Brucellosis Class Free States and Certified Brucellosis-Free Herds; Revisions to Testing and Certification Requirements, 6322-6323 [2011-2507]

Download as PDF 6322 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 24 / Friday, February 4, 2011 / Rules and Regulations procuring agencies to procure designated items composed of the highest percentage of biobased content practicable or such products that comply with the regulations issued under section 103 of Public Law 100– 556 (42 U.S.C. 6914b–1), consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition, considering these guidelines. Procuring agencies may decide not to procure such products if they are not reasonably priced or readily available or do not meet specified or reasonable performance standards. * * * * * ■ 5. Section 2902.4 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(2)(ii) to read as follows: § 2902.4 Procurement programs. * * * * * (b) * * * (2) * * * (ii) A policy of setting minimum biobased products content specifications in such a way as to assure that the biobased products content required is consistent with section 9002 and the requirements of the guidelines in this part except when such items: (A) Are not available within a reasonable time; (B) Fail to meet performance standards for the use to which they will be put, or the reasonable performance standards of the Federal agency; or (C) Are available only at an unreasonable price. * * * * * ■ 6. Section 2902.5 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(1) to read as follows: § 2902.5 Item designation. * * * * * (c) Exclusions. (1) Motor vehicle fuels, heating oil, and electricity are excluded by statute from this program. * * * * * ■ 7. Section 2902.6 is amended by revising the first sentence of paragraph (a) and by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows: jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with RULES § 2902.6 Providing product information to Federal agencies. (a) Informational Web site. An informational USDA Web site implementing section 9002 can be found at: https://www.biopreferred.gov. * * * (b) Advertising, labeling and marketing claims. Manufacturers and vendors are reminded that their advertising, labeling, and other marketing claims, including claims regarding health and environmental benefits of the product, must conform to VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:40 Feb 03, 2011 Jkt 223001 the Federal Trade Commission ‘‘Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims,’’ 16 CFR part 260 (see: https:// www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/ waisidx_08/16cfr260_08.html). For further requirements, click on the link to the ‘‘Guidelines for Marketing the BioPreferred Program.’’ 8. Section 2902.8 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows: ■ § 2902.8 Determining life cycle costs, environmental and health benefits, and performance. (a) Providing information on life cycle costs and environmental and health benefits. Federal agencies may not require manufacturers or vendors of biobased products to provide to procuring agencies more data than would be required to be provided by other manufacturers or vendors offering products for sale to a procuring agency, other than data confirming the biobased contents of the products, as a condition of the purchase of biobased products from the manufacturer or vendor. * * * * * 9. Section 2902.9 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(1) to read as follows: ■ § 2902.9 Funding for testing. * * * * * (b) * * * (1) Subject to the availability of funds and paragraph (a) of this section, USDA will announce annually the solicitation of proposals for cost sharing for life cycle costs, environmental and health benefits, and performance testing of biobased products in accordance with the standards set forth in § 2902.8 to carry out this program. Information regarding the submission of proposals for cost sharing also will be posted on the USDA informational Web site, https://www.biopreferred.gov. * * * * * Dated: January 25, 2011. Pearlie S. Reed, Assistant Secretary for Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture. [FR Doc. 2011–2017 Filed 2–3–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–93–P PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 9 CFR Part 78 [Docket No. APHIS–2009–0083] RIN 0579–AD22 Brucellosis Class Free States and Certified Brucellosis-Free Herds; Revisions to Testing and Certification Requirements Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Interim rule; extension of comment period. AGENCY: We are extending the comment period for an interim rule modifying brucellosis testing, classification, and certification requirements for certain Class Free States. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before March 11, 2011. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/ component/ main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS2009-0083 to submit or view comments and to view supporting and related materials available electronically. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send one copy of your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2009–0083, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road, Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. APHIS– 2009–0083. Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on this docket in our reading room. The reading room is located in room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 690–2817 before coming. Other Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at https://www.aphis.usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Debbi Donch, National Brucellosis Program Staff, National Center for Animal Health Programs, VS, APHIS, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04FER1.SGM 04FER1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 24 / Friday, February 4, 2011 / Rules and Regulations 4700 River Road, Unit 43, Riverdale, MD 20737–1231; (301) 734–6954. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION On December 27, 2010, we published in the Federal Register (75 FR 81090–81096, Docket No. APHIS–2009–0083) an interim rule that amended the brucellosis regulations to reduce the amount of testing required to maintain Class Free status for States that have been Class Free for 5 or more years and that also have no Brucella abortus in wildlife. The interim rule also removed the provision for automatic reclassification of any Class Free State or area to a lower status if two or more herds are found to have brucellosis within a 2-year period or if a single brucellosis-affected herd is not depopulated within 60 days. Further, the interim rule reduced the age at which cattle are included in herd blood tests. The interim rule also added a requirement that any Class Free State or area with Brucella abortus in wildlife must develop and implement a brucellosis management plan approved by the Administrator in order to maintain Class Free status. Finally, the interim rule provided an alternative testing protocol for maintaining the certified brucellosis-free status of dairy herds, which will give producers more flexibility for the herd certification process. Comments on the interim rule were currently required to be received on or before February 25, 2011. We are extending the comment period on Docket No. APHIS–2009–0083 for an additional 14 days. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: 7 U.S.C. 8301–8317; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.4. Done in Washington, DC, this 31st day of January 2011. Gregory L. Parham, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2011–2507 Filed 2–3–11; 8:45 am] jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with RULES BILLING CODE 3410–34–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:40 Feb 03, 2011 Jkt 223001 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2010–0068; Directorate Identifier 2010–NE–05–AD; Amendment 39– 16580; AD 2011–02–07] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6–45 and CF6–50 Series Turbofan Engines Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. AGENCY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for General Electric Company (GE) CF6–45 and CF6–50 series turbofan engines with certain low-pressure turbine (LPT) rotor stage 3 disks installed. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive borescope inspections of the highpressure turbine (HPT) rotor stage 1 and stage 2 blades for wear and damage, including excessive airfoil material loss. That AD also requires fluorescentpenetrant inspection (FPI) of the LPT rotor stage 3 disk under certain conditions and removal of the disk from service before further flight if found cracked. That AD also requires repetitive exhaust gas temperature (EGT) system checks (inspections). This AD requires HPT rotor stage 1 and stage 2 blade inspections and EGT system inspections. This AD also requires FPI of the LPT rotor stage 3 disk under certain conditions, removal of the disk from service before further flight if found cracked, and an ultrasonic inspection (UI) of the LPT rotor stage 3 disk forward spacer arm. This AD also requires initial and repetitive engine core vibration surveys and reporting to the FAA any crack findings, disks that fail the UI, and engines that fail the engine core vibration survey. This AD was prompted by reports received of additional causes of HPT rotor imbalance not addressed in AD 2010–12–10, and two additional LPT rotor stage 3 disk events. We are issuing this AD to prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective February 22, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of February 22, 2011. We must receive any comments on this AD by March 21, 2011. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 6323 You may send comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. ADDRESSES: Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tomasz Rakowski, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–7735; fax: 781–238– 7199; e-mail: tomasz.rakowski@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On June 4, 2010, we issued AD 2010– 12–10, Amendment 39–16331 (75 FR 32649, June 9, 2010), for CF6–45 and CF6–50 series turbofan engines with certain LPT rotor stage 3 disks installed. That AD requires initial and repetitive borescope inspections of the HPT rotor stage 1 and stage 2 blades for wear and damage, including excessive airfoil material loss. That AD also requires FPI of the LPT rotor stage 3 disk under certain conditions, removal of the disk from service before further flight if found cracked, and repetitive EGT system checks (inspections). That AD resulted from reports received of two additional LPT rotor stage 3 disk events since the original AD 2010–06–15, Amendment 39–16240 (75 FR 12661, March 17, 2010) was issued. We issued those ADs to prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane. E:\FR\FM\04FER1.SGM 04FER1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 24 (Friday, February 4, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 6322-6323]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-2507]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

9 CFR Part 78

[Docket No. APHIS-2009-0083]
RIN 0579-AD22


Brucellosis Class Free States and Certified Brucellosis-Free 
Herds; Revisions to Testing and Certification Requirements

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Interim rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: We are extending the comment period for an interim rule 
modifying brucellosis testing, classification, and certification 
requirements for certain Class Free States. This action will allow 
interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.

DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before March 
11, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS-2009-0083 to submit or view comments and 
to view supporting and related materials available electronically.
     Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send one copy of 
your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2009-0083, Regulatory Analysis and 
Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road, Unit 118, 
Riverdale, MD 20737-1238. Please state that your comment refers to 
Docket No. APHIS-2009-0083.
    Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on this 
docket in our reading room. The reading room is located in room 1141 of 
the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to 
help you, please call (202) 690-2817 before coming.
    Other Information: Additional information about APHIS and its 
programs is available on the Internet at https://www.aphis.usda.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Debbi Donch, National Brucellosis 
Program Staff, National Center for Animal Health Programs, VS, APHIS,

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4700 River Road, Unit 43, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231; (301) 734-6954.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 27, 2010, we published in the 
Federal Register (75 FR 81090-81096, Docket No. APHIS-2009-0083) an 
interim rule that amended the brucellosis regulations to reduce the 
amount of testing required to maintain Class Free status for States 
that have been Class Free for 5 or more years and that also have no 
Brucella abortus in wildlife. The interim rule also removed the 
provision for automatic reclassification of any Class Free State or 
area to a lower status if two or more herds are found to have 
brucellosis within a 2-year period or if a single brucellosis-affected 
herd is not depopulated within 60 days. Further, the interim rule 
reduced the age at which cattle are included in herd blood tests. The 
interim rule also added a requirement that any Class Free State or area 
with Brucella abortus in wildlife must develop and implement a 
brucellosis management plan approved by the Administrator in order to 
maintain Class Free status. Finally, the interim rule provided an 
alternative testing protocol for maintaining the certified brucellosis-
free status of dairy herds, which will give producers more flexibility 
for the herd certification process.
    Comments on the interim rule were currently required to be received 
on or before February 25, 2011. We are extending the comment period on 
Docket No. APHIS-2009-0083 for an additional 14 days. This action will 
allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit 
comments.

    Authority:  7 U.S.C. 8301-8317; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.4.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 31st day of January 2011.
Gregory L. Parham,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-2507 Filed 2-3-11; 8:45 am]
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