[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Department of Agriculture Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]
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Part III
Department of Agriculture
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
7 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I-VII, IX-XII, XIV-XVIII, XXI, XXIV-XXIX
9 CFR Chs. I-IV
36 CFR Ch. II
41 CFR Ch. 4
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, October 1995
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of significant and
not-significant regulations being developed in agencies of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) in conformance with Executive Order
12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' The agenda also describes
regulations affecting small entities as required by section 602 of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, Public Law 96-354.
USDA has attempted to list all regulations and regulatory
reviews pending at the time of publication except for minor and
routine or repetitive actions, but some may have been inadvertently
missed. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item
from this listing. Also, the dates shown for the steps of each
action are estimated and are not commitments to act on or by the
date shown.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on any
specific entry shown in this agenda, please contact the person listed
for that action. Requests for copies of the agenda should include a
self-addressed, stamped envelope and be directed to: Regulatory Agenda,
OBPA, Office of the Secretary, Room 118-E, Jamie Whitten Building, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250, (202) 720-1272.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For this edition of USDA's regulatory
agenda, the most important significant regulatory actions are included
in The Regulatory Plan, which appears in Part II of this issue of the
Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the Table
of Contents below and are denoted by a bracketed bold reference, which
directs the reader to the appropriate Sequence Number in Part II.
Dated: October 6, 1995.
Marvin J. Shapiro,
Chief, Legislative, Regulatory, and Automated Systems Division.
Agricultural Marketing Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Number Number
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167 Standards for Products Produced Following Organic Production, Processing and Handling
Methods............................................................................... 0581-AA40
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Agricultural Marketing Service--Long-Term Actions
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168 Revision of Regulations Governing the Inspection and Grading Services of Manufactured
or Processed Dairy Products........................................................... 0581-AA45
169 Refrigeration and Labeling Requirements for Shell Eggs................................ 0581-AA66
170 Regulations Under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act......................... 0581-AB28
171 Salmonella Recognized Laboratory Program.............................................. 0581-AB38
172 Regulations and Rules of Practice Under the Plant Variety Protection Act.............. 0581-AB39
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Agricultural Marketing Service--Completed Actions
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173 Voluntary and Mandatory Egg and Egg Products Inspection............................... 0581-AA58
174 Relating to Inspection and Grading of Burley Tobacco.................................. 0581-AB01
175 Revision of 7 CFR 29.500 Fees and Charges for Inspection and Grading of Imported
Tobacco............................................................................... 0581-AB12
176 User Fees for Cotton Classification Services to Growers 1995 Crop..................... 0581-AB15
177 Changes in Fees for Voluntary Federal Meat Grading and Certification Services......... 0581-AB34
178 Increase Seed Inspection Fees......................................................... 0581-AB35
179 Grading Inspection, General Specifications for Approved Plants and Standards for
Grades of Dairy Products; Fee Increase................................................ 0581-AB40
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Consolidated Farm Service Agency--Proposed Rule Stage
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Number Number
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180 Amendments to CCC Debt Settlement Regulations Regarding Waiver of Restriction on
Program Eligibility and Collection of Judgments by Administrative Offset.............. 0560-AD09
181 End-Use Certificate Program--Providing Notification of Origin to Buyers............... 0560-AE37
182 Implementation Procedures for Highly Erodible Land and Wetlands Conservation
Provisions of the Food Security Act................................................... 0560-AE38
183 1996 Upland Cotton Program............................................................ 0560-AE40
184 Amendment to the Tobacco Regulations Regarding Nested Tobacco......................... 0560-AE41
185 National Average Loan Rates for 1996-Crop Quota and Additional Peanuts and Minimum
Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Export- Edible Sales Price for Additional Peanuts.. 0560-AE43
186 1996-Crop Peanuts National Poundage Quota............................................. 0560-AE45
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Consolidated Farm Service Agency--Final Rule Stage
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187 Amendment to the Highly Erodible Land and Wetlands Conservation Program Regulations--
Person Determinations................................................................. 0560-AC86
188 Amendments to the Wetlands Regulations Regarding Abandoned Acreage and Drainage by
Drainage Districts.................................................................... 0560-AC92
189 Farmer Programs Guaranteed Interest Assistance Program................................ 0560-AE01
190 Farmer Program Account Servicing Policies for Section 1816 and Other Related Sections
for the ``1990 FACT Act''............................................................. 0560-AE02
191 Implement Section 1818 (Borrower Training) of the Food Agriculture, Conservation, and
Trade Act of 1990 (Fact Act).......................................................... 0560-AE04
192 Guaranteed Loan Programs; Monitoring Liquid Accounts.................................. 0560-AE05
193 Implementation of Certified Lender Program............................................ 0560-AE07
194 Acquisition and Management of Real and Chattel Property............................... 0560-AE15
195 Removal of the Prohibition Against Charging Interest on Interest on Guaranteed Loans.. 0560-AE16
196 Small Farmer Outreach Training and Technical Assistance Program....................... 0560-AE17
197 Disaster Assistance................................................................... 0560-AE22
198 Amendment to Conservation Program Field Regulations Regarding Jurisdiction............ 0560-AE30
199 Selection and Functions of Consolidated Farm Service Agency State and County
Committees............................................................................ 0560-AE33
200 Amendments to the Farmer Account Servicing Policies................................... 0560-AE42
201 1995-Crop Sugar Beet and Sugarcane Price Support Loan Rates........................... 0560-AE44
202 1996-Crop Marketing Quotas and Price Support Levels for Six Kinds of Tobacco.......... 0560-AE46
203 1996-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level for Burley Tobacco.................. 0560-AE47
204 1996-Crop Marketing Quotas and Price Support Level for Flue-Cured Tobacco............. 0560-AE48
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Consolidated Farm Service Agency--Long-Term Actions
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Number Number
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205 Excessive Manufacturing (Make) Allowances in State Marketing Orders for Milk.......... 0560-AC23
206 Conservation Environmental Programs Regulations Regarding Water Quality Incentives
Project, Cost Share Provisions of the Emergency Conservation Program, and Other
Revisions............................................................................. 0560-AD16
207 Amendment to the Acreage Conservation Reserve and the Conserving Use Acreage
Regulations for Producers Affected by Excessive Rainfall and Flooding................. 0560-AD50
208 Program Ineligibility for Noncompliance With Boll Weevil Eradication Program.......... 0560-AD57
209 Wool and Mohair Recourse Loan Program................................................. 0560-AD75
210 Regulations for Conservation Compliance Crop Acreage Base (CAB) Adjustments........... 0560-AD80
211 Amendment to the Emergency Livestock Assistance Regulations Regarding Feed Allowance
and Approval of Counties for Assistance............................................... 0560-AD84
212 Farm Facility Loan Program Regulations................................................ 0560-AD85
213 Common Provisions for 1995 Wheat, Feed Grain, Cotton, and Rice Programs............... 0560-AD86
214 Sugar and Crystalline Fructose Information and Recordkeeping Requirements............. 0560-AD88
215 Amendments to the Payment Limitation Regulations for 1995............................. 0560-AD89
216 Amendment to the Peanut Loan Program Regulations--Requirement for Crop Insurance...... 0560-AD90
217 Amendment to the Tobacco Loan Program Regulations--Requirement for Crop Insurance..... 0560-AD91
218 Amendment to the Warehouse Regulations Regarding Auction Tobacco Warehouses........... 0560-AD92
219 Amendment to the Tobacco Loan Program Regulations--Budget Deficit Marketing
Assessments........................................................................... 0560-AD93
220 Measure-All Pilot Project............................................................. 0560-AD98
221 Insured and Guaranteed Operating and Farm Ownership Loan and Related Instructions To
Implement Sections 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 19 of the Agricultural Credit Improvement Act of
1992.................................................................................. 0560-AE09
222 Loans to Indian Tribes and Tribal Corporations........................................ 0560-AE10
223 Section 14 of the Agricultural Credit Improvement Act of 1992, (Graduation) and
Sections 1819 (Loan Assessment) and 1821 (Market Placement) of the Fact Act........... 0560-AE11
224 The Agricultural Credit Improvement Act of 1992....................................... 0560-AE13
225 Implement Sections 11 and 13 of the Agriculture Credit Improvement Act 1993
(Application Processing Timeframe).................................................... 0560-AE14
226 Decision to Liquidate................................................................. 0560-AE19
227 Special Disaster Set-Aside Program; Fruit and Nut Trees............................... 0560-AE21
228 Revisions to the Direct Farm Ownership Loan Regulation (1943-A) To Clarify Existing
Policies and Procedures Pertaining to the Agency's Outreach Program for Members of
Socially Disadvantaged................................................................ 0560-AE23
229 Socially Disadvantaged Outreach Program............................................... 0560-AE24
230 Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 0560-AE25
231 Part 1946 Mediation; Subpart A Agricultural Loan Mediation Program.................... 0560-AE26
232 Amendment to Tobacco Marketing Quota Regulations Regarding the Effective Date for the
Domestic Marketing Assessment......................................................... 0560-AE27
233 Extension of Maturing 1994 and Subsequent Crop Year Wheat and Feed Grain Price Support
Loans................................................................................. 0560-AE28
234 Technical Corrections to Wheat, Feed Grain, Cotton, and Rice Program Regulations...... 0560-AE29
235 Amendments to the Disaster Payment Program Regulations for 1990 and Subsequent Crops.. 0560-AE31
236 Permit CFSA To Sell or Assign Farm Loan Mortgages and Notes........................... 0560-AE35
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Consolidated Farm Service Agency--Completed Actions
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237 Common Provisions for the 1994 Wheat, Feed Grain, Cotton, and Rice Programs........... 0560-AC74
238 Amendments to the Production Adjustment Regulations--Reconstitution of Bases,
Allotments and Quotas................................................................. 0560-AC99
239 Pilot Voluntary Production Limitation Program......................................... 0560-AD00
240 1995 Feed Grain Program............................................................... 0560-AD37
241 1995 Rice Program..................................................................... 0560-AD38
242 1995 Upland Cotton Program............................................................ 0560-AD39
243 1995 Wool and Mohair Program.......................................................... 0560-AD40
244 90-Day Rule........................................................................... 0560-AD43
245 Amendments to Regulations Regarding Payments to Persons Convicted of Controlled
Substance Violations.................................................................. 0560-AD47
246 1994 Options Pilot Program............................................................ 0560-AD48
247 1994 Wheat Farmer-Owned Reserve Program............................................... 0560-AD60
248 1994 Feed Grain Farmer-Owned Reserve Program.......................................... 0560-AD61
249 1995-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level for Flue-Cured Tobacco.............. 0560-AD62
250 1995-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level for Burley Tobacco.................. 0560-AD63
251 1995-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Levels for Six Kinds of Tobacco........... 0560-AD64
252 1995-Crop Marketing Quotas for Three Kinds of Tobacco................................. 0560-AD65
253 1995-Crop Peanuts National Poundage Quota and Minimum Commodity Credit Corporation
(CCC) Export-Edible Sales Price for Additional Peanuts................................ 0560-AD66
254 1995-Crop National Average Loan Rates for Quota and Additional Peanuts................ 0560-AD67
255 Amendments to the Wool and Mohair Program Regulations--Payment Limitations, Marketing
Assessments, and Deductions for Marketing Charges..................................... 0560-AD68
256 Technical Corrections to the Wheat, Feed Grain, Cotton and Rice Program Regulations... 0560-AD72
257 1995 Wheat Loan Rate and Acreage Reduction Program.................................... 0560-AD76
258 Amendments to ASCS and CCC Debt Settlement Regulations................................ 0560-AD78
259 Amendments to Sugar and Crystalline Fructose Marketing Allotment Regulations.......... 0560-AD79
260 Reopening of the 1993 Tree Assistance Program......................................... 0560-AD83
261 1995 Oilseed Program.................................................................. 0560-AD87
262 Amendments to the Conservation Reserve Program Regulations Regarding Early Contract
Terminations, Enrolling Replacement and New Acreage, and Contract Extensions.......... 0560-AD95
263 Amendment to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Regulations--Requirements for Crop
Insurance............................................................................. 0560-AD96
264 Requirement for Crop Insurance as a Condition for Program Eligibility................. 0560-AD97
265 1995 Specifications for Cotton Bale Packaging Materials............................... 0560-AD99
266 1945-D Emergency Loan Policies, Procedures, and Authorizations--Waiver of Crop
Insurance for Crops Planted for Harvest in 1992 and 1993.............................. 0560-AE08
267 Elimination of Consolidation of Loans................................................. 0560-AE12
268 Reorganization Plans Under Federal Bankruptcy Codes................................... 0560-AE18
269 Special Disaster Set-Aside Program; Implementation.................................... 0560-AE20
270 1995-1996 Marketing Year Penalty Rates for All Kinds of Tobacco Subject to Quotas..... 0560-AE34
271 Cottonseed Purchase Program........................................................... 0560-AE39
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Prerule Stage
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Number Number
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272 Importation of Fruits and Vegetables.................................................. 0579-AA58
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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273 Cyclical Review of 9 CFR Part 92, Phase II............................................ 0579-AA34
274 Addition of Cervidae to the Regulations Concerning Tuberculosis in Livestock.......... 0579-AA53
275 Advance Notice of Proposed Revision of The Federal Seed Act Regulations for Imported
Seed.................................................................................. 0579-AA64
276 Definition of ``Biological Products'' and ``Guidelines''.............................. 0579-AA65
277 User Fees, Veterinary Diagnostics..................................................... 0579-AA70
278 Importation of Animals and Animal Products............................................ 0579-AA71
279 Genetically Engineered Organisms; Simplification of Requirements and Procedures....... 0579-AA73
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Final Rule Stage
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280 Exotic Newcastle Disease in All Birds and Poultry; Psittacosis and Ornithosis in
Poultry............................................................................... 0579-AA22
281 Export Certification.................................................................. 0579-AA54
282 Animal Welfare--Standards for Marine Mammals.......................................... 0579-AA59
283 User Fees--Commercial Aircraft and Vessels; Phytosanitary Certificates................ 0579-AA68
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Long-Term Actions
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Number Number
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284 Importation of Certain Animals and Poultry and Certain Animal and Poultry Products--
Prevention of Poultry Diseases........................................................ 0579-AA38
285 Chicken Disease Caused by Salmonella Enteritidis...................................... 0579-AA48
286 Importation of Certain Embryos and Animal Semen....................................... 0579-AA63
287 In Vitro Tests for Serial Release in Place of Animal Potency Tests.................... 0579-AA66
288 Import/Export User Fees............................................................... 0579-AA67
289 HSTAIC Repair and Maintenance Fees.................................................... 0579-AA69
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Completed Actions
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290 Importation of Unmanufactured Wood.................................................... 0579-AA47
291 Introduction of Nonindigenous Organisms............................................... 0579-AA61
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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292 Higher Education Challenge Grants Program; Administrative Provisions.................. 0524-AA02
293 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program; Administrative Provisions.......... 0524-AA03
294 Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program; Administrative Provisions............ 0524-AA09
295 Buildings and Facilities Program Administrative Provisions............................ 0524-AA11
296 Rangeland Research Grants Program; Administrative Provisions.......................... 0524-AA15
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service--Final Rule Stage
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297 National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Administrative Provisions..... 0524-AA07
298 Small Business Innovation Research Program Administrative Provisions.................. 0524-AA08
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service--Long-Term Actions
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299 Agricultural Telecommunications Program Administrative Provisions..................... 0524-AA12
300 Administrative Manual for Federal Excess Personal Property Loaned to State Cooperative
Research Activities................................................................... 0524-AA13
301 Personal Property..................................................................... 0524-AA14
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Rural Housing and Community Development Service--Prerule Stage
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Number Number
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302 Farm Labor Housing.................................................................... 0575-AC03
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Rural Housing and Community Development Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Number Number
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303 Housing for Rural Homeless and Migrant Farmworkers; Policies, Procedures, and
Authorizations........................................................................ 0575-AB14
304 Community Programs Guaranteed Loans................................................... 0575-AB48
305 Planning and Performing Construction and Other Development and Related Construction
Seismic Safety........................................................................ 0575-AB59
306 Rural Rental and Rural Cooperative Housing Loan Policies, Procedures, and
Authorizations - Point Score System To Prioritize Rural Rental Housing Loans.......... 0575-AB93
307 Escrow of Taxes and Insurance and Changing Agency Processes and Techniques To Conform
With the Private Sector............................................................... 0575-AB99
308 Require All Single-Family Housing Borrowers and Nonprogram Borrowers Who Have
Purchased Single-Family Residence To Pay One-Time Tax Service Fee..................... 0575-AC00
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Rural Housing and Community Development Service--Final Rule Stage
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Number Number
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309 Recapture of Section 502, Rural Housing Subsidy....................................... 0575-AA29
310 Section 502 Rural Housing Loan Policies, Procedures, and Authorizations (Reg Plan Seq.
No. 1)................................................................................ 0575-AA35
311 Denying Credit to Applicants Delinquent on Any Federal Debt........................... 0575-AA66
312 Housing Preservation Grants for Replacement of Housing................................ 0575-AB43
313 1927-B Real Estate Title Clearance and Loan Closing................................... 0575-AB52
314 Environmental Program................................................................. 0575-AB64
315 Community Facility Loans: Internal Revenue Service Taxpayers Identification Number.... 0575-AB77
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
Rural Housing and Community Development Service--Long-Term Actions
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316 Civil Rights Compliance Requirements--1940-D.......................................... 0575-AA83
317 Section 502 Rural Housing Loan Policies, Procedures, and Authorizations (Deferred
Mortgage Program)..................................................................... 0575-AA87
318 Disposition of Interests in Indian Trust Land......................................... 0575-AB17
319 Offsets of Federal Payments to FmHA Borrowers......................................... 0575-AB55
320 Section 515 Nonprofit Set-Aside Funds................................................. 0575-AB60
321 Security Servicing for Multiple-Family Housing Loans.................................. 0575-AB73
322 Debt Settlement....................................................................... 0575-AB80
323 Environmental Program Streamline Environmental Process................................ 0575-AB98
324 Provide Information Regarding Lease Write-Off and Annual Lease Statements............. 0575-AC01
325 Servicing Cases Where Unauthorized Loan or Other Financial Assistance was Received--
Multiple Family Housing............................................................... 0575-AC02
326 Decision to Liquidate................................................................. 0575-AC04
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Rural Housing and Community Development Service--Completed Actions
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327 Planning and Performing Site Development Work......................................... 0575-AA88
328 Rural Housing Guaranteed Loans........................................................ 0575-AB15
329 Section 502 Rural Housing Loan Policies, Procedures, and Authorizations (Interest
Credit/Earned Income)................................................................. 0575-AB16
330 Management of Hazardous Substances.................................................... 0575-AB18
331 Rural Housing Voucher Program......................................................... 0575-AB79
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Federal Crop Insurance Corporation--Proposed Rule Stage
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332 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Tobacco (Guaranteed Plan) Crop Insurance Provisions 0563-AA84
333 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Peanut Crop Insurance Provisions................... 0563-AA85
334 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Onion Crop Insurance Provisions.................... 0563-AA87
335 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Northern Potato Crop Insurance Provisions.......... 0563-AA89
336 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Sugarbeet Crop Insurance Provisions................ 0563-AA93
337 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Canning and Processing Tomato Crop Insurance
Provisions............................................................................ 0563-AA94
338 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Fresh Market Tomato (Guaranteed Production) Crop
Insurance Provisions.................................................................. 0563-AA95
339 General Administrative Regulations; High Risk Land Regulations........................ 0563-AA98
340 General Administrative Regulations; Subpart D; Application for Crop Insurance......... 0563-AB00
341 General Administrative Regulations; Subpart U; Ineligible File - Crop Insurance
Ineligibility......................................................................... 0563-AB01
342 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Dry Bean Crop Insurance Provisions................. 0563-AB02
343 General Administrative Regulations; Nonstandard Classification System; Subpart O...... 0563-AB05
344 Group Risk Plan Crop Insurance Provisions; Part 407................................... 0563-AB06
345 General Administrative Regulations; Subpart S; Regulations for Insurance Coverage by
Written Agreement..................................................................... 0563-AB07
346 General Administrative Regulations; Subpart J; Appeal Procedure Regulations........... 0563-AB17
347 General Administrative Regulations; Actual Production History Coverage Program;
Transitional Yields for Producers of Feed or Forage................................... 0563-AB23
348 General Administrative Regulations: Subpart Q: Collection and Storage of Social
Security Account Numbers and Employer Identification Numbers.......................... 0563-AB26
349 1996 Crop Year Plantain and Banana Insurance Program and Banana Crop Intensive
Cultivation Insurance Program for Puerto Rico......................................... 0563-AB30
350 1996 Crop Year Coffee Crop Insurance Program for Puerto Rico.......................... 0563-AB33
351 1996 Crop Year Coffee Plantation Insurance Program for Puerto Rico, WP95-008......... 0563-AB34
352 1996 Crop Year Fruit Crop (Avocado, Oranges, Mango, Citron, Lemon, Papaya, Passion)
Insurance Program for Puerto Rico..................................................... 0563-AB35
353 1996 Crop Year Fruit Trees (Avocado, Oranges, Mango, Citron, Lemon) Insurance Program
for Puerto Rico....................................................................... 0563-AB36
354 1996 Crop Year Sugarcane Insurance Program for Puerto Rico............................ 0563-AB40
355 1996 Crop Year Vegetable Insurance Program for Puerto Rico, WP95-015................. 0563-AB41
356 Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Various Crop Provisions (Coarse Grains, Small
Grains, Sunflower Seed, Cotton and ELS Cotton); General Crop Insurance Regulations.... 0563-AB49
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Federal Crop Insurance Corporation--Final Rule Stage
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357 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Hybrid Corn Seed Crop Insurance Provisions......... 0563-AA78
358 General Administrative Regulations; Subpart L, Reinsurance Agreement - Standards for
Approval.............................................................................. 0563-AB08
359 Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement; Part 402.................................... 0563-AB09
360 General Administrative Regulations: Subpart T; Federal Crop Insurance Reform Act of
1994; Regulations for Implementation.................................................. 0563-AB11
361 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program, Part 404................................. 0563-AB13
362 General Administrative Regulations; Subpart N; Disaster Assistance Act of 1988........ 0563-AB20
363 Common Crop Insurance Regulations: Small Grains, Coarse Grains, Cotton and Extra Long
Staple Cotton......................................................................... 0563-AB27
364 General Crop Insurance Regulations, Various Endorsements; Hybrid Seed Crop Insurance
Regulations; and Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Sunflower Seed Crop Insurance
Provisions............................................................................ 0563-AB28
365 General Crop Insurance Regulations; Florida Citrus Endorsement........................ 0563-AB29
366 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Sunflower Seed Crop Insurance Provisions........... 0563-AB42
367 Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Various Crop Provisions (Coarse Grains, Cotton, ELS
Cotton, and Sunflower Seed); General Crop Insurance Regulations, Various Endorsements. 0563-AB43
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Federal Crop Insurance Corporation--Long-Term Actions
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368 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Rice, Fig, Almond, Raisin, Forage Production,
Hybrid Sorghum Seed, Pear, Apple, Canning and Processing Sweet Corn, Dollar Plan Fresh
Market Tomato,........................................................................ 0563-AB03
369 General Administrative Regulations; Subpart V; Supplemental and Alternative Crop
Insurance Policy Approval Process..................................................... 0563-AB15
370 General Administrative Regulations; Federal Jurisdiction and Statute of Limitation for
Suits Based Upon Denial of Claims for Indemnity....................................... 0563-AB21
371 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Small Grains, (Including Malting Barley), Cotton,
ELS Cotton, and Coarse Grains Crop Insurance Provisions............................... 0563-AB24
372 General Administrative Regulations; Reinsurance Agreement Standards for Approval...... 0563-AB44
373 General Crop Insurance Regulations; Various Endorsements; Hybrid Seed; Common Crop
Insurance Regulations; Sunflower Seed................................................. 0563-AB46
374 Tobacco, Quota Plan Crop Insurance Regulations, Part 435.............................. 0563-AB47
375 Popcorn Corn Insurance Regulations, Part 447.......................................... 0563-AB48
376 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Texas Citrus Tree Crop Insurance Provisions........ 0563-AB50
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Federal Crop Insurance Corporation--Completed Actions
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Number Number
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377 Sugarcane Endorsement for Part 457, Common Crop Insurance Regulations................. 0563-AA79
378 General Crop Insurance Regulations; Late and Prevented Planting Provisions for Various
Crops................................................................................. 0563-AA80
379 General Crop Insurance Regulations; Lake Planting Agreement Option.................... 0563-AA91
380 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Dry Pea Crop Insurance Provisions.................. 0563-AA92
381 General Administrative Regulations; Subpart R; Sanctions.............................. 0563-AB10
382 General Administrative Regulations: Subpart K; Debt Management........................ 0563-AB14
383 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Various Crop Insurance Policies; Coverage in Terms
of Dollars Per Acre................................................................... 0563-AB18
384 General Crop Insurance Regulations; Rice Endorsement.................................. 0563-AB19
385 General Crop Insurance Regulations; Various Endorsements; Hybrid Seed; and Common Crop
Insurance Regulations; Sunflower Seed................................................. 0563-AB45
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Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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386 Official Performance and Procedural Requirements for Grain Weighing Equipment and
Related Grain Handling Systems........................................................ 0580-AA39
387 Fees for Official Inspection and Weighing Service..................................... 0580-AA40
388 Regulations and Statements of General Policy Under the Packers and Stockyards Act
(Group 3)............................................................................. 0580-AA45
389 Statement of General Policy Under the Packers and Stockyard Act: Care and Handling of
Livestock............................................................................. 0580-AA46
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Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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390 Fees for Official Inspection and Weighing Services.................................... 0580-AA27
391 Regulations and Statements of General Policy Under the Packers and Stockyards Act
(Group 2)............................................................................. 0580-AA44
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Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration--Completed Actions
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Regulation
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Number Number
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392 United States Standards for Corn...................................................... 0580-AA28
393 United States Standards for Barley.................................................... 0580-AA29
394 Fees for Beltsville Laboratory Test Services.......................................... 0580-AA41
395 U.S. Standards for Flaxseed, Mixed Grains, Oats, Rye, Sunflower Seed, and Triticale... 0580-AA42
396 Regulations and Statements of General Policy Under the Packers and Stockyards Act
(Group 1)............................................................................. 0580-AA43
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Food and Consumer Service--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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397 Notice of New Privacy Act System of Records - Food Stamp Retailer Information......... 0584-AC19
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Food and Consumer Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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398 Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Food
Delivery Systems (Reg Plan Seq. No. 2)................................................ 0584-AA80
399 Food Stamp Program: Emergency Assistance for Victims of Disasters..................... 0584-AA85
400 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Part
246.10, Food Package III, Participants with Certain Medical Conditions................ 0584-AB09
401 Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Miscellaneous
Provisions............................................................................ 0584-AB10
402 Child and Adult Care Food Program: Authority To Collect Overclaims.................... 0584-AB19
403 Food Distribution Programs--Paperwork Reduction....................................... 0584-AB27
404 Food Distribution Programs--Implementation of 1990 Farm Bill.......................... 0584-AB28
405 Commodity Supplemental Food Program: Elderly-Only Sites, Administrative Funding,
Referrals to Health and Social Services, Caseload Allocation Process, Priority System,
and Miscellaneous..................................................................... 0584-AB37
406 Food Stamp Program: 1995 Quality Control Technical Amendments......................... 0584-AB38
407 Provisions of Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, Amendments of
1990, and Implementation of the Disqualified Recipient Subsystem...................... 0584-AB51
408 Food Distribution Programs--Disaster Provisions....................................... 0584-AB55
409 Food Stamp Program: Anticipating Income and Reporting Changes......................... 0584-AB57
410 Child and Adult Care Food Program: Elimination of Whole Cow's Milk From the Infant
Meal Pattern.......................................................................... 0584-AB81
411 Food Stamp Program: Food Stamp Recipient Claim Establishment and Collection Standards
(Reg Plan Seq. No. 3)................................................................. 0584-AB88
412 Food Stamp Program: Revisions in Retail Food Store Eligibility Criteria and in
Eligibility Guidance and Program Authorization (Reg Plan Seq. No. 4).................. 0584-AB90
413 Amendment to Promote Healthy Meals for Healthy Children in Schools.................... 0584-AC01
414 Quality Control Regression Amendment.................................................. 0584-AC03
415 Removal of the ``Cheese Alternate Products'' Requirements From the National School
Lunch Program......................................................................... 0584-AC04
416 Food Stamp Program: Retailer Application Processing................................... 0584-AC05
417 Summer Food Service Program: Program Meal Service During the School Year.............. 0584-AC06
418 Amendment to Remove Formulated Grain--Fruit Product Section........................... 0584-AC09
419 Consolidation of National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program Into
Comprehensive School Meal Program..................................................... 0584-AC10
420 Crediting of Yogurt in the School Meals Programs...................................... 0584-AC15
421 Modification of the ``Vegetable Protein Products'' Portion of Appendix A of 7 CFR
Parts 210, 225, and 226............................................................... 0584-AC18
422 Child and Adult Care Food Program: Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act
Amendments............................................................................ 0584-AC20
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Food and Consumer Service--Final Rule Stage
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423 Miscellaneous Farm Bill Provisions Relating to the Authorization of Retail Firms and
Wholesale Food Concerns............................................................... 0584-AB02
424 Determination of Eligibility for Free Meals by Summer Food Service Program Sponsors
and Free and Reduced Price Meals by Child and Adult Care Food Program Institutions.... 0584-AB17
425 Permanent Agreements/Direct Certification in National School Lunch, School Breakfast,
and Special Milk Programs............................................................. 0584-AB35
426 Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations--Oklahoma Waiver Authority........... 0584-AB56
427 Food Stamp Program: Child Support Deduction........................................... 0584-AB58
428 Food Stamp Program: Excess Shelter Expense Limit and Standard Utility Allowances...... 0584-AB59
429 Food Stamp Program: Simplification of Program Rules................................... 0584-AB60
430 Food Stamp Program: Payment of Certain Administrative Costs of State Agencies......... 0584-AB66
431 Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations: Definition of Indian Tribal
Household............................................................................. 0584-AB67
432 Food Stamp Program: Quality Control Provisions of the Mickey Leland Childhood Hunger
Relief Act............................................................................ 0584-AB75
433 Food Stamp Program: Certification Provisions of the Mickey Leland Childhood Hunger
Relief Act (Reg Plan Seq. No. 5)...................................................... 0584-AB76
434 Food Stamp Program: Utility Reimbursement Exclusion................................... 0584-AB79
435 National School Lunch, Special Milk, School Breakfast, Child and Adult Care Food and
Summer Food Service Programs: Purchase of Food Products Produced in the U.S........... 0584-AB82
436 Treatment of Educational and Training Assistance...................................... 0584-AB84
437 Food Stamp Program: Revisions in Use and Disclosure of Information Provided by Retail
Food Stores and Wholesale Food Concerns............................................... 0584-AB87
438 Food Stamp Program Automated Data Processing Equipment and Services; Reduction in
Reporting Requirements................................................................ 0584-AB92
439 Monthly Reporting on Indian Reservations Provision of Food Stamp Program Improvements
Act of 1994........................................................................... 0584-AB98
440 Waiver Authority Under the State Processing Program................................... 0584-AB99
441 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC):
Implementation of WIC Mandates of the Healthy Meals for Healthy Americans Act of 1994. 0584-AC02
442 Child and Adult Care Food Program: Child Nutrition Improvement and Older American Act
Amendment............................................................................. 0584-AC07
443 Failure to Comply With Federal, State, or Local Work Program Requirements............. 0584-AC08
444 FSP: Retailer Delinquent Debt Collection: Offsetting Federal Income Tax Refund........ 0584-AC11
445 Availability of Information and Records to the Public................................. 0584-AC13
446 Food Stamp Program: Maximum Allotments for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and the Virgin
Islands............................................................................... 0584-AC16
447 Food Stamp Program: Maximum Allotments for 48 States and DC, and Income Eligibility
Standards and Deductions for 48 States and DC, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and Virgin
Islands............................................................................... 0584-AC17
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Food and Consumer Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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448 Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Food Cost
Containment Requirements.............................................................. 0584-AB11
449 National School Lunch Program: Review of Free and Reduced Price Application Under the
Coordinated Review Effort............................................................. 0584-AB50
450 Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Infant
Formula Procurement Act of 1992....................................................... 0584-AB52
451 FSP: Targeting for Income and Eligibility Verification................................ 0584-AB74
452 Food Stamp Program Regulatory Review: Alaska, Puerto Rico, Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands, and Demonstration Projects.................................. 0584-AC14
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Food and Consumer Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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453 Food Stamp Program: Student Eligibility............................................... 0584-AA90
454 Child and Adult Care Food Program: Prohibition of Institutionalized Adults............ 0584-AB21
455 Benefit Delivery Rule................................................................. 0584-AB32
456 Child Nutrition Programs: Revision of Infant Meal Patterns for the Child Nutrition
Program............................................................................... 0584-AB34
457 Food Stamp Program: Resource Provision From the Mickey Leland Memorial Domestic Hunger
Relief Act of 1990.................................................................... 0584-AB40
458 WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program................................................. 0584-AB43
459 Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Homelessness/
Migrancy as Nutritional Risk Conditions............................................... 0584-AB53
460 National School Lunch Program, State Admin. Expense Funds and Determining Elig. for
Free and Reduced Price Meals and Free Milk in Schools: Tech. Corrections to
Coordinated Review Effort Rule........................................................ 0584-AB63
461 Child Nutrition Programs: Nutrition Objectives for School Meals....................... 0584-AB73
462 Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations: Eligibility and Benefits............ 0584-AB83
463 Collecting Food Stamp Recipient Claims From Federal Income Tax Refunds and Federal
Salaries.............................................................................. 0584-AB89
464 Food Stamp Program: Disqualification Penalties for Intentional Program Violations..... 0584-AB91
465 Nutrition Objectives for School Meals--Food-Based Alternatives........................ 0584-AB94
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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466 FSIS Agenda for Change: Regulatory Review; Food Standards............................. 0583-AB89
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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467 Food Additives and GRAS Substances Used as Ingredients in Meat Food and Poultry
Products.............................................................................. 0583-AB02
468 Food Standards: Requirements for Processed Meat and Poultry Products Named by Use of
an Expressed Nutrient Content Claim and a Standardized Term........................... 0583-AB51
469 Pathogen Reduction; Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Systems (Reg
Plan Seq. No. 6)...................................................................... 0583-AB69
470 Use of Trisodium Phosphate on Raw, Unchilled Poultry Carcasses........................ 0583-AB80
471 Nutrition Labeling; New Product Categories and Reference Amounts...................... 0583-AB81
472 Elimination of Prior Approval Requirements for Facilities Equipment and Certain
Partial Quality Control Program (Reg Plan Seq. No. 7)................................. 0583-AB93
473 Performance Standards for Certain Meat Products and Poultry Products (Reg Plan Seq.
No. 8)................................................................................ 0583-AB94
474 Continuous Chilling of Split Turkey Portions.......................................... 0583-AB95
475 Identification of the Origin of Sausage Casings....................................... 0583-AB98
476 Glycerine Used as a Humectant in Shelf Stable Meat Snacks............................. 0583-AC00
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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477 Requirements for Foreign Country Import Certification and Live Animal Importation..... 0583-AA47
478 Nutrition Labeling: Health Claims on Meat and Poultry Products........................ 0583-AB64
479 Trisodium Phosphate as a Post-Chill Antimicrobial Treatment for Raw Poultry........... 0583-AB65
480 Use of Soy Protein Concentrate and Food Starch--Modified as Binders in Cured Pork
Products.............................................................................. 0583-AB82
481 Prior Label Approval Process (Reg Plan Seq. No. 9).................................... 0583-AB92
482 Sodium Citrate Buffered with Citric Acid as a Means of Extending the Shelf-Life of
Cured and Uncured Meat and Poultry Products........................................... 0583-AB97
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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483 Nutrition Labeling of Ground Beef and Hamburger....................................... 0583-AB74
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Food Safety and Inspection Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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484 Poultry Products Produced by Mechanical Separation and Products in Which Such Poultry
Products Are Used..................................................................... 0583-AB68
485 Transporting Undenatured Poultry Feet to Other Establishments for Processing Prior to
Export................................................................................ 0583-AB84
486 Use of the Term ``Fresh'' on the Labeling of Raw Poultry Products..................... 0583-AB86
487 Reduction of Accreditation Fees for FSIS-Accredited Laboratories...................... 0583-AB87
488 Products From Foreign Countries Eligible for Import Into the United States............ 0583-AB88
489 Use of Potassium Hydroxide as a Hog Scald Agent....................................... 0583-AB96
490 Termination of Designation of the State of West Virginia with Respect to the
Inspection of Poultry Products........................................................ 0583-AB99
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Foreign Agricultural Service--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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491 Regulation Governing the Financing of Commercial Sales of Agricultural Commodities (PL
480, Title I)......................................................................... 0551-AA42
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Foreign Agricultural Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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492 Direct Credit Programs (GSM-201 and GSM-301) Risk Assurance Program (GSM-101) CCC
Barter Program........................................................................ 0551-AA34
493 Sugar Import Licensing................................................................ 0551-AA39
494 Export Sales Reporting Requirements................................................... 0551-AA44
495 Limitation on Imports of Meat......................................................... 0551-AA45
496 Section 22 Import Fees................................................................ 0551-AA46
497 Reentry of Cotton Into the United States.............................................. 0551-AA48
498 Calculation of Market Stabilization Price............................................. 0551-AA49
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Foreign Agricultural Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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499 Regulations Governing Implementation of the Market Promotion Program (MPP) Overseas... 0551-AA24
500 Section 22 Import Quotas.............................................................. 0551-AA27
501 CCC Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102) and CCC Intermediate Export Credit
Guarantee Program (GSM-103)........................................................... 0551-AA30
502 Regulations Governing the Financing of Commercial Sales of Agricultural Commodities
(P.L. 480 Title I Program)............................................................ 0551-AA36
503 Regulations Governing the Financing of Commercial Sales of Agricultural Commodities
(P.L. 480, Title I)................................................................... 0551-AA43
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Foreign Agricultural Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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504 Proposed Regulations Governing Implementation of the Cooperator Market Development
Program Overseas...................................................................... 0551-AA26
505 Program Criteria for the Sunflowerseed Oil Assistance Program (SOAP) and the
Cottonseed Oil Assistance Program (COAP).............................................. 0551-AA31
506 Reporting Requirements Related to Tobacco Exports..................................... 0551-AA32
507 Sunflowerseed Oil Assistance Program Operations (SOAP) and Cottonseed Oil Assistance
Program Operations (COAP)............................................................. 0551-AA33
508 Emerging Democracies Agricultural Facility Guarantee Program.......................... 0551-AA35
509 Foreign Donation of Agricultural Commodities.......................................... 0551-AA38
510 Reform of Export Bonus Program........................................................ 0551-AA41
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Foreign Agricultural Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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511 Export Bonus Programs................................................................. 0551-AA40
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Forest Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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512 Small Tracts Act Regulations.......................................................... 0596-AA79
513 Isolated Cabin Policy................................................................. 0596-AA85
514 Solid Waste Disposal Policy........................................................... 0596-AA92
515 Irrevocable Letter of Credit.......................................................... 0596-AA93
516 Timber Sale Performance and Payment Bond Form Revision................................ 0596-AA94
517 Disposal of National Forest Timber; Cancellation of Timber Sale Contracts............. 0596-AB21
518 Species Surplus to Domestic Manufacturing Needs....................................... 0596-AB27
519 Retention of Downpayment on Timber Sale Contracts..................................... 0596-AB28
520 National Forest System Land and Resource Management Planning Forest Service Manual
Chapter 1920.......................................................................... 0596-AB31
521 Use of Fixed Anchors for Rock Climbing in Wilderness.................................. 0596-AB33
522 Collection of Reimbursable Costs for Processing Special-Use Applications and
Administration of Special-Use Authorizations.......................................... 0596-AB36
523 Exercise of Outstanding Mineral Rights................................................ 0596-AB38
524 Market-Related Term Additions......................................................... 0596-AB41
525 Private Sale of Golden Eagle Passports................................................ 0596-AB44
526 Appeal of Decisions Relating to Occupancy and Use of National Forest System Lands..... 0596-AB45
527 Sale and Disposal of National Forest System Timber; Extension of Timber Sale Contracts
To Permit Urgent Removal of Other Timber.............................................. 0596-AB48
528 Disposal of National Forest Timber: Timber Sale Contract Revisions.................... 0596-AB52
529 National Environmental Policy Act; Revised Policy and Procedures...................... 0596-AB54
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Forest Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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530 Management of Grazing Use Within Rangeland Ecosystems................................. 0596-AA35
531 Hydropower Applications............................................................... 0596-AA47
532 Indian Allotments on National Forest System Lands..................................... 0596-AA52
533 National Forest System Land and Resource Management Planning (Reg Plan Seq. No. 10)... 0596-AB20
534 Federal Timber Export and Substitution Restrictions (Comprehensive Revision).......... 0596-AB22
535 Timber Sale Contracts; Appraisal Procedures for Determining Fair Market Value......... 0596-AB26
536 State and Private Forestry Assistance Stewardship Incentive Program................... 0596-AB32
537 Special-Use Applications and Administration of Special-Use Authorizations............. 0596-AB35
538 Smith River National Recreation Area.................................................. 0596-AB39
539 Occupancy and Use of Developed Sites and Areas of Concentrated Public Use............. 0596-AB43
540 Ski Area Permit Fee System............................................................ 0596-AB49
541 Fee Schedules for Communication Uses on National Forest System Lands.................. 0596-AB51
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Forest Service--Long-Term Actions
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Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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542 National Forest Prohibitions; Law Enforcement Support Activities...................... 0596-AA75
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Forest Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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543 Land Uses and Prohibitions; Noncommercial Group Uses.................................. 0596-AA80
544 Indices to Determine Market-Related Term Additions.................................... 0596-AB40
545 Animal Damage Management.............................................................. 0596-AB47
546 Outfitting and Guiding Permits and Fees............................................... 0596-AB53
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Office of Chief Financial Officer--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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547 Audits of State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments................................. 0505-AA09
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Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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548 Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Non-
Profit Organizations.................................................................. 0503-AA10
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Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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549 Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of
Agriculture........................................................................... 0503-AA05
550 Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension............................................... 0503-AA12
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Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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551 Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension............................................... 0503-AA11
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Rural Business and Cooperative Development Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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552 Local Technical Assistance and Planning Grants........................................ 0570-AA05
553 Rural Business Loan Streamlining (Reg Plan Seq. No. 11)............................... 0570-AA09
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Number Number
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554 Rural Technology Development Grants................................................... 0570-AA02
555 Rural Business Enterprise Grants and Television Demonstration Grants.................. 0570-AA08
556 1980-E Business and Industrial Loan Program--Audit Requirements....................... 0570-AA11
557 Intermediary Relending Program Rewrite................................................ 0570-AA15
558 Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program..................................... 0570-AA19
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Rural Business and Cooperative Development Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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559 Business and Industrial Interest Buydown.............................................. 0570-AA13
560 Community Facility Loans: Recreation and Tourism...................................... 0570-AA14
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Rural Business and Cooperative Development Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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561 Alcohol Fuels Credit Implementing Regulations......................................... 0570-AA01
562 Rural Business Enterprise Grants and TV Demonstration Grants; Technical Assistance and
Training Grants; Nonprofit National Corporations Loan and Grant Program............... 0570-AA12
563 Business and Industrial Loan Program.................................................. 0570-AA16
564 Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program..................................... 0570-AA18
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Rural Utilities Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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565 Electric System Planning and Design--Policies and Procedures.......................... 0572-AA48
566 Electric Standards and Specifications for Materials and Construction.................. 0572-AA67
567 Post-Loan Policies and Procedures Common to Insured and Guaranteed Electric Loans..... 0572-AA71
568 Electric Systems Operations and Maintenance........................................... 0572-AA74
569 Civil Rights Policies Applicable to REA Borrowers..................................... 0572-AA75
570 Loan Documents--Bank Program.......................................................... 0572-AA76
571 RUS Fidelity and Insurance Requirements for Electric and Telecommunications Borrowers. 0572-AA86
572 Use of General Funds Investments, Loan Guarantees, and Retirement of Capital Credits
by Electric Borrowers................................................................. 0572-AB01
573 RUS Approval of Sale of Capital Assets by Electric Borrowers.......................... 0572-AB02
574 Loan Deferments for Energy Resources Conservation - Electric Program.................. 0572-AB03
575 Power Requirement Studies............................................................. 0572-AB05
576 Policy on Audits of RUS Borrowers..................................................... 0572-AB19
577 Streamlining the Rural Utilities Service's Water and Waste Program Regulations........ 0572-AB20
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Rural Utilities Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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578 Loan Account Computations, Policies, and Procedures................................... 0572-AA65
579 Rescission of RUS Bulletins 345-13, 345-29, 345-75, and 345-178 --Telephone Program
Regulations........................................................................... 0572-AA66
580 Long-Range Financial Forecasts of Electric Borrowers.................................. 0572-AA89
581 Accounting Requirements for RUS Telecommunications Borrowers.......................... 0572-AB10
582 Community Facility Loans - Timber-Dependent Communities............................... 0572-AB11
583 Establish Water and Waste Disposal Regulations Within the Rural Utilities Service..... 0572-AB21
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Rural Utilities Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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584 Loan Security Documents--Telephone Program............................................ 0572-AA30
585 Wholesale Contracts for the Purchase and Sale of Electric Power and Energy............ 0572-AA41
586 Margin Stabilization Plans and Revenue and Expense Deferrals.......................... 0572-AA50
587 Depreciation Rates and Procedures..................................................... 0572-AA80
588 Preservation of Records Accounting Requirements for RUS Electric Borrowers............ 0572-AA92
589 Liquidation of Loans and Acquisition, Management and Disposal of Security Property.... 0572-AB13
590 Solid Waste Management Grants......................................................... 0572-AB14
591 Technical Assistance and Training Grants.............................................. 0572-AB15
592 Use of Consultants.................................................................... 0572-AB17
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Rural Utilities Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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593 Revision of Telecommunication Policies and Procedures for Approval of Standards,
Specifications, Contract Forms, and Drawings.......................................... 0572-AA45
594 Specification for Fiber Optic Splice Closures......................................... 0572-AA62
595 REA Specification for Mechanical Fiber Optic Splices.................................. 0572-AA64
596 RUS Performance Specification for Line Concentrators.................................. 0572-AA72
597 RUS Buy American Requirement.......................................................... 0572-AA73
598 Specification for Pole Line Hardware.................................................. 0572-AA83
599 Title Evidence Policies and Procedures................................................ 0572-AA90
600 Exemptions of RUS Controls Over Borrower Operations................................... 0572-AA96
601 Pre-Loan Policies and Procedures for Electric Loans................................... 0572-AA98
602 Loans for Demand-Side Management, Energy Conservation Programs, and On-Grid and Off-
Grid Renewable Energy Systems......................................................... 0572-AA99
603 Refinancing and Prepayment of FFB Loans............................................... 0572-AB00
604 Loan Security Documents for Electric Loans............................................ 0572-AB06
605 Credit Support of Power Supply Borrowers.............................................. 0572-AB09
606 Community Facility Loans - Construct or Improve Solid Waste Facilities................ 0572-AB12
607 Investments, Loans and Guarantees by Electric Borrowers............................... 0572-AB16
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National Resources Conservation Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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608 Wetlands Reserve Program Interim Rule................................................. 0578-AA15
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Office of Operations--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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609 Agriculture Acquisition Regulation.................................................... 0599-AA00
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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________
167. STANDARDS FOR PRODUCTS PRODUCED FOLLOWING ORGANIC PRODUCTION,
PROCESSING AND HANDLING METHODS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 101-624, sec 2101 to 2123; 7 USC 6501 to 6522
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, May 28, 1992. Final, Statutory,
October 1, 1993. Other, Statutory, May 28, 1991.
The Organic Foods Production Act calls for the Secretary to appoint the
National Organic Standards Board 180 days after enactment and convene
it within 60 days thereafter.
Abstract: The Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA) states that
the Secretary shall establish an organic certification program for
producers and handlers of agricultural products that have been produced
using organic methods. The OFPA provides for three proposed actions by
the Department of Agriculture: (a) the accreditation of State and
private certifying agents for the Secretary, which includes provision
for the collection of reasonable fees from producers, certifying
agents, and handlers who participate in the program; (b) the
establishment of a national list of natural substances prohibited, and
synthetic substances allowed in organic production and handling; and
(c) the development of national standards and procedures to be used in
organic production, processing and handling, with the requirement that
any product labeled as organically produced will have to be certified
once the program is implemented (except for producers with less than
$5,000 gross sales). The OFPA also calls for establishment of a
National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), notices of meetings, and
notices of hearings for standards for livestock products.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Organic Livestock Hearings 12/30/93 58 FR 69315
NPRM 12/00/95
Procedure to Submit Names of Substances for National List Notice 03/
27/95 (60 FR 15744)
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Harold S. Ricker, Program Leader/National Organic
Program, Transportation and Marketing Division, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Room 2947 South Building,
P.O. Box 96456, Washington, DC 20090-6456
Phone: 202 720-2704
RIN: 0581-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________
168. REVISION OF REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE INSPECTION AND GRADING
SERVICES OF MANUFACTURED OR PROCESSED DAIRY PRODUCTS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 58
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/10/92 57 FR 35492
NPRM Comment Period End 10/09/92 57 FR 35492
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Tracy Schonrock
Phone: 202 690-0530
RIN: 0581-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________
169. REFRIGERATION AND LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR SHELL EGGS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 56; 7 CFR 59
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/27/92 57 FR 48569
NPRM Comment Period End 12/28/92
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Janice L. Lockard
Phone: 202 720-3506
RIN: 0581-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________
170. REGULATIONS UNDER THE PERISHABLE AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 46
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/12/94 59 FR 35487
NPRM Comment Period End 08/11/94
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 10/12/94 59 FR 46772
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: James Frazier
Phone: 202 720-4180
RIN: 0581-AB28
_______________________________________________________________________
171. SALMONELLA RECOGNIZED LABORATORY PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 93
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Isaac G. Sterling
Phone: 202 720-5878
RIN: 0581-AB38
_______________________________________________________________________
172. REGULATIONS AND RULES OF PRACTICE UNDER THE PLANT VARIETY
PROTECTION ACT
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 97.1 to 97.3; 7 CFR 97.5 to 97.7; 7 CFR 97.9; 7
CFR 97.11 to 97.12; 7 CFR 97.14 to 97.15; 7 CFR 97.19 to 97.21; 7 CFR
97.23; 7 CFR 97.1000; 7 CFR 97.104 to 97.106; 7 CFR 97.120; 7 CFR
97.130; 7 CFR 97.40 to 97.143; 7 CFR 97.175; 7 CFR 97.201; 7 CFR 97.205
to 97.222; ...
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 04/04/95 60 FR 17188
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 05/04/95 60 FR 17188
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marsha Stanton
Phone: 301 504-5518
RIN: 0581-AB39
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Completed Actions
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________
173. VOLUNTARY AND MANDATORY EGG AND EGG PRODUCTS INSPECTION
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 55; 7 CFR 59
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/21/95 60 FR 49166
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Janice L. Lockard
Phone: 202 720-3506
RIN: 0581-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________
174. RELATING TO INSPECTION AND GRADING OF BURLEY TOBACCO
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 29.3053
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 02/08/95 60 FR 7429
Final Action Effective 07/01/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John P. Duncan III
Phone: 202 205-0567
RIN: 0581-AB01
_______________________________________________________________________
175. REVISION OF 7 CFR 29.500 FEES AND CHARGES FOR INSPECTION AND
GRADING OF IMPORTED TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 29.500
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 09/01/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: John P. Duncan III
Phone: 202 205-0567
RIN: 0581-AB12
_______________________________________________________________________
176. USER FEES FOR COTTON CLASSIFICATION SERVICES TO GROWERS 1995
CROP
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 28
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/01/95 60 FR 21033
Final Action Effective 07/01/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: A. Lee Cliburn
Phone: 202 720-3193
RIN: 0581-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________
177. CHANGES IN FEES FOR VOLUNTARY FEDERAL MEAT GRADING AND
CERTIFICATION SERVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 54
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn 09/01/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Larry R. Meadows
Phone: 202 720-1113
RIN: 0581-AB34
_______________________________________________________________________
178. INCREASE SEED INSPECTION FEES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 75
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/01/95 60 FR 21034
Final Action Effective 05/31/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: James P. Triplitt
Phone: 301 504-9430
RIN: 0581-AB35
_______________________________________________________________________
179. GRADING INSPECTION, GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR
APPROVED PLANTS AND STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF DAIRY PRODUCTS; FEE INCREASE
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1621 to 1627 Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 58
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action would increase the fees charged users of the
service. The increased fees are necessary to recover the cost of dairy
standards activities, Federal employees pay costs and other operating
costs for inspection and grading services. The program is voluntary
with all costs covered by user fees.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/07/95 60 FR 40115
NPRM Comment Period End 09/06/95
Final Action 09/28/95 60 FR 50077
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: F. Tracy Schonrock, Chief Dairy Grading Branch, Dairy
Division, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service,
Room 2750 South Building, P.O. Box 96456, Washington, DC 20090-6456
Phone: 202 720-3171
RIN: 0581-AB40
BILLING CODE 3410-02-F
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Consolidated Farm Service Agency (CFSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
180. AMENDMENTS TO CCC DEBT SETTLEMENT REGULATIONS REGARDING WAIVER
OF RESTRICTION ON PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY AND COLLECTION OF JUDGMENTS BY
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 28 USC 3201; 15 USC 714b; 15 USC 714c
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is needed to allow for the waiver of restrictions
on program eligibility, as authorized by the Federal Debt Collection
Procedures Act of 1990 (the Act), and to facilitate the collection of
judgements by administrative offset. The Act provides that debtors who
have judgement liens against their property for a debt owed to the
United States are not eligible to receive grants or loans made by the
United States until the debt is paid in full or otherwise satisfied.
However, the Act also permits agencies to waive this restriction. In
addition, the Commodity Credit Corporation is authorized to collect
debts for other Federal agencies by administrative offset upon receipt
of (1) a qualified offset request, (2) a Notice of Levy, or (3) a
request or approval by the Department of Justice. This action would
authorize ASCS to collect judgements in favor of the United States by
administrative offset. This action will result in increased collection
of debts owed to the Government.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD09
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181. END-USE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM--PROVIDING NOTIFICATION
OF ORIGIN TO BUYERS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 19 USC 3391(f)
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 782
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the regulations for end-use
certificates for wheat imported from Canada to incorporate language
that will require importers to immediately advise subsequent buyers
that the wheat being purchased originated in Canada and must be stored
separately from U.S.-origin wheat until the wheat is loaded onto a
conveyance for direct delivery to an end-user or foreign country. This
is necessary to prevent the resale of such grain before the end user,
exporter, or subsequent buyer is informed of its origin. This lack of
notification has resulted in Canadian wheat being resold before the
buyer was informed that it was of Canadian origin and thus subject to
these regulations. There will be no cost to the Government.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/95
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Wash., DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2181
RIN: 0560-AE37
_______________________________________________________________________
182. IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES FOR HIGHLY ERODIBLE LAND AND
WETLANDS CONSERVATION PROVISIONS OF THE FOOD SECURITY ACT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 101-624; PL 99-198
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1940
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Subtitle B and subtitle C of title XII of the Food Security
Act of 1985, Public Law 99-198, established requirements for the
conservation of Wetlands and Highly Erodible Lands. These requirements
were subsequently amended by the Food Agriculture Conservation and
Trade Act of 1990, Public Law 101-624. The amendments, among other
changes, would allow in some cases for graduated payment reductions
rather than a complete loss of USDA program benefits to producers who
contribute to excess soil erosion or wetlands conversion. Rural Housing
and Community Development Service, Rural Business and Community
Development Service, Rural Utilities Service and Consolidate Farm
Service Agency proposes to revise existing regulations to reflect the
amendments required by Public Law 101-624. In addition, the regulation
will be reorganized and supplemented to improve understanding and ease
of implementation.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/95
Interim Final Rule 02/00/96
Final Action 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 6348 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0560-AE38
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183. 1996 UPLAND COTTON PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1444-2
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1413; 07 CFR 1427
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, January 1, 1995, Final ARP level.
NPRM, Statutory, November 1, 1995, Preliminary ARP level.
Final, Statutory, November 1, 1995, Loan rate.
Abstract: This action is needed to implement the 1996 Upland Cotton
Program as required by legislation. The primary determinations are the
loan rate and the Acreage Reduction Program level. The the cost to
Government is estimated to range from $0.5 to $1.5 billion.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/10/95 60 FR 52634
Final Action 03/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Wash., DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2181
RIN: 0560-AE40
_______________________________________________________________________
184. AMENDMENT TO THE TOBACCO REGULATIONS REGARDING NESTED
TOBACCO
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1445
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1464.7(b)(1)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: ``Nested'' tobacco is lower-grade tobacco included in a
quantity of higher-grade tobacco that is delivered for price support at
the higher grade. The current regulations provide that a producer is
ineligible if the producer ``knowingly'' delivered nested tobacco. This
action will remove the word ``knowingly'' from the regulations because
it is very difficult to enforce, and will expand County Committees'
authority to make determinations regarding refunds and/or penalties
that producers might be subject to if nested tobacco is found in the
marketings from a farm.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/95
Final Action 01/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Wash., DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2181
RIN: 0560-AE41
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185. NATIONAL AVERAGE LOAN RATES FOR 1996-CROP QUOTA AND
ADDITIONAL PEANUTS AND MINIMUM COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION (CCC) EXPORT-
EDIBLE SALES PRICE FOR ADDITIONAL PEANUTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1445c-3
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1421; 07 CFR 1446
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 15, 1996.
for price support levels only
Abstract: This action is needed to implement the peanut price support
program, as required by statute. The price support levels provide a
domestic price floor for quota and additional peanuts. The price
support level for quota peanuts is set by statutory formula to be equal
to last year's level plus any increase in production costs, but may
increase by no more than 5 percent above the previous year. The support
level for additional peanuts must be set at a level that ensures that
CCC incurs no losses from the price support program. The minimum
export-edible sales price is set at the Secretary's discretion, and has
been set at $400 per ton for each of the previous 8 years. The Peanut
Program, which also includes the poundage quota program, will result in
a net realized loss of about $87 million.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/95
Final Action 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Wash., DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2181
RIN: 0560-AE43
_______________________________________________________________________
186. 1996-CROP PEANUTS NATIONAL POUNDAGE QUOTA
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1358-1
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 729
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 15, 1995.
Abstract: The objective of the peanut quota is to balance supply with
demand at a level that will assure stable supplies for domestic use and
assure producers a stable income. This action is required by statute,
which provides a formula for computing the national quota, based on the
Secretary's estimate of the amount of peanuts required for domestic
food, seed, and related uses for the 1996 marketing year, and may not
be less than 1.35 million tons. The 1996 marketing year is from August
1, 1996 through July 31, 1997. The Peanut Program, which also includes
the price support program and export policies, will result in a net
realized loss of about $87 million.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/95
Final Action 01/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Wash., DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2181
RIN: 0560-AE45
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Consolidated Farm Service Agency (CFSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
187. AMENDMENT TO THE HIGHLY ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLANDS
CONSERVATION PROGRAM REGULATIONS--PERSON DETERMINATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.
Legal Authority: 16 USC 3801; 16 USC 3811; 16 USC 3812; 16 USC 3821-
23; The Food Security Act of 1985, sec 1201, as amended
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 12
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The objective of this action is to set a standard for a more
consistent ``person'' determination by using an attribution method for
determining benefits that shall be denied persons who are associated
with the actual violators of the highly erodible land (HEL) and wetland
conservation provisions. The current affiliated person rule for HEL and
wetlands is difficult to administer because a strict interpretation of
the rules could result in a chain of affiliated persons, all of whom
would be ineligible for USDA benefits, when in fact many of the
affiliated persons did not play a part in the violation. This action
will provide a more equitable and understandable method for imposing
sanctions on conservation compliance violations. No costs are expected
as a result of this action.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/00/96
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AC86
_______________________________________________________________________
188. AMENDMENTS TO THE WETLANDS REGULATIONS REGARDING ABANDONED
ACREAGE AND DRAINAGE BY DRAINAGE DISTRICTS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 16 USC 3801; 16 USC 3821-23
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 12
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is necessary to enhance the flexibility of
wetlands regulations for producers without imposing any significant
cost on the Government or decreasing protection of wetlands. The
determinations are 1) Allow any area used for production of any crop or
for long term rotation to not be considered an ``abandoned'' wetland,
and 2) allow areas drained by a drainage district to be planted to
forage crops and harvested by mechanical means. The ``abandonment''
determination will remove an incentive to keep land in intensive
production. The drainage determination will allow production on a small
number of acres that otherwise would not likely be farmed. The total
acreage involved will likely be less than 50,000 acres, and no impacts
on prices are expected. Producers' income could increase by up to $2.5
million per year by the end of ten years through increased efficiency.
No cost to Government is expected.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/06/92 57 FR 29658
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AC92
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189. FARMER PROGRAMS GUARANTEED INTEREST ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1980 subpart A; 7 CFR 1980 subpart B; 7 CFR 1980
subpart D; 7 CFR 1980 subpart E; 7 CFR 1980 subpart G
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation will provide for a government subsidy to
lenders for interest rates for guaranteed Farmer Programs loans so the
borrower will be paying interest rates for guaranteed loans that are
similar to insured loans. This should provide an incentive for using
the guaranteed loan program. The potential cost to the Government will
be reduced as the Government will only pay a lender up to 90 percent of
the losses on loans and only part of the interest rate rather than
loaning a borrower the full amount of the loan and paying an investor
the full cost of the Government borrowing the money for an insured
loan. The benefit is that the borrower will be paying an interest rate
for guaranteed loans that is comparable to that for insured loans.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/28/91 56 FR 8258
Final Action 09/00/96
Final Action Effective 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: This entry was reported as RIN 0575-AA80 prior
to the reorganization of USDA.
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________
190. FARMER PROGRAM ACCOUNT SERVICING POLICIES FOR SECTION 1816 AND
OTHER RELATED SECTIONS FOR THE ``1990 FACT ACT''
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 101-624, sec 1816; 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480; 5 USC
301; PL 102-554, sec 10; PL 102-554, sec 23
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1900 subpart B; 7 CFR 1924 subpart B; 7 CFR 1951
subpart S
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Provisions of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade
Act of 1990, as they affect the Farmers Home Administration's Farmer
Programs, plus relevant provisions of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation
Act of 1990. In addition, the Agricultural Credit Act of 1992 provided
that in extraordinary circumstances, the State Director could extend
the 60-day time period for submitting an application for Farmer
Programs Loan Servicing (RIN 0575-AB42, published as an interim rule,
March 23, 1993, 58 FR 15417). RIN 0575-AB42 will be combined into RIN
0575-AA91; and one final rule will be published.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/23/91 56 FR 54970
NPRM Comment Period End 11/22/91 56 FR 54970
Interim Final Rule 04/30/92 57 FR 18612
Final Action 08/01/96
Final Action Effective 08/01/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Additional Information: This entry was reported as RIN 0575-AA91 prior
to the reorganization of USDA.
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE02
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191. IMPLEMENT SECTION 1818 (BORROWER TRAINING) OF THE FOOD
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION, AND TRADE ACT OF 1990 (FACT ACT)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 101-624, sec 1818
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1910 subpart A; 7 CFR 1943 subpart B; 7 CFR 1924
subpart B; 7 CFR 1941 subpart A; 7 CFR 1945 subpart D; 7 CFR 1943
subpart A; 7 CFR 1951 subpart S; 7 CFR 1980 subpart B; 7 CFR 1962
subpart A; 7 CFR 1965 subpart A
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Regulations are needed to set forth the curriculum and
process to train Consolidated Farm Service Agency borrowers.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/25/92 57 FR 55473
NPRM Comment Period End 12/28/92 57 FR 55473
Interim Final Rule 12/30/93 58 FR 69190
Final Action 06/00/96
Final Action Effective 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: This entry was reported as RIN 0575-AB13 prior
to the reorganization of USDA.
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Office of the
Regulations Analysis and Control Branch, Department of Agriculture,
Consolidated Farm Service Agency, Deputy Administrator, Policy
Analysis, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________
192. GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAMS; MONITORING LIQUID ACCOUNTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1980 subpart A; 7 CFR 1980 subpart B
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Lenders are currently required monitor liquidated accounts
for five years. This regulation will reduce that period of time to
three years. This regulation change only affects the monitoring of
guaranteed loan accounts in which a final loss claim has been paid.
These accounts will be monitored by lenders for three years following
the liquidation for potential future recoveries.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/05/94 59 FR 23173
NPRM Comment Period End 07/05/94 59 FR 23173
Final Action 09/00/96
Final Action Effective 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: This entry was reported as RIN 0575-AB29 prior
to the reorganization of USDA.
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE05
_______________________________________________________________________
193. IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTIFIED LENDER PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1987; 42 USC 1480; 5 USC 301; PL 102-554
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1980 subpart A; 7 CFR 1980 subpart B
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 1993. Other, Statutory,
April 28, 1993.
Sec 23 of Pub. L. 102-554, requires that interim regulations be
published by April 28, 1993, and final regulations published by October
1, 1993.
Abstract: Lenders participating in the Guaranteed Loan Program have
cited the excessive amount of paperwork and time required to apply for
and receive approval on guaranteed loans as a deterrent to
participation in the program. The Agency assembled a Guaranteed
Overview Task Force to identify specific forms and regulations that
could be eliminated or revised without increasing the risk to the
Government. Fewer forms and a streamlined process will reduce operating
costs for both the Consolidated Farm Service Agency and lenders.
Regulations were being drafted when a law was passed requiring a
Certified Lender Program, along with a simplified application process
for guaranteed loans of $50,000 or less.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/24/93 58 FR 34302
Final Action 10/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: This entry was reported as RIN 0575-AB33 prior
to the reorganization of USDA.
This rule implements section 18 of the Agricultural Credit Improvement
Act of 1992 which establishes a Certified Lender Program (CLP). Farm
operating loans and farm ownership loans are excluded with the
exception of nonfarm enterprise activity from the scope of Executive
Order 12372, which requires intergovernmental consultation with State
and local offices.
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________
194. ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT OF REAL AND CHATTEL PROPERTY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 2.23; 7 CFR 2.70; 7 CFR 1955A; 7 CFR 1955C
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 28, 1993.
Abstract: Provide additional notice to Native Americans to convey
property prior to foreclosure, notify tribe of properties value and
inform them of the amount of the Government's bid at a foreclosure
sale. Allow surplus property to be leased with or without an option to
purchase to eligible program applicants. Will implement changes
required by the Agricultural Improvement Act of 1992, H.R. 6129, which
was signed on October 28, 1992. Will also regulate how properties can
be transferred to Indian tribes.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/29/93 58 FR 68722
Final Action 12/00/95
Final Action Effective 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Tribal
Sectors Affected: None
Additional Information: This entry was reported as RIN 0575-AB63 prior
to the reorganization of USDA.
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE15
_______________________________________________________________________
195. REMOVAL OF THE PROHIBITION AGAINST CHARGING INTEREST ON
INTEREST ON GUARANTEED LOANS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1980 subpart A; 7 CFR 1980 subpart B
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Lenders participating in the Guaranteed Loan Program have
been reluctant to restructure the loans of delinquent guaranteed
borrowers because of restrictive regulatory requirements. The
Consolidated Farm Service Agency (CFSA) requires lenders to set aside
the accrued interest portion of loans that are being restructured.
Interest is only accrued on the outstanding principal. This practice is
contrary to standard industry practice. Lenders normally capitalize the
outstanding interest portion of the loan and reschedule or reamortize
the payments based on the new principal amount. CFSA's restriction on
capitalizing interest reduces the lender's return on the guaranteed
loans. Also, the unique treatment of guaranteed loans requires
additional bookkeeping efforts. There will be no substantial additional
cost or savings with this change.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/30/94 59 FR 14769
NPRM Comment Period End 04/14/94 59 FR 14769
Final Action 11/00/95
Final Action Effective 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: This entry was reported as RIN 0575-AB70 prior
to the reorganization of USDA.
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE16
_______________________________________________________________________
196. SMALL FARMER OUTREACH TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 101-624; 7 USC 2279; 7 USC 1989; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1943 subpart C
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The subpart is being added to meet the objectives of the
Small Farmer Outreach Training and Technical Assistance Program which
will allow the Consolidated Farm Service Agency to fund cooperative and
other agreements or enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with 1890
or other eligible educational institution institutions or community-
based organizations. (1890 Colleges and Universities - Black Land Grant
Colleges established under the 1890 Morrill Act.)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 12/27/94 59 FR 66441
Final Action 10/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State
Additional Information: This entry was reported as RIN 0575-AB74 prior
to the reorganization of USDA.
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE17
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197. DISASTER ASSISTANCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 5 USC 301; 42 USC 1980
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1945 subpart A
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the regulations to improve and
expedite the disaster designation process that will make emergency loan
(EM) assistance available in a more expeditious manner in declared/
designated disaster areas to assist family farmers whose operations
have sustained qualifying losses as a result of a major or natural
disaster, and who wish to apply for such loan assistance. The
regulation would also continue to be out of date with the current
policy of basing countywide production losses on a major single
enterprise only, in lieu of requiring a determination of countywide
production losses in all crops. To change the regulation will bring the
designation process in line with the current policy of eliminating the
requirement for determining a 30 percent countywide reduction in the
normal year's dollar value of all crops in a county(ies). This action
will update and improve the process of current policy if there is a 30
percent or greater countywide reduction in the normal year's dollar
value of a single enterprise (single crop), which is considered a major
enterprise or crop in the county, or a determination that extenuating
circumstances exist and warrant a designation under the Secretary of
Agriculture's discretionary authority. This change will permit CFSA to
automatically gather information for consideration of the Secretary's
discretionary authority, and allow the Secretary to expeditiously
designate the affected counties and make EM loans available to eligible
family farmers.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/00/96
Final Action Effective 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal
Additional Information: This entry was reported as RIN 0575-AB87 prior
to the reorganization of USDA.
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE22
_______________________________________________________________________
198. AMENDMENT TO CONSERVATION PROGRAM FIELD REGULATIONS
REGARDING JURISDICTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 6932
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 780
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of
Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (the Act) change the appeals
procedures applicable to producers affected by Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) determinations on the conservation programs
authorized by Title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985. The Act
provides that CFSA shall have initial jurisdiction over administrative
appeals resulting from an adverse determination, including those
involving technical determinations by NRCS. Producers will no longer
appeal separately to NRCS. The Act requires CFSA to issue a rule with
the concurrence of NRCS establishing procedures for review by NRCS of
the technical determinations involved. Technical criteria used by NRCS
shall be used by CFSA as the basis for any decisions regarding
technical determinations. If no review is requested, NRCS technical
determinations shall be the technical basis for decisions rendered by
county or area committees. No additional cost to USDA. Producers may
save some money by being able to avoid the costs of separate appeals.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/00/96
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE30
_______________________________________________________________________
199. SELECTION AND FUNCTIONS OF CONSOLIDATED FARM SERVICE
AGENCY STATE AND COUNTY COMMITTEES
Priority: Other
Legal Authority: 16 USC 590h(b); PL 103-354
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 7
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In order to comply with new legislation, this action will
amend the regulations to: 1) Eliminate community and county committees'
3-consecutive-term limit; 2) Provide 3 to 5 county committee members
for combined counties; and 3) Provide for nominations from
organizations representing the interests of socially disadvantaged
groups. The expected cost is about $4.6 million.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/00/95
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE33
_______________________________________________________________________
200. AMENDMENTS TO THE FARMER ACCOUNT SERVICING POLICIES
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act,as
amended
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1900; 07 CFR 1910; 07 CFR 1924; 07 CFR 1941; 07
CFR 1943; 07 CFR 1951; 07 CFR 1955; 07 CFR 1956; 07 CFR 1962; 07 CFR
1965
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will finalize six Interim Final Rules and a
Proposed Rule dating as far back as 1988 that clarified the servicing
and restructuring of farm loans. It will also address the 600 comments
from 104 individuals that were received.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 09/14/88 53 FR 35638
NPRM 10/23/91 56 FR 54970
Interim Final Rule 04/30/92 57 FR 18612
Interim Final Rule 10/15/92 57 FR 47257
Interim Final Rule 03/23/93 58 FR 15418
Interim Final Rule 05/26/93 58 FR 30104
Interim Final Rule 12/30/93 58 FR 69190
Final Action 10/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Wash., DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2181
RIN: 0560-AE42
_______________________________________________________________________
201. 1995-CROP SUGAR BEET AND SUGARCANE PRICE SUPPORT LOAN
RATES
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1446g
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1435
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is needed to implement the sugar price supports
as required by statute. The determinations are 1) the loan rate for raw
cane sugar, and 2) the loan rate for refined beet sugar. All sugar
loans must be repaid by the end of the Fiscal Year. The Sugar Program
is carried out at no net cost to the Government.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 10/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Wash., DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2181
RIN: 0560-AE44
_______________________________________________________________________
202. 1996-CROP MARKETING QUOTAS AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVELS
FOR SIX KINDS OF TOBACCO
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1312
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 723; 07 CFR 1464
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 1, 1996.
for marketing quotas.
Abstract: Marketing quotas/acreage allotments and price support are
required by statute for these types of tobacco: fire-cured (Type 21),
fire-cured (types 22-23), dark air-cured (types 35-36), Virginia sun-
cured (type 37), cigar filler (type 46) and cigar filler and binder
(types 42-44 and 53-55). Quotas and allotments are determined by
statutory formula to balance supply with demand to assure stable
supplies for domestic and export use. Marketing quotas are implemented
if approved by producers in referenda. Producers approved quotas for
the 1996 crops of fire-cured (types 21-23), dark air-cured (types 35-
36), and sun-cured (type 37) in March, 1994 and March, 1995. Referenda
for the other types are scheduled for March, 1996. Producers of these
types have historically voted in favor of quotas. Price support levels
are set by statutory formula. The Secretary may reduce the level at the
request of producer associations, and may limit increases to 65 percent
of the formula increase. Gross loan outlays of $3 million in FY 1997
will be offset by loan redemptions and no-net-cost assessments in FY
1997 and subsequent years for a net cost of 0.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Wash., DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2181
RIN: 0560-AE46
_______________________________________________________________________
203. 1996-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR
BURLEY TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1314; 7 USC 1445
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 723; 07 CFR 1464
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 1, 1996.
for marketing quotas.
Abstract: The burley tobacco marketing quota and price support are
required by statute. Their purpose is to balance supply with demand at
levels assuring stable supplies for domestic and export use at prices
considered sufficient for producers. The national quota is based on
cigarette manufacturers' intentions, 3-year average exports, loan
stocks adjustment, and a discretionary adjustment of plus or minus 3
percent. The quota may not be less than 90 percent of the previous
year's quota except the limit may be waived if producer association
inventories will likely exceed 150 percent of the reserve stock level.
The price support level is based on a formula that averages market
prices (2/3 weight) and a cost index (1/3 weight), plus discretion to
limit any increase to 65 percent of the formula increase. Marketing
quotas were approved by producers in a referendum in February, 1995.
Gross loan outlays of $40 million in FY 1997 will be offset by loan
repayments and no-net-cost assessments in Fy 1997 and subsequent years
for a net cost of 0.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 03/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Wash., DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2181
RIN: 0560-AE47
_______________________________________________________________________
204. 1996-CROP MARKETING QUOTAS AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL
FOR FLUE-CURED TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1314; 7 USC 1445
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 723; 07 CFR 1464
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 15, 1995.
for marketing quotas.
Abstract: The flue-cured tobacco marketing quota and price support are
required by statute. Their purpose is to balance supply with demand at
levels assuring stable supplies for domestic and export use at prices
that are considered sufficient for producers. The national quota is
based on cigarette manufacturers' intentions, 3-year average exports, a
loan stocks adjustment, and a discretionary adjustment of plus or minus
3 percent. The quota may not be less than 90 percent of the previous
year's, except the limit may be waived if producer association
inventories will likely exceed 150 percent of the reserve stock level.
The price support level is based on a formula that averages market
prices (2/3 weight) and a cost index (1/3 eight), with discretion to
limit any increase to 65 percent of the formula increase. Marketing
quotas were approved by producers in a referendum in January, 1995.
Gross loan outlays of $75 million in FY 1996 and 1997 will be offset by
loan redemptions and no-net-cost assessments in FY 1996 and subsequent
years for a net cost of 0.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 01/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Wash., DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2181
RIN: 0560-AE48
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Consolidated Farm Service Agency (CFSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
205. EXCESSIVE MANUFACTURING (MAKE) ALLOWANCES IN STATE MARKETING
ORDERS FOR MILK
Priority: Economically Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 13
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/19/92 57 FR 27371
NPRM Comment Period End 10/19/92
Supplemental NPRM 01/14/94 59 FR 2307
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AC23
_______________________________________________________________________
206. CONSERVATION ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS REGULATIONS REGARDING
WATER QUALITY INCENTIVES PROJECT, COST SHARE PROVISIONS OF THE EMERGENCY
CONSERVATION PROGRAM, AND OTHER REVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 701
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/10/94 59 FR 1293
NPRM Comment Period End 02/09/94 59 FR 1293
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________
207. AMENDMENT TO THE ACREAGE CONSERVATION RESERVE AND THE
CONSERVING USE ACREAGE REGULATIONS FOR PRODUCERS AFFECTED BY EXCESSIVE
RAINFALL AND FLOODING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1413
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 10/27/93 58 FR 57721
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________
208. PROGRAM INELIGIBILITY FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH BOLL WEEVIL
ERADICATION PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: None
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________
209. WOOL AND MOHAIR RECOURSE LOAN PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1428
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD75
_______________________________________________________________________
210. REGULATIONS FOR CONSERVATION COMPLIANCE CROP ACREAGE BASE
(CAB) ADJUSTMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1417
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD80
_______________________________________________________________________
211. AMENDMENT TO THE EMERGENCY LIVESTOCK ASSISTANCE REGULATIONS
REGARDING FEED ALLOWANCE AND APPROVAL OF COUNTIES FOR ASSISTANCE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1475
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD84
_______________________________________________________________________
212. FARM FACILITY LOAN PROGRAM REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1474
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD85
_______________________________________________________________________
213. COMMON PROVISIONS FOR 1995 WHEAT, FEED GRAIN, COTTON, AND RICE
PROGRAMS
Priority: Economically Significant
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1413
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/24/95 60 FR 4571
NPRM Comment Period End 01/27/95
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD86
_______________________________________________________________________
214. SUGAR AND CRYSTALLINE FRUCTOSE INFORMATION AND RECORDKEEPING
REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1435
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD88
_______________________________________________________________________
215. AMENDMENTS TO THE PAYMENT LIMITATION REGULATIONS FOR 1995
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1497; 07 CFR 1498
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD89
_______________________________________________________________________
216. AMENDMENT TO THE PEANUT LOAN PROGRAM REGULATIONS--REQUIREMENT
FOR CROP INSURANCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1446
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/12/95 60 FR 35834
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD90
_______________________________________________________________________
217. AMENDMENT TO THE TOBACCO LOAN PROGRAM REGULATIONS--REQUIREMENT
FOR CROP INSURANCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1464
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/01/95 60 FR 21036
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD91
_______________________________________________________________________
218. AMENDMENT TO THE WAREHOUSE REGULATIONS REGARDING AUCTION
TOBACCO WAREHOUSES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 723; 07 CFR 737
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/28/95 60 FR 38766
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD92
_______________________________________________________________________
219. AMENDMENT TO THE TOBACCO LOAN PROGRAM REGULATIONS--BUDGET
DEFICIT MARKETING ASSESSMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1464
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 04/20/95 60 FR 19665
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD93
_______________________________________________________________________
220. MEASURE-ALL PILOT PROJECT
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 718
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD98
_______________________________________________________________________
221. INSURED AND GUARANTEED OPERATING AND FARM OWNERSHIP LOAN AND
RELATED INSTRUCTIONS TO IMPLEMENT SECTIONS 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, AND 19 OF THE
AGRICULTURAL CREDIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1992
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1910; 7 CFR 1924; 7 CFR 1941; 7 CFR 1943; 7 CFR
1945; 7 CFR 1980; 7 CFR 1955
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 09/30/93 58 FR 48275
Final Action 12/00/96
Final Action Effective 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE09
_______________________________________________________________________
222. LOANS TO INDIAN TRIBES AND TRIBAL CORPORATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1942 subpart F; 7 CFR 1823; 7 CFR 2.23; 7 CFR 2.70
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Tribal
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE10
_______________________________________________________________________
223. SECTION 14 OF THE AGRICULTURAL CREDIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1992,
(GRADUATION) AND SECTIONS 1819 (LOAN ASSESSMENT) AND 1821 (MARKET
PLACEMENT) OF THE FACT ACT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1910; 7 CFR 1924; 7 CFR 1941; 7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR
1980; 7 CFR 1943; 7 CFR 1945; 7 CFR 1962
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/30/93 58 FR 69274
NPRM Comment Period End 02/28/94 58 FR 69274
Interim Final Rule 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE11
_______________________________________________________________________
224. THE AGRICULTURAL CREDIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1992
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1946; 7 CFR 1980
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/17/93 58 FR 65871
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE13
_______________________________________________________________________
225. IMPLEMENT SECTIONS 11 AND 13 OF THE AGRICULTURE CREDIT
IMPROVEMENT ACT 1993 (APPLICATION PROCESSING TIMEFRAME)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1910; 7 CFR 1980
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/29/93 58 FR 68717
Final Action 12/00/96
Final Action Effective 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE14
_______________________________________________________________________
226. DECISION TO LIQUIDATE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1980
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AE19
_______________________________________________________________________
227. SPECIAL DISASTER SET-ASIDE PROGRAM; FRUIT AND NUT TREES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1945 subpart D
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE21
_______________________________________________________________________
228. REVISIONS TO THE DIRECT FARM OWNERSHIP LOAN REGULATION (1943-
A) TO CLARIFY EXISTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO THE AGENCY'S
OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS OF SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1943 subpart A
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 00/00/00
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE23
_______________________________________________________________________
229. SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED OUTREACH PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1941 subpart A; 7 CFR 1980 subpart B
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE24
_______________________________________________________________________
230. FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE REFORM AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1994
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1941; 7 CFR 1943; 7 CFR 1945; 7 CFR 1980; 7 CFR
2.23; 7 CFR 2.70
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE25
_______________________________________________________________________
231. PART 1946 MEDIATION; SUBPART A AGRICULTURAL LOAN MEDIATION
PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1946 subpart A
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE26
_______________________________________________________________________
232. AMENDMENT TO TOBACCO MARKETING QUOTA REGULATIONS
REGARDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE DOMESTIC MARKETING ASSESSMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 103-465
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 723
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Uruguay Round Agreements Act (the Act) provides that the
tobacco Domestic Marketing Assessment shall be effective only for
Calendar Year 1994, beginning on the effective date of the Presidential
proclamation, authorized under section 421 of the Act, establishing a
tariff-rate quota pursuant to Article XXVIII of the GATT 1947 or the
GATT 1994 with respect to tobacco. This action will amend the
regulations to provide the new effective date, conditional on the
Presidential proclamation. No Government outlay is expected.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 00/00/00
Final Action Effective 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415 Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE27
_______________________________________________________________________
233. EXTENSION OF MATURING 1994 AND SUBSEQUENT CROP YEAR
WHEAT AND FEED GRAIN PRICE SUPPORT LOANS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1421 et seq
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1421
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is needed to amend the price support provisions
to allow producers with maturing wheat, corn, grain sorghum, barley,
oat, and rye loans to extend such loans beyond the specified maturity
date, whenever conditions, as determined by the Secretary, warrant loan
extensions. No direct outlays are expected.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Interim Final Rule 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE28
_______________________________________________________________________
234. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO WHEAT, FEED GRAIN, COTTON,
AND RICE PROGRAM REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1421 et seq
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 718; 07 CFR 1413; 07 CFR 1414; 07 CFR 1415; 07
CFR 1416
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the regulations as follows: 1) Set
forth policy changes for acreage measurement and tolerance. Producers
will not be required to destroy excess acreage except when the measured
acreage exceeds tolerance. Tolerance on crops and land uses with
measurement service after planting, and administrative variance will no
longer apply. 2) Add one county each in Kansas and North Dakota and
three counties each in Nebraska and Ohio as eligible to participate in
the Options Pilot Program. 3) Revise the Voluntary Production
Limitation Program regulations to provide that the sum of the planted
acreage for all enrolled wheat and feed grains shall not exceed the sum
of the enrolled wheat and feed grain Crop Acreage Bases (CAB's) on the
farm plus any decrease in the Acreage Conservation Reserve (ACR)
requirement for the same crop's CAB under the 1995 Acreage Reduction
Program (ARP). The base for comparison shall be the ACR requirement for
the same program crop's CAB for the 1994 ARP. 4) Clarify certain
provisions in the regulations. The cost to Government will be
insignificant.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 08/25/95 60 FR 44255
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE29
_______________________________________________________________________
235. AMENDMENTS TO THE DISASTER PAYMENT PROGRAM
REGULATIONS FOR 1990 AND SUBSEQUENT CROPS
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 142 (note); PL 103-75; PL 103-230; PL 103-211
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1477
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the regulations to provide: 1)
Disaster payments for 1993, 1994, and 1995 papaya that would have been
harvested if the papaya plants had not been destroyed by Hurricanes
Andrew or Iniki, or Typhoon Omar; 2) Disaster payments for 1993 losses
of trees, shrubs, and nursery crops; 3) Regulations for the 1994
Disaster Program, covering losses resulting from natural disaster for
the 1994 crop year provisions for 1993 crop losses will be updated to
apply to apply to 1994 disaster losses; 4) Technical changes required
by Departmental reorganization; 5) Disaster relief for aquaculture
losses, except ornamental fish (as defined); 6) County committee
consideration of harvesting expenses for program and nonprogram crops;
7) Disaster payments for 1994 through 1996 orchard crop losses due to
freezing conditions from January 1, 1994 through March 31, 1994 if FCIC
insurance was not available for affected producers. Expected cost to
the Government will be from $750 million to $1 billion.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE31
_______________________________________________________________________
236. PERMIT CFSA TO SELL OR ASSIGN FARM LOAN MORTGAGES AND
NOTES
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1962; 07 CFR 1965
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The CFSA is proposing to amend its regulations to establish a
procedure for the sale and assignment of farmer program notes and
mortgages. This will assist the Agency in resolving loan accounts with
greater dispatch and less loss to the Government. Borrowers can benefit
by receiving more generous repayment terms from the purchaser/assignee
than the Agency is authorized to provide.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Stff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE35
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Completed Actions
Consolidated Farm Service Agency (CFSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
237. COMMON PROVISIONS FOR THE 1994 WHEAT, FEED GRAIN, COTTON, AND
RICE PROGRAMS
Priority: Economically Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1413
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/28/95 60 FR 33330
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________
238. AMENDMENTS TO THE PRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT REGULATIONS--
RECONSTITUTION OF BASES, ALLOTMENTS AND QUOTAS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 719
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/28/95 60 FR 33330
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________
239. PILOT VOLUNTARY PRODUCTION LIMITATION PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1413
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/28/95 60 FR 33330
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________
240. 1995 FEED GRAIN PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1413
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/18/95 60 FR 48015
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD37
_______________________________________________________________________
241. 1995 RICE PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1413; 7 CFR 1421
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/18/95 60 FR 43001
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD38
_______________________________________________________________________
242. 1995 UPLAND COTTON PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1413; 7 CFR 1427
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/16/95 60 FR 31623
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD39
_______________________________________________________________________
243. 1995 WOOL AND MOHAIR PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1468
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/01/95 60 FR 28522
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________
244. 90-DAY RULE
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn - action previously
completed. 08/29/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD43
_______________________________________________________________________
245. AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS REGARDING PAYMENTS TO PERSONS
CONVICTED OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 796
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/28/95 60 FR 33330
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD47
_______________________________________________________________________
246. 1994 OPTIONS PILOT PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1413
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/28/95 60 FR 33330
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD48
_______________________________________________________________________
247. 1994 WHEAT FARMER-OWNED RESERVE PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1421
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/18/95 60 FR 48015
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD60
_______________________________________________________________________
248. 1994 FEED GRAIN FARMER-OWNED RESERVE PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1421
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/18/95 60 FR 48015
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD61
_______________________________________________________________________
249. 1995-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR FLUE-
CURED TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/08/95 60 FR 22458
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD62
_______________________________________________________________________
250. 1995-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR BURLEY
TOBACCO
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/26/95 60 FR 27867
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD63
_______________________________________________________________________
251. 1995-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVELS FOR SIX
KINDS OF TOBACCO
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/26/95 60 FR 38229
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD64
_______________________________________________________________________
252. 1995-CROP MARKETING QUOTAS FOR THREE KINDS OF TOBACCO
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 723
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/26/95 60 FR 38229
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD65
_______________________________________________________________________
253. 1995-CROP PEANUTS NATIONAL POUNDAGE QUOTA AND MINIMUM
COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION (CCC) EXPORT-EDIBLE SALES PRICE FOR
ADDITIONAL PEANUTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 729
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 02/08/95 60 FR 7429
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD66
_______________________________________________________________________
254. 1995-CROP NATIONAL AVERAGE LOAN RATES FOR QUOTA AND ADDITIONAL
PEANUTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1446; 7 CFR 1421
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/26/95 60 FR 27868
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD67
_______________________________________________________________________
255. AMENDMENTS TO THE WOOL AND MOHAIR PROGRAM REGULATIONS--PAYMENT
LIMITATIONS, MARKETING ASSESSMENTS, AND DEDUCTIONS FOR MARKETING CHARGES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1468
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/08/95 60 FR 22460
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD68
_______________________________________________________________________
256. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE WHEAT, FEED GRAIN, COTTON AND
RICE PROGRAM REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 718; 7 CFR 719; 7 CFR 1413; 7 CFR 1414
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/28/95 60 FR 33330
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD72
_______________________________________________________________________
257. 1995 WHEAT LOAN RATE AND ACREAGE REDUCTION PROGRAM
Priority: Economically Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1413; 7 CFR 1421
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/18/95 60 FR 48015
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD76
_______________________________________________________________________
258. AMENDMENTS TO ASCS AND CCC DEBT SETTLEMENT REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 792; 7 CFR 1403
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/23/95 60 FR 43705
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD78
_______________________________________________________________________
259. AMENDMENTS TO SUGAR AND CRYSTALLINE FRUCTOSE MARKETING
ALLOTMENT REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1435
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 07/28/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD79
_______________________________________________________________________
260. REOPENING OF THE 1993 TREE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1478
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 10/18/95 60 FR 52609
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD83
_______________________________________________________________________
261. 1995 OILSEED PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1421
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/18/95 60 FR 48015
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________
262. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM REGULATIONS
REGARDING EARLY CONTRACT TERMINATIONS, ENROLLING REPLACEMENT AND NEW
ACREAGE, AND CONTRACT EXTENSIONS
Priority: Economically Significant
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 704; 07 CFR 1410
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/24/95 60 FR 44005
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD95
_______________________________________________________________________
263. AMENDMENT TO THE CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM (CRP)
REGULATIONS--REQUIREMENTS FOR CROP INSURANCE
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 704; 07 CFR 1410
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/26/95 60 FR 32899
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AD96
_______________________________________________________________________
264. REQUIREMENT FOR CROP INSURANCE AS A CONDITION FOR PROGRAM
ELIGIBILITY
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1406
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/26/95 60 FR 32899
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD97
_______________________________________________________________________
265. 1995 SPECIFICATIONS FOR COTTON BALE PACKAGING MATERIALS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1427
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/27/95 60 FR 38476
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AD99
_______________________________________________________________________
266. 1945-D EMERGENCY LOAN POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND
AUTHORIZATIONS--WAIVER OF CROP INSURANCE FOR CROPS PLANTED FOR HARVEST IN
1992 AND 1993
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1945 subpart D; 7 CFR 2.23; 7 CFR 2.70
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn - crop insurance
waiver timeframes have expired. 08/24/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE08
_______________________________________________________________________
267. ELIMINATION OF CONSOLIDATION OF LOANS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1951
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn - Regulation change
would require legislative
action. 08/25/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AE12
_______________________________________________________________________
268. REORGANIZATION PLANS UNDER FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY CODES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1924; 7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR 1956; 7 CFR 1962
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn - due to USDA
reorganization. 08/25/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 720-7583
RIN: 0560-AE18
_______________________________________________________________________
269. SPECIAL DISASTER SET-ASIDE PROGRAM; IMPLEMENTATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1951 subpart T
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/08/95 60 FR 46753
Final Action Effective 09/18/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2186
RIN: 0560-AE20
_______________________________________________________________________
270. 1995-1996 MARKETING YEAR PENALTY RATES FOR ALL KINDS
OF TOBACCO SUBJECT TO QUOTAS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1314
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This notice announces the penalty rates for all kinds of
tobacco for the 1995-96 marketing year. Legislation provides that the
penalty shall be 75 percent of the previous year's average marketing
price. Tobacco producers, operators, and dealers need to be informed of
the penalty rate prior to the beginning of the marketing year. The
penalty acts as a deterrent for violators of tobacco program
regulations.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/30/95 60 FR 34231
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Staff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-S, P.O. Box 2415, Wash., DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2181
RIN: 0560-AE34
_______________________________________________________________________
271. COTTONSEED PURCHASE PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1443
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1443
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will delete regulations for the cottonseed
purchase program because they are obsolete. The program was last
implemented in 1969.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 10/04/95 60 FR 51885
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Agricultural Economist, Economic and Policy
Analysis Syaff, Department of Agriculture, Consolidated Farm Service
Agency, Room 3741-s, P.O. Box 2415, Wash., DC 20013
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 690-2181
RIN: 0560-AE39
BILLING CODE 3410-05-F
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Prerule Stage
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
272. IMPORTATION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 150dd; 7 USC 150ee; 7 USC 150ff; 7 USC 151 to
167; 7 USC 450; 21 USC 136; 21 USC 136a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319.56
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department regulates the importation of fruits and
vegetables into the United States to prevent the introduction of plant
pests, including insects and diseases. A review of the Department's
fruits and vegetables import regulations indicates the need for a
complete revision to make the regulations more effective and to
increase compliance with them.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Mr. Frank Cooper, Senior Operations Officer, PPQ, Port
Operations, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, 4700 River Road Unit 139, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-6799
RIN: 0579-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
273. CYCLICAL REVIEW OF 9 CFR PART 92, PHASE II
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1622; 19 USC 1306; 21 USC 102 to 105; 21 USC
111; 21 USC 114a; 21 USC 134a to 134d; 21 USC 134f; 21 USC 135; 21 USC
136; 21 USC 136a; 31 USC 9701
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 92
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department is reviewing the regulations in 9 CFR part 92,
which, among other things, govern the importation into the United
States of certain animals and poultry, and certain animal and poultry
products. This is in compliance with Executive Order 12866 and
Departmental Regulation 1512-1, which requires agencies to periodically
review regulations.
The Department is conducting this Cyclical Review in phases. Phase I,
effective August 2, 1990, reorganized the regulations. The Department
is now starting Phase II. Subpart F (Dogs) of 9 CFR Part 92 has been
reviewed and a notice of proposed rulemaking will be published. Reviews
of the other subparts will follow. If the Department determines those
regulations should be changed, notices of proposed rulemaking will be
published.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM subpart F 12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End Subpart
F 02/00/96
Final Action Subpart F 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Dr. Roger Perkins, Staff Veterinarian, VS, National
Center for Import and Export, Department of Agriculture, Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road Unit 38, Riverdale, MD
20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-5097
RIN: 0579-AA34
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274. ADDITION OF CERVIDAE TO THE REGULATIONS CONCERNING
TUBERCULOSIS IN LIVESTOCK
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 105; 21 USC 111 to 113; 21 USC 114; 21 USC
114a; 21 USC 115 to 117; 21 USC 120 to 121; 21 USC 134b; 21 USC 134f
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 77; 9 CFR 91
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Bovine tuberculosis is a contagious, infectious, and
communicable disease affecting cattle, bison, and other species,
including humans. The spread of bovine tuberculosis in the United
States could have serious consequences for the United States cattle and
bison industries, as well as for human health. Currently, the
regulations concerning control and eradication programs for bovine
tuberculosis in livestock only regulate cattle, bison, and swine.
Recent outbreaks in the United States of bovine tuberculosis in semi-
domesticated herds of cervidae (such as deer and elk) have made
apparent the need to also regulate these animals in order to prevent
the spread of bovine tuberculosis.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Agency Contact: Dr. Joseph VanTiem, Senior Staff Veterinarian, VS,
Cattle Diseases and Surveillance, Department of Agriculture, Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road Unit 36, Riverdale, MD
20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-8715
RIN: 0579-AA53
_______________________________________________________________________
275. ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED REVISION OF THE FEDERAL SEED ACT
REGULATIONS FOR IMPORTED SEED
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1581 to 1611
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 201
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: On October 1, 1982, the Agricultural Marketing Service
transferred to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
responsibility for administering Title III of the Federal Seed Act
(FSA), which pertains to regulation of foreign commerce in seeds.
Shortly afterwards, in 1983, the FSA was amended and the inspection
requirements for imported seeds were considerably lessened. However,
regulations under the FSA (7 CFR 201.101 to 201.230) have not been
revised to reflect either the 1982 transfer of regulatory authority or
the 1983 statutory amendments. Therefore, we are considering revising
FSA regulations to reflect these changes. We are also considering
revising FSA regulations to update or delete obsolete sections,
including taxonomies of listed weeds, and simplifying inspection
requirements for seed imports from Canada. We will solicit comments
from the public on the current regulations and any current revisions.
We have already amended the FSA regulations to update the list of
prohibited weed seeds to include the seeds of all listed Federal
noxious weeds. The remaining planned revisions and updates will follow.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 09/13/94 59 FR 47286
ANPRM Comment Period End 10/31/94
NPRM 03/23/95 60 FR 15257
NPRM Comment Period End 04/24/95
Final Action 07/12/95
Final Action Effective 08/11/95
NPRM (Other Amendments) 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Polly Lehtonen, Botanist, PPQ, Biological Assessment/
Taxonomic Support, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, 4700 River Road Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-8896
RIN: 0579-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________
276. DEFINITION OF ``BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS'' AND ``GUIDELINES''
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 151 to 159
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 101
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule would update the definitions of
``biological products'' and ``guidelines'' to reflect current usage.
The definition of biological products has not been amended since 1973.
APHIS has received a citizen's petition from producers of veterinary
biological products to update this definition to accommodate advances
in scientific knowledge and to reflect current usage. Similarly, a
definition of guidelines is necessary to describe the purpose of such
documents as veterinary biologics memoranda, licensing considerations,
and notices.
The proposal would provide guidance to producers who are making a
choice to seek regulatory approval from the Food and Drug
Administration for a product intended for use as an animal drug (e.g.
antibiotics, hormones, feed supplements, etc.) or from APHIS for a
product intended for use as a veterinary biological product (e.g.
vaccines, adjuvants, immunomodulators, and diagnostics). Submission to
the appropriate Federal agency would depend upon the intended use of
the product for which regulatory approval is sought.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Dr. Frank Y. Tang, Biotechnologist, BCTA, BBEP,
Veterinary Biologics, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road Unit 148, Riverdale, MD
20737-1237
Phone: 301 734-4833
RIN: 0579-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________
277. USER FEES, VETERINARY DIAGNOSTICS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1622; 19 USC 1306; 21 USC 102 to 105; 21 USC
111; 21 USC 114; 21 USC 114a; 21 USC 134a to 134d; 21 USC 134f; 21 USC
135; 21 USC 136; 21 USC 136a
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 130
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is
proposing to revise current fees for cost increases or decreases in the
user fee program and to propose additional fees for goods and services
which APHIS provides. The purpose is to more accurately provide for
full-cost recovery of Agency activities. Fees being revised include:
user fees at APHIS's animal import centers and user fees at the
National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) (including the labs at
the Foreign Animal Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory (FADDL)) to account
for cost increases and decreases. Fees being proposed include: user
fees at APHIS's animal import center and user fees for hourly services,
for tests and reagents which currently do not have user fees and for
other miscellaneous goods and services at NVSL and FADDL.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Barbara Thompson, Chief, BAD, Financial Systems
Services Branch, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, 4700 River Road Unit 54, Riverdale, MD 20737-1232
Phone: 301 734-5901
RIN: 0579-AA70
_______________________________________________________________________
278. IMPORTATION OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 147a; 7 USC 150ee; 7 USC 161 to 162; 7 USC 450;
7 USC 1622; 19 USC 1306; 21 USC 102 to 105; 21 USC 111; 21 USC 114a; 21
USC 134a to 134d; 21 USC 134f; 21 USC 135; 21 USC 136; 21 USC 136a; 31
USC 9701; ...
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 92; 9 CFR 93; 9 CFR 94; 9 CFR 95; 9 CFR 96; 9 CFR
98
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: APHIS would amend the animal and animal product importation
regulations that currently identify entire countries as those that are
either free of certain diseases or those in which the diseases exist.
The proposed change would allow for regionalization of countries--i.e.,
disease classification of parts of a country, an entire country, or
groups of countries. The rule change would also recognize levels of
disease risk in regions. Although APHIS anticipates expanding these
proposed provisions to apply to the importation of all regulated
animals and animal products, at this time the rule changes would apply
to ruminants and swine, and their products.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Agency Contact: Dr. Hugh Metcalf, Senior Staff Veterinarian, VS,
Program Evaluation and Planning, Department of Agriculture, Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road Unit 34, Riverdale, MD
20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-7202
RIN: 0579-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________
279. GENETICALLY ENGINEERED ORGANISMS; SIMPLIFICATION OF
REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 150aa to 150jj; 7 USC 151 to 167; 7 USC 1622n
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 340
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The introduction of regulated articles is required to be
conducted under permit or under notification procedures acknowledged by
APHIS. The latter procedures require that the regulated article meet
certain eligibility criteria and performance standards. Field data
reports are required to be submitted to APHIS after completion of a
field test. The effect would be to simplify procedures for the
introduction of certain genetically engineered organisms, requirements
for certain determinations of nonregulated status, and procedures for
the reporting of field tests under notification. It would allow most
genetically engineered plants that are considered regulated articles to
be introducted under notification procedures.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/22/95 60 FR 43567
NPRM Comment Period End 10/23/95
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dr. Michael Schechtman, Branch Chief, Biotechnology
Coordination, Technical Assistance, BBEP, Department of Agriculture,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road Unit 146,
Riverdale, MD 200737-1237
Phone: 301 734-7601
RIN: 0579-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
280. EXOTIC NEWCASTLE DISEASE IN ALL BIRDS AND POULTRY; PSITTACOSIS
AND ORNITHOSIS IN POULTRY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 21 USC 111 to 113; 21 USC 115; 21 USC 117; 21 USC
120; 21 USC 123 to 126; 21 USC 134a; 21 USC 134b; 21 USC 134f
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 82
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Exotic Newcastle Disease (also known as viscerotropic
velogenic Newcastle disease and as VVND) and psittacosis or ornithosis
(now generally referred to as chlamydiosis) are communicable diseases
of birds and poultry. The spread of these diseases in the United States
could have serious consequences for the United States poultry industry.
A review of the Department's regulations to prevent the interstate
spread of these diseases indicates the need for a complete revision to
make the regulations more effective and to increase compliance with
them.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/28/94 59 FR 33214
NPRM Comment Period End 08/29/94
NPRM 09/30/94 59 FR 44865
NPRM Comment Period Extended 11/29/94
Final Action 01/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Dr. Kelly Preston, Staff Veterinarian, VS, Emergency
Programs, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service, 4700 River Road Unit 41, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-8240
RIN: 0579-AA22
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281. EXPORT CERTIFICATION
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 7 USC 147a; 7 USC 2260; 21 USC 136; 21 USC 136a; 49
USC 1741
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 353; 7 CFR 354
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department is proposing to revise the ``Phytosanitary
Export Certification'' regulations, which concern inspection and
certification of plants and plant products offered for export. The
proposed rule would facilitate the phytosanitary certification of
American agricultural products by ensuring that a sufficient number of
qualified individuals are available to carry out Federal certification
activities and by implementing new certification systems in conjunction
with existing phytosanitary certification. Revising the regulations
would make them easier to understand, thereby increasing compliance and
the effectiveness of the regulations.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/16/95 60 FR 42472
NPRM Comment Period End 09/15/95
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Leonard M. Crawford, Senior Operations Officer, PPQ,
Port Operations, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, 4700 River Road Unit 139, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-8537
RIN: 0579-AA54
_______________________________________________________________________
282. ANIMAL WELFARE--STANDARDS FOR MARINE MAMMALS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2131 to 2159
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 3
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Department regulates the treatment of certain marine
mammals under the Animal Welfare Act. The present standards for
treatment of these animals have been in effect for over 10 years.
During this time, advances have been made and new information has been
developed with regard to the housing and care of marine mammals. The
Department has given notice of its review of the present standards to
determine what revisions or additions might be necessary, and has
requested comments on appropriate specific standards for treatment of
marine mammals. The Department is conducting negotiated rulemaking and
developing proposed changes to the regulations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 07/23/93 58 FR 39458
ANPRM Comment Period End 10/06/93
NPRM 01/23/95 60 FR 4383
NPRM Comment Period End 02/22/95
NPRM Comment Period Extended 02/28/95 60 FR 10810
NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/09/95 60 FR 12908
NPRM Reopened and Extended
Comment Period 03/24/95 60 FR 15524
Notice, Establish a Committee 05/22/95 60 FR 27049
Correction 06/02/95 60 FR 28834
Final Action 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Agency Contact: Dr. Barbara Kohn, Veterinary Medical Officer, REAC,
Animal Care, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, 4700 River Road Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737-1234
Phone: 301 734-7833
RIN: 0579-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________
283. USER FEES--COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT AND VESSELS; PHYTOSANITARY
CERTIFICATES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2260; 21 USC 136 to 136a; 49 USC 1741
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 354.3
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: APHIS is amending the user fee regulations by lowering the
fees charged for certain agricultural quarantine and inspection
services we provide in connection with the arrival of international
commercial aircraft at ports in the customs territory of the United
States. APHIS would also amend the user fee regulations by raising the
fees charged for export certification of plants and plant products. We
have determined, based on a review of our user fees, that the fees must
be adjusted to reflect the actual cost of providing these services. In
addition, we are amending the user fee regulations to clarify the
exemption for certain vessels which sail only between the United States
and Canada.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/24/95 60 FR 27437
NPRM Comment Period End 06/23/95
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Donna Ford, PPQ User Fees Section Head, BAD, Financial
Systems Services Branch, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road Unit 54, Riverdale, MD
20737-1232
Phone: 301 734-5901
RIN: 0579-AA68
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
284. IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN ANIMALS AND POULTRY AND CERTAIN ANIMAL
AND POULTRY PRODUCTS--PREVENTION OF POULTRY DISEASES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 92
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Dr. Keith Hand
Phone: 301 734-5097
RIN: 0579-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________
285. CHICKEN DISEASE CAUSED BY SALMONELLA ENTERITIDIS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 82
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/02/93 58 FR 41048
Public Hearing 09/02/93 58 FR 46569
NPRM Comment Period Extended 09/28/93 58 FR 50527
NPRM Comment Period End 10/01/93 58 FR 41048
Public Hearing 10/07/93 58 FR 52240
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dr. Allen Hogue
Phone: 301 734-4363
RIN: 0579-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________
286. IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN EMBRYOS AND ANIMAL SEMEN
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 98
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 07/08/93 58 FR 36625
ANPRM Comment Period End 09/07/93
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Dr. Roger Perkins
Phone: 301 734-8172
RIN: 0579-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________
287. IN VITRO TESTS FOR SERIAL RELEASE IN PLACE OF ANIMAL POTENCY
TESTS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 113
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/17/95 60 FR 26381
NPRM Public Hearing 08/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End 09/14/95
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dr. Albert Morgan
Phone: 301 734-8245
RIN: 0579-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________
288. IMPORT/EXPORT USER FEES
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 130
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/26/95 60 FR 27913
NPRM Correction, Editorial 06/07/95 60 FR 30157
NPRM Comment Period End 07/25/95
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Barbara Thompson, Chief
Phone: 301 734-5901
RIN: 0579-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________
289. HSTAIC REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE FEES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 92.430; 9 CFR 92.522
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Joan Montgomery
Phone: 301 734-8172
RIN: 0579-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Completed Actions
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
290. IMPORTATION OF UNMANUFACTURED WOOD
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 319
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/25/95 60 FR 27665
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Mr. Michael J. Shannon
Phone: 301 734-8261
RIN: 0579-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________
291. INTRODUCTION OF NONINDIGENOUS ORGANISMS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 335
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn - Public response
indicated need to redesign its
program. 06/16/95 60 FR 31647
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Agency Contact: Dr. Matthew H. Royer
Phone: 301 436-8896
RIN: 0579-AA61
BILLING CODE 3410-34-F
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES)
_______________________________________________________________________
292. HIGHER EDUCATION CHALLENGE GRANTS PROGRAM; ADMINISTRATIVE
PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 3152
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3405
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Regulation will establish the procedures to be followed
annually in the solicitation of proposals, the evaluation of such
proposals, and the award of project grants under the Higher Education
Challenge Grants Program.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/95
Final Action 03/00/96
Final Action Effective 03/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeffery Gilmore, Higher Education Grant Programs
Manager, Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research,
Education, and Extension Service, Rm 3914 South Agriculture Building,
14th Street & Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-2251
Phone: 202 720-1973
Fax: 202 720-2030
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0524-AA02
_______________________________________________________________________
293. 1890 INSTITUTION CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS PROGRAM;
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 3318
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3406
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Regulation will establish the procedures to be followed
annually in the solicitation of proposals, the evaluation of such
proposals, and award of project grants under the 1890 Institution
Capacity Building Grants Program.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/95
Final Action 01/00/96
Final Action Effective 01/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Jeffrey Gilmore, Higher Education Grant Programs
Manager, Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research,
Education, and Extension Service, Rm 3914 South Agriculture Building,
14th Street & Independence Ave. SW., Washington DC 20250-2251
Phone: 202 720-1973
Fax: 202 720-2030
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0524-AA03
_______________________________________________________________________
294. HIGHER EDUCATION MULTICULTURAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM;
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 3152(b)(5); PL 103-111; PL 103-330
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3409
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Regulations will establish the procedures to be followed
annually in the solicitation of proposals, the evaluation of such
proposals and the award of project grants under the Multicultural
Scholars Program.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/95
Final Action 01/00/96
Final Action Effective 01/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dr. Jeffrey L. Gilmore, Higher Education Grant Programs
Manager, Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research,
Education, and Extension Service, Rm 3914 South Agriculture Building,
14th Street & Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-2251
Phone: 202 720-1973
Fax: 202 720-2030
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0524-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________
295. BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 3318
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3410
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to establish Administrative Provisions for the
Buildings and Facilities Program to institute procedures to be followed
in preparing proposals, to outline requirements which grant recipients
must meet, to provide instructions on how to apply for a grant, and to
provide general information about post-award administration of grants
under the program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Louise Ebaugh, Director, Awards Management Division,
Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, Education, and
Extension Service, AG Box 2245, Washington, DC 20250-2245
Phone: 202 401-5050
Fax: 202 401-3237
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0524-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________
296. RANGELAND RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM; ADMINISTRATIVE
PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 3333
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3401
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service
proposes to amend the Administrative Provisions for the Rangeland
Research Grants Program to implement the requirements of the National
Environmental Policy Act, revise the objectives of the program, change
the agency name to reflect the Departmental reorganization, and to make
a few additional minor changes.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/27/95 60 FR 55160
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Louise Ebaugh, Director, Awards Management Division,
Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, Education, and
Extension Service, AG Box 2245, Washington, DC 20250-2245
Phone: 202 401-5050
Fax: 202 401-3237
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0524-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES)
_______________________________________________________________________
297. NATIONAL RESEARCH INITIATIVE COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 450i(B); 7 USC 450i(c)(1)(A); 7 USC 3333; 7 USC
5921
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 34H
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension
Service (CSREES) proposes to amend its regulations relating to the
administration of the National Research Initiative Competitive Grants
Program that prescribe the procedures to be followed annually in the
solicitation of competitive grant proposals, the evaluation of such
proposals, and the award of competitive research grants under this
program. This action amends those regulations to clarify certain
aspects of the program and to add eligibility requirements for the
Agricultural Research Enhancement Awards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/11/95 60 FR 25593
NPRM Comment Period End 06/12/95
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Colien Hefferan, Department of Agriculture, Cooperative
State Research, Education, and Extension Service, Ag Box 2240,
Washington, DC 20250-2240
Phone: 202 401-1761
Fax: 202 401-3237
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0524-AA07
_______________________________________________________________________
298. SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE
PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 638
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3403
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: We propose to amend the Administrative Provisions of the
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program to incorporate
compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and
changes to conform with the January 1993 issue of the SBIR Policy
Directive. These changes include rewording and/or adding additional
wording to further explain existing definitions and new requirements as
well as the inclusion of new definitions and new requirements including
the Documentation of Multiple Phase II awards. We propose to publish
the SBIR Administrative Provisions as one document. This would be a
practical and economical way to serve the public as well as offer one
updated reference document for easy access.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/17/95
NPRM Comment Period End 09/19/95
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Louise Ebaugh, Director, Awards Management Division,
Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, Education, and
Extension Service, AG Box 2245, Washington, DC 20250-2245
Phone: 202 401-5050
Fax: 202 401-3237
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 0524-AA08
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES)
_______________________________________________________________________
299. AGRICULTURAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE
PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: None
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Phillip A. Carter
Phone: 202 401-4527
RIN: 0524-AA12
_______________________________________________________________________
300. ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL FOR FEDERAL EXCESS PERSONAL PROPERTY
LOANED TO STATE COOPERATIVE RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3408
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/14/93 58 FR 53153
NPRM Comment Period End 11/15/93
Interim Final Rule 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ralph Dillard
Phone: 202 720-7681
RIN: 0524-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________
301. PERSONAL PROPERTY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: None
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Ralph Dillard
Phone: 202 720-7681
RIN: 0524-AA14
BILLING CODE 3410-22-F
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Prerule Stage
Rural Housing and Community Development Service (RHCDS)
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302. FARM LABOR HOUSING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1971 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1944 subpart D; 7 CFR 1930 subpart C
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Make needed program changes to improve compliance FmHA
Instruction 1930-C and clarify servicing instructions as they relate to
oversight of program operations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, 14th and Independence Avenue SW., Room 6348-South,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AC03
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Rural Housing and Community Development Service (RHCDS)
_______________________________________________________________________
303. HOUSING FOR RURAL HOMELESS AND MIGRANT FARMWORKERS; POLICIES,
PROCEDURES, AND AUTHORIZATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1486
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1944 subpart H (New)
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 28, 1991.
Abstract: This regulation provides for the eligibility of the rural
homeless and migrant farmworkers under Section 516 Farm Labor Housing
Program. Regulations are being drafted to implement this provision of
the law which will provide short term occupancy housing for these
individuals.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this
action.
Additional Information: Regulation clearance is delayed pending
legislative revisions.
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB14
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304. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS GUARANTEED LOANS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1980 subpart I
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: To amend subject regulation which will provide more
comprehensive guidance to applicants, lenders, and agency staff
regarding financial assistance for essential guaranteed community
facilities loans. Justification: These regulatory changes are necessary
to streamline and reduce the burden on the public. These changes will
also expand the use of the Community Facilities (CF) guarantee program
by providing the ability to guarantee tax- exempt loans, permitting
investment bankers to be lenders, and (in general) make the program
more accessible to rural lenders. Finally, these changes will reflect
our new Agency structure under USDA's reorganization.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB48
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305. PLANNING AND PERFORMING CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT AND
RELATED CONSTRUCTION SEISMIC SAFETY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7701 et seq; PL 95-124; EO 12699
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1924 subpart A; 7 CFR 1942 subpart A; 7 CFR 1942
subpart C; 7 CFR 1948 subpart C; 7 CFR 1980 subpart E; 7 CFR 1980
subpart G; 7 CFR 1944
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 15, 1994. Other,
Statutory, February 28, 1995.
Executive Order 12699 requires agencies to plan and initiate by
February 1, 1993, measures to assure appropriate consideration of
Seismic Safety.
Abstract: The Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 (PL 95-124, 42
USC 7701 et seq) was passed to reduce the risk of personal injury and
property damage from earthquakes through the establishment and
maintenance of an effective earthquake hazards reduction program.
Executive Order 12699 (EO) ``Seismic Safety of Federal and Federally
Assisted or Regulated New Building construction'' requires all Federal
agencies to ensure that new federally assisted buildings are designed
and constructed in accord with appropriate seismic design and
construction standards. Each agency is responsible for issuing or
amending its regulations or procedures, planning for implementation
through its own budget process, and regularly reviewing its regulations
and procedures. The impact on National economic growth is considered to
be negligible. For the typical Rural Housing and Community Development
Service, Rural Business and Community Development Service, Rural
Utilities Service, and Consolidate Farm Service Agency funded new
building the additional cost associated with this requirement (1 to 2
percent of the total construction cost) is expected to be well worth
the benefits gained.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/25/95 60 FR 44283
NPRM Comment Period End 10/24/95 60 FR 44283
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB59
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306. RURAL RENTAL AND RURAL COOPERATIVE HOUSING LOAN POLICIES,
PROCEDURES, AND AUTHORIZATIONS - POINT SCORE SYSTEM TO PRIORITIZE RURAL
RENTAL HOUSING LOANS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1489
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1944 subpart E
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This Regulatory action revises the point system used to
prioritize rural rental housing loan requests by reducing the number of
points for proposals located 20 or more miles from an urban area, by
awarding points for communities with a need for rental units for larger
families, by awarding points for proposals that preapplication and
maket analysis requirements to require less detailed information at the
preliminary eligibility and feasibility stage.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB93
_______________________________________________________________________
307. ESCROW OF TAXES AND INSURANCE AND CHANGING AGENCY
PROCESSES AND TECHNIQUES TO CONFORM WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480; 31 USC 3700
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1806; 7 CFR 1900; 7 CFR 1944; 7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR
1955; 7 CFR 1956; 7 CFR 1965
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Rural Housing and Community Development Service (RHCDS) has
purchased a state-of-the-art dedicated loan origination servicing
system (DLOSS) which includes escrow capability. To conform to this new
system, RHCDS proposes to make further amendments to the regulations to
allow the agency to provide escrow services to Single Family Housing
borrowers which follow industry standards. In addition, the agency
proposes to amends it regulations to conform to processes and
techniques currently being utilized by the private sector.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/96
Final Action 09/00/96
Final Action Effective 10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether there
is a paperwork burden associated with this action.
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, 14th and Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB99
_______________________________________________________________________
308. REQUIRE ALL SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING BORROWERS AND
NONPROGRAM BORROWERS WHO HAVE PURCHASED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE TO PAY
ONE-TIME TAX SERVICE FEE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1944; 7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR 1965
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Rural Housing and Community Development Service (RHCDS) has
purchased a state-of-the-art dedicated loan origination/ servicing
system (DLOSS) which includes escrow capability. It is common industry
practice to use a tax service and pass the cost of the service onto the
borrower. A tax service will ensure taxes are paid timely and are based
on accurate information. All SFH and NP borrowers who are purchasing a
single family residence will be required to pay a one-time tax service
fee, to be collected at loan closing. In addition, all existing SFH and
NP borrowers will be required to pay this fee. The fee will be
consistent with industry standards.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Final Action 06/00/96
Final Action Effective 07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether there
is a paperwork burden associated with this action.
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, 14th and Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Rural Housing and Community Development Service (RHCDS)
_______________________________________________________________________
309. RECAPTURE OF SECTION 502, RURAL HOUSING SUBSIDY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1480; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1951 subpart I
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Rural Housing and Community Development Services proposes
to revise the regulation for the recapture of subsidy granted on
Section 502 rural housing loans. This action will simplify and automate
the calculation process in conjunction with the purchase of a modern
commercial off-the-shelf loan servicing system with escrow capability.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/00/96
Final Action Effective 10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________
310. SECTION 502 RURAL HOUSING LOAN POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND
AUTHORIZATIONS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 1 in Part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0575-AA35
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311. DENYING CREDIT TO APPLICANTS DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1823; 7 CFR 1910 subpart A; 7 CFR 1941 subpart A;
7 CFR 1942 subpart A; 7 CFR 1942 subpart C; 7 CFR 1942 subpart G; 7 CFR
1942 subpart H; 7 CFR 1942 subpart I; 7 CFR 1942 subpart J; 7 CFR 1942
subpart K; 7 CFR 1943 subpart A; 7 CFR 1943 subpart B; 7 CFR 1944
subpart A; 7 CFR 1945 subpart D; 7 CFR 1980 subpart B; ...
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: OMB Circular A-129 dated November 25, 1988, recommends that
the processing of applications for Federal direct loans be suspended
and require private lenders to suspend processing of loan guarantee
applications when an applicant is found to be delinquent on a Federal
debt. The Federal Debt Collections Procedures Act of 1990 also requires
that credit be denied if an outstanding judgment lien obtained by the
United States in a Federal Court (other than the United States Tax
Court), which has been recorded, is found.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/04/94 59 FR 23018
NPRM Comment Period End 07/05/94 59 FR 23018
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal, Federal
Additional Information: Item 7 (Cont.) 1944-D, E, and J; 1948-B and C;
1951-E; 1980-E, G, and I
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________
312. HOUSING PRESERVATION GRANTS FOR REPLACEMENT OF HOUSING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1490m
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1944 subpart N
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Housing Preservation Grant program will be expanded to
include Housing Preservation Grant funds to be used for replacement
housing. Funds will be used to provide loans or grants, not to exceed
$15,000 per unit, to owners of single family housing to replace
existing housing if repairs or rehabilitation of the housing is not
practicable and the owner of the housing is unable to afford a loan
under Section 502 for replacement housing.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/17/95 60 FR 19168
NPRM Comment Period End 06/17/95 60 FR 19168
Final Action 01/00/96
Final Action Effective 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Local
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB43
_______________________________________________________________________
313. 1927-B REAL ESTATE TITLE CLEARANCE AND LOAN CLOSING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1480; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1927 subpart B; 7 CFR 2.23; 7 CFR 2.70
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Attorney and title companies close Rural Housing and
Community Development Service (RHCDS) and Consolidated Farm Service
Agency (CFSA) loans, provide title clearances, and disburses RHCDS/CFSA
loan funds. In order to protect the security of the Government in the
execution of these functions, RHCDS/CFSA requires them to have in full
force and effect, an acceptable liability insurance policy for errors
and omissions, deductible and appropriate level of fidelity coverage in
the amount prescribed by RHCDS/CFSA. If the attorney or the title
company wishes to close RHCDS/CFSA loans and has a larger deductible or
lower insurance liability coverage, the State Director has to obtain
authorization or exception from the National Office. The process is
cumbersome and requires a great amount of paperwork and time. The use
of Title Insurance is encouraged to be required by State Directors.
This would eliminate the need for liability insurance bond coverage,
and provide better protection for the government.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/11/94 59 FR 24362
NPRM Comment Period End 07/11/94 59 FR 24362
Final Action 04/00/96
Final Action Effective 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Public Compliance Cost: Initial Cost: $0; Yearly Recurring Cost: $0;
Base Year for Dollar Estimates: 1995
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this
action.
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB52
_______________________________________________________________________
314. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 91-190
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1940
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Section 1940.311 of FmHA Instruction 1940-G, Environmental
Program, describes certain utility systems which meet the criteria for
environmental review using the format for a Class I environmental
assessment. There has been some confusion as to what constitutes a
``substantial increase'' in withdrawal or discharge, and there has also
been some confusion as to what criteria should be used when calculating
a 50,000 gallon per day withdrawal from surface or groundwater. It is
expected that the effect of this action will be to eliminate this
unnecessary confusion, and reduce documentation and paperwork on the
part of Rural Housing and Community Development Service, Rural Business
and Community Development Service, and Rural Utilities Service,
employees in the preparation and review of Class I environmental
assessments based on these sections.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/15/95 60 FR 13928
NPRM Comment Period End 05/15/95 60 FR 13928
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: On March 15, 1995, the NPRM for RIN 0575-AB64
was published at 60 FR 13928 with incorrect RIN 0575-AB66.
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB64
_______________________________________________________________________
315. COMMUNITY FACILITY LOANS: INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TAXPAYERS
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 16 USC 1005; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1942; 7 CFR 1948; 7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR 1980
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: To amend subject regulations to comply with OMB Circular A-
129 and simplify procedures for the Agency's field staff. Specifically,
the changes will implement the requirement to use the Internal Revenue
Service Taxpayers Identification number in the borrower's case number
and will provide mechanism for documentation of contacts with lenders.
Additionally, some sections have been modified to provide clarification
of the rules.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/15/94 59 FR 30717
NPRM Comment Period End 06/15/94 59 FR 30717
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB77
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Rural Housing and Community Development Service (RHCDS)
_______________________________________________________________________
316. CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS--1940-D
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 15; 12 CFR 202; 28 CFR 42; 45 CFR 90; 41 CFR 60 to
64; 24 CFR 14
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________
317. SECTION 502 RURAL HOUSING LOAN POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND
AUTHORIZATIONS (DEFERRED MORTGAGE PROGRAM)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1944 subpart A; 7 CFR 1951 subpart G
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 08/23/91 56 FR 41764
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AA87
_______________________________________________________________________
318. DISPOSITION OF INTERESTS IN INDIAN TRUST LAND
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1955; 7 CFR 1965
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/19/93 58 FR 53891
NPRM Comment Period End 12/17/93 58 FR 53891
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________
319. OFFSETS OF FEDERAL PAYMENTS TO FMHA BORROWERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1951 subpart C; 7 CFR 2.23; 7 CFR 2.70
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/02/94 59 FR 22548
NPRM Comment Period End 06/01/94 59 FR 22548
Final Action 00/00/00
Final Action Effective 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB55
_______________________________________________________________________
320. SECTION 515 NONPROFIT SET-ASIDE FUNDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1940 subpart L; 7 CFR 2.23; 7 CFR 2.70
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/21/93 58 FR 38949
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB60
_______________________________________________________________________
321. SECURITY SERVICING FOR MULTIPLE-FAMILY HOUSING LOANS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1965 subpart B
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/04/90 55 FR 35907
NPRM Comment Period End 11/03/90 55 FR 35907
Final Action 00/00/00
Final Action Effective 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________
322. DEBT SETTLEMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1956 subpart B
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB80
_______________________________________________________________________
323. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM STREAMLINE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROCESS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: PL 96-510; PL 94-580; PL 94-469; PL 92-500
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 700; 40 CFR 400
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The objective of this action is to substantially revise the
existing environmental regulation and to implement changes to
streamline the environmental process for the Rural Economic and
Community Development (RECD) services, also to include any changes
necessitated by amendments to various environmental laws, executive
orders, and regulations applicable to RECD services, to clarify
wording, correct inconsistencies and where applicable, to delete
obsolete material and update references in other program regulations.
This revision represents an important contribution to the Department's
efforts to streamline its operations and realize more efficient use of
staff time. The current regulation applies to all programs formerly
belonging to the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) and to the Rural
Development Administration (RDA). This proposed revision is being done
on behalf of RECD and will address only those programs which were
transferred by FmHA and RDA to the 3 RECD agencies: Rural Utilities
Service (RUS), Rural Housing and Community Development Service (RHCDS),
and Rural Business and Cooperative Development Service (RBCDS). This
revision will eventually be assigned a new number and title on behalf
of RECD and its three agencies. There are a number of Federal
environmental statutes which govern the management of hazardous
substances, materials and wastes. At the present time, RHCDS, RBCDS,
RUS and Consolidated Farm Service Agency (CFSA)do not have implementing
regulations for these Federal statutes. The development of
implementation procedures for managing hazardous substances is
necessary to insure consistency in compliance with Federal, as well as
State, environmental statutes, and to develop appropriate ``due
diligence'' policies to minimize the Agency's liability with regard to
environmental cleanups of hazardous waste in loan processing/servicing
and property management activities. RHCDS, RBCDS, RUS, and CFSA have
approximately 3,500 inventory properties. RHCDS, RBCDS, RUS, and CFSA
cannot be certain how many of these inventory properties will require
hazardous waste cleanup prior to sale.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, 14th and Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB98
_______________________________________________________________________
324. PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING LEASE WRITE-OFF AND
ANNUAL LEASE STATEMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480; 5 USC 301; 31 USC 3711
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1955 subpart B
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: To ensure that lease information is reported properly in
agency records, it is necessary to provide field offices on when it is
appropriate to process write-offs of leases of acquired property and
subsequently report these write-offs to the Internal Revenue Service.
No such guidance currently exists. These changes will also reference a
new annual statement of lease account which will provide current lease
balances and summarize transactions applied to the lessee's account
during the calendar. It will also assist the lessee in tracking lease
operating expenses for income tax purposes.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, 14th and Independence Avenue SW., Room 6348-South,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AC01
_______________________________________________________________________
325. SERVICING CASES WHERE UNAUTHORIZED LOAN OR OTHER
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WAS RECEIVED--MULTIPLE FAMILY HOUSING
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; PL 93-357; 42 USC 1480; 42 USC 2942
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1951 subpart N
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: General revision to keep the regulation current with the
clarification of policy and incorporation of changes regarding
automated processing of payment.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, 14th and Independence Avenue SW., Room 6348-South,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________
326. DECISION TO LIQUIDATE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480; 5 USC 301; PL 100-387; PL
101-82
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1980
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agency proposes to amend its regulations and appropriate
Lenders Agreement, Form FmHA 449-35, to clarify the circumstances and
to establish a timeframe under which the decision to liquidate will be
made. The intended effect is to provide three independent criteria to
serve as the basis for determining when the decision to liquidate
should occur. The anticipated benefit will be that liquidate will occur
more uniformly when the three criteria are met. This will provide more
guidance to the lender regarding how to proceed when all other worker
situations have been exhausted.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, 14th and Independence Ave., SW., Room 6348-S,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Completed Actions
Rural Housing and Community Development Service (RHCDS)
_______________________________________________________________________
327. PLANNING AND PERFORMING SITE DEVELOPMENT WORK
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1924 subpart C
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/09/95 60 FR 24540
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________
328. RURAL HOUSING GUARANTEED LOANS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1980 subpart D; 7 CFR 2.23; 7 CFR 2.70
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/22/95 60 FR 26980
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________
329. SECTION 502 RURAL HOUSING LOAN POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND
AUTHORIZATIONS (INTEREST CREDIT/EARNED INCOME)
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1944 subpart A
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Merged with RIN 0575-AA35 08/25/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB16
_______________________________________________________________________
330. MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 300; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 700; 40 CFR 400
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Combined with RIN 0575-AB98 08/28/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB18
_______________________________________________________________________
331. RURAL HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1944 subpart O
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn - Initiative no longer
viable 08/18/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0575-AB79
BILLING CODE 3410-07-F
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC)
_______________________________________________________________________
332. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; TOBACCO (GUARANTEED PLAN)
CROP INSURANCE PROVISIONS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 401.129
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation proposes to remove the Tobacco (Guaranteed
Plan) Endorsement from part 401; General Crop Insurance Regulations and
add it to part 457; Common Crop Insurance Regulations. The Tobacco
(Guaranteed Plan) endorsement under part 457 will contain late and
prevented planting provisions.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/96
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________
333. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; PEANUT CROP INSURANCE
PROVISIONS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation hereby proposes
regulations for provisions to insure peanuts. The provisions will be
used in conjunction with the common crop insurance policy which
contains standard terms and conditions common to most crops. The
intended effect of this action is to provide automatic coverage for
late and prevented planting as well as make other minor policy changes
to better meet the needs of the insured. This rule proposes to remove
the peanut endorsements which are currently a ``stand-alone'' policy
located in part 425 and part 401.141 of the General Crop Insurance
provisions and move them under part 457, Common Crop Insurance
provisions.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/96
Final Action 11/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________
334. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; ONION CROP INSURANCE
PROVISIONS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation hereby proposes
regulations for provisions to insure onions. The provisions will be
used in conjunction with the Common Crop Insurance Policy which
contains standard terms and conditions common to most crops. The
intended effect of this action is to provide automatic coverage for
late and prevented planting as well as make other minor policy changes
to better meet the needs of the insured. The previous onion crop
insurance policy was located at 401.126 General Crop Insurance
Provisions. This rule proposes that the onion policy fall under the
Common Crop Insurance regulations located in part 457.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/96
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AA87
_______________________________________________________________________
335. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; NORTHERN POTATO CROP
INSURANCE PROVISIONS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation hereby proposes
regulations for provisions to insure Northern potatoes. The provision
will be used in conjunction with the Common Crop Insurance policy which
contains standard terms and conditions common to most crops. The
intended effect of this action is to provide automatic coverage for
late and prevented planting as well as make minor policy changes to
better meet the needs of the insured. This rule proposes to remove the
potato policy which is currently a ``stand-alone'' policy located in
part 422 and move it under part 457, Common Crop Insurance provisions.
A separate rule proposes provisions for central-southern potatoes.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/96
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________
336. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; SUGARBEET CROP INSURANCE
PROVISIONS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation hereby proposes
regulations for provisions to insure sugarbeets. The provisions will be
used in conjunction with the Common Crop Insurance Policy which
contains standard terms and conditions common to most crops. The
intended effect of this action is to provide automatic coverage for
late and prevented planting as well as make other minor policy changes
to better meet the needs of the insured. This rule proposes to remove
the Sugarbeet policy which currently is a ``stand-alone'' policy
located in part 430 and move it under part 457; Common Crop Insurance
Provisions.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/00/96
Final Action 11/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AA93
_______________________________________________________________________
337. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; CANNING AND PROCESSING
TOMATO CROP INSURANCE PROVISIONS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation hereby proposes
regulations for provisions to insure canning and processing tomatoes.
The provisions will be used in conjunction with the Common Crop
Insurance Policy which contains standard terms and conditions common to
most crops. The intended effect of this action is to provide automatic
coverage for late and prevented planting as well as make other minor
policy changes to better meet the needs of the insured. This rule
proposes to remove the Canning and Processing tomato policy which
currently is located at Part 401.114 under the general Crop Insurance
Regulations and move under part 457; Common Crop Insurance Regulations.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/96
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________
338. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; FRESH MARKET TOMATO
(GUARANTEED PRODUCTION) CROP INSURANCE PROVISIONS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation hereby proposes
regulations for provisions to insure fresh market tomatoes (guaranteed
production plan). The provisions will be used in conjunction with the
common crop insurance policy which contains standard terms and
conditions common to most crops. The intended effect of this action is
to provide automatic coverage for late and prevented planting as well
as make other minor policy changes to better meet the needs of the
insured. This rule proposes to remove the fresh market tomato
(guaranteed production plan) policy which currently is a ``stand-
alone'' policy located at part 454 and move it under part 457, common
crop insurance regulations.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/96
Final Action 11/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________
339. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; HIGH RISK LAND REGULATIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation adds new regulations
to be known as High Risk Land Regulations. The intended effect of this
rule is to set forth rates apart from those prescribed by standard
actuarial tables and coverage procedures for acreage on which actual or
expected frequency and severity of loss does not reasonably conform to
standard insurance coverage and rating determination methods.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/96
Final Action 08/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AA98
_______________________________________________________________________
340. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SUBPART D; APPLICATION FOR
CROP INSURANCE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400, subpart D
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation amends the General
Administrative Regulations by revising the ``Collection of Information
and Data (Privacy Act)'' statement found on the general crop insurance
application. The proposed amendments to the statement include defining
``substantial beneficial interest'' as those persons whose interest in
the policyholder is in excess of 10 percent. Other minor changes have
been made to more fully comply with provisions of the Privacy Act.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
Final Action 11/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB00
_______________________________________________________________________
341. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SUBPART U; INELIGIBLE FILE
- CROP INSURANCE INELIGIBILITY
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to establish a new subpart that describes
the Corporation's intention to compile a list of those persons who have
been found ineligible for participation in the Federal Crop Insurance
Program because of various violations committed when either insured or
reinsured by FCIC. Violations include nonpayment of premium, delinquent
debt owed to FCIC, fraud misrepresentation, FCIC debarment or
suspension, ineligibility determinations resulting from formal or
informal administrative proceedings or from court rulings, or those
arising from settlement agreements, as well as other violations of
program regulations. Violations may also be declared because of
violations of the conservation compliance or controlled substance
provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended by the Food,
Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990. The rule also proposes
to preclude a person from receiving any benefits for the applicable
crop year if it is determined that a person has knowingly adopted a
scheme to obtain a catastrophic or noninsured benefit under the Federal
Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994 to which the person was not entitled.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/95
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB01
_______________________________________________________________________
342. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; DRY BEAN CROP INSURANCE
PROVISIONS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation hereby proposes
regulations for provisions to insure dry beans. The provisions will be
used in conjunction with the Common Crop Insurance Policy which
contains standard terms and conditions common to most crops. The
intended effect of this action is to provide automatic coverage for
late and prevented planting as well as make other minor policy changes
to better meet the needs of the insured. This rule proposes to remove
the dry bean policy which currently is a ``stand-alone'' policy located
at part 433 and move it under part 457; Common Crop Insurance
Regulations.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/00/96
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB02
_______________________________________________________________________
343. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; NONSTANDARD CLASSIFICATION
SYSTEM; SUBPART O
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400, subpart O
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation amends the above subpart by correcting an
error in a definition, expanding the definition of ``base period'' to
account for certain exceptions with citrus and sugarcane farming
practices, and making other minor changes to the provisions.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/95
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________
344. GROUP RISK PLAN CROP INSURANCE PROVISIONS; PART 407
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 407
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) hereby proposes
to issue provisions which will outline a new risk management tool to be
known as the Group Risk Plan of Insurance (GRP). This plan will insure
against the widespread loss of production of certain crops in a county
and is intended primarily for use by those farmers whose yields tend to
follow the county average yield. GRP pays only when the average yield
of the entire county drops below the expected county yield for the
insured crop set by the FCIC. Payment is based on the percentage of
county or area wide loss below the insured's trigger yield. Specific
GRP Crop Insurance Provisions will be proposed for cotton, wheat,
barley, corn, grain, sorghum, soybeans, forage production, and peanuts.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/96
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________
345. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SUBPART S; REGULATIONS FOR
INSURANCE COVERAGE BY WRITTEN AGREEMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400, subpart S
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) hereby proposes
regulations to allow insurance coverage by written agreement for crops
in counties which have no actuarial table. Currently, FCIC provides
insurance by written agreement for only program crops. By providing
insurance by written agreement, FCIC will provide a risk management
tool to a broader base of producers.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/95
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB07
_______________________________________________________________________
346. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SUBPART J; APPEAL
PROCEDURE REGULATIONS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400, subpart J
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule will amend FCIC appeal procedures by
outlining provisions that producers must follow when appealing
decisions which deny them program benefits or eligibility.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/00/96
Final Action 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________
347. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; ACTUAL PRODUCTION HISTORY
COVERAGE PROGRAM; TRANSITIONAL YIELDS FOR PRODUCERS OF FEED OR FORAGE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to provide a two-year authority for the
Corporation to offer a transitional yield of 80 percent for producers
of feed or forage for on-farm use in a livestock, dairy, or poultry
operation. This transitional yield rate shall be available to the
producer for the first year of the production history subsequent to the
enactment of the Federal Crop Act. Thereafter, the actual production
history and assigned yield provisions of the Act shall apply.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/95
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB23
_______________________________________________________________________
348. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS: SUBPART Q:
COLLECTION AND STORAGE OF SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBERS AND EMPLOYER
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400, subpart Q
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation proposes to amend the General Administrative
Regulations to require the collection and storage of social security
account numbers and employer identification numbers of agents and loss
adjusters, as required by statute.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/95
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB26
_______________________________________________________________________
349. 1996 CROP YEAR PLANTAIN AND BANANA INSURANCE PROGRAM
AND BANANA CROP INTENSIVE CULTIVATION INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR PUERTO RICO
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the Federal Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994, it is
necessary to expand catastrophic risk protection into Puerto Rico to
avoid island-wide application of noninsured crop disaster assistance.
This proposed action will publish the current plantain and banana
policy and the banana crop intensive cultivation policy reinsured by
the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation for sale in Puerto Rico.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
Final Action 07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB30
_______________________________________________________________________
350. 1996 CROP YEAR COFFEE CROP INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR
PUERTO RICO
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the Federal Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994, it is
necessary to expand catastrophic risk protection coverage into Puerto
Rico to avoid island-wide application of noninsured crop disaster
assistance. This proposed action will publish the current coffee crop
policy reinsured by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation for sale in
Puerto Rico.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
Final Action 07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB33
_______________________________________________________________________
351. 1996 CROP YEAR COFFEE PLANTATION INSURANCE PROGRAM
FOR PUERTO RICO, WP95-008
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the Federal Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994, it is
necessary to expand catastrophic risk protection coverage into Puerto
Rico to avoid island-wide application of noninsured crop disaster
assistance. This proposed action will publish the current coffee
plantation policy reinsured by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
for sale in Puerto Rico.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
Final Action 07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB34
_______________________________________________________________________
352. 1996 CROP YEAR FRUIT CROP (AVOCADO, ORANGES, MANGO,
CITRON, LEMON, PAPAYA, PASSION) INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR PUERTO RICO
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the Federal Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994, it is
necessary to expand catastrophic risk protection coverage into Puerto
Rico to avoid island-wide application of noninsured crop disaster
assistance. This proposed action will publish the current fruit crop
policy reinsured by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation for sale in
Puerto Rico.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
Final Action 07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 548-8314
RIN: 0563-AB35
_______________________________________________________________________
353. 1996 CROP YEAR FRUIT TREES (AVOCADO, ORANGES, MANGO,
CITRON, LEMON) INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR PUERTO RICO
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the Federal Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994, it is
necessary to expand catastrophic risk protection coverage into Puerto
Rico to avoid island-wide application of noninsured crop disaster
assistance. This proposed action will publish the current fruit tree
policy reinsured by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation for sale in
Puerto Rico.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
Final Action 07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB36
_______________________________________________________________________
354. 1996 CROP YEAR SUGARCANE INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR PUERTO
RICO
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the Federal Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994, it is
necessary to expand catastrophic risk protection coverage into Puerto
Rico to avoid island-wide application of noninsured disaster
assistance. This proposed action will publish the current sugarcane
policy reinsured by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation for sale in
Puerto Rico.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
Final Action 03/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB40
_______________________________________________________________________
355. 1996 CROP YEAR VEGETABLE INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR PUERTO
RICO, WP95-015
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Under the Federal Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994, it is
necessary to expand catastrophic risk protection coverage into Puerto
Rico to avoid island-wide application of noninsured crop disaster
assistance. This proposed action will publish the current vegetable
policy reinsured by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation for sale in
Puerto Rico.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
Final Action 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB41
_______________________________________________________________________
356. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS, VARIOUS CROP
PROVISIONS (COARSE GRAINS, SMALL GRAINS, SUNFLOWER SEED, COTTON AND ELS
COTTON); GENERAL CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457.101; 7 CFR 457.104; 7 CFR 457.105; 7 CFR
457.108; 7 CFR 457.113; 7 CFR 401.109; 7 CFR 443
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the Common Crop Insurance Regulations,
Coarse Grains, Small Grains, Sunflower Seed, Cotton, and ELS Cotton
crop insurance provisions; the General Crop Insurance Regulations,
Hybrid Sorghum Seed and Rice endorsements; and the Hybrid Seed crop
insurance regulations for the 1995 crop year only, to further allow
producers to earn prevented planting crop insurance payments and plant
a substitute crop and remain eligible for a prevented planting
production guarantee.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
Final Action 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB49
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC)
_______________________________________________________________________
357. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; HYBRID CORN SEED CROP
INSURANCE PROVISIONS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457.108
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation proposed regulations
to insure Hybrid Corn Seed. The provisions will be used in conjunction
with the common crop insurance policy which contains standard terms and
conditions common to most crops. The intended effect of this action is
to provide automatic coverage for late and prevented planting as well
as make other minor policy changes to better meet the needs of the
insured. This rule proposes to remove the Hybrid Corn Seed endorsement
which is currently located at part 401 of the General Crop Insurance
provisions and move it under part 457, common Crop Insurance
regulations.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/23/93 58 FR 67644
Final Action 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AA78
_______________________________________________________________________
358. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SUBPART L, REINSURANCE
AGREEMENT - STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL
Priority: Other
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400, subpart L
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation amends the General Administrative Regulations
by revising the general qualifications for being awarded a Standard
Reinsurance Agreement. This rule intends to provide additional
information so that the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation can more
accurately identify those insurance companies at financial risk.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/14/94
NPRM Comment Period End 06/29/94
Final Action 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB08
_______________________________________________________________________
359. CATASTROPHIC RISK PROTECTION ENDORSEMENT; PART 402
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 402
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation hereby adds a new part
402 to chapter IV of title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The
intended effect of this proposed action is to provide a catastrophic
risk protection plan of insurance, the lowest level of coverage
required to be purchased by a producer to be eligible for certain other
agricultural farm program benefits, to comply with statutory mandates
of the Federal Crop Insurance Act as amended by the Federal Crop
Insurance Reform Act of 1994.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/06/95 60 FR 2001
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L St. NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB09
_______________________________________________________________________
360. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS: SUBPART T; FEDERAL CROP
INSURANCE REFORM ACT OF 1994; REGULATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400, subpart T
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: FCIC proposes to add a new subpart T to its General
Administrative Regulations. The intended effect of this rule is to
notify policyholders, noninsureds, and insurance companies of the
policies, procedures, general program requirements, and changes to the
Federal Crop Insurance Program contained in the Federal Crop Insurance
Reform Act of 1994. Promulgation of this rule will implement the
reformed crop insurance program required by the Federal Crop Reform Act
of 1994 and will affect the availability and issuance of insurance
policies provided or reinsured by the Federal Crop Insurance
Corporation.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/06/95 60 FR 1996
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L. St. NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________
361. NONINSURED CROP DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, PART 404
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 404
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to provide a noninsured-crop disaster
assistance program to protect producers of crops for which insurance is
not available. The noninsured-crop disaster assistance program will
provide a level of protection in most respects comparable to the
catastrophic risk protection plan of insurance offered to producers on
certain crops.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/18/95 60 FR 26669
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB13
_______________________________________________________________________
362. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SUBPART N; DISASTER
ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1988
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400, subpart N
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to revise subpart N of the General
Administrative Regulations by repealing obsolete disaster guidelines
and requiring the mandatory purchase of catastrophic crop insurance for
program crops as a prerequisite for obtaining benefits under any
commodity price subpart, production adjustment, or conservation program
administered by USDA, or any farmer loan program, whether these
programs are administered by FCIC or CFSA.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 03/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB20
_______________________________________________________________________
363. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS: SMALL GRAINS,
COARSE GRAINS, COTTON AND EXTRA LONG STAPLE COTTON
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation proposes to amend the Common Crop Insurance
Regulations, applicable to the 1995 crop year only, by revising the
prevented planting coverage for the Small Grains, Coarse Grains, Cotton
and Extra Long Staple Cotton crop provisions. The intended effect of
this regulation is to allow producers to earn both prevented planting
crop insurance payments and 0/92 program payments.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/12/95 60 FR 35832
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB27
_______________________________________________________________________
364. GENERAL CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS, VARIOUS
ENDORSEMENTS; HYBRID SEED CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; AND COMMON CROP
INSURANCE REGULATIONS, SUNFLOWER SEED CROP INSURANCE PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 401; 7 CFR 443; 7 CFR 457
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation proposes to amend the General Crop Insurance
Regulations; Hybrid Sorghum Seed Crop Insurance Regulations; and the
Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Sunflower Seed Crop Insurance
Provisions, applicable to the 1995 crop year only, by revising the
prevented planting coverage. The intended effect of this regulation is
to allow producers to earn both prevented planting crop insurance
payments and 0/92 program payments.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/07/95 60 FR 29959
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB28
_______________________________________________________________________
365. GENERAL CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; FLORIDA CITRUS
ENDORSEMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 401
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: this regulation proposes to amend the Florida Citrus
Endorsement that supplements the General Crop Insurance Policy. The
intended effect of this proposed regulation is to require that the
insured crop unit suffer at least Fifty percent (50%) average percent
of damage before an indemnity would be due for any catastrophic risk
protection policy.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/06/95 60 FR 29749
Final Action 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB29
_______________________________________________________________________
366. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; SUNFLOWER SEED
CROP INSURANCE PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457.108
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation proposes to amend the
Sunflower Seed Crop Insurance Provisions. the intended effect of this
proposed action is to clarify existing policy provisions to better meet
the needs of the insured and conform to the requirements of the Federal
Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/00/96
Final Action 11/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB42
_______________________________________________________________________
367. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS, VARIOUS CROP
PROVISIONS (COARSE GRAINS, COTTON, ELS COTTON, AND SUNFLOWER SEED);
GENERAL CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS, VARIOUS ENDORSEMENTS
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 401; 7 CFR 443; 7 CFR 457
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the Common Crop Insurance Regulations,
(Coarse Grains, Cotton, ELS Cotton, and Sunflower Seed) Crop Insurance
Provisions; the General Crop Insurance Regulations, Hybrid Sorghum Seed
and Rice Endorsements and the Hybrid Seed Crop Insurance Regulations
for the 1996 crop year to implement changes in prevented planting
coverage.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Regulatory Specialist, Department of
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street, NW.,
Suite 500, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
Fax: 202 254-9478
RIN: 0563-AB43
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC)
_______________________________________________________________________
368. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; RICE, FIG, ALMOND, RAISIN,
FORAGE PRODUCTION, HYBRID SORGHUM SEED, PEAR, APPLE, CANNING AND
PROCESSING SWEET CORN, DOLLAR PLAN FRESH MARKET TOMATO,
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB03
_______________________________________________________________________
369. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SUBPART V; SUPPLEMENTAL
AND ALTERNATIVE CROP INSURANCE POLICY APPROVAL PROCESS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400, subpart V
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________
370. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; FEDERAL JURISDICTION AND
STATUTE OF LIMITATION FOR SUITS BASED UPON DENIAL OF CLAIMS FOR INDEMNITY
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB21
_______________________________________________________________________
371. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; SMALL GRAINS, (INCLUDING
MALTING BARLEY), COTTON, ELS COTTON, AND COARSE GRAINS CROP INSURANCE
PROVISIONS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 401.101; 7 CFR 401.102; 7 CFR 457.101; 7 CFR
457.103 to 457.105; 7 CFR 457.113
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB24
_______________________________________________________________________
372. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; REINSURANCE
AGREEMENT STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1501
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400.169
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will provide reinsured companies with an informal
reconsideration process through an administrative officer of FCIC and
the right to appeal the administrative officer's administrative
determination to the Board of Contract Appeals.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 05/01/95 60 FR 20135
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Regulatory Specialist, Department of
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 14th & Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB44
_______________________________________________________________________
373. GENERAL CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; VARIOUS
ENDORSEMENTS; HYBRID SEED; COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; SUNFLOWER
SEED
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1501
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457.101, 104, 105, 108, 113; 7 CFR 401.109; 7 CFR
443
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will amend the Common Crop Insurance Regulation
Coarse Grains, Small Grains, Sunflower Seed, Cotton and ELS Cotton Crop
Insurance provisions; the General Crop Insurance Regulations. Hybrid
Sorghum Seed and Rice Endorsement on the Hybrid Seed Crop Insurance
Regulations for the 1995 crop year only, to further allow producers to
earn prevented planting crop insurance payments and plant a substitute
crop and remain eligible for a prevented planting production guarantee.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Regulatory Specialist, Department of
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 14th & Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB46
_______________________________________________________________________
374. TOBACCO, QUOTA PLAN CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS, PART
435
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 435
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation hereby proposes
regulations for provisions to insure Tobacco, Quota Plan. The
provisions will be used in conjunction with the common crop insurance
policy which contains standard terms and conditions common to most
crops. This rule proposes to remove the Tobacco, Quota Plan,
endorsement which is currently a ``stand-alone'' policy located in part
435 and move it under part 457, common crop insurance provisions.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB47
_______________________________________________________________________
375. POPCORN CORN INSURANCE REGULATIONS, PART 447
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1506(l)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 447
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation hereby proposes
regulations for provisions to insure popcorn. The provisions will be
used in conjunction with the common crop insurance policy which
contains standard terms and conditions common to most crops. This rule
proposes to remove the popcorn endorsement which is currently a
``stand-alone'' policy located in part 447 and move it under part 457,
common crop insurance provisions.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation, 2101 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB48
_______________________________________________________________________
376. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; TEXAS CITRUS TREE
CROP INSURANCE PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1501 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation proposes to add the Texas Citrus Tree Crop
Insurance Provisions to the Common Crop Insurance Policy which contains
standard terms and conditions common to most crops as well as to make
other minor policy changes to better meet the needs of the insured. The
Texas Citrus Tree Crop Insurance Provisions were previously located at
7 CFR part 401.134.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Regulatory Specialist, Department of
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 14th and Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Completed Actions
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC)
_______________________________________________________________________
377. SUGARCANE ENDORSEMENT FOR PART 457, COMMON CROP INSURANCE
REGULATIONS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457.116
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/12/95 60 FR 25601
Final Action Effective 05/12/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AA79
_______________________________________________________________________
378. GENERAL CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; LATE AND PREVENTED
PLANTING PROVISIONS FOR VARIOUS CROPS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 401
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/25/95 60 FR 37933
Final Action Effective 11/30/93
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________
379. GENERAL CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; LAKE PLANTING AGREEMENT
OPTION
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR Part 400
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/07/95 60 FR 40054
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________
380. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; DRY PEA CROP INSURANCE
PROVISIONS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn - Retracted by FCIC's
Research and Development Staff. 08/18/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________
381. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SUBPART R; SANCTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400, subpart R
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/20/95 60 FR 37323
Final Action Effective 07/20/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB10
_______________________________________________________________________
382. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS: SUBPART K; DEBT MANAGEMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 400, subpart K
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn - There will be no
changes to this regulation in
next year. 08/25/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________
383. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; VARIOUS CROP INSURANCE
POLICIES; COVERAGE IN TERMS OF DOLLARS PER ACRE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 457
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 08/25/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB18
_______________________________________________________________________
384. GENERAL CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; RICE ENDORSEMENT
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 401.120
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 10/05/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB19
_______________________________________________________________________
385. GENERAL CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; VARIOUS
ENDORSEMENTS; HYBRID SEED; AND COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS;
SUNFLOWER SEED
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1501
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 401.109; 7 CFR 457.108
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will revise for the 1996 and succeeding crop
years, the general crop insurance regulations for hybrid seed and the
common crop insurance regulations for sunflower seed to further allow
producers to earn prevented planting crop insurance payments and plant
a ghost crop or alternative crop and to allow prevented planting
payments to be computed on varying percentages based on action the
insured takes.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn - combined with RIN
0563-AB43 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Regulatory Specialist, Department of
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 14th & Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 254-8314
RIN: 0563-AB45
BILLING CODE 3410-08-F
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
386. OFFICIAL PERFORMANCE AND PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRAIN
WEIGHING EQUIPMENT AND RELATED GRAIN HANDLING SYSTEMS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Legal Authority: 7 USC 71 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 802
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) proposes to
revise the regulations under the United States Grain Standards Act
(USGSA), as amended, entitled Performance and Procedural Requirements
for Grain Weighing Equipment and Related Grain Handling Systems. FGIS
proposes to incorporate by reference the applicable requirements of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44,
``Specification Tolerance, and other Technical Requirements for
Weighing and Measuring Services,'' 1993 edition (Handbook 44) and
continue to adopt all requirements for NIST Handbook 105-1
``Specifications and Tolerances for Reference Standard Weights and
Measures,'' 1990 revision (Handbook 105-1).
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: George Wollam, Regulatory Liaison, Department of
Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration,
PO Box 96454, Room 0623 South Building, Washington, DC 20090-6454
Phone: 202 720-0292
RIN: 0580-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________
387. FEES FOR OFFICIAL INSPECTION AND WEIGHING SERVICE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 71 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 800
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) is proposing a
change in the manner in which it collects fees for Official Inspection
and Weighing services performed in the United States under the United
States Grain Standard Act (USGSA), as amended.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
Final Action 12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Final Action Effective 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: George Wollam, Regulatory Liaison, Department of
Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration,
PO Box 96454, Room 0623 South Building, Washington, DC 20090-6454
Phone: 202 720-0292
RIN: 0580-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________
388. REGULATIONS AND STATEMENTS OF GENERAL POLICY UNDER THE PACKERS
AND STOCKYARDS ACT (GROUP 3)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 204; 7 USC 228
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 201.10; 9 CFR 201.27; 9 CFR 201.28; 9 CFR 201.29;
9 CFR 201.30; 9 CFR 201.31; 9 CFR 201.32; 9 CFR 201.33; 9 CFR 201.34
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: All regulations and statements of general policy issued under
the provisions of the Packers and Stockyards Act are being reviewed to
determine which sections should be retained in their present form and
which sections should be modified or removed. A notice will be
published which identifies each section and proposes to either retain,
modify, or remove the section. The sections included in this document
pertain to the registration and bonding requirements under the
provisions of the Packers and Stockyards Act.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 09/15/92 57 FR 42515
ANPRM Comment Period End 11/16/92 57 FR 42515
NPRM 08/21/95 60 FR 43411
NPRM Comment Period End 10/20/95
Final Action 02/00/96
Final Action Effective 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: This entry was reported as RIN 0590-AA10 prior
to the reorganization of USDA.
Agency Contact: Harold W. Davis, Assistant Deputy Administrator,
Department of Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards
Administration, Room 3039 South Building, Washington, DC 20250-2800
Phone: 202 720-7063
RIN: 0580-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________
389. STATEMENT OF GENERAL POLICY UNDER THE PACKERS AND STOCKYARD
ACT: CARE AND HANDLING OF LIVESTOCK
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 204; 7 USC 228
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 203.20
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Due to concerns regarding the care and handling of livestock,
the Agency initiated a program to review the services, facilities, and
procedures for receiving and handling livestock at all stockyards. Over
1,400 stockyards were reviewed and problems in the care and handling of
livestock were found to exist at some stockyards. As a result of these
reviews, the Agency proposes to issue guidelines in the form of a
statement of general policy on the care and handling of livestock at
stockyards.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Final Action 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: This entry was reported as RIN 0590-AA11 prior
to the reorganization of USDA.
Agency Contact: Harold W. Davis, Assistant Deputy Administrator,
Department of Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards
Administration, Room 3039, South Building, Washington, DC 20250-2800
Phone: 202 720-7063
RIN: 0580-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
390. FEES FOR OFFICIAL INSPECTION AND WEIGHING SERVICES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 71 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 800.71
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) proposes to
increase its fees on average by 3.7 percent for Official Inspection and
Weighing Services performed in the United States under the United
States Grain Standards Act (USGSA), as amended. The USGSA provides for
establishment of fees which are to cover the costs for performance of
these official services. FGIS's current fee does not generate
sufficient revenue to cover any of the approved FY 1992 3.7 percent
federal employee raise.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/08/93 58 FR 3263
Interim Final Rule -
Postponement of Effective Date 01/21/93 58 FR 5255
Final Action 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: George Wollam, Regulatory Liaison, Department of
Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration,
PO Box 96454, Room 0623 South Building, Washington, DC 20090-6454
Phone: 202 720-0292
RIN: 0580-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________
391. REGULATIONS AND STATEMENTS OF GENERAL POLICY UNDER THE PACKERS
AND STOCKYARDS ACT (GROUP 2)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 204; 7 USC 228
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 201.49; 9 CFR 201.53; 9 CFR 201.55; 9 CFR 201.69;
9 CFR 201.70; 9 CFR 201.71; 9 CFR 201.73; 9 CFR 201.76; 9 CFR 201.98; 9
CFR 201.100; 9 CFR 201.108(1); 9 CFR 201.200; 9 CFR 203.4; 9 CFR
203.18; 9 CFR 203.19; ...
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: All regulations and statements of general policy issued under
the provisions of the Packers and Stockyards Act are being reviewed to
determine which sections should be retained in their present form and
which sections should be modified or removed. A notice will be
published which will identify and propose to retain, modify, or remove
each section in this group.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 09/15/92 57 FR 42515
ANPRM Comment Period End 11/16/92 57 FR 42515
NPRM 06/05/95 60 FR 29506
NPRM Comment Period End 08/04/95
Final Action 02/00/96
Final Action Effective 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: This entry was reported as RIN 0590-AA09 prior
to the reorganization of USDA.
Agency Contact: Harold W. Davis, Assistant Deputy Administrator,
Department of Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards
Administration, Room 3039 South Building, Washington, DC 20250-2800
Phone: 202 720-7063
RIN: 0580-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Completed Actions
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)
_______________________________________________________________________
392. UNITED STATES STANDARDS FOR CORN
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 810
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 08/29/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: George Wollam
Phone: 202 720-0292
RIN: 0580-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________
393. UNITED STATES STANDARDS FOR BARLEY
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 810
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 08/30/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: George Wollam
Phone: 202 720-0292
RIN: 0580-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________
394. FEES FOR BELTSVILLE LABORATORY TEST SERVICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 68
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/13/95 60 FR 36028
Final Action Effective 09/11/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: George Wollam
Phone: 202 720-0292
RIN: 0580-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________
395. U.S. STANDARDS FOR FLAXSEED, MIXED GRAINS, OATS, RYE,
SUNFLOWER SEED, AND TRITICALE
Priority: Routine and Frequent
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 810
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 08/30/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: George Wollam
Phone: 202 720-0292
RIN: 0580-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________
396. REGULATIONS AND STATEMENTS OF GENERAL POLICY UNDER THE PACKERS
AND STOCKYARDS ACT (GROUP 1)
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 201.1; 9 CFR 201.17; 9 CFR 201.39; 9 CFR 201.44; 9
CFR 201.45; 9 CFR 201.61; 9 CFR 201.81; 9 CFR 201.82; 9 CFR 201.86; 9
CFR 201.94; 9 CFR 201.95; 9 CFR 201.96; 9 CFR 203.5; 9 CFR 203.12; 9
CFR 203.17; ...
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/17/95 60 FR 42777
Final Action Effective 09/18/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Harold W. Davis
Phone: 202 720-7063
RIN: 0580-AA43
BILLING CODE 3410-EN-F
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Prerule Stage
Food and Consumer Service (FCS)
_______________________________________________________________________
397. NOTICE OF NEW PRIVACY ACT SYSTEM OF RECORDS - FOOD
STAMP RETAILER INFORMATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 93-579
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This notice proposes to create a new Privacy Act system of
records entitled ``Food Stamp Retailer Information.'' This will enable
FCS to share personal information with other Federal agencies
pertaining to store owners currently participating in the Food Stamp
Program, as well as those store owners who have previously participated
in the program. Some of the identifying information which will be
shared with other Federal agencies are the names and home addresses of
owners, owners' Social Security Numbers, and dates of birth. (95-020)
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
RIN: 0584-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Food and Consumer Service (FCS)
_______________________________________________________________________
398. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND
CHILDREN (WIC): FOOD DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 2 in Part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0584-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________
399. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS OF
DISASTERS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2013 (b); 7 USC 2014 (h)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 271; 7 CFR 272; 7 CFR 273; 7 CFR 274; 7 CFR 280
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would define special eligibility and issuance
procedures during disasters. The rule addresses the eligibility and
issuance of food stamps by the Food Stamp Program during a disaster.
(86-029)
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/96
Final Action 04/00/97
Final Action Effective 05/00/97
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________
400. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND
CHILDREN (WIC): PART 246.10, FOOD PACKAGE III, PARTICIPANTS WITH CERTAIN
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1786
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 246
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: WIC Food Package III will be revised to: clarify the types of
serious medical conditions warranting its use; slightly increase the
maximum monthly allowance of authorized WIC formulas; define the types
and forms of authorized WIC formulas; make available additional foods
currently authorized in other WIC food packages, when not medically
contraindicated; and specify requirements for issuing this food
package.
Need for Action:
The proposed rule responds to numerous requests over the years from WIC
participants, State and local agencies, health professionals and
members of Congress and to a recommendation from the National Advisory
Council on Maternal, Infant and Fetal Nutrition that the Department
improve the design of this food package. The proposed changes in WIC
Food Package III are intended to better accommodate the special dietary
needs of the most nutritionally needy and medically vulnerable subgroup
of WIC participants. Those who would qualify to receive this food
package would be classified under the highest nutritional risk
priorities of WIC participant categories. (89-505)
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/96
Final Action 09/00/96
Final Action Effective 01/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB09
_______________________________________________________________________
401. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND
CHILDREN (WIC): MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1786
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 246
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule responds to a variety of program concerns,
most of which have been expressed by WIC State agencies. The proposal
strengthens the provision of services to participants in the areas of
eligibility determination and nutrition education and increases State
agency flexibility regarding the sharing of participant information
with other programs. Several minor clarifications and technical
corrections are also made. Principal provisions include: (1) mandatory
minimum content requirements for nutrition education participant
contacts; and (2) additional flexibility for State agencies to share
participant information with related programs. (89-515)
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/96
Final Action 10/00/96
Final Action Effective 10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB10
_______________________________________________________________________
402. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM: AUTHORITY TO COLLECT
OVERCLAIMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1766
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 226
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Establishes the Department's authority to collect overclaims
where participating institutions fail to comply with regulatory
recordkeeping requirements. (87-514)
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Final Action 08/00/96
Final Action Effective 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB19
_______________________________________________________________________
403. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS--PAPERWORK REDUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 101-147
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 250; 7 CFR 251
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will implement the food distribution portion of the
recommendations of the August 1990 task force on paperwork reduction.
These recommendations were included in a report to Congress and
included perpetual State/Federal agreements and longer contract
duration for warehouses. (94-007)
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/96
Final Action 05/00/96
Final Action Effective 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB27
_______________________________________________________________________
404. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS--IMPLEMENTATION OF 1990 FARM BILL
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 101-624
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 250; 7 CFR 251
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, July 30, 1992.
Abstract: This rule will revise the requirements for evaluation of
State warehousing and distribution systems and conversion to commercial
systems. (91-004)
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/96
Final Action 04/00/96
Final Action Effective 08/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB28
_______________________________________________________________________
405. COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM: ELDERLY-ONLY SITES,
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDING, REFERRALS TO HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES, CASELOAD
ALLOCATION PROCESS, PRIORITY SYSTEM, AND MISCELLANEOUS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 512(c)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 247
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, October 1, 1990, for funding provisions.
Final, Statutory, October 1, 1991, for all other provisions.
Abstract: This proposed rule would amend regulations governing the
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) to replace the current
method of assigning caseload with a system that is based on the
allocation of grants to the State agencies. (91-015)
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/96
Final Action 10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB37
_______________________________________________________________________
406. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: 1995 QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2011 to 2032
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 271.2; 7 CFR 275.3; 7 CFR 275.10; 7 CFR 275.11; 7
CFR 275.12; 7 CFR 275.13; 7 CFR 275.23
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Food and Consumer Service is proposing technical changes
to the Food Stamp Program's Quality Control System which will reduce
the workload on State agencies and improve the efficiency of the
quality control system. The proposed changes would: (1) permit State
agencies to reduce their sample sizes; (2) clarify the minimum size of
the Federal subsample; (3) clarify State sampling procedures; (4)
change the formulas for calculating Federal subsample sizes; (5)
clarify the process of conducting a quality control review of negative
subsystem cases and add suspended cases, those cases that are certified
for the Program but do not receive benefits, to the sample universe of
cases that are reviewed under the negative subsystem; (6) change the
error dollar tolerance level; (7) modify the requirements regarding a
home visit in active quality control reviews; (8) provide a variance
exclusion under certain circumstances for errors resulting from
incorrect policy issued in written State agency policies or directives;
(9) adjust the case completion standard; and (10) codify into
regulations those circumstances under which Federal quality control
findings or disposition for a case will be changed. (92-006)
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Final Action 06/00/96
Final Action Effective 10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Additional Information: RIN 0584-AB07 has been withdrawn, and the
actions in that proposed rule have been included in this action.
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB38
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407. PROVISIONS OF COMPUTER MATCHING AND PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF
1988, AMENDMENTS OF 1990, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISQUALIFIED
RECIPIENT SUBSYSTEM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552(a) Computer Matching and Privacy Protection
Act; 7 USC 2015(b) Food Stamp Act
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 272; 7 CFR 273
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In accordance with the Computer Matching and Privacy
Protection Act, PL 100-503, and the Computer Matching and Privacy
Protection Amendments of 1990, PL 101-508, the Food Stamp Program must
extend certain protections to persons whose benefits could be adversely
affected by computer matches. These protections include independent
verification of computer information, notification to the affected
individual and provision of an opportunity to respond to the
information before an adverse action becomes effective.
In addition, this proposed rule describes requirements for State
agencies to report information on individuals disqualified from the
program for intentional program violations to FCS and the related FCS
computer matching program known as the Disqualified Recipient Subsystem
(DRS). (89-010)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/96
Final Action 09/00/96
Final Action Effective 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB51
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408. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS--DISASTER PROVISIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 100-707
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 250
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will propose to: (1) allow simultaneous
distribution of commodities and food stamps during disaster; (2) allow
commodity distribution to households during situations of distress.
This rule will also define necessary accountability procedures. (90-
0001)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/95
Final Action 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB55
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409. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: ANTICIPATING INCOME AND REPORTING CHANGES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2011 to 2032
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 273
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes several revisions in Food Stamp Program
reporting and budgeting requirements. The changes in prospective
budgeting and change reporting rules are intended to improve procedures
for anticipating the eligibility and benefits of households whose
income fluctuates unpredictably. The proposed revisions would provide a
more stable level of benefits for these households by requiring them to
report a change in employment status rather than a change in the amount
of earnings. The rule also would allow suspension, as opposed to
termination, of prospectively budgeted households that become
ineligible for one month because of income fluctuations. (93-005)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB57
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410. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM: ELIMINATION OF WHOLE COW'S
MILK FROM THE INFANT MEAL PATTERN
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1751 to 1760; 42 USC 1779
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 210; 7 CFR 220; 7 CFR 226
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposes two amendments that would affect meal
pattern requirements for infants under the National School Lunch
Program, School Breakfast Program, and Child and Adult Care Food
Program, Parts 210, 220, and 226 respectively. USDA is issuing this
proposal in response to new scientific evidence on infant nutrition.
First, this rule would prohibit consumption of whole cow's milk for
infants ages 8 months through 11 months. Studies have demonstrated that
it is difficult for infants to consume a balanced diet, with adequate
nutrients, when whole cow's milk replaces breast milk or iron-fortified
formula. Given the nutritional and medical concerns about cow's milk,
this action would require that breast milk or iron-fortified formula be
served for an infant's entire first year. Second, the proposal would
revise the meal pattern for infants from birth through age 3 months to
indicate that either 4 to 6 fluid ounces of formula or 3 to 6 fluid
ounces of breast milk could be served. The current meal pattern for
this age requires a minimum serving of 4 fluid ounces, however data
indicate that the average amount of breast milk intake per feeding may
be less than 4 ounces. This revision is important to correct the
impression among day care providers who refer to the infant meal
pattern for guidance, that a minimum of 4 ounces of breast milk must be
offered at all feedings to all breastfed infants from birth through 3
months of age. (95-005)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/96
Final Action 01/00/97
Final Action Effective 02/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB81
_______________________________________________________________________
411. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: FOOD STAMP RECIPIENT CLAIM ESTABLISHMENT
AND COLLECTION STANDARDS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 3 in Part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0584-AB88
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412. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: REVISIONS IN RETAIL FOOD STORE ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA AND IN ELIGIBILITY GUIDANCE AND PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 4 in Part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0584-AB90
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413. AMENDMENT TO PROMOTE HEALTHY MEALS FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN IN
SCHOOLS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: PL 103-488
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 210; 7 CFR 215; 7 CFR 220; 7 CFR 235; 7 CFR 245
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The rule proposes to (1) allow USDA to enter into an
agreement with a State agency to use section 4 and 11 funds to purchase
additional commodities; (2) allow USDA to withhold State Administrative
Expense (SAE) funds when State agencies are seriously deficient in
program administration and to withhold SAE funds from State agencies
unwilling to participate in studies; (3) make most Head Start children
automatically eligible for free meals; (4) allow schools serving all
meals free for 3 years under the counting and claiming alternatives to
procedures for an additional 2 years; (5) permit schools serving all
meals free for 4 years to receive the same assistance received during
the last year that applications were taken and allow some schools to
extend for additional 4 years, without taking new free and reduced
price applications; (6) simplify free and reduced applications; (7)
remove the authority for child care centers in the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico to participate in the lunch and breakfast program. (95-002)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 03/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/96
Final Action 09/00/96
Final Action Effective 10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AC01
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414. QUALITY CONTROL REGRESSION AMENDMENT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2011 to 2032
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 275.23
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Revises the statistical means by which State and Federal
quality control findings are combined to arrive at the error rates upon
which sanctions and enhanced funding are based. (95-006)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/96
Final Action 06/00/96
Final Action Effective 07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AC03
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415. REMOVAL OF THE ``CHEESE ALTERNATE PRODUCTS''
REQUIREMENTS FROM THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1751 to 1760; 42 USC 1779; 42 USC 1761; 42 USC
1762a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 210.10 (k)(3)(i); 7 CFR 210.10a (d)(2)(i); 7 CFR
210 app A; 7 CFR 225.16 (f)(3)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule seeks comment on the proposed elimination of
requirements governing the use of ``Cheese Alternate Products'' in the
National School Lunch Program. The removal of these requirements should
enable cheese substitute manufacturers more freedom in the production
of this type of product while maintaining program nutrition standards
through reliance on existing Food and Drug Administration rules. (95-
007)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/27/95 60 FR 49807
NPRM Comment Period End 11/13/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AC04
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416. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: RETAILER APPLICATION PROCESSING
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2011 to 2032
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 278.1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would increase from 30 to 90 days the initial
application processing timeframe for stores that apply for
authorization. It would also allow FCS to request specific
documentation to verify applicant firms' eligibility. Such information
would include, but would not be limited to, business licenses,
photographic identification cards, bills of sale, deeds, leases, sales
contracts, certificates of incorporation, sales records, invoice
records, and tax records. This documentation would be used to confirm
self-reported information provided on the application form and to
obtain third-party verification. (95-008)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
RIN: 0584-AC05
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417. SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM: PROGRAM MEAL SERVICE
DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 103-448; 42 USC 1769a
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 225
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Implements provision of PL 103-448 which permits Summer Food
Service Program (SFSP) meal service to be provided at non-school sites
to children who are not in school for a period during the months of
October through April due to a natural disaster, building repair, court
order, or similar cause. Rule also simplifies the SFSP sponsor
application and State monitoring requirements in order to eliminate
unnecessary paperwork and reduce administrative burden for sponsors and
State agencies. (95-011)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/96
Final Action 09/00/96
Final Action Effective 10/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AC06
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418. AMENDMENT TO REMOVE FORMULATED GRAIN--FRUIT PRODUCT
SECTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1773; 42 USC 1779
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 220 app A
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Formulated grain-fruit products are specially fortified
pastry type products which are currently authorized for use in the
School Breakfast Program (SBP) to meet one bread/bread alternate and
the fruit/vegetable requirements of the meal pattern. Originally
intended to increase participation in the SBP by comprising a
reimbursable meal when served with milk, subsequent additions to the
meal patterns have made this impossible. In addition, these products do
not make favorable contributions to a healthy diet. There is a minimum
of 22% fat in the product specification, and high sugar levels are also
necessary to meet the calorie minimum and produce a palatable product.
These products are also low in fiber. Interest in these products from
the food industry is low; only a few companies have approved grain-
fruit products. These companies could reformulate their existing
products into lower fat, tastier products without the constraints of
this regulation. This regulation is no longer necessary or effective in
promoting participation in the SBP. (95-010)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AC09
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419. CONSOLIDATION OF NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM AND
SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM INTO COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: PL 103-448
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 210; 7 CFR 220
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 2, 1996.
Abstract: Sec. 301 of P.L. 103-448 required the consolidation of the
school lunch program and the school breakfast program into a
comprehensive school meal program. In establishing the comprehensive
school meal program, (a) children who are eligible for free and reduced
price benefits will continue to receive such benefits; (b) the meals
will continue to meet the nutritional requirements of sec. 9(a)(1) of
the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) and sec. 4(e)(1) of the Child
Nutrition Act (CNA); and (c) breakfast and lunch payments will continue
to meet the requirements of sec. 4 and 11 of the NSLA and sec. 4 of the
CNA. This regulation will consolidate the two programs by making
structural changes to the framework of 7 CFR Part 210 to accommodate
the incorporation of the breakfast program and by removing repetitive
and obsolete provisions. Further, 7 CFR Part 220 will be removed in its
entirety. (95-013)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/96
Final Action 06/00/96
Final Action Effective 07/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive,
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AC10
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420. CREDITING OF YOGURT IN THE SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1758
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 210; 7 CFR 220
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would allow yogurt to be credited as a meat/meat
alternate in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast
Program when the school uses a food-based menu planning system. (95-
021)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/96
Final Action 07/00/96
Final Action Effective 08/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AC15
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421. MODIFICATION OF THE ``VEGETABLE PROTEIN PRODUCTS''
PORTION OF APPENDIX A OF 7 CFR PARTS 210, 225, AND 226
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1751 to 1760; 42 USC 1779; 42 USC 1761; 42 USC
1762a; 42 USC 1765; 42 USC 1766
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 210 app A; 7 CFR 210.10(k)(3)(i); 7 CFR
210.10a(d)(2)(i); 7 CFR 225 app A; 7 CFR 225.16(f)(3); 7 CFR 226 app A;
7 CFR 226.20(a)(2)(ii)(B); 7 CFR 226.20(a)(4)(ii)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The usage level of vegetable protein products (VPP) is
currently limited to a 30% substitution of meat, fish or poultry. A
nutritional profile has been established which specifies fortification
of certain nutrients as well as a protein quality requirement. This
regulation could better serve the child nutrition programs if it is
modified to allow an increased utilization of foods containing VPP. The
food industry has requested that we allow 100% soy products to serve as
meat alternates in the food based system, since there are no
restrictions on their use under the nutrient based system. In addition,
current fortification levels of iron and zinc established for the VPP
used in the child nutrition programs were based on early dietary
research. It is now believed that these levels may be excessive if the
VPP is used at greater than a 30% level of substitution in the diet.
The Department intends to propose a rule to modify the regulations
governing the use of vegetable protein products in the child nutrition
programs which will provide a consistent nutritional policy regardless
of menu planning system used, and will remove confusing regulatory
burdens from programs and industry. (95-018)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AC18
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422. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM: CHILD NUTRITION
AND WIC REAUTHORIZATION ACT AMENDMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1758; 42 USC 1766
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 226
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule would propose changes to the CACFP required by CN
and WIC Reauthorization Act of 1989 (P.L. 101-147) and the Healthy
Meals for Healthy Americans Act of 1994 (P.L. 103-448) by: (1)
providing administrative funds to family day care home sponsors for
expansion into low-income rural areas; (2) reducing from 6 to 2 the
required number of annual site monitoring reviews required of schools
which operate OSH care centers; (3) permitting State agencies to allow
3-year applications from CACFP institutions; (4) granting income-
eligible HS participants automatic CACFP eligibility without further
application of eligibility determination; and (5) allowing the use of
administrative funds to conduct outreach and recruitment to unlicensed
day care homes. These revisions are intended to encourage Program
participation in low-income and rural areas and reduce the level of
administrative and financial burden at the Federal, State and local
levels. (90-508)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/96
Final Action 11/00/96
Final Action Effective 12/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AC20
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Food and Consumer Service (FCS)
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423. MISCELLANEOUS FARM BILL PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
AUTHORIZATION OF RETAIL FIRMS AND WHOLESALE FOOD CONCERNS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2011 to 2031; PL 101-624
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 271; 7 CFR 272; 7 CFR 274; 7 CFR 278
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 1991.
Effective 120 days from publication of implementing rules.
Abstract: This rule would implement three provisions of the 1990 Farm
Bill (PL 101-624, 104 stat 3359) which revise the Food Stamp Act of
1977, as amended (7 USC 2011 et seq.). The first provision would amend
the definition of ``food'' to include meals sold to the homeless
program participants by restaurants approved by State agencies for this
purpose. Such restaurants must contract with the State and must be
authorized by the Food and Consumer Service to provide meals at
concessional prices to homeless participants. The second provision
would allow a periodic reauthorization of retail food stores and
wholesale food concerns to participate in the Food Stamp Program. The
third provision revises criteria for and limits the participation in
the program of co-located wholesaler/retailer firms. (91-003)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/23/91 56 FR 54799
NPRM Comment Period End 11/22/91
Final Action 02/00/96
Final Action Effective 03/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB02
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424. DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE MEALS BY SUMMER FOOD
SERVICE PROGRAM SPONSORS AND FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS BY CHILD AND
ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM INSTITUTIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1758; PL 101-147
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 225; 7 CFR 226
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, July 1, 1990.
Abstract: Implements certain provisions of PL 101-147, including a
requirement that applicants for free or reduced price meals need only
provide the Social Security Number of the household member who signs
the application and a requirement that the Program sponsor rather than
the applicant total the income information provided. (90-510)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/00/95
Final Action 06/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________
425. PERMANENT AGREEMENTS/DIRECT CERTIFICATION IN NATIONAL SCHOOL
LUNCH, SCHOOL BREAKFAST, AND SPECIAL MILK PROGRAMS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 101-147
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 210; 7 CFR 215; 7 CFR 220; 7 CFR 245
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, July 1, 1990.
Abstract: The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 1989 made
the agreement between the school and the State agency to operate the
school nutrition programs a permanent document to be amended as
necessary. This law also authorized schools to certify children as
eligible for free meals using information obtained directly from food
stamp/AFDC offices attesting that these children are receiving food
stamps or AFDC benefits. This rule implements these statutory
provisions. (89-520)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/28/91 56 FR 24033
NPRM Comment Period End 07/29/91
Final Action 02/00/96
Final Action Effective 03/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB35
_______________________________________________________________________
426. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS--OKLAHOMA
WAIVER AUTHORITY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 97-98, Sec 1338; PL 95-113
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 254
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim rule will extend the Department's authority to
grant waivers to serve urban places in excess of 10,000 people. This
authority expired on September 30, 1985. (94-002)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/00/95
Final Action 03/00/96
Final Action Effective 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB56
_______________________________________________________________________
427. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: CHILD SUPPORT DEDUCTION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2011 to 2032; PL 103-66
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 273
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, September 1, 1994.
Sections 13911 and 13915 of PL 103-66--effective date.
Abstract: This rule is being proposed to implement section 13921 of the
1993 Mickey Leland Childhood Hunger Relief Act which establishes a
deduction for child support paid to a non-household member. (95-001)
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/08/94 59 FR 63265
NPRM Comment Period End 02/06/95
Final Action 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB58
_______________________________________________________________________
428. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: EXCESS SHELTER EXPENSE LIMIT AND STANDARD
UTILITY ALLOWANCES
Priority: Economically Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2011 to 2032; PL 103-66
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 273
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, July 1, 1994, for first increase in excessshelter
expense limit.
Other, Statutory, October 1, 1995, for second increase in excessshelter
expense limit.
Other, Statutory, January 1, 1997, for removal of shelterexpense limit.
Abstract: This action proposes several changes in Food Stamp Program
rules relating to the development and use of standard utility
allowances. The changes are proposed to facilitate use of standard
amounts rather than actual utility expenses in determining the benefits
of food stamp households.
This rule also proposes to implement section 13912 of the Mickey Leland
Childhood Hunger Relief Act which would increase and then eliminate the
current limit on excess shelter expenses that may be deducted from
household income. (93-006)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/22/94 59 FR 60087
NPRM Comment Period End 01/23/95
Final Action 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB59
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429. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: SIMPLIFICATION OF PROGRAM RULES
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2011 to 2032
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 273
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposes several changes in Food Stamp Program
rules relating to Social Security numbers, combined allotments,
residency, excluded resources, contract income, self-employment
expenses, certification periods, the notice of adverse action,
recertification, and suspension under retrospective budgeting. The
changes are being proposed as means to simplify regulatory requirements
and to increase consistency with requirements of the Aid to Families
with Dependent Children (AFDC) program. (93-006)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/11/95 60 FR 2703
NPRM Comment Period End 03/13/95
Final Action Effective 10/00/95
Final Action 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB60
_______________________________________________________________________
430. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: PAYMENT OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF
STATE AGENCIES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2011 to 2032; PL 103-66, sec 13961
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 277
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 1, 1994.
The Act requires funding rate reduction effective 04/01/94.
Abstract: State agencies are reimbursed by FCS at standard or enhanced
Federal reimbursement level for all allowable costs incurred in the
State's operation of the Food Stamp Program. This proposed rule would
reduce the Federal reimbursement rate for State agencies for fraud
control, system development, and immigration status verification to the
standard 50 percent rate. It would also limit the time period during
which State agencies may file a claim for retroactive funding, and
allows the cost of certifying aid to families with dependent children
to be charged to the Food Stamp Program for purposes of Federal
reimbursement. (93-010)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/22/94 59 FR 60079
NPRM Comment Period End 01/23/95
Final Action 01/00/96
Final Action Effective 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB66
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431. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: DEFINITION
OF INDIAN TRIBAL HOUSEHOLD
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 88-525; PL 97-98, sec 1338; PL 95-113
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 253; 7 CFR 254
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule will amend part 253 to permit households
containing a Native American living in ``near areas'' to participate in
the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) regardless
of the Native American's tribal affiliation or age. It will also amend
part 254 to permit households containing a Native American to
participate in FDPIR in Oklahoma regardless of the Native American's
age. (82-217)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/20/87 52 FR 39158
Interim Final Rule 01/11/94 59 FR 01447
Final Action 11/00/95
Final Action Effective 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB67
_______________________________________________________________________
432. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: QUALITY CONTROL PROVISIONS OF THE MICKEY
LELAND CHILDHOOD HUNGER RELIEF ACT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 103-66, sec 13951
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 273; 7 CFR 275
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: To implement quality control changes to the Food Stamp Act
required by section 13951 of the Mickey Leland Childhood Hunger Relief
Act in the following areas: 1) interest on quality control claims, 2)
the formula for determining quality control claim amounts, 3) variance
exclusion for the application of new regulations, 4) time frames for
completion of the arbitration process, 5) time frames for determining
final error rates, the national average payment error rate, and the
amounts of payment claims against State agencies, 6) time frames for
notifying State agencies of payment claims, 7) the addition of specific
criteria for a determination that ``good cause'' exists for not
imposing a payment claim, and 8) the transfer of authority to make
``good cause'' determinations from FNS to the Administrative Law
Judges. These provisions are nondiscretionary and will not result in an
annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more, or a major
increase in costs or prices for consumers, individuals, industries,
Federal, State or local government agencies, or geographical regions.
(93-018)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action Effective 10/01/91
NPRM 06/23/95 60 FR 32615
NPRM Comment Period End 08/22/95
Final Action 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB75
_______________________________________________________________________
433. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: CERTIFICATION PROVISIONS OF THE MICKEY
LELAND CHILDHOOD HUNGER RELIEF ACT
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 5 in Part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0584-AB76
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434. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: UTILITY REIMBURSEMENT EXCLUSION
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2011 to 2032
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 272; 7 CFR 273
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action excludes certain utility reimbursements made by
the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Farmers Home
Administration (FmHA) from income consideration in determining Food
Stamp Program eligibility and benefits. (94-012)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/16/94 59 FR 30864
Final Action Effective 08/01/94
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB79
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435. NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH, SPECIAL MILK, SCHOOL BREAKFAST, CHILD
AND ADULT CARE FOOD AND SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS: PURCHASE OF FOOD
PRODUCTS PRODUCED IN THE U.S
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 101-237
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 210; 7 CFR 215; 7 CFR 220; 7 CFR 225; 7 CFR 226
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: USDA has always encouraged the domestic consumption of
nutritious agricultural products through the food assistance programs.
However, PL 100-237, enacted January 8, 1988, requires recipient
agencies participating in the Child Nutrition and Commodity
Distribution Programs to purchase, whenever possible, only food
products that are produced in the U.S. The statute allows exceptions to
meet unusual or ethnic food preferences and further exempted Alaska,
Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The statute allows for
additional exemptions by the Secretary ``for such other circumstances
as the Secretary considers appropriate.'' FNS published an interim rule
pertaining to Part 250, Food Donations, to implement this and other
requirements on July 21, 1988. A final regulation was published July
22, 1993. This rule is only amending rules for food donations, not each
of the affected programs. FNS intends to issue final rules to include
statutory ``Buy American'' provisions in the regulations for the School
Lunch, Milk, Breakfast, Child and Adult Care, and Summer Food Service
Programs. (93-020)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 03/00/96
Final Action Effective 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB82
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436. TREATMENT OF EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 101-392; PL 101-624; PL 102-237; PL 102-325
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 272; 7 CFR 273
Legal Deadline:
Final, Statutory, August 1, 1991, PL 101-624.
Final, Statutory, August 1, 1991, PL 101-392.
Final, Statutory, February 1, 1992, PL 102-237.
Final, Statutory, October 1, 1992, PL 102-325 - Tribal LoanProgram.
Final, Statutory, August 1, 1993, PL 102-325 - Title IX Exclusion.
Abstract: This action finalizes provisions of P.L. 101-624 governing
the treatment of educational assistance as excluded income or
resources. It finalizes provisions of P.L. 102-325 which prohibits
Federal educational assistance provided under Title IV or Part E of
Title XIII of the Higher Education Act from being considered as income
and resources for food stamp purposes. It finalizes provisions of P.L.
101-392 which prohibits counting certain educational assistance funded
by the Perkins Act as income or resources when determining the
eligibility and benefits of student households. It finalizes provisions
of P.L. 102-237 which provide that educational monies are excluded from
income when they are awarded to a person enrolled at a recognized
institution of post-secondary education, at a school for the
handicapped, in a vocational education program, or in a program that
provides for completion of a secondary school diploma or obtaining the
equivalent. Also, such monies are excluded from income to the extent
that they do not exceed the amount used for or made available as an
allowance determined by the school, institution, program, or other
grantor, for tuition, mandatory fees (including the rental or purchase
of any equipment, materials, and supplies related to the pursuit of the
course of study involved), books, supplies, transportation, and other
miscellaneous personal expenses (other than living expenses), of the
student incidental to attending such school, institution, or program
and to the extent the loans include any origination fees and insurance
premiums. The provisions of the statutes become effective on the dates
of the legal deadlines whether regulations have been published or not.
(94-016)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/01/93 58 FR 58463
NPRM Comment Period End 01/03/94
Final Action 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
RIN: 0584-AB84
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437. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: REVISIONS IN USE AND DISCLOSURE OF
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY RETAIL FOOD STORES AND WHOLESALE FOOD CONCERNS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 103-225; 7 USC 2018(c)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 278.1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule sets forth changes required by provisions
of the Food Stamp Program Improvements Act of 1994, PL 103-225, Title
II, 108-109 (1994). The purpose of this rule is to implement these
statutory changes to the Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended. It would
permit the use and disclosure of information provided by stores to
State and Federal law enforcement and investigative agencies for the
purposes of administering or enforcing the Food Stamp Act, and
establishes penalties against persons who misuse any of the
information. (94-022)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/12/95 60 FR 25625
NPRM Comment Period End 06/12/95
Final Action 12/00/95
Final Action Effective 01/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
RIN: 0584-AB87
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438. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT AND
SERVICES; REDUCTION IN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2011 to 2032
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 277
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule proposes to increase the cost thresholds above
which prior written Federal approval of State automated data processing
(ADP) equipment and services acquisitions is required for Federal
financial participation. The effect of the proposed changes would be a
reduction in State reporting requirements. Additionally, a State
request for funding would be deemed to have provisionally met the prior
approval requirement if the Food and Consumer Service (FCS) does not
approve, disapprove, or request additional information about the
request within 60 days of the agency's letter to the State
acknowledging its receipt. Finally, this rule proposes to eliminate the
requirement that State agencies submit written information pertaining
to the State biennial security reviews. States would be required to
maintain copies of the report and pertinent supporting documentation
for FCS review. (94-202)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/31/95 60 FR 38972
NPRM Comment Period End 09/29/95
Final Action 12/00/95
Final Action Effective 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________
439. MONTHLY REPORTING ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS PROVISION OF FOOD
STAMP PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1994
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 103-225
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 273.21
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 25, 1994.
Abstract: Establishes special monthly reporting requirements for
households living on Indian reservations. (94-013)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/06/95 60 FR 29767
NPRM Comment Period End 08/07/95
Final Action 02/00/96
Final Action Effective 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB98
_______________________________________________________________________
440. WAIVER AUTHORITY UNDER THE STATE PROCESSING PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 7 USC 612(c); 7 USC 1431(b); 7 USC
1431(e); 7 USC 1446(a-1); 7 USC 1859; 15 USC 713(c); 22 USC 1922; 42
USC 1751; 42 USC 1755; 42 USC 1758; 42 USC 1760; 42 USC 1762(a); 42 USC
3030(a); 42 USC 5179 to 5180; ...
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 250
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule amends the Food Distribution Program
regulations by giving the Food and Consumer Service authority to waive
provisions contained in the Food Distribution Program regulations at 7
CFR part 250. This authority would be used to conduct, in one or more
areas of the United States, demonstration projects designed to test
program changes to determine whether the changes would improve the
State processing of donated foods. (94-023)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/13/95 60 FR 18781
NPRM Comment Period End 05/15/95
Final Action 10/00/95
Final Action Effective 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB99
_______________________________________________________________________
441. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND
CHILDREN (WIC): IMPLEMENTATION OF WIC MANDATES OF THE HEALTHY MEALS FOR
HEALTHY AMERICANS ACT OF 1994
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1786
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 246
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule implements the WIC-related reauthorization
provisions mandated in Pub. L. 103-448, the Healthy Meals for Healthy
Americans Act of 1994. All of the WIC-related provisions may be deemed
nondiscretionary. These provisions include: counting the unborn child
of an otherwise income-ineligible pregnant woman, allowing State
agencies to deem income-eligible pregnant women presumptively eligible
for a period not to exceed 60 days, an increase in the national
breastfeeding promotion and support expenditure, and a requirement that
Medicaid managed care providers be included in the programs to which
WIC must make referrals. (95-004)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/00/96
Final Action Effective 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________
442. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM: CHILD NUTRITION
IMPROVEMENT AND OLDER AMERICAN ACT AMENDMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 101-147; PL 102-342; PL 102-375
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 226
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This interim rule implements changes required in the Child
and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) by the Child Nutrition and WIC
Reauthorization Act of 1989 (P.L. 101-147), the Child Nutrition
Improvement Act of 1992 (P.L. 102-342) and the Older Americans Act
Amendments of 1992 (P.L. 102-375) by: (1) allowing the Governor of a
State to designate a State administering agency for the adult day care
component of the Program that is different from the State agency which
administers the child care component; (2) changing the basis for making
commodities available to State agencies; (3) permitting private for-
profit child care centers to participate in CACFP if at least 25
percent of their enrolled children or 25 percent of their licensed
capacity, whichever is less, are Title XX recipients; (4) allowing
adult day care centers to participate in the CACFP if they provide day
care services to qualified persons in a group setting outside their
homes, or in a group living arrangement; and (5) making three specific
technical adjustments in Program regulations. This interim rule also
makes a discretionary change which allows households participating in
the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) to be
categorically eligible as free meal recipients under the CACFP. These
changes are intended to reduce the level of administrative burden at
the Federal, State and local levels. (95-009)
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 12/00/95
Final Action 03/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________
443. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL WORK
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2017(d) Food Stamp Act
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 271; 7 CFR 273
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposes to amend Food Stamp Program regulations
to prohibit an increase in food stamp benefits when a household's
Federal, State or local welfare assistance payment decreases as a
result of a penalty for failure to comply with a Federal, State or
local welfare program requirement. The revision is necessary to more
fully implement congressional intent that the Food Stamp Program should
reinforce, not mitigate, another program's penalties. (95-012)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/08/95 60 FR 40311
NPRM Comment Period End 09/22/95
Final Action 11/00/95
Final Action Effective 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
RIN: 0584-AC08
_______________________________________________________________________
444. FSP: RETAILER DELINQUENT DEBT COLLECTION: OFFSETTING
FEDERAL INCOME TAX REFUND
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 98-369; PL 100-203; PL 100-485; PL 102-164
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 278.6
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule notifies the public that FCS will begin offsetting
Federal income tax refunds in 1997 to collect delinquent debts against
food stamp retailers. These debts represent monetary penalties which
FCS assessed against retailers who have violated Food Stamp Program
rules and regulations. The offset will be made from Federal income tax
refunds payable to retailers who are on FCS' records as having
delinquent debts. This rule implements authority granted by the Cash
Management Improvements Act, as amended. (95-014)
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/00/96
Final Action Effective 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
RIN: 0584-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________
445. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS TO THE PUBLIC
Priority: Other
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 5 USC 552
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 295.1 to 295.10
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The regulatory action is necessary to update the
administrative information made available to the public on how to
access agency information under the Freedom of Information Act. (95-
019)
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 03/00/96
Final Action Effective 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________
446. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: MAXIMUM ALLOTMENTS FOR HAWAII,
ALASKA, GUAM, AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 103-81
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 1995.
Abstract: This notice announces the allotments for Alaska, Hawaii,
Guam, and the Virgin Islands. (95-016)
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Rep, Department of
Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AC16
_______________________________________________________________________
447. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: MAXIMUM ALLOTMENTS FOR 48 STATES
AND DC, AND INCOME ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS AND DEDUCTIONS FOR 48 STATES AND
DC, ALASKA, HAWAII, GUAM, AND VIRGIN ISLANDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 103-81
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 1995.
Food Stamp Act as amended requires allotments and deductions to be
adjusted every October 1.
Abstract: This notice announces the maximum allotments for the 48
States and DC, the income eligibility standards and deductions for the
48 States, DC, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and the Virgin Islands. (95-017)
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Food and Consumer Service (FCS)
_______________________________________________________________________
448. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND
CHILDREN (WIC): FOOD COST CONTAINMENT REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 246
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/15/90 55 FR 9709
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this
action.
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________
449. NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM: REVIEW OF FREE AND REDUCED
PRICE APPLICATION UNDER THE COORDINATED REVIEW EFFORT
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 210
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 202 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________
450. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND
CHILDREN (WIC): INFANT FORMULA PROCUREMENT ACT OF 1992
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 246
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB52
_______________________________________________________________________
451. FSP: TARGETING FOR INCOME AND ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 272
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 02/02/88 51 FR 07178
Final Action 09/00/97
Final Action Effective 09/00/97
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB74
_______________________________________________________________________
452. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM REGULATORY REVIEW: ALASKA, PUERTO
RICO, COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS, AND DEMONSTRATION
PROJECTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2011 to 2032
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 271; 7 CFR 272; 7 CFR 282; 7 CFR 284; 7 CFR 285
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action proposes to amend Food Stamp Program rules
affecting Alaska, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,
Puerto Rico, and demonstration projects. This action is one result of a
comprehensive page by page review of all existing Food Stamp Program
regulations which was conducted in response to the President's efforts
to reform the Federal regulatory system. The changes will eliminate
prescriptive detailed processes and empower States to set their own
procedures for case management and customer service; eliminate outdated
and redundant regulatory requirements; and emphasize recipient
responsibility for applying and reporting their circumstances properly.
(95-015)
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department
of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AC14
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Completed Actions
Food and Consumer Service (FCS)
_______________________________________________________________________
453. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 271; 7 CFR 272; 7 CFR 273
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/21/95 60 FR 48865
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________
454. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM: PROHIBITION OF
INSTITUTIONALIZED ADULTS
Priority: Other
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 226
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn - Reconsidering
program direction & streamlining
program 05/01/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB21
_______________________________________________________________________
455. BENEFIT DELIVERY RULE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 272; 7 CFR 274
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/25/95 60 FR 20178
Final Action Effective 09/01/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB32
_______________________________________________________________________
456. CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS: REVISION OF INFANT MEAL PATTERNS FOR
THE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 210; 7 CFR 220; 7 CFR 226
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn due to increase in
cost to budget. 05/01/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB34
_______________________________________________________________________
457. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: RESOURCE PROVISION FROM THE MICKEY LELAND
MEMORIAL DOMESTIC HUNGER RELIEF ACT OF 1990
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 273.8
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/21/95 60 FR 43347
Final Action Effective 09/20/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB40
_______________________________________________________________________
458. WIC FARMERS' MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 248
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/27/95 60 FR 49739
Final Action Effective 10/01/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB43
_______________________________________________________________________
459. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND
CHILDREN (WIC): HOMELESSNESS/MIGRANCY AS NUTRITIONAL RISK CONDITIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 246
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/19/95 60 FR 19487
Final Action Effective 04/19/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB53
_______________________________________________________________________
460. NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM, STATE ADMIN. EXPENSE FUNDS AND
DETERMINING ELIG. FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS AND FREE MILK IN
SCHOOLS: TECH. CORRECTIONS TO COORDINATED REVIEW EFFORT RULE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 210; 7 CFR 235; 7 CFR 245
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Combined with RIN 0584-AC10 06/23/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB63
_______________________________________________________________________
461. CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS: NUTRITION OBJECTIVES FOR SCHOOL
MEALS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 210; 7 CFR 220
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/13/95 60 FR 31188
Final Action Effective 07/13/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________
462. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: ELIGIBILITY
AND BENEFITS
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 253
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn due to other
regulatory priorities. 08/18/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________
463. COLLECTING FOOD STAMP RECIPIENT CLAIMS FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX
REFUNDS AND FEDERAL SALARIES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 271.2; 7 CFR 272.2; 7 CFR 273.18
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/01/95 60 FR 45990
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246
RIN: 0584-AB89
_______________________________________________________________________
464. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: DISQUALIFICATION PENALTIES FOR INTENTIONAL
PROGRAM VIOLATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 272; 7 CFR 273
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/22/95 60 FR 43513
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB91
_______________________________________________________________________
465. NUTRITION OBJECTIVES FOR SCHOOL MEALS--FOOD-BASED ALTERNATIVES
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 210; 7 CFR 220
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/13/95 60 FR 31188
Final Action Effective 07/13/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2760
RIN: 0584-AB94
BILLING CODE 3410-30-F
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Prerule Stage
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
466. FSIS AGENDA FOR CHANGE: REGULATORY REVIEW; FOOD
STANDARDS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 21 USC 601 et seq; 21 USC 601 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 301 to 350; 9 CFR 381
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is undertaking
a comprehensive review of its regulatory procedures and requirements to
determine which are still needed and which are to be reconsidered,
streamlined, or eliminated. This review is an integral part of the FSIS
initiative to improve the safety of meat and poultry products by
modernizing the Agency's system of food safety regulations, and it
carries out the President's directive, as part of the Reinvention of
Government initiative, to conduct a page-by-page review of all FSIS
regulations to identify candidates for repeal or reform. A thorough
review of FSIS's regulations is needed to prepare for implementation of
the recently proposed Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
(HACCP) regulations and a new food safety strategy that will reduce
reliance on command-and-control regulations and increase reliance on
science-based preventive measures and performance standards to improve
food safety. This review and any changes in FSIS regulations that are
necessary to make them compatible with HACCP will be completed prior to
implementation of HACCP.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 12/00/95
ANPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Paula M. Cohen, Director, Regulations Development,
Policy, Evaluation and Planning Staff, Department of Agriculture, Food
Safety and Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-7164
RIN: 0583-AB89
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
467. FOOD ADDITIVES AND GRAS SUBSTANCES USED AS INGREDIENTS IN MEAT
FOOD AND POULTRY PRODUCTS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 21 USC 451 et seq; 21 USC 601 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 318; 9 CFR 381
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would amend the Federal meat and poultry
products inspection regulations to simplify the procedures by which
FSIS approves food additives and Generally Recognized as Safe
substances to be used as ingredients in meat food products and poultry
products. The proposed rule will be developed in cooperation with the
Food and Drug Administration to make the Federal regulation of food
additives and other substances that may be used as ingredients in meat
food and poultry products more efficient and uniform.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Judith A. Segal, Director, Policy, Evaluation and
Planning Staff, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection
Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-7773
RIN: 0583-AB02
_______________________________________________________________________
468. FOOD STANDARDS: REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCESSED MEAT AND POULTRY
PRODUCTS NAMED BY USE OF AN EXPRESSED NUTRIENT CONTENT CLAIM AND A
STANDARDIZED TERM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 21 USC 451 et seq; 21 USC 601 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 319; 9 CFR 381
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would amend the Federal meat and poultry
products inspection regulations to establish a standard of identity and
composition for meat and poultry products that qualify to use nutrient
content claims associated with a standardized product name, e.g.,
``fat-free bologna.'' This action stems from the nutrition labeling
rulemaking which allows modified versions of certain standardized
products.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Charles Edwards, Director, Product Assessment Division,
Regulatory Programs, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and
Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 254-2565
RIN: 0583-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________
469. PATHOGEN REDUCTION; HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL
POINTS (HACCP) SYSTEMS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 6 in Part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0583-AB69
_______________________________________________________________________
470. USE OF TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE ON RAW, UNCHILLED POULTRY CARCASSES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 21 USC 451 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 381
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would amend the poultry products
inspection regulations to permit the application of trisodium phosphate
(TSP) on raw, unchilled poultry carcasses. TSP would be permitted as an
antimicrobial agent on raw, unchilled poultry carcasses. Tests
conducted by industry and FSIS have shown that the use of TSP reduces
microbial populations on raw, unchilled poultry carcasses. This
proposed rule is in response to a petition filed by Rhone-Poulenc,
Inc., Cranbury, New Jersey.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Kenneth Peterson, Slaughter Inspection Standards and
Procedures Division, Science and Technology, Department of Agriculture,
Food Safety and Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-3219
RIN: 0583-AB80
_______________________________________________________________________
471. NUTRITION LABELING; NEW PRODUCT CATEGORIES AND REFERENCE
AMOUNTS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 21 USC 601 et seq; 21 USC 451 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 381
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would amend the Federal meat and poultry
products inspection regulations by adding three new product categories
and reference amounts to the new product categories and reference
amounts chart. FSIS has received requests through public comments and
the labeling application process to add new product categories and
reference amounts for ``Beans with meat, plain or in sauce,''
``Appetizers,'' and ``Major condiments.'' FSIS is also proposing to
allow manufacturers of meal-type products packaged in volumes greater
than one serving to be labeled as the fractional statement of the
promoted serving size (e.g., 1/2 package, 1/4 package).
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Charles Edwards, Director, Product Assessment Division,
Regulatory Programs, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and
Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 254-2565
RIN: 0583-AB81
_______________________________________________________________________
472. ELIMINATION OF PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
FACILITIES EQUIPMENT AND CERTAIN PARTIAL QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 7 in Part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0583-AB93
_______________________________________________________________________
473. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN MEAT PRODUCTS AND
POULTRY PRODUCTS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 8 in Part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0583-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________
474. CONTINUOUS CHILLING OF SPLIT TURKEY PORTIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 21 USC 451 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 381
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would amend the poultry products
inspection regulations to permit the chilling of split turkey portions
in a continuous chiller. Under the current regulations, turkey
carcasses must be intact in one piece before they may be chilled in a
continuous chiller. They may not be continuously chiller if they have
been split into major portions unless the carcasses have been trimmed
or otherwise salvaged. This amendment would permit establishments to
intentionally split dressed turkey carcasses into major portions prior
to being placed into a continuous chiller. Permitting the splitting of
whole turkey carcasses into major portions prior to chilling would have
several benefits. First, it would improve public safety by reducing the
amount of time needed to cool the whole carcasses. A decrease in the
chilling time significantly diminishes the period that the carcass
portion is in the ``danger zone'' for microbial growth. The process
itself would not cause the product to become adulterated or
unwholesome. Second, it would provide the inspector with easier access
to the interior of the carcass. This in turn would allow for a better
visual inspection of the cavity than is possible with a whole carcass.
Finally, the separated portions of the carcass would be appropriately
handled immediately after splitting. The white meat portion would
immediately be chilled to the proper temperature for direct sale to
consumers while the dark meat portion, which is usually processed,
could be directly deboned and used in further processed cooked
products. This rulemaking is being initiated in response to a petition
received in November 1994.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Alice M. Thaler, Slaughter Inspection Standards and
Procedures Division, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and
Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-3119
RIN: 0583-AB95
_______________________________________________________________________
475. IDENTIFICATION OF THE ORIGIN OF SAUSAGE CASINGS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 21 USC 451 et seq; 21 USC 601 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 381
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Food Safety and Inspection Service has been petitioned by
the State of Connecticut to amend the Federal meat inspection
regulations to require that natural sausage casings be labeled as to
their animal origin, i.e., species of livestock from which the casing
is made. The regulation change is requested so that consumers may more
easily select products on the basis of animal origin as needed to
conform to religious or other dietary restrictions.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Cheryl Wade, Director, Food Labeling Division,
Regulatory Programs, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and
Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 254-2590
RIN: 0583-AB98
_______________________________________________________________________
476. GLYCERINE USED AS A HUMECTANT IN SHELF STABLE MEAT
SNACKS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 21 USC 601 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 317
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to
amend the Federal meat inspection regulations to permit the use of food
grade glycerine as a humectant in shelf stable meat snacks. It is
proposing that the glycerine be used at a level not to exceed 2 percent
of the formulation weight of the product. This proposed rule is in
response to a petition submitted by the American Association of Meat
Processors (AAMP), Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. As a humectant,
glycerine controls moisture in meat products and, at the 2 percent
level, it reduces the amount of water available for microbial growth to
occur. This use is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by FDA.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Charles Edwards, Director, Product Assessment Division,
Regulatory Programs, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and
Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 254-2565
RIN: 0583-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
477. REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN COUNTRY IMPORT CERTIFICATION AND LIVE
ANIMAL IMPORTATION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: PL 99-198
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 327; 9 CFR 381
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will respond to amendments to the Federal Meat
Inspection Act by the Food Security Act of 1985. The amendments require
that FSIS periodically certify residue control programs submitted by
foreign countries desiring to export meat and poultry products to the
United States. The amendments also provide the Secretary with the
authority to issue an order prohibiting the importation of livestock
for immediate slaughter that have been administered a drug or
antibiotic banned for use in the United States.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/26/88 53 FR 27998
NPRM Comment Period End 09/26/88
Reproposal 03/09/90 55 FR 8956
Reproposal Comment Period End 04/09/90
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Lawrence Skinner, Director, Foreign Programs Division,
International Programs, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and
Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6933
RIN: 0583-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________
478. NUTRITION LABELING: HEALTH CLAIMS ON MEAT AND POULTRY PRODUCTS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 21 USC 601 et seq; 21 USC 451 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 381
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will amend the Federal meat and poultry products
inspection regulations to permit the use of health claims that
characterize the relationship of a substance to a disease-related or
health-related condition on labeling of meat and poultry products. The
rule will also establish a labeling application process for such health
claims. This action stems from the final nutrition labeling
regulations.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/25/94 59 FR 27144
NPRM Comment Period End 07/25/94
Final Action 11/00/95
Final Action Effective 05/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Charles Edwards, Director, Product Assessment Division,
Regulatory Programs, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and
Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 254-2565
RIN: 0583-AB64
_______________________________________________________________________
479. TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE AS A POST-CHILL ANTIMICROBIAL TREATMENT
FOR RAW POULTRY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 21 USC 451 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 381
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will amend the poultry products inspection
regulations to permit the use of trisodium phosphate as a post-chill
antimicrobial treatment for inspected and passed raw poultry products.
FSIS has received a petition from Rhone-Poulenc, Inc., Cranbury, New
Jersey, to use this substance as a processing aid in post-chill poultry
slaughter operations.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/05/94 59 FR 551
NPRM Comment Period End 03/07/94
Final Action 12/00/95
Final Action Effective 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: William O. James, Director, Slaughter Inspection
Standards and Procedures Division, Department of Agriculture, Food
Safety and Inspection Service, Science and Technology, Washington, DC
20250
Phone: 202 720-3219
RIN: 0583-AB65
_______________________________________________________________________
480. USE OF SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE AND FOOD STARCH--MODIFIED AS
BINDERS IN CURED PORK PRODUCTS
Priority: Routine and Frequent
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 21 USC 601 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 318
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) plans to
increase the permitted use level of food starch-modified and approve
the use of soy protein concentrate in certain cured pork products. The
technical effect of these substances when added to product is to reduce
water purge (pumped brine) from the product. Both of these substances
are listed in the Food and Drug Administration regulations as generally
recognized as safe for use in foods in accordance with good
manufacturing practice. The technical data and information supplied by
the petitioners (Central Soya, Fort Wayne, IN, and the National Starch
and Chemical Company, Bridgewater, NJ), have been received and it has
been determined that the use of these substances is functional and
suitable for the intended purpose. This rule only makes minor,
technical changes to the chart of substances approved for use in meat
products.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 11/00/95
Final Action Effective 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Charles Edwards, Director, Product Assessment Division,
Regulatory Programs, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and
Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 254-2565
RIN: 0583-AB82
_______________________________________________________________________
481. PRIOR LABEL APPROVAL PROCESS
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 9 in Part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0583-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________
482. SODIUM CITRATE BUFFERED WITH CITRIC ACID AS A MEANS
OF EXTENDING THE SHELF-LIFE OF CURED AND UNCURED MEAT AND POULTRY
PRODUCTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 21 USC 601 et seq; 21 USC 451 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 318; 9 CFR 381
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will amend the Federal meat and poultry products
inspection regulations to permit the use of sodium citrate buffered
with citric acid in cured and uncured meat and poultry products. The
technical effect of this buffered sodium citrate is to inhibit the
growth of certain microorganisms, consequently, extending the product's
shelf-life. Sodium citrate and citric acid are listed in the Food and
Drug Administration regulations as generally recognized as safe for use
in foods in accordance with good manufacturing practice. The technical
data and information supplied by the petitioner (Alsmeyer Food
Consulting, Potomac, Maryland) have been reviewed and it has been
determined that the use of this substance is functional and suitable
for the intended purpose. This rule only makes minor, technical changes
to the chart and the table of substances approved for use in meat and
poultry products.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 11/00/95
Final Action Effective 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Charles Edwards, Director, Product Assessment Division,
Regulatory Programs, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and
Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 254-2565
RIN: 0583-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
483. NUTRITION LABELING OF GROUND BEEF AND HAMBURGER
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 381
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/24/94 59 FR 26916
NPRM Extension of Comment Period07/05/94 59 FR 34396
NPRM Comment Period End 07/08/94
NPRM Extension of Comment Period
End 08/22/94
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Charles Edwards
Phone: 202 254-2565
RIN: 0583-AB74
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Completed Actions
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
_______________________________________________________________________
484. POULTRY PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY MECHANICAL SEPARATION AND
PRODUCTS IN WHICH SUCH POULTRY PRODUCTS ARE USED
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 381
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 11/03/95 60 FR 55962
Final Action Effective 11/04/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: John W. McCutcheon
Phone: 202 720-2709
RIN: 0583-AB68
_______________________________________________________________________
485. TRANSPORTING UNDENATURED POULTRY FEET TO OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS
FOR PROCESSING PRIOR TO EXPORT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 381
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/21/95 60 FR 43356
Final Action Effective 09/20/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Alice Thaler, Chief
Phone: 202 720-3219
RIN: 0583-AB84
_______________________________________________________________________
486. USE OF THE TERM ``FRESH'' ON THE LABELING OF RAW POULTRY
PRODUCTS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 381
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/25/95 60 FR 44396
Final Action Effective 08/26/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Agency Contact: Charles Edwards
Phone: 202 254-2565
RIN: 0583-AB86
_______________________________________________________________________
487. REDUCTION OF ACCREDITATION FEES FOR FSIS-ACCREDITED
LABORATORIES
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 318; 9 CFR 381; 9 CFR 391
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/19/95 60 FR 19491
Final Action Effective 04/19/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dr. Jess Rajan, Chief
Phone: 202 205-0679
RIN: 0583-AB87
_______________________________________________________________________
488. PRODUCTS FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES ELIGIBLE FOR IMPORT
INTO THE UNITED STATES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 21 USC 601 et seq; 21 USC 451 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 327; 9 CFR 381
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Food Safety and Inspection Service is amending those
paragraphs of the imported products sections of the Federal meat and
poultry products inspection regulations that contain the phrase, ``at
least equal to'' by replacing that phrase with the words ``equivalent
to.'' This action will amend language in the Federal meat and poultry
products inspection regulations to correctly reflect the language used
in the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, which was enacted to comply with
the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, 1994 (GATT).
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 07/28/95 60 FR 38667
Final Action Effective 09/26/95
Final Action 10/23/95 60 FR 54296
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Paula M. Cohen, Director, Regulations Development,
Policy, Evaluation and Planning Staff, Department of Agriculture, Food
Safety and Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-7164
RIN: 0583-AB88
_______________________________________________________________________
489. USE OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AS A HOG SCALD AGENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 21 USC 601 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 318
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would amend the Federal meat inspection
regulations to permit the use of potassium hydroxide as a hog scald
agent. Potassium hydroxide is chemically similar to sodium hydroxide,
another approved hog scald agent; however, potassium has been exchanged
for the sodium. Potassium hydroxide is more soluble in water than other
processing aids used in hog scald agents. As a result, hog scald agents
formulated with other substances. Potassium hydroxide is affirmed as
GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1631 and is approved for direct use in food as a
pH control agent and processing aid. This rulemaking is being initiated
in response to a petition received in March 1995. The petitioner wa s
granted approval to use the process. The regulatory action is being
delayed due to other priorities.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 10/23/95 60 FR 54295
Final Action Effective 12/22/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dr. Michael Gabriel, Slaughter Inspection Standards and
Procedures Division, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and
Inspection Service, Science and Technology, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-3219
RIN: 0583-AB96
_______________________________________________________________________
490. TERMINATION OF DESIGNATION OF THE STATE OF WEST
VIRGINIA WITH RESPECT TO THE INSPECTION OF POULTRY PRODUCTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 21 USC 451 et seq
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 381
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Food Safety and Inspection Service is amending the
poultry products inspection regulations by changing the designation of
inspection from Federal to the State of West Virginia in sections
381.221 and 381.224. The State of West Virginia recently passed
legislation which gives the State authority to provide inspection for
poultry products produced and sold within West Virginia.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 09/26/95 60 FR 49494
Final Action Effective 11/27/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Dr. Connie L. Bacon, Acting Director, Federal State
Relations, Inspection Operations, Department of Agriculture, Food
Safety and Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6313
RIN: 0583-AB99
BILLING CODE 3410-DM-F
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Prerule Stage
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
_______________________________________________________________________
491. REGULATION GOVERNING THE FINANCING OF COMMERCIAL
SALES OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES (PL 480, TITLE I)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1701 to 1705; 7 USC 1736a; 7 USC 1736c; 7 USC
5676; EO 1220
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This ANPRM requests comments on how the procedures for
arranging the purchase and shipment of commodities under the Public Law
480, Title I program, or any and all parts of the program, could be
improved. It also asks for comments on three specific issues which have
been raised in recent years:
Could the purchase authorization be eliminated, with relevant portions
placed in the regulations or the Invitations for Bids?
Should the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) pay suppliers directly
for the costs which are financed by CCC instead of requiring the
importing country to open letters of credit?
Should CCC finance commodity contracts on a cost and freight basis,
under which the commodity supplier also provides the ocean
transportation?
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 09/13/95 60 FR 47495
ANPRM Comment Period End 11/12/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Robert Riston, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 4957 South Building,
14th and Independence Ave.,SW, Washington, DC 20250-1060
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
_______________________________________________________________________
492. DIRECT CREDIT PROGRAMS (GSM-201 AND GSM-301) RISK ASSURANCE
PROGRAM (GSM-101) CCC BARTER PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 15 USC 714(c) to 714(f); 07 USC 17070; 07 USC 5602;
07 USC 5621; 07 USC 5661; 07 USC 5662; 07 USC 5676
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1487; 7 CFR 1495; 7 CFR 1491; 7 CFR 1492
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The CCC is issuing a proposed rule to delete the regulations
for the Direct Credit Programs (GSM-201 and GSM-301), Risk Assurance
Program (GSM-101), and CCC Barter Program. CCC is proposing to delete
these regulations because they are obsolete.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Riston, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 4957 South Building,
14th Street & Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________
493. SUGAR IMPORT LICENSING
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 19 USC 1202
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1530 subpart A; 7 CFR 1530 subpart B; 7 CFR 1530
subpart C
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This advance notice of proposed rulemaking addresses some
administrative changes to the sugar import licensing programs. These
changes are intended to increase the regulatory efficiency, assist in
verifying program compliance and provide for the adherence of the
applicable sugar provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 05/04/94 59 FR 23017
ANPRM Comment Period End 07/08/94
NPRM 12/31/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Robert Riston, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 4957 South Building,
Washington, DC 20250-1000
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________
494. EXPORT SALES REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 5712
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 20
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Regulation to be revised to add sunflowerseed and
sunflowerseed oil to the list of commodities to be reported under the
Export Sales Reporting requirements.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Riston, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 4957 South Building,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________
495. LIMITATION ON IMPORTS OF MEAT
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 84-540; 7 USC 1854; EO 12188; EO 11539
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 16
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Uruguay Round Agreements Act repealed the Meat Import Act
of 1979. As a result, the above regulation is no longer necessary and
may be expunged from the CFR.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/31/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Riston, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 4957 South Building,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________
496. SECTION 22 IMPORT FEES
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.
Legal Authority: PL 103-465
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 6.50 to 6.55; 7 CFR 6.66; 7 CFR 6.57
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule would eliminate the import licensing system
for sugar exempted from the Section 22 import licensing fee. The fee on
raw sugar was suspended in 1985 and eliminated on January 1, 1995 as a
result of the Uruguay Round Agreements. Importations of sugar for the
manufacture of polyhydric alcohol have entered against licenses issued
under authority of 7 CFR 1530 and not under this program. With the
complete elimination of the import fee, this CFR subpart can be
deleted.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/01/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Riston, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 4957 South Building,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________
497. REENTRY OF COTTON INTO THE UNITED STATES
Priority: Other
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.
Legal Authority: PL 103-465
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 6.71 to 6.75
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule would eliminate the requirement and
procedures to obtain certificates from the Secretary of Agriculture in
order to reenter U.S. cotton into the United States against an
offsetting unsubsidized cotton export. This was a provision for ex-
quota entry of U.S. cotton under certain circumstances because Section
22 provided for a zero quota on the reentry of cotton grown in the
United States. As a result of the Uruguay Round Agreements, this
provision has been eliminated from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States and the ban on the reentry of U.S. cotton has been
replaced by a tariff-rate quota on cotton imported from any country.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/01/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Riston, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 4957 South Building,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________
498. CALCULATION OF MARKET STABILIZATION PRICE
Priority: Other
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.
Legal Authority: Presidential Proclamation 5002, 47 FR 54269
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 6.100 to 6.102
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed rule would eliminate the requirement that the
Secretary of Agriculture calculate and publish a market stabilization
price for sugar to establish a basis for liquidated damages in the
Sugar Re-export Programs. Since 1990, the MSP has not been used for any
purpose in the re-export programs, and the Secretary has not published
an MSP since 1989. The MSP was used for two separate regulatory
functions since its inception, which are no longer used. Thus this CFR
subpart can be deleted.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/01/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Riston, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 4957 South Building,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA49
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
_______________________________________________________________________
499. REGULATIONS GOVERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MARKET PROMOTION
PROGRAM (MPP) OVERSEAS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1485
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1736; 7 CFR 1485
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These regulations are promulgated to provide minimum
requirements and criteria for parties interested in participating in
the Market Promotion Program (MPP) as authorized by the Agricultural
Trade Act of 1978, as amended, and how they may apply and participate.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/26/90 55 FR 17618
NPRM Comment Period End 06/26/90
Interim Final Rule 08/16/91 56 FR 40745
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 10/15/91 56 FR 40745
Second Interim Final Rule 11/17/93 58 FR 60549
Third Interim Final Rule 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Barry D. Abromovage, Regulatory Coordinator, Department
of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 4957 South Building,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA24
_______________________________________________________________________
500. SECTION 22 IMPORT QUOTAS
Priority: Economically Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: EO 3019
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 6.20 to 6.34
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 1995.
Abstract: Provides for quotas for certain dairy and other agricultural
products to prevent material interference with the domestic price
support program for these commodities. In the case of dairy products,
controls are administered through a licensing procedure so that the
quotas may be allocated in a fair and equitable manner among importers
and users. A fee is charged for each license issued to recover the
costs of administering the licensing system. Procedures used to
implement section 22 import quotas will need to be revised as the
Uruguay Round multilateral trade agreement is implemented.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 06/02/94 59 FR 28495
ANPRM Comment Period End 08/01/94
Interim Final Rule 05/02/95 60 FR 21425
Interim Final Rule 09/13/95 60 FR 47453
Interim Final Rule 10/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Riston, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 4957 South Building,
Washington, D. C. 20250
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________
501. CCC EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE PROGRAM (GSM-102) AND CCC
INTERMEDIATE EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE PROGRAM (GSM-103)
Priority: Economically Significant
Legal Authority: 15 USC 714(b); 15 USC 714(f); 7 USC 5602; 7 USC 5622;
7 USC 5661; 7 USC 5663; 7 USC 5664; 7 USC 5676
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1493
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed Rule will amend regulations for CCC export
credit guarantee programs by adding a new subpart D, supplier credit
guarantee program. Subpart D will establish the terms and conditions by
which U.S. exporters of U.S. agricultural commodities and products may
obtain CCC credit guarantees for short term credits extended directly
to foreign buyers
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/06/91 56 FR 25998
Final Rule 10/19/94 59 FR 52866
Proposed Rule 07/19/95 60 FR 37025
Final Rule 01/01/96
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Riston, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 4957 South Building,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________
502. REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE FINANCING OF COMMERCIAL SALES OF
AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES (P.L. 480 TITLE I PROGRAM)
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1701 to 1705; 7 USC 1736 (a); 7 USC 1736 (c); 7
USC 5676; EO 12220
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Final Rule clarifies the Interim Rule published 2/1/91 in
response to the 1990 food, agriculture, conservation and trade act; it
changes the basis for demurrage/despatch computations and payments,
expands U.S. government access to records, and clarifies certain
reporting requirements. This eliminates the potential for certain
conflicts of interest under the P.L. 480, Tile I program, keeps program
costs as low as possible, insures fair and equitable treatment to
suppliers, and reflects USDA administrative reorganization
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/12/92 57 FR 53607
NPRM Comment Period End 01/13/93
Final Action 10/15/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Riston, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 4957 South Building,
14th & Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________
503. REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE FINANCING OF COMMERCIAL
SALES OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES (P.L. 480, TITLE I)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1701 to 1705; 7 USC 1736a; 7 USC 1736c; 7 USC
5676; EO 1220
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 17
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Public Law 480, Title I Financing Regulations specify the
documents which the suppliers of commodities and of ocean
transportation must present to the bank to receive payment. One of
these is Form CCC-106, ``Advice of Vessel Approval,'' issued by CCC,
providing the written approval for each shipment and containing details
of the ocean freight contract terms. This proposed rule would eliminate
the requirement that the commodity supplier present this form to be
paid, since the commodity supplier has no control over the ocean
transportation. It would also shorten Appendices A and B of the
regulations, which specify the basic contracting and documentary
requirements for CCC to finance a wide variety of commodities. The
proposed rule would eliminate from Appendices A and B the sections
covering 15 commodities which have not been shipped for five years or
more.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/22/95 60 FR 43566
NPRM Comment Period End 09/12/95
Interim Final Rule 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Riston, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 4957 South Building,
14th and Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-1060
Phone: 202 730-6713
RIN: 0551-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
_______________________________________________________________________
504. PROPOSED REGULATIONS GOVERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
COOPERATOR MARKET DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OVERSEAS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1550
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Riston
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________
505. PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR THE SUNFLOWERSEED OIL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(SOAP) AND THE COTTONSEED OIL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (COAP)
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1570
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 08/27/91 56 FR 42222
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Robert Riston
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA31
_______________________________________________________________________
506. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO TOBACCO EXPORTS
Priority: Other
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1525
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 12/17/93 58 FR 65941
ANPRM Comment Period End 03/17/94
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Robert Riston
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________
507. SUNFLOWERSEED OIL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OPERATIONS (SOAP) AND
COTTONSEED OIL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OPERATIONS (COAP)
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1570 subpart B; 7 CFR 1570 subpart C
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Riston
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________
508. EMERGING DEMOCRACIES AGRICULTURAL FACILITY GUARANTEE PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 17; 7 CFR 1493
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 03/01/93 58 FR 11786
Interim Final Rule Effective 03/01/93
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 06/01/93
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Riston
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________
509. FOREIGN DONATION OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES
Priority: Other
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1499
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/14/94 59 FR 6916
NPRM Comment Period End 04/15/94
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Robert Riston
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________
510. REFORM OF EXPORT BONUS PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 103-465
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1494; 7 CFR 1570
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The advance notice of proposed rulemaking requests comments
on the commodity credit corporations export bonus programs. The EEP,
DEIP, SOAP, and COAP options for reform of these export bonus programs
are being considered as an effort to respond to the GATT Uruguay Round
Agreement that established new mandates for USDA/CCC's export subsidy
programs. additionally, programs more flexible in responding to
changing world market conditions and serve to fulfill policy goals for
increased administrative efficiency and lower program costs.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 06/26/95 60 FR 32923
ANPRM Comment Period End 07/26/95
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Robert Riston, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 4957 South Building,
Washington, DC 20250-1060
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA41
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Completed Actions
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
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511. EXPORT BONUS PROGRAMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1494
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Final Action 05/01/95 60 FR 21037
Final Action Effective 05/31/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Riston
Phone: 202 720-6713
RIN: 0551-AA40
BILLING CODE 3410-10-F
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Forest Service (FS)
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512. SMALL TRACTS ACT REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 521(c) to 521(i)
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 254, subpart C
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Implementation of the Agency's Small Tracts regulations has
revealed an inadvertent inconsistency between the regulations at 36 CFR
254.35(f) and 254.41(a) and the legislative history of the Small Tracts
Act of January 12, 1983. The regulations imply that the disposal of
mineral fractions by sale can only be made in response to an
application from an abutting landowner, thus discouraging the
conveyance by sale to the public. The Act clearly authorizes sale of
mineral fractions to the public through public sale, as well as
individual applications, provided that certain conditions are met. The
revisions will clarify the application of the Act to ensure that both
individual applications and public sale are permissible means of
disposing of qualifying tracts.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/95
Final Action 02/00/96
Final Action Effective 03/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AA79
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513. ISOLATED CABIN POLICY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 477 to 482; 16 USC 551
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 251
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Agency policy is to terminate isolated cabin authorizations
on National Forest System land that were constructed without advance
authorization and subsequently authorized by special-use permit. These
cabins are used for part- or full-time occupancy. These cabins differ
from recreation residences which were established in tracts specific
for this purpose and built with Agency approval and supervision.
Isolated cabins originated in several ways, including encroachment and
mining claims. They restrict management of the surrounding National
Forest land and deprive the public the use and enjoyment of the land
actually occupied and the surrounding area. The action proposed is to
seek input from the public as to whether the present policy should be
continued, or whether it should be revised so as to examine each
isolated occupancy and determine whether, in the interest of fairness
and equity, the cabin should be converted to a recreation residence.
This proposal to revise current policy was originally included in
proposed policy on recreation residences (RIN No. 0596-AB06).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/96
Final Action 03/00/96
Final Action Effective 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AA85
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514. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL POLICY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 497; 43 USC 931(c)
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 251
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: A proposal for solid waste disposal sites currently
authorized for use on National Forest System lands is being developed
to reflect changes which have occurred as a result of the Resource and
Conservation Recovery Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act, and an increased knowledge of solid
waste disposal. The proposal would prohibit the authorization of new
sites and provide for the phase-out of existing sites. During the phase
out period authorizations would be amended to provide resource
protection. Adoption of this policy would reduce administrative costs
associated with administration of solid waste disposal sites, and
protect the resources of the National Forest System lands. The proposal
would impact 110 sites currently authorized.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 06/26/90 55 FR 25990
ANPRM Withdrawn 07/10/90 55 FR 28258
NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/96
Final Action 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AA92
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515. IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 472a; 16 USC 528 to 531; 16 USC 1600 et seq;
12 USC 1 et seq
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In a 1987 court decision, a letter of credit issued in lieu
of surety bond was found to be unenforceable because the person who
signed the letter of credit did not have authority to do so and because
the bank had violated State law in regard to limits of liability. To
remedy this problem, the Forest Service is proposing to issue a
requirement that the bank president certify as to the authority of the
person signing the letter of credit and the conformance with State and
Federal statutes. An automatic extension of the expiration date would
also be required.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P. O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AA93
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516. TIMBER SALE PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND FORM REVISION
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 31 USC 9301 to 9309; 31 USC 223 to 225
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Following a period of high-priced timber sales bid prior to
1982, the Forest Service experienced a number of contract defaults on
these sales. Subsequently, the Forest Service has had difficulty
collecting from some sureties on the bonds guaranteeing performance on
these sales. As part of a financial security initiative affecting
future sales, the Forest Service is proposing to revise the payment and
performance bonds to clarify surety's obligation in regard to what is
being guaranteed, when payment is due in case of default, what
additional charges will be assessed if payment is not made when due and
when collection action may be suspended. Other alternatives include
eliminating surety bonds as a form of security, reducing surety
guarantee to mid-point and periodic payment and retention of current
bond forms. Upon adoption, the final revised bond forms will be issued
for use by Forest Service Contracting and Fiscal Officers for future
timber sale contracts. The former title, Surety Bond Form Revision, has
been modified to more accurately reflect the content of the proposed
rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/17/89 54 FR 1742
NPRM Comment Period End 03/20/89
Second NPRM 01/00/96
Second NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Final action on this entry was delayed to
obtain advice of the Comptroller General. Because of the lengthy delay
this action will be published as proposed once more.
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AA94
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517. DISPOSAL OF NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER; CANCELLATION OF TIMBER
SALE CONTRACTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 551
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 223.40; 36 CFR 223.116
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Changes to these policies reflect recent court decisions and
recent natural resource and environmental legislation and clarify the
rights, responsibilities, and obligations of the contracting parties.
The proposed policies revised the timber sale contract forms,
distribute liability and risk more equitably between the parties, bring
the timber sale contract into conformance with standard business
practices, and clarify the responsibilities of both parties. The
proposed contract revision requires amendments to current regulations,
specifically contract cancellation and extension of the contract to
facilitate the urgent removal of timber from non-Federal land. Urgent
removal of damaged timber requires the delay of other scheduled
harvests in some situations so that damaged timber on non-Federal land
can be harvested more rapidly. Also included as part of the proposal is
a revision of the performance bond forms.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/96
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 200090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB21
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518. SPECIES SURPLUS TO DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING NEEDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 620 et seq
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 223.200
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed rule would amend 36 CFR 223.200, to list
species proposed to be surplus to domestic manufacturing needs. This
proposed rule would implement a portion of section 620a(b) of the
Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 1990 (16 USC
620 et seq). Section 620a(a) of the Act provides that no person who
acquires unprocessed timber originating from Federal lands west of the
100th meridian in the contiguous 48 States may export such timber from
the United States, or sell, trade, exchange or otherwise convey such
timber from the United States, unless such timber has been determined
under subsection (b) to be surplus to the needs of timber manufacturing
facilities in the United States. Section 620a(b) of the Act provides
that the prohibition contained in section (a) shall not apply to
specific quantities of grades and species of unprocessed timber
originating in Federal lands which the Secretary concerned determines
through rulemaking to be surplus to domestic manufacturing needs.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/96
Final Action 00/00/00
Final Action Effective 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB27
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519. RETENTION OF DOWNPAYMENT ON TIMBER SALE CONTRACTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 472(a); 16 USC 618
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 223.49
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Federal Timber Sale Contract Payment Modification Act
directs the Forest Service to require purchasers to make downpayments
and periodic payment on timber sales. The objective of these
requirements is to discourage speculative bidding on National Forest
System timber sales. This rule will identify the requirements to hold
downpayments until the timber sale contract is substantially completed.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 02/02/94 59 FR 4879
ANPRM Comment Period End 03/04/94
NPRM 08/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/96
Final Action 00/00/00
Final Action Effective 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Public Compliance Cost: Initial Cost: $10,000; Yearly Recurring Cost:
$0
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB28
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520. NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANNING
FOREST SERVICE MANUAL CHAPTER 1920
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1600 et seq
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed manual policy would incorporate all direction
for land and resource management planning into one Forest Service
Manual chapter (FSM 1920). The proposed policy would clarify how the
revised land and resource management planning regulations at 36 CFR 219
will be implemented. The proposal will focus on implementing forest
plans: monitoring, evaluating, amending, and revising forest plans; and
clarifying the relationship between forest planning and project
decisionmaking. (See entry for RIN 0596-AB20.)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/96
Final Action 08/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB31
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521. USE OF FIXED ANCHORS FOR ROCK CLIMBING IN WILDERNESS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1121; 16 USC 1131 to 1136
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 261.16; 36 CFR 293.9
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The sport of rock climbing is often accomplished by using
fixed, rather than removable, metal bolts and anchors. These bolts are
considered permanent improvements when installed. These improvements
may detract from the wilderness experience and are not compatible with
management of the wilderness resource. The Forest Service proposes to
reduce impacts on the wilderness resource by prohibiting all use of
fixed anchors in the wilderness.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/97
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Public Compliance Cost: Initial Cost: $0; Yearly Recurring Cost:
$1,000; Base Year for Dollar Estimates: 1992
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB33
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522. COLLECTION OF REIMBURSABLE COSTS FOR PROCESSING SPECIAL-USE
APPLICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION OF SPECIAL-USE AUTHORIZATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 43 USC 1764; 30 USC 181
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 251
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The objective of this proposal is to incorporate into
regulation the authority contained in the Mineral Leasing Act and the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act to reimburse the United States
for reasonable administrative costs associated with the issuance and
administration of special-use authorizations on National Forest System
lands.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Final Action 03/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Cost reimbursement for processing special-use
applications and administration of special-use authorizations was
originally included under RIN 0596-AA36. All provisions pertaining to
the special-use application and administration process have been merged
with RIN 0596-AB35. Thus, this rulemaking addresses only the cost-
reimbursement provisions.
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB36
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523. EXERCISE OF OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 478; 16 USC 1613; 30 USC 181; 30 USC 228; 43
USC 1740
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 228, subpart F
Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 24, 1992.
Abstract: This subpart will set forth the rules by which the Forest
Service will carry out its statutory responsibilities for the
management of oil and gas operations involving outstanding mineral
rights on National Forest System lands within the Allegheny National
Forest. These rules will, as required by the energy bill, PL 102-486,
identify that information an owner of outstanding mineral rights must
submit to the Forest Service 60 days prior to beginning operations and
how the Forest Service will review such information.
The Forest Service did not consider other alternatives because these
regulations are mandated by law. Public costs are insignificant but
public benefits could be substantial in that Forest Service and
industry cooperation should be enhanced.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/96
Final Action 09/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB38
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524. MARKET-RELATED TERM ADDITIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 618(b)
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 223.50; 36 CFR 223.53 (New)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Based on General Accounting Office Testimony Report Number T-
RCED-92-58, 04/28/92, the Secretary of Agriculture agreed to reexamine
the use of the Bureau of Labor Statistics unadjusted indices to
determine whether wood product prices have shown a drastic decline. The
Secretary of Agriculture indicated the Forest Service would develop and
publish for comment a proposed rule to use an alternative method to
determine whether wood prices have drastically declined and warrant
granting of a Market-Related Contract Term Addition. The proposed
rulemaking proposes minor changes in procedures to determine whether a
drastic reduction in wood product prices has occurred.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/95
Final Action 01/00/96
Final Action Effective 01/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB41
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525. PRIVATE SALE OF GOLDEN EAGLE PASSPORTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 551; 16 USC 472; 16 USC 4601 to 4606(a); 16
USC 1281(d); 16 USC 1246(i); 16 USC 1133(b); 31 USC 9701; PL 103-66
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 291
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1993 authorizes the private
sale of Golden Eagle Passports. The Act also directs that such sales
will be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretaries of
Agriculture and Interior may jointly prescribe, including detailed
guidelines for promotional advertising, compliance monitoring, and
withholding the cost of sales not to exceed eight percent. The purpose
of this regulation is to establish the terms and conditions for the
private sale of Golden Eagle Passports.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Public Compliance Cost: Initial Cost: $10,000; Yearly Recurring Cost:
$10,000; Base Year for Dollar Estimates: 1994
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this
action.
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB44
_______________________________________________________________________
526. APPEAL OF DECISIONS RELATING TO OCCUPANCY AND USE OF NATIONAL
FOREST SYSTEM LANDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 472; 16 USC 551
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 251, subpart C
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: These proposed regulations are housekeeping amendments to 36
CFR Part 251, Subpart C, to correlate with regulations at 36 CFR Part
215 and with statutory direction. For example, changes to Part 251
would clarify the application of this rule to the issuance of permits
for occupancy and use of National Forest System lands. After further
consideration, the Agency does not intend to proceed with timber sale
set aside regulations as stated in the previous regulatory agenda since
the set aside revisions are not related to special use permits. When 36
CFR Part 251, Subpart C, regulations were promulgated in 1989, NEPA
analysis and documentation was not consistently applied to issuance of
permits or other authorizations. Now the issuance of permits and other
authorization requires application of the NEPA process prior to
issuance. In addition, since these regulations were implemented,
Congress has passed the Appeal Reform Act. The proposed changes to Part
251, Subpart C, are needed to make this regulation consistent with
regulations at 36 CFR Part 215. Specific proposed changes to 36 CFR
Part 251 include removing the second level of appeal opportunity,
deleting the discretionary review option, shortening timeframes for
scheduling oral presentations, and changes to conform with 36 CFR Part
215, including consistent terminology and definitions as well as
removal of the automatic stay on permit issuance prior to appeal
resolution.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/96
Final Action 00/00/00
Final Action Effective 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB45
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527. SALE AND DISPOSAL OF NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM TIMBER; EXTENSION
OF TIMBER SALE CONTRACTS TO PERMIT URGENT REMOVAL OF OTHER TIMBER
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 472a
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 223.50; 36 CFR 223.53
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule and policy change will provide for extension of
National Forest System (NFS) timber sale contracts when such extension
will permit the prompt removal and utilization of non-NFS owned timber
damaged by catastrophic events. The change will define the
responsibilities of the parties for requesting and approving such
extensions and specify when such extension should be approved. This
change will also allow for the use of scarce timber resources and the
recovery of economic benefits from timber that might otherwise be lost
because of contractual obligations to harvest undamaged timber.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/96
Final Action 00/00/00
Final Action Effective 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB48
_______________________________________________________________________
528. DISPOSAL OF NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER: TIMBER SALE CONTRACT
REVISIONS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 94-588; 16 USC 472a; 16 USC 528; 15 USC 631
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 223, subpart B
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proposed policy would revise the 2400-6 and the 2400-6T
timber sale contracts currently used by the Forest Service to sell
National Forest System timber. The proposed timber sale contracts,
included as part of the proposed policy, would reflect recent court
decisions and recent natural resource and environmental legislation and
would clarify the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of the
contracting parties. The proposed policy would address specific
ambiguities and weaknesses in the current contract that have generated
costly litigation in the past between the Government and the purchaser
and would address the concerns regarding timber theft and log
accountability.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/96
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB52
_______________________________________________________________________
529. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT; REVISED POLICY AND
PROCEDURES
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 42 USC 4371
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The proposed manual and handbook policy would be revised to
clarify the environmental analysis process used by the Forest Service
to implement the NEPA regulations at 40 CFR 1500. The proposal will
focus on better defining the process for determining when projects are
categorically excluded and expanding the categories of action that can
be excluded under NEPA.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/01/96
NPRM Comment Period End 03/01/96
Final Action 07/01/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Department of Agriculture, Forest
Service, P. O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB54
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Forest Service (FS)
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530. MANAGEMENT OF GRAZING USE WITHIN RANGELAND ECOSYSTEMS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1011; 16 USC 472; 16 USC 551; 16 USC 572; 16
USC 580g; 16 USC 580h; 16 USC 5801; 16 USC 1600 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43
USC 1901 to 1903; 43 USC 1751; 43 USC 1752
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 222, subpart A
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule revises National Forest System rangeland management
regulations to update direction for management of domestic livestock,
to place greater emphasis on stewardship of the rangeland resources, to
clarify the link between the livestock grazing permit and forest plans,
and to clarify the rangeland management planning and decisionmaking
process. The rule addresses the context in which plans and decisions
regarding rangeland management are made to ensure compliance with the
National Forest Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1601(i)) and the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/16/88 53 FR 30954
NPRM Comment Period End 10/17/88 53 FR 30954
ANPRM 08/13/93 58 FR 43202
ANPRM Comment Period End 10/20/93 58 FR 43202
NPRM - Second 04/28/94 59 FR 22074
NPRM Comment Period End 07/28/94
Final Action 11/00/95
Final Action Effective 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________
531. HYDROPOWER APPLICATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 551; 43 USC 1761
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 251.54; 36 CFR 251.57
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: A revision of Agency procedures is needed to reduce confusion
regarding the role of the Forest Service in permitting hydropower uses
on National Forest System lands. The goal of the directives will be to
establish procedures, compatible with the procedures of the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), for obtaining various approvals
and involvement of the Forest Service in a timely manner.
In addition, the directives will establish a fee system for hydropower
uses as required by Title V, Section 501 of the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act of 1976. A Notice of Proposed Policy was published 6/8/
84 and comments were received. The proposed policy will take those
comments into account.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/22/95 60 FR 27154
NPRM Comment Period Extended 07/17/95 60 FR 36401
NPRM Comment Period End 09/05/95
Final Action 01/00/96
Final Action Effective 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AA47
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532. INDIAN ALLOTMENTS ON NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LANDS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 472; 16 USC 551; 16 USC 1603; 43 USC 1740; 25
USC 337
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 254, subpart D (New)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule sets forth Forest Service procedures and role in
the regulation of Indian allotments on National Forest System land. The
Indian Allotment Act, as amended, authorizes the Secretary of the
Interior to make allotments of National Forest System lands to Indians
for homesteading and agricultural and grazing purposes. The Forest
Service has relied upon USDI rules and procedures at 43 CFR 2533 to
govern its involvement in Indian allotment cases. Litigation and a
decision by the Interior Board of Land Appeals require the Forest
Service to set forth its own regulations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/22/87 52 FR 23473
NPRM Comment Period End 07/22/87
Final Action 02/15/96
Final Action Effective 03/15/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________
533. NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANNING
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 10 in Part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0596-AB20
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534. FEDERAL TIMBER EXPORT AND SUBSTITUTION RESTRICTIONS
(COMPREHENSIVE REVISION)
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 620 to 620j
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 223, subpart B; 36 CFR 223, subpart C; 36 CFR
223, subpart D; 36 CFR 223, subpart F; 36 CFR 261, subpart A
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 20, 1991.
Abstract: These rules are necessary to carry out the restrictions
placed on the export of unprocessed timber from Federal lands and the
restrictions on the direct and indirect purchasing of Federal logs to
be used in substitution for the export of unprocessed timber
originating from private lands. The rules are mandated by the Forest
Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of August 20, 1990. The
Act calls for various rules to be issued. The agency anticipates
several rulemakings to achieve implementation of the act.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 11/20/90 55 FR 48572
Interim Final Rule Effective 11/20/90
Final Action 11/00/95
Comprehensive NPRM 01/29/91 (56 FR 3354) NPRM Comment Period End 03/
15/91 Final Action 09/08/95 Final Action Effective 09/08/95
Limited Scope NPRM 01/29/91 (56 FR 3375) NPRM Comment Period End 02/
05/91 Final Action 12/00/95 Final Action Effective 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P. O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB22
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535. TIMBER SALE CONTRACTS; APPRAISAL PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING
FAIR MARKET VALUE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1600
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 223.60
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This technical change to 36 CFR 223.60, in addition to the
currently designated Residual Value Appraisal method of appraising
National Forest timber, will provide for use of all appraisal systems,
subject to approval from the Chief of the Forest Service.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 01/00/96
Final Action Effective 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB26
_______________________________________________________________________
536. STATE AND PRIVATE FORESTRY ASSISTANCE STEWARDSHIP INCENTIVE
PROGRAM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 2101 et seq
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 230
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This final rule would incorporate any changes resulting from
public comments on the interim rule published December 4, 1991. The
interim rule established the interim procedures for administration of
the Stewardship Incentive Program. The Program is intended to encourage
private landowners, through cost-share assistance, to manage their
forest lands for economic, environmental, and social benefits. Only two
alternatives were considered in detail: (1) to implement the Program in
accordance with 16 USC 2101, et seq, and (2) not to implement the
Program, in which case there would be no accelerated program for
multiple resource management on nonindustrial private forest lands. The
overall effects of the Program over time will be environmentally
beneficial by enhancing wetlands, wildlife habitat, forest health,
forest productivity, and recreation. The Program will help meet future
demand for commodity and noncommodity forest resources. There are no
potential negative impacts anticipated for the Program.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule 12/04/91 56 FR 63581
Interim Final Rule Public
Comment Period End 01/21/92
Final Action 01/15/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB32
_______________________________________________________________________
537. SPECIAL-USE APPLICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION OF SPECIAL-USE
AUTHORIZATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 43 USC 1764; 31 USC 483(a); 30 USC 181; 16 USC 551
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 251(b)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Forest Service proposes to amend the regulations
governing the use and occupancy of National Forest System lands to
minimize application expenses, streamline and make more efficient
environmental analysis of special use proposals, provide the ability to
use one-time payments for easements as presently used in the
marketplace, limit certain liability requirements to amounts determined
by a risk assessment, make certain definitions more explicit, and
clarify direction on renewal of existing special use regulations. The
intended effect is to reduce costs to proponents and the agency,
expedite decisionmaking, and administer authorizations in a more ``user
friendly'' manner by removing certain requirements deemed unnecessary
and/or outdated. This rulemaking responds to goals identified in the
National Performance Review Regulatory Reform effort.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/14/92 57 FR 36618
NPRM Comment Period End 09/28/92
Final Action 01/15/96
Final Action Effective 02/15/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB35
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538. SMITH RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 460bbb(6); 16 USC 478; 16 USC 551
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 292, subpart G
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This subpart will set forth the rules by which the Forest
Service will carry out its statutory responsibilities for the
management of mineral operations on National Forest System lands within
the Smith River National Recreation Area, Six Rivers National Forest.
These rules will, as required by the Smith River National Recreation
Area Act (PL 102-612), promote and protect recreation opportunities but
still allow for mineral operations to take place. The Forest Service
did not consider other alternatives because these regulations are
mandated by law. Public costs are insignificant, but the public
benefits could be substantial in that Forest Service and industry
cooperation should be enhanced.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/23/95 60 FR 32633
NPRM Comment Period End 08/22/95
Interim Final Rule 03/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB39
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539. OCCUPANCY AND USE OF DEVELOPED SITES AND AREAS OF CONCENTRATED
PUBLIC USE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 16 USC 551; 16 USC 472; 16 USC 4601 to 4606(a); 16
USC 1281(d); 16 USC 1246 (i); 16 USC 1133 (b); 31 USC 9701; PL 103-66
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 291
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1993 authorizes admission
fees at National Recreation Areas, National Monuments, National
Volcanic Monuments, National Scenic Areas, and no more than 21 areas of
concentrated public use. Currently 36 CFR 291.9 does not reflect the
new authority to charge fees at the 21 areas of concentrated public
use. This final rule is a technical amendment to reflect this new
authority. The admission fees are expected to return about five million
dollars to the Treasury when fully implemented. Costs to collect the
fees are estimated at $1.24 million annually. States and counties will
receive 25 percent of the fee collections.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Action 10/00/95
Final Action Effective 10/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Public Compliance Cost: Initial Cost: $1,000,000; Yearly Recurring
Cost: $1,250,000; Base Year for Dollar Estimates: 1994
Sectors Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB43
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540. SKI AREA PERMIT FEE SYSTEM
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 99-522; 16 USC 497b
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 251.57
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Forest Service proposes to revise existing procedures for
determining permit fees for the use of National Forest System lands by
ski areas. Permit fees for most ski areas operating on National Forest
System lands are determined under the graduated rate fee system (GRFS).
As applied to large ski areas, GRFS is complex and costly to
administer, and has thus been the subject of several audits,
administrative appeals, and lawsuits. Under the proposed policy, the
Agency would determine permit fees by site-specific appraisal of the
use of National Forest System land by ski areas.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/13/95 60 FR 36097
NPRM Comment Period End 09/11/95
Interim Final Rule 03/00/96
Final Action 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB49
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541. FEE SCHEDULES FOR COMMUNICATION USES ON NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM
LANDS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 43 USC 1764
CFR Citation: None
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Forest Service is adopting a final policy and revised fee
schedule for determining annual rental charges for communication uses
authorized on National Forest System lands in the Western United
States. The Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
jointly developed the fee schedule which covers all categories of
communications uses on National Forest System lands and replaces
existing Regional fee schedules adopted in 1989 and modified in 1992.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/13/93 58 FR 37840
NPRM Comment Period End 10/12/93
Final Action 11/00/95
Final Action Effective 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Forest Service (FS)
_______________________________________________________________________
542. NATIONAL FOREST PROHIBITIONS; LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT
ACTIVITIES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 261; 36 CFR 262
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Begin Review 10/01/87
End Review 08/01/88
NPRM 02/16/94 59 FR 7880
NPRM Comment Period End 05/18/94
Second NPRM 01/00/97
Second NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/97
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AA75
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Completed Actions
Forest Service (FS)
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543. LAND USES AND PROHIBITIONS; NONCOMMERCIAL GROUP USES
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 251; 36 CFR 261
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 08/30/95 60 FR 45258
Final Action Effective 09/30/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________
544. INDICES TO DETERMINE MARKET-RELATED TERM ADDITIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 233.52
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 09/11/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB40
_______________________________________________________________________
545. ANIMAL DAMAGE MANAGEMENT
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 2.51(41); 40 CFR 1508.16; 40 CFR 1508.15
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/04/95 60 FR 22037
Final Action Effective 05/04/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB47
_______________________________________________________________________
546. OUTFITTING AND GUIDING PERMITS AND FEES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 36 CFR 251
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/12/95 60 FR 30830
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly
Phone: 703 235-1488
RIN: 0596-AB53
BILLING CODE 3410-11-F
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Office of Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)
_______________________________________________________________________
547. AUDITS OF STATE, LOCAL, AND INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3015; 7 CFR 3016; 7 CFR 3050
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Agency Contact: Allen Johnson
Phone: 202 720-8345
RIN: 0505-AA09
BILLING CODE 3410-KS-F
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (AgSEC)
_______________________________________________________________________
548. GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION,
HOSPITALS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 31 USC 1111
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3019
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation establishes the administrative requirements
for Federal grants and agreements to institutions of higher education,
hospitals and non-profit organizations.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 10/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gerald Miske, Supervisory Program Analyst, Department
of Agriculture, Office of the Secretary, Room 3031 South Building, 14th
and Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1553
RIN: 0503-AA10
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Office of the Secretary (AgSEC)
_______________________________________________________________________
549. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 05 CFR 2635
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Gary M. Whitaker
Phone: 202 720-3327
RIN: 0503-AA05
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550. NONPROCUREMENT DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 41 USC 701 et seq; EO 12549
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3017
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: USDA proposes to amend its regulations that implement
Executive Order 12549, ``Debarment and Suspension.'' E.O. 12549
required executive agencies and departments to issue by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), to establish governmentwide debarment and
suspension system by making appropriate modifications to the coverage
of the regulations and clarifying the relationship of the regulations
to other USDA procedures for establishing participant eligibility for
specific programs.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Gary W. Butler, Deputy Assistant General Counsel,
Office of the General Counsel, Department of Agriculture, Office of the
Secretary
Phone: 202 720-2577
RIN: 0503-AA12
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Completed Actions
Office of the Secretary (AgSEC)
_______________________________________________________________________
551. NONPROCUREMENT DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: EO 12459; EO 12689; PL 103-355, sec 2455
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3017
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule finalizes the necessary changes to the USDA rule
for nonprocurement debarment and suspension, to implement fully the
reciprocity provisions of the cited legal authorities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/26/95 60 FR 33037
Final Action Effective 08/25/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.
Agency Contact: Gary W. Butler, Deputy Assistant General Counsel,
Department of Agriculture, Office of the Secretary
Phone: 202 720-2577
RIN: 0503-AA11
BILLING CODE 3410-90-F
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Rural Business and Cooperative Development Service (RBCDS)
_______________________________________________________________________
552. LOCAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PLANNING GRANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 7 USC 1926
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 4284; 7 CFR 1951
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Rural Business and Cooperative Development Service
proposes this action to add a new regulation implementing a grant
program to fund local technical assistance and planning activities in
rural areas for the purpose of improving economic conditions in the
areas. Grants will be available to public bodies and nonprofit
organizations. This action is necessary to comply with P.L. 101-624.
Grants may be used for technical assistance and training for small
businesses, identifying and analyzing business opportunities in rural
areas, establishing business support centers, conducting local or
multi-county economic development planning, coordination of economic
development activities, and leadership development training of local
government officials.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0570-AA05
_______________________________________________________________________
553. RURAL BUSINESS LOAN STREAMLINING
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 11 in Part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.
RIN: 0570-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Rural Business and Cooperative Development Service (RBCDS)
_______________________________________________________________________
554. RURAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1932; PL 101-624
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 4284; 7 CFR 1940; 7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR 2.23; 7 CFR
2.70
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, May 28, 1991.
The Extension Service had $1 million for the program in its FY '93
budget and has funds for FY '94.
Abstract: This action will add a new regulation implementing a grant
program to fund the establishment and operation of centers for rural
technology or cooperative development. Grants will be available to
public bodies and nonprofit organizations. This action is necessary to
comply with PL 101-624. An aim of this program is to stimulate
nonfederal participation in economic development activities and allow
grant funds to reach a broad range of rural economic development
efforts.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 08/12/94 59 FR 41386
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing and Community
Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0570-AA02
_______________________________________________________________________
555. RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS AND TELEVISION DEMONSTRATION
GRANTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: PL 102-552; 7 USC 1927; 7 USC 1939 (c)
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1942 subpart G; 7 CFR 4284 subpart B
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The provision of technical assistance and training to rural
communities for the purpose of improving passenger transportation
services or facilities; to revise the definition for small and emerging
private business enterprise to agree with the program size standards
established by the Small Business Administration; to clarify certain
administrative regulatory guidelines in order to effect improved
program administration; and also authorizes grants for educational
purposes and distance learning networks.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
RBEG Interim Final Rule Provide
educational/job training
instruction. 05/23/94 59 FR 26585
NPRM 08/09/94 59 FR 40478
NPRM Comment Period End 09/08/94
Final Action 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Business and
Cooperative Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, Washington,
DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0570-AA08
_______________________________________________________________________
556. 1980-E BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN PROGRAM--AUDIT
REQUIREMENTS
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1980 subpart E
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action will revise the requirements for financial
statements and allow borrowers to provide unaudited financial
statements instead of audits.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/28/94 59 FR 14371
NPRM Comment Period End 05/27/94 59 FR 14371
Final Action 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: This entry was reported as RIN 0575-AB37 prior
to the reorganization of USDA.
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Business and
Cooperative Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, Washington,
DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0570-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________
557. INTERMEDIARY RELENDING PROGRAM REWRITE
Priority: Other Significant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1932 note; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1948
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulatory package is an initiative to enhance the
program through revisions based on experience with operation of the
program. The primary changes under consideration include the following:
(1) Provide clarifications as to which requirements apply only to Rural
Business and Cooperative Development Service (RBCDS) Intermediary
Relending Program (IRP) loan funds and which apply to everything in the
IRP revolving funds, (2) Authorize State Offices to accept and process
applications, (3) Clarify conditions under which an intermediary that
does not have lending experience may qualify, (4) Provide that proposed
intermediaries that are delinquent on a Federal debt are not eligible,
(5) Authorize loans for refinancing, (6) Provide general guidelines for
interest rates and terms of loan to ultimate recipients, (7) Provide
that intermediaries may receive a series of subsequent loans of up to
$1 million each and raise the ceiling on loans to an ultimate recipient
to $250,000, (8) Provide for a reserve for bad debts, (9) Allow
intermediaries to draw up to 25 percent of their loan at loan closing,
(10) Revise application requirements to eliminate some items, provide
more detail and provide for streamlined subsequent loan applications,
(11) Adjust the priority point scoring system, (12) Provide guidelines
for RBCDS concurrence in proposed loans to ultimate recipients.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule to raise loan
limit from 2 million to 4
million 05/12/94 59 FR 24635
NPRM 01/18/95 60 FR 3566
NPRM Comment Period End 03/20/95 60 FR 3566
Final Action 01/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Additional Information: This entry was reported as RIN 0575-AB83 prior
to the reorganization of USDA.
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Business and
Cooperative Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, Washington,
DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0570-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________
558. RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANT PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 940c
CFR Citation: 07 CFR 1703 subpart B
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The current provisions that govern grant fund disbursement
that were published on March 14, 1994, and October 27, 1994, need to be
revised to provide more flexibility to advance grant funds to electric
and telephone borrowers (the ``grantees''). The agency will review on a
case-by-case basis the requirements for disbursement of funds and
provide for the advance of funds on an appropriate basis. This rule
will greatly improve the Agency's ability to advance grant funds in a
manner that is in both the government and the grantee's best interest.
The Agency and current grantees believe the changes should be made
effective as soon as possible to avoid financial hardships for both the
grantees and the ultimate recipients who will receive loans from the
revolving loan funds.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 01/00/96
Final Action 03/00/96
Final Action Effective 04/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Public Compliance Cost: Initial Cost: $25,000; Yearly Recurring Cost:
$25,000; Base Year for Dollar Estimates: 1995
Sectors Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann, Chief, Regulations Analysis and
Control Branch, Department of Agriculture, Rural Business and
Cooperative Development Service, Room 6348 South Building, 14th and
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0570-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Rural Business and Cooperative Development Service (RBCDS)
_______________________________________________________________________
559. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL INTEREST BUYDOWN
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1980
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Interim Final Rule 06/02/94 59 FR 28465
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0570-AA13
_______________________________________________________________________
560. COMMUNITY FACILITY LOANS: RECREATION AND TOURISM
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1980; 7 CFR 1942; 7 CFR 1948
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: Local
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0570-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Completed Actions
Rural Business and Cooperative Development Service (RBCDS)
_______________________________________________________________________
561. ALCOHOL FUELS CREDIT IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1980 subpart A; 7 CFR 1980 subpart E
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn - all funds for
program rescinded. 08/01/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0570-AA01
_______________________________________________________________________
562. RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS AND TV DEMONSTRATION GRANTS;
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING GRANTS; NONPROFIT NATIONAL CORPORATIONS
LOAN AND GRANT PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1942 subpart G; 7 CFR 1942 subpart J; 7 CFR 1980
subpart G
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 10/11/95 60 FR 52838
Final Action Effective 10/11/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0570-AA12
_______________________________________________________________________
563. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1980 subpart E
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 05/17/95 60 FR 26350
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0570-AA16
_______________________________________________________________________
564. RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANT PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1703 B
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 10/27/94 59 FR 53929
Final Action Effective 11/28/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Chris Goettelmann
Phone: 202 720-9744
RIN: 0570-AA18
BILLING CODE 3410-07-F
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
_______________________________________________________________________
565. ELECTRIC SYSTEM PLANNING AND DESIGN--POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq; 7 USC 1921 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1724
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will codify and update Agency policies and
procedures for the planning and design of electrical systems of RUS
borrowers.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Avenue SW., Room 2234 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________
566. ELECTRIC STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MATERIALS AND
CONSTRUCTION
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1728
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation provides RUS borrowers and the public with
specifications for material and equipment as a complement to the list
of construction standards and specifications incorporated by reference.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Avenue SW., Room 2234 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________
567. POST-LOAN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES COMMON TO INSURED AND
GUARANTEED ELECTRIC LOANS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1717, subparts A to F; 7 CFR 1717, subparts J to K
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation will codify most basic post-loan policies and
procedures common to insured and guaranteed electric loans.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Avenue SW., Room 2234 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________
568. ELECTRIC SYSTEMS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1730
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) proposes to codify and
clarify RUS policy concerning operation and maintenance of borrower
electric systems. In addition, it is proposed to add RUS policies
relating to the review and evaluation of borrower systems and
facilities financed with loans from RUS. These policies are presently
contained in RUS Bulletin 161-5 which will be rescinded upon
publication of the final rule.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Avenue SW., Room 2234 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________
569. CIVIL RIGHTS POLICIES APPLICABLE TO REA BORROWERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1790
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action provides REA borrowers with access to the
requirements of Title VI, Section 504, and the Age Discrimination Act,
which apply directly to the operation of their programs and activities.
REA Bulletin 20-19:320-19, entitled Nondiscrimination Among
Beneficiaries of REA Programs will be rescinded upon publication of the
final rule.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: This entry was reported as 0570-AA17 in the
April 1995 Unified Agenda.
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Avenue SW., Room 2234 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9550
RIN: 0572-AA75
_______________________________________________________________________
570. LOAN DOCUMENTS--BANK PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 941 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1620
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: RUS proposes to add a new part 1620 which provides
information on loan documents which telephone borrowers are required to
execute. New part 1620 will also include Rural Telephone Bank standard
forms of loan contract, note, and mortgage. Bulletin 402-1, Mortgage
Restrictions on Dividends and Other Distributions -- Telephone
Borrowers, will be rescinded upon publication of the final rule.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Avenue SW., Room 2234 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA76
_______________________________________________________________________
571. RUS FIDELITY AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC AND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS BORROWERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq; 7 USC 1921 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1788
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is considering revising its
regulations concerning the fidelity and insurance requirements for
electric and telecommunications borrowers.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 04/28/93 58 FR 25786
ANPRM Comment Period End 06/28/93
NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Ave. SW., Room 2234 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________
572. USE OF GENERAL FUNDS INVESTMENTS, LOAN GUARANTEES, AND
RETIREMENT OF CAPITAL CREDITS BY ELECTRIC BORROWERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1717, subpart O
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will set forth procedures for RUS approval of a
borrower's use of its own funds that are not the proceeds of RUS loans
for additions to electric plan. RUS loans are secured by a first
mortgage on the borrower's total electric system. RUS approvals are
intended to ensure that the proposed capital additions will not
adversely affect the borrower's ability to provide service consistent
with the RE Act and to repay its RUS loans.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: RUS is splitting the old RIN due to the fact
that the four subparts of the old RIN were split into separate actions
which are progressing at different rates in the regulatory process.
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Ave. SW., Room 2234 South Building, Washington, DC 20250-
1500
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB01
_______________________________________________________________________
573. RUS APPROVAL OF SALE OF CAPITAL ASSETS BY ELECTRIC BORROWERS
Priority: Other Significant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1717, subpart P
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule will set forth RUS policies and procedures for the
sale of capital assets by electric borrowers. RUS loans are secured by
a first mortgage on the borrower's electric system. RUS approval of
sales of capital assets are intended to ensure that the sale of the
assets will not adversely affect the borrower's ability to provide
service consistent with the RE Act, and to repay its RUS loans. These
policies were last revised in 1972.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: RUS is splitting the old RIN due to the fact
that the four subparts of the old RIN are now separate regulatory
actions which are moving at different rates in the regulatory process.
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Ave. SW., Room 2234 South Building, Washington, DC 20250-
1500
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB02
_______________________________________________________________________
574. LOAN DEFERMENTS FOR ENERGY RESOURCES CONSERVATION - ELECTRIC
PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1717, subpart L
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This regulation will codify and update the current Rural
Utilities Service (RUS) policy implemented through an RUS bulletin
which will be rescinded when this rule is published final. This action
is necessary to permit a principal payment extension of monthly billed
accounts for the purpose of Energy Resources Conservation (ERC) loans.
The current ERC loan program implemented in 1980 allows for the
extension of only quarterly principal payments. All RUS loans approved
on or after September 1, 1982, require monthly repayments while those
loans approved prior to that date required quarterly repayments. This
new regulation will codify the current ERC loan program and will amend
it to include monthly billed accounts. Most RUS loans have a repayment
period of 3.5 years.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Ave. SW., Room 2234 South Building, Washington, DC 20250-
1500
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB03
_______________________________________________________________________
575. POWER REQUIREMENT STUDIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 to 950(b); PL 99-591
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1710 E
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is proposing to update its
Power Requirements currently contained in Subpart E of 7 CFR part 1710,
Pre-loan Policies and Procedures for Insured and Guaranteed Electric
Loans. The updates to subpart E are needed to reflect the addition to 7
CFR 1710 of Subpart H, Loans for Demand Side Management, Energy
Conservation Programs, and On-Grid and Off-Grid Renewable Energy
Systems. Subpart H was required by the Rural Electrification Loan
Restructuring Act of 1993. Other changes to Subpart E are intended to
clarify the existing language without changing its overall intent.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Ave. SW., Room 2234 South Building, Washington, DC 20250-
1500
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________
576. POLICY ON AUDITS OF RUS BORROWERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq; 7 USC 1921 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1773
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This rule incorporates changes to the audit regulation
necessitated by the 1994 revision of Government Auditing Standards
issued by the Comptroller General of the United States effective
January 1, 1995 and by Statement of Auditing Standards No. 74 issued by
the Auditing Standards Board of the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Ave. SW., Room 2234S, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB19
_______________________________________________________________________
577. STREAMLINING THE RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE'S WATER AND
WASTE PROGRAM REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 16 USC 1005; 5 USC 301
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1680; 7 CFR 1690
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: RUS amends the regulations utilized to administer the Water
and Waste disposal loan and grant programs. The rule will combine the
water and waste loan and grant regulations into one regulation.
Unnecessary and burdensome requirements for entities seeking financial
assistance under the programs will be eliminated.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Avenue SW., Room 2234-S, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB20
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Final Rule Stage
Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
_______________________________________________________________________
578. LOAN ACCOUNT COMPUTATIONS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1785; 7 CFR 1786, subpart A
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: RUS proposes to codify, consolidate, and update the policies
and procedures currently contained in RUS Bulletin 20-9:320-12.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/07/93 58 FR 18043
NPRM Comment Period End 05/07/93
Final Action 01/00/96
Final Action Effective 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Avenue SW., Room 2234 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________
579. RESCISSION OF RUS BULLETINS 345-13, 345-29, 345-75, AND 345-
178 --TELEPHONE PROGRAM REGULATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq; 7 USC 1921 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1755
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: RUS withdraws and rescinds four specifications for telephone
materials and equipment which are obsolete due to innovations in
technology.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/01/89 54 FR 46071
NPRM Comment Period End 01/02/90
Final Action 11/06/95
Final Action Effective 12/06/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Avenue SW., Room 2234 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________
580. LONG-RANGE FINANCIAL FORECASTS OF ELECTRIC BORROWERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 to 950(b); PL 99-591
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1710, subpart G
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) proposes to amend its pre-
loan regulations for electric loans to clarify and revise the
requirement that borrowers submit to RUS a long-range financial
forecast as part of an application for a loan, loan guarantee, lien
accommodation. This proposed rule is intended to strengthen credit
practices and to assist borrowers in preparing, and RUS staff in
reviewing loan applications.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/20/93 58 FR 44288
NPRM Comment Period End 09/20/93 58 FR 44288
Final Action 01/00/96
Final Action Effective 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Ave. SW., Room 2234 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________
581. ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS FOR RUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BORROWERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1770 C
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is proposing to add a new
subpart that codifies RUS' current policy on the accounting for
postretirement benefits, Rural Telephone Bank stock, cushion of credit
investments, Rural Economic Development loans, and satellite or cable
television services.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/14/94 59 FR 47097
NPRM Comment Period End 11/14/94
Final Action 11/00/95
Final Action Effective 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Ave. SW., Room 2234 South Building, Washington, DC 20250-
1500
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB10
_______________________________________________________________________
582. COMMUNITY FACILITY LOANS - TIMBER-DEPENDENT COMMUNITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: PL 103-427
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1942 subpart A
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The revised regulations will implement Pub. L. 103-427, that
ensures timber-dependent communities in the Pacific Northwest,
adversely affected by the ``Forest Plan for a Sustainable Economy and a
Sustainable Environment,'' dated July 1993, qualify for certain rural
development loans and grants. Pub. L. 103-427 temporarily expands
population eligibility for certain development loans and grants for a
limited number of rural communities in the Pacific Northwest.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 10/01/95
Final Action Effective 11/01/95
Interim Final Rule 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: Local
Additional Information: This will be a joint rule promulgated by the
Rural Utilities Service and the Rural Housing and Community Development
Service.
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Room 2234
South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________
583. ESTABLISH WATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL REGULATIONS WITHIN
THE RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1989; 7 USC 1005; 7 USC 301
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1680; 7 CFR 1690; 7 CFR 1691; 7 CFR 1693; 7 CFR
1694
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: RUS amends the regulations originally published by the
Farmers Home Administration (FMHA) and the Rural Development
Administration (RDA). These amendments implement legislation directing
the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the RUS with responsibility
for the water and waste disposal programs formerly administered by FMHA
and RDA.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 01/00/96
Final Action Effective 02/00/96
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250, Room 2234-S
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB21
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Long-Term Actions
Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
_______________________________________________________________________
584. LOAN SECURITY DOCUMENTS--TELEPHONE PROGRAM
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1744
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________
585. WHOLESALE CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF ELECTRIC
POWER AND ENERGY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1717.300 to 1717.349
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/21/90 55 FR 38930
NPRM Comment Period End 11/20/90
Final Action 00/00/00
Final Action Effective 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA41
_______________________________________________________________________
586. MARGIN STABILIZATION PLANS AND REVENUE AND EXPENSE DEFERRALS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1767, subpart E
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________
587. DEPRECIATION RATES AND PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1767, subpart C
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________
588. PRESERVATION OF RECORDS ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS FOR RUS
ELECTRIC BORROWERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1767, subpart D
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
ANPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________
589. LIQUIDATION OF LOANS AND ACQUISITION, MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL
OF SECURITY PROPERTY
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1696; 7 CFR 1697; 7 CFR 1951 subpart E; 7 CFR 1955
subpart A; 7 CFR 1955 subpart B; 7 CFR 1955 subpart C; 7 CFR 2.23; 7
CFR 2.70
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB13
_______________________________________________________________________
590. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT GRANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1692; 7 CFR 1942 subpart J
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Local
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________
591. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING GRANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1691; 7 CFR 1942 subpart J
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Local
Agency Contact: F. Lamnot Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________
592. USE OF CONSULTANTS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1789
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Legislation as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
of 1992 (OBRA) would allow borrowers to pay for consultants hired by
RUS to expedite processing of loans, lien accommodations and other
actions.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: Legislation as part of the Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1992 (OBRA) would allow borrowers to pay for
consultants hired by RUS to expedite processing of loans, lien
accommodations, and other actions.
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Avenue SW., Room 2234-S, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Completed Actions
Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
_______________________________________________________________________
593. REVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
APPROVAL OF STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS, CONTRACT FORMS, AND DRAWINGS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1755
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 09/01/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________
594. SPECIFICATION FOR FIBER OPTIC SPLICE CLOSURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1755
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 09/01/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe
Phone: 202 720-9550
RIN: 0572-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________
595. REA SPECIFICATION FOR MECHANICAL FIBER OPTIC SPLICES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1755
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 09/01/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe
Phone: 202 720-9550
RIN: 0572-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________
596. RUS PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION FOR LINE CONCENTRATORS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1755
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 09/01/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe
Phone: 202 720-9550
RIN: 0572-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________
597. RUS BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1792, subpart B
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 09/01/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________
598. SPECIFICATION FOR POLE LINE HARDWARE
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1728
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 09/01/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe
Phone: 202 720-9550
RIN: 0572-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________
599. TITLE EVIDENCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1710; 7 CFR 1735
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 09/01/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________
600. EXEMPTIONS OF RUS CONTROLS OVER BORROWER OPERATIONS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1710.7; 7 CFR 1717
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
End Review 01/28/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA96
_______________________________________________________________________
601. PRE-LOAN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRIC LOANS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1710; 7 CFR 1714
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
End Review 12/20/93
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA98
_______________________________________________________________________
602. LOANS FOR DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT, ENERGY CONSERVATION
PROGRAMS, AND ON-GRID AND OFF-GRID RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1710
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
End Review 01/04/94
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AA99
_______________________________________________________________________
603. REFINANCING AND PREPAYMENT OF FFB LOANS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1786, subpart G
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
End Review 09/30/93
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB00
_______________________________________________________________________
604. LOAN SECURITY DOCUMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LOANS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1718
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 07/18/95 60 FR 36882
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________
605. CREDIT SUPPORT OF POWER SUPPLY BORROWERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1710
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Withdrawn 09/01/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB09
_______________________________________________________________________
606. COMMUNITY FACILITY LOANS - CONSTRUCT OR IMPROVE SOLID WASTE
FACILITIES
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1942 subpart A
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 03/01/95 60 FR 11019
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Local
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB12
_______________________________________________________________________
607. INVESTMENTS, LOANS AND GUARANTEES BY ELECTRIC
BORROWERS
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 7 USC 901 et seq
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1717
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: RUS revises its policies and requirements governing
restrictions on investments, loans and guarantees made by electric
borrowers.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/16/95 60 FR 8981
Final Action 09/21/95 60 FR 48870
Final Action Effective 10/31/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Deputy Director, Program Support
Staff, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 14th &
Independence Avenue SW., Room 2234-S, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120
RIN: 0572-AB16
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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Completed Actions
National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
_______________________________________________________________________
608. WETLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM INTERIM RULE
Priority: Other Significant
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 620
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/01/95 60 FR 28511
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Robert Misso
Phone: 202 690-0848
RIN: 0578-AA15
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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Operations (OO)
_______________________________________________________________________
609. AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION
Priority: Other
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or
duplication, or streamline requirements.
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 40 USC 486(c)
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 401 to 453 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Agriculture Acquisition Regulation is the Department of
Agriculture's agency acquisition regulation, issued to implement or
supplement the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The Agriculture
Acquisition Regulation is being revised to incorporate changes required
by the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994, Executive Orders,
The Federal Acquisition Regulation, and recent Office of Federal
Procurement Policy Letters. The revised regulation will also
incorporate changes suggested by the National Performance Review, by
the Department of Agriculture's Procurement Review Task Force, and by
the Department of Agriculture's Modernization of the Administrative
Process Project.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Sectors Affected: Multiple
Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether there
is a paperwork burden associated with this action.
Agency Contact: Joseph Daragan, Procurement Analyst, Department of
Agriculture, Office of Operations, Rm 1550 South Building, Washington,
DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-5729
Fax: 202 720-8972
RIN: 0599-AA00
[FR Doc. 95-26070 Filed 11-24-95; 8:45 am]
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