[ The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Agriculture Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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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 1998

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of significant and 
nonsignificant 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. Further, this agenda 
identifies regulatory actions that are being reviewed in compliance 
with section 610(c) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We invite public 
comment on those actions.

    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: September 4, 1998.

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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176          National Organic Program.............................................................    0581-AA40
177          National Laboratory Accreditation Program............................................    0581-AB42
178          Kiwifruit Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Order........................    0581-AB46
179          Federal Seed Act; Amendments.........................................................    0581-AB55
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                                Agricultural Marketing Service--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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180          Federal Milk Order Consolidation and Reform (Section 610 Review).....................    0581-AB49
181          Egg, Poultry, and Rabbit Grading: Fee Increase.......................................    0581-AB54
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                                Agricultural Marketing Service--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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182          Revision of Regulations Governing the Inspection and Grading Services of Manufactured
            or Processed Dairy Products...........................................................    0581-AA45
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                                Agricultural Marketing Service--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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183          Federal Meat Grading and Certification Services--1997 User Fees......................    0581-AB44
184          Processed Fruits and Vegetables, 1998 Fee Increase...................................    0581-AB52

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185          Milk in the New England and Other Marketing Areas; (Class I and II Prices)...........    0581-AB53
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                               Agricultural Research Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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186          Amendment of Fee Schedule, National Agricultural Library.............................    0518-AA01
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                                    Farm Service Agency--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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187          Implementation of Preferred Lender Program and Streamlining of Guaranteed Loan
            Regulations...........................................................................    0560-AF38
188          Debt Settlement for Indian Tribal Land Acquisition Loans.............................    0560-AF43
189          1999-Crop Peanuts National Poundage Quota, National Average Loan Rates and Minimum
            Export-Edible Sales Price for Additional Peanuts......................................    0560-AF48
190          1999-Crop Marketing Quotas and Price Support Levels for Five Kinds of Tobacco........    0560-AF51
191          Fee Schedule; Aerial Photographic Reproductions......................................    0560-AF55
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                                      Farm Service Agency--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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192          Amendments to the Regulations for Cotton Warehouses Under the United States Warehouse
            Act--Electronic Block Warehouse Receipts, Insurance Requirements, and Other Provisions    0560-AE60
193          Dairy Recourse Loan Program..........................................................    0560-AF41
194          Amendments to the Regulations Regarding Suspension and Debarment from Commodity
            Credit Corporation Programs...........................................................    0560-AF47
195          1999-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level for Flue-Cured Tobacco.............    0560-AF49
196          1999-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level for Burley Tobacco.................    0560-AF50
197          Amendment to the Tobacco Importer Assessment Regulations Regulations Regarding the
            Definition of De Minimis Special Entries..............................................    0560-AF52
198          Remove Internal Agency Provision From FSA Farm Credit Program Regulation--Liquidation
            of Loans Secured by Real Estate and Acquisition of Real and Chattel Property..........    0560-AF53
199          Cleaning and Reinspection of Farmers' Stock Peanuts..................................    0560-AF56
200          Disaster Reserve Flood Compensation Program..........................................    0560-AF57
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                                     Farm Service Agency--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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201          Program Ineligibility for Noncompliance With Boll Weevil Eradication Program.........    0560-AD57
202          Sugar and Crystalline Fructose Information and Recordkeeping Requirements............    0560-AD88
203          Amendment to the Warehouse Regulations Regarding Auction Tobacco Warehouses..........    0560-AD92
204          Farmer Credit Program Account Servicing Policies for Section 1816 and Other Related
            Sections for the 1990 FACT Act........................................................    0560-AE02
205          Implement Section 1818 (Borrower Training) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation,
            and Trade Act of 1990 (FACT Act)......................................................    0560-AE04
206          Implementation of Certified Lender Program...........................................    0560-AE07
207          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

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208          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
209          The Agricultural Credit Improvement Act of 1992......................................    0560-AE13
210          Implement Sections 11 and 13 of the Agriculture Credit Improvement Act of 1992
            (Application Processing Timeframe)....................................................    0560-AE14
211          Acquisition and Management of Real and Chattel Property..............................    0560-AE15
212          Small Farmer Outreach Training and Technical Assistance Program......................    0560-AE17
213          Part 1946 Mediation; Subpart A--Agricultural Loan Mediation Program..................    0560-AE26
214          Amendment to Conservation Program Appeal Regulations Regarding Jurisdiction..........    0560-AE30
215          Selection and Functions of Farm Service Agency State and County Committees...........    0560-AE33
216          Implementation Procedures for Highly Erodible Land and Wetlands Conservation
            Provisions of the Food Security Act...................................................    0560-AE38
217          Amendments to the Farmer Account Servicing Policies..................................    0560-AE42
218          Amendments to the Standards for Approval of Warehouse for Commodity Credit
            Corporation Storage Contracts.........................................................    0560-AE50
219          Deletion of FSA Regulations Regarding Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program..    0560-AE54
220          Amendment to the Conservation Reserve Program Regarding Early Contract Terminations..    0560-AE56
221          Suspension of the Emergency Livestock Assistance Regulations for Crop Years 1996 to
            2002..................................................................................    0560-AE86
222          Revision to the Direct Loanmaking Regulations........................................    0560-AE87
223          Revision of the Inventory Property Management Regulations............................    0560-AE88
224          Revisions to the Delinquent Account Servicing Regulations............................    0560-AE89
225          Direct Line of Credit Program........................................................    0560-AE90
226          Revision of Regulations Pertaining to Indian Tribes and Tribal Corporations..........    0560-AE91
227          Amendments to the Tobacco Marketing Quota Regulations................................    0560-AE96
228          Disaster Set-Aside Program...........................................................    0560-AE98
229          Boll Weevil Eradication Loan Program.................................................    0560-AE99
230          Amendments To Update the Tobacco Program Regulations.................................    0560-AF05
231          Amendments To Update the Peanut Program Regulations..................................    0560-AF06
232          Amendments To Update Farm Program Payment Limitation and Disaster Regulations Under
            the National Performance Review.......................................................    0560-AF10
233          Amendment to the Cotton Warehouse Regulations Regarding the Definition of
            ``Unnecessary Delay''.................................................................    0560-AF13
234          1998-Crop Marketing Quota and Price Support Level for Burley Tobacco.................    0560-AF18
235          1998-Crop Marketing Quotas and Price Support Level for Flue-Cured Tobacco............    0560-AF19
236          1998-Crop Marketing Quotas and Price Support Levels for Eight Kinds of Tobacco.......    0560-AF20
237          Lender Buyback of Repurchased Guaranteed Loans.......................................    0560-AF21
238          Amendments to the Debt Settlement Policies and Procedures To Conform to the Debt
            Collection Improvement Act of 1996....................................................    0560-AF22
239          Amendments to the Forage Provisions of the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance
            Program...............................................................................    0560-AF23
240          Flood Risk Reduction Program.........................................................    0560-AF24
241          Refund of Marketing Quota Penalties and Tobacco Auction Warehouse Records and Reports    0560-AF26
242          Refund of Marketing Quota Penalties and Other Peanut Program Provisions..............    0560-AF27
243          Contracting Additional Peanuts by Type and Segregation...............................    0560-AF28
244          American Indian Livestock Feed Program...............................................    0560-AF29
245          Sugar Program Information Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements...................    0560-AF31
246          Upland Cotton User Marketing Certificate Program; Revision of Regulations............    0560-AF32
247          Cooperative Marketing Associations...................................................    0560-AF33
248          Inapplicability to FSA's Farm Loan Programs of Redundant Instructions Regarding the
            Collection and Depositing of Program Payments.........................................    0560-AF34
249          Revision of FSA-Guaranteed Loan Regulations--Interest Subsidy for Guaranteed
            Borrowers.............................................................................    0560-AF35
250          Amendment to the Farm Reconstitution Regulations.....................................    0560-AF36
251          Change in Warehouse Receipt Requirements for CCC's Cotton Loan and Loan Deficiency
            Payment Programs......................................................................    0560-AF39
252          Chemical Testing of Farmers' Stock Peanuts for Aflatoxin Content.....................    0560-AF40
253          1998 Dairy Production Disaster Assistance Program, Livestock Indemnity Program, and
            Tree Assistance Program...............................................................    0560-AF44
254          Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program Regulations for the 1998 and Succeeding
            Crop Years............................................................................    0560-AF46
255          Debt Settlement of the Farm Loan Program's Nonprogram Loans..........................    0560-AF54
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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256          Guaranteed Loan Programs; Monitoring Liquid Accounts.................................    0560-AE05
257          Loans to Indian Tribes and Tribal Corporations.......................................    0560-AE10
258          Disaster Assistance..................................................................    0560-AE22
259          Revisions to the Direct Farm Ownership Loan Regulation (1943-A) Outreach Program for
            Members of Socially Disadvantaged Groups..............................................    0560-AE23
260          Socially Disadvantaged Outreach Program..............................................    0560-AE24
261          Permit FSA To Sell or Assign Farm Loan Mortgages and Notes...........................    0560-AE35
262          Implementation of Five-Year Direct Line of Credit Program............................    0560-AE58
263          Post-Bankruptcy Loan Servicing Notification..........................................    0560-AE62
264          Consolidate FSA Farm Credit Programs Regulations--Miscellaneous Program Requirements.    0560-AE64
265          Consolidate FSA Farm Credit Programs Direct Loan Servicing Regulations--Management
            and Disposal of Acquired Property.....................................................    0560-AE65
266          Consolidate FSA Farm Credit Program Direct Loan Servicing Regulations--Delinquent
            Account Restructuring and Liquidation.................................................    0560-AE66
267          Consolidate FSA Farm Credit Programs Direct Loan Servicing Regulations--Management
            Advice, Tax Servicing, Collection, and Security Servicing.............................    0560-AE67
268          Eliminate Internal Agency Provisions From FSA Farm Credit Programs Regulations--
            Miscellaneous Program Requirements....................................................    0560-AE68
269          Eliminate Internal Administrative Provisions From FSA Farm Credit Program
            Regulations--Management and Disposal of Acquired Property.............................    0560-AE69
270          Eliminate Internal Administrative Provisions From FSA Farm Credit Program Direct Loan
            Regulations--Delinquent Account Servicing and Liquidation.............................    0560-AE70
271          Eliminate Internal Administrative Provisions From FSA Farm Credit Programs Direct
            Loan Servicing Regulations............................................................    0560-AE71
272          Elimination of Administrative Provisions From FSA Farm Credit Program Direct
            Loanmaking Regulations................................................................    0560-AE73
273          Consolidation of FSA Farm Credit Programs Direct Loanmaking Regulations..............    0560-AE74
274          Elimination of Administrative Provisions From FSA Farm Credit Programs Guaranteed
            Loanmaking Regulations................................................................    0560-AE75
275          Consolidation of FSA Farm Credit Programs Guaranteed Loanmaking Regulations..........    0560-AE76
276          Elimination of Administrative Provisions From FSA Regulations Pertaining to Farm
            Credit Programs Loan Rates, Funding, and Loan Authorities.............................    0560-AE77
277          Consolidation of FSA Farm Credit Programs Regulations Pertaining to Loan Rates,
            Funding, and Loan Authorities.........................................................    0560-AE78
278          Elimination of Administrative Provisions From FSA Farm Credit Programs Environmental
            Regulations...........................................................................    0560-AE79
279          Consolidation of Farm Service Agency Environmental Programs Regulations..............    0560-AE80
280          Subordination of Direct Loan Basic Security To Secure a Guaranteed Loan..............    0560-AE92
281          Amendments to the Production Flexibility Contract for Wheat, Feed Grains, Rice, and
            Upland Cotton.........................................................................    0560-AF25
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                            Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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282          Importation Of Solid Wood Packing Material...........................................    0579-AA99
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                         Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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283          Animal Welfare--Standards for Marine Mammals.........................................    0579-AA59
284          Plant Pest Regulations; Update of Current Provisions.................................    0579-AA80
285          Veterinary Services Multi-Year User Fees.............................................    0579-AA87
286          Interstate Movement of Sheep and Goats From States That Do Not Quarantine Scrapie-
            Infected and Source Flocks............................................................    0579-AA90
287          Importation of Grapefruit, Lemons, and Oranges From Argentina........................    0579-AA92
288          Licensing Requirements for Dogs and Cats.............................................    0579-AA95
289          Importation Of Poultry From Sinaloa and Sonora, Mexico...............................    0579-AA96
290          Irradiation Phytosanitary Treatment of Imported Fresh Fruits and Vegetables..........    0579-AA97
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                          Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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291          Addition of Cervidae to the Regulations Concerning Tuberculosis in Livestock.........    0579-AA53
292          Phytosanitary Export Certification; Accreditation of Nongovernment Facilities........    0579-AA75
293          Karnal Bunt..........................................................................    0579-AA83
294          Restrictions on the Importation of Ruminants, Meat and Meat Products From Ruminants,
            and Certain Other Ruminant Products...................................................    0579-AA98
295          Importation of Rhododendron in Growing Media.........................................    0579-AB00
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                          Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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296          Importation of Fruits and Vegetables.................................................    0579-AA58
297          Importation of Certain Embryos and Animal Semen......................................    0579-AA63
298          HSTAIC Repair and Maintenance Fees...................................................    0579-AA69
299          Importation of Logs, Lumber, and Other Unmanufactured Wood Articles..................    0579-AA82
300          Importation of Pork From Yucatan, Mexico.............................................    0579-AA91
301          Importation of Fuji Apples From the Republic of Korea................................    0579-AA93
302          Requirements for Inspection Licensing Procurement of Animals; Animal Welfare.........    0579-AA94
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                          Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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303          User Fees, Veterinary Diagnostics....................................................    0579-AA70
304          Animal Welfare--Standards for Animal Auctions........................................    0579-AA76
305          Karnal Bunt Status of the Mexicali Valley of Mexico..................................    0579-AA88
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                Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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306          Agricultural Telecommunications Program Administrative Provisions....................    0524-AA12
307          Hispanic Education Partnership Grants Program; Administrative Provisions.............    0524-AA17
308          Community Food Projects Administrative Provisions....................................    0524-AA19
309          Small Business Innovation Research Program Administrative Provisions.................    0524-AA20
310          Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program Administrative Provisions......    0524-AA21
311          National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Administrative Provisions....    0524-AA22
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                 Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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312          Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program; Administrative Provisions...........    0524-AA09
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                                   Rural Housing Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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313          Civil Rights Compliance Requirements--1901-E to 1940-D...............................    0575-AA83

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314          Direct Single-Family Housing Loans and Grants........................................    0575-AC11
315          Multi-Family Housing Reinvention.....................................................    0575-AC13
316          Guaranteed Rural Housing Loan Single Family..........................................    0575-AC18
317          Farm Labor Housing - Competitive Funding.............................................    0575-AC19
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                                     Rural Housing Service--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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318          Denying Credit to Applicants Delinquent on Any Federal Debt..........................    0575-AA66
319          Reengineering and Reinvention of the Direct Section 502 and 504 Single Family Housing
            Program...............................................................................    0575-AB99
320          Community Facility Grants............................................................    0575-AC10
321          Servicing Community Programs Loans and Grants........................................    0575-AC12
322          Section 538 Guarantee Rural Rental Housing Program...................................    0575-AC14
323          Community Programs Guaranteed Loans..................................................    0575-AC17
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                                    Rural Housing Service--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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324          Environmental Program Streamline Environmental Process...............................    0575-AB98
325          National Flood Insurance Regulations.................................................    0575-AC07
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                                    Rural Housing Service--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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326          Community Facility Loans.............................................................    0575-AC16
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                             Federal Crop Insurance Corporation--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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327          General Administrative Regulations; High Risk Land Regulations.......................    0563-AA98
328          General Administrative Regulations; Subpart D; Application for Crop Insurance........    0563-AB00
329          Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Cotton and ELS Cotton Crop Insurance Provisions...    0563-AB62
330          Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Small Grains Crop Insurance Provisions and Wheat
            Winter Coverage Endorsement...........................................................    0563-AB63
331          Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Coarse Grains Crop Insurance Provisions...........    0563-AB64
332          Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Basic Provisions..................................    0563-AB69
333          General Administrative Regulations; Submissions of Request To Reduce Premium Charged
            the Insured as the Result of Operational Efficiencies.................................    0563-AB70
334          General Administrative Regulations; Movement of Business Among Insurance Providers...    0563-AB71
335          General Administrative Regulations; Reinsurance Agreement--Standards for Approval....    0563-AB72
336          General Administrative Regulations; Sanctions........................................    0563-AB73
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                              Federal Crop Insurance Corporation--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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337          Group Risk Plan Crop Insurance Provisions; Part 407..................................    0563-AB06
338          General Administrative Regulations; Subpart S; Regulations for Insurance Coverage by
            Written Agreement.....................................................................    0563-AB07
339          General Administrative Regulations; Subpart V; Submission of Policies and Provisions
            of Policies and Rates of Premium......................................................    0563-AB15
340          General Administrative Regulations; Subpart J; Appeal Procedure Regulations..........    0563-AB17
341          General Administrative Regulations; Subpart N; Disaster Assistance Act of 1988.......    0563-AB20
342          Federal Crop Insurance on Highly Erodible Land and Wetlands-- Part 400...............    0563-AB59
343          Federal Crop Insurance on Highly Erodible Land and Wetlands-- Part 401...............    0563-AB60
344          Dairy Options Pilot Program..........................................................    0563-AB61
345          General Administrative Regulations; Nonstandard Underwriting Classification System
            (Reg Plan Seq. No. 1).................................................................    0563-AB66
346          General Administrative Regulations; Subpart T - Regulations for the 1999 and
            Subsequent Reinsurance Years (Reg Plan Seq. No. 2)....................................    0563-AB67
347          General Administrative Regulations; Subpart U; and Catastrophic Risk Protection
            Endorsement - Regulations for the 1999 and Subsequent Reinsurance Years (Reg Plan Seq.
            No. 3)................................................................................   0563-AB68
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


                              Federal Crop Insurance Corporation--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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348          Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Tobacco (Guaranteed Plan) Crop Insurance
            Provisions............................................................................    0563-AA84
349          Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Peanut Crop Insurance Provisions..................    0563-AA85
350          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
351          Tobacco, Quota Plan Crop Insurance Regulations.......................................    0563-AB47
352          Popcorn Corn Insurance Regulations...................................................    0563-AB48
353          Nursery Crop Insurance Regulations; Common Crop Insurance Regulations; and Nursery
            Crop Insurance Provisions.............................................................    0563-AB65
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                     Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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354          Regulations Under Packers and Stockyards Act (Price Reporting).......................    0580-AA65
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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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355          Grain Inspection General Regulations.................................................    0580-AA53
356          Review Inspection Requirements.......................................................    0580-AA58
357          Regulations Issued Under Packers and Stockyards Act (Feed Weight)....................    0580-AA64
358          Fees for Official Inspection and Official Weighing Services (1999)...................    0580-AA66
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                    Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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359          Tolerances for Dividers..............................................................    0580-AA57
360          Clear Title for Purchasers of Farm Products..........................................    0580-AA63
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                   Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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361          Poultry Grower Contracts, Scales, Weighing...........................................    0580-AA51
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                   Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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362          General Regulations and Standards for Certain Agricultural Commodities...............    0580-AA54
363          Official/Unofficial Weighing Services................................................    0580-AA55
364          Fees for Official Inspection and Official Weighting Services.........................    0580-AA59
365          Tolerances for Moisture Meters Used in Grain Inspection..............................    0580-AA60
366          Prohibition on Adding Substances to Grain............................................    0580-AA61
367          Official Testing Service for Corn Oil, Protein, and Starch...........................    0580-AA62
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                                 Food and Nutrition Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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368          Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Food
            Delivery Systems Integrity (Reg Plan Seq. No. 4)......................................    0584-AA80
369          Food Distribution Programs--Implementation of 1990 Farm Bill.........................    0584-AB28
370          Food Stamp Program: Revisions to the Retail Food Store Definition and Program
            Authorization Guidance (Reg Plan Seq. No. 5)..........................................    0584-AB90
371          Food Stamp Program: Retailer Application Processing..................................    0584-AC05
372          Summer Food Service Program: Program Meal Service During the School Year.............    0584-AC06
373          Consolidation of National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and Summer
            Food Service Program Into a Comprehensive School Meal Program.........................    0584-AC10
374          Disclosure of Free and Reduced Price Eligibility Information Under the School
            Nutrition and Child and Adult Care Food Programs......................................    0584-AC21
375          Food Stamp Program: Welfare Reform and Regulatory Review of Program Management.......    0584-AC22
376          Improving Management and Program Integrity in the Child and Adult Care Food Program..    0584-AC24
377          Determining Eligibility for Free and Reduced Price Meals and Free Milk in Schools:
            Provision 2 and Provision 3...........................................................    0584-AC25
378          Food Stamp Program Regulatory Review: Certification of Eligible Households...........    0584-AC28
379          WIC: Food Package Adjustments and Corrections........................................    0584-AC29
380          WIC: Bloodwork Requirements..........................................................    0584-AC30
381          Part 240, Cash In Lieu of Donated Foods and Part 250, Food Distribution Regulations..    0584-AC31
382          Food Stamp Program Regulatory Review: FSP Standards for Approval and Operation of
            Food Stamp Electronic Benefit Transfer Systems........................................    0584-AC37
383          National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Additional Menu Planning
            Alternatives..........................................................................    0584-AC38
384          FSP: Personal Responsibility Provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work
            Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Reg Plan Seq. No. 6)..........................    0584-AC39
385          FSP: State Flexibility and Certification Provisions of Public Law 104-193 (Reg Plan
            Seq. No. 7)...........................................................................    0584-AC40
386          FSP: Nondiscretionary Provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity
            Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Reg Plan Seq. No. 8)......................................    0584-AC41
387          Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work
            Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996................................................    0584-AC44
388          Food Stamp Program: Work Provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work
            Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Reg Plan Seq. No. 9)..........................    0584-AC45
389          Regulatory Reform: Provisions Relating to Firms Participating in the Food Stamp
            Program...............................................................................    0584-AC48
390          Food Distribution Program: Regulatory Implementation of Personal Responsibility and
            Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PL 104-193, 110 Stat 2105)...............    0584-AC49
391          Food Distributions Programs: Commodity Acceptability Report..........................    0584-AC56
392          WIC: Food and Nutrition Services and Administration (NSA) Funding Formula Rule.......    0584-AC64
393          Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations: Disqualification Penalties for
            Intentional Program Violations........................................................    0584-AC65

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394          Commodity Supplemental Food Program: Program Streamlining, Flexibility, and
            Miscellaneous Amendments..............................................................   0584-AC66
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                                  Food and Nutrition Service--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
395          Child and Adult Care Food Program: Authority To Collect Overclaims...................    0584-AB19
396          Food Stamp Program: 1995 Quality Control Technical Amendments........................    0584-AB38
397          WIC: Requirements for and Evaluation of WIC Program Requests for Bids for Infant
            Formula Rebate Contracts..............................................................    0584-AB52
398          Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations--Oklahoma Waiver Authority..........    0584-AB56
399          Food Stamp Program: Anticipating Income and Reporting Changes........................    0584-AB57
400          Food Stamp Program: Payment of Certain Administrative Costs of State Agencies........    0584-AB66
401          Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations: Definition of Indian Tribal
            Household.............................................................................    0584-AB67
402          Amendments to the Infant Meal Pattern................................................    0584-AB81
403          Food Stamp Program: Food Stamp Recipient Claim Establishment and Collection Standards
            (Reg Plan Seq. No. 10)................................................................    0584-AB88
404          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
405          Child and Adult Care Food Program: Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act
            Amendments and Healthy Meals for Healthy Americans Act of 1994........................    0584-AC20
406          Implementation of Legislative Reforms in the Summer Food Service Program.............    0584-AC23
407          Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC):
            Disqualification of WIC Vendors Who Are Disqualified From the Food Stamp Program......    0584-AC50
408          Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC: Implementation of WIC-Related
            Provisions of PL 104-193, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation
            Act of 1996...........................................................................    0584-AC51
409          Implementation of Legislative Changes in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.......    0584-AC52
410          Food Stamp Program: Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Benefit Adjustments...........    0584-AC61
411          Food Stamp Provisions of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.............................   0584-AC63
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                                  Food and Nutrition Service--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
412          Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC):
            Miscellaneous Provisions..............................................................    0584-AB10
413          Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Food Cost
            Containment Requirements..............................................................    0584-AB11
414          Permanent Agreements/Direct Certification in National School Lunch, School Breakfast,
            and Special Milk Programs.............................................................    0584-AB35
415          Provisions of Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, Amendments of
            1990, and Implementation of the Disqualified Recipient Subsystem......................    0584-AB51
416          School Nutrition Programs: Technical and Nondiscretionary Amendments.................    0584-AC01
417          Amendment To Remove Formulated Grain--Fruit Product Section..........................    0584-AC09
418          Food Stamp Program: Retailer Integrity, Fraud Reduction and Penalties................    0584-AC46
419          Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Soy-
            Base Beverages (Soymilk) in WIC.......................................................    0584-AC67
420          WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP): Expansion Funds Allocation Formula......    0584-AC68
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                                  Food and Nutrition Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
421          Food Stamp Program: Quality Control Provisions of the Mickey Leland Childhood Hunger
            Relief Act............................................................................    0584-AB75
422          FSP: Collection of Delinquent Retailer Debts: Administrative Offset..................    0584-AC11
423          Modification of the ``Vegetable Protein Products'' Portion of Appendix A of 7 CFR
            Parts 210, 225, and 226...............................................................    0584-AC18
424          NSLP/SBP/SMP/FDP/CACFP/SFSP/WIC: Nonprocurement Debarment............................    0584-AC26
425          Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC):
            Accommodation of Cultural Food Preferences in the WIC Program.........................    0584-AC32
426          Nutrition Education and Training Program Requirements................................    0584-AC34
427          Food Stamp Program: Simplified Food Stamp Program Provisions of the Personal
            Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996........................    0584-AC43
428          WIC: Evaluation of WIC Program Infant Formula Rebate Contracts.......................    0584-AC55
429          WIC: Notice Announcing USDA's Decision To Retain the 6-Gram Sugar Limit for WIC
            Cereals...............................................................................    0584-AC59
430          Definition of Federal Means-Tested Public Benefit....................................    0584-AC62
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Food Safety and Inspection Service--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
431          Elimination of Accredited Laboratory Program for Food Chemistry and Residue Chemistry    0583-AC48
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                             Food Safety and Inspection Service--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
432          Transportation and Storage Requirements for Potentially Hazardous Foods..............    0583-AC05
433          Grant and Inauguration of Inspection.................................................    0583-AC07
434          Performance Standards for the Chilling of Ready-to-Cook Poultry......................    0583-AC21
435          Retained Water in Raw Meat and Poultry Products; Poultry Chilling Performance
            Standards.............................................................................    0583-AC26
436          Elimination of Requirements for Partial Quality Control Programs (Reg Plan Seq. No.
            11)...................................................................................    0583-AC35
437          Performance Standards for Shelf-Stable, Ready-To-Eat Products........................    0583-AC45
438          Performance Standards for Perishable, Ready-to-Eat Products..........................    0583-AC46
439          Performance Standards for Bacon......................................................    0583-AC49
440          Irradiation of Meat and Meat Products................................................    0583-AC50
441          Salmonella Enteritidis in Eggs.......................................................    0583-AC52
442          Reworking of Meat and Poultry Carcasses Accidentally Contaminated During Evisceration   0583-AC53
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                              Food Safety and Inspection Service--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
443          Performance Standards for Certain Meat Products and Poultry Products (Reg Plan Seq.
            No. 12)...............................................................................    0583-AB94
444          Addition of Mexico to List of Countries Eligible To Export Poultry Products to the
            United States.........................................................................    0583-AC33
445          Rules of Practice (Reg Plan Seq. No. 13).............................................    0583-AC34
446          Sanitation Requirements for Official Meat and Poultry Establishments (Reg Plan Seq.
            No. 14)...............................................................................    0583-AC39
447          Meat Produced by Advanced Meat/Bone Separation Machinery and Meat Recovery Systems...   0583-AC51
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                              Food Safety and Inspection Service--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
448          Substances Approved for Use in the Preparation of Meat and Poultry Products..........    0583-AB02
449          Nutrition Labeling of Ground Beef and Hamburger......................................    0583-AB74
450          Use of Soy Protein Concentrate, Food Starch-Modified and Gelatin as Binders in
            Certain Meat Products.................................................................    0583-AB82
451          Elimination of Prior Approval Requirements for Egg Product Plant Drawings,
            Specifications, and Equipment.........................................................    0583-AC06
452          Beef or Pork With Barbecue Sauce; Revision of Standards..............................    0583-AC09
453          Labeling Standards for Ovine Carcasses, Parts of Carcasses, Meat and Meat Food
            Products..............................................................................    0583-AC41
454          Ante-Mortem and Post-Mortem Inspection of Livestock and Poultry......................    0583-AC43
455          Requirements for Disposition and Disposal of Inspected Raw Meat and Poultry Products.    0583-AC44
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                              Food Safety and Inspection Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
456          Requirements for Foreign Country Import Certification and Live Animal Importation....    0583-AA47
457          Food Standards: Requirements for Processed Meat and Poultry Products Named by Use of
            an Expressed Nutrient Content Claim and a Standardized Term...........................    0583-AB51
458          Nutrition Labeling: Health Claims on Meat and Poultry Products.......................    0583-AB64
459          Nutrition Labeling; New Product Categories and Reference Amounts.....................    0583-AB81
460          Continuous Chilling of Split Poultry Portions........................................    0583-AB95
461          Refrigeration and Labeling Requirements for Shell Eggs...............................    0583-AC04
462          Nutrition Labeling; Reference Daily Intakes..........................................    0583-AC15
463          Carrageenan, Locust Bean Gum, and Xanthan Gum Blend Used as a Binder in Certain Cured
            Pork Products.........................................................................    0583-AC16
464          Performance Standards for the Production of Certain Meat and Poultry Products With
            Established Standards of Identity.....................................................    0583-AC18
465          Performance Standards for the Thermal Processing of Meat and Poultry Products........    0583-AC19
466          Prevention of Physical or Chemical Contamination of Meat and Poultry Products or
            Product Ingredients...................................................................    0583-AC22
467          Performance Standard for Carcasses Cut Into Primal Parts Within an Establishment.....    0583-AC27
468          Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems for Egg Products..........    0583-AC30
469          Elimination of Prior Approval Requirements for Proprietary Substances and Nonfood
            Compounds.............................................................................    0583-AC37
470          Performance Standards for the Production of Certain Meat and Poultry Products........    0583-AC38
471          Pathogen Reduction; Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems
            Sampling Collection--Technical Amendment and Corrections..............................    0583-AC40
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                                   Foreign Agricultural Service--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
472          Dairy Tariff-Rate Import Quota Licensing.............................................    0551-AA53
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                                Foreign Agricultural Service--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
473          Export Sales Reporting Requirement...................................................    0551-AA51
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                 Foreign Agricultural Service--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
474          CCC Supplier Credit Guarantee Program................................................    0551-AA30
475          Sugar Import Licensing...............................................................    0551-AA39

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476          Regulation Governing Implementation of the Market Access Program.....................    0551-AA52
477          Regulations Governing the Financing of Commercial Sales of Agricultural Commodities..    0551-AA54
478          Changes to the Regulation to Achieve More Effective Management of Foreign Donations
            of Agricultural Commodities...........................................................    0551-AA56
479          Amend Regulations Governing Procedures for Procuring Ocean Transportation for
            Agricultural Commodities..............................................................    0551-AA57
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                                 Foreign Agricultural Service--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
480          Proposed Regulations Governing Implementation of the Cooperator Market Development
            Program Overseas......................................................................    0551-AA26
481          Dairy Tariff Rate Import Quota Licensing.............................................    0551-AA27
482          Facility Guarantee Program...........................................................    0551-AA35
483          Reform of Export Bonus Program.......................................................    0551-AA41
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                                       Forest Service--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
484          Hydropower Applications..............................................................    0596-AA47
485          National Forest Prohibitions.........................................................    0596-AA75
486          Small Tracts Act Regulations.........................................................    0596-AA79
487          National Forest System Land and Resource Management Planning.........................    0596-AB20
488          Species Surplus to Domestic Manufacturing Needs......................................    0596-AB27
489          Collection of Reimbursable Costs for Processing Special-Use Applications and
            Administration of Special-Use Authorizations..........................................    0596-AB36
490          Appeal of Decisions Relating to Occupancy and Use of National Forest System Lands....    0596-AB45
491          Sale and Disposal of National Forest System Timber; Extension of Timber Sale
            Contracts To Permit Urgent Removal of Other Timber....................................    0596-AB48
492          Disposal of National Forest Timber: Timber Sale Contract Revisions...................    0596-AB52
493          National Environmental Policy Act; Revised Policy and Procedures; Categorical
            Exclusions............................................................................    0596-AB54
494          Law Enforcement Support Activities...................................................    0596-AB61
495          Administration of the Forest Development Transportation System.......................    0596-AB67
496          Noncompetitive Sale of Timber........................................................    0596-AB70
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                                        Forest Service--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
497          Indian Allotments on National Forest System Lands....................................    0596-AA52
498          Disposal of National Forest Timber; Cancellation of Timber Sale Contracts............    0596-AB21
499          State and Private Forestry Assistance Stewardship Incentive Program..................    0596-AB32
500          Special-Use Applications and Administration of Special-Use Authorizations............    0596-AB35
501          Preference for Visitor Service; Alaska National Forest Conservation System Units.....    0596-AB57
502          Appeal of Decisions Relating to Occupancy and Use of National Forest System Lands;
            Mediation of Grazing Permit Disputes..................................................    0596-AB59
503          Small Business Timber Sale Set-Aside Program; Appeal Procedure on Recomputation of
            Shares................................................................................    0596-AB62
504          Administrative, Cooperative Funds Agreements.........................................    0596-AB63
505          Categorical Exclusion for Certain Ski Area Permit Actions............................    0596-AB65
506          Administration of the Forest Development Transportation System: Temporary Suspension
            of Road Construction in Roadless Areas................................................    0596-AB68
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                                        Forest Service--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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507          Notice, Comment, and Appeal Procedures for National Forest System Projects and
            Activities............................................................................    0596-AB69
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                                        Forest Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
508          National Forest System Land and Resource Management Planning Forest Service Manual
            Chapter 1920..........................................................................    0596-AB31
509          Sale and Disposal of National Forest Timber; Market-Related Contract Term Additions..    0596-AB41
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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
510          Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State
            and Local Governments.................................................................    0503-AA16
511          Designation of Rural Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities....................    0503-AA18
512          Uniform Procedures for the Acquisition and Transfer of Excess Personal Property......    0503-AA19
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
513          Nondiscrimination in USDA-Conducted Programs and Activities..........................    0503-AA15
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                             Rural Business-Cooperative Service--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
514          Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program....................................    0570-AA19
515          Direct Business and Industry Direct Loan Program.....................................    0570-AA22
516          Rural Venture Capital Demonstration Program..........................................    0570-AA25
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                              Rural Business-Cooperative Service--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
517          Rural Business Opportunity Grants....................................................    0570-AA05
518          Rural Business Enterprise Grants and Television Demonstration Grants.................    0570-AA08
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                              Rural Business-Cooperative Service--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
519          National Sheep Industry Improvement Center...........................................    0570-AA21
520          Rural Business and Industrial Loan Program--Miscellaneous Changes....................    0570-AA23
521          Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan..............................................    0570-AA24
522          Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program--Financing Cooperative Stock...........    0570-AA26

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523          Rural and Rural Area Under the Rural Community Advancement Program...................    0570-AA27
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                                     Rural Utilities Service--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
524          Telecommunications System Construction Contract and Specifications...................    0572-AB41
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                                  Rural Utilities Service--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
525          RUS Fidelity and Insurance Requirements for Electric and Telecommunications Borrowers    0572-AA86
526          Preservation of Records Accounting Requirements for RUS Electric Borrowers...........    0572-AA92
527          Load Forecasts and Market Analysis...................................................    0572-AB05
528          Telecommunications Standards and Specifications for Materials, Equipment, and
            Construction..........................................................................    0572-AB40
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                                    Rural Utilities Service--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
529          Environmental Policies and Procedures................................................    0572-AB33
530          Telecommunications System Construction Policies and Procedures.......................    0572-AB34
531          Special Equipment Contract (Including Installation)..................................    0572-AB35
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                                   Rural Utilities Service--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
532          Loan Security Documents--Telecommunications Program..................................    0572-AA30
533          Loan Account Computations, Policies, and Procedures..................................    0572-AA65
534          Electric Standards and Specifications for Materials and Construction.................    0572-AA67
535          Post-Loan Policies and Procedures Common to Insured and Guaranteed Electric Loans....    0572-AA71
536          Civil Rights Policies Applicable to RUS Borrowers....................................    0572-AA75
537          Loan Documents--Bank Program.........................................................    0572-AA76
538          Depreciation Rates and Procedures....................................................    0572-AA80
539          Use of General Funds Investments, Loan Guarantees, and Retirement of Capital Credits
            by Electric Borrowers.................................................................    0572-AB01
540          RUS Approval of Sale of Capital Assets by Electric Borrowers.........................    0572-AB02
541          Community Facility Loans--Timber-Dependent Communities...............................    0572-AB11
542          Solid Waste Management Grants........................................................    0572-AB14
543          Technical Assistance and Training Grants.............................................    0572-AB15
544          Water and Waste Loan and Grant Servicing.............................................    0572-AB23
545          RUS Approval of Additions and Extensions to Electric Plants..........................    0572-AB38
546          Electric Program Standard Contract Forms.............................................    0572-AB42
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                                   Rural Utilities Service--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
547          Electric System Planning and Design--Policies and Procedures.........................    0572-AA48
548          Long-Range Financial Forecasts of Electric Borrowers.................................    0572-AA89
549          Liquidation of Loans and Acquisition, Management, and Disposal of Security Property..    0572-AB13
550          Year 2000 Compliance, Telecommunications Program.....................................    0572-AB43
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                              Natural Resources Conservation Service--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
551          Forestry Incentives Program..........................................................    0578-AA26
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                            Natural Resources Conservation Service--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
552          7 CFR Part 610 Technical Assistance..................................................    0578-AA22
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                            Natural Resources Conservation Service--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
553          Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation........................................    0578-AA17
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                            Natural Resources Conservation Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
554          Conservation Farm Option (CFO).......................................................    0578-AA20
555          Water Bank...........................................................................    0578-AA24
556          Surface Mining Specifications........................................................    0578-AA25
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                          Office of Procurement and Property Management--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
557          Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR); Simplified Acquisition Procedures.........    0599-AA04
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                       Office of Procurement and Property Management--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
558          Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR); Contractor Employment of Migrant and
            Seasonal Agricultural Workers.........................................................    0599-AA05
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                        Office of Procurement and Property Management--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
559          New Restrictions on Lobbying.........................................................    0599-AA03
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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)              Proposed Rule Stage
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________

176. NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-624, sec 2101 to 2123; 7 USC 6501 to 6522

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 205

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 program is proposed under the Organic Foods Production 
Act of 1990 (Title XXI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade 
Act, P.L. 101-624), as amended (OFPA or Act), which requires the 
establishment of national standards governing the marketing of certain 
agricultural products as organically produced to facilitate commerce in 
fresh and processed food that is organically produced and to assure 
consumers that such products meet consistent standards. This program 
would establish national standards for the organic production and 
handling of agricultural products, which would include a national list 
of synthetic substances approved for use in the production and handling 
of organically produced products. It also would establish an 
accreditation program for State officials and private persons who want 
to be accredited to certify farms and handling operations that comply 
with the program's requirements and a certification program for farms 
and handling operations that want to be certified as meeting the 
program's requirements. The program additionally would include labeling 
requirements for organic products and products containing organic 
ingredients, and enforcement provisions. The rule provides for the 
approval of State organic programs and the importation into the United 
States of organic agricultural products from foreign programs 
determined to have equivalent requirements. Comments regarding this 
rule should be sent to: Eileen S. Stommes, Deputy Administrator, USDA, 
AMS-TM-NOP, Room 4007-So., Ag Stop 0275, P.O. Box 96456, Washington, 
D.C. 20090-6456. On December 16, 1997, the proposed rule was published 
with a public comment period that ended. On April 30, 1998. Over 
185,000 comments were received and are currently being reviewed with a 
subsequent revised proposed rule planned for fiscal year 1999.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Organic Livestock Hearings      12/30/93                    58 FR 69315
Notice - Procedure To Submit 
Names of Substances for National 
List                            03/27/95                    60 FR 15744
NPRM                            12/16/97                    62 FR 65850
NPRM Comment Period End         10/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Eileen Stommes, Deputy Administrator, Transportation 
and Marketing Programs, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural 
Marketing Service, Room 4006 South Building, P.O. Box 96456, 
Washington, DC 20090-6456
Phone: 202 720-3252

RIN: 0581-AA40
_______________________________________________________________________

177. NATIONAL LABORATORY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  7 USC 138 to 138i

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The 1990 Farm Bill authorized the creation of a National 
Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLAP) for laboratories that request 
accreditation and conduct residue testing of agricultural products 
concerning chemical residue levels on agricultural products. The 
program is designed to protect human health by ensuring that 
laboratories which make claims to the public concerning pesticide 
residue levels meet minimum quality and reliability standards. The 
standards for the NLAP will be provided by the Food and Drug 
Administration with the operation of the program under the Agricultural 
Marketing Service, USDA. The program costs will be offset by a fee 
schedule. The one-time appropriation was used to provide for a fully 
equipped pesticide laboratory to verify the findings of those 
laboratories applying for accreditation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/20/92                    57 FR 54727
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/19/93
NPRM                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: I-Pin Ho, Chemist, Technical Services Branch, 
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA, AMS, 
Science and Technology Division, P.O. Box 96456, Room 3517-South, 
Washington, DC 20090-6456
Phone: 202 205-4993
Fax: 202 720-6496

RIN: 0581-AB42

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178. KIWIFRUIT RESEARCH, PROMOTION, AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ORDER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 7461 to 7473

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Two proposals were submitted to the Department of Agriculture 
for a Kiwifruit Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Order. 
Under the proposals, producers and importers would pay an assessment 
not to exceed 10 cents per 7-pound tray of kiwifruit. The assessments 
would be used to conduct a general program to maintain, expand, and 
develop markets for kiwifruit. Seventy-five comments were received on 
the proposals. Most of which were negative. Therefore, the proposed 
program was held in abeyance until the Act could be amended. The Act 
was amended on 6/23/98. Subsequently, there will be a national 
referendum to determine if the proposed program will be implemented.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/02/96                    61 FR 51378
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/02/96
NPRM                            10/17/97                    62 FR 54310
First Proposed Rule             10/17/97                      62 FR 201
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/98
Final Action                    06/00/99
Final Action Effective          08/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Martha B. Ransom, Chief, Research and Promotion Branch, 
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA, AMS/
F&V Division-R&P Branch, P.O. Box 96456, Room 2535-So. Bldg., 
Washington, DC 20090-6456
Phone: 202 720-9915
Fax: 202 205-2800

RIN: 0581-AB46
_______________________________________________________________________

179.  FEDERAL SEED ACT; AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1551 to 1611

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The objective of this proposal is to update the Federal Seed 
Act (FSA) regulations to incorporate current seed testing and seed 
certification procedures and the proposal would also make seeds of 
Federal Noxious Weed Act (FNWA) species noxious, in interstate 
shipments of seed. This amendment would keep the FSA regulations 
consistent with present technology and prevent conflicts between 
Federal and State regulations that could inhibit the free movement of 
seed. Making the FNWA species noxious would provide the States and AMS 
a means to regulate and prevent the spread of these highly destructive 
weeds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/20/98                    63 FR 55964
NPRM Comment Period End         12/21/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James P. Triplitt, Chief, Seed Regulatory and Testing 
Branch, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Room 
209, Building 306, BARC-East, Beltsville, MD 20705-2325
Phone: 301 504-9430
Fax: 301 504-5454
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0581-AB55
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                 Final Rule Stage
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________

180. FEDERAL MILK ORDER CONSOLIDATION AND REFORM (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  7 USC 601 to 674

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1139

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 4, 1999.
Required by Public Law 104-127

Abstract: The Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act requires 
that the current 32 Federal milk marketing orders be consolidated into 
between 10 to 14 orders by 4/4/99. The 1996 Farm Bill also directs the 
Secretary to designate the State of California as a Federal order if 
California dairy producers petition for and approve such an order. The 
Act specifies that USDA use informal rulemaking to implement these 
reforms.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/30/98                    63 FR 12417
NPRM Comment Period End         04/30/98
Final Action                    12/00/98
Final Action Effective          04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: John F. Borovies, Branch Chief, Department of 
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA-AMS-Dairy-Order 
Formulation Branch, P.O. Box 96456, Room 2971-So. Bldg., Washington, 
D.C 20090-6456
Phone: 202 720-6274
Fax: 202 690-0552
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0581-AB49
_______________________________________________________________________

181.  EGG, POULTRY, AND RABBIT GRADING: FEE INCREASE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1621 to 1627

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 56

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service proposes to increase the 
fees and charges for Federal voluntary egg, poultry, and rabbit 
grading. These fees and charges need to be increased to cover the 
increase in salaries of Federal employees, salary increases of State

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employees cooperatively utilized in administering the programs, and 
other increased Agency costs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/09/98                    63 FR 31362
NPRM Comment Period End         08/10/98
Final Action                    12/00/98
Final Action Effective          12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michael Holbrook, Deputy Administrator, Poultry 
Programs, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service
Phone: 202 720-4476

RIN: 0581-AB54
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Long-Term Actions
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________

182. 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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: F. Tracy Schonrock
Phone: 202 690-0530

RIN: 0581-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Completed Actions
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
_______________________________________________________________________

183. FEDERAL MEAT GRADING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES--1997 USER FEES

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 54

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/17/98                    63 FR 32965
Final Action Effective          06/18/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry R. Meadows
Phone: 202 720-1246
Fax: 202 690-4119

RIN: 0581-AB44
_______________________________________________________________________

184. PROCESSED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, 1998 FEE INCREASE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 52.21; 7 CFR 52.38; 7 CFR 52.42; 7 CFR 52.50; 7 
CFR 52.51

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/23/98                    63 FR 50745
Final Action Effective          10/04/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James R. Rodeheaver
Phone: 202 720-4693
Fax: 202 690-1527

RIN: 0581-AB52
_______________________________________________________________________

185. MILK IN THE NEW ENGLAND AND OTHER MARKETING AREAS; (CLASS I AND II 
PRICES)

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1001 to 1139

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Final Decision and 
Termination of Proceeding       06/12/98                    63 FR 32147

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Connie M. Brenner
Phone: 202 720-6274
Fax: 202 690-0552
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0581-AB53
BILLING CODE 3410-02-F

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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)              Proposed Rule Stage
Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
_______________________________________________________________________

186.  AMENDMENT OF FEE SCHEDULE, NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-624, sec 104

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Agriculture proposes to amend the current 
fee schedule (appendix A, subpart A, 7 CFR part 1) for the National 
Agricultural Library by increasing fees for photographic reproduction, 
and adding fees for lending materials. These changes are necessary to 
offset base costs and increased reproduction costs that are being 
incurred by the library in responding to requests for information. The 
prices are applicable to the National Agricultural Library items only 
and do not apply to requests from USDA patrons or Federal entities, 
cooperators and institutions with which NAL has quid pro quo 
arrangements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol Ditxler, Head, Document Delivery Services Branch, 
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Room 300 
National Agricultural Library, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 
20705
Phone: 301 504-6503
TDD: 301 504-6856
Fax: 301 504-7593
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0518-AA01
BILLING CODE 3410-90-F
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)              Proposed Rule Stage
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
_______________________________________________________________________

187.  IMPLEMENTATION OF PREFERRED LENDER PROGRAM AND 
STREAMLINING OF GUARANTEED LOAN REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1980

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will consolidate the Guaranteed Farm Loan program 
regulations in to a single, streamlined regulation. The regulation will 
also be removed from title 7, subtitle B, chapter XVIII of the CFR and 
consolidated in chapter VII. Regulations will be entirely rewritten for 
clarity and to eliminate internal, administrative procedures from the 
CFR. This action will also implement the Preferred Lender Program and 
incorporate several program improvements suggested by Agency employees 
and lenders. Program losses are not expected to change significantly as 
a result of these changes. Additional program flexibility and 
authorities granted to lenders will be limited to prevent significant 
increases in losses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________

188.  DEBT SETTLEMENT FOR INDIAN TRIBAL LAND ACQUISITION LOANS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 42 USC 1480

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1823; 7 CFR 1951

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Indian tribes have experienced loss of Federal assistance in 
the last five years due to reorganization of the Bureau of Indian 
Affairs (BIA) and the shifting of responsibilities from the BIA to the 
tribes themselves. These have included waste management, as well as 
other mandates. The funding to fully meet these mandates has been 
insufficient, requiring tribes to use other financial resources to meet 
them. Funding for tribal Priority Allocations, which include law 
enforcement, housing, education, natural resource management and other 
tribal services, was reduced in FY 1996. This action will allow for a 
reduction of debt commensurate with reductions from other Federal 
sources. Action will be taken on a case-by-case basis in determining 
the amount and timing of any debt reduction. This action is intended to 
head off further repayment difficulties and strengthen tribal 
operations. Outlays are expected to be $22 million.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/99
Final Action                    10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Chief, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF43
_______________________________________________________________________

189.  1999-CROP PEANUTS NATIONAL POUNDAGE QUOTA, NATIONAL 
AVERAGE LOAN RATES AND MINIMUM EXPORT-EDIBLE SALES PRICE FOR ADDITIONAL 
PEANUTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1358-1

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 729; 7 CFR 1446; 7 CFR 1421

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Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, December 15, 1998.
Quota Announcement

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 and related uses for the 1999 marketing year. The 1999 marketing 
year is from August 1, 1999 through July 31, 2000. This action is also 
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 and a minimum export-edible sales price 
for additional peanuts. The Peanut Program, which includes the poundage 
quota, price support, and export policies, will result in gross outlays 
of about $30 million, which are expected to be offset by repayments and 
assessments in FY 1999 and subsequent years, for a net cost of 0.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF48
_______________________________________________________________________

190.  1999-CROP MARKETING QUOTAS AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVELS FOR 
FIVE KINDS OF TOBACCO

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1312; 7 USC 1445

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, March 1, 1999.
Marketing Quota Announcement

Abstract: Marketing quotas and price support are required by statute 
for these kinds of tobacco: Fire-cured (type 21), Fire-cured (types 22-
23), Dark Air-cure (types 35-36) Virginia sun-cured (type 37), 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. Marketing quotas are 
implemented if approved by producers in referenda. Producers approved 
quotas for the 1999 crops of fire-cured (types 21-23), dark air-cured 
(types 35-36), and sun-cured (type 37) in March 1997 and 1998. 
Referenda for the other kinds are scheduled for March, 1999. Producers 
of these types have historically voted for 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 $1 million in FY 2000 
are expected to be offset by loan repayments and no-net-cost 
assessments in FY 2000 and subsequent years, for a net cost of 0.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/99
Final Action                    05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF51
_______________________________________________________________________

191.  FEE SCHEDULE; AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC REPRODUCTIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1387

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will revise the fees charged for some aerial 
photographic reproductions in order to reflect changes in costs for 
some products and to discontinue some products due to low demand.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/07/98                    63 FR 53852
NPRM Comment Period End         11/06/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF55

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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                 Final Rule Stage
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
_______________________________________________________________________

192. AMENDMENTS TO THE REGULATIONS FOR COTTON WAREHOUSES UNDER THE 
UNITED STATES WAREHOUSE ACT--ELECTRONIC BLOCK WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS, 
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, AND OTHER PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 241

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 735

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the regulations to allow warehousemen 
to issue electronic cotton block warehouse receipts, revise insurance 
requirements for electronic warehouse receipt providers, and clarify 
other sections as applicable. There will be negligible costs to 
Government and industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/29/96                    61 FR 60637
NPRM Comment Period End         01/28/97
Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE60
_______________________________________________________________________

193.  DAIRY RECOURSE LOAN PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 7252

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 142 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform 
Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7252) requires USDA, through the CCC, to offer 
recourse loans for dairy products beginning on January 1, 2000. The 
objective of the program is to assist processors in managing their 
inventories of eligible dairy products and thereby increase price 
stability for the dairy industry. The current regulations were 
promulgated as final without public review or comment, as mandated, as 
part of the implementation of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and 
Reform Act of 1996. An Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking will seek 
a public review and comment on the terms and conditions of the dairy 
recourse loan program as currently provided in the regulations. 
Industry representatives have questioned the advisability of several 
provisions in the current regulation. No cost is expected.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________

194.  AMENDMENTS TO THE REGULATIONS REGARDING SUSPENSION AND 
DEBARMENT FROM COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 714b

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1407

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will set forth CCC's policies in taking regarding 
the debarment of suspension of individuals or firms from participation 
in Federal procurement and non-procurement programs. USDA has published 
Department-wide non-procurement debarment and suspension regulations at 
7 CFR 3017. Effective 2/5/96, these regulations were amended to remove 
certain requirements that would have had a detrimental effect if they 
had been applied to CCC programs. Consequently, CCC is now proposing 
that 7 CFR 3017 apply to actions taken by CCC to debar or suspend 
participant or potential participant in CCC non-procurement programs, 
in order to foster uniformity and consistency with Department 
regulations. The procurement regulations will also be amended to change 
the official responsible for procurement suspension and debarment 
actions. No cost is expected.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF47
_______________________________________________________________________

195.  1999-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR 
FLUE-CURED TOBACCO

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1314; 7 USC 1445

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, December 15, 1998.
Marketing Quota Announcement

Abstract: The flue-cured tobacco marketing quota and price support are 
required by statute. The purpose of the quota and price support 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, loan stocks adjustment, and a 
discretionary adjustment of plus or minus 3 percent. 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 January, 1998. Gross loan outlays of $19 
million in FY 2000 are expected to be offset by loan repayments and no-
net-cost

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assessments in FY 2000 and subsequent years, for a net cost of 0.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF49
_______________________________________________________________________

196.  1999-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR 
BURLEY TOBACCO

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1314; 7 USC 1445

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, February 1, 1999.
Marketing Quota Announcement

Abstract: The burley tobacco marketing quota and price support are 
required by statute. The purpose of the quota and price support 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, loan stocks adjustment, and a 
discretionary adjustment of plus or minus 3 percent. 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, 1998. Gross loan outlays of $31 
million in FY 2000 are expected to be offset by loan repayments and no-
net-cost assessments in FY 2000 and subsequent years, for a net cost of 
0.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 721-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF50
_______________________________________________________________________

197.  AMENDMENT TO THE TOBACCO IMPORTER ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS 
REGULATIONS REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF DE MINIMIS SPECIAL ENTRIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1421

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1464.101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would change the number of kilograms of imported 
tobacco classified as a sample from five (5) kilograms or less to one 
hundred (100) kilograms or less. The objective is to lessen burdensome 
paperwork by importers and Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) without 
jeopardizing revenue or violating the intent of the program. This 
change would save time and paperwork since late payment reports are 
generated for these small amounts of tobacco but late payment fees and 
under paid assessments of less than $10.00 are not collected. The cost 
would be minimal because revenue from 100 kilograms of tobacco is 
normally less than $5.00 and there would be some savings to CCC from 
less paperwork, printing and postage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF52
_______________________________________________________________________

198.  REMOVE INTERNAL AGENCY PROVISION FROM FSA FARM CREDIT 
PROGRAM REGULATION--LIQUIDATION OF LOANS SECURED BY REAL ESTATE AND 
ACQUISITION OF REAL AND CHATTEL PROPERTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1955

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will remove Exhibit G-1, ``Worksheet for 
Determining Farm Credit Programs Maximum Bid on Real Estate Property'' 
from the Code of Federal Regulations because it is administrative in 
nature and is not needed in the CFR. Administrative instructions will 
in field office instruction manuals and day-today management of FSA 
farm loan programs will not be affected. No cost is expected.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF53
_______________________________________________________________________

199.  CLEANING AND REINSPECTION OF FARMERS' STOCK PEANUTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 714b and 714c; 7 USC 7271

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1446

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will seek comments concerning the classification 
of peanuts as to availability for edible uses by visual inspection for 
an aflatoxin-producing mold. Currently, peanuts that have a particular 
mold are classified as Segregation 3, which may not be marketed as 
quota peanuts. This action would allow producers the

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option of cleaning farmers' stock peanuts found to have the mold to 
remove foreign material and loose shelled kernels (the most likely 
source of the mold), and have the peanuts reinspected. The second grade 
classification will be the final grade. Certain producers and handlers 
in Alabama support such a change. Other areas and segments of the 
peanut industry have not had the opportunity to comment on this issue. 
This notice will solicit comments from all segments of the peanut 
industry, including consumers of peanuts and peanut products. The 
action will assist producers who may only make limited use of transfers 
of additional loan peanuts to quota loan for pricing purposes. The cost 
of this action will be negligible.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/05/98                    63 FR 41711
NPRM Comment Period End         09/04/98
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independnce Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF56
_______________________________________________________________________

200.  DISASTER RESERVE FLOOD COMPENSATION PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1427a

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1439

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Disaster Reserve Flood Compensation Program is a proposed 
program announced by Secretary Glickman on June 8, 1998, which will 
utilize proceeds from the sale of grain remaining in the Disaster 
Reserve. This Program is being established to provide monetary 
assistance to eligible livestock producers with flooded land that was 
used for the production of livestock. Long-term flooding of 
agricultural land has occurred in certain portions of the United States 
as a result of higher than normal snowfalls and excessive moisture. 
Benefits will be provided to livestock producers in the approved 
counties based on the land that is inaccessible or incapable of crop 
production, haying or grazing due to the flooding present in FY 98, and 
that have a Presidential Designation or Secretarial Declaration during 
the period January 1, 1997 through August 1, 1998. This action is 
needed to authorize the program in accordance with section 813 of the 
Agricultural Act of 1970 (establishes the Disaster Reserve) and S. Con. 
Res. 63 which authorizes use of the Disaster Reserve for livestock 
producers. The program will cost $12 million, which is the balance 
remaining in the Disaster Reserve.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF57
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Long-Term Actions
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
_______________________________________________________________________

201. 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________

202. SUGAR AND CRYSTALLINE FRUCTOSE INFORMATION AND RECORDKEEPING 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1435

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AD88
_______________________________________________________________________

203. AMENDMENT TO THE WAREHOUSE REGULATIONS REGARDING AUCTION TOBACCO 
WAREHOUSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 737

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/28/95                    60 FR 38766
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AD92

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_______________________________________________________________________

204. FARMER CREDIT PROGRAM ACCOUNT SERVICING POLICIES FOR SECTION 1816 
AND OTHER RELATED SECTIONS FOR THE 1990 FACT ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1900 subpart B; 7 CFR 1924 subpart B; 7 CFR 1951 
subpart S

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/23/91                    56 FR 54970
NPRM Comment Period End         11/22/91
Interim Final Rule              04/30/92                    57 FR 18612
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE02
_______________________________________________________________________

205. IMPLEMENT SECTION 1818 (BORROWER TRAINING) OF THE FOOD, 
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION, AND TRADE ACT OF 1990 (FACT ACT)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/25/92                    57 FR 55473
NPRM Comment Period End         12/28/92
Interim Final Rule              12/30/93                    58 FR 69190
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________

206. IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTIFIED LENDER PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1980 subpart A; 7 CFR 1980 subpart B

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/24/93                    58 FR 34302
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________

207. 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              09/15/93                    58 FR 48275
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE09
_______________________________________________________________________

208. 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
Interim Final Rule              07/09/96                    61 FR 35916
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE11
_______________________________________________________________________

209. 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE13
_______________________________________________________________________

210. IMPLEMENT SECTIONS 11 AND 13 OF THE AGRICULTURE CREDIT IMPROVEMENT 
ACT OF 1992 (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                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE14

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_______________________________________________________________________

211. ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT OF REAL AND CHATTEL PROPERTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 2.23; 7 CFR 2.70; 7 CFR 1955A; 7 CFR 1955C

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/29/93                    58 FR 68722
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE15
_______________________________________________________________________

212. SMALL FARMER OUTREACH TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1943 subpart C

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/27/94                    59 FR 66441
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE17
_______________________________________________________________________

213. 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE26
_______________________________________________________________________

214. AMENDMENT TO CONSERVATION PROGRAM APPEAL REGULATIONS REGARDING 
JURISDICTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 780

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/29/95                    60 FR 67298
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE30
_______________________________________________________________________

215. SELECTION AND FUNCTIONS OF FARM SERVICE AGENCY STATE AND COUNTY 
COMMITTEES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 7

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE33
_______________________________________________________________________

216. IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES FOR HIGHLY ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLANDS 
CONSERVATION PROVISIONS OF THE FOOD SECURITY ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1940

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE38
_______________________________________________________________________

217. AMENDMENTS TO THE FARMER ACCOUNT SERVICING POLICIES

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1900; 7 CFR 1910; 7 CFR 1924; 7 CFR 1941; 7 CFR 
1943; 7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR 1955; 7 CFR 1956; 7 CFR 1962; 7 CFR 1965

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                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE42
_______________________________________________________________________

218. AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL OF WAREHOUSE FOR COMMODITY 
CREDIT CORPORATION STORAGE CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1421; 7 CFR 1423; 7 CFR 1427

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE50

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_______________________________________________________________________

219. DELETION OF FSA REGULATIONS REGARDING COLORADO RIVER BASIN SALINITY 
CONTROL PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 702; 7 CFR 703; 7 CFR 752

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE54
_______________________________________________________________________

220. AMENDMENT TO THE CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM REGARDING EARLY 
CONTRACT TERMINATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 704

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/15/96                    61 FR 10671
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE56
_______________________________________________________________________

221. SUSPENSION OF THE EMERGENCY LIVESTOCK ASSISTANCE REGULATIONS FOR 
CROP YEARS 1996 TO 2002

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1475

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE86
_______________________________________________________________________

222. REVISION TO THE DIRECT LOANMAKING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1910; 7 CFR 1941; 7 CFR 1943; 7 CFR 1945; 7 CFR 
1980

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/03/97                     62 FR 9351
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      03/24/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE87
_______________________________________________________________________

223. REVISION OF THE INVENTORY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1955

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/21/97                    62 FR 44393
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE88
_______________________________________________________________________

224. REVISIONS TO THE DELINQUENT ACCOUNT SERVICING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR 1956; 7 CFR 1962; 7 CFR 1965

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/05/97                    62 FR 10117
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/13/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE89
_______________________________________________________________________

225. DIRECT LINE OF CREDIT PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1910; 7 CFR 1924; 7 CFR 1941

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE90
_______________________________________________________________________

226. REVISION OF REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO INDIAN TRIBES AND TRIBAL 
CORPORATIONS

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 1823; 7 CFR 1942-F; 7 CFR 1956-C

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE91
_______________________________________________________________________

227. AMENDMENTS TO THE TOBACCO MARKETING QUOTA REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 723

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/21/97                    62 FR 13546
NPRM Comment Period End         05/20/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE96
_______________________________________________________________________

228. DISASTER SET-ASIDE PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1951, subpart S

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/01/97                    62 FR 41251
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE98
_______________________________________________________________________

229. BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION LOAN PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1941, subpart C

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/16/97                    62 FR 26918
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE99
_______________________________________________________________________

230. AMENDMENTS TO UPDATE THE TOBACCO 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.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 711; 7 CFR 714; 7 CFR 717; 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF05
_______________________________________________________________________

231. AMENDMENTS TO UPDATE THE PEANUT 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.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1446

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF06
_______________________________________________________________________

232. AMENDMENTS TO UPDATE FARM PROGRAM PAYMENT LIMITATION AND DISASTER 
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NATIONAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 777; 7 CFR 795; 7 CFR 1400

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF10
_______________________________________________________________________

233. AMENDMENT TO THE COTTON WAREHOUSE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE 
DEFINITION OF ``UNNECESSARY DELAY''

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 735

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF13
_______________________________________________________________________

234. 1998-CROP MARKETING QUOTA AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR BURLEY 
TOBACCO

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under       
    PL 104-4.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF18
_______________________________________________________________________

235. 1998-CROP MARKETING QUOTAS AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVEL FOR FLUE-CURED 
TOBACCO

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF19
_______________________________________________________________________

236. 1998-CROP MARKETING QUOTAS AND PRICE SUPPORT LEVELS FOR EIGHT KINDS 
OF TOBACCO

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 1464

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/02/98                     63 FR 5285
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF20
_______________________________________________________________________

237. LENDER BUYBACK OF REPURCHASED GUARANTEED LOANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1980 subpart B

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip Elder
Phone: 202 690-4012
Fax: 202 720-7686
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________

238. AMENDMENTS TO THE DEBT SETTLEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO 
CONFORM TO THE DEBT COLLECTION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1996

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 792; 7 CFR 1403; 7 CFR 1404

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________

239. AMENDMENTS TO THE FORAGE PROVISIONS OF THE NONINSURED CROP DISASTER 
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1437

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/17/97                    62 FR 53929
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF23
_______________________________________________________________________

240. FLOOD RISK REDUCTION PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1471

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF24
_______________________________________________________________________

241. REFUND OF MARKETING QUOTA PENALTIES AND TOBACCO AUCTION WAREHOUSE 
RECORDS AND REPORTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 714; 7 CFR 723; 7 CFR 729

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________

242. REFUND OF MARKETING QUOTA PENALTIES AND OTHER PEANUT PROGRAM 
PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 729

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF27

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243. CONTRACTING ADDITIONAL PEANUTS BY TYPE AND SEGREGATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1446

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF28
_______________________________________________________________________

244. AMERICAN INDIAN LIVESTOCK FEED PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1439

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________

245. SUGAR PROGRAM INFORMATION REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1435

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF31
_______________________________________________________________________

246. UPLAND COTTON USER MARKETING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM; REVISION OF 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1427

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________

247. COOPERATIVE MARKETING ASSOCIATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1425

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/09/98                    63 FR 17311
NPRM Comment Period End         05/11/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF33
_______________________________________________________________________

248. INAPPLICABILITY TO FSA'S FARM LOAN PROGRAMS OF REDUNDANT 
INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE COLLECTION AND DEPOSITING OF PROGRAM PAYMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1951

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF34
_______________________________________________________________________

249. REVISION OF FSA-GUARANTEED LOAN REGULATIONS--INTEREST SUBSIDY FOR 
GUARANTEED BORROWERS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1980

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/28/91                     56 FR 8257
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF35
_______________________________________________________________________

250. AMENDMENT TO THE FARM RECONSTITUTION REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 718

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF36
_______________________________________________________________________

251.  CHANGE IN WAREHOUSE RECEIPT REQUIREMENTS FOR CCC'S COTTON 
LOAN AND LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 7235

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1427

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is needed to amend CCC cotton loan and LDP 
program regulations to require each warehouse receipt to contain the 
gin

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code number to standardize the information required by electronic and 
paper receipts. No direct outlays are expected.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF39
_______________________________________________________________________

252.  CHEMICAL TESTING OF FARMERS' STOCK PEANUTS FOR AFLATOXIN 
CONTENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 357 et seq; 7 USC 7271; 15 USC 714

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 729; 7 CFR 1446

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will seek comments concerning the classification 
of peanuts as to availability for edible uses by visual inspection for 
a aflatoxin-producing mold vs. chemical testing of the peanuts for 
aflatoxin. Currently, peanuts that have a particular mold are 
classified as Segregation 3, which may not be marketed as quota 
peanuts, therefore adversely impacting producer income and availability 
of peanuts that peanut processors could possibly clean to remove the 
aflatoxin or at least meet Food and Drug standards for aflatoxin 
content. Producers and handlers in Alabama support a change in testing 
procedures. Other areas and segments of the peanut industry have not 
had the opportunity to comment on this issue. This notice will solicit 
comments from all segments of the peanut industry, including consumers 
of peanuts and peanut products. Outlays have not been determined.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF40
_______________________________________________________________________

253.  1998 DAIRY PRODUCTION DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, 
LIVESTOCK INDEMNITY PROGRAM, AND TREE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-174

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 783; 7 CFR 1439

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The 1998 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act (the Act) 
appropriated funds for the Dairy Production Disaster Assistance Program 
(DPDAP), the Livestock Assistance Program (LIP), and the Tree 
Assistance Program (TAP). DPDAP and LIP provide monetary assistance to 
eligible dairy and livestock producers for livestock losses, losses of 
milk that was produced but not marketed, and for diminished production 
that occurred as a result of natural disasters that occurred between 
November 27, 1997 and May 1, 1998, the date of enactment of the Act, 
and for which a Presidential or Secretarial disaster was requested and 
subsequently approved. TAP provides cost-share assistance to owners to 
replace or rehabilitate eligible trees and vines damaged by natural 
disasters in FY 98, and for which a Presidential or Secretarial 
disaster was requested and subsequently approved. The Act appropriated 
$6.8 million for DPDAP, $4 million for LIP, and $14 million for TAP, 
subject to official budget requests. If eligible losses exceed the 
appropriations, benefits will be factored.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF44
_______________________________________________________________________

254.  NONINSURED CROP DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM REGULATIONS 
FOR THE 1998 AND SUCCEEDING CROP YEARS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 7333

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1437

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The provisions of the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance 
Program are being amended to (1) specify that the Deputy Administrator 
for Farm Programs may further delegate to a State committee authority 
to make determinations regarding NAP area and price and yield 
approvals; (2) revise the definition of eligible crop to include the 
criteria for defining a crop intended for use as a commercial seed; (3) 
include a definition of industrial crops; and (4) specify information 
required on acreage reports regarding producer name and shares, and 
crop type or variety. Outlays are expected to be $1.3 million per year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851

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Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF46
_______________________________________________________________________

255.  DEBT SETTLEMENT OF THE FARM LOAN PROGRAM'S NONPROGRAM 
LOANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 7 USC 1989; 31 USC 3711; 42 USC 1480

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1956

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FSA plans to revise its Farm Loan Programs Debt Settlement 
regulations for Nonprogram loans. The change will allow the Agency to 
settle nonprogram loans according to RD Instruction 1956-B. Currently, 
the regulations covering Debt Settlement for nonprogram loans are found 
in FmHA Instruction 1951-J, and RD Instruction 1956-B. This final rule 
will consolidate the requirements for debt settlement of nonprogram 
loans under RD Instruction 1956-B. This rule will make debt settlement 
procedures for nonprogram loans easier for FSA field employees to 
apply. This rule will not increase losses in the nonprogram loans. The 
Agency will be able to debt settle delinquent nonprogram loan accounts 
faster, minimize unnecessary interest accrual, and thus minimize losses 
to the Government.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig, Acting Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, MS 0572, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-0572
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF54
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Completed Actions
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
_______________________________________________________________________

256. GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAMS; MONITORING LIQUID ACCOUNTS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1980 subpart A; 7 CFR 1980 subpart B

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/21/96                    61 FR 43147
Final Action Effective          09/20/96

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE05
_______________________________________________________________________

257. 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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled - Included in RIN 
0560-AE91                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE10
_______________________________________________________________________

258. DISASTER ASSISTANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1945 subpart A

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE22
_______________________________________________________________________

259. REVISIONS TO THE DIRECT FARM OWNERSHIP LOAN REGULATION (1943-A) 
OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS OF SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED GROUPS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1943 subpart A

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE23
_______________________________________________________________________

260. SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED OUTREACH PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1941 subpart A; 7 CFR 1980 subpart B

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE24

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_______________________________________________________________________

261. PERMIT FSA TO SELL OR ASSIGN FARM LOAN MORTGAGES AND NOTES

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1962; 7 CFR 1965

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE35
_______________________________________________________________________

262. IMPLEMENTATION OF FIVE-YEAR DIRECT LINE OF CREDIT PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1941, subpart A

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled - Included in RIN 
0560-AE90                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE58
_______________________________________________________________________

263. POST-BANKRUPTCY LOAN SERVICING NOTIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1962

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/29/98                    63 FR 29339

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE62
_______________________________________________________________________

264. CONSOLIDATE FSA FARM CREDIT PROGRAMS REGULATIONS--MISCELLANEOUS 
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

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 1806; 7 CFR 1900; 7 CFR 1901; 7 CFR 1902; 7 CFR 
1910; 7 CFR 1940; 7 CFR 1950; 7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR 2018; 7 CFR 2045; 7 CFR 
ch XIV

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE64
_______________________________________________________________________

265. CONSOLIDATE FSA FARM CREDIT PROGRAMS DIRECT LOAN SERVICING 
REGULATIONS--MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF ACQUIRED PROPERTY

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 1955; 7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR ch XIV

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE65
_______________________________________________________________________

266. CONSOLIDATE FSA FARM CREDIT PROGRAM DIRECT LOAN SERVICING 
REGULATIONS--DELINQUENT ACCOUNT RESTRUCTURING AND LIQUIDATION

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 1951; 7 CFR 1955; 7 CFR 1956; 7 CFR 1962; 7 CFR 
1965; 7 CFR ch XVIII

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE66
_______________________________________________________________________

267. CONSOLIDATE FSA FARM CREDIT PROGRAMS DIRECT LOAN SERVICING 
REGULATIONS--MANAGEMENT ADVICE, TAX SERVICING, COLLECTION, AND SECURITY 
SERVICING

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 1924; 7 CFR 1925; 7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR 1962; 7 CFR 
1965; 7 CFR ch XIV

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE67

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268. ELIMINATE INTERNAL AGENCY PROVISIONS FROM FSA FARM CREDIT PROGRAMS 
REGULATIONS--MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1806; 7 CFR 1900; 7 CFR 1901; 7 CFR 1902; 7 CFR 
1910; 7 CFR 1940; 7 CFR 1950; 7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR 2018; 7 CFR 2045

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE68
_______________________________________________________________________

269. ELIMINATE INTERNAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FROM FSA FARM CREDIT 
PROGRAM REGULATIONS--MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF ACQUIRED PROPERTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR 1955

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE69
_______________________________________________________________________

270. ELIMINATE INTERNAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FROM FSA FARM CREDIT 
PROGRAM DIRECT LOAN REGULATIONS--DELINQUENT ACCOUNT SERVICING AND 
LIQUIDATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR 1955; 7 CFR 1956; 7 CFR 1962

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE70
_______________________________________________________________________

271. ELIMINATE INTERNAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FROM FSA FARM CREDIT 
PROGRAMS DIRECT LOAN SERVICING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1924; 7 CFR 1925; 7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR 1962; 7 CFR 
1965

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE71
_______________________________________________________________________

272. ELIMINATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FROM FSA FARM CREDIT 
PROGRAM DIRECT LOANMAKING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1823; 7 CFR 1901; 7 CFR 1910; 7 CFR 1924; 7 CFR 
1927; 7 CFR 1940; 7 CFR 1941; 7 CFR 1943; 7 CFR 1945; 7 CFR 1951

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________

273. CONSOLIDATION OF FSA FARM CREDIT PROGRAMS DIRECT LOANMAKING 
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 1823; 7 CFR 1901; 7 CFR 1910; 7 CFR 1924; 7 CFR 
1927; 7 CFR 1940; 7 CFR 1941; 7 CFR 1943; 7 CFR 1945; 7 CFR 1951; 7 CFR 
ch XIV

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE74
_______________________________________________________________________

274. ELIMINATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FROM FSA FARM CREDIT 
PROGRAMS GUARANTEED LOANMAKING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

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CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1980

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE75
_______________________________________________________________________

275. CONSOLIDATION OF FSA FARM CREDIT PROGRAMS GUARANTEED LOANMAKING 
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 1980

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE76
_______________________________________________________________________

276. ELIMINATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FROM FSA REGULATIONS 
PERTAINING TO FARM CREDIT PROGRAMS LOAN RATES, FUNDING, AND LOAN 
AUTHORITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1810; 7 CFR 1901; 7 CFR 1902; 7 CFR 1940; 7 CFR 
1951

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________

277. CONSOLIDATION OF FSA FARM CREDIT PROGRAMS REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO 
LOAN RATES, FUNDING, AND LOAN AUTHORITIES

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 1810; 7 CFR 1901; 7 CFR 1902; 7 CFR 1940; 7 CFR 
1951; 7 CFR ch XIV

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________

278. ELIMINATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FROM FSA FARM CREDIT 
PROGRAMS ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1901; 7 CFR 1940

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE79
_______________________________________________________________________

279. CONSOLIDATION OF FARM SERVICE AGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS 
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 1901; 7 CFR 1940; 7 CFR ch XIV

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Cancelled                       05/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________

280. SUBORDINATION OF DIRECT LOAN BASIC SECURITY TO SECURE A GUARANTEED 
LOAN

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1962; 7 CFR 1965; 7 CFR 1980

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/24/98                    63 FR 20295
Final Action Effective          05/26/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AE92
_______________________________________________________________________

281. AMENDMENTS TO THE PRODUCTION FLEXIBILITY CONTRACT FOR WHEAT, FEED 
GRAINS, RICE, AND UPLAND COTTON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1412

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/08/98                    63 FR 31102

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Witzig
Phone: 202 205-5851
Fax: 202 720-5233
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AF25
BILLING CODE 3410-05-F
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                    Prerule Stage
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________

282.  IMPORTATION OF SOLID WOOD PACKING MATERIAL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 150dd to 150ff; 7 USC 151 to 167; 7 USC 450; 7 
USC 2803; 7 USC 2809; 21 USC 136; 21 USC 136a

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 319.40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This advance notice of proposed rulemaking is to request 
public input on whether we should take action to reduce the risk of 
introducing exotic forest pests and pathogens into the United States on 
imported solid wood packing materials and what actions would be most 
effective and appropriate. Currently, 7 CFR 319.40-3 requires 100 
percent removal of bark from solid wood packing materials entering the 
United States from any part of the world except Canada and the Mexican 
States adjacent to the U.S. border. This reduces the risk of pests 
associated with bark from entering the United States, but it has 
limited effect against deep wood forest pests and pathogens often 
associated with untreated wood. Recent introductions into the United 
States of exotic forest pests such as pine shoot beetle and Asian long 
horn beetle have been linked with the importation of solid wood packing 
materials.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/00/98
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Mr. Richard Orr, Senior Entomologist, Risk Analysis 
Systems, PPD, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service, 4700 River Road Unit 117, Riverdale, MD 20737-1238
Phone: 301 734-8939

RIN: 0579-AA99
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)              Proposed Rule Stage
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________

283. 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 has conducted negotiated rulemaking (Reg 
Neg) and is developing proposed changes to the regulations. In addition 
to identifying regulatory provisions for revision based on negotiated 
rulemaking the Department is conducting separate rulemaking to 
establish standards governing ``swim with the dolphins'' (SWTD) 
programs.

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 
Swim with the Dolphins (SWTD)   02/28/95                    60 FR 10810
NPRM Comment Period Extended 
(SWTD)                          03/09/95                    60 FR 12908
NPRM Comment Period Extended 
(SWTD)                          03/24/95                    60 FR 15524
Notice, Establish a Committee 
(Reg Neg)                       05/22/95                    60 FR 27049
Correction (Reg Neg)            06/02/95                    60 FR 28834
NPRM Animal Welfare; Marine 
Mammals                         10/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Barbara Kohn, Veterinary Medical Officer, 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
_______________________________________________________________________

284. PLANT PEST REGULATIONS; UPDATE OF CURRENT PROVISIONS

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.

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Legal Authority:  7 USC 149; 7 USC 150bb; 7 USC 150dd; 7 USC 150ee; 7 
USC 150ff; 7 USC 154; 7 USC 159; 7 USC 160; 7 USC 162; 7 USC 2260; 21 
USC 136; 21 USC 136a; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 330

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: APHIS is developing a proposal to amend its plant pest 
regulations by: (1) Setting out the criteria that will be used by APHIS 
when considering whether an organism is a plant pest; (2) adding a 
permit category for organisms that would be released into the 
environment for purposes such as the biological control of weeds; (3) 
establishing a notification system that could be used in place of 
permits for the importation and interstate movement of certain low-risk 
organisms; and (4) revising or amending existing portions of the 
regulations to clarify or update requirements, eliminate redundancy, 
and make the regulations easier for the public to use. These proposed 
changes will serve as a follow-up to the advance notice of proposed 
rulemaking that APHIS published in the Federal Register on September 
27, 1996, to solicit input on the need for regulatory changes and 
alternative methods of addressing plant pest risk.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/27/96                    61 FR 50767
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/26/96
NPRM                            12/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Robert Flanders, Entomologist, PPQ Biological 
Assessment and Taxonomic Support, Department of Agriculture, Animal and 
Plant Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road Unit 133, Riverdale, 
MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-8896
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0579-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________

285. VETERINARY SERVICES MULTI-YEAR USER FEES

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5542; 7 USC 1622; 19 USC 1306; 21 USC 102 to 
105; 21 USC 111; 21 USC 114 to 114a; 21 USC 134a to 134d; 21 USC 134f; 
21 USC 135; 21 USC 136 to 136a

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 130

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing to amend the user fee regulations by 
adjusting the fees charged for veterinary services we provide for 
import and export related activities. We are proposing to adopt user 
fees for these services for fiscal year 1998 through 2003. Costs to 
operate the Veterinary Services import-export program increase slightly 
from year to year due to increase in employee costs (i.e., cost of 
living, etc.) and changes in other operational costs. Therefore, we 
have determined that the fees must be adjusted to reflect the 
anticipated cost of providing these services through fiscal year 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Louise Lothery, Director, VS, Resource Management 
Support Staff, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service, 4700 River Road Unit 44, Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: 301 734-7517
  
Donna Ford, Section Head, M&B, Budget and Accounting Division, 
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
4700 River Road Unit 54, Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: 301 734-5785

RIN: 0579-AA87
_______________________________________________________________________

286. INTERSTATE MOVEMENT OF SHEEP AND GOATS FROM STATES THAT DO NOT 
QUARANTINE SCRAPIE-INFECTED AND SOURCE FLOCKS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  21 USC 111 to 114; 21 USC 114a; 21 USC 115; 21 USC 
117; 21 USC 120 to 121; 21 USC 123 to 126; 21 USC 134a to 134h

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 54; 9 CFR 79

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are soliciting public comment to help us develop options 
for potential changes to our regulations for the interstate movement of 
sheep and goats. We believe changes may be necessary to improve control 
and limit the spread of scrapie, a serious disease of sheep and goats. 
After evaluating public comment on the issues presented in this notice, 
we will determine whether proposing changes to our regulations is 
necessary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/26/98                     63 FR 3671
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/27/98
NPRM                            10/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Joseph Van Tiem, Senior Staff Veterinarian, VS, 
National Animal Health Programs, Department of Agriculture, Animal and 
Plant Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737-
1231
Phone: 301 734-7716

RIN: 0579-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________

287. IMPORTATION OF GRAPEFRUIT, LEMONS, AND ORANGES FROM ARGENTINA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 150dd to 150ff; 7 USC 151 to 167; 7 USC 450; 7 
USC 2803; 7 USC 2809; 21 USC 136; 21 USC 136a

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 300; 7 CFR 319.28; 7 CFR 319.56

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: APHIS is proposing to amend its citrus fruit regulations by 
recognizing a citrus-growing area within Argentina as being free from 
citrus canker. Surveys conducted by Argentine plant health authorities 
in that area of Argentina have shown the area to be free from citrus 
canker, and Argentine authorities are enforcing

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restrictions designed to protect the area from the introduction of that 
disease. APHIS is also proposing to amend its fruits and vegetables 
regulations to allow the importation of grapefruit, lemons, and oranges 
from the citrus canker-free area of Argentina under conditions designed 
to prevent the introduction into the United States of two other 
diseases of citrus, sweet orange scab and citrus black spot, and other 
plant pests. These proposed changes would modify the citrus fruits 
regulations to recognize the citrus canker-free area of Argentina and 
would add provisions to the fruits and vegetables regulations that 
would allow the importation, from Argentina, of grapefruit, lemons, and 
oranges subject to certain conditions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/12/98                    63 FR 43117
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/98
Final Action                    02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald Campbell, Import Specialist, Department of 
Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, PPQ, 
Phytosanitary Issues Management Team, 4700 River Road Unit 140, 
Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-6799
Fax: 301 734-5786
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0579-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________

288.  LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR DOGS AND CATS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 2131 to 2159

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 1; 9 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are considering several changes to the Animal Welfare 
regulations to ensure the humane handling, care, and treatment of dogs 
and cats, while concentrating our regulatory efforts on those 
facilities that present the greatest risk of noncompliance with the 
regulations. Specifically, we are considering revising the definition 
of ``retail pet store'' so that it includes only nonresidential, 
commercial retail stores, rather than any pet retailer. Retail pet 
stores are not required to be licensed and inspected under the Animal 
Welfare Act (AWA). If the definition were revised, many pet retailers 
now exempt from licensing and inspection requirements would have to be 
licensed and inspected. We are also considering regulating dealers of 
hunting, breeding, and security dogs in the same manner as other 
dealers of dogs. Because these changes could severely strain available 
Federal resources for carrying out inspections and other enforcement 
activities under the AWA, we are considering increasing the total 
number of breeding female dogs and/or cats that a person may maintain 
on his or her premises and be exempt from licensing and inspection 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/24/98                    63 FR 34333
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/24/98
NPRM                            02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Bettye Walters, Veterinary Medical Officer, 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-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________

289.  IMPORTATION OF POULTRY FROM SINALOA AND SONORA, MEXICO

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  7 USC 147a; 7 USC 150cc; 7 USC 161 to 162; 7 USC 450; 
19 USC 1306; 21 USC 111; 21 USC 114a; 21 USC 134a to 134c; 21 USC 134f; 
21 USC 136; 21 USC 136a; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 94.22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing to amend 9 CFR part 94 to allow for the 
importation of fresh (chilled or frozen) poultry meat from the States 
of Sinaloa and Sonora, Mexico, under certain conditions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Michael David, Senior Staff Veterinarian, Animals 
Program, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service, National Center for Import and Export, VS, 4700 River Raod 
Unit 39, Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: 301 734-5034

RIN: 0579-AA96
_______________________________________________________________________

290.  IRRADIATION PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENT OF IMPORTED FRESH 
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 150dd to 150ff; 7 USC 151 to 167; 7 USC 450; 7 
USC 2803; 7 USC 2809; 21 USC 136 to 136a

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 305; 7 CFR 319.56

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would establish irradiation as a new 
treatment alternative for the importation of certain fresh fruits and 
vegetables. Irradiation would be allowed as an alternative to other 
treatments that are required to control certain species of fruit flies 
in a variety of imported fruits and vegetables. If this proposal is 
adopted, importers of certain fruits and vegetables will have an 
additional alternative to the currently approved treatments such as 
fumigation and cold treatment for treating their articles. No net 
societal gains and losses other than small price-related changes are 
expected from this proposed rule change.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Policy Statement for Irradiation 
Treatment of Fresh Fruits and 
Vegetables                      05/15/98                    63 FR 24433
NPRM                            10/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/98

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mr. Peter Grosser, Senior Import Specialist, PIMT,PPQ, 
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
4700 River Road Unit 140, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-6799
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0579-AA97
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                 Final Rule Stage
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________

291. 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 captive cervids raised for 
agricultural purposes, sport, or exhibition, in order to prevent the 
spread of bovine tuberculosis.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/04/96                    61 FR 14982
NPRM Comment Period End         06/03/96
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Joseph Van Tiem, Staff Veterinarian, VS, National 
Animal Health Program, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant 
Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road Unit 43, Riverdale, MD 
20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-7716

RIN: 0579-AA53
_______________________________________________________________________

292. PHYTOSANITARY EXPORT CERTIFICATION; ACCREDITATION OF NONGOVERNMENT 
FACILITIES

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; 21 USC 136; 21 USC 136a; 44 USC 35

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 353

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: APHIS is amending its export certification regulations to 
provide for the establishment of a program under which nongovernment 
facilities can become accredited to perform specific laboratory testing 
or phytosanitary inspection services that may serve as the basis for 
the issuance of Federal phytosanitary certificates. The accreditation 
criteria for particular laboratory testing and phytosanitary inspection 
services will be developed by APHIS in cooperation with other 
appropriate governmental, industry, academic, or research entities. 
Prior to this rule, only tests conducted by public laboratories or 
inspections carried out by Federal or State inspectors and agents could 
be used as the basis for the issuance of a Federal phytosanitary 
certificate. The accreditation program will provide a mechanism for 
qualified non-government facilities to become accredited to perform the 
testing or inspection services that may be used as supporting 
documentation for the issuance of phytosanitary certificates for 
certain plants or plant products.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/25/97                    62 FR 62699
NPRM Comment Period End         01/26/98
Final Action                    11/00/98
Final Action Effective          12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mr. Narcy G. Klag, Program Manager, Department of 
Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Phytosanitary 
Issues Mgmt, PPQ, 4700 River Road Unit 140, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-8262
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0579-AA75
_______________________________________________________________________

293. KARNAL BUNT

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  7 USC 147a; 7 USC 150bb; 7 USC 150dd to 150ff; 7 USC 
151 to 167; 7 USC 450; 7 USC 2803; 7 USC 2809; 21 USC 136 to 136a

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 301; 7 CFR 319

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Karnal bunt is a fungal disease of wheat (Triticum aestivum), 
durum wheat (Triticum durum), and triticale (Triticum aestivum x Secale 
cereale), a hybrid of wheat and rye. In the absence of measures taken 
by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the establishment of Karnal bunt 
in the United States would have significant consequences with regard to 
the export of wheat to international markets. Prior to March 8, 1996, 
Karnal bunt was not known to exist in the United States. Since March 8, 
1996, Karnal bunt has been detected within several States. In response, 
we have established regulations that define regulated areas in certain 
States because of Karnal bunt, restrict the the movement of certain 
articles from the regulated areas to prevent the spread of Karnal bunt, 
and provide compensation for certain growers, handlers, and other 
individuals in the regulated areas to mitigate losses and expenses 
incurred because of actions taken by the Secretary to prevent the 
spread of Karnal bunt. As part of a continuing

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Karnal bunt program, we anticipate that the regulations concerning 
regulated areas, movement restrictions, and compensation will be 
revised as more is known about the Karnal bunt situation in the United 
States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/05/96                    61 FR 35102
NPRM                            08/02/96                    61 FR 40354
NPRM Comment Period End         09/03/96
Final Rule                      10/04/96                    61 FR 52190
Final Rule Effective Date       11/04/96
Interim Rule Effective 04/25/97 
Change Classification of 
Regulated Areas                 05/01/97                    62 FR 23620
Final Rule (95-96 Season) Reg. 
Flex. & Reg. Impact Analysis    05/06/97                    62 FR 24753
Final Rule Effective 04/30/97 
Compensation for 1995-96 Crop 
Season                          05/06/97                    62 FR 24746
NPRM Comments Due 09/09/97 
Compensation for 1996-97 Crop 
Season                          07/11/97                    62 FR 37159
NPRM Compensation, Wheat/Seed/
Straw 95-96 Season              07/30/97                    62 FR 40756
NPRM Comment Period End         08/29/97
Final Rule, Wheat/Seed/Straw 95-
96 Season; Effective 12/23/97   01/09/98                     63 FR 1321
NPRM Movement from Regulated 
Areas NPRM Comments Due 03/30/9801/28/98                     63 FR 4198
Final Rule 96-97 Season         06/10/98                    63 FR 31593
Final Rule Movement from 
Regulated Areas                 10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Mike Stefan, Operations Officer, Domestic and Emergency 
Operations,PPQ, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service, 4700 River Road, Unit 134, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-8247
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0579-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________

294.  RESTRICTIONS ON THE IMPORTATION OF RUMINANTS, MEAT AND 
MEAT PRODUCTS FROM RUMINANTS, AND CERTAIN OTHER RUMINANT PRODUCTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 147a; 7 USC 150ee; 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 to 136; 21 USC 136a; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 93.404(c); 9 CFR 94.18; 9 CFR 95.4(a); 9 CFR 
96.2(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action recognizes levels of risk for bovine spongiform 
encephalopathy (BSE) in foreign regions, based on the incidence of BSE 
in each region and the monitoring and surveillance conducted for BSE in 
that region. This action also relieves restrictions with regard to BSE 
on the importation from certain countries of ruminants and meat, meat 
products, and other edible products of ruminants, and relieves 
restrictions under certain conditions on the importation of meat from 
ruminants of the family Cervidae.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Gary Colgrove, Chief Staff Veterinarian, National 
Center for Import and Export, VS, Department of Agriculture, Animal and 
Plant Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road Unit 38, Riverdale, MD 
20737-1231
Phone: 301 734-8590

RIN: 0579-AA98
_______________________________________________________________________

295.  IMPORTATION OF RHODODENDRON IN GROWING MEDIA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 150dd to 150ff; 7 USC 151 to 167; 7 USC 450; 7 
USC 2803; 7 USC 2809; 21 USC 136; 21 USC 136a

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 319.37-8

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are amending our regulations to allow the importation from 
Europe of rhododendron established in growing media.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/07/93                    58 FR 47074
NPRM Comment Period End         12/06/93
Final Rule on All of 9/7/93 NPRM 
Except Rhododendron (Effective 
2/13/95)                        01/13/95                     60 FR 3067
NPRM Comment Period Extended - 
Rhododendron                    04/30/98                    63 FR 23683
NPRM Comment Period Extended - 
Rhododendron                    06/01/98                    63 FR 29675
NPRM Comment Period End - 
Rhododendron                    07/30/98
Final Rule - Rhododendron       11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mr. Peter M. Grosser, Senior Import Specialist, PIMT, 
PPQ, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service, 4700 River Road Unit 140, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236
Phone: 301 734-6799
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0579-AB00

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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Long-Term Actions
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________

296. IMPORTATION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

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 319.56

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jane Levy
Phone: 301 734-8259

RIN: 0579-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________

297. IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN EMBRYOS AND ANIMAL SEMEN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Roger Perkins
Phone: 301 734-8170

RIN: 0579-AA63
_______________________________________________________________________

298. 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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Joan Montgomery
Phone: 301 734-8172

RIN: 0579-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________

299. IMPORTATION OF LOGS, LUMBER, AND OTHER UNMANUFACTURED WOOD ARTICLES

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/28/98                    63 FR 40193
NPRM Comment Period End         09/28/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald Campbell
Phone: 301 734-8295
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0579-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________

300. IMPORTATION OF PORK FROM YUCATAN, MEXICO

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 94

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. John Cougill
Phone: 301 734-3399
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0579-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________

301. IMPORTATION OF FUJI APPLES FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 319

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Grosser
Phone: 301 734-6799
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0579-AA93
_______________________________________________________________________

302.  REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTION LICENSING PROCUREMENT OF 
ANIMALS; ANIMAL WELFARE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 2131 to 2159

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing to amend the regulations by revising the 
requirements for inspection of premises, procurement of animals, and 
licensure of dealers, exhibitors, and others regulated under the Animal 
Welfare Act (AWA). We believe this action is necessary to promote 
compliance with the AWA and to help clarify the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Bettye Walters, Staff Veterinarian, Animal Care, 
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
4700 River Road Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737-1234
Phone: 301 734-8100

RIN: 0579-AA94

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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Completed Actions
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
_______________________________________________________________________

303. USER FEES, VETERINARY DIAGNOSTICS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 130

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/07/98                    63 FR 53783
Final Action Effective          11/06/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Thompson, Chief
Phone: 301 734-5901

RIN: 0579-AA70
_______________________________________________________________________

304. ANIMAL WELFARE--STANDARDS FOR ANIMAL AUCTIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 1; 9 CFR 2; 9 CFR 3

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No Action Expected 
in the Next 12 Months           08/19/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Stephen Smith
Phone: 301 734-4972
Fax: 301 734-4978

RIN: 0579-AA76
_______________________________________________________________________

305. KARNAL BUNT STATUS OF THE MEXICALI VALLEY OF MEXICO

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 319

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/08/98                    63 FR 31097
Final Action Effective          06/08/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Grosser
Phone: 301 734-6799
Fax: 301 734-5786
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0579-AA88
BILLING CODE 3410-34-F
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)              Proposed Rule Stage
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES)
_______________________________________________________________________

306. AGRICULTURAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 3318

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 3417

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to establish Administrative Provisions for the 
Agricultural Telecommunications 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                            10/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip A. Carter, Policy Advisor, Policy & Program 
Liaison Staff, Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, 
Education, and Extension Service, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., STOP 
2299, Washington, DC 20250-2299
Phone: 202 720-9181
Fax: 202 401-7752
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0524-AA12
_______________________________________________________________________

307. HISPANIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP GRANTS PROGRAM; ADMINISTRATIVE 
PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 3241

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 3412

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 Hispanic Education 
Partnership Grants Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip A. Carter, Policy Advisor, Policy & Program 
Liaison Staff, Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, 
Education, and Extension Service, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., STOP 
2299, Washington, DC 20250-2299
Phone: 202 720-9181
Fax: 202 401-7752
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0524-AA17
_______________________________________________________________________

308. COMMUNITY FOOD PROJECTS ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 2034

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 3416

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation proposes to establish Administrative 
Provisions for the Community Food Projects 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                            10/00/98

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NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip Carter, Policy and Program Liaison Staff, 
Office of Extramural Programs, Department of Agriculture, Cooperative 
State Research, Education, and Extension Service, 1400 Independence 
Ave. SW., STOP 2299, Washington DC. 20250-2299
Phone: 202 720-9181
Fax: 202 401-7752
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0524-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________

309. SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE 
PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 638

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 3403

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Cooperative State Research Education and Extension 
Service (CSREES) proposes to modify the Small Business Innovation 
Research Program Administrative Provisions by changing the language of 
when a Phase I awardee is eligible to apply for a Phase II award. 
Currently a Phase I awardee may apply for a Phase II award in the next 
fiscal year funding cycle or the second fiscal year funding cycle. 
CSREES intends to revise this language to allow Phase I awardees to 
apply in either of the two fiscal years following the end of the 
initial project period; this does not include any no-cost extensions of 
time. This revision will allow an eighteen-month Phase I awardee the 
same privileges as that of a six-month Phase I awardee. Privileges as 
used herein refers to the opportunity for a no-cost extension of time, 
if necessary, and two options of when a Phase I awardee may apply for a 
Phase II award.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip Carter, Policy Advisor, Policy & Program 
Liaison Staff, Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, 
Education, and Extension Service, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Stop 
2299, Washington DC. 20250-2299
Phone: 202 720-9181
Fax: 202 401-7752
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0524-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________

310. BIOTECHNOLOGY RISK ASSESSMENT RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 5921; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 3415

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Cooperative State Research Education, and Extension 
Service (CSREES) proposes to revise and modify the Biotechnology Risk 
Assessment Research Grants Program Administrative Provisions. The 
revision and modification updates 7 CFR part 3415 to delete references 
to the Office of Agricultural Biotechnology and the Agricultural 
Biotechnology Research Advisory Committee clarifying the requirements 
for the pre-proposals, clarifying what is to be included in the 15 page 
limit on proposals and revising the language regarding conflicts of 
interests (3415.12).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip Carter, Policy Advisor, Policy and Program 
Liaison Staff, Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, 
Education, and Extension Service, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Stop 
2299, Washington DC. 20250-2299
Phone: 202 720-9181
Fax: 202 401-7752
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0524-AA21
_______________________________________________________________________

311.  NATIONAL RESEARCH INITIATIVE COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 450i(b)

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 3411

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension 
Service (CSREES) proposes to revise and modify the National Research 
Initiative Competitive Grants Program administrative provisions. The 
revision and modification will update 7 CFR 3411 to reflect changes in 
the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 
(PL 105-185), and to comply with a recent OIG audit. Specifically, the 
equipment grant eligibility requirements need to be revised, along with 
other administrative changes. In addition, CSREES plans to comply with 
the proposed plain language requirements set out in the Presidential 
Memo dated June 1, 1998.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Philip A. Carter, Policy Advisor, Policy & Program 
Liaison, Staff, Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, 
Education, and Extension Service, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Stop 
2299, Washington, DC 20250-2299
Phone: 202 720-9181
Fax: 202 401-7752
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0524-AA22

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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Long-Term Actions
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES)
_______________________________________________________________________

312. HIGHER EDUCATION MULTICULTURAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM; ADMINISTRATIVE 
PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 3409

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phillip A. Carter
Phone: 202 720-9181
Fax: 202 401-7752
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0524-AA09
BILLING CODE 3410-22-F
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)              Proposed Rule Stage
Rural Housing Service (RHS)
_______________________________________________________________________

313. CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS--1901-E TO 1940-D

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 100-259; PL 88-352; 42 USC 2000d et seq; PL 90-
284; 42 USC 3601 to 3619; PL 100-430; PL 92-318; 20 USC 1681 et seq; PL 
93-112; 29 USC 794; PL 94-135; 42 USC 6101 et seq; PL 94-239; 15 USC 
1601 et seq; EO 11246

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 15; 12 CFR 202; 28 CFR 42; 45 CFR 90; 41 CFR 60 to 
64; 24 CFR 14; 7 CFR 1940 subpart D; 7 CFR 1901 subpart E

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This ruling will effectuate a comprehensive civil rights 
regulation implementing the following laws: The Equal Credit 
Opportunity Act (ECOA); title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as 
amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (The Fair Housing 
Act); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and programs and activities; 
Amendments of 1972; and Executive Order 11246. The revised regulations 
will provide detailed guidelines for field offices for improved 
enforcement and compliance with these laws which heavily impact the 
Agency's programs. Mechanisms for monitoring compliance by field 
offices and recipients of financial assistance at all levels will 
decrease the Agency's vulnerability due to noncompliance with recently 
enacted Civil Rights legislation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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: Carlton L. Lewis, Chief, Program Compliance Branch, 
Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, Stop 0703, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 692-0097
TDD: 202 692-0107
Fax: 202 962-0095

RIN: 0575-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________

314. DIRECT SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING LOANS AND GRANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1472

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1924 subpart A; 7 CFR 1944 subpart E; 7 CFR 1980 
subpart D; 7 CFR 3550 subpart B

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency is changing the thermal requirements for 
manufactured housing. Manufactured homes are no longer required to meet 
the RHS's thermal requirements. The recent HUD increase in the thermal 
requirements of the building envelope for manufactured home is 
substantial. The thermal performance of a unit built to the 
requirements is comparable to the thermal performance of a unit built 
to the requirements of RHS climatic zones.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/06/98                    63 FR 53616
NPRM Comment Period End         12/07/98
Final Action                    04/00/99
Final Action Effective          05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sam Hodges, III, Architect, Program Support Staff, 
Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, Stop 0761, Rm. 6309 
South Building, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-9653
Fax: 202 690-4335

RIN: 0575-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________

315. MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REINVENTION

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1475; 42 USC 1479; 42 
USC 1480; 42 USC 1481; 42 USC 1484; 42 USC 1485; 42 USC 1486; 42 USC 
1490a

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1806 subpart A; 7 CFR 1930 subpart C; 7 CFR 1944 
subpart D; 7 CFR 1944 subpart E; 7 CFR 1951 subpart C; 7 CFR 1951 
subpart D; 7 CFR 1951 subpart K; 7 CFR 1951 subpart N; 7 CFR 1955 
subpart A; 7 CFR 1955 subpart B; 7 CFR 1955 subpart C; 7 CFR 1956 
subpart B; 7 CFR 1965 subpart B; 7 CFR 1965 subpart E

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Reinvention of the Rural Housing Service's Multi-Family 
Housing Programs will consolidate regulations pertaining to section 515 
Rural Rental Housing, section 514 Farm Labor Housing Loans, section 516 
Farm Labor Housing Grants and section 521 Rental Assistance Payments. 
Fourteen published regulations will be reduced to one regulation and 
handbooks for program administration. This will simplify loan 
origination and portfolio management for applicants, borrowers and 
housing operators as well as Rural

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Development field staff. This will also provide flexibility for program 
modifications to reflect current and foreseeable changes. It will also 
reduce regulations that address solely internal agency program 
administration. Finally, the regulation will be more customer friendly 
and responsive to the needs of the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/99
Final Action Effective          01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Pentecost, Deputy Division Director, Multi-Family 
Housing Processing Div., Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing 
Service, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1604
Fax: 202 690-3444

RIN: 0575-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________

316.  GUARANTEED RURAL HOUSING LOAN SINGLE FAMILY

Priority:  Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal 
governments and the private sector.
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 3555; 7 CFR 1980 subpart D

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Reinvention of the Agency's regulations for guaranteeing 
loans on single family housing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: David Villano, Special Assistant to the Administrator, 
Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, 1400 Independence 
Ave. SW., STOP 0701, Washington, DC 20250-0701
Phone: 202 720-1628
Fax: 202 690-0500
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0575-AC18
_______________________________________________________________________

317.  FARM LABOR HOUSING - COMPETITIVE FUNDING

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:  5 USC 301; 42 USC 1484; 42 USC 1486

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1944 subpart D

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Implement a simplified application process in conjunction 
with an annual competitive funding cycle for the Farm Labor Housing 
loan and grant program. This program finances housing that serves 
migrant seasonal and year-round farm laborers who are U.S. citizens or 
admitted for permanent residency and who work a substantial portion of 
their time as farm workers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/98
Final Action                    03/00/99
Final Action Effective          03/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Pentecost, Special Assistant to Deputy 
Administrator, Multi-Family Housing, Department of Agriculture, Rural 
Housing Service, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-8983
Fax: 202 690-3025
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0575-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                 Final Rule Stage
Rural Housing Service (RHS)
_______________________________________________________________________

318. 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 1942 subpart C; 7 CFR 1944 subpart E; 7 CFR 1948 
subpart B; 7 CFR 1951 subpart E; 7 CFR 1942 subpart A; 7 CFR 1942 
subpart G; 7 CFR 1944 subpart D; 7 CFR 1948 subpart C; 7 CFR 1980 
subpart E; 7 CFR 1980 subpart I

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 requires 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
Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Sherie Hinton Henry, Director, Financial Management

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Division, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Stop 0707, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 692-0080
Fax: 202 692-0088

RIN: 0575-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________

319. REENGINEERING AND REINVENTION OF THE DIRECT SECTION 502 AND 504 
SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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; 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; 7 CFR 3550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Rural Housing Service (RHS) has purchased a state-of-the-art 
dedicated loan origination servicing system (DLOSS) which includes 
escrow capability. To conform to this new system, RHS 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 amend its 
regulations to conform to processes and techniques currently utilized 
by the private sector.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/08/96                    61 FR 15395
NPRM Comment Period End         06/07/96
Interim Final Rule              11/22/96                    61 FR 59762
Final Action                    01/00/99
Final Action Effective          02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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: Betsy Fletcher, Senior Loan Specialist, Single Family 
Housing, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Stop 0783, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1486

RIN: 0575-AB99
_______________________________________________________________________

320. COMMUNITY FACILITY GRANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1989; 16 USC 1005; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 3570 subpart B

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency is establishing a new grant program for community 
facilities. Grant purposes are the same as the Community Facilities 
direct and guaranteed programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/07/97                    62 FR 16465
Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Barton, Loan Specialist, Community Programs 
Division, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Stop 3222, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1504

RIN: 0575-AC10
_______________________________________________________________________

321. SERVICING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS LOANS AND GRANTS

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:  5 USC 301; 7 USC 1989; 31 USC 3711; 42 USC 1480

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 3570 subpart E; 7 CFR 1951 subpart E; 7 CFR 1951 
subpart O; 7 CFR 1955 subpart A; 7 CFR 1955 subpart B; 7 CFR 1955 
subpart C; 7 CFR 1956 subpart C; 7 CFR 1951 subpart F

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency is combining seven regulations affecting the 
servicing of Community Program loans and grants into one regulation. 
Justification: This is part of the Reinventing Government Initiative. 
There are no policy or procedural changes. The published regulation 
will be simplified by removing the administrative portion and will only 
contain the information affecting the public. Agency field staff will 
receive an instruction which will include the administrative portion 
and the published regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Beth Jones, Loan Specialist, Community Programs 
Division, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Stop 3222, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1498
Fax: 202 690-0471

RIN: 0575-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________

322. SECTION 538 GUARANTEE RURAL RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1490p-2; 5 USC 301; 7 USC 1

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 3565

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Implement the Rural Rental Housing Guarantee Loan Program 
authorized by section 538 of the Housing Act of 1949 as amended. This 
program will serve moderate income rural families with incomes up to 
115 percent of area median. This will increase the stock and affordable 
decent safe and sanitary housing for such families and individuals at 
reduced cost to the Government. Where current direct lending costs $50 
per $100 lent, the guarantee program will cost approximately $4 per 
$100 guaranteed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/22/98                    63 FR 39451
Final Action                    05/00/99
Final Action Effective          06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carl Wagner, Senior Loan Officer, Multi-Family Housing 
Processing Div., Department of

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Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., 
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1604
Fax: 202 690-3444
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0575-AC14
_______________________________________________________________________

323. 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 to provide more comprehensive 
guidance to lenders, borrowers and Agency staff. These changes will 
better organize the Regulation and 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                            10/07/97                    62 FR 52277
NPRM Comment Period End         12/08/97
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mel Padgett, Senior Loan Specialist, Community Programs 
Division, Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Stop 3222, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1495
Fax: 202 690-0471

RIN: 0575-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Long-Term Actions
Rural Housing Service (RHS)
_______________________________________________________________________

324. 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.

CFR Citation:  40 CFR 300; 40 CFR 260; 40 CFR 700; 40 CFR 400; 7 CFR 
1940

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Wieferich
Phone: 202 720-9647

RIN: 0575-AB98
_______________________________________________________________________

325. NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE 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 1926 subpart B; 7 CFR 1806 subpart B

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Don Lander
Phone: 202 720-9656

RIN: 0575-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Completed Actions
Rural Housing Service (RHS)
_______________________________________________________________________

326. COMMUNITY FACILITY LOANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1942

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Revision will be 
made in complete rewrite of 7 
CFR 1942-A                      08/11/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Douglas
Phone: 202 720-1506
TDD: 202 690-0471

RIN: 0575-AC16
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)              Proposed Rule Stage
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC)
_______________________________________________________________________

327. 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                            11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth D. Ackerman, Manager, Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, MS 0525, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0525
Phone: 202 690-2803
Fax: 202 690-2818

RIN: 0563-AA98
_______________________________________________________________________

328. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SUBPART D; APPLICATION FOR CROP 
INSURANCE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1506(l)

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 400

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                            11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth D. Ackerman, Manager, Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, MS 0525, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0525
Phone: 202 690-2803
Fax: 202 690-2818

RIN: 0563-AB00
_______________________________________________________________________

329. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; COTTON AND ELS COTTON CROP 
INSURANCE PROVISIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1506(l); 7 USC 1506(p)

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 457.104; 7 CFR 457.105

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation proposes to amend the 
Cotton Crop Insurance Provisions and the Extra Long Staple (ELS) Cotton 
Crop Insurance Provisions to: 1) provide a replant payment if the 
insured crop is damaged by excess moisture or hail and 2) revise the 
provision used to determine the amount of production to count for 
cotton and ELS cotton that is eligible for quality adjustment. FCIC 
also proposes that the prevented planting coverage level of 45 percent 
contained in the current Cotton and ELS Cotton Crop Provisions be 
retained for the 1999 and succeeding crop years. The intended effect of 
this action is to evaluate the need for and provide policy changes to 
better meet the needs of the insured.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/30/98                    63 FR 52198
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Regulatory Review Officer, Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 1400 Independence Ave. 
SW., Washington, DC 20250-0801
Phone: 202 720-2832
Fax: 202 690-5879

RIN: 0563-AB62
_______________________________________________________________________

330. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; SMALL GRAINS CROP INSURANCE 
PROVISIONS AND WHEAT WINTER COVERAGE ENDORSEMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1506(l); 7 USC 1506(p)

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 457.101; 7 CFR 457.102

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation proposes to revise and 
clarify existing policy provisions, establish winter wheat coverage in 
certain South Dakota and Wisconsin counties, reduce coverage under 
Option B of the Wheat Winter Coverage Endorsement, and to require 
insurance on spring wheat planted to replace damaged winter wheat 
covered under the Wheat Winter Coverage Endorsement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Regulatory Review Officer, Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 1400 Independence Ave. 
SW., Washington, DC 20250-0801
Phone: 202 720-2832
Fax: 202 690-5879

RIN: 0563-AB63
_______________________________________________________________________

331. COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; COARSE GRAINS CROP INSURANCE 
PROVISIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1506(l); 7 USC 1506(p)

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 457.113

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation proposes to make 
changes to the Coarse Grains Crop Insurance

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Provisions for corn, grain sorghum and soybeans for the 2000 crop year 
specific to the way corn grain versus corn silage is insured and to 
clarify the insurability of specialty corn and soybeans.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Regulatory Review Officer, Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 1400 Independence Ave. 
SW., Washington, DC 20250-0801
Phone: 202 720-2832
Fax: 202 690-5879

RIN: 0563-AB64
_______________________________________________________________________

332.  COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; BASIC PROVISIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1506(l); 7 USC 1506(p)

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 457

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To revise the Common Crop Insurance Policy Basic Provisions 
for the 1999 crop year, including revisions to the prevented planting 
provisions specifically regarding the 20 acre 20 percent eligibility 
provision, as well as potential added requirements for insured's to 
correctly report acreage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/30/98                    63 FR 52194
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Regulatory Review Officer, Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 1400 Independence Ave 
SW., Washington, DC 20250-0801
Phone: 202 720-2832
Fax: 202 690-5879

RIN: 0563-AB69
_______________________________________________________________________

333.  GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SUBMISSIONS OF REQUEST 
TO REDUCE PREMIUM CHARGED THE INSURED AS THE RESULT OF OPERATIONAL 
EFFICIENCIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1506(l); 7 USC 1506(p); 7 USC 1508(e)(3)

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 400

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To provide regulatory authority for the submission of 
requests to reduce premium charged to producers through operational 
efficiencies including guidelines for the submission, review, and 
approval process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Regulatory Review Officer, Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 1400 Independence Ave. 
SW., Washington, DC 20250-0801
Phone: 202 720-2832
Fax: 202 690-5879

RIN: 0563-AB70
_______________________________________________________________________

334.  GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; MOVEMENT OF BUSINESS 
AMONG INSURANCE PROVIDERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1506(l); 7 USC 1506(p)

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 400

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To ensure that the interests of policyholders are protected, 
and that the policies and policyholder data are transferred in an 
orderly manner, the Risk Management Agency is providing comprehensive 
regulations that will apply to agents, managing general agents, policy 
issuing companies, and reinsured companies. The objective of this 
regulation is to prescribe uniform administrative requirements for the 
movement or assumption of crop insurance policies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Regulatory Review Officer, Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 1400 Independence Ave. 
SW., Washington, DC 20250-0801
Phone: 202 720-2832
Fax: 202 690-5879

RIN: 0563-AB71
_______________________________________________________________________

335.  GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; REINSURANCE 
AGREEMENT--STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1506(l); 7 USC 1506(p)

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 400

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To provide regulatory authority for the issuance of final 
determinations by the Administrator. Final determinations are currently 
being issued by the agency official responsible for entering into 
Standard Reinsurance Agreements with private sector insurance 
companies. Final determinations made by the agency cite contract 
violations and also require that corrective action be taken.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Regulatory Review Officer, Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 1400 Independence Ave. 
SW., Washington, DC 20250-0801
Phone: 202 720-2832
Fax: 202 690-5879

RIN: 0563-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________

336.  GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SANCTIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1506(l); 7 USC 1506(m); 7 USC 1506(p)

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CFR Citation:  7 CFR 400

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To add a new section to the Sanction regulation that will 
specify the conditions under which a person and affiliate may qualify 
for a waiver or reduction of a civil penalty imposed by the Agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Regulatory Review Officer, Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 1400 Independence Ave. 
SW., Washington, DC 20250-0801
Phone: 202 720-2832
Fax: 202 690-5879

RIN: 0563-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                 Final Rule Stage
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC)
_______________________________________________________________________

337. 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                            10/08/96                    61 FR 52717
Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth D. Ackerman, Manager, Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, MS 0525, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0525
Phone: 202 690-2803
Fax: 202 690-2818

RIN: 0563-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________

338. 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

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                            06/20/97                    62 FR 33575
NPRM Comment Period End         08/19/97
Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth D. Ackerman, Manager, Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, MS 0525, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0525
Phone: 202 690-2803
Fax: 202 690-2818

RIN: 0563-AB07
_______________________________________________________________________

339. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SUBPART V; SUBMISSION OF 
POLICIES AND PROVISIONS OF POLICIES AND RATES OF PREMIUM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1506(l)

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 400

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to add a new subpart to the General 
Administrative Regulations which will provide guidelines for FCIC 
approval of supplemental and alternative crop insurance policies and 
policy provisions developed by FCIC approved insurance providers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/11/97                    62 FR 47772
NPRM Comment Period End         11/10/97
Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth D. Ackerman, Manager, Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, MS 0525, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0525
Phone: 202 690-2803
Fax: 202 690-2818

RIN: 0563-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________

340. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SUBPART J; APPEAL PROCEDURE 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1506(l)

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 400

Legal Deadline: None

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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

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/29/95                    60 FR 67298
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth D. Ackerman, Manager, Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, MS 0525, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0525
Phone: 202 690-2803
Fax: 202 690-2818

RIN: 0563-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________

341. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SUBPART N; DISASTER ASSISTANCE 
ACT OF 1988

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1506(l)

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 400

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                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth D. Ackerman, Manager, Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, MS 0525, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0525
Phone: 202 690-2803
Fax: 202 690-2818

RIN: 0563-AB20
_______________________________________________________________________

342. FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE ON HIGHLY ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLANDS--PART 
400

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 3811; 16 USC 3821

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 400.47

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, July 3, 1996.

Abstract: This action will implement requirements of the Federal 
Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to provide that 
producers will no longer be required to be in compliance with the 
highly erodible land and wetland conservation provisions of the Food 
Security Act of 1985 in order to be eligible to obtain crop insurance. 
No cost is expected.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/23/96                    61 FR 38057
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth D. Ackerman, Manager, Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, MS 0525, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0525
Phone: 202 690-2803
Fax: 202 690-2818

RIN: 0563-AB59
_______________________________________________________________________

343. FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE ON HIGHLY ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLANDS--PART 
401

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 3811; 16 USC 3821

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 401.8

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, July 3, 1996.

Abstract: This action will implement requirements of the Federal 
Agricultural Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to provide that 
producers will no longer be required to be in compliance with the 
highly erodible land and wetland conservation provisions of the Food 
Security Act of 1985 in order to be eligible to obtain crop insurance. 
No cost is expected.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/26/96                    61 FR 39048
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth D. Ackerman, Manager, Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, MS 0525, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0525
Phone: 202 690-2803
Fax: 202 690-2818

RIN: 0563-AB60
_______________________________________________________________________

344. DAIRY OPTIONS PILOT PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  FAIR Act of 1996, section 191, section 226 A(b)

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action seeks comments on a new Dairy Options Pilot 
Program (DOPP) to be funded by the Commodity Credit Corporation and 
administered by Risk Management Agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/02/98                    63 FR 00051
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/02/98
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diana Moslak, Regulatory Review Officer, Department of 
Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, 1400 Independence Ave. 
SW., Washington, DC 20250-0801
Phone: 202 720-2832
Fax: 202 690-5879

RIN: 0563-AB61

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345. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; NONSTANDARD UNDERWRITING 
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 1 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0563-AB66
_______________________________________________________________________

346.  GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SUBPART T - 
REGULATIONS FOR THE 1999 AND SUBSEQUENT REINSURANCE YEARS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 2 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0563-AB67
_______________________________________________________________________

347.  GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; SUBPART U; AND 
CATASTROPHIC RISK PROTECTION ENDORSEMENT - REGULATIONS FOR THE 1999 AND 
SUBSEQUENT REINSURANCE YEARS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 3 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0563-AB68
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Completed Actions
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC)
_______________________________________________________________________

348. 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.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 401.129

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/25/98                    63 FR 34549
Final Action Effective          07/27/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth D. Ackerman
Phone: 202 690-2803
Fax: 202 690-2818

RIN: 0563-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________

349. 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.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 457

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/09/98                    63 FR 31331
Final Action Effective          07/09/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth D. Ackerman
Phone: 202 690-2803
Fax: 202 690-2818

RIN: 0563-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________

350. 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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/08/98                    63 FR 17050
Final Action Effective          05/08/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth D. Ackerman
Phone: 202 690-2803
Fax: 202 690-2818

RIN: 0563-AB03
_______________________________________________________________________

351. TOBACCO, QUOTA PLAN CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 435

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/26/98                    63 FR 34778
Final Action Effective          07/27/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth D. Ackerman
Phone: 202 690-2803
Fax: 202 690-2818

RIN: 0563-AB47
_______________________________________________________________________

352. POPCORN CORN INSURANCE REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 447

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/22/98                    63 FR 33835
Final Action Effective          07/22/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth D. Ackerman
Phone: 202 690-2803
Fax: 202 690-2818

RIN: 0563-AB48
_______________________________________________________________________

353. NURSERY CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS; COMMON CROP INSURANCE 
REGULATIONS; AND NURSERY CROP INSURANCE PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 457.114

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/24/98                    63 FR 50965

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diana Moslak
Phone: 202 720-2832
Fax: 202 690-5879

RIN: 0563-AB65
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                    Prerule Stage
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)
_______________________________________________________________________

354.  REGULATIONS UNDER PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS ACT (PRICE 
REPORTING)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 204; 7 USC 228

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is considering a proposed regulation that would 
make purchasing or selling livestock with the condition that the price 
not be reported a violation of the Packers and Stockyards Act. To 
obtain more information about the effects of this practice, the agency 
will publish an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking public 
comment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/10/98                    63 FR 48450
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/09/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Wollam, Regulatory Liaison, Department of 
Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, 
Room 0623 South, 1400 Independence Ave, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-0292
Fax: 202 720-4628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0580-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)              Proposed Rule Stage
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)
_______________________________________________________________________

355. GRAIN INSPECTION GENERAL 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 71

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 800

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposal, a housekeeping-type rulemaking, is the result 
of GIPSA's review, under the NPR, of regulations contained in 7 CFR 
800. These regulations relate to inspection of grain under the U.S. 
Grain Standards Act and consist of administrative direction on how the 
public can request service, how Federal, State or private laboratories 
must provide service and what fees are charged for the service. In 
determining what changes to propose in this section, GIPSA consulted 
users of the service on what changes they felt were needed in the 
regulations, discussed with legal counsel information required to be in 
the regulations for enforcement purposes, and reviewed information 
taken from its day-to-day operations. These changes are being proposed 
to clarify the language and update the regulations to reflect current 
technology and operating practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/99
Final Action                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George W. Wollam, Regulatory Liaison, Department of 
Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, 
Room 0623 S. Bldg, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-0292
Fax: 202 720-4628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0580-AA53
_______________________________________________________________________

356. REVIEW INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 71 et seq

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 800.125; 7 CFR 800.135

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: GIPSA is proposing to revise regulations under the US Grain 
Standards Act to allow interested persons to stipulate the quality 
factors that would be redetermined during a reinspection or appeal 
inspection for grade. Currently reinspections and appeal inspections 
for grade must include a review for all factors that (1) may determine 
the grade; (2) are reported on the original certificate; or (3) are 
required to be shown. GIPSA has determined that mandating all quality 
factors be reexamined during a review inspection is inefficient, time 
consuming and costly. Further, such a complete review of the preceding 
inspection service is usually not needed to confirm the true quality of 
the grain. This proposed action will allow interested parties to 
specify which official factors should be redetermined during the 
reinspection or appeal inspection service. However, to safeguard 
against inadvertent misgrading, official personnel may determine other 
factors, when deemed necessary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Wollam, Regulatory Liaison, Department of 
Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, 
Room 0623A, 1400 Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-0292
Fax: 202 720-4628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0580-AA58
_______________________________________________________________________

357.  REGULATIONS ISSUED UNDER PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS ACT (FEED 
WEIGHT)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 204; 7 USC 228

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 201.49; 9 CFR 201.55; 9 CFR 201.71; 9 CFR 201.72; 
9 CFR 201.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is proposing to amend existing scales and weighing 
regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act to include feed when 
the weight of the feed is a factor in determining payment to growers. 
The proposed amendments to existing

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regulations would require that scale tickets be issued containing 
certain required information and that the weight be printed by a 
printing device; the actual weight be printed on scale tickets or 
otherwise explained; scales be installed, maintained, operated and 
tested in accordance with National Institute of Standards and 
Technology Handbook 44, 1996; scales be tested twice each calendar year 
at intervals of approximately 6 months by competent persons, and scales 
be operated by qualified persons in accordance with the regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Wollam, Regulatory Liaison, Department of 
Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, 
Room 0623 South, 1400 Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-0292
Fax: 202 720-4628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0580-AA64
_______________________________________________________________________

358.  FEES FOR OFFICIAL INSPECTION AND OFFICIAL WEIGHING 
SERVICES (1999)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 71 et seq

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 800.71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency proposes to amend regulations under the US Grain 
Standards Act to recover anticipated increases in operational costs 
created by the planned January 1, 1999 Federal salary increase by 
raising its hourly user fee rate and certain unit rates based on the 
hourly rate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/02/98                    63 FR 52987
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Wollam, Regulatory Liaison, Department of 
Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, 
Room 0623 South, 1400 Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-0292
Fax: 202 720-4628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0580-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                 Final Rule Stage
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)
_______________________________________________________________________

359. TOLERANCES FOR DIVIDERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 71 et seq

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 801.10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: GIPSA proposes to remove section 801.10, Tolerance for 
Dividers, from the CFR. Since GIPSA no longer tests dividers, the rule 
is no longer needed. By using the direct final rule process GIPSA will 
give the public general notice of its intent to remove the rule and 
provide interested persons an opportunity to participate in the 
rulemaking through submission of comments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Wollam, Regulatory Liaison, Department of 
Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, 
Room 0623 S, 1400 Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-0292
Fax: 202 720-4628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0580-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________

360.  CLEAR TITLE FOR PURCHASERS OF FARM PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1631

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 205.209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency proposes to amend regulations relating to 
establishment and management of statewide central filing systems as 
they pertain specifically to the filing of ``effective financing 
statements'' for farm products as defined in section 1324 of the Food 
Security Act of 1985 to allow continuation of an effective financing 
statement to be filed without the signature of the debtor. This action 
responds to comments received when the regulations were brought into 
conformity with Secs 662 and 663 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement 
and Reform Act of 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/08/98                    63 FR 31130
NPRM Comment Period End         08/07/98
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Wollam, Regulatory Liaison, Department of 
Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, 
Room 0623 South, 1400 Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-0292
Fax: 202 720-4628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0580-AA63

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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Long-Term Actions
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)
_______________________________________________________________________

361. POULTRY GROWER CONTRACTS, SCALES, WEIGHING

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 201

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/10/97                     62 FR 5935
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/12/97


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Wollam
Phone: 202 720-0292
Fax: 202 720-4628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0580-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Completed Actions
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)
_______________________________________________________________________

362. GENERAL REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL 
COMMODITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 868.1; 7 CFR 868.80

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/01/98                    63 FR 29530
Final Action Effective          07/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Wollam
Phone: 202 720-0292
Fax: 202 720-4628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0580-AA54
_______________________________________________________________________

363. OFFICIAL/UNOFFICIAL WEIGHING SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 800.76; 7 CFR 800.186; 7 CFR 800.195; 7 CFR 
800.196

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/27/98                    63 FR 45676
Final Action Effective          08/28/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Wollam
Phone: 202 720-0292
Fax: 202 720-4628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0580-AA55
_______________________________________________________________________

364.  FEES FOR OFFICIAL INSPECTION AND OFFICIAL WEIGHTING 
SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 71 et seq

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 800.71

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency proposes to increase by approximately 2.9 percent 
the hourly user fee rate it charges for official inspection and 
weighing services under the U.S. Grain Standards Act. The increase, 
estimated to generate an additional $517,000 in revenue, reflects only 
Federal employee salary increases which became effective January 1, 
1998. The proposed increase will be reflected in hourly rates and 
certain unit rates on tests performed at other than an applicants 
facility.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/27/98                    63 FR 14840
NPRM Comment Period End         05/26/98
Final Action                    06/16/98                    63 FR 32713
Final Action Effective          07/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Wollam, Regulatory Liaison, Department of 
Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, 
Room 0623 S., 1400 Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-0292
Fax: 202 720-4628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0580-AA59
_______________________________________________________________________

365.  TOLERANCES FOR MOISTURE METERS USED IN GRAIN INSPECTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 71 et seq

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 801.6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is amending regulations under the U.S. Grain 
Standards Act by revising tolerances for moisture meters. This revision 
is being made to reflect tolerances for both the current official 
moisture meter (the Motomco Model 919) and the Dickey-john GAC 2100 
moisture meter which will be phased in as the official moisture meter 
starting August 1, 1998. Use of the new moisture meter will begin a 
transition to new technology for moisture measurement under the U.S. 
official grain inspection system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/25/98                    63 FR 34554

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Wollam, Regulatory Liaison, Department of 
Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, 
Room 0623 South, 1400 Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-0292
Fax: 202 720-4628
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0580-AA60
_______________________________________________________________________

366.  PROHIBITION ON ADDING SUBSTANCES TO GRAIN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 71 et seq

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 800.61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency proposes to revise regulations under the U.S. 
Grain Standards Act to prohibit the addition of nongrain substances to 
grain during post-harvest marketing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/19/98

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Wollam, Regulatory Liaison, Department of 
Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, 
Room 0623 South, 1400 Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-0292
Fax: 202 720-4286
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0580-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________

367.  OFFICIAL TESTING SERVICE FOR CORN OIL, PROTEIN, AND STARCH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 71 et seq

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 800.71; 7 CFR 801.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency is amending regulations under the U.S. Grain 
Standards Act to provide fees for testing of corn for oil, protein and 
starch content as an official service at selected field locations. The 
agency is also amending the regulations to provide maintenance 
tolerances for NIRT analyzers used in performing the official 
inspections.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/30/98                    63 FR 35502

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George Wollam, Regulatory Liaison, Department of 
Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, 
Room 0623 South, 1400 Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-0292
Fax: 202 720-4826
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0580-AA62
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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)              Proposed Rule Stage
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
_______________________________________________________________________

368. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN 
(WIC): FOOD DELIVERY SYSTEMS INTEGRITY

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 4 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0584-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________

369. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS--IMPLEMENTATION OF 1990 FARM BILL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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                            07/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AB28
_______________________________________________________________________

370. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: REVISIONS TO THE RETAIL FOOD STORE DEFINITION 
AND PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION GUIDANCE

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 5 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0584-AB90
_______________________________________________________________________

371. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: RETAILER APPLICATION PROCESSING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 2011 to 2032; PL 104-193

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 278.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would increase from 30 to 60 days the initial 
application processing time frame 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. This rule also includes two provisions 
dealing with disclosure of retailer tax information based on changes 
made by Pub. L. 104-193, the Personal Responsibility and Work 
Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA). (95-008)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC05

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372. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/13/98                    63 FR 54617
NPRM Comment Period End         12/14/98
Final Action                    06/00/99
Final Action Effective          08/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________

373. CONSOLIDATION OF NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM, SCHOOL BREAKFAST 
PROGRAM AND SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM INTO A 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; PL 104-193

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 210; 7 CFR 220; 7 CFR 225

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, May 2, 1996.

Abstract: Sec. 301 of P.L. 103-448 required the consolidation of the 
National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program 
(SBP) into a comprehensive meal program in schools. Sec. 741 of P.L. 
104-193 expanded the concept of a school-based comprehensive meal 
program to include the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Major 
provisions in the proposal will include: extending a number of 
provisions to the breakfast program that previously applied only to 
lunch (e.g., extending point of service counts to breakfast and 
supplements and extending ``one lunch per child per day'' provision to 
breakfast and supplements); simplifying the operation of the summer 
program by extending lunch/breakfast operational rules to summer meals; 
and permitting permanent agreements and an abbreviated review of free 
and reduced price applications. This rule will delete Sec. 210.28 of 
the existing regulations which authorizes the State food distribution 
advisory council and an existing SBP rule which requires the State 
agency to provide information to school boards concerning the 
availability of benefits at school. 7 CFR part 220 will be removed and 
7 CFR part 225 will only apply to SFSPs administered by private 
nonprofit organizations. Additionally, this rule will incorporate the 
rules for waiver requests and for ``Buy American.'' (95-013)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC10
_______________________________________________________________________

374. DISCLOSURE OF FREE AND REDUCED PRICE ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION UNDER 
THE SCHOOL NUTRITION AND CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAMS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-448, sec 108

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 226; 7 CFR 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would allow limited disclosure of children's free 
and reduced price meal eligibility status or information, as authorized 
under Public Law 103-448, to persons directly connected with the 
administration or enforcement of (1) programs under the National School 
Lunch Act or Child Nutrition Act of 1966; (2) Federal education 
programs; (3) State health and education programs administered by the 
education agency; (4) means-tested nutrition programs; and (5) the 
Comptroller General and certain law enforcement officials. The rule 
also proposes safeguards to protect the free and reduced price 
application and personal information from misuse and includes penalties 
for unauthorized disclosures. (95-022)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________

375. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: WELFARE REFORM AND REGULATORY REVIEW OF PROGRAM 
MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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

[[Page 61478]]

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 271; 7 CFR 272; 7 CFR 273.15; 7 CFR 274; 7 CFR 
275; 7 CFR 276; 7 CFR 281

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Agriculture is proposing substantial 
revisions to the Food Stamp Program regulations governing State agency 
administrative and management requirements. This action is being taken 
to incorporate certain provisions from the Personal Responsibility and 
Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Welfare Reform) and in 
response to the President's Regulatory Reform effort and as part of the 
Department's ongoing effort to expand State flexibility. This action 
will provide the State agencies with more flexibility in operating the 
Food Stamp Program by eliminating outdated or overly prescriptive 
requirements. This rule also proposes to implement provisions of the 
Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA), which shifts the 
focus of Federal agencies from managing processes to achieving results. 
(95-023)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/99
Final Action                    09/00/00
Final Action Effective          09/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC22
_______________________________________________________________________

376. IMPROVING MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM INTEGRITY IN THE CHILD AND ADULT 
CARE FOOD 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:  42 USC 1758; 42 USC 1766

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to incorporate in the Child and 
Adult Care Food Program regulations several recommendations suggested 
by the Department's Office of Inspector General as a result of recently 
conducted audits. The audits revealed high levels of noncompliance by 
sponsors and family day care homes in several areas of Program 
operations.
The Department also proposes to incorporate in the regulations several 
recommendations from a State-Federal task force in the areas of (1) 
State approval of both new and renewing institutions; (2) State 
oversight of institutions; and (3) training and operational 
requirements for child care institutions, sponsors of family day care 
homes, outside-school-hours care centers, and family day care home 
providers.
As a result of the task force's recommendations, this rulemaking also 
proposes other changes to the CACFP regulations which are intended to 
streamline the operation of the program at the State and local levels, 
improve its integrity, and strengthen oversight control. (95-024)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/99
Final Action                    10/00/99
Final Action Effective          12/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________

377. DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS AND FREE 
MILK IN SCHOOLS: PROVISION 2 AND PROVISION 3

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 245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Currently, schools that serve all meals free for 3 
consecutive years may determine free and reduced price school meal 
eligibility and take daily meal counts by category (free, reduced price 
and paid) once every 3 years. In years when actual meal counts by 
category are not taken, schools claim meals for reimbursement based on 
claiming percentages. This counting and claiming alternative is 
commonly referred to as Provision 2. This rule would allow schools to 
extend current procedures an additional 2 years if the socioeconomic 
status of the schools' population remains stable and allow subsequent 
5-year cycles. This rule would also add another alternative for schools 
that serve all meals free for 4 consecutive years. These schools would 
receive the same level of cash and commodity assistance they received 
in the last year free and reduced price eligibility determinations were 
made, adjusted for inflation and changes in enrollment. For both 
alternatives, meal costs that exceed reimbursement must be paid for 
with other than Federal funds. (96-003)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/99
Final Action                    08/00/99
Final Action Effective          09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 305-2921

RIN: 0584-AC25

[[Page 61479]]

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378. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM REGULATORY REVIEW: CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE 
HOUSEHOLDS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  7 USC 2011 to 2026

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 273

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action proposes to amend Food Stamp Program rules 
governing the certification of eligible households. It results from a 
comprehensive, page-by-page review of all existing Food Stamp Program 
regulations conducted in response to the President's regulatory reform 
initiative. The proposed changes would empower States to set their own 
procedures for case management and customer service; remove overly 
prescriptive, outdated, and redundant provisions; and emphasize 
recipient responsibility for complying with Program requirements. (96-
006)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive Room 
308, Alexandria VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC28
_______________________________________________________________________

379. WIC: FOOD PACKAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND CORRECTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1786

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 246

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposal would make minor adjustments and corrections in 
the Federal regulations for the WIC food packages, to recognize new 
container sizes for and physical forms of several of the allowable WIC 
foods. This rule would also propose allowing more alternative physical 
forms of the current WIC foods (e.g., shelf-stable concentrated adult 
juices packaged in tetra boxes which are new on the market compared to 
frozen concentrated forms of adult juices). (96-007)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/99
Final Action                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 305-2921

RIN: 0584-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________

380. WIC: BLOODWORK REQUIREMENTS

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 1786

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 246

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would propose revisions to the bloodwork 
requirements for WIC applicants. Currently, to be certified as eligible 
for the Program, applicants must be determined at nutritional risk. In 
determining nutritional risk, at a minimum height or length and weight 
must be measured, and a hematological test for anemia must be 
performed. This rule would eliminate the requirement for a 
hematological test for anemia as part of the certification process if 
another risk factor is present that would qualify the applicant as 
nutritionally at risk. Hematological test data for anemia would still 
be required for counseling and food package purposes. (96-008)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/98
Final Action                    04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 305-2921

RIN: 0584-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________

381. PART 240, CASH IN LIEU OF DONATED FOODS AND PART 250, FOOD 
DISTRIBUTION REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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 240; 7 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will incorporate provisions of the Healthy Meals 
for Healthy Americans Act of 1994 relative to schools participating in 
the National School Lunch Program. (96-010)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 305-2921

RIN: 0584-AC31

[[Page 61480]]

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382. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM REGULATORY REVIEW: FSP STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL 
AND OPERATION OF FOOD STAMP ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER SYSTEMS

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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 2034

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 274.12

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes revisions to food stamp regulations 
affecting the standards and administration of EBT systems for food 
stamp issuance. Current regulations at 7 CFR 274.12 delineate the 
standards that EBT systems must meet in order to be approved for 
operation. This rule will revise those regulations to provide the State 
agency more flexibility in implementing and operating those systems. 
Clarifications and FNS settlement improvements will also be 
incorporated into the rule. (96-016)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 305-2921

RIN: 0584-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________

383. NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM AND SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM: 
ADDITIONAL MENU PLANNING ALTERNATIVES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-149

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 210; 7 CFR 220

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 104-149, enacted on May 29, 1996, establishes 
additional menu planning alternatives for the school meals programs and 
requires the secretary to establish guidelines for the use of these 
additional alternatives. One alternative specified in the statute was 
the meal pattern in effect for the 1994-95 school year; the other was 
``any reasonable approach.'' This proposed regulation would reestablish 
the meal pattern as a menu planning alternative and provide guidelines 
for school food authorities to develop a different approach to menu 
planning. (96-017)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/15/98                    63 FR 27162
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/98
Final Action                    04/00/99
Final Action Effective          05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 305-2921

RIN: 0584-AC38
_______________________________________________________________________

384. FSP: PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY PROVISIONS OF THE PERSONAL 
RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1996

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 6 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0584-AC39
_______________________________________________________________________

385. FSP: STATE FLEXIBILITY AND CERTIFICATION PROVISIONS OF PUBLIC LAW 
104-193

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 7 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0584-AC40
_______________________________________________________________________

386. FSP: NONDISCRETIONARY PROVISIONS OF THE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND 
WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1996

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 8 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0584-AC41
_______________________________________________________________________

387. ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER (EBT) PROVISIONS OF THE PERSONAL 
RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1996

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  PL 104-193, sec 825

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 274.3; 7 CFR 274.12

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, October 1, 2002.
Statutory implementation date of EBT systems per section 825.

Abstract: On August 22, 1996, the President signed the Personal 
Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-193). This 
rule proposes to implement the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) 
provisions found in section 825 of this law which affect the Food Stamp 
Program. These provisions are meant to encourage implementation of EBT 
systems to replace food stamp coupons. (96-024)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC44

[[Page 61481]]

_______________________________________________________________________

388. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: WORK PROVISIONS OF THE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY 
AND WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1996

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 9 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0584-AC45
_______________________________________________________________________

389. REGULATORY REFORM: PROVISIONS RELATING TO FIRMS PARTICIPATING IN 
THE FOOD STAMP 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 2011 to 2032

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 278; 7 CFR 279

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to the President's regulatory reform effort, the 
Food and Nutrition Service is proposing to revise or eliminate certain 
sections of parts 278 and 279 of the Food Stamp Program (FSP) 
regulations which govern the authorization and sanctioning of firms 
which participate in the FSP. The proposed changes which will be made 
to parts 278 and 279 are discretionary. (96-028)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 305-2921

RIN: 0584-AC48
_______________________________________________________________________

390. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM: REGULATORY IMPLEMENTATION OF PERSONAL 
RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1996 (PL 104-
193, 110 STAT 2105)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-193

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 250 (Revision); 7 CFR 251 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend provisions of the Food 
Distribution Program Regulations and the Emergency Food Assistance 
Program Regulations to implement the personal Responsibility and Work 
Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, commonly known as Welfare 
Reform, while generally streamlining and providing greater clarity to 
these regulations. In accordance with the Welfare Reform legislation, 
the proposals contained in this rule would address various program 
changes required by the repeal of Section 110 of the Hunger Prevention 
Act of 1988, which authorized the former Soup Kitchens/Food Banks 
Program (SK/FB) and the amendment of definitional terms regarding 
organizational eligibility in the Emergency Food Assistance Program 
(TEFAP), contained in the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983, 
accompanying the absorption of SK/FB into TEFAP. Changes to term 
definitions are also proposed in order to provide greater clarity to 
the regulations. As required by Welfare Reform, this rule also proposes 
changes in the required contents and frequency of submission of the 
TEFAP State plan of operation, an encouragement for States to create 
advisory boards comprised of public and private entities with an 
interest in the distribution of TEFAP commodities, broadening the 
definition of allowable usage of TEFAP administrative funds at the 
State level, and greater flexibility for States in meeting the TEFAP 
maintenance of effort requirement. In order to reduce the paperwork 
burden and afford the States greater flexibility, this rule also 
proposes changes in TEFAP recordkeeping, monitoring, and reporting 
requirements. (96-029)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC49
_______________________________________________________________________

391. FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS PROGRAMS: COMMODITY ACCEPTABILITY REPORT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  PL 100-237

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 250.13(k)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Food Distribution Programs - Reduction of the Paperwork 
Burden Associated with this Requirement for State and Local Agencies. 
This rule proposes to reduce the paperwork burden for State and local 
agencies administering Food Distribution Programs by reducing the 
sample size needed for collecting commodity acceptability report 
information for the National School Lunch Program, Child and Adult Care 
Food Program, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and the Food 
Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. A sixty-day comment period 
will be provided. (97-004)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC56

[[Page 61482]]

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392. WIC: FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION (NSA) FUNDING 
FORMULA RULE

Priority:  Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1786

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 246

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation proposes to revise both the food and 
nutrition services and administration (NSA) funding formulas to improve 
the effectiveness of WIC funds distribution in a stable funding 
environment with limited program growth. The revised food funding 
formula will help to ensure food funds are allocated to States that can 
utilize the funds to maintain current participation as well as to 
direct additional funds, if available, to States that are serving a 
lesser proportion of their WIC eligible population as compared to other 
States. The revised NSA funding formula will simplify the funding 
formula by deleting obsolete components and will update existing 
components to more equitably distribute funding among WIC State 
Agencies. (97-013)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/13/98                    63 FR 54629
NPRM Comment Period End         01/11/99
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 305-2921

RIN: 0584-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________

393. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: DISQUALIFICATION 
PENALTIES FOR INTENTIONAL PROGRAM VIOLATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 2011 to 2032

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 253

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes the establishment of disqualification 
penalties under the Food Distribution Program for Indian Reservations 
(FDPIR) for intentional program violations (IPV). It will include 
provisions that define IPV, establish disqualification penalties for 
initial and subsequent violations, and address the procedures and 
requirements for disqualification hearings and notices. The proposed 
rule will also address the establishment and handling of claims against 
households. This proposed rulemaking is in response to a recent audit 
recommendation by USDA's Office of Inspector General to adopt 
disqualification penalty procedures for IPVs. FDPIR is an alternative 
to the Food Stamp Program for eligible households living on or near 
Indian reservations. Food Stamp Program regulations at 7 CFR 273.16 
establish disqualification penalties for IPVs and require State 
agencies to take appropriate action on alleged cases of IPVs. In 
proposing similar requirements under FDPIR, we expect to deter program 
abuse, thereby improving program integrity. (97-012)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Sharon Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 305-2921

RIN: 0584-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________

394.  COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM: PROGRAM STREAMLINING, 
FLEXIBILITY, AND MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-624; PL 104-127

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 247

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will affect program streamlining by proposing to: 1) 
Make the State plan and Federal/State agreement permanent, with 
amendments as needed; 2) Reduce the on-site review requirement of local 
agencies by States; 3) Change the caseload cycle to the period from 
January 1 to December 31; 4) Amend the determination of base caseload 
to consider a State's participation in the previous fiscal year or in 
the final quarter of the previous fiscal year, but not in the month of 
September; and 5) Consolidate a number of regulatory sections for the 
purpose of clarification and removal of redundancy.
The rule will propose to allow States to discontinue participants for 
physical abuse or the threat of physical abuse of program staff, for a 
period not to exceed three months.
The rule will incorporate legislative provisions that have been 
implemented through program policy including a revision of the 
percentage of appropriated funds and funds carried over from the 
previous year, for program administration, to 20 percent; and a 
requirement that State and local agencies provide to participants 
information on other programs providing assistance to low-income 
households. (98-001)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/99
Final Action                    09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC66

[[Page 61483]]

_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                 Final Rule Stage
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
_______________________________________________________________________

395. 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. (96-009)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/05/95                    60 FR 62227
NPRM Comment Period End         02/05/96
Final Action                    12/00/98
Final Action Effective          01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AB19
_______________________________________________________________________

396. 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 Nutrition Service is making 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 will: (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) adjust the case completion 
standard. (92-006)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/10/96                    61 FR 47680
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/96
Final Action                    12/00/98
Final Action Effective          10/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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 Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AB38
_______________________________________________________________________

397. WIC: REQUIREMENTS FOR AND EVALUATION OF WIC PROGRAM REQUESTS FOR 
BIDS FOR INFANT FORMULA REBATE CONTRACTS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1786

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 246

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: At the time the current cost containment regulations were 
published in 1989, there were only minor differences in infant formula 
wholesale prices and few differences in types of infant formulas 
offered by manufacturers, i.e., milk- and soy-based infant formula. 
However, current wholesale prices vary considerably among manufacturers 
for similar formulas and several new infant formulas have emerged on 
the market over the last decade. Therefore, to reflect market changes 
in the infant formula industry and to optimize competition in the WIC 
Program's infant formula rebate contracts, this proposed rule would 
require WIC State agencies to award infant formula rebate contracts 
based on the lowest net price, allowing highest gross rebate as a basis 
of award only when retail prices of the different brands of infant 
formula vary, on average, by 5 percent or less. Additionally, this 
proposed rule would define the types and forms of infant formula that 
must be included in cost containment systems. It would also expand on 
conditions that must be met for the issuance of infant formulas not 
covered by rebate contracts. (92-013)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/16/98                    63 FR 38343
NPRM Comment Period End         09/14/98
Final Action                    06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

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, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AB52
_______________________________________________________________________

398. 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 253; 7 CFR 254

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This direct final rule will extend the Department's authority 
to grant waivers in Oklahoma to serve urban places in excess of 10,000 
people. This authority expired on September 30, 1985. This rule will 
also create consistency with Food Stamp Program on the treatment of 
child

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support payments and make several technical corrections. (94-002)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/98
Final Action Effective          02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AB56
_______________________________________________________________________

399. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: ANTICIPATING INCOME AND REPORTING CHANGES

Priority:  Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect State, local or tribal 
governments.
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 272; 7 CFR 273

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes revisions in Food Stamp Program procedures 
for reporting and acting on changes in earned income. The changes are 
designed to increase State agency flexibility and improve procedures 
for determining the eligibility and benefits of households whose income 
fluctuates unpredictably. Under this proposal, State agencies would 
choose from three different reporting requirements for households with 
earned income. The reporting requirement a State agency selects would 
replace the current requirement that households report a change of more 
than $25 in earned income. In addition to reporting a change in source 
of income, households would be required to report one of the following: 
a change in wage rate or salary and a change in part-time or full-time 
status, provided the household is certified for no more than 3 months; 
a change in wage rate or salary and a change of more than 5 hours a 
week that is expected to continue for more than a month; or a change in 
the amount earned of more than $80 a month. (93-005)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/17/96                    61 FR 66233
NPRM Comment Period End         02/18/97
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________

400. 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 FNS 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/22/94                    59 FR 60079
NPRM Comment Period End         01/23/95
Final Action                    03/00/99
Final Action Effective          06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AB66
_______________________________________________________________________

401. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: DEFINITION OF 
INDIAN TRIBAL HOUSEHOLD

Priority:  Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/20/87                    52 FR 39158
Interim Final Rule              01/11/94                     59 FR 1447
Final Action                    08/00/99
Final Action Effective          08/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AB67

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402. AMENDMENTS TO THE INFANT MEAL PATTERN

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1751 to 1760; 42 USC 1762a; 42 USC 1765; 42 
USC 1766; 42 USC 1773; 42 USC 1779

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 210; 7 CFR 220; 7 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the regulations for the National School 
Lunch Program (7 CFR 210), School Breakfast Program (7 CFR 220) and the 
Child and Adult Care Food Program (7 CFR 226) to (1) eliminate the 
option of serving whole cow's milk to infants between the ages of 8 
months and 1 year instead of infant formula or breast milk and (2) 
permit reimbursement for meals containing only breast milk. The first 
provision responds to scientific evidence indicating that whole cow's 
milk is nutritionally deficient compared to breast milk and formula and 
is not recommended for children less than 1 year old. The second 
provision is intended to remove a potential disincentive to breast 
feeding. A related provision would permit providers to give infants 
that are less than 4 months old an amount of breast milk less than the 
minimum requirement when the infants consistently do not want the full 
minimum amount. (95-005)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AB81
_______________________________________________________________________

403. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: FOOD STAMP RECIPIENT CLAIM ESTABLISHMENT AND 
COLLECTION STANDARDS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 10 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0584-AB88
_______________________________________________________________________

404. 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:  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:  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                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Regulatory Officer, Department of 
Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 
308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________

405. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM: CHILD NUTRITION AND WIC 
REAUTHORIZATION ACT AMENDMENTS AND HEALTHY MEALS FOR HEALTHY AMERICANS 
ACT OF 1994

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1758; 42 USC 1766

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 226

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, January 1, 1997.
Only the two provisions related to administrative funds are mandated by 
Pub. L. 104-193 to be implemented into regulations by 01/01/97.

Abstract: This interim rule incorporates changes to the Child and Adult 
Care Food Program (CACFP) as required by the Child Nutrition and WIC 
Reauthorization Act of 1989 and the Healthy Meals for Healthy Americans 
Act of 1994 by: (1) providing administrative funds to family day care 
home sponsors for expansion into low-income or rural areas; (2) 
granting federally funded income-eligible Head Start participants 
automatic eligibility for free CACFP meals without further application 
or eligibility determination; and (3) allowing the use of 
administrative funds to assist unlicensed day care homes in becoming 
licensed. These revisions are intended to encourage program 
participation in low-income and rural areas and to reduce the level of 
administrative and paperwork burden for Federal, State and local 
program administrators and for program participants. (90-508)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/26/98                     63 FR 9721
Final Action                    04/00/99
Final Action Effective          05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC20

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406. IMPLEMENTATION OF LEGISLATIVE REFORMS IN THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE 
PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1758; 42 USC 1761; 42 USC 1762a

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Recent legislative actions have made a number of changes to 
conditions affecting reimbursement, participation of certain service 
organizations, and State administration under the Summer Food Service 
Program (SFSP). This interim rule implements several nondiscretionary 
amendments to SFSP that are prescribed by the Healthy Meals for Healthy 
Americans Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-448) and the Personal Responsibility 
and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-193). This 
rule also formalizes categorical eligibility for households 
participating in the Food Distribution Program on Indian reservations, 
and makes a number of technical corrections to part 225. (95-025)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC23
_______________________________________________________________________

407. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND 
CHILDREN (WIC): DISQUALIFICATION OF WIC VENDORS WHO ARE DISQUALIFIED 
FROM THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 1786

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 246

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish criteria for the disqualification 
of WIC vendors who are disqualified from the Food Stamp Program, as 
required by Pub. L. 104-193, the Personal Responsibility and Work 
Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. As mandated in Pub. L. 104-193, 
such disqualifications are for the same period of time as the Food 
Stamp Program disqualification and are not subject to judicial or 
administrative review. This rule would also establish mandatory 
sanctions for the most serious WIC program violations. (96-030)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/20/98                    63 FR 19415
NPRM Comment Period End         07/20/98
Final Action                    03/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________

408. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WIC: IMPLEMENTATION OF 
WIC-RELATED PROVISIONS OF PL 104-193, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK 
OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1996

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:  42 USC 1786

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 246

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement the WIC-related provisions of Pub. 
L. 104-193, the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 
1996. These provisions include: sharing of WIC information with the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service; revision to the definition of 
homeless individual; and the elimination of several current 
requirements including annual evaluation of nutrition education and 
breastfeeding promotion and support efforts, provision of written 
information on certain programs, and timeframes for action on local 
agency applications for program participation. (96-031)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________

409. IMPLEMENTATION OF LEGISLATIVE CHANGES IN THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE 
FOOD PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  PL 104-193

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rulemaking will implement non-discretionary 
changes to the Child and Adult Care Food Program regulations mandated 
by Public Law 104-193, the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity 
Reconciliation Act of 1996. This rule will not implement changes to 
section 708(e) of P.L. 104-193, targeting reimbursement for meals 
served in family day care homes, which were addressed in separate 
rulemakings published on January 7, 1997 (62 FR 889) and February 24, 
1998 (63 FR 9087). (96-032)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/99
Final Action                    12/00/99
Final Action Effective          01/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition

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Service, 3101 Park Center Drive Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC52
_______________________________________________________________________

410. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER (EBT) BENEFIT 
ADJUSTMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 2011 to 2032

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 273; 7 CFR 274

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will allow States and/or their EBT 
processors to make adjustments to an EBT household's food stamp account 
under certain circumstances. Current regulations do not allow 
adjustments to a household's EBT account balance once the benefits have 
been made available to the household. Occasionally, however, system 
errors and other malfunctions result in out-of-balance settlement 
conditions which must be adjusted manually. This proposed rule 
describes the conditions under which an adjustment is allowed, and the 
accompanying notice requirements. The rule also makes changes to the 
representation formula. (97-009)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/19/98                    63 FR 27511
NPRM Comment Period End         07/20/98
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 305-2921

RIN: 0584-AC61
_______________________________________________________________________

411. FOOD STAMP PROVISIONS OF THE BALANCED BUDGET ACT OF 1997

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  PL 105-33, sec 1001; PL 105-33, sec 1002; PL 105-33, 
sec 1005

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 272.1(g); 7 CFR 273.7(c); 7 CFR 273.7(d); 7 CFR 
273.24

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 5, 1998.
PL 105-33, sec 1005 requires publication of a rule implementing Title I 
provisions of that Act no later than 1 yr. after date of enactment. PL 
105-33 was enacted 8/5/97.

Abstract: This rule will implement two food stamp provisions of the 
Balanced Budget Act of 1997. The first provision provides State 
agencies the authority to exempt from the food stamp time-limit at 
section 6(o)(2) of the Food Stamp Act up food stamp time-limit up to 15 
percent of the State's caseload that is subject to the requirement. The 
second provision provides additional funding for administration of the 
Food Stamp Employment and training (E&T) programs. These two provisions 
enhance State flexibility in exempting portions of a State agency's 
caseload from the food stamp time limit and increase significantly the 
funding available to create work opportunities for recipients that are 
subject to the time limit. (97-011)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 305-2921

RIN: 0584-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Long-Term Actions
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
_______________________________________________________________________

412. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN 
(WIC): MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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 246

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/00
Final Action                    03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AB10
_______________________________________________________________________

413. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN 
(WIC): FOOD COST CONTAINMENT REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 246

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/15/90                     55 FR 9709
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AB11

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414. PERMANENT AGREEMENTS/DIRECT CERTIFICATION IN NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH, 
SCHOOL BREAKFAST, AND SPECIAL MILK PROGRAMS

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 215; 7 CFR 220; 7 CFR 245

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/28/91                    56 FR 24033
NPRM Comment Period End         07/29/91
Final Action                    00/00/00
Final Action Effective          00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AB35
_______________________________________________________________________

415. PROVISIONS OF COMPUTER MATCHING AND PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1988, 
AMENDMENTS OF 1990, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISQUALIFIED RECIPIENT 
SUBSYSTEM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 272; 7 CFR 273

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/00
Final Action                    07/00/00
Final Action Effective          10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________

416. SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS: TECHNICAL AND NONDISCRETIONARY 
AMENDMENTS

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 215; 7 CFR 235; 7 CFR 245

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00
Final Action Effective          00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC01
_______________________________________________________________________

417. AMENDMENT TO REMOVE FORMULATED GRAIN--FRUIT PRODUCT SECTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 220 app A

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC09
_______________________________________________________________________

418. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: RETAILER INTEGRITY, FRAUD REDUCTION AND 
PENALTIES

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 271; 7 CFR 278; 7 CFR 279

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/06/98                    63 FR 24985
NPRM Comment Period End         07/06/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC46
_______________________________________________________________________

419.  SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, 
AND CHILDREN (WIC): SOY-BASE BEVERAGES (SOYMILK) IN WIC

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:  14 USC 1786

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 246

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Currently, there is public interest to accommodate further 
those WIC participants whose dietary practices and/or food preferences 
are not met with existing milks available in WIC food packages. This 
proposed rule would provide State WIC agencies with the option of 
providing soy-based beverages (soymilk) to WIC participants whose 
dietary practices and/or food preferences are not met with existing WIC 
milks. By providing States with such authority, nutritionally at-risk 
WIC participants could better meet their daily requirements for those 
nutrients essential to proper growth and development. (98-002)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC67

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420.  WIC FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM (FMNP): EXPANSION 
FUNDS ALLOCATION FORMULA

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 1786(m)

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 248

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Child Nutrition Act of 1966 as amended (42 USC 
1786(m)(6)) sets forth funding requirements of State agencies currently 
operating the program and for State agencies wishing to start a new 
program. The law leaves it to the discretion of the Secretary to 
determine the method of allocating funds to currently operating State 
agencies. This interim rule would implement a funding formula for the 
allocation of such expansion funds to existing FMNP State agencies. 
(98-003)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/00
Final Action                    03/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman, Agency Regulatory Officer, Department 
of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 308, Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Completed Actions
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
_______________________________________________________________________

421. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: QUALITY CONTROL PROVISIONS OF THE MICKEY LELAND 
CHILDHOOD HUNGER RELIEF ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 272; 7 CFR 275

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/14/98                    63 FR 37755

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AB75
_______________________________________________________________________

422. FSP: COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT RETAILER DEBTS: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET

Priority:  Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 278.6

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Will adopt 
departmental rule to implement. 06/22/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________

423. MODIFICATION OF THE ``VEGETABLE PROTEIN PRODUCTS'' PORTION OF 
APPENDIX A OF 7 CFR PARTS 210, 225, AND 226

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 220 app A

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Reconsidering policy 
options.                        07/27/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC18
_______________________________________________________________________

424. NSLP/SBP/SMP/FDP/ CACFP/SFSP/WIC: NONPROCUREMENT DEBARMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Will be included in 
RIN 0584-AC10                   07/24/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 305-2921

RIN: 0584-AC26
_______________________________________________________________________

425. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND 
CHILDREN (WIC): ACCOMMODATION OF CULTURAL FOOD PREFERENCES IN THE WIC 
PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 246

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Needs Additional 
Research and Deliberation       07/28/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 305-2921

RIN: 0584-AC32

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_______________________________________________________________________

426. NUTRITION EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 227

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Due to a Shift in 
Priorities                      07/27/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246

RIN: 0584-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________

427. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM: SIMPLIFIED FOOD STAMP PROGRAM PROVISIONS OF THE 
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1996

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Due to Lack of State 
Agency Interest                 10/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2446

RIN: 0584-AC43
_______________________________________________________________________

428. WIC: EVALUATION OF WIC PROGRAM INFANT FORMULA REBATE CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 246

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Incorporated Into 
RIN 0584-AB52                   07/28/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, 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: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 305-2921

RIN: 0584-AC55
_______________________________________________________________________

429. WIC: NOTICE ANNOUNCING USDA'S DECISION TO RETAIN THE 6-GRAM SUGAR 
LIMIT FOR WIC CEREALS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 246

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Incorporated into 
larger food package review.     12/31/97                    62 FR 68233

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 305-2921

RIN: 0584-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________

430. DEFINITION OF FEDERAL MEANS-TESTED PUBLIC BENEFIT

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/07/98                    63 FR 36653
Final Action Effective          07/07/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sheri Ackerman
Phone: 703 305-2246
Fax: 703 305-2921

RIN: 0584-AC62
BILLING CODE 3410-30-F
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                    Prerule Stage
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
_______________________________________________________________________

431. ELIMINATION OF ACCREDITED LABORATORY PROGRAM FOR FOOD CHEMISTRY AND 
RESIDUE CHEMISTRY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  21 USC 601; 21 USC 451

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 318.21; 9 CFR 381.153

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FSIS is proposing to eliminate its Accredited Laboratory 
Program (ALP). The ALP was established in 1987 to enable meat and 
poultry establishments to obtain timely analytic results for product 
suspected of noncompliance with regulatory requirements (9 CFR 318.21 
and 381.153). In such ``hold-and-test'' situations, plants can have 
samples analyzed by laboratories accredited by FSIS for certain residue 
chemistry analyses (e.g., chlorinated by hydrocarbons) and/or four food 
chemistry analyses (protein, moisture, fat, and salt content). These 
analyses by accredited laboratories are paid for by the meat or poultry 
plant, whereas samples analyzed by FSIS laboratories are at Agency 
expense. Despite this, accredited laboratories appeal to industry 
because there are only three FSIS laboratories and they carry a heavy 
analytic burden. Product held for testing is highly perishable, and 
obtaining rapid test results is frequently a high priority for plants. 
FSIS believes, however, that the ALP is no longer the best way to 
provide this service to industry and the public and that its functions 
would be better performed by independent third-party accreditation 
authorities. The implementation of HACCP systems in all FSIS-inspected 
plants is expected to preclude many ``hold-and-test'' situations and 
thereby reduce the primary need for the ALP. Plants needing to obtain 
accredited

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laboratory results for whatever reasons can consult an independent, 
third party accreditation service to determine if a specific laboratory 
meets appropriate standards.
Such standards are increasingly being harmonized internationally as a 
result of widespread adoption of the ISO 9000 Series of Standards for 
quality evaluation of industry performance (the ISO 9000 Standard for 
analytic laboratories is contained in Guide 25). The European 
Community, for example, has recently required that quality systems of 
many suppliers of products related to health, safety, and the 
environment be formally registered by a third party according to the 
ISO 9000 Standards. Moreover, such accreditation can be performed by 
third parties at a lower cost than the FSIS ALP, which charges each 
laboratory $2500 per year. Eliminating the ALP would not cause any 
additional expense or burden for industry, and it would place the 
responsibility on industry to obtain credible sample results for 
whatever purposes. FSIS will request comment on this proposed action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Stolfa, Assistant Deputy Administrator, 
Regulations Development and Analyst Division, Department of 
Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Office of Policy, 
Program Development, and Evaluation, Washington, DC 20250-3700
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC48
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)              Proposed Rule Stage
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
_______________________________________________________________________

432. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS 
FOODS

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  21 USC 601 et seq; 21 USC 451 et seq

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 325; 9 CFR 381

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), in conjunction 
with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), published an advance 
notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) addressing possible 
transportation and storage requirements for potentially hazardous 
foods. (A potentially hazardous food is one, either natural or 
synthetic, that is in a form capable of supporting the rapid and 
progressive growth of infectious or toxicogenic microorganisms.) For 
purposes of this ANPRM, potentially hazardous foods include meat, 
poultry, eggs, seafood, and dairy products.
In the past, FSIS and FDA regarded their ability to control adulterated 
food products in commerce, combined with the standard practices of 
transportation and storage firms, as adequate to prevent public health 
problems from occurring. However, FSIS and FDA are now considering 
efforts to ensure that potentially hazardous foods outside food 
processing establishments will be handled in a way that will minimize 
the growth of pathogenic microorganisms and prevent the introduction of 
new pathogenic organisms or other hazards. The ANPRM solicited comments 
and information on various aspects of the transportation and storage of 
potentially hazardous foods.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/22/96                    61 FR 59372
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/20/97
NPRM                            01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ralph Stafko, Special Assistant, Federal-State 
Relations, OPPDE, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection 
Service, Washington, DC 20250-3700
Phone: 202 720-5861

RIN: 0583-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________

433. GRANT AND INAUGURATION OF INSPECTION

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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 304; 9 CFR 305

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FSIS is proposing to streamline and clarify the regulations 
in 9 CFR parts 304 and 305, which provide for grant and inauguration of 
inspection in meat and poultry establishments.
Under the current regulations, prior to commercial operation, 
establishments must apply for grant of inspection by submitting for 
FSIS review and approval establishment floor plans and blueprints, 
equipment specifications, and other information. If FSIS approves this 
information and grants inspection, a circuit supervisor visits the 
establishment to inform the operator of the applicable regulations. 
Subsequently, FSIS inspection is inaugurated and the establishment may 
begin manufacturing product for commercial distribution.
FSIS is proposing to streamline and clarify these requirements in light 
of (1) new section 304.3, under which compliance with requirements in 
the Agency's regulations on sanitation standard operating procedures 
and hazard analysis and critical control point systems (parts 416 and 
417) are conditions for receiving inspection, and (2) final action on 
the Agency's proposal (Docket No. 95-032P) to eliminate the requirement 
that floor plans, blueprints, equipment specifications be preapproved 
by FSIS before inspection is granted.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Stolfa, Assistant Deputy Administrator, 
Regulations and Inspection, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and 
Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________

434. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THE CHILLING OF READY-TO-COOK POULTRY

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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: FSIS is proposing to amend the regulations in 9 CFR 381.66 
governing the chilling of poultry by replacing the specific time/
temperature requirements for chilling poultry of various sizes with a 
performance standard based on the capability of the chilling process to 
extend the lag-phase of bacterial growth on the raw product. Poultry 
that has been slaughtered and eviscerated would have to be processed by 
a method that would ensure that bacterial multiplication on the poultry 
is minimized from the time of evisceration until further processing by 
cooking or freezing or until shipment from the establishment. The 
proposal would remove the overly prescriptive features of the current 
poultry chilling regulations and make these regulations more consistent 
with the HACCP regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Stolfa, Assistant Deputy Administrator, 
Regulations and Inspection, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and 
Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________

435. RETAINED WATER IN RAW MEAT AND POULTRY PRODUCTS; POULTRY CHILLING 
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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 317; 9 CFR 381; 9 CFR 440

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FSIS is developing a proposal to limit the amount of water 
absorbed and retained by single-ingredient raw meat and poultry 
products to the amount that is unavoidable in carrying out washing or 
chilling procedures. Such products include immersion-chilled poultry 
carcasses and raw meat byproducts that are chilled in water. A 
requirement for raw products to bear a labeling statement on absorbed 
water content is being considered. However, establishments having data 
that demonstrate their raw products do not gain weight as a result of 
washing or chilling would not have to label the products with such a 
statement. The proposal also would replace the command-and-control 
provisions of the regulations on poultry chilling and moisture control 
with performance standards. This proposal is being made in furtherance 
of the Agency's regulatory reform effort and in response to a July 23, 
1997, U.S. District Court order setting aside current moisture limits 
for frozen, cooked, or consumer-packaged whole poultry. The labeling 
provisions of this proposal would be intended to provide consumers with 
additional information for making purchasing decisions.
Affected establishments would have to bear the minimal costs associated 
with any required labeling modifications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/11/98                    63 FR 48961
NPRM Comment Period End         12/10/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Alice Thaler, Chief, Concepts and Design Branch, 
Inspection Methods Design and Development Department of Agriculture, 
Food Safety and Inspection Service, Division, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-3219

RIN: 0583-AC26
_______________________________________________________________________

436. ELIMINATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTIAL QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAMS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 11 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0583-AC35
_______________________________________________________________________

437. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR SHELF-STABLE, READY-TO-EAT PRODUCTS

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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 (FSIS) is proposing to 
amend the Federal meat and poultry inspection regulations by 
establishing food safety performance standards for shelf-stable, ready-
to-eat meat and poultry products. The proposed performance standards 
spell out the objective level of pathogen reduction meat and poultry 
establishments must meet during their operations in order to produce 
safe products, but allow the use of customized, plant-specific 
processing procedures. Although FSIS routinely samples and tests some 
shelf-stable, ready-to-eat products for the presence of pathogens prior 
to distribution, currently there are no specific regulatory 
requirements for

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pathogen reduction in place for these products. Further, a 1994 
outbreak of disease linked to consumption of dry fermented salami 
contaminated with the pathogen E. coli 0157:H7 indicates a need for 
performance standards for these products. The proposed performance 
standards would improve the safety of these products, give 
establishments the incentive and flexibility to adopt innovative, 
science-based food safety processing procedures and controls, and 
provide objective, measurable standards that can be verified by Agency 
inspectional oversight.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Stolfa, Assistant Deputy Administrator, 
Regulations and Inspection, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and 
Inspection Service, Office of Policy, Program Development, and 
Evaluation, Washington, DC 20250-3700
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC45
_______________________________________________________________________

438. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR PERISHABLE, READY-TO-EAT PRODUCTS

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  21 USC 451 et seq; 21 USC 601 et seq

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 381; 9 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FSIS is proposing to establish pathogen reduction performance 
standards for all perishable, ready-to-eat meat and poultry products. 
The performance standards spell out the objective level of pathogen 
reduction that establishments must meet during their operations in 
order to produce safe products, but allow the use of customized, plant-
specific processing procedures other than those prescribed in the 
earlier regulations. Along with HACCP, food safety performance 
standards will give establishments the incentive and flexibility to 
adopt innovative, science-based food safety processing procedures and 
controls, while providing objective, measurable standards that can be 
verified by Agency inspectional oversight. This set of performance 
standards will include and be consistent with those soon to be in place 
for ready-to-eat poultry products.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Stolfa, Assistant Deputy Administrator, 
Regulations and Inspection, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and 
Inspection Service, Office of Policy, Program Development, and 
Evaluation, Washington, DC 20250-3700
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC46
_______________________________________________________________________

439. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR BACON

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  21 USC 601

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 318.7(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FSIS is proposing to revise the regulatory provisions 
concerning the production and testing of bacon (9 CFR 318.7(b)). FSIS 
is proposing to remove provisions that require the Agency to test bacon 
for nitrosamines and to remove provisions that prescribe the substances 
and amounts of such substances that must be used to produce bacon. FSIS 
is proposing to replace these provisions with performance standards 
that establishments producing bacon must meet. To meet these proposed 
performance standards, the process used would be required to prevent 
the multiplication of Clostridium botulinum and limit the 
multiplication Clostridium perfringens. In addition, the process would 
be required to limit the presence of nitrosamines when the product is 
cooked.
All establishments not yet operating under the Hazard Analysis and 
Critical Control Point (HACCP) system requirements would be required to 
develop and have on file a process schedule documenting the control, 
monitoring, verification, validation, and corrective action activities 
associated with bacon production. Once all establishments are operating 
according to HACCP system requirements, a separate process schedule for 
producing bacon would no longer be necessary . Establishments under 
HACCP would be required to incorporate the proposed performance 
standards into their HACCP plans.
FSIS is proposing these regulations in order to allow establishments to 
develop alternative means of producing bacon. In addition, FSIS is 
proposing these regulations to remove the Agency's testing 
responsibilities and to require establishments producing bacon, 
instead, to control and monitor their own processes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia F. Stolfa, Assistant Deputy Administrator, 
Regulations Development and Analyst Division, Department of 
Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Office of Policy, 
Program Development, and Evaluation, Washington, DC 20250-3700
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC49
_______________________________________________________________________

440. IRRADIATION OF MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under       
    PL 104-4.

Legal Authority:  7 USC 450; 21 USC 601

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 318; 9 CFR 381

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to 
amend the meat inspection

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regulations to permit the use of ionizing radiation for treating fresh 
or frozen uncooked meat, meat byproducts, and certain meat food 
products to reduce levels of pathogens. FSIS is proposing this action 
in light of the Food and Drug Administration's recent final rule 
amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of 
irradiation sources to treat these same meat products. FSIS also is 
proposing to revise for consistency the current regulations governing 
the irradiation of poultry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Stolfa, Assistant Deputy Administrator, 
Regulations Inspection Methods, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety 
and Inspection Service, Office of Policy, Program Development, and 
Evaluation, Washington, DC 20250-3700
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________

441. SALMONELLA ENTERITIDIS IN EGGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  21 USC 601 et seq; 21 USC 451 et seq

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 59; 21 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FSIS is initiating action to decrease the food safety risks 
associated with shell eggs and egg products through joint issuance of a 
notice with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Eggs contaminated 
with Salmonella enteritidis (SE) are associated with increasing numbers 
of human illnesses and continue to be a public health concern. Although 
FDA has primary jurisdiction over shell eggs, the two agencies share 
inspection responsibility for eggs and egg products. Through joint 
issuance of the ANPRM, FSIS and FDA are exploring all alternatives and 
gathering data on the costs and benefits of various regulatory 
approaches.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/19/98                    63 FR 27502
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/17/98
NPRM                            01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Connie Suwalsky, Program Analyst, Regulations and 
Inspection, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection 
Service, Office of Policy Development and Evaluation, Washington, DC 
20250-3700
Phone: 202 720-7325

RIN: 0583-AC52
_______________________________________________________________________

442.  REWORKING OF MEAT AND POULTRY CARCASSES ACCIDENTALLY 
CONTAMINATED DURING EVISCERATION

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 450; 21 USC 451 to 470; 21 USC 601 to 695; 7 
CFR 2.18; 7 CFR 2.53

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 310; 9 CFR 381; 9 CFR 433

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Food Safety and Inspection Service is proposing to amend 
the mandatory meat and poultry products inspection regulations 
concerning the reworking of carcasses accidentally contaminated during 
evisceration. The proposal would replace with performance standards the 
current prescriptive provisions governing the handling of meat 
carcasses and the reprocessing of poultry carcasses that have been so 
contaminated and would permit the on-line reprocessing of carcasses, 
provided the applicable performance standards are met. The proposal 
would permit establishments to reprocess contaminated meat and poultry 
carcasses on the evisceration line, rather than at separate stations, 
if the establishments can scientifically demonstrate a substantial 
improvement in the microbiological quality of the carcasses. The 
amended regulations would be consistent with the Agency's pathogen 
reduction (PR) and hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Stolfa, Asst. Deputy Administrator, Department 
of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC53

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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                 Final Rule Stage
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
_______________________________________________________________________

443. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN MEAT PRODUCTS AND POULTRY 
PRODUCTS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 12 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0583-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________

444. ADDITION OF MEXICO TO LIST OF COUNTRIES ELIGIBLE TO EXPORT POULTRY 
PRODUCTS TO THE UNITED STATES

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  7 USC 138f; 7 USC 450; 21 USC 451; 21 USC 470

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 381.96

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to 
add Mexico to the list of countries eligible to export poultry products 
listed in the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) into the United 
States. Reviews of Mexico's laws, regulations, and other materials 
indicate that its poultry processing system is acceptable under the 
PPIA and its implementing regulations. Poultry slaughtered in Mexico 
would not be permitted to be imported into the United States. Only 
poultry products that have been slaughtered in federally inspected 
establishments in the United States and processed in certified Mexican 
establishments would be permitted to be imported into the United 
States. This action would enable processed poultry products from 
certified processing establishments in Mexico to be imported into the 
United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/26/97                    62 FR 63284
NPRM Comment Period End         01/27/98
Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Stolfa, Assistant Deputy Administrator, 
Regulations and Inspection, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and 
Inspection Service, Washington, DC 20250-3700
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________

445. RULES OF PRACTICE

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 13 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0583-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________

446. SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICIAL MEAT AND POULTRY 
ESTABLISHMENTS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 14 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0583-AC39
_______________________________________________________________________

447. MEAT PRODUCED BY ADVANCED MEAT/BONE SEPARATION MACHINERY AND MEAT 
RECOVERY SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  21 USC 601 to 695

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 301.2; 9 CFR 318.24; 9 CFR 320.1(b)(10)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1994, the Food Safety and Inspection Service amended its 
regulations to recognize that product resulting from advanced meat/bone 
separation machinery comes within the definition of meat when recovery 
systems are operated to assure that the characteristics and composition 
of the resulting product are consistent with those of meat. Subsequent 
compliance problems and other concerns have made it apparent that the 
regulations are confusing and inadequate to prevent misbranding and 
economic adulteration. Therefore, FSIS is developing a proposed rule to 
clarify the regulations and supplement the rules for assuring 
compliance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/13/98                    63 FR 17959
NPRM Comment Period End         06/12/98
Final Action                    01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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: Patricia Stolfa, Assistant Deputy Administrator, 
Regulations and Inspection, Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and 
Inspection Service, Office of Policy, Program Development, and 
Evaluation, Washington, DC 20250-3700
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Long-Term Actions
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
_______________________________________________________________________

448. SUBSTANCES APPROVED FOR USE IN THE PREPARATION OF 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.

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 318; 9 CFR 381

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/29/95                    60 FR 67459
NPRM Comment Period End         05/06/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 61496]]

Agency Contact: Patricia Stolfa
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AB02
_______________________________________________________________________

449. NUTRITION LABELING OF GROUND BEEF AND HAMBURGER

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Hudnall
Phone: 202 720-7773

RIN: 0583-AB74
_______________________________________________________________________

450. USE OF SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED AND GELATIN AS 
BINDERS IN CERTAIN MEAT PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 318

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Post
Phone: 202 205-0279

RIN: 0583-AB82
_______________________________________________________________________

451. ELIMINATION OF PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EGG PRODUCT PLANT 
DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND EQUIPMENT

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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 55; 7 CFR 59

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Stolfa
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________

452. BEEF OR PORK WITH BARBECUE SAUCE; REVISION OF STANDARDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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 319

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/03/97                    62 FR 46450
NPRM Comment Period End         11/03/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Hudnall
Phone: 202 720-7773

RIN: 0583-AC09
_______________________________________________________________________

453. LABELING STANDARDS FOR OVINE CARCASSES, PARTS OF CARCASSES, MEAT 
AND MEAT FOOD PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under       
    PL 104-4.

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 319

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/21/97                    62 FR 62271
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Alfred Liepold
Phone: 202 205-0292

RIN: 0583-AC41
_______________________________________________________________________

454. ANTE-MORTEM AND POST-MORTEM INSPECTION OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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 309; 9 CFR 310; 9 CFR 381

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Alice Thaler
Phone: 202 720-3219

RIN: 0583-AC43
_______________________________________________________________________

455. REQUIREMENTS FOR DISPOSITION AND DISPOSAL OF INSPECTED RAW MEAT AND 
POULTRY PRODUCTS

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 311; 9 CFR 314; 9 CFR 320; 9 CFR 325; 9 CFR 381; 9 
CFR 428; 9 CFR 455

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/99

[[Page 61497]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Alice Thaler
Phone: 202 720-3219

RIN: 0583-AC44
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Completed Actions
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
_______________________________________________________________________

456. REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN COUNTRY IMPORT CERTIFICATION AND LIVE 
ANIMAL IMPORTATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 327; 9 CFR 381

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/07/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Williams
Phone: 202 720-6933

RIN: 0583-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________

457. 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. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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 319; 9 CFR 381

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/07/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Hudnall
Phone: 202 720-7773

RIN: 0583-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________

458. NUTRITION LABELING: HEALTH CLAIMS ON MEAT AND POULTRY PRODUCTS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 381

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/22/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Charles Edwards
Phone: 202 418-8900

RIN: 0583-AB64
_______________________________________________________________________

459. NUTRITION LABELING; NEW PRODUCT CATEGORIES AND REFERENCE AMOUNTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 381

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/10/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert Post
Phone: 202 418-8900

RIN: 0583-AB81
_______________________________________________________________________

460. CONTINUOUS CHILLING OF SPLIT POULTRY PORTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 381

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/11/98                    63 FR 48958
Final Action Effective          11/10/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alice M. Thaler
Phone: 202 720-3219

RIN: 0583-AB95
_______________________________________________________________________

461. REFRIGERATION AND LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR SHELL EGGS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 56; 7 CFR 59

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/27/98                    63 FR 45663
Final Action Effective          08/27/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Stolfa
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________

462. NUTRITION LABELING; REFERENCE DAILY INTAKES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 381

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/10/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Hudnall
Phone: 202 720-7773

RIN: 0583-AC15
_______________________________________________________________________

463. CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, AND XANTHAN GUM BLEND USED AS A 
BINDER IN CERTAIN CURED PORK PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 318

[[Page 61498]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/19/97                    62 FR 61619
Final Action Effective          01/20/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Stolfa
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC16
_______________________________________________________________________

464. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CERTAIN MEAT AND 
POULTRY PRODUCTS WITH ESTABLISHED STANDARDS OF IDENTITY

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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 319; 9 CFR 381

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/07/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Stolfa
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC18
_______________________________________________________________________

465. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THE THERMAL PROCESSING OF MEAT AND 
POULTRY PRODUCTS

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/10/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Stolfa
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________

466. PREVENTION OF PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION OF MEAT AND 
POULTRY PRODUCTS OR PRODUCT INGREDIENTS

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/07/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Stolfa
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC22
_______________________________________________________________________

467. PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR CARCASSES CUT INTO PRIMAL PARTS WITHIN AN 
ESTABLISHMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined
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

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/07/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Stolfa
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________

468. HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINT (HACCP) SYSTEMS FOR EGG 
PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 355; 7 CFR 359

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/07/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert Hasiak
Phone: 202 501-7615

RIN: 0583-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________

469. ELIMINATION OF PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPRIETARY 
SUBSTANCES AND NONFOOD COMPOUNDS

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 308.3; 9 CFR 308.7; 9 CFR 308.8; 9 CFR 318.15; 9 
CFR 381.60; 9 CFR 381.147

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/13/98                     63 FR 7319

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Stolfa
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________

470. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CERTAIN 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.

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 301; 9 CFR 317; 9 CFR 318; 9 CFR 320; 9 CFR 381

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/07/98

[[Page 61499]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Patricia Stolfa
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC38
_______________________________________________________________________

471. PATHOGEN REDUCTION; HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINT 
(HACCP) SYSTEMS SAMPLING COLLECTION--TECHNICAL AMENDMENT AND CORRECTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  9 CFR 310; 9 CFR 381; 9 CFR 417

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/12/98                     63 FR 1735
Final Action Effective          01/12/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrica Stolfa
Phone: 202 205-0699

RIN: 0583-AC40
BILLING CODE 3410-DM-F
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                    Prerule Stage
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
_______________________________________________________________________

472. DAIRY TARIFF-RATE IMPORT QUOTA LICENSING

Priority:  Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under       
    PL 104-4.
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 624; 19 USC 1202; 31 USC 9701; PL 103-465; 19 
USC 3513; 19 USC 3601

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 6.20 to 6.36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amend the existing regulation to clarify certain provisions 
and streamline operational requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hal Wynne, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of 
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 6083-S, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-7457
Fax: 202 720-3814
Email: [email protected]
  
Kimberly Chisley, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, 
Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 6087-S, 1400 Independence SW., 
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-2568
Fax: 202 720-3814
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0551-AA53
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)              Proposed Rule Stage
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
_______________________________________________________________________

473. EXPORT SALES REPORTING REQUIREMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 5712

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Consideration of a proposal to add meat and meat products to 
the list of commodities to be reported under the Export Sales Reporting 
requirements. The Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking requested 
public comment on the benefits, costs, and methods for collecting meat 
export sales information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/14/96                    61 FR 58343
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/13/97
NPRM                            10/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Riston, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of 
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 4957-S, Washington, DC 
20250-1000
Phone: 202 720-6713

RIN: 0551-AA51

[[Page 61500]]

_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                 Final Rule Stage
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
_______________________________________________________________________

474. CCC SUPPLIER CREDIT GUARANTEE PROGRAM

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 final 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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      10/19/94                    59 FR 52866
NPRM                            07/19/95                    60 FR 37025
NPRM Comment Period End         09/18/95
Interim Final Rule              07/01/96                    61 FR 33825
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

475. SUGAR IMPORT LICENSING

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:  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 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. The rulemaking also provide for 
implementation of certain changes to the lead note to chapter 17 of the 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, pursuant to the 
Uruguay Round agreement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/04/94                    59 FR 23017
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/08/94
NPRM                            08/06/96                    61 FR 40749
NPRM Comment Period End         10/07/96
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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
_______________________________________________________________________

476. REGULATION GOVERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  7 USC 5623

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1485

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule proposes to amend the regulations to incorporate 
into the level of export contributions made by US industry participants 
authorized reimbursement of certain travel expenses for brand 
participants, and certain necessary packaging and labeling design 
expenses; extend the activity payment deadline following the end of an 
activity plan year; establish a 5-year limit per country on CCC 
assistance for brand promotion by single companies; and permit 
reimbursement to participants based upon issuance of a credit memo as 
an alternative to a transfer of funds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Riston, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of 
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 4965, 1400 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6713
Fax: 202 720-7138
Email: [email protected]
  
Valerie Countiss, Regulatory Coordinator, Compliance Review Staff, 
Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Room 4965-S, 
1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6713
Fax: 202 720-7138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0551-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________

477.  REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE FINANCING OF COMMERCIAL SALES OF 
AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1431(b); 7 USC 1736

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) proposes to revise 
regulations applicable to the financing of the sale and exportation of 
agricultural commodities pursuant to title I of the Agricultural Trade 
Development and Assistance Act of 1954, as amended (Pub. L. 480). The 
proposed rule would permit a waiver of the present requirement that 
only private entities with a business office or agent in the United 
States are eligible to enter into title I, Pub. L. 480 agreements when 
the General Sales Manager determines that there is adequate assurance 
of repayment to CCC. This change would allow additional foreign private 
entities to participate in title I, and thereby increase exports of 
U.S. agricultural commodities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/07/98                    63 FR 42283
NPRM Comment Period End         09/08/98
Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert E. Riston, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of 
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, 1400 Independence Avenue 
SW., Room 4965-South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6713
Fax: 202 720-7138
Email: [email protected]
  
Valerie Countiss, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, 
Foreign Agricultural Service
Phone: 202 720-6713
Fax: 202 720-7138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0551-AA54
_______________________________________________________________________

478.  CHANGES TO THE REGULATION TO ACHIEVE MORE EFFECTIVE 
MANAGEMENT OF FOREIGN DONATIONS OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1701; 7 USC 1731; 7 USC 1736(b); 7 USC 1736(f); 
7 USC 5676

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1499.1; 7 CFR 1499.7(e); 7 CFR 1499.8(b); 7 CFR 
1499.8(g) and (h); 7 CFR 1499.10; 7 CFR 1499.15; 7 CFR 1499.16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commodity Credit Corporation amends the rules governing 
foreign donations of Agricultural commodities. This rule contains 
changes, corrections, and clarifications for the regulations to achieve 
more effective management of foreign donations of agricultural 
commodities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert E. Riston, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of 
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Department Of Agriculture, 
1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 4965-South Building, Washington, DC 
20250
Phone: 202 720-6713
Fax: 202 720-7138
Email: [email protected]
  
Valerie Countiss, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, 
Foreign Agricultural Service
Phone: 202 720-6713
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0551-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________

479.  AMEND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PROCEDURES FOR PROCURING OCEAN 
TRANSPORTATION FOR AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1431(b); 7 USC 1736

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1499.8(4); 7 CFR 1499.8(c)(2)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final interim rule amends regulations governing 
procedures for procuring ocean transportation for agricultural 
commodities provide under section 416(b) of the Agricultural Act of 
1949 and the Food for Progress Act of 1985. These changes are 
consistent with procedures applicable to title I of the Agricultural 
Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, (P.L. 480)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/23/98                     63 FR 8836
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert E. Riston, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of 
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, 1400 Independence Avenue 
SW., Room 4965-South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6713
Fax: 202 720-7138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0551-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Long-Term Actions
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
_______________________________________________________________________

480. PROPOSED REGULATIONS GOVERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COOPERATOR 
MARKET DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OVERSEAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1550

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Riston
Phone: 202 720-6713

RIN: 0551-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________

481. DAIRY TARIFF RATE IMPORT QUOTA LICENSING

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 6.20 to 6.34

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
NPRM                            01/18/96                     61 FR 1233
NPRM Comment Period End         03/18/96
Final Rule                      10/09/96                    61 FR 53002
NPRM                            00/00/00

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Riston
Phone: 202 720-6713

RIN: 0551-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________

482. FACILITY GUARANTEE PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 17; 7 CFR 1493

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    03/01/93
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/01/93
Interim Final Rule              08/08/97                    62 FR 42651
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/07/97
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Riston
Phone: 202 720-6713

RIN: 0551-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________

483. REFORM OF EXPORT BONUS PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1494; 7 CFR 1570

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/26/95                    60 FR 32923
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/26/95


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert Riston
Phone: 202 720-6713

RIN: 0551-AA41
BILLING CODE 3410-10-F
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)              Proposed Rule Stage
Forest Service (FS)
_______________________________________________________________________

484. HYDROPOWER APPLICATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 551; 43 USC 1761

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Forest Service is revising its current policy and 
procedures implemented in February 1987, concerning administration of 
hydropower authorizations and the processing of proposals for 
hydropower projects affecting National Forest System lands. These 
revisions are necessary to make agency policy and procedures consistent 
with regulatory changes by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(FERC). The proposed policy was published in the Federal Register on 
May 22, 1995 (60 FR 27153) for a 60-day public comment period, which 
was extended for another 45 days (60 FR 36401). As a result of the 
comments received, substantial changes were made to the proposed policy 
(60 FR 36401). Therefore, the Forest Service is publishing a revised 
proposed policy for public comment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/22/95                    60 FR 27153
NPRM Comment Period Extended    07/17/95                    60 FR 36401
NPRM Comment Period End         09/05/95
Second NPRM                     02/00/99
Second NPRM Comment Period End  04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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
_______________________________________________________________________

485. NATIONAL FOREST PROHIBITIONS

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 472; 16 USC 551; 16 USC 683; 7 USC 1011(f); 16 
USC 1246(i); 16 USC 1133(c) to 1133(d)(1); 16 USC 4306 to 4307

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 261

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations at 36 CFR 261, subpart A, set out the acts 
prohibited on National Forest System (NFS) lands. These prohibitions 
derive from either statutes governing National Forest programs or other 
regulations. The regulations at subpart B authorize Regional Foresters, 
Forest Supervisors, or Station Directors to close National Forest 
System lands under their jurisdiction to certain uses or to restrict 
some uses of NFS lands. These closures are issued by order. Comments on 
the first proposed rule have been reviewed. Because of the high level 
of public interest in this rulemaking the Agency has decided to issue a 
second proposed rule for comment. This action no longer includes the 
minor revisions to part 262, Law Enforcement Support Activities, which 
is now described as a separate action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/16/94                     59 FR 7880
NPRM Comment Period End         05/18/94
Second NPRM                     03/00/99
Second NPRM Comment Period End  06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Additional Information: RIN 0596-AA65 was combined with RIN 0596-AA75

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-AA75
_______________________________________________________________________

486. SMALL TRACTS ACT 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:  16 USC 521(c) to 521(i)

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 254

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Implementation of the Agency's Small Tracts regulations 
(adopted in 1984) 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                            01/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

487. NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANNING

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 1600 et seq; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 219

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The President's environmental program includes incorporation 
of the principles of ecosystem management in natural resource planning 
for all units of the National Forest System. In support of that effort, 
proposed regulations will be published governing how future changes in 
direction will be made and how those changes will be documented. Guided 
by the recommendations of a recently chartered Committee of Scientists, 
the regulation also will streamline planning and update planning 
procedures and requirements to reflect the Agency's and public's 
experience gained over the last 15 years. Emphasis will be placed on 
assessing ecosystem health through ecoregional and watershed-level 
assessments. The rule also will strengthen public participation 
opportunities in planning, as well as give greater emphasis to 
interaction and dialog with Federal, State, local, and Indian tribal 
governments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/15/91                     56 FR 6508
NPRM                            04/13/95                    60 FR 18886
NPRM Comment Period End         08/17/95                    60 FR 36767
Second NPRM                     10/00/98
Second NPRM Comment Period End  01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AB20
_______________________________________________________________________

488. 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 determines, through 
rulemaking, to be surplus to domestic manufacturing needs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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-AB27

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_______________________________________________________________________

489. COLLECTION OF REIMBURSABLE COSTS FOR PROCESSING SPECIAL-USE 
APPLICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION OF SPECIAL-USE AUTHORIZATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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. It responds to a recommendation contained in GAO Audit Report 
RCED-97-16 (12/96).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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
_______________________________________________________________________

490. 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; 36 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations would redesignate these appeals 
rules as a new part 214, thus placing all appeals and notices and 
comment rules in close proximity. Additionally, this proposed rule 
would revise a number of existing provisions. 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. When 36 
CFR part 251, subpart C, regulations were promulgated in 1989, NEPA 
analysis and documentation was not consistently applied to the 
authorization of special uses. Now the authorization and 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 the permit related appeal rules are needed to make this 
regulation consistent with regulations at 36 CFR part 215. Among 
specific proposed changes being considered are removing the second 
level of appeal opportunity, removing the discretionary review option, 
shortening timeframes for scheduling oral presentations, and changes to 
conform terminology and definitions with 36 CFR part 215.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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
_______________________________________________________________________

491. 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; 16 USC 618; 16 USC 620

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                            04/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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-AB48
_______________________________________________________________________

492. DISPOSAL OF NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER: TIMBER SALE CONTRACT REVISIONS

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 472a; 16 USC 618; 16 USC 620 et seq

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed policy would revise form 2400-6 and the 2400-6T 
timber sale contracts currently used by the Forest Service to sell 
National

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Forest System timber. The proposed timber sale contract provisions will 
be included as part of the proposed policy. The proposed contracts 
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 also would address specific provisions 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                            04/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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
_______________________________________________________________________

493. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT; REVISED POLICY AND PROCEDURES; 
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSIONS

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  42 USC 4371

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed revision to Forest Service Manual and Handbook 
direction would be revised to clarify the environmental analysis 
process used by the Forest Service to implement the NEPA regulations at 
40 CFR part 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                            01/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

494. LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES

Priority:  Info./Admin./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:  7 USC 1011(f); 16 USC 472; 16 USC 551; 16 USC 559(a) 
to 559(g); 40 USC 484(m)

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 262

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In February, 1994, the Forest Service published proposed rule 
changes for parts 261 and 262 of title 36 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations. Due to the high level of interest in and comment on part 
261, the decision was made to publish a second proposed rule. The 
majority of the public comment on part 262 referred to the definition 
section which has been revised to respond to those comments. The Forest 
Service has decided to issue a second proposed rule for comment on part 
262, Law Enforcement Support Activities. Proposed revisions to part 261 
will proceed separately.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/16/94                     59 FR 7880
NPRM Comment Period End         05/18/94
Second NPRM                     10/00/98
Second NPRM Comment Period End  12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Coordinator, Department 
of Agriculture, Forest Service, PO Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090
Phone: 703 235-1488

RIN: 0596-AB61
_______________________________________________________________________

495. ADMINISTRATION OF THE FOREST DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Not applicable

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Forest Service proposes to revise 36 CFR part 212 to 
address changes in how the National Forest System transportation road 
system is developed, used, maintained, and funded. The proposed 
revisions at 36 CFR part 212 will include a comprehensive science-based 
policy for the future. Expected features of the proposed revision will 
include (1) guidance for decommissioning unneeded roads; (2) expanded 
policy to update road construction, design, and maintenance 
requirements; and (3) guidance on expenditure priorities for limited 
funds. The intended effect of the proposed revisions will be to reduce 
environmental impacts from road construction and reconstruction 
activities and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of road 
maintenance and expenditure of limited road dollars.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/28/98                     63 FR 4350
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/30/98
Second ANPRM                    11/00/98
Second ANPRM Comment Period End 01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Coordinator, Department 
of Agriculture, Forest Service, PO Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090
Phone: 703 235-1488
Fax: 703 235-2523
Email: mconnoll/[email protected]

RIN: 0596-AB67
_______________________________________________________________________

496. NONCOMPETITIVE SALE OF TIMBER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 472(a)

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 223.85

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: This proposed rule would revise 36 CFR 223.85 by removing 
references to section 2001(k) of Public Law 104-19 (109 Stat.246) and 
define ``extraordinary conditions'' to allow forest officers, without 
advertisement, to make modifications to timber and forest product 
sales, which result in the substitution of timber or forest products 
from outside the sale area specified in the contract. Under the 
proposed rule, substitute timber or forest products would have to come 
from the same administrative national forest and meet agency 
requirements for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act 
and other environmental laws. This proposed rule would not compel a 
timber purchaser to accept a timber sale modification offered under 
this rule. The rule only authorizes the Forest Service to propose 
modifications and to enter into discussions with purchasers on such 
modifications.
This proposed rule will reduce timber sale cancellations and partial 
cancellations, thus reducing future damage claims on timber sales.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Officer, Department of 
Agriculture, Forest Service, PO Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488
Fax: 703 235-2523
Email: mconnoll/[email protected]

RIN: 0596-AB70
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                 Final Rule Stage
Forest Service (FS)
_______________________________________________________________________

497. 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

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                    01/00/99
Final Action Effective          02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

498. DISPOSAL OF NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER; CANCELLATION OF TIMBER SALE 
CONTRACTS

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 472a; 16 USC 551; 16 USC 618

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 223.30; 36 CFR 223.40; 36 CFR 223.116

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Current regulations governing cancellation of National Forest 
timber sale contracts do not adequately protect the Government's 
financial interests in the event the Forest Service is forced to cancel 
contracts due to events beyond its control arising from compliance with 
environmental statutes. This rulemaking would remove an unworkable 
compensation-of-damages formula and establish a termination-for-
environmental-protection clause in timber sale contracts, a standard in 
most Federal procurement contracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/30/96                    61 FR 68690
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/97
Final Action                    04/00/99
Final Action Effective          05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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-AB21
_______________________________________________________________________

499. STATE AND PRIVATE FORESTRY ASSISTANCE STEWARDSHIP INCENTIVE 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:  16 USC 2101 et seq

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule would incorporate streamlined procedural 
changes in response to 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

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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                    01/00/99
Final Action Effective          02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

500. SPECIAL-USE APPLICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION OF SPECIAL-USE 
AUTHORIZATIONS

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:  43 USC 1764; 31 USC 483(a); 30 USC 181; 16 USC 551

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 251

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is amending the regulations governing the 
special 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                    10/00/98
Final Action Effective          11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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
_______________________________________________________________________

501. PREFERENCE FOR VISITOR SERVICE; ALASKA NATIONAL FOREST CONSERVATION 
SYSTEM UNITS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 3197

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 251

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Forest Service is issuing regulations to define and 
establish procedures for administering the statutory rights and 
preferences established by the Alaska National Interest Lands Act of 
1980 for historical operators, Native Corporations, and local residents 
to conduct revenue producing visitor services on certain National 
Forest System Lands in Alaska. The regulations are necessary to comply 
with section 1307 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Act which 
requires the Secretary of Agriculture to give preference to persons he 
determines by rule are local residents. The regulations, which have 
been developed in close consultation with the other Federal land 
managing agencies in Alaska, will apply only to Conservation System 
Units administered by the Forest Service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/25/97                    62 FR 20140
NPRM Comment Period End         06/24/97
Final Action                    12/00/98
Final Action Effective          12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Department of Agriculture, Forest 
Service, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488

RIN: 0596-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________

502. APPEAL OF DECISIONS RELATING TO OCCUPANCY AND USE OF NATIONAL 
FOREST SYSTEM LANDS; MEDIATION OF GRAZING PERMIT DISPUTES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 5101 to 5106

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 251

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under section 282 of the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and 
Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, the Secretary of 
Agriculture is required to offer mediation of grazing permit disputes 
on National Forest System lands in those States which have USDA 
certified mediation programs. In response to the Act, the Forest 
Service published proposed modifications of the Agency's administrative 
appeal rule at 36 CFR part 251, subpart C, to allow for mediation of 
grazing permit disputes on February 27, 1998 (63 FR 9987).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/27/98                     63 FR 9987
NPRM Comment Period End         04/28/98
Final Action                    10/00/98
Final Action Effective          11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Liaison, Department of 
Agriculture, Forest Service, PO Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: 703 235-1488

RIN: 0596-AB59
_______________________________________________________________________

503. SMALL BUSINESS TIMBER SALE SET-ASIDE PROGRAM; APPEAL PROCEDURE ON 
RECOMPUTATION OF SHARES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  16 USC 472a; 16 USC 618; 16 USC 620; PL 104-208

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 223.118

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule provides an opportunity for timber purchasers 
to comment on and appeal the recomputation of small business's share of 
timber sales. The Conference Report accompanying the 1997 Omnibus 
Appropriations Act (P.L. 104-208) directs the Forest Service to 
reimplement an administrative appeals procedure for the Small Business 
Administration (SBA) timber sale set-aside program. The final rule will 
establish procedures for appealing decisions relating to the 
recomputation of SBA shares.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/24/97                    62 FR 13826
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/23/97
Final Action                    11/00/98
Final Action Effective          12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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-AB62
_______________________________________________________________________

504. ADMINISTRATIVE, COOPERATIVE FUNDS AGREEMENTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  16 USC 498; 16 USC 472; 16 USC 551

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Forest Service published a proposed revision to 36 CFR 
Part 211 in the Federal Register on May 18, 1998 (63 FR 27245), to 
implement recent amendments to the Act of June 30, 1914 (16 USC 498 et 
seq.). The amendments to the Act (1) expand the Forest Service's 
authority to use contributions on the entire National Forest System for 
cooperative work, (2) add the word, ``management,'' to the list of 
activities for which contributions for cooperative work may be 
accepted, (3) allow reimbursable payments to the agency by cooperators, 
(4) provide specific authority to accomplish cooperative work using 
Forest Service funds prior to reimbursement by the cooperator pursuant 
to a written agreement, and (5) adequately protect the Government's 
interests.
The agency received six responses to the proposed rule: three from 
national conservation organizations, one from a State fish and wildlife 
agency, 1 from a utility company, and one from a Member of Congress.
The Department has considered all comments and is proceeding to publish 
the final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/18/98                    63 FR 27245
NPRM Comment Period End         07/17/98
Final Action                    03/00/99
Final Action Effective          04/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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-AB63
_______________________________________________________________________

505. CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION FOR CERTAIN SKI AREA PERMIT ACTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Not applicable

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Forest Service plans to issue interim directives (ID) to 
guide employees in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act 
when changes to or issuance of a ski area permit are purely ministerial 
actions and no changes are proposed in permitted activities or 
facilities. The ID would interpret a provision in section 701(i) of the 
Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Act of 1996 that reissuance of a ski 
area permit for activities similar in nature and amount to the 
activities authorized under the previous permit shall not constitute a 
major Federal action. The ID to sec. 31.1b of FSH 1909.15, 
Environmental Policy and Procedures Handbook, would add a new category 
to the existing list of categorical exclusions established by the Chief 
to include permits for existing ski areas when no changes to the Master 
Development Plan and no new facilities or activities are authorized.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/27/97                    62 FR 55571
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/97
Final Action                    10/00/98
Final Action Effective          10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

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-AB65
_______________________________________________________________________

506. ADMINISTRATION OF THE FOREST DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM: 
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN ROADLESS AREAS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 551; 23 USC 205

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 212.13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On January 28, 1998 (63 FR 4351), the Forest Service proposed 
to suspend temporarily road construction and reconstruction in most 
roadless areas of the National Forest System. The intended effect is to 
safeguard the significant ecological values of roadless areas from 
potentially adverse effects associated with road construction, while 
new and improved analytical tools are developed to evaluate the

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impact of locating and constructing roads. The temporary suspension of 
road construction and reconstruction would expire upon the application 
of the new and improved analysis tools or 18 months, whichever is 
sooner. This rulemaking is a component of a larger effort to address a 
number of National Forest system transportation issues. The agency 
received 35,000 comments on the interim rule. A final interim rule is 
in development.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/28/98                     63 FR 4351
Extension of Comment Period     02/27/98                     63 FR 9980
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/27/98
Interim Final Rule              10/00/98
Final Action Effective          11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly, Regulatory Coordinator, Department 
of Agriculture, Forest Service, PO Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090
Phone: 703 235-1488
Fax: 703 235-2523
Email: mconnoll/[email protected]

RIN: 0596-AB68
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Long-Term Actions
Forest Service (FS)
_______________________________________________________________________

507. NOTICE, COMMENT, AND APPEAL PROCEDURES FOR NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM 
PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 215

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/28/98                     63 FR 4187
NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly
Phone: 703 235-1488
Fax: 703 235-2523
Email: mconnoll/[email protected]

RIN: 0596-AB69
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Completed Actions
Forest Service (FS)
_______________________________________________________________________

508. NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANNING FOREST 
SERVICE MANUAL CHAPTER 1920

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Postponed Until RIN 
0596-AB20 Is Completed          10/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly
Phone: 703 235-1488

RIN: 0596-AB31
_______________________________________________________________________

509. SALE AND DISPOSAL OF NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER; MARKET-RELATED 
CONTRACT TERM ADDITIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 223.52

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/01/98                    63 FR 24110
Final Action Effective          06/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marian P. Connolly
Phone: 703 235-1488

RIN: 0596-AB41
BILLING CODE 3410-11-F
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                 Final Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (AgSEC)
_______________________________________________________________________

510. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 3016

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The USDA is proposing to move the administrative requirements 
for open-ended entitlement programs currently in 7 CFR part 3015 from 
part 3015 to 7 CFR part 3016 and 7 CFR part 3019 and (1) to expand the 
scope of part 3016 to include open-ended entitlement awards and 
subawards to State and local governmental organizations and (2) to 
include in subpart E of part 3016 any deviations or exceptions from the 
requirements of subparts A to D of that part to apply only to 
entitlement programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/17/98                     63 FR 7734
NPRM Comment Period End         06/18/98
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

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Agency Contact: Gerald Miske, Supervisory Management Analyst, Office of 
the Chief Financial Officer, Department of Agriculture, Office of the 
Secretary, Rm. 3022-S, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1553
Fax: 202 690-1529

RIN: 0503-AA16
_______________________________________________________________________

511. DESIGNATION OF RURAL EMPOWERMENT ZONES AND ENTERPRISE COMMUNITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-34, sec 951

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 25

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, January 1, 1999.
The Secretary of Agriculture may designate up to 5 new rural 
empowerment zones before January 1, 1999.

Abstract: This rule sets forth the policies and procedures for 
designating five additional rural empowerment zones.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/16/98                    63 FR 19108
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Victor Vasquez, Deputy Administrator, Department of 
Agriculture, Office of the Secretary, Office of Community Development, 
Room 701 Reporters Building, Washington, DC 20024-3202
Phone: 202 619-7980

RIN: 0503-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________

512. UNIFORM PROCEDURES FOR THE ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER OF EXCESS 
PERSONAL PROPERTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 2206(a); 7 USC 301; 20 USC 1059c(b)

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 3200; 7 CFR 3201; 7 CFR 3202; 7 CFR 3203; 7 CFR 
3204; 7 CFR 3205; 7 CFR 3206; 7 CFR 3208; 7 CFR 3209; 7 CFR 3210; 7 CFR 
3211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will set forth uniform procedures for the 
acquisition and transfer of excess personal property to the 1890 Land 
Grant Institutions (including Tuskegee University), the 1994 Land Grant 
Institutions and the Hispanic Serving Institutions in support of 
research, educational, technical and scientific activities or for 
related purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/98                     63 FR 3481
NPRM Comment Period End         02/23/98
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Linda W. Oliphant, Property Utilization Specialist, 
Department of Agriculture, Office of the Secretary
Phone: 202 720-3141
Fax: 202 720-3747

RIN: 0503-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Long-Term Actions
Office of the Secretary (AgSEC)
_______________________________________________________________________

513. NONDISCRIMINATION IN USDA-CONDUCTED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 15

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/23/96                    61 FR 17851
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lloyd Wright
Phone: 202 720-5212

RIN: 0503-AA15
BILLING CODE 3410-90-F
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)              Proposed Rule Stage
Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS)
_______________________________________________________________________

514. RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANT PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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 940c

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1703 subpart B; 7 CFR 4280 subpart A

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is part of a reinvention laboratory initiative of 
the Department of Agriculture and Rural Business-Cooperative Service. 
The regulations will be written in a ``Plain Language'' style. The 
proposed regulation will be simpler and improve the ease of use by the 
public and program beneficiaries. The regulations will be written in a 
question and answer format from the perspective of questions from the 
applicant under this program. The regulations will simplify the 
application format, review and selection process, and recipient's 
recordkeeping requirements. It will also add a section on the appeal of 
adverse decisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Public Compliance Cost: Initial Cost: $25,000; Yearly Recurring Cost: 
$25,000; Base Year for Dollar Estimates: 1995

Sectors Affected:  None

Agency Contact: Mark Wyatt, Team Leader, Specialty Lenders Division, 
Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Room 
5413 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1400

RIN: 0570-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________

515. DIRECT BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM

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 E; 7 CFR 1942 
subpart A; 7 CFR 1951 subpart E; 7 CFR 4274 subpart I; 7 CFR 4287 
subpart H

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency currently utilizes RD Instructions 1980-A and E, 
1942-A, 1951-E to make and service new and existing direct B&I loans. 
These regulations contain very limited direction in direct B&I loan 
making. The Agency is writing new regulations to replace the 
instructions for direct loan making and servicing. This program will 
complement the Agency's existing guaranteed (B&I) loan program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Richard Bonnet, Senior Loan Specialist, Business 
Program Processing Division, Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-
Cooperative Service, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Room 5419 South 
Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1804
Fax: 202 690-3808
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0570-AA22
_______________________________________________________________________

516. RURAL VENTURE CAPITAL DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1989; 42 USC 1480; 5 USC 309

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 4279 subpart A; 7 CFR 4279 subpart F; 7 CFR 4287 
subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Agency anticipates receiving funding for a pilot program 
in fiscal year 1998. Rather than promulgating regulations at this time, 
the Agency intends to guarantee investment pools for a limited number 
of entities utilizing Memoranda of Understanding (MOU). The provisions 
of the MOUs will be consistent with the authorizing statute.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/09/97                    62 FR 17107
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/09/97
NPRM                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard Bonnet, Senior Loan Specialist, Business 
Program Processing Division, Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-
Cooperative Service, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Room 5419 South 
Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-1804
Fax: 202 690-3808
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0570-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                 Final Rule Stage
Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS)
_______________________________________________________________________

517. RURAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY GRANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1989; 7 USC 1926

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 4284; 7 CFR 1951

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Rural Business-Cooperative Service proposes 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. Grants will be available to public 
bodies and nonprofit organizations. This action is necessary to comply 
with P.L. 104-127. 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                            02/03/98                     63 FR 5474
Final Action                    11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Wayne Stansbery, Loan Specialist, Business Programs 
Specialty Lenders Division, Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-
Cooperative Service, 1400 Indpendence Ave. SW., Room 5404-South, 
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-6819
Fax: 202 720-6003

RIN: 0570-AA05

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_______________________________________________________________________

518. 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: Public Law 102-552 authorizes grants to qualified nonprofit 
organizations for the provision of technical assistance and training to 
rural communities for the purpose of improving passenger transportation 
services or facilities; to amend 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 To 
Provide Educational/Job Training 
Instruction.                    05/23/94                    59 FR 26585
NPRM                            08/09/94                    59 FR 40478
Final Action                    11/00/98
Final Action Effective          11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Carole Boyko, Rural Development Specialist, Specialty 
Lenders Division, Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative 
Service, Room 5404 South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-0661

RIN: 0570-AA08
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Long-Term Actions
Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS)
_______________________________________________________________________

519. NATIONAL SHEEP INDUSTRY IMPROVEMENT CENTER

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 4286 subpart A

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Thomas H. Stafford
Phone: 202 690-0368
Fax: 202 690-2723
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0570-AA21
_______________________________________________________________________

520. RURAL BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN PROGRAM--MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 4287 subpart B; 7 CFR 4279 subpart A; 7 CFR 4279 
subpart B

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard Bonnet
Phone: 202 720-1804
Fax: 202 690-3808
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0570-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________

521. AFFIRMATIVE FAIR HOUSING MARKETING PLAN

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1703 subpart B; 7 CFR 1942 subpart G; 7 CFR 4284 
subpart D; 7 CFR 1980 subpart E; 7 CFR 4279 subpart B; 7 CFR 1980 
subpart A

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: David Lewis
Phone: 202 690-0797

RIN: 0570-AA24
_______________________________________________________________________

522. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM--FINANCING 
COOPERATIVE STOCK

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 4279 subpart B; 7 CFR 4279 subpart A; 7 CFR 4287 
subpart B

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rick Bonnet
Phone: 202 720-1804
Fax: 202 690-3808
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0570-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________

523.  RURAL AND RURAL AREA UNDER THE RURAL COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT 
PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-130

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 4279; 7 CFR 1980; 7 CFR 1942; 7 CFR 4284

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A new statutory definition of rural and rural area for 
programs financed under the Rural Community Advancement Program must be 
implemented. The new definition was contained in the 1996 Farm Bill, PL 
104-130. The definition applies to the

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Business and Industry Direct and Guaranteed Loan Programs, Rural 
Business Enterprise Grant Program and the Rural Business Opportunity 
Grant Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Don Scruggs, Director, Specialty Lenders Division, 
Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Stop 1521, Washington, DC 20250-1521
Phone: 202 720-1400

RIN: 0570-AA27
BILLING CODE 3410-07-F
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                    Prerule Stage
Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
_______________________________________________________________________

524.  TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND 
SPECIFICATIONS

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 1755

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The RUS is considering possible revisions to RUS Form 515, 
Telephone System Construction Contract. This action will amend RUS 
Buls. 345-150, 345-151, 345-152, and 345-154. Changes will incorporate 
the latest technology, remove redundant or outdated requirements, and 
simplify the specification format.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Director, Program Development 
and, Regulatory Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities 
Service, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Rm. 4036-S, Stop 1522, Washington, 
DC 20250-1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AB41
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)              Proposed Rule Stage
Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
_______________________________________________________________________

525. 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                            10/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Director, Program Development & 
Reg Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Room 4036 South Building, Washington, DC 20250-
1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________

526. PRESERVATION OF RECORDS ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS FOR RUS ELECTRIC 
BORROWERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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 1767 D

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) proposes to amend its 
regulation by adding a new subpart on Preservation of Records. Current 
RUS policy on this subject is set forth in RUS Bulletin 180-2, Manual 
for Preservation of Borrower's Records. In addition to codifying these 
policies and procedures, revisions are being proposed to the existing 
policy that will establish the proper record media forms for record 
retention. Once the final is effective, RUS Bulletin 180-2 will be 
rescinded.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Director, Program Development & 
Reg Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Room 4036 South Building, Washington, DC 20250-
1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________

527. LOAD FORECASTS AND MARKET ANALYSIS

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                            12/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Director, Program Development & 
Reg Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Room 4036 South Building, Washington, DC 20250-
1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________

528.  TELECOMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR 
MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, 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; 7 USC 1921 et seq

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1755

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) proposes to amend 7 CFR 
1755 to include requirements presently contained in RUS Bul. 345-3. 
This rule would establish and codify provisions for the inclusion and 
removal for products from I.P. 344-2. This rule also proposes to 
integrate the existing section on field trials in the procedures for 
product acceptance and inclusion in this codification, as well as 
clarifying the reorganizing the field trials section.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Director, Program Development 
and, Regulatory Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities 
Service, 14th & Independence Ave. SW., Room 4036 South Bldg., 
Washington, DC 20250-1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AB40
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                 Final Rule Stage
Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
_______________________________________________________________________

529. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES 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:  PL 104-127

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1794

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The revision of the existing procedures shall reduce 
regulatory requirements on recipients of financial assistance for the 
planning and construction of rural electric power, telecommunications, 
and water and waste facilities while improving the integrity of RUS' 
environmental protection responsibilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/24/97                    62 FR 62527
NPRM Comment Period End         01/23/98
Final Action                    10/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Director, Program Support & Reg. 
Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Room 4036 South Building, Washington, DC 20250-
1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AB33
_______________________________________________________________________

530. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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.

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Legal Authority:  7 USC 901 et seq; 7 USC 1921; PL 103-354

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1753

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) proposes to revise its 
regulations on telecommunications system construction policies and 
procedures. This revision includes empowering the telephone borrowers 
by reducing oversight by RUS with respect to preparation of plans and 
specifications, bid approvals and final document approvals. In addition 
to reducing the requirements for facilities construction, RUS will also 
make technical corrections and clarifications, and minor technical 
changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/17/98                    63 FR 38503
NPRM Comment Period End         09/15/98
Final Action                    10/00/98
Final Action Effective          11/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Director, Program Development & 
Reg. Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Room 
4036-S Bldg., Stop 1522, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 
20250-1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AB34
_______________________________________________________________________

531. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT CONTRACT (INCLUDING INSTALLATION)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 901 et seq, 1921 et seq, 6941 et seq

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1755.397

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: RUS is proposing to amend its regulation on RUS 
Telecommunications Standards and Specifications for Material, Equipment 
and Construction. This action codifies RUS Form 397, Special Equipment 
Contract (including installation).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/20/98                     63 FR 8582
NPRM Comment Period End         04/21/98
ANPRM                           07/06/98                    63 FR 36377
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/04/98
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Director, Program Development & 
Reg. Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, STOP 
1522, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Room 4036, Washington, DC 20250-1522
Phone: 202 720-0736
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AB35
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Long-Term Actions
Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
_______________________________________________________________________

532. LOAN SECURITY DOCUMENTS--TELECOMMUNICATIONS 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: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________

533. 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.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1785; 7 CFR 1786 A

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/07/93                    58 FR 18043
NPRM Comment Period End         05/07/93
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________

534. 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.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1728

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________

535. 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.

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CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1717, subparts A to F; 7 CFR 1717, subparts J to K

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________

536. CIVIL RIGHTS POLICIES APPLICABLE TO 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.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1790

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AA75
_______________________________________________________________________

537. 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.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1620

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AA76
_______________________________________________________________________

538. 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 C

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________

539. 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.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1717 O

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AB01
_______________________________________________________________________

540. 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.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1717 P

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AB02
_______________________________________________________________________

541. COMMUNITY FACILITY LOANS--TIMBER-DEPENDENT COMMUNITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1942 subpart A

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________

542. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT GRANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1775 subpart B

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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
_______________________________________________________________________

543. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING GRANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1775 subpart A

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________

544. WATER AND WASTE LOAN AND GRANT SERVICING

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 1782

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AB23
_______________________________________________________________________

545. RUS APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND EXTENSIONS TO ELECTRIC PLANTS

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 1717.603

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AB38
_______________________________________________________________________

546.  ELECTRIC PROGRAM STANDARD CONTRACT FORMS

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 901 et seq; 7 USC 1921 et seq

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1724; 7 CFR 1726

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The RUS is proposing to amend its regulations to change the 
manner in which it publishes the standard forms of contracts that 
borrowers are required to use when contracting for construction, 
procurement, engineering services, or architectural services financed 
through loans made or guaranteed by RUS. The required contract forms 
are currently in text format in the CFR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/27/98                    63 FR 45767
NPRM Comment Period End         09/28/98
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Director, Program Development & 
Reg Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 1400 
Independence Ave., Room 4034-South Ag Bldg., Washington, DC 20250-1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AB42
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Completed Actions
Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
_______________________________________________________________________

547. 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.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1724

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/28/98                    63 FR 35311
Final Action Effective          07/29/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________

548. 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.

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1710 G

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/05/98                    63 FR 53276
Final Action Effective          11/04/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AA89

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549. 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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/24/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr.
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AB13
_______________________________________________________________________

550.  YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 901 et seq; 7 USC 1921 et seq

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1735; 7 CFR 1753

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends regulations to clarify that RUS will 
consider telecommunications systems feasible when writing and 
processings loans only if the system, in addition to begin feasible in 
all other respects, is year 2000 compliant. The rule is being published 
to further ensure that RUS-financed projects pass the year 2000 date 
changeover without service or revenue disruption. By clarifying 
feasibility considerations for loan processing, RUS lays the foundation 
for requests to be made in response to applications submitted to 
satisfy year 2000 compliance demands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/27/98                    63 FR 45677

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: F. Lamont Heppe, Jr., Director, Program Development & 
Reg Analysis, Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-1522
Phone: 202 720-9550
Fax: 202 720-4120

RIN: 0572-AB43
BILLING CODE 3410-15-F
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                    Prerule Stage
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
_______________________________________________________________________

551.  FORESTRY INCENTIVES PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 2103

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Forestry Incentives Program (FIP) supports good forest 
management practices on privately owned, non-industrial forest lands 
nationwide. FIP is designed to benefit the environment while meeting 
future demands for wood products. The Cooperative Forestry Assistance 
Act of 1978, as amended by public law 95-313 is the source of authority 
for FIP. FIP was reauthorized for fiscal year 2002 by public law 104-
127. The interim rule sets forth FIP policies and procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/00/98
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peggy Willis, Regulatory Liaison, Department of 
Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, P.O. Box 2890 
Cotton Annex, Mezz 1, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 720-0450
Fax: 202 720-3174
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0578-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                 Final Rule Stage
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
_______________________________________________________________________

552. 7 CFR PART 610 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-129

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 610

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 342 subtitle E of the Federal Agriculture Improvement 
and Reform Act of 1996 (FAIRA) expands the membership and roles of 
State Technical Committees set forth in section 1261 of subtitle G of 
the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended. Under these guidelines, the 
Secretary is required to establish a technical committee in each State 
to assist in making technical considerations relating to the 
implementation of conservation provisions. The Natural Resources 
Conservation Service (NRCS) uses these State Technical Committees in an 
advisory capacity. The rule will set forth the policies and procedures 
for the use of State Technical Committees by the United States 
Department of Agriculture, membership criteria, and the 
responsibilities assigned to these committees.
The NRCS has delivered the majority of the technical assistance 
provided to private landowners through the authorities provided in 7 
CFR part 610.2. Section 610.2 has not yet been revised to provide for 
the responsibilities assigned to the NRCS beyond that of soil 
conservation. To more accurately reflect the broader mission of NRCS, 
particularly as it relates to technical assistance provided to private 
grazing land, section 610.2

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is being amended to acknowledge that one of NRCS's missions is to 
improve the quality of all agricultural lands, including grazing land, 
pastureland, rangeland, forestland, and cropland so that the long-term 
sustainability of the resource base is achieved.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/04/97
NPRM Comment Period End         01/23/98
Final Action                    12/00/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: 0578-AA23 has been withdrawn and incorporated 
into this regulation.

Agency Contact: Peggy Willis, Regulatory Liaison, Department of 
Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, PO Box 2890, 
Cotton Annex Mezz 1, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 202 690-4860
Fax: 202 690-3174
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0578-AA22
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Long-Term Actions
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
_______________________________________________________________________

553. HIGHLY ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND CONSERVATION

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 12

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/06/96                    61 FR 47019
Final Action                    00/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peggy Willis
Phone: 202 720-0450
Fax: 202 690-3174
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0578-AA17
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Completed Actions
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
_______________________________________________________________________

554. CONSERVATION FARM OPTION (CFO)

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 1468

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/29/98                    63 FR 51777
Final Action Effective          10/29/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peggy Willis
Phone: 202 720-0450
Fax: 202 690-3174
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0578-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________

555. WATER BANK

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 633

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/16/97                    62 FR 48471

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peggy Willis
Phone: 202 720-0450
Fax: 202 720-3174
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0578-AA24
_______________________________________________________________________

556. SURFACE MINING SPECIFICATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 652

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/05/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peggy Willis
Phone: 202 720-0450
Fax: 202 690-3144
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0578-AA25
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_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                    Prerule Stage
Office of Procurement and Property Management (OPPM)
_______________________________________________________________________

557.  AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (AGAR); SIMPLIFIED 
ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 413; 48 CFR 453

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: USDA is rewriting AGAR part 413, Simplified Acquisition 
Procedures. Federal Acquisition Regulation part 13, which AGAR Part 413 
supplements, was rewritten in December 1997. USDA is reorganizing AGAR 
part 413 to reflect the revision of FAR Part 13.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/00/98
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/00/98

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.
Additional Information: USDA intends to issue the revision of AGAR part 
413 as a direct final rule. The revision is routine and non 
substantive.

Agency Contact: Joseph J. Daragon, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Agriculture, Office of Procurement and Property Management, Room 1566 
South Building, 14th and Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-5729
Fax: 202 720-8972
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0599-AA04
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)              Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Procurement and Property Management (OPPM)
_______________________________________________________________________

558.  AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (AGAR); CONTRACTOR 
EMPLOYMENT OF MIGRANT AND SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 422; 48 CFR 452

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: USDA proposes to add clauses to the AGAR to inform offerors 
and contractors for forestry service contracts about immigration and 
labor laws applicable to employment of migrant and seasonal 
agricultural workers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/99
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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: Joseph J. Daragon, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Agriculture, Office of Procurement and Property Management, Room 1566 
South Building, Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-5729
Fax: 202 720-8972
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0599-AA05
_______________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)                Long-Term Actions
Office of Procurement and Property Management (OPPM)
_______________________________________________________________________

559. NEW RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  7 CFR 3018

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/26/90                     55 FR 6736


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Joseph J. Daragan
Phone: 202 720-5729
Fax: 202 720-8972
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0599-AA03
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