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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
7 CFR Parts 2902, 3201, and 3202
RIN 0503–AA41
BioPreferred Program
Office of Procurement and
Property Management, USDA.
ACTION: Direct final rule.
AGENCY:
The U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) is taking direct final
action to relocate the BioPreferred
Program, established under the
authority of section 9002 of the Farm
Security and Rural Investment Act of
2002 (FSRIA), as amended by the Food,
Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
(FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 81027, from chapter
XXIX of title 7 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) to chapter XXXII of
title 7 of the CFR.
DATES: This rule is effective October 28,
2011. Submit comments on the direct
final rule by September 28, 2011. If we
receive any timely significant adverse
comment, we will withdraw this final
rule in part or in whole by publication
of a document in the Federal Register
within 30 days after the comment
period ends.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by any of the following methods. All
submissions received must include the
agency name and Regulatory
Information Number (RIN). The RIN for
this rulemaking is 0503–AA41. Also,
please identify submittals as pertaining
to the ‘‘Redesignation of the
BioPreferred Program.’’
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• E-mail: biopreferred@usda.gov.
Include RIN number 0503–AA41 and
‘‘Redesignation of the BioPreferred
Program’’ on the subject line. Please
include your name and address in your
message.
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• Mail/commercial/hand delivery:
Mail or deliver your comments to: Ron
Buckhalt, USDA, Office of Procurement
and Property Management, Room 361,
Reporters Building, 300 7th St., SW.,
Washington, DC 20024.
• Persons with disabilities who
require alternative means for
communication for regulatory
information (Braille, large print,
audiotape, etc.) should contact the
USDA TARGET Center at (202) 720–
2600 (voice) and (202) 690–0942 (TTY).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron
Buckhalt, USDA, Office of Procurement
and Property Management, Room 361,
Reporters Building, 300 7th St., SW.,
Washington, DC 20024; e-mail:
biopreferred@usda.gov; phone (202)
205–4008. Information regarding the
Federal biobased preferred procurement
program (one part of the BioPreferred
Program) is available on the Internet at
https://www.biopreferred.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background and Purpose of the Final
Rule
The USDA BioPreferred Program
provides for the preferred procurement
of biobased products by Federal
agencies as well as a voluntary labeling
program for biobased products. The
BioPreferred Program was established
under the authority of section 9002 of
the Farm Security and Rural Investment
Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102, as
amended by the Food, Conservation,
and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA). USDA’s
Office of Energy Policy and New Uses
(OEPNU) began development of the
regulatory framework to implement the
BioPreferred Program soon after passage
of FSRIA and promulgated the
‘‘Guidelines for Designating Biobased
Products for Federal Procurement’’ on
January 11, 2005. The Guidelines are
contained in part 2902 of chapter XXIX
of title 7 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) and that chapter is
assigned to OEPNU. In addition to the
Guidelines, OEPNU completed, and
added to part 2902, regulations
designating 33 categories of biobased
products for Federal procurement
preference.
In October, 2008, the regulatory
development and implementation
efforts for the BioPreferred Program
were transferred from OEPNU to
USDA’s Office of Procurement and
Property Management (OPPM).
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Subsequent rulemaking actions
completed by OPPM (including the
additional designations of categories of
biobased products for Federal
procurement preference (part 2902) and
the promulgation of the Voluntary
Labeling program for biobased products
(part 2904)) have continued to appear in
7 CFR chapter XXIX, even though
chapter XXXII of the CFR is assigned to
OPPM. This direct final rule will
relocate all elements of the BioPreferred
Program from chapter XXIX of the CFR
to chapter XXXII, as OPPM has sole
responsibility for administering the
program. USDA is establishing, within
chapter XXXII of the CFR, a new part
3201 and relocating all of the regulatory
text relating to the Federal procurement
preference from part 2902 into the
newly created part 3201. In addition,
USDA is establishing a new part 3202
and relocating the regulatory text
relating to the Voluntary Labeling
program from part 2904 into the newly
created part 3202.
II. Regulatory Information
A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory
Planning and Review
This rule has been reviewed under
Executive Order 12866. It has been
determined that this rule is not a
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
the terms of Executive Order 12866,
because its purpose is only to transfer
existing regulatory text from one chapter
of the CFR to another. Therefore, this
rule has not been reviewed by the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB).
B. Executive Order 12630:
Governmental Actions and Interference
With Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights
This rule has been reviewed in
accordance with Executive Order 12630,
Governmental Actions and Interference
with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights, and does not contain policies
that would have implications for these
rights.
C. Executive Order 12988: Civil Justice
Reform
This rule has been reviewed in
accordance with Executive Order 12988,
Civil Justice Reform. This rule does not
preempt State or local laws, is not
intended to have retroactive effect, and
does not involve administrative appeals.
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D. Executive Order 13132: Federalism
This rule does not have sufficient
federalism implications to warrant the
preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
Provisions of this rule will not have a
substantial direct effect on States or
their political subdivisions or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
government levels.
E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995
This rule contains no Federal
mandates under the regulatory
provisions of Title II of the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA),
2 U.S.C. 1531–1538, for State, local, and
tribal governments, or the private sector.
Therefore, a statement under section
202 of UMRA is not required.
F. Executive Order 12372:
Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs
For the reasons set forth in the Final
Rule Related Notice for 7 CFR part 3015,
subpart V (48 FR 29115, June 24, 1983),
this program is excluded from the scope
of the Executive Order 12372, which
requires intergovernmental consultation
with State and local officials. This
program does not directly affect State
and local governments.
G. Executive Order 13175: Consultation
and Coordination With Indian Tribal
Governments
Today’s rule does not significantly or
uniquely affect ‘‘one or more Indian
tribes, * * * the relationship between
the Federal Government and Indian
tribes, or * * * the distribution of
power and responsibilities between the
Federal Government and Indian tribes.’’
Thus, no further action is required
under Executive Order 13175.
H. Paperwork Reduction Act
In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
through 3520), the information
collection under the BioPreferred
Program is currently approved under
OMB control numbers 0503–0011 and
0503–0020.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Parts 2902,
2904, 3201, and 3202
Biobased products, Labeling,
Procurement.
For the reasons stated in the
preamble, the Department of Agriculture
amends chapters XXIX and XXXII of
title 7 of the Code of Federal
Regulations as follows:
CHAPTER XXXII—OFFICE OF
PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT
1. Amend title 7 CFR chapter XXXII
by establishing parts 3201 and 3202 to
read as follows:
■
PART 3201—GUIDELINES FOR
DESIGNATING BIOBASED PRODUCTS
FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENT
PART 3202—VOLUNTARY LABELING
PROGRAM FOR BIOBASED
PRODUCTS
CHAPTER XXIX—OFFICE OF ENERGY
POLICY AND NEW USES
from chapter XXIX to chapter XXXII and
redesignate as 7 CFR part 3201, Subpart
A—General, §§ 3201.1 through 3201.9.
3. Transfer 7 CFR part 2902, Subpart
B—Designated Items, §§ 2902.10
through 2902.74 from chapter XXIX to
chapter XXXII and redesignate as 7 CFR
part 3201, Subpart B—Designated Items,
§§ 3201.10 through 3201.74.
■
PART 2904—VOLUNTARY LABELING
PROGRAM FOR BIOBASED
PRODUCTS
4. Transfer 7 CFR part 2904, §§ 2904.1
through 2904.10 from chapter XXIX to
chapter XXXII and redesignate as 7 CFR
part 3202, §§ 3202.1 through 3202.10.
■
CHAPTER XXXII—OFFICE OF
PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT
PART 3201—GUIDELINES FOR
DESIGNATING BIOBASED PRODUCTS
FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENT
5. The authority citation for the newly
established part 3201 reads as follows:
■
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 8102.
6. In newly redesignated § 3201.9,
revise the reference to ‘‘§ 2902.8’’ to
read ‘‘§ 3201.8’’.
■
PART 3202—VOLUNTARY LABELING
PROGRAM FOR BIOBASED
PRODUCTS
7. The authority citation for the newly
established part 3202 reads as follows:
PART 2902—GUIDELINES FOR
DESIGNATING BIOBASED PRODUCTS
FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENT
■
2. Transfer 7 CFR part 2902, Subpart
A—General, §§ 2902.1 through 2902.9
■
■
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 8102.
8. Amend the newly redesignated part
3202 as follows:
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By removing the reference to:
And adding in its
place:
§ 2904.2, definition of ‘‘Biobased content’’ ...........................
§ 2904.2, definition of ‘‘BioPreferred Product’’ ......................
§ 2904.2, definition of ‘‘Designated item’’ .............................
§ 2904.2, definition of ‘‘Mature market product’’ ...................
§ 2904.4(a) ............................................................................
§ 2904.4(b)(1)(i) .....................................................................
§ 2904.4(b)(2)(ii) ....................................................................
§ 2904.4(b)(3)(iii) ...................................................................
§ 2904.5(a)(2) ........................................................................
§ 2904.5(b)(2)(i) .....................................................................
§ 2904.5(b)(2)(iii) ...................................................................
§ 2904.6(c) ............................................................................
§ 2904.8(a) ............................................................................
§ 2904.8(a) ............................................................................
§ 2904.8(b)(2)(i) .....................................................................
§ 2904.8(c) ............................................................................
§ 2904.10(b) ..........................................................................
§ 2904.10(c) ..........................................................................
part 2902 ..............................................................................
part 2902 ..............................................................................
part 2902 ..............................................................................
part 2902 ..............................................................................
§ 2904.2 ................................................................................
part 2902 ..............................................................................
part 2902 ..............................................................................
part 2902 ..............................................................................
§ 2904.2 ................................................................................
§ 2904.4 ................................................................................
§ 2904.6 ................................................................................
§ 2904.5(a) ...........................................................................
§ 2904.6 ................................................................................
§ 2904.5 ................................................................................
§ 2904.7 ................................................................................
§ 2904.6 ................................................................................
§ 2904.8(b)(1) .......................................................................
§ 2904.9 ................................................................................
part 3201.
part 3201.
part 3201.
part 3201.
§ 3202.2.
part 3201.
part 3201.
part 3201.
§ 3202.2.
§ 3202.4.
§ 3202.6.
§ 3202.5(a).
§ 3202.6.
§ 3202.5.
§ 3202.7.
§ 3202.6.
§ 3202.8(b)(1).
§ 3202.9.
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Dated: August 17, 2011.
Pearlie S. Reed,
Assistant Secretary for Administration, U.S.
Department of Agriculture.
[FR Doc. 2011–21694 Filed 8–26–11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–93–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0597; Directorate
Identifier 2011–CE–019–AD; Amendment
39–16793; AD 2011–18–11]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air
Limited (Type Certificate No. A–815
Formerly Held by Bombardier Inc. and
de Havilland, Inc.)
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD) for
all Viking Air Limited (type certificate
No. A–815 formerly held by Bombardier
Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Model
DHC–3 airplanes. That AD currently
requires repetitively inspecting the
elevator control tabs for discrepancies,
taking necessary corrective actions to
bring all discrepancies within
acceptable tolerances, and reporting
certain inspection results to the FAA.
This new AD retains the actions
currently required in AD 2011–05–02
and removes the Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) SA01059SE condition
in the Applicability section. This AD
was prompted by our determination that
we inadvertently omitted certain
airplanes from the Applicability section.
We are issuing this AD to correct the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 3,
2011.
SUMMARY:
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain other publications listed in
this AD as of March 31, 2011 (76 FR
10220, February 24, 2011).
ADDRESSES: For information about the
revisions to the FAA-approved
maintenance/inspection program
identified in this AD, contact Viking Air
Ltd., 9574 Hampden Road, Sidney, BC
Canada V8L 5V5; telephone: (800) 663–
8444; Internet: https://
www.vikingair.com. You may review
copies of the referenced revisions at the
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 816–329–
4148.
Examining the AD Docket
53633
Amendment 39–16611 (76 FR 10220,
February 24, 2011). That AD applies to
the specified products. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
June 10, 2011 (76 FR 34011). That
NPRM proposed to retain all of the
requirements of AD 2011–05–02 and
add airplanes to the Applicability
section removing the Supplemental
Type Certificate (STC) SA01059SE
condition.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
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 address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
George Duckett, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, New York Aircraft Certification
Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone:
(516) 228–7325; fax: (516) 794–5531;
email: george.duckett@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Discussion
We estimate that this AD affects 65
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2011–05–02,
Interim Action
We are continuing to evaluate the
cause of the unsafe condition identified
in this AD to enable us to obtain better
insight into the nature, cause, and
extent of excessive free-play in the
elevator control tabs. Based on this
evaluation, we may consider further
rulemaking.
Costs of Compliance
ESTIMATED COSTS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per product
Inspection ......
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Action
1 work-hour × $85 per hour =
$85 per inspection cycle.
Not applicable ........................
$85 per inspection cycle ........
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary follow-on actions that
will be required based on the results of
the inspection. We have no way of
Cost on U.S. operators
$5,525 per inspection cycle.
determining the number of airplanes
that may need this repair/replacement:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Minimum repair ...................................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................................................................
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having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed
to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published
under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents.
Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
7 CFR Parts 2902, 3201, and 3202
RIN 0503-AA41
BioPreferred Program
AGENCY: Office of Procurement and Property Management, USDA.
ACTION: Direct final rule.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking direct
final action to relocate the BioPreferred Program, established under
the authority of section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment
Act of 2002 (FSRIA), as amended by the Food, Conservation, and Energy
Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 81027, from chapter XXIX of title 7 of the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to chapter XXXII of title 7 of the
CFR.
DATES: This rule is effective October 28, 2011. Submit comments on the
direct final rule by September 28, 2011. If we receive any timely
significant adverse comment, we will withdraw this final rule in part
or in whole by publication of a document in the Federal Register within
30 days after the comment period ends.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods. All
submissions received must include the agency name and Regulatory
Information Number (RIN). The RIN for this rulemaking is 0503-AA41.
Also, please identify submittals as pertaining to the ``Redesignation
of the BioPreferred Program.''
Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
E-mail: biopreferred@usda.gov. Include RIN number 0503-
AA41 and ``Redesignation of the BioPreferred Program'' on the subject
line. Please include your name and address in your message.
Mail/commercial/hand delivery: Mail or deliver your
comments to: Ron Buckhalt, USDA, Office of Procurement and Property
Management, Room 361, Reporters Building, 300 7th St., SW., Washington,
DC 20024.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means
for communication for regulatory information (Braille, large print,
audiotape, etc.) should contact the USDA TARGET Center at (202) 720-
2600 (voice) and (202) 690-0942 (TTY).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Buckhalt, USDA, Office of
Procurement and Property Management, Room 361, Reporters Building, 300
7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20024; e-mail: biopreferred@usda.gov;
phone (202) 205-4008. Information regarding the Federal biobased
preferred procurement program (one part of the BioPreferred Program) is
available on the Internet at https://www.biopreferred.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background and Purpose of the Final Rule
The USDA BioPreferred Program provides for the preferred
procurement of biobased products by Federal agencies as well as a
voluntary labeling program for biobased products. The BioPreferred
Program was established under the authority of section 9002 of the Farm
Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102, as
amended by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA).
USDA's Office of Energy Policy and New Uses (OEPNU) began development
of the regulatory framework to implement the BioPreferred Program soon
after passage of FSRIA and promulgated the ``Guidelines for Designating
Biobased Products for Federal Procurement'' on January 11, 2005. The
Guidelines are contained in part 2902 of chapter XXIX of title 7 of the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and that chapter is assigned to
OEPNU. In addition to the Guidelines, OEPNU completed, and added to
part 2902, regulations designating 33 categories of biobased products
for Federal procurement preference.
In October, 2008, the regulatory development and implementation
efforts for the BioPreferred Program were transferred from OEPNU to
USDA's Office of Procurement and Property Management (OPPM). Subsequent
rulemaking actions completed by OPPM (including the additional
designations of categories of biobased products for Federal procurement
preference (part 2902) and the promulgation of the Voluntary Labeling
program for biobased products (part 2904)) have continued to appear in
7 CFR chapter XXIX, even though chapter XXXII of the CFR is assigned to
OPPM. This direct final rule will relocate all elements of the
BioPreferred Program from chapter XXIX of the CFR to chapter XXXII, as
OPPM has sole responsibility for administering the program. USDA is
establishing, within chapter XXXII of the CFR, a new part 3201 and
relocating all of the regulatory text relating to the Federal
procurement preference from part 2902 into the newly created part 3201.
In addition, USDA is establishing a new part 3202 and relocating the
regulatory text relating to the Voluntary Labeling program from part
2904 into the newly created part 3202.
II. Regulatory Information
A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review
This rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12866. It has
been determined that this rule is not a ``significant regulatory
action'' under the terms of Executive Order 12866, because its purpose
is only to transfer existing regulatory text from one chapter of the
CFR to another. Therefore, this rule has not been reviewed by the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
B. Executive Order 12630: Governmental Actions and Interference With
Constitutionally Protected Property Rights
This rule has been reviewed in accordance with Executive Order
12630, Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally
Protected Property Rights, and does not contain policies that would
have implications for these rights.
C. Executive Order 12988: Civil Justice Reform
This rule has been reviewed in accordance with Executive Order
12988, Civil Justice Reform. This rule does not preempt State or local
laws, is not intended to have retroactive effect, and does not involve
administrative appeals.
[[Page 53632]]
D. Executive Order 13132: Federalism
This rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to
warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment. Provisions of this
rule will not have a substantial direct effect on States or their
political subdivisions or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various government levels.
E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
This rule contains no Federal mandates under the regulatory
provisions of Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
(UMRA), 2 U.S.C. 1531-1538, for State, local, and tribal governments,
or the private sector. Therefore, a statement under section 202 of UMRA
is not required.
F. Executive Order 12372: Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs
For the reasons set forth in the Final Rule Related Notice for 7
CFR part 3015, subpart V (48 FR 29115, June 24, 1983), this program is
excluded from the scope of the Executive Order 12372, which requires
intergovernmental consultation with State and local officials. This
program does not directly affect State and local governments.
G. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian
Tribal Governments
Today's rule does not significantly or uniquely affect ``one or
more Indian tribes, * * * the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or * * * the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.''
Thus, no further action is required under Executive Order 13175.
H. Paperwork Reduction Act
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3501 through 3520), the information collection under the BioPreferred
Program is currently approved under OMB control numbers 0503-0011 and
0503-0020.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Parts 2902, 2904, 3201, and 3202
Biobased products, Labeling, Procurement.
For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Department of
Agriculture amends chapters XXIX and XXXII of title 7 of the Code of
Federal Regulations as follows:
CHAPTER XXXII--OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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1. Amend title 7 CFR chapter XXXII by establishing parts 3201 and 3202
to read as follows:
PART 3201--GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNATING BIOBASED PRODUCTS FOR FEDERAL
PROCUREMENT
PART 3202--VOLUNTARY LABELING PROGRAM FOR BIOBASED PRODUCTS
CHAPTER XXIX--OFFICE OF ENERGY POLICY AND NEW USES
PART 2902--GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNATING BIOBASED PRODUCTS FOR FEDERAL
PROCUREMENT
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2. Transfer 7 CFR part 2902, Subpart A--General, Sec. Sec. 2902.1
through 2902.9 from chapter XXIX to chapter XXXII and redesignate as 7
CFR part 3201, Subpart A--General, Sec. Sec. 3201.1 through 3201.9.
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3. Transfer 7 CFR part 2902, Subpart B--Designated Items, Sec. Sec.
2902.10 through 2902.74 from chapter XXIX to chapter XXXII and
redesignate as 7 CFR part 3201, Subpart B--Designated Items, Sec. Sec.
3201.10 through 3201.74.
PART 2904--VOLUNTARY LABELING PROGRAM FOR BIOBASED PRODUCTS
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4. Transfer 7 CFR part 2904, Sec. Sec. 2904.1 through 2904.10 from
chapter XXIX to chapter XXXII and redesignate as 7 CFR part 3202,
Sec. Sec. 3202.1 through 3202.10.
CHAPTER XXXII--OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
PART 3201--GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNATING BIOBASED PRODUCTS FOR FEDERAL
PROCUREMENT
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5. The authority citation for the newly established part 3201 reads as
follows:
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 8102.
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6. In newly redesignated Sec. 3201.9, revise the reference to ``Sec.
2902.8'' to read ``Sec. 3201.8''.
PART 3202--VOLUNTARY LABELING PROGRAM FOR BIOBASED PRODUCTS
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7. The authority citation for the newly established part 3202 reads as
follows:
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 8102.
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8. Amend the newly redesignated part 3202 as follows:
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By removing the reference
Amend: to: And adding in its place:
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Sec. 2904.2, definition of ``Biobased part 2902................... part 3201.
content''.
Sec. 2904.2, definition of part 2902................... part 3201.
``BioPreferred Product''.
Sec. 2904.2, definition of ``Designated part 2902................... part 3201.
item''.
Sec. 2904.2, definition of ``Mature part 2902................... part 3201.
market product''.
Sec. 2904.4(a)......................... Sec. 2904.2............... Sec. 3202.2.
Sec. 2904.4(b)(1)(i)................... part 2902................... part 3201.
Sec. 2904.4(b)(2)(ii).................. part 2902................... part 3201.
Sec. 2904.4(b)(3)(iii)................. part 2902................... part 3201.
Sec. 2904.5(a)(2)...................... Sec. 2904.2............... Sec. 3202.2.
Sec. 2904.5(b)(2)(i)................... Sec. 2904.4............... Sec. 3202.4.
Sec. 2904.5(b)(2)(iii)................. Sec. 2904.6............... Sec. 3202.6.
Sec. 2904.6(c)......................... Sec. 2904.5(a)............ Sec. 3202.5(a).
Sec. 2904.8(a)......................... Sec. 2904.6............... Sec. 3202.6.
Sec. 2904.8(a)......................... Sec. 2904.5............... Sec. 3202.5.
Sec. 2904.8(b)(2)(i)................... Sec. 2904.7............... Sec. 3202.7.
Sec. 2904.8(c)......................... Sec. 2904.6............... Sec. 3202.6.
Sec. 2904.10(b)........................ Sec. 2904.8(b)(1)......... Sec. 3202.8(b)(1).
Sec. 2904.10(c)........................ Sec. 2904.9............... Sec. 3202.9.
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Dated: August 17, 2011.
Pearlie S. Reed,
Assistant Secretary for Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
[FR Doc. 2011-21694 Filed 8-26-11; 8:45 am]
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