is adding a moisture 
adjustment to gross production in section 13 of the Dry Pea Crop 
Provisions as described below. FCIC is also revising the definition to 
include ``Beans (Chickpeas and Fava or Faba beans)'' in the list of 
U.S. Standards. The definition currently includes factors not 
associated with grading under the U.S. Standards for Whole Dry Peas, 
Split Peas, and Lentils. However, the standards for chickpeas and Fava 
or Faba beans can be found in U.S. Standards for Beans. Therefore, 
``Beans (Chickpeas and Fava or Faba beans)''

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should be added to the list as chickpeas and Fava or Faba beans are 
defined as dry peas in these Crop Provisions.
    FCIC is revising the definition of ``practical to replant'' for 
clarity and removing paragraph (c) from the definition. That paragraph 
of the definition is not necessary because the Common Crop Insurance 
Policy, Basic Provisions (Basic Provisions), already includes the 
information that was in paragraph (c).
    FCIC is adding a definition of ``prevented planting'' to specify it 
is the same definition found in the Basic Provisions except references 
to ``final planting date'' contained in the definition in the Basic 
Provisions are replaced with ``latest final planting date.'' This 
change is consistent with other crop provisions that allow spring-
planted and fall-planted acreage.
    FCIC is revising the definition of ``type'' to allow other types to 
be insured by written agreement. This change is consistent with the 
changes being made to the definition of ``dry peas.'' FCIC is making 
conforming changes to remove references to types being found in the 
Special Provisions throughout the regulation because the definition of 
``type'' contains a reference to the Special Provisions.
    FCIC is replacing the phrase ``Special Provisions'' with 
``actuarial documents in sections 3(b)(1) and (2) because this section 
is referring to where price elections can be found. Price elections can 
be found in the actuarial documents.
    FCIC is revising section 4 to add an additional contract change 
date of June 30 preceding the cancellation date for counties with an 
October 31 cancellation date to allow for expansion into California and 
specific counties in Arizona. For the same reason, FCIC is revising 
section 5 to add a cancellation and termination date of October 31.
    FCIC is redesignating section 7(a)(3)(iv) as section 7(a)(4) and 
revising it to disallow written agreements on acreage that is planted 
with the intent to plow down, graze, harvest as hay, or otherwise not 
harvest as a mature dry pea crop. In those situations, the producer is 
not trying to harvest the dry pea crop and a written agreement should 
not be allowed on the acreage.
    FCIC is revising the introductory text in section 8(c) to state the 
provisions of 8(c) are applicable when the Special Provisions designate 
both fall and spring planted types and the Winter Coverage Option is 
not in force for the acreage. Prior to this rule, the introductory text 
stated it is applicable if the Special Provisions designate both fall 
and spring final planting dates but section 8(c)(3) stated if the 
Winter Coverage Option is elected, insurance is in accordance with the 
option. The revisions combine the provisions in the introductory text 
to section 8(c) and section 8(c)(3). FCIC is removing section 8(c)(3) 
as the section is not necessary with the revision to the introductory 
text to section 8(c).
    FCIC is revising section 8(c)(1) to remove the phrase ``fall-
planted dry peas'' and replacing it with the phrase ``fall-planted dry 
pea acreage'' for clarity. FCIC is also revising the section to make it 
clear these provisions are applicable for the replanted type to obtain 
insurance after it has been replanted.
    FCIC is adding a new section 8(d) to clarify when the Special 
Provisions designate both fall and spring-planted types, and the Winter 
Coverage Option is in force for the acreage, insurance will be in 
accordance with the Winter Coverage Option. This text was previously in 
section 8(c)(3), but conflicted with the introductory text to section 
8(c), which was discussed above.
    FCIC is redesignating section 8(d) as section 8(e) and revising it 
to remove the phrase ``spring final planting date'' and replacing it 
with ``spring-planted type'' for clarity. FCIC is making the same 
clarification throughout the policy by removing references to fall or 
spring final planting dates and changing it to reference fall or 
spring-planted types, where appropriate. Some counties list both spring 
and fall types in the Special Provisions but the final planting date 
for fall types is not listed. A fall final planting date is only listed 
if the Winter Coverage Option is elected. Therefore, there was 
confusion as to whether certain provisions were applicable when they 
referred to a fall final planting date if the Winter Coverage Option 
was not elected because no fall final planting date is listed. FCIC is 
also removing the phrase ``agree in writing'' as this could be 
misinterpreted to mean a written agreement, which is not the intent of 
the language, and could result in providing insurance via written 
agreement when it was not intended, nor appropriate. FCIC is also 
revising this language to clarify the AIP must inspect and determine 
the acreage has an adequate stand. These clarifications will reduce the 
likelihood of fraud, waste and abuse.
    FCIC is rearranging and clarifying section 9(a). Prior to this 
rule, section 9(a) was not clear if a spring inspection is required nor 
did it address whether the insured must insure fall-planted acreage if 
it meets the criteria of section 8, Insurable Acreage. In a county with 
fall and spring types, fall types must be reported by the spring sales 
closing date. If there is an adequate stand of the fall-planted type in 
the spring, insurance will attach on the date the AIP determines there 
is an adequate stand or on the spring final planting date if the AIP 
does not make that determination prior to the spring final planting 
date. Fall-planted acreage must be reported and insured if it meets the 
requirements of section 8.
    In sections 11(a)(4) and (5), FCIC is removing the reference to 
``final planting date'' and replacing it with the phrase ``type 
designated in the Special Provisions'' for clarity as explained above 
for section 8(d). FCIC is also removing ``are designated'' at the end 
of paragraph as it is redundant.
    In section 13, FCIC is revising the steps for settlement of a claim 
and the example to consistently use defined terms and clarify that some 
instructions only apply if there is more than one dry pea type insured.
    FCIC is revising section 13(d)(1)(iii) to clarify mature 
unharvested production of dry peas may be adjusted for excess moisture. 
This revision is necessary because FCIC is adding a moisture adjustment 
to gross production in section 13(e) of the Dry Pea Crop Provisions as 
described below.
    FCIC is revising section 13(e), at the request of producers, to add 
a moisture adjustment to gross production; similar to other crops (for 
example, Dry Beans; Coarse Grains, Small Grains). Dry peas are 
sometimes harvested with moisture content above 14 percent. Most 
processors will apply a discount to either production or price due to 
excess moisture. The current Dry Pea policy does not allow for such 
reduction causing insureds to believe they are not being treated 
fairly. Applying moisture adjustment results in a reduction to 
production to count \1\ of 0.12 percent for each 0.1 percentage points 
of moisture in excess of 14 percent. The adjustment for moisture is 
made prior to applying any qualifying quality adjustment(s). Applying 
moisture adjustment to gross production is proactive and consistent 
with other similar crop provisions. This adjustment will also lead to 
more accurate loss determinations. Adjustments for excess moisture 
should have no significant impacts to producers' rates or indemnities.
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    \1\ Production to count is harvested or appraised quantities of 
a crop produced (including appraised production from uninsured 
causes of loss) from a unit, which is subtracted from the unit's 
production guarantee in computing an indemnity.
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    In section 14, FCIC is adding a new paragraph (a) to clarify that 
in counties for which the Special Provisions designate both fall-
planted and spring-

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planted types, the policyholder's prevented planting production 
guarantee will be based on their approved yield for spring-planted 
acreage of the insured crop.
    FCIC is revising section 15(d) to remove the reference to ``final 
planting date'' and replacing it with the phrase ``planted type.'' As 
explained above, this change will eliminate any confusion of whether a 
fall final planting date exists in the actuarial documents if the 
Winter Coverage Option is not selected.

Effective Date and Notice and Comment

    The Administrative Procedure Act (APA, 5 U.S.C. 553) provides that 
the notice and comment and 30-day delay in the effective date 
provisions do not apply when the rule involves specified actions, 
including matters relating to contracts. This rule governs contracts 
for crop insurance policies and therefore falls within that exemption.
    For major rules, the Congressional Review Act requires a delay the 
effective date of 60 days after publication to allow for Congressional 
review. This rule is not a major rule under the Congressional Review 
Act, as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). Therefore, this final rule is 
effective June 30, 2020. Although not required by APA or any other law, 
FCIC has chosen to request comments on this rule.

Executive Orders 12866, 13563, 13771, and 13777

    Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' and 
Executive Order 13563, ``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,'' 
direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available 
regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select 
regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential 
economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive 
impacts, and equity). Executive Order 13563 emphasized the importance 
of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of 
harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. The requirements in 
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 for the analysis of costs and benefits 
apply to rules that are determined to be significant. Executive Order 
13777, ``Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda,'' established a 
federal policy to alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens on the 
American people.
    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated this rule as 
not significant under Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and 
Review,'' and therefore, OMB has not reviewed this rule and analysis of 
the costs and benefits is not required under either Executive Order 
12866 or 1356.
    Executive Order 13771, ``Reducing Regulation and Controlling 
Regulatory Costs,'' requires that in order to manage the costs required 
to comply with Federal regulations that for every new significant or 
economically significant regulation issued, the new costs must be 
offset by savings from deregulatory actions. As this rule is designated 
as not significant, it is not subject to Executive Order 13771. In a 
general response to the requirements of Executive Order 13777, USDA 
created a Regulatory Reform Task Force, and USDA agencies were directed 
to remove barriers, reduce burdens, and provide better customer service 
both as part of the regulatory reform of existing regulations and as an 
ongoing approach. FCIC reviewed this regulation and made changes to 
improve any provision that was determined to be outdated, unnecessary, 
or ineffective.

Clarity of the Regulation

    Executive Order 12866, as supplemented by Executive Order 13563, 
requires each agency to write all rules in plain language. In addition 
to your substantive comments on this rule, we invite your comments on 
how to make the rule easier to understand. For example:
     Are the requirements in the rule clearly stated? Are the 
scope and intent of the rule clear?
     Does the rule contain technical language or jargon that is 
not clear?
     Is the material logically organized?
     Would changing the grouping or order of sections or adding 
headings make the rule easier to understand?
     Could we improve clarity by adding tables, lists, or 
diagrams?
     Would more, but shorter, sections be better? Are there 
specific sections that are too long or confusing?
     What else could we do to make the rule easier to 
understand?

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), as amended by 
SBREFA, generally requires an agency to prepare a regulatory analysis 
of any rule whenever an agency is required by APA or any other law to 
publish a proposed rule, unless the agency certifies that the rule will 
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. This rule is not subject to the Regulatory Flexibility Act 
because as noted above, this rule is exempt from APA and no other law 
requires that a proposed rule be published for this rulemaking 
initiative.

Environmental Review

    In general, the environmental impacts of rules are to be considered 
in a manner consistent with the provisions of the National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347) and the 
regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR parts 1500-
1508). FCIC conducts programs and activities that have been determined 
to have no individual or cumulative effect on the human environment. As 
specified in 7 CFR 1b.4, FCIC is categorically excluded from the 
preparation of an Environmental Analysis or Environmental Impact 
Statement unless the FCIC Manager (agency head) determines that an 
action may have a significant environmental effect. The FCIC Manager 
has determined this rule will not have a significant environmental 
effect. Therefore, FCIC will not prepare an environmental assessment or 
environmental impact statement for this action and this rule serves as 
documentation of the programmatic environmental compliance decision.

Executive Order 12372

    Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal 
Programs,'' requires consultation with State and local officials that 
would be directly affected by proposed Federal financial assistance. 
The objectives of the Executive Order are to foster an 
intergovernmental partnership and a strengthened federalism, by relying 
on State and local processes for State and local government 
coordination and review of proposed Federal financial assistance and 
direct Federal development. For reasons specified in the final rule 
related notice regarding 7 CFR part 3015, subpart V (48 FR 29115, June 
24, 1983), the programs and activities in this rule are excluded from 
the scope of Executive Order 12372.

Executive Order 12988

    This rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, ``Civil 
Justice Reform.'' This rule will not preempt State or local laws, 
regulations, or policies unless they represent an irreconcilable 
conflict with this rule. Before any judicial actions may be brought 
regarding the provisions of this rule, the administrative appeal 
provisions of 7 CFR part 11 are to be exhausted.

Executive Order 13132

    This rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 13132, 
``Federalism.'' The policies contained in this rule do not have any 
substantial direct effect on States, on the relationship between the

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Federal Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government, except as 
required by law. Nor does this rule impose substantial direct 
compliance costs on State and local governments. Therefore, 
consultation with the States is not required.

Executive Order 13175

    This rule has been reviewed in accordance with the requirements of 
Executive Order 13175, ``Consultation and Coordination with Indian 
Tribal Governments.'' Executive Order 13175 requires Federal agencies 
to consult and coordinate with Tribes on a government-to-government 
basis on policies that have Tribal implications, including regulations, 
legislative comments or proposed legislation, and other policy 
statements or actions that have substantial direct effects on one or 
more Indian Tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government 
and Indian Tribes or on the distribution of power and responsibilities 
between the Federal Government and Indian Tribes.
    RMA has assessed the impact of this rule on Indian Tribes and 
determined that this rule does not, to our knowledge, have Tribal 
implications that require Tribal consultation under E.O. 13175. The 
regulation changes do not have Tribal implications that preempt Tribal 
law and are not expected have a substantial direct effect on one or 
more Indian Tribes. If a Tribe requests consultation, RMA will work 
with the USDA Office of Tribal Relations to ensure meaningful 
consultation is provided where changes and additions identified in this 
rule are not expressly mandated by law.

The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

    Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA, Pub. L. 
104-4) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their 
regulatory actions of State, local, and Tribal governments or the 
private sector. Agencies generally must prepare a written statement, 
including cost benefits analysis, for proposed and final rules with 
Federal mandates that may result in expenditures of $100 million or 
more in any 1 year for State, local or Tribal governments, in the 
aggregate, or to the private sector. UMRA generally requires agencies 
to consider alternatives and adopt the more cost effective or least 
burdensome alternative that achieves the objectives of the rule. This 
rule contains no Federal mandates, as defined in Title II of UMRA, for 
State, local, and Tribal governments or the private sector. Therefore, 
this rule is not subject to the requirements of sections 202 and 205 of 
UMRA.

Federal Assistance Program

    The title and number of the Federal Domestic Assistance Program 
listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance to which this rule 
applies is No. 10.450--Crop Insurance.

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    In accordance with the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35, subchapter I), the rule does not change the 
information collection approved by OMB under control number 0563-0053.

E-Government Act Compliance

    FCIC is committed to complying with the E-Government Act, to 
promote the use of the internet and other information technologies to 
provide increased opportunities for citizen access to Government 
information and services, and for other purposes.

List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 457

    Acreage allotments, Crop insurance, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

    For the reasons discussed above, FCIC amends 7 CFR part 457, 
effective for the 2021 and succeeding crop years, as follows:

PART 457--COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS

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1. The authority citation for part 457 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  7 U.S.C. 1506(l) and 1506(o).


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2. Amend Sec.  457.140 as follows:
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a. In the introductory text, remove the year ``2017'' and add ``2021'' 
in its place;
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b. In section 1:
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i. In the definition of ``Combining'', remove the phrase ``the peas'' 
and add ``dry peas'' in its place in both places it appears;
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ii. Remove the definition of ``Contract seed peas'';
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iii. Add a definition for ``Contract seed types'' in alphabetical 
order;
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iv. Revise the definition of ``Dry peas'';
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v. Add a definition for ``Latest final planting date'' in alphabetical 
order;
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vi. Revise the definitions of ``Local market price'' and ``Practical to 
replant'';
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vii. Add a definition for ``Prevented planting'' in alphabetical order;
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viii. In the definitions of ``Price election'', ``Processor/seed 
company'', and ``Processor/seed company contract'' remove the phrase 
``contract seed peas'' and add ``contract seed types'' in its place 
each time it appears; and
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ix. Revise the definition of ``Type'';
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c. In section 2:
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i. Remove the phrase ``as specified on the Special Provisions'' at the 
end of the first sentence; and
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ii. Remove the phrase, ``Contract seed peas'' and add ``Contract seed 
types'' in its place in the second sentence;
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d. In section 3:
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i. In paragraph (a), remove the phrase ``listed on the Special 
Provisions'' in the first sentence;
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ii. In paragraph (b)(1), remove the phrase ``Special Provisions'' and 
add ``actuarial documents'' in its place; and
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iii. Revise paragraph (b)(2);
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e. Revise section 4;
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f. Revise section 5;
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g. In section 6, remove the phrase ``contract seed peas'' and 
``contract seed types'' in its place;
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h. In section 7:
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i. In paragraph (a)(2)(ii), remove the phrase ``Contract seed peas'' 
and add the phrase ``Contract seed types'' in its place and add the 
word ``date'' after ``reporting''; and
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ii. Redesignate paragraph (a)(3)(iv) as paragraph (a)(4) and revise it;
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i. In section 8:
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i. Revise paragraph (c) introductory text;
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ii. Revise paragraph (c)(1);
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iii. Remove paragraph (c)(3);
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iv. Redesignate paragraph (d) as paragraph (e);
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v. Add a new paragraph (d);
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vi. Revise newly redesignated paragraph (e) introductory text; and
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vii. In newly redesignated paragraph (e)(3), remove the word 
``growers'' and add ``producers'' in its place;
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j. In section 9, revise paragraph (a);
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k. In section 11:
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i. In paragraph (a)(4), remove the phrase, ``final planting date'' and 
add ``type designated in the Special Provisions'' in its place;
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ii. In paragraph (a)(5), remove the phrase ``a fall and spring final 
planting date are designated'' and add ``fall and spring types are 
designated in the Special Provisions'' in its place; and
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iii. In paragraph (a)(6), remove the phrase, ``fall planted'' and add 
``fall-planted'' in its place;
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l. In section 13:
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i. Revise paragraph (b);
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ii. In paragraph (c) introductory text, remove the phrase ``contract 
seed pea'' and add ``contract seed type'' in its place;
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ii. Revise paragraph (d)(1)(iii);
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iii. Revise paragraph (e) introductory text;
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iv. Redesignate paragraph (e)(3)(iv) as paragraph (f);

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v. Redesignate paragraphs (e)(1) through (3) as paragraphs (e)(2) 
through (4), respectively;
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vi. Add a new paragraph (e)(1);
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vii. In newly redesignated paragraph (e)(2)(i), remove the phrase 
``Split Peas'' and add ``Split Peas, Beans (Chickpeas, Fava or Faba 
beans)'' in its place;
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viii. In newly redesignated paragraph (e)(4) introductory text, remove 
the phrase ``12(e)(1) and (2)'' and add ``13(e)(2) and (3)'' in its 
place;
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ix. In newly redesignated paragraph (e)(4)(ii), add the word ``and'' at 
the end; and
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x. Revise newly redesignated paragraph (e)(4)(iii);
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m. In section 14:
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i. Redesignate the undesignated paragraph as paragraph (b); and
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ii. Add paragraph (a);
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n. In section 15:
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i. In paragraph (d), remove the phrase ``both a fall final planting 
date and a spring final planting date'' and add ``both fall and spring-
planted types'' in its place; and
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ii. In paragraphs (e)(4) and (i) remove the phrase ``fall planted'' and 
add ``fall-planted'' in its place wherever it appears;
    The revisions and additions read as follows:


Sec.  457.140  Dry pea crop insurance provisions.

* * * * *
1. Definitions
* * * * *
    Contract seed types. Peas (Pisum sativum L.) or other categories of 
dry peas identified in the Special Provisions grown under the terms of 
a processor/seed company contract for the purpose of producing seed to 
be used in planting a future year's crop.
    Dry peas. Peas (Pisum sativum L.), Austrian Peas (Pisum sativum spp 
arvense), Fava or Faba beans (Vicia faba L.), Lentils (Lens culinaris 
Medik.), Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum L.), and other types as listed in 
the Special Provisions or insured by written agreement.
* * * * *
    Latest final planting date. (a) The final planting date for spring-
planted acreage in all counties for which the Special Provisions 
designate a spring-planted type only;
    (b) The final planting date for fall-planted acreage in all 
counties for which the Special Provisions designate a fall-planted type 
only; or
    (c) The final planting date for spring-planted acreage in all 
counties for which the Special Provisions designate both spring-planted 
and fall-planted types.
    Local market price. The cash price per pound for the U.S. No. 1 
grade of dry peas as determined by us. This price will be considered 
the prevailing dollar amount buyers are willing to pay for dry peas 
containing the maximum limits of quality deficiencies allowable for the 
U.S. No. 1 grade. Moisture content and factors not associated with 
grading under the United States Standards for Whole Dry Peas, Split 
Peas, Beans (Chickpeas, Fava or Faba beans), and Lentils will not be 
considered, unless otherwise specified in the Special Provisions.
* * * * *
    Practical to replant. In addition to the definition contained in 
the Basic Provisions, it will be considered practical to replant:
    (a) Contract seed types only if the processor/seed company will 
accept the production under the terms of the processor/seed company 
contract.
    (b) Fall-planted types 25 days or less after the final planting 
date for the corresponding spring-planted type of dry peas.
    Prevented planting. As defined in the Basic Provisions, except that 
the references to ``final planting date'' contained in the definition 
in the Basic Provisions are replaced with the ``latest final planting 
date.''
* * * * *
    Type. A category of dry peas identified as a type in the Special 
Provisions or insured by written agreement.
* * * * *
3. Insurance Guarantees, Coverage Levels, and Prices for Determining 
Indemnities
* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (2) If the actuarial documents designate separate price elections 
by type, you may select one price election for each dry pea type even 
if the prices for each type are the same. The price elections you 
choose for each type are not required to have the same percentage 
relationship to the maximum price offered by us for each type. For 
example, if you choose 100 percent of the maximum price election for 
one type, you may choose 75 percent of the maximum price election for 
another type.
4. Contract Changes
    In accordance with section 4 of the Basic Provisions, the contract 
change date is June 30 preceding the cancellation date for counties 
with an October 31 cancellation date, or November 30 preceding the 
cancellation date for counties with a March 15 cancellation date.
5. Cancellation and Termination Dates
    In accordance with section 2 of the Basic Provisions, the 
cancellation and termination dates are as follows:

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                                           Cancellation     Termination
            State and county                   date            date
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All counties in California and Arizona             10/31           10/31
 Counties: La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave,
 Pima, Pinal, and Yuma..................
All other Arizona counties and all other            3/15            3/15
 states.................................
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7. Insured Crop
    (a) * * *
    (4) That is not planted to plow down, graze, harvest as hay, or 
otherwise not planted to harvest as a mature dry pea crop.
* * * * *
8. Insurable Acreage
* * * * *
    (c) When the Special Provisions designate both fall and spring-
planted types, and the Winter Coverage Option is not in force for the 
acreage:
    (1) Any fall-planted dry pea acreage that is damaged before the 
spring final planting date, to the extent that producers in the area 
would normally not further care for the crop, must be replanted to a 
fall-planted type of dry peas to obtain insurance based on the fall-
planted type unless we agree that replanting is not practical. If it is 
not practical to replant to a fall-planted type of dry peas but it is 
practical to replant to a spring-planted type, you must replant to a 
spring-planted type to obtain insurance coverage based on the fall-
planted type.
* * * * *
    (d) When the Special Provisions designate both fall and spring-
planted types, and the Winter Coverage Option is in force for the 
acreage, insurance will

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be in accordance with the Winter Coverage Option (see section 15).
    (e) Whenever the Special Provisions designate only a spring-planted 
type, any acreage of a fall-planted dry pea crop is not insured unless 
you request such coverage on or before the spring sales closing date, 
and we inspect and determine that the acreage has an adequate stand in 
the spring to produce the yield used to determine your production 
guarantee.
* * * * *
9. Insurance Period
* * * * *
    (a) If the Special Provisions designate both fall and spring-
planted types, and the Winter Coverage Option is not in force for the 
acreage, you must report fall-planted acreage to your crop insurance 
agent on or before the spring sales closing date. Fall-planted types 
are only insurable if there is an adequate stand in the spring. 
Insurance will attach to such acreage on the date we determine an 
adequate stand exists or on the spring final planting date if we do not 
make that determination prior to the spring final planting date, unless 
otherwise specified in the Special Provisions. Fall-planted acreage 
must be reported and insured if it meets the requirements of section 8.
* * * * *
13. Settlement of Claim
* * * * *
    (b) In the event of loss or damage to your dry pea crop covered by 
this policy, we will settle your claim by:
    (1) Multiplying the insured acreage of each dry pea type, if 
applicable, excluding contract seed types, by its respective production 
guarantee;
    (2) Multiplying each result of section 13(b)(1) by the respective 
price election;
    (3) Totaling the results of section 13(b)(2) if there is more than 
one type;
    (4) Multiplying the insured acreage of each contract seed type 
variety by its respective production guarantee;
    (5) Multiplying each result of section 13(b)(4) by the applicable 
base contract price;
    (6) Multiplying each result of section 13(b)(5) by your selected 
price election percentage;
    (7) Totaling the results of section 13(b)(6) if there is more than 
one type;
    (8) Totaling the results of section 13(b)(3) and section 13(b)(7);
    (9) Multiplying the total production to be counted of each dry pea 
type, excluding contract seed types, if applicable (see section 13(d)), 
by the respective price elections;
    (10) Totaling the value of all contract seed type production (see 
section 13(c));
    (11) Totaling the results of section 13(b)(9) and section 
13(b)(10);
    (12) Subtracting the result of section 13(b)(11) from the result in 
section 13(b)(8); and
    (13) Multiplying the result of section 13(b)(12) by your share.
    Example 1:
    In this example, you have not elected optional units by type. You 
have a 100 percent share in 100 acres of spring-planted smooth green 
dry edible peas in the unit, with a production guarantee of 4,000 
pounds per acre and a price election of $0.09 per pound. Your selected 
price election percentage is 100 percent. You are only able to harvest 
200,000 pounds. Your indemnity would be calculated as follows:
    (1) 100 acres x 4,000 pounds = 400,000-pound guarantee;
    (2) 400,000-pound guarantee x $0.09 price election = $36,000 value 
of guarantee;
    (9) 200,000-pound production to count x $0.09 price election = 
$18,000 value of production to count;
    (12) $36,000 value of guarantee - $18,000 value of production to 
count = $18,000 loss; and
    (13) $18,000 x 100 percent share = $18,000 indemnity payment.
    Example 2:
    Assume the same facts in example 1. Also assume you have a 100 
percent share in 100 acres of contract seed types in the same unit, 
with a production guarantee of 5,000 pounds per acre and a base 
contract price of $0.40 per pound. Your selected price election 
percentage is 100 percent. You are only able to harvest 450,000 pounds. 
Your total indemnity for both spring-planted smooth green dry edible 
peas and contract seed types would be calculated as follows:
    (1) 100 acres x 4,000 pounds = 400,000-pound guarantee for the 
spring-planted smooth green dry edible pea type;
    (2) 400,000-pound guarantee x $0.09 price election = $36,000 value 
of guarantee for the spring-planted smooth green dry edible pea type;
    (3) $36,000 (only one spring-planted smooth green dry edible pea 
type, no other types in this example to total)
    (4) 100 acres x 5,000 pounds = 500,000-pound guarantee for the 
contract seed type;
    (5) 500,000-pound guarantee x $0.40 base contract price = $200,000 
gross value of guarantee for the contract seed type;
    (6) $200,000 x 1.0 price election percentage = $200,000 value of 
guarantee for the contract seed type;
    (7) $200,000 (only one contract seed type, no other types in this 
example to total);
    (8) $36,000 + $200,000 = $236,000 total value of guarantee;
    (9) 200,000-pound production to count x $0.09 price election = 
$18,000 value of production to count for the spring-planted smooth 
green dry edible pea type;
    (10) 450,000-pound production to count x $0.40 = $180,000 value of 
production to count for the contract seed type;
    (11) $18,000 + $180,000 = $198,000 total value of production to 
count;
    (12) $236,000 - $198,000 = $38,000 loss; and
    (13) $38,000 loss x 100 percent share = $38,000 indemnity payment.
* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (iii) Unharvested production (mature unharvested production of dry 
peas may be adjusted for quality deficiencies and excess moisture in 
accordance with section 13(c) or (e), or as specified in the Special 
Provisions if applicable); and
* * * * *
    (e) Mature dry pea production to count may be adjusted for excess 
moisture and quality deficiencies. If applying a moisture adjustment, 
it will be made prior to any adjustment for quality. Adjustment for 
excess moisture and quality deficiencies will not be applicable to 
contract seed types.
    (1) Production will be reduced by 0.12 percent for each 0.1 
percentage point of moisture in excess of 14 percent. We may obtain 
samples of the production to determine the moisture content.
* * * * *
    (4) * * *
    (iii) The number of pounds remaining after any reduction due to 
excess moisture (the moisture-adjusted gross pounds, if appropriate) of 
the damaged or conditioned production will then be multiplied by the 
quality adjustment factor to determine the net production to count to 
be included in section 13(d);
* * * * *
14. Prevented Planting
    (a) In counties for which the Special Provisions designate both 
fall and spring-planted types, your prevented planting production 
guarantee will be based on your approved yield for spring-planted 
acreage of the insured crop.
* * * * *

Martin R. Barbre,
Manager, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation.
[FR Doc. 2020-13457 Filed 6-25-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-08-P