Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Withdrawal of a Proposed Rule, 61585 [E9-28149]

Download as PDF 61585 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 74, No. 226 Wednesday, November 25, 2009 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 989 [Doc. No. AMS–FV–08–0042; FV08–989–2 PR] Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Withdrawal of a Proposed Rule mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with PROPOSALS AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Withdrawal of proposed rule. SUMMARY: This document withdraws a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on July 18, 2008, on use of an estimated trade demand figure to compute volume regulation percentages for 2008–09 Natural (sun-dried) Seedless (NS) raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins (order). The order regulates the handling of raisins produced from grapes grown in California and is administered locally by the Raisin Administrative Committee (Committee). The proposal provided parameters for implementing volume regulation for 2008–09 NS raisins, if supplies were short, for the purpose of maintaining the industry’s export markets and stabilizing the domestic market. Since the 2008–09 NS crop was larger than anticipated, this action is no longer warranted. Therefore, the proposed rule is being withdrawn. DATES: The proposed rule published on July 18, 2008 (73 FR 41302), is withdrawn effective November 25, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rose M. Aguayo, Marketing Specialist, or Kurt J. Kimmel, Regional Manager, California Marketing Field Office, Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA; Telephone: (559) 487– 5901, Fax: (559) 487–5906, or E-mail: Rose.Aguayo@ams.usda.gov or Kurt.Kimmel@ams.usda.gov. Small businesses may request information on complying with this VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:54 Nov 24, 2009 Jkt 220001 regulation by contacting Jay Guerber, Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250–0237; Telephone: (202) 720– 2491, Fax: (202) 720–8938, or E-mail: Jay.Guerber@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Marketing Agreement and Order No. 989, both as amended (7 CFR part 989), regulate the handling of raisins produced from grapes grown in California, hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘order.’’ The order is effective under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601–674), hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘Act.’’ This action withdraws a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on July 18, 2008 (73 FR 41302), on use of an estimated trade demand figure to compute volume regulation percentages for 2008–09 NS raisins. Specifically, the proposed rule would have provided parameters for implementing volume regulation for 2008–09 crop NS raisins, if supplies were short, for the purpose of maintaining a raisin reserve pool to support a portion of the industry’s export markets and help stabilize the domestic market. Historically, reserve raisins have been used by the Committee to support market development programs that have strengthened export sales and reduced surpluses, thus stabilizing the domestic market. In two previous years when raisin supplies were low, the Committee recommended an alternative method of calculating its volume control percentages, including the use of an estimated trade demand figure, to ensure that a reserve was maintained and the export programs could continue from year to year. Subsequent to publication of the proposed rule, the Committee determined that the 2008–09 crop was larger than anticipated and that use of the alternative method for calculating volume control percentages would be unnecessary for that crop year. Therefore, the proposed action is no longer warranted. Accordingly, the proposed rule regarding use of an estimated trade demand figure to compute volume regulation percentages for 2008–09 NS raisins published in the Federal Register July 18, 2008 (73 FR 41302), is hereby withdrawn. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 989 Grapes, Marketing agreements, Raisins, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674. Dated: November 17, 2009. Rayne Pegg, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. E9–28149 Filed 11–24–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Bureau of Customs and Border Protection DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 19 CFR Parts 113 and 191 [USCBP–2009–0021] RIN 1505–AC18 Drawback of Internal Revenue Excise Tax AGENCIES: Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; second extension of comment period. SUMMARY: This document provides a second 30-day extension period for interested parties to submit comments on the proposal to amend title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations to preclude the filing of substitution drawback claims for internal revenue excise tax paid on imported merchandise in situations where no excise tax was paid upon the substituted merchandise or where the substituted merchandise is the subject of a different claim for refund or drawback of excise tax under any provision of the Internal Revenue Code. The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on October 15, 2009, with comments due on or before November 16, 2009. A related proposed rulemaking prepared by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) within the Department of the Treasury was published in the same edition of the Federal Register, with comments due on or before December 14, 2009. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 226 (Wednesday, November 25, 2009)]
[Proposed Rules]
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of 
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these 
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in 
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 226 / Wednesday, November 25, 2009 / 
Proposed Rules

[[Page 61585]]



DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

7 CFR Part 989

[Doc. No. AMS-FV-08-0042; FV08-989-2 PR]


Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Withdrawal of a 
Proposed Rule

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Withdrawal of proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: This document withdraws a proposed rule published in the 
Federal Register on July 18, 2008, on use of an estimated trade demand 
figure to compute volume regulation percentages for 2008-09 Natural 
(sun-dried) Seedless (NS) raisins covered under the Federal marketing 
order for California raisins (order). The order regulates the handling 
of raisins produced from grapes grown in California and is administered 
locally by the Raisin Administrative Committee (Committee). The 
proposal provided parameters for implementing volume regulation for 
2008-09 NS raisins, if supplies were short, for the purpose of 
maintaining the industry's export markets and stabilizing the domestic 
market. Since the 2008-09 NS crop was larger than anticipated, this 
action is no longer warranted. Therefore, the proposed rule is being 
withdrawn.

DATES: The proposed rule published on July 18, 2008 (73 FR 41302), is 
withdrawn effective November 25, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rose M. Aguayo, Marketing Specialist, 
or Kurt J. Kimmel, Regional Manager, California Marketing Field Office, 
Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
AMS, USDA; Telephone: (559) 487-5901, Fax: (559) 487-5906, or E-mail: 
Rose.Aguayo@ams.usda.gov or Kurt.Kimmel@ams.usda.gov.
    Small businesses may request information on complying with this 
regulation by contacting Jay Guerber, Marketing Order Administration 
Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence 
Avenue, SW., STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237; Telephone: (202) 
720-2491, Fax: (202) 720-8938, or E-mail: Jay.Guerber@usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Marketing Agreement and Order No. 989, both 
as amended (7 CFR part 989), regulate the handling of raisins produced 
from grapes grown in California, hereinafter referred to as the 
``order.'' The order is effective under the Agricultural Marketing 
Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601-674), hereinafter 
referred to as the ``Act.''
    This action withdraws a proposed rule published in the Federal 
Register on July 18, 2008 (73 FR 41302), on use of an estimated trade 
demand figure to compute volume regulation percentages for 2008-09 NS 
raisins. Specifically, the proposed rule would have provided parameters 
for implementing volume regulation for 2008-09 crop NS raisins, if 
supplies were short, for the purpose of maintaining a raisin reserve 
pool to support a portion of the industry's export markets and help 
stabilize the domestic market.
    Historically, reserve raisins have been used by the Committee to 
support market development programs that have strengthened export sales 
and reduced surpluses, thus stabilizing the domestic market. In two 
previous years when raisin supplies were low, the Committee recommended 
an alternative method of calculating its volume control percentages, 
including the use of an estimated trade demand figure, to ensure that a 
reserve was maintained and the export programs could continue from year 
to year.
    Subsequent to publication of the proposed rule, the Committee 
determined that the 2008-09 crop was larger than anticipated and that 
use of the alternative method for calculating volume control 
percentages would be unnecessary for that crop year. Therefore, the 
proposed action is no longer warranted.
    Accordingly, the proposed rule regarding use of an estimated trade 
demand figure to compute volume regulation percentages for 2008-09 NS 
raisins published in the Federal Register July 18, 2008 (73 FR 41302), 
is hereby withdrawn.

List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 989

    Grapes, Marketing agreements, Raisins, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601-674.

    Dated: November 17, 2009.
Rayne Pegg,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. E9-28149 Filed 11-24-09; 8:45 am]
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