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risk assessment identified
Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis
capitata) and the Chilean red mite
(Brevipalpis chilensis) as pests having a
high risk potential. Since the pest risk
assessment was prepared, all of Chile
has been recognized as a pest-free area
for Mediterranean fruit fly. The
treatment schedule that would be
required for figs has been found to be
highly effective for all stages of Chilean
red mite on grapes, and the efficacy can
be extrapolated to include figs. Methyl
bromide is a gas and can penetrate the
ostiole of the fig. Furthermore, the
Chilean red mite is a surface feeder that
lays its eggs in cracks and crevices that
are exposed to the air and, thus, to
methyl bromide when fumigated.
The commenter stated that the
diseases of fresh figs in Chile should be
compared to the diseases in the United
States to determine whether or not they
are the same strain. The commenter was
concerned that the taxa of microbial and
fungal pathogens identified as present
in Chile might, if incompletely
identified, be different from taxa already
present in the United States, and that
the pest risk assessment would not,
therefore, have taken the risk associated
with those specific pathogens into
account.
We agree that different strains of
pathogens that are epidemiologically
significant may exist; however, we
found no information indicating that
this was the case for any of the
pathogens known to be present in both
Chile and the United States. When
assessing risk, we may consider
incompletely identified taxa at a higher
taxonomic level if the higher taxon (i.e.,
the entire genus or family) is not present
in the United States, or if specific
evidence indicates that the unidentified
taxon is different from the ones in the
United States. In this case, because we
found no evidence that these
incompletely identified taxa are
different from the taxa present in the
United States, we did not analyze them
further. If pests identified to more
specific taxa are intercepted in the
future, we may reevaluate their risk.
The commenter expressed concern
that the proposed methyl bromide
treatment schedule could produce an
unpalatable fruit, which might result in
a reduced market price for all figs,
imported and domestic. The commenter
also expressed concern that if a lower
dose was used to treat fresh figs to
improve their shelf life, there is still a
risk that the mites could survive.
APHIS does not alter treatment doses
due to phytotoxicity to the commodity.
Treatments for the pests are based on
research on the individual pests and are
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not changed unless the change is
supported by data showing the efficacy
of the new dose.
The commenter expressed concern
that the generic surface pest treatment
schedules, including the one proposed
for fresh figs from Chile, might not be
adequate to kill the Chilean red mite.
The commenter stated that the
California cherry and strawberry
industries both had to use higher doses
of methyl bromide to solve mite
problems in their export programs.
The Chilean red mite, which belongs
to the family Tenuipalpidae, is not
present in California; the mites in
California produce are likely to be
spider mites of the family
Tetranychidae, and would require
different treatment. The treatment
schedule proposed for figs from Chile
has been shown to be effective for
Chilean red mite. As with other fruit
imports, we will monitor the pest levels
and if we determine that risks are such
as would require adjusting the treatment
dose or duration, we will take the
appropriate action.
The commenter stated that a
treatment schedule specific to figs
should be established for the treatment
of Mediterranean fruit fly, for purposes
of phytotoxicity and the tolerance of
Mediterranean fruit fly relative to other
target insects, including mites.
As we explained above, since the
publication of the pest risk assessment,
all of Chile has been recognized as a
pest-free area for Mediterranean fruit
fly. There is no need to develop a
specific treatment schedule for use on
figs from that country.
Therefore, in accordance with the
regulations in § 319.56–4(c)(2)(ii), we
are announcing our decision to begin
issuing permits for the importation into
the continental United States of fresh
figs from Chile subject to the following
phytosanitary measures:
• Each shipment of figs must be
accompanied by a phytosanitary
certificate. The phytosanitary certificate
must be issued by the national plant
protection organization of Chile.
• The shipment must be fumigated
with methyl bromide using treatment
schedule T–101–i–2–1 in accordance
with 7 CFR part 305.
• The figs must be a commercial
consignment as defined in 7 CFR
319.56–2.
These conditions will be listed in the
Fruits and Vegetables Import
Requirements database (available at
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/favir). In
addition to those specific measures, the
fresh figs will be subject to the general
requirements listed in § 319.56–3 that
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are applicable to the importation of all
fruits and vegetables.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 450, 7701–7772, and
7781–7786; 21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 7 CFR
2.22, 2.80, and 371.3.
Done in Washington, DC, this 29th day of
March 2011.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Shasta County Resource Advisory
Committee
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Shasta County Resource
Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet at
the USDA Service Center in Redding,
California, on April 27, 2011, from 8:30
a.m. to 12 noon. The purpose of this
meeting is to discuss project updates
and proposals, and information on
monitoring efforts for the upcoming
year.
SUMMARY:
Wednesday, April 27 at 8:30 a.m.
The meeting will be held at
the USDA Service Center, 3644 Avtech
Parkway, Redding, California 96002.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Designated Federal Official, Donna
Harmon at (530) 226–2595 or
dharmon@fs.fed.us.
DATES:
ADDRESSES:
The
meeting is open to the public. Public
input sessions will be provided and
individuals will have the opportunity to
address the Shasta County Resource
Advisory Committee.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: March 28, 2011.
Arlen P. Cravens,
Acting Forest Supervisor, Shasta-Trinity
National Forest.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Ouachita-Ozark Resource Advisory
Committee
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Ouachita-Ozark Resource
Advisory Committee will meet in
Barling, Arkansas. The committee is
SUMMARY:
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meeting as authorized under the Secure
Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (Pub. L. 110–343)
and in compliance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act. The purpose
is to discuss general information, review
proposals, review updates on current or
completed Title II projects, and to set
next meeting agenda.
The meeting will be held on May
3, 2011, beginning at 6 p.m. and ending
at approximately 9 p.m.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Utilities Service
Announcement of Grant Application
Deadlines and Funding Levels
AGENCY:
Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
Notice of Funds Availability
(NOFA).
ACTION:
DATES:
The meeting will be held at
the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River
Valley Nature Center, 8300 Wells Lake
Road, Barling, Arkansas.
Written comments should be sent to:
Caroline Mitchell, Committee
Coordinator, USDA, Ouachita National
Forest, P.O. Box 1270, Hot Springs, AR
71902. Comments may also be sent via
e-mail to carolinemitchell@fs.fed.us or
via facsimile to 501–321–5399.
All comments, including names and
addresses when provided, are placed in
the record and are available for public
inspection and copying. The public may
inspect comments received at 100
Reserve Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901.
Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to
501–321–5202 to facilitate entry into the
building.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Caroline Mitchell, Committee
Coordinator, USDA, Ouachita National
Forest, P.O. Box 1270, Hot Springs, AR
71902. (501–321–5318). Individuals
who use telecommunication devices for
the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–
800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8
p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday
through Friday.
The
meeting is open to the public.
Committee discussion is limited to
Forest Service staff, Committee
members, and elected officials.
However, persons who wish to bring
matters to the attention of the
Committee may file written statements
with the Committee staff before or after
the meeting. Individuals wishing to
speak or propose agenda items must
send their names and proposals to Bill
Pell, DFO, P.O. Box 1270, Hot Springs,
AR 71902.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: March 29, 2011.
Bill Pell,
Designated Federal Official.
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The Rural Utilities Service
(RUS), an agency of the United States
Department of Agriculture, announces
the Delta Health Care Services Grant
Program application window. In
addition to announcing the application
window, RUS announces the
availability of $3,000,000 in grant funds
to be competitively awarded for the
Delta Health Care Services Grant
Program.
SUMMARY:
You may submit completed
applications for grants according to the
following deadlines:
• Paper copies must carry proof of
shipping no later than June 3, 2011 to
be eligible for grant funding. Late
applications are not eligible for grant
funding.
• Electronic copies must be received
by June 3, 2011.
DATES:
You may obtain application
guides and materials for the Delta
Health Care Services grants the
following ways:
• The Internet at the RUS
Telecommunications Programs
Web site: https://
www.rurdev.usda.gov/
utp_deltahealthcare.html.
• You may also request application
guides and materials from RUS by
contacting, RUS Office of the Program
Advisor at (202) 720–8427.
You may submit:
• Completed paper applications for
Delta Health Care Services grants to the
Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Department
of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave.,
SW., Room 2919, STOP 1541,
Washington, DC 20250–1550.
Applications should be marked
‘‘Attention: Program Advisor—
Telecommunications Program.’’
• Electronic grant applications at
https://www.grants.gov/ (Grants.gov),
following the instructions you find on
that Web site.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Craig R. Wulf, Program Advisor—
Telecommunications Program, Rural
Utilities Service, 1400 Independence
Ave., SW., Room 2919, STOP 1541,
Washington, DC 20250–1550; telephone:
202–720–8427, fax: 202–720–2734.
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EO 13175 Consultations and
Coordination With Indian Tribal
Governments
To introduce tribes and tribal leaders
in the Delta Region to this program
USDA hosted a teleconference on
December 7, 2010. USDA extended an
invitation to Tribal Leaders of the six
Federally recognized Tribes in
Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama on
November 30, 2010. Through this call
USDA aimed to review, discuss, and
open the door for consultation on this
program, in case the tribes brought
forward any unanticipated concerns
regarding the draft NOFA provisions of
the Delta Health Care Services Grant
Program, authorized under Section
379G of the Consolidated Farm and
Rural Development Act. Three of the six
tribes participated on the teleconference
on December 7, 2010. It was explained
that eligible grant applicants are limited
to consortiums or groups of regional
institutions of higher education,
academic health and research institutes,
and economic development entities
located in the Delta Region that have
experience in addressing the health care
issues in the region. It was also
articulated that eligible consortiums
may include participation with Indian
Tribes. The Tribal Leaders did not
express any perceived negative impact
regarding the draft, and were given
appropriate Rural Development contact
information should they have any future
concerns regarding the NOFA. As a
result of this teleconference, USDA has
assessed the impact of this NOFA on
Indian Tribal Governments in the Delta
Region, and has concluded that this
NOFA will not negatively affect the
Federally recognized Tribes in the
region, or impose substantial direct
compliance costs on Indian Tribal
Governments, nor preempt tribal law.
Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act
requires Federal Agencies to seek and
obtain Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval before
undertaking a collection of information
directed to ten or more persons. In
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35), the agency conducted an
analysis to determine the universe of
respondents that could meet the
eligibility requirements to apply for the
Delta Health Care Services Grant
Program. It was determined that the
eligible number of entities in the Delta
Region was fewer than nine and in
accordance with 5 CFR 1320 the agency
has not obtained OMB approval of the
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Ouachita-Ozark Resource Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Ouachita-Ozark Resource Advisory Committee will meet in
Barling, Arkansas. The committee is
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meeting as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community
Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110-343) and in compliance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose is to discuss general
information, review proposals, review updates on current or completed
Title II projects, and to set next meeting agenda.
DATES: The meeting will be held on May 3, 2011, beginning at 6 p.m. and
ending at approximately 9 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas
River Valley Nature Center, 8300 Wells Lake Road, Barling, Arkansas.
Written comments should be sent to: Caroline Mitchell, Committee
Coordinator, USDA, Ouachita National Forest, P.O. Box 1270, Hot
Springs, AR 71902. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to
carolinemitchell@fs.fed.us or via facsimile to 501-321-5399.
All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are
placed in the record and are available for public inspection and
copying. The public may inspect comments received at 100 Reserve
Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to
501-321-5202 to facilitate entry into the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Caroline Mitchell, Committee
Coordinator, USDA, Ouachita National Forest, P.O. Box 1270, Hot
Springs, AR 71902. (501-321-5318). Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8
p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Committee
discussion is limited to Forest Service staff, Committee members, and
elected officials. However, persons who wish to bring matters to the
attention of the Committee may file written statements with the
Committee staff before or after the meeting. Individuals wishing to
speak or propose agenda items must send their names and proposals to
Bill Pell, DFO, P.O. Box 1270, Hot Springs, AR 71902.
Dated: March 29, 2011.
Bill Pell,
Designated Federal Official.
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