Clear Title; Technical Changes, 25947-25948 [E7-8794]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 88 / Tuesday, May 8, 2007 / Rules and Regulations marketing agreements and orders may be viewed at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/ fv/moab.html. Any questions about the compliance guide should be sent to Jay Guerber at the previously mentioned address in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. After consideration of all relevant matter presented, including the information and recommendation submitted by the committees and other available information, it is hereby found that this rule, as hereinafter set forth, will tend to effectuate the declared policy of the Act. It is further found that good cause exists for not postponing the effective date of this rule until 30 days after publication in the Federal Register (5 U.S.C. 553) because the season began on April 1. Further, handlers are aware of this rule, which was recommended at public meetings. Also a 15-day comment period was provided for in the proposed rule. List of Subjects 7 CFR Part 916 Marketing agreements, Nectarines, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 7 CFR Part 917 Marketing agreements, Peaches, Pears, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. I For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 7 CFR parts 916 and 917 are amended as follows: I 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR parts 916 and 917 continues to read as follows: Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674. PART 916—NECTARINES GROWN IN CALIFORNIA I 2. Add § 916.235 to read as follows: cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with RULES § 916.235 Service, within 60 days of the invoice date. The interest charge shall be 1.5 percent per month and shall be applied to the unpaid balance and late payment charge for the number of days all or any part of the assessment specified in the handler’s assessment statement is delinquent beyond the 60 day payment period. PART 917—PEACHES GROWN IN CALIFORNIA I 3. Add § 917.259 to read as follows: § 917.259 Delinquent assessments. (a) The Peach Commodity Committee shall impose a late payment charge on any assessment that has not been received in the Peach Commodity Committee’s office, or legibly postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service, within 60 days of the invoice date shown on the handler’s assessment statement. The late payment charge shall be 10 percent of the unpaid balance. (b) In addition to that specified in paragraph (a) of this section, the Peach Commodity Committee shall impose an interest charge on any assessment payment that has not been received in the Peach Commodity Committee’s office, or legibly postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service, within 60 days of the invoice date. The interest charge shall be 1.5 percent per month and shall be applied to the unpaid balance and late payment charge for the number of days all or any part of the assessment specified in the handler’s assessment statement is delinquent beyond the 60 day payment period. Dated: May 1, 2007. Lloyd C. Day, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. E7–8630 Filed 5–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P Delinquent assessments. (a) The Nectarine Administrative Committee shall impose a late payment charge on any assessment that has not been received in the Nectarine Administrative Committee’s office, or legibly postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service, within 60 days of the invoice date shown on the handler’s assessment statement. The late payment charge shall be 10 percent of the unpaid balance. (b) In addition to that specified in paragraph (a) of this section, the Nectarine Administrative Committee shall impose an interest charge on any assessment payment that has not been received in the committee’s office, or legibly postmarked by the U.S. Postal VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:51 May 07, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration 9 CFR Part 205 RIN 0580–AA93 Clear Title; Technical Changes Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA. ACTION: Affirmation of interim rule as final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We are adopting as a final rule, with change, an interim rule that amended Clear Title regulations to PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 25947 allow States to use an approved unique identifier as an alternative to a social security number or taxpayer identification number in their systems providing clear title information. The change to the interim rule meets the express statutory requirement that an approved unique identifier be numerically organized on master lists. We are making additional changes to the clear title regulations as required by the amendments made by the 2002 Farm Bill. The primary effect of these changes will be to protect the identity of the producers of farm products. Secondary effects of the technical changes will be to improve the operation of the program and provide the States with more flexibility. DATES: Effective May 8, 2007, we are confirming as final with change, the interim rule published on September 27, 2006 (71 FR 56338). That rule became effective on September 27, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary McBryde, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, Room 2430, Washington, DC 20250–3604; (202) 720– 5552. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background In an interim rule effective September 27, 2006, and published in the Federal Register on September 27, 2006 (71 FR 56338), we amended the regulations in ‘‘Subpart—Clear Title-Protection for Purchases of Farm Products’’ (9 CFR 205 205.1–205.210) for the privacy protection of certain sellers of farm products to allow States to use ‘‘other approved unique identifier’’ as an alternative to a social security number or taxpayer identification number in their systems providing clear title information. The amendment clarified that an ‘‘approved unique identifier’’ means ‘‘a number, combination of numbers and letters, or other identifier selected by the Secretary of State using a selection system or method approved by the Secretary of Agriculture.’’ We solicited comments concerning the interim rule. We received two comments as a result of publishing the interim final rule. The comments indicated that not only were Social Security Numbers unwarranted and unneeded, but also that unique identifiers were not needed. We consider the comments to be directed towards the current Act, not the regulations providing guidance on implementation of the amended Act. However, we are making one change to the interim rule to further clarify and better reflect the statutory text. The interim rule definition of ‘‘approved E:\FR\FM\08MYR1.SGM 08MYR1 25948 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 88 / Tuesday, May 8, 2007 / Rules and Regulations unique identifier’’ is changed to ‘‘a combination of numbers selected by the Secretary of State using a selection system or method approved by the Secretary of Agriculture.’’ The change to the interim rule meets the express statutory requirement in section 1324(c)(2)(C) of the amended Food Security Act of 1985 that an approved unique identifier be numerically organized on master lists. The definition in the interim rule would have permitted, contrary to the statutory text, an identifier that may not have been able to be numerically organized in the master list. This final rule also affirms the information contained in the interim rule concerning Executive Order 12372 and 12988, and the Paperwork Reduction Act. Further, for this action, the Office of Management and Budget has waived its review under Executive Order 12866. List of Subjects in 9 CFR Part 205 Agricultural commodities, Archives and records, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Accordingly, the interim rule that amended 9 CFR part 205 and that was published at 71 FR 56338 on September 27, 2006, is adopted with the following change: I PART 205—CLEAR TITLE PROTECTION FOR PURCHASES OF FARM PRODUCTS 1. Amend § 205.1 by revising the definition of ‘‘approved unique identifier’’ to read as follows: I § 205.1 Definitions * * * * * Approved Unique Identifier means a combination of numbers selected by the Secretary of State using a selection system or method approved by the Secretary of Agriculture. Alan Christian, Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. [FR Doc. E7–8794 Filed 5–7–07; 8:45 am] cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with RULES BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:51 May 07, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Thrift Supervision 12 CFR Parts 509 and 585 [OTS–2007–0008] RIN 1550–AC14 Prohibited Service at Savings and Loan Holding Companies AGENCIES: Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Treasury. ACTION: Interim final rule with request for comment. SUMMARY: OTS is adopting an interim final rule implementing section 710(a) of the Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006, which added a new section 19(e) to the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). Section 19(e) of the FDIA prohibits any person who has been convicted of any criminal offense involving dishonesty or a breach of trust, or money laundering or has agreed to enter into a pretrial diversion or similar program in connection with a prosecution for such an offense from holding certain positions with respect to a savings and loan holding company (SLHC). The interim final rule describes the actions that are prohibited under the new statute and describes procedures for applying for an OTS order granting a case-by-case exemption. The rule also provides two regulatory exemptions: An exemption for certain SLHC employees whose activities and responsibilities are limited solely to agriculture, forestry, retail merchandising, manufacturing, or public utilities operations, and a temporary exemption for certain persons who held positions with respect to a SLHC as of the date of enactment of section 19(e) of the FDIA. DATES: The interim final rule is effective on May 8, 2007. Comments on the rule must be received by July 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OTS–2007–0008, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov, select ‘‘Office of Thrift Supervision’’ from the agency drop-down menu, then click submit. Select Docket ID ‘‘OTS–2007– 0008’’ to submit or view public comments and to view supporting and related materials for this notice of proposed rulemaking. The ‘‘User Tips’’ link at the top of the page provides information on using Regulations.gov, including instructions for submitting or viewing public comments, viewing other supporting and related materials, and viewing the docket after the close of the comment period. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 • Mail: Regulation Comments, Chief Counsel’s Office, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552, Attention: OTS– 2007–0008. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Guard’s Desk, East Lobby Entrance, 1700 G Street, NW., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on business days, Attention: Regulation Comments, Chief Counsel’s Office, Attention: OTS–2007–0008. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this rulemaking. All comments received will be entered into the docket and posted on Regulations.gov without change, including any personal information provided. Comments, including attachments and other supporting materials received are part of the public record and subject to public disclosure. Do not enclose any information in your comment or supporting materials that you consider confidential or inappropriate for public disclosure. Viewing Comments Electronically: Go to https://www.regulations.gov, select ‘‘Office of Thrift Supervision’’ from the agency drop-down menu, then click ‘‘Submit.’’ Select Docket ID ‘‘OTS– 2007–0008’’ to view public comments for this notice of proposed rulemaking. Viewing Comments On-Site: You may inspect comments at the Public Reading Room, 1700 G Street, NW., by appointment. To make an appointment for access, call (202) 906–5922, send an e-mail to public.info@ots.treas.gov, or send a facsimile transmission to (202) 906–6518. (Prior notice identifying the materials you will be requesting will assist us in serving you.) We schedule appointments on business days between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. In most cases, appointments will be available the next business day following the date we receive a request. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donna Deale, Director, Holding Companies and Affiliates, Supervision Policy, (202) 906–7488, or Karen Osterloh, Special Counsel, Regulations and Legislation, (202) 906–6639, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Under section 19(a) of the FDIA, a person who has been convicted of any criminal offense involving dishonesty or a breach of trust, or money laundering or has agreed to enter into a pretrial diversion or similar program in connection with a prosecution for such an offense may not: E:\FR\FM\08MYR1.SGM 08MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 88 (Tuesday, May 8, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 25947-25948]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-8794]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration

9 CFR Part 205

RIN 0580-AA93


Clear Title; Technical Changes

AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA.

ACTION: Affirmation of interim rule as final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting as a final rule, with change, an interim rule 
that amended Clear Title regulations to allow States to use an approved 
unique identifier as an alternative to a social security number or 
taxpayer identification number in their systems providing clear title 
information. The change to the interim rule meets the express statutory 
requirement that an approved unique identifier be numerically organized 
on master lists. We are making additional changes to the clear title 
regulations as required by the amendments made by the 2002 Farm Bill. 
The primary effect of these changes will be to protect the identity of 
the producers of farm products. Secondary effects of the technical 
changes will be to improve the operation of the program and provide the 
States with more flexibility.

DATES: Effective May 8, 2007, we are confirming as final with change, 
the interim rule published on September 27, 2006 (71 FR 56338). That 
rule became effective on September 27, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary McBryde, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 
Independence Avenue, Room 2430, Washington, DC 20250-3604; (202) 720-
5552.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    In an interim rule effective September 27, 2006, and published in 
the Federal Register on September 27, 2006 (71 FR 56338), we amended 
the regulations in ``Subpart--Clear Title-Protection for Purchases of 
Farm Products'' (9 CFR 205 205.1-205.210) for the privacy protection of 
certain sellers of farm products to allow States to use ``other 
approved unique identifier'' as an alternative to a social security 
number or taxpayer identification number in their systems providing 
clear title information. The amendment clarified that an ``approved 
unique identifier'' means ``a number, combination of numbers and 
letters, or other identifier selected by the Secretary of State using a 
selection system or method approved by the Secretary of Agriculture.''
    We solicited comments concerning the interim rule. We received two 
comments as a result of publishing the interim final rule. The comments 
indicated that not only were Social Security Numbers unwarranted and 
unneeded, but also that unique identifiers were not needed. We consider 
the comments to be directed towards the current Act, not the 
regulations providing guidance on implementation of the amended Act.
    However, we are making one change to the interim rule to further 
clarify and better reflect the statutory text. The interim rule 
definition of ``approved

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unique identifier'' is changed to ``a combination of numbers selected 
by the Secretary of State using a selection system or method approved 
by the Secretary of Agriculture.'' The change to the interim rule meets 
the express statutory requirement in section 1324(c)(2)(C) of the 
amended Food Security Act of 1985 that an approved unique identifier be 
numerically organized on master lists. The definition in the interim 
rule would have permitted, contrary to the statutory text, an 
identifier that may not have been able to be numerically organized in 
the master list.
    This final rule also affirms the information contained in the 
interim rule concerning Executive Order 12372 and 12988, and the 
Paperwork Reduction Act.
    Further, for this action, the Office of Management and Budget has 
waived its review under Executive Order 12866.

List of Subjects in 9 CFR Part 205

    Agricultural commodities, Archives and records, Intergovernmental 
relations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

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Accordingly, the interim rule that amended 9 CFR part 205 and that was 
published at 71 FR 56338 on September 27, 2006, is adopted with the 
following change:

PART 205--CLEAR TITLE PROTECTION FOR PURCHASES OF FARM PRODUCTS

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1. Amend Sec.  205.1 by revising the definition of ``approved unique 
identifier'' to read as follows:


Sec.  205.1  Definitions

* * * * *
    Approved Unique Identifier means a combination of numbers selected 
by the Secretary of State using a selection system or method approved 
by the Secretary of Agriculture.

Alan Christian,
Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 
Administration.
 [FR Doc. E7-8794 Filed 5-7-07; 8:45 am]
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