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Wednesday, September 17, 2014
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
7 CFR Part 63
[Doc. No. AMS–LPS–14–0028]
National Sheep Industry Improvement
Center
AGENCY:
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
Affirmation of interim rule as a
final rule.
ACTION:
The Agricultural Marketing
Service (AMS) is affirming without
changes, its interim rule to promulgate
rules and regulations as provided under
the Agriculture Act of 2014 (2014 Farm
Bill). The Agricultural Marketing
Service (AMS) amends the National
Sheep Industry Improvement Center
(NSIIC) regulations to redesignate the
statutory authority from the
Consolidated Farm and Rural
Development Act to the Agricultural
Marketing Act of 1946, amends the
definition of Act consistent with the
redesignated statutory authority, and
amends the regulations by increasing
the administrative cap for the use of the
fund from 3 percent to 10 percent.
DATES: Effective Date: September 18,
2014.
SUMMARY:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kenneth R. Payne, Director, Research
and Promotion Division, Livestock,
Poultry, and Seed Program; Telephone
202/720–5705; Fax: 202/720–1125; or
email Kenneth.Payne@ams.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
action affirms the interim rule (79 FR
31843) published in the Federal
Register on June 3, 2014, which
redesignates the statutory authority for
the program from section 375 (7 U.S.C.
2008j) of the Consolidated Farm and
Rural Development Act to section 210 of
the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946
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(7 U.S.C. 1621–1627). In addition, the
definition of ‘‘Act’’ is amended under
section 63.1 to be consistent with the
redesignated statutory authority, and
amends the regulations by increasing
the administrative cap for the use of the
fund from 3 percent to 10 percent. This
section also affirms information
contained in the interim rule concerning
Executive Orders 12866, 13563, 12988,
13175, 13132, and the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35). Further for this action, the
Office of Management and Budget has
determined that this action is not
significant under Executive Order 12866
and therefore has not been reviewed by
OMB.
Background Information
The NSIIC was initially authorized
under the Consolidated Farm and Rural
Development Act (Act). The Act, as
amended, was passed as part of the 1996
Farm Bill (Pub. L. 104–127). The initial
legislation included a provision that
privatized the NSIIC 10 years after its
ratification or once the full
appropriation of $50 million was
disbursed. Subsequently, the NSIIC was
privatized on September 30, 2006 (72
FR 28945).
In 2008, the NSIIC was re-established
under Title XI of the Food,
Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
(Pub. L. 110–246), also known as the
2008 Farm Bill. Section 11009 of the
2008 Farm Bill repealed the requirement
in section 375(e)(6) of the Act to
privatize the NSIIC. Additionally, the
2008 Farm Bill provided for $1,000,000
in mandatory funding for fiscal year
2008 from the Commodity Credit
Corporation for the NSIIC to remain
available until expended, as well as
authorization for appropriations in the
amount of $10 million for each of fiscal
years 2008 through 2012. In July 2010,
the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) promulgated rules and
regulations establishing the NSIIC,
consistent with the Food, Conservation,
and Energy Act of 2008 (75 FR 43031).
The rule established the NSIIC and a
Board that will manage and be
responsible for the general supervision
of the activities of the NSIIC, with
oversight from the USDA. The NSIIC is
authorized to use funds to make grants
to eligible entities in accordance with a
strategic plan.
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The authorizing legislation
established in the United States
Department of the Treasury the NSIIC
Revolving Fund (Fund). The Fund was
available to the NSIIC, without fiscal
year limitation, to carry out the
authorized programs and activities of
the NSIIC. The law provides authority
for amounts in the Fund to be used for
direct loans, loan guarantees,
cooperative agreements, equity interests,
investments, repayable grants, and
grants to eligible entities, either directly
or through an intermediary, in
accordance with a strategic plan
submitted by the NSIIC to the Secretary.
In accordance with the 2014 Farm Bill,
AMS amends the NSIIC regulations at 7
CFR part 63 as provided for herein.
The current program authorizes a
grant-only program administered by the
NSIIC Board. Based on funding, the
Board announces that proposals may be
submitted to the Board for consideration
from eligible entities. The Board
determines how funds are allocated.
Proposals submitted to the Board must
be consistent with the purpose of the
NSIIC.
Comments
On June 3, 2014, USDA published in
the Federal Register (79 FR 31843) an
interim rule with a request for
comments to be received by July 3,
2014. USDA received no comments.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 63
Administrative practice and
procedure, Advertising, Lamb and Lamb
products, Goat and Goat products,
Consumer Information, Marketing
agreements, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
PART 63—NATIONAL SHEEP
INDUSTRY IMPROVEMENT CENTER
Accordingly, the interim rule that
amended 7 CFR part 63, which was
published on June 3, 2014, (79 FR
31843), is adopted as a final rule
without change.
■
Dated: September 11, 2014.
Rex A. Barnes,
Associate Administrator.
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Federal Register
________________________________________________________________________
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents
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
week.
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Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 180 / Wednesday, September 17, 2014 /
Rules and Regulations
[[Page 55603]]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
7 CFR Part 63
[Doc. No. AMS-LPS-14-0028]
National Sheep Industry Improvement Center
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Affirmation of interim rule as a final rule.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is affirming without
changes, its interim rule to promulgate rules and regulations as
provided under the Agriculture Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill). The
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) amends the National Sheep Industry
Improvement Center (NSIIC) regulations to redesignate the statutory
authority from the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to the
Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, amends the definition of Act
consistent with the redesignated statutory authority, and amends the
regulations by increasing the administrative cap for the use of the
fund from 3 percent to 10 percent.
DATES: Effective Date: September 18, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth R. Payne, Director, Research
and Promotion Division, Livestock, Poultry, and Seed Program; Telephone
202/720-5705; Fax: 202/720-1125; or email Kenneth.Payne@ams.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This action affirms the interim rule (79 FR
31843) published in the Federal Register on June 3, 2014, which
redesignates the statutory authority for the program from section 375
(7 U.S.C. 2008j) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to
section 210 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621-
1627). In addition, the definition of ``Act'' is amended under section
63.1 to be consistent with the redesignated statutory authority, and
amends the regulations by increasing the administrative cap for the use
of the fund from 3 percent to 10 percent. This section also affirms
information contained in the interim rule concerning Executive Orders
12866, 13563, 12988, 13175, 13132, and the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Further for this action, the Office
of Management and Budget has determined that this action is not
significant under Executive Order 12866 and therefore has not been
reviewed by OMB.
Background Information
The NSIIC was initially authorized under the Consolidated Farm and
Rural Development Act (Act). The Act, as amended, was passed as part of
the 1996 Farm Bill (Pub. L. 104-127). The initial legislation included
a provision that privatized the NSIIC 10 years after its ratification
or once the full appropriation of $50 million was disbursed.
Subsequently, the NSIIC was privatized on September 30, 2006 (72 FR
28945).
In 2008, the NSIIC was re-established under Title XI of the Food,
Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-246), also known as
the 2008 Farm Bill. Section 11009 of the 2008 Farm Bill repealed the
requirement in section 375(e)(6) of the Act to privatize the NSIIC.
Additionally, the 2008 Farm Bill provided for $1,000,000 in mandatory
funding for fiscal year 2008 from the Commodity Credit Corporation for
the NSIIC to remain available until expended, as well as authorization
for appropriations in the amount of $10 million for each of fiscal
years 2008 through 2012. In July 2010, the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) promulgated rules and regulations establishing the
NSIIC, consistent with the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
(75 FR 43031). The rule established the NSIIC and a Board that will
manage and be responsible for the general supervision of the activities
of the NSIIC, with oversight from the USDA. The NSIIC is authorized to
use funds to make grants to eligible entities in accordance with a
strategic plan.
The authorizing legislation established in the United States
Department of the Treasury the NSIIC Revolving Fund (Fund). The Fund
was available to the NSIIC, without fiscal year limitation, to carry
out the authorized programs and activities of the NSIIC. The law
provides authority for amounts in the Fund to be used for direct loans,
loan guarantees, cooperative agreements, equity interests, investments,
repayable grants, and grants to eligible entities, either directly or
through an intermediary, in accordance with a strategic plan submitted
by the NSIIC to the Secretary. In accordance with the 2014 Farm Bill,
AMS amends the NSIIC regulations at 7 CFR part 63 as provided for
herein.
The current program authorizes a grant-only program administered by
the NSIIC Board. Based on funding, the Board announces that proposals
may be submitted to the Board for consideration from eligible entities.
The Board determines how funds are allocated. Proposals submitted to
the Board must be consistent with the purpose of the NSIIC.
Comments
On June 3, 2014, USDA published in the Federal Register (79 FR
31843) an interim rule with a request for comments to be received by
July 3, 2014. USDA received no comments.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 63
Administrative practice and procedure, Advertising, Lamb and Lamb
products, Goat and Goat products, Consumer Information, Marketing
agreements, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
PART 63--NATIONAL SHEEP INDUSTRY IMPROVEMENT CENTER
0
Accordingly, the interim rule that amended 7 CFR part 63, which was
published on June 3, 2014, (79 FR 31843), is adopted as a final rule
without change.
Dated: September 11, 2014.
Rex A. Barnes,
Associate Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2014-22125 Filed 9-16-14; 8:45 am]
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