[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Department of Agriculture Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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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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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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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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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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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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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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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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, WP95-008.........    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, WP95-015.................    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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  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 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  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 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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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   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
466         FSIS Agenda for Change: Regulatory Review; Food Standards.............................    0583-AB89 
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                             Food Safety and Inspection Service--Proposed Rule Stage                            
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     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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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 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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                      Rural Business and Cooperative Development Service--Final Rule Stage                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  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 
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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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                          Prerule Stage
Rural Housing and Community Development Service (RHCDS)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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, WP95-008

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, WP95-015

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                      Completed Actions
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)
  
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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)
  
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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)
  
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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:
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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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

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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
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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

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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
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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:
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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
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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

_________________________________________________________________________

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
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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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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)
  
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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:
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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

_________________________________________________________________________

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:
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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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
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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:
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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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                      Completed Actions
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
511. EXPORT BONUS PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1494

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Forest Service (FS)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________
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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________
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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________
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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________
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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________
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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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: 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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
543. LAND USES AND PROHIBITIONS; NONCOMMERCIAL GROUP USES

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 251; 36 CFR 261

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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:
_________________________________________________________________________

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
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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
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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)
  
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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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