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Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 193 / Wednesday, October 6, 2010 / Notices
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS–FV–10–0069; FV10–900–
1NC]
Notice of Request for Extension of the
Organic Assessment Exemption
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501), this notice announces the
Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS)
intention to request an extension for the
forms currently used by marketers to
apply for exemption from market
promotion assessments under 26
marketing order programs.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by December 6, 2010.
Additional Information: Contact
Sasha Nel, Marketing Specialist,
Marketing Order Administration
Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs,
AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., Stop 0237, Room 1406–S,
Washington, DC 20250–0237; Tel: (202)
205–2829, E-mail:
sasha.nel@ams.usda.gov.
Small businesses may request
information on this notice by contacting
Antoinette Carter, Marketing Order
Administration Branch, Fruit and
Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 0237,
Room 1406–S, Washington, DC 20250–
0237; Tel: (202) 690–3919; or E-mail:
antoinette.carter@ams.usda.gov.
Comments: Comments are welcome
and should reference the docket number
and the date and page number of this
issue of the Federal Register, as well as
the appropriate Marketing Order
number. Comments may be submitted
by mail to the Docket Clerk, Fruit and
Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 0237,
Room 1406–S, Washington, DC 20250–
0237, or online at https://
www.regulations.gov. All comments
received will be available for public
inspection in the Office of the Docket
Clerk during regular USDA business
hours, or they can be viewed at
https://www.regulations.gov.
All comments to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval, and will become a
matter of public record.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Organic Handler Market
Promotion Assessment Exemption
under 26 Federal Marketing Orders.
OMB Number: 0581–0216.
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Expiration Date of Approval: February
21, 2011.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently-approved information
collection.
Abstract: Marketing Order (Order)
programs provide an opportunity for
producers of fresh fruit, vegetables, and
specialty crops in specified production
areas to work together to solve
marketing problems that cannot be
solved individually.
Under the Agricultural Marketing
Agreement Act of 1937 as amended (7
U.S.C. 601–674), Orders may authorize
production and marketing research,
including paid advertising, to promote
various commodities, which is paid for
by assessments that are levied on the
handlers who are regulated by the
Orders.
On May 13, 2002, the Federal
Agriculture Improvement and Reform
Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7201) was
amended by the Farm Security and
Rural Investment Act (7 U.S.C. 7901),
exempting any person who handles or
markets solely 100 percent organic
products from paying these assessments
with respect to any agricultural
commodity that is produced on a
certified organic farm, as defined in the
Organic Foods Production Act of 1990
(7 U.S.C. 6502). A certified organic
handler can apply for this exemption by
completing a ‘‘Certified Organic Handler
Application for Exemption from Market
Promotion Assessments Paid Under
Federal Marketing Orders,’’ and
submitting it to the applicable
Marketing Order Committee or Board.
Section 900.700 of the regulations (7
CFR part 900.700) provides for
exemption from assessments. This
notice applies to the following
Marketing Order programs: 7 CFR parts
906, Oranges and grapefruit grown in
Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas; 915,
Avocados grown in south Florida; 916,
Nectarines grown in California; 917,
Fresh pears and peaches grown in
California; 922, Apricots grown in
designated counties in Washington; 923,
Sweet cherries grown in designated
counties in Washington; 924, Fresh
prunes grown in designated counties in
Washington and in Umatilla County,
Oregon; 925, Grapes grown in a
designated area of southeastern
California; 927, Pears grown in Oregon
and Washington; 929, Cranberries
grown in Massachusetts, Rhode Island,
Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin,
Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon,
Washington, and Long Island in New
York; 930, Tart cherries grown in
Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania,
Oregon, Utah, Washington, and
Wisconsin; 932, Olives grown in
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California; 947, Irish potatoes grown in
Modoc and Siskiyou Counties,
California and in all counties in Oregon,
except Malheur County; 948, Irish
potatoes grown in Colorado; 955,
Vidalia onions grown in Georgia; 956,
Sweet onions grown in the Walla Walla
Valley of southeast Washington and
northeast Oregon; 958, Onions grown in
certain designated counties in Idaho,
and Malheur County, Oregon; 959,
Onions grown in South Texas; 966,
Tomatoes grown in Florida; 981,
Almonds grown in California; 982,
Hazelnuts grown in Oregon and
Washington; 984, Walnuts grown in
California; 985, Marketing order
regulating the handling of spearmint oil
produced in Washington, Idaho,
Oregon, and parts of Nevada and Utah;
987, Domestic dates produced or packed
in Riverside County, California; 989,
Raisins produced from grapes grown in
California; and 993, Dried prunes
produced in California.
The information collected is used
only by authorized Marketing Order
Committee or Board employees, who are
the primary users of the information,
and by authorized representatives of the
USDA, including the AMS Fruit and
Vegetable Programs’ regional and
headquarters staff, who are the
secondary users of the information.
Estimate of Burden: The public
reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 30
minutes per response.
Respondents: Respondents are eligible
certified organic handlers.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
65.
Estimated Number of Total Annual
Responses: 65.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 33 hours.
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the Agency,
including whether the information will
have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of
the Agency’s estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3)
ways to enhance the quality, utility and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information
technology.
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Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 193 / Wednesday, October 6, 2010 / Notices
Dated: September 30, 2010.
David R. Shipman,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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Board for International Food and
Agricultural Development; One
Hundred and Sixtieth Meeting; Notice
of Meeting
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, notice is hereby given of
the one hundred and sixtieth meeting of
the Board for International Food and
Agricultural Development (BIFAD). The
meeting will be held from 8:15 a.m. to
4 p.m. on October 12, 2010 at the Des
Moines Marriott Downtown located at
700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.
The meeting venue is in the Marriott
Hotel’s Iowa Ballroom, Salons A, B, and
C located on the second floor. ‘‘Higher
Education: A Critical Partner in Global
Food Security’’ will be the central theme
of the October meeting.
Dr. Robert Easter, Chairman of BIFAD,
will preside over the proceedings. Dr.
Easter is Interim Chancellor and
Provost, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign.
On May 20 of this year, the
Administration officially rolled out its
global food security strategy, known as
‘‘Feed the Future.’’ This new initiative
has generated considerable anticipation
within the higher education community,
especially since one of the Agency’s
main program pillars will be expansion
of research and development to increase
agricultural productivity globally. As
part of the plan to increase agricultural
research, USAID and USDA have
developed the Borlaug Initiative.
Concurrently, USAID is undertaking a
Science and Technology Initiative to
improve dramatically its scientific
capacity to carry out Feed the Future
and other critical global development
challenges that increasingly necessitate
scientific analysis. The 160th BIFAD
meeting will review these efforts and
provide a forum to advance the dialogue
between the Title XII community and
their Federal partners.
To set the stage for the day’s
activities, the Board will begin with a
presentation by Dr. Allen C.
Christensen, past Board member and
Director of the Benson Agricultural and
Food Institute at Brigham Young
University. Dr Christensen will provide
a historical perspective on important
contributions Title XII and universities
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have made over the years, particularly
during the last global food crisis 25–30
years ago, toward improving the plight
of the small, rural farmer in developing
countries. The lessons learned over the
years can have an important impact for
moving forward with a new global food
security policy paradigm.
With Dr. Christensen’s presentation as
the backdrop, the Board will then move
forward to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding that outlines strategic
areas of cooperation on science and
technology in development over the
coming months. Signing on behalf of
USAID will be Dr. Alex Dehgan, the
Agency’s Chief Scientist and Director of
the Agency’s new Office of Science and
Technology. Signing for BIFAD will be
Chairman Robert Easter. Dr. Dehgan will
make remarks regarding USAID’s
strategic priority on ‘‘Transforming
Development through Science,
Technology and Innovation (STI).’’
After the signing ceremony, the Board
will then proceed to its main theme of
the meeting, highlighting the potential
role of universities in the
Administration’s Feed the Future
Initiative and USAID’s renewed STI
focus. This session will last two hours
and provide an opportunity for the Title
XII community to learn more about the
Administration’s global food security
strategy while demonstrating the value
added of greater university engagement.
A panel of USAID and USDA speakers
will discuss an array of plans and ideas
under development for addressing
global agricultural problems. A panel
focusing on the role of research and
representing the Title XII community
will follow. It is expected that a Director
of a Managing Entity of a Collaborative
Research Support Program (CRSP) will
participate on the panel and explain
how the CRSP model can help achieve
research goals of Feed the Future.
Another panel member will discuss how
the Africa-U.S. Higher Education
Initiative can build agricultural capacity
in Sub-Saharan African universities for
sustainable agricultural development.
One or two Deans of Land-Grant
universities will round out the panel.
Their message will highlight how
universities have responded to change
and have been in the vanguard of new
approaches, processes, technologies,
etc., in the functional areas of teaching,
research, and extension for addressing
global problems.
The Board will then move into the
public comment period. At the
conclusion of comments from the
public, the Board will recess for an
executive luncheon (closed to the
public).
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When the Board re-convenes, it will
hear a panel discussion on the recent
workshop conducted by the Minority
Serving Institutions Task Force,
established by BIFAD last year to
rejuvenate the partnership between
USAID and Minority Serving
Institutions. The panel will be
moderated by Board member William
DeLauder, who chairs the Task Force.
The Board will then hear a report on
the activities of the Haiti Task Force,
which the Board established in 2010 in
response to the tragic earthquake in
Haiti. The Task Force is chaired by
Board member Elsa Murano, who will
present a proposal for the long-term
rebuilding of Haiti’s agricultural system.
After the Haiti Task Force
presentation, BIFAD will hear two short
reports summarizing efforts to build
agricultural higher education capacity
in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Title
XII institutions continue to play an
important role in helping the civilian
populations of these countries improve
agricultural productivity amidst past
and ongoing hostilities.
The Board will wrap up its day’s
proceedings with an update on the Title
XII report to Congress for FY 2009. The
presentation will be made by John
Becker, USAID/ODP. The Title XII
annual report to Congress is required by
Title XII of the Foreign Assistance Act,
and provides an opportunity for
BIFAD’s views to be incorporated in the
report.
After the presentations are concluded
for the day, but before adjournment, the
Board will provide another opportunity
for public comment.
The Board meeting is open to the
public. The Board welcomes open
dialogue to promote greater focus on
critical issues facing USAID, the role of
universities in development, and
applications of U.S. scientific, technical
and institutional capabilities to
international agriculture. Note on Public
Comments: Due to time constraints
public comments to the Board will be
limited to three (3) minutes to
accommodate as many as possible. It is
preferred to have requests for comments
submitted to the Board in writing. Two
periods for public comment will be
provided during the Board meeting—
just before lunch and adjournment.
Those wishing to attend the meeting
or obtain additional information about
BIFAD should contact Dr. Ronald S.
Senykoff, Executive Director and
Designated Federal Officer for BIFAD.
Write him in care of the U.S. Agency for
International Development, Ronald
Reagan Building, Office of Development
Partners, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue,
NW., Room 6.7–153, Washington, DC
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-FV-10-0069; FV10-900-1NC]
Notice of Request for Extension of the Organic Assessment
Exemption
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing
Service's (AMS) intention to request an extension for the forms
currently used by marketers to apply for exemption from market
promotion assessments under 26 marketing order programs.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 6, 2010.
Additional Information: Contact Sasha Nel, Marketing Specialist,
Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs,
AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 0237, Room 1406-S,
Washington, DC 20250-0237; Tel: (202) 205-2829, E-mail:
sasha.nel@ams.usda.gov.
Small businesses may request information on this notice by
contacting Antoinette Carter, Marketing Order Administration Branch,
Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Stop 0237, Room 1406-S, Washington, DC 20250-0237; Tel: (202) 690-3919;
or E-mail: antoinette.carter@ams.usda.gov.
Comments: Comments are welcome and should reference the docket
number and the date and page number of this issue of the Federal
Register, as well as the appropriate Marketing Order number. Comments
may be submitted by mail to the Docket Clerk, Fruit and Vegetable
Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 0237, Room
1406-S, Washington, DC 20250-0237, or online at https://www.regulations.gov. All comments received will be available for public
inspection in the Office of the Docket Clerk during regular USDA
business hours, or they can be viewed at https://www.regulations.gov.
All comments to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for OMB approval, and will become a matter of public record.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Organic Handler Market Promotion Assessment Exemption under
26 Federal Marketing Orders.
OMB Number: 0581-0216.
Expiration Date of Approval: February 21, 2011.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently-approved information
collection.
Abstract: Marketing Order (Order) programs provide an opportunity
for producers of fresh fruit, vegetables, and specialty crops in
specified production areas to work together to solve marketing problems
that cannot be solved individually.
Under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 as amended
(7 U.S.C. 601-674), Orders may authorize production and marketing
research, including paid advertising, to promote various commodities,
which is paid for by assessments that are levied on the handlers who
are regulated by the Orders.
On May 13, 2002, the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act
of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7201) was amended by the Farm Security and Rural
Investment Act (7 U.S.C. 7901), exempting any person who handles or
markets solely 100 percent organic products from paying these
assessments with respect to any agricultural commodity that is produced
on a certified organic farm, as defined in the Organic Foods Production
Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6502). A certified organic handler can apply for
this exemption by completing a ``Certified Organic Handler Application
for Exemption from Market Promotion Assessments Paid Under Federal
Marketing Orders,'' and submitting it to the applicable Marketing Order
Committee or Board.
Section 900.700 of the regulations (7 CFR part 900.700) provides
for exemption from assessments. This notice applies to the following
Marketing Order programs: 7 CFR parts 906, Oranges and grapefruit grown
in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas; 915, Avocados grown in south
Florida; 916, Nectarines grown in California; 917, Fresh pears and
peaches grown in California; 922, Apricots grown in designated counties
in Washington; 923, Sweet cherries grown in designated counties in
Washington; 924, Fresh prunes grown in designated counties in
Washington and in Umatilla County, Oregon; 925, Grapes grown in a
designated area of southeastern California; 927, Pears grown in Oregon
and Washington; 929, Cranberries grown in Massachusetts, Rhode Island,
Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon,
Washington, and Long Island in New York; 930, Tart cherries grown in
Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and
Wisconsin; 932, Olives grown in California; 947, Irish potatoes grown
in Modoc and Siskiyou Counties, California and in all counties in
Oregon, except Malheur County; 948, Irish potatoes grown in Colorado;
955, Vidalia onions grown in Georgia; 956, Sweet onions grown in the
Walla Walla Valley of southeast Washington and northeast Oregon; 958,
Onions grown in certain designated counties in Idaho, and Malheur
County, Oregon; 959, Onions grown in South Texas; 966, Tomatoes grown
in Florida; 981, Almonds grown in California; 982, Hazelnuts grown in
Oregon and Washington; 984, Walnuts grown in California; 985, Marketing
order regulating the handling of spearmint oil produced in Washington,
Idaho, Oregon, and parts of Nevada and Utah; 987, Domestic dates
produced or packed in Riverside County, California; 989, Raisins
produced from grapes grown in California; and 993, Dried prunes
produced in California.
The information collected is used only by authorized Marketing
Order Committee or Board employees, who are the primary users of the
information, and by authorized representatives of the USDA, including
the AMS Fruit and Vegetable Programs' regional and headquarters staff,
who are the secondary users of the information.
Estimate of Burden: The public reporting burden for this collection
of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response.
Respondents: Respondents are eligible certified organic handlers.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 65.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 65.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 33 hours.
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Agency, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
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Dated: September 30, 2010.
David R. Shipman,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-25063 Filed 10-5-10; 8:45 am]
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