Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers, 20102 [05-7648]

Download as PDF 20102 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 73 / Monday, April 18, 2005 / Notices Dated: April 5, 2005. Kenneth J. Roberts, Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service. [FR Doc. 05–7645 Filed 4–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Foreign Agricultural Service Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. The Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), denied a petition for trade adjustment assistance (TAA) for avocados that was filed on March 8, 2005, by a group of Florida avocado producers. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Upon investigation, the Administrator determined that the price series in the petition was based on a January– December marketing year. The recognized avocado marketing year by the National Agricultural Statistics Service begins June 1 and ends February 28. In addition, the price series in the petition could not be evaluated since it did not reflect the entire 2004 season and was not valid for the entire state of Florida. Based on these two factors, the petition was not certified. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean-Louis Pajot, Coordinator, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers, FAS, USDA, (202) 720–2916, e-mail: trade.adjustment@fas.usda.gov. Dated: April 5, 2005. Kenneth J. Roberts, Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service. [FR Doc. 05–7647 Filed 4–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Foreign Agricultural Service Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), today terminated the certification of a petition for trade adjustment assistance (TAA) that was filed by a group of shrimp producers in Florida certified on April 5, 2004. Florida shrimp producers are VerDate jul<14>2003 16:08 Apr 15, 2005 Jkt 205001 no longer eligible for TAA benefits in fiscal year 2005. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Upon investigation, the Administrator determined that U.S. imports of shrimp fell by 11.4 million pounds between 2003 and 2004, a decline of 2.1 percent. Therefore, imports were no longer a contributing factor for program eligibility. An increase in imports is required for re-certifying a petition for TAA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean-Louis Pajot, Coordinator, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers, FAS, USDA, (202) 720–2916, e-mail: trade.adjustment@fas.usda.gov. Dated: April 5, 2005. Kenneth J. Roberts, Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service. [FR Doc. 05–7646 Filed 4–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P from the Extension Service by September 30, 2005, in order to be eligible for financial payments. Producers of raw agricultural commodities wishing to learn more about TAA and how they may apply should contact the Department of Agriculture at the addresses provided below for General Information. Producers Certified as Eligible For TAA, Contact: Farm Service Agency service centers. For General Information About TAA, Contact: Jean-Louis Pajot, Coordinator, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers, FAS, USDA, (202) 720–2916, e-mail: trade.adjustment@fas.usda.gov. Dated: April 5, 2005. Kenneth J. Roberts, Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service. [FR Doc. 05–7648 Filed 4–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Foreign Agricultural Service Forest Service Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers Notice of Resource Advisory Committee Meeting Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), re-certified the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) petition that was filed by the Tropical Fruit Growers of South Florida, Inc., representing a group of fresh lychee producers in Florida initially certified on April 5, 2004. Lychee producers in Florida who produce and market their lychees in Florida will be eligible to apply for fiscal year 2005 benefits during a 90-day period beginning on April 4, 2005. The application period closes on July 5, 2005. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Upon investigation, the Administrator determined that continued increases in imports of like or directly competitive products contributed importantly to a decline in the average price of lychees in Florida by 62.0 percent during the 2004 marketing period (JanuaryDecember 2004), compared to the 1998– 2002 base period. Eligible producers may request technical assistance from the Extension Service at no cost and receive an adjustment assistance payment, if certain program criteria are satisfied. Producers in fiscal year 2005 who did not receive technical assistance under the fiscal year 2004 TAA program must obtain the technical assistance PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 North Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee, Kamiah, Idaho, USDA, Forest Service. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106– 393) the Nez Perce and Clearwater National Forests’ North Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, May 4, 2005 in Whitebird, Idaho for a business meeting. The meeting is open to the public. The business meeting on May 4, at the Hoot’s Cafe Banquet Room, 1 Mile North of Whitebird Hwy 95, Whitebird, Idaho, begins at 10 a.m. (PST). Agenda topics will include discussion of potential projects. A public forum will begin at 2:30 p.m. (PST). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ihor Mereszczak, Staff Officer and Designated Federal Officer, at (208) 935–2513. Dated: April 8, 2005. Ihor Mereszczak, Acting Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 05–7633 Filed 4–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 73 (Monday, April 18, 2005)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 05-7648]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Foreign Agricultural Service


Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers

AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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    The Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), re-certified 
the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) petition that was filed by the 
Tropical Fruit Growers of South Florida, Inc., representing a group of 
fresh lychee producers in Florida initially certified on April 5, 2004. 
Lychee producers in Florida who produce and market their lychees in 
Florida will be eligible to apply for fiscal year 2005 benefits during 
a 90-day period beginning on April 4, 2005. The application period 
closes on July 5, 2005.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Upon investigation, the Administrator 
determined that continued increases in imports of like or directly 
competitive products contributed importantly to a decline in the 
average price of lychees in Florida by 62.0 percent during the 2004 
marketing period (January-December 2004), compared to the 1998-2002 
base period. Eligible producers may request technical assistance from 
the Extension Service at no cost and receive an adjustment assistance 
payment, if certain program criteria are satisfied. Producers in fiscal 
year 2005 who did not receive technical assistance under the fiscal 
year 2004 TAA program must obtain the technical assistance from the 
Extension Service by September 30, 2005, in order to be eligible for 
financial payments.
    Producers of raw agricultural commodities wishing to learn more 
about TAA and how they may apply should contact the Department of 
Agriculture at the addresses provided below for General Information.
    Producers Certified as Eligible For TAA, Contact: Farm Service 
Agency service centers.
    For General Information About TAA, Contact: Jean-Louis Pajot, 
Coordinator, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers, FAS, USDA, (202) 
720-2916, e-mail: trade.adjustment@fas.usda.gov.

    Dated: April 5, 2005.
Kenneth J. Roberts,
Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 05-7648 Filed 4-15-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-10-P
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