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AMS Response to Comments on the
Addition of Polyoxin D Zinc Salt to
§ 205.601 for Plant Disease Control
AMS disagrees with comments
opposed to the use of polyoxin D zinc
salt in organic crop production. As
stated in the 2017 technical report,
polyoxin D zinc salt prevents the growth
of fungi rather than destroying them. In
addition, studies on macroinvertebrates, including pollinators and
earthworms, indicated no or little toxic
effects. While the soil half-life from
aerobic microbial metabolism could be
upwards to 15.9 days, photolytic
degradation from sunlight was observed
as soon as 1.6 days in spring conditions,
and generally within 2–3 days,
especially in alkaline soil.
Consequently, polyoxin D zinc salt has
not been found to accumulate or persist
in soil. Polyoxin D zinc salt was
assessed according to the OFPA criteria
(7 U.S.C. 6518(m)). AMS determined
that the use of polyoxin D zinc salt for
plant disease control meets the OFPA
evaluation criteria.
In addition, like all synthetic
materials allowed for use in organic
agricultural production per § 205.601,
organic crop producers must describe
their management practices to prevent
specific pest infestations and plant
diseases, and the specific conditions
under which the use of polyoxin D zinc
salt may be necessary in their OSP
(§§ 205.201(a)(1) and 205.206(e)). The
USDA organic regulations require that
the producer first use mechanical or
physical methods or nonsynthetic
materials to control pests and plant
diseases. When these are not sufficient,
organic producers may use polyoxin D
salt as described in their OSP.
Nonsynthetic and allowed synthetic
materials must be use as specified on
their material safety data sheet (MSDS)
and product label to prevent injury to
humans, animals, plants, and nontarget
and beneficial insects, and detrimental
impacts on soil health and air or water
quality. Producers should monitor their
soil pH and health with appropriate soil
tests as needed, or as requested by a
certifying agent.
Comments Received on the Addition of
Magnesium Chloride to § 205.605 as an
Ingredient in or on Processed Products
AMS received eight public comments
regarding the proposed reclassification
of magnesium chloride as a
nonsynthetic allowed for use in
processed organic products.
Commenters broadly supported the
proposed reclassification, stating that
many nonsynthetic forms of magnesium
chloride are commercially available.
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One commenter was opposed to the
reclassification of magnesium chloride;
however, no substantive reason for the
opposition was given.
Two commenters who supported
reclassifying magnesium chloride as a
nonsynthetic for use in handling also
raised concerns that this reclassification
would allow its use in organic crop
production without restriction. They
cautioned against future rulemaking
allowing the use of magnesium chloride
in crop production, citing concerns that
chloride can accumulate in the soil and
that this would allow the application of
magnesium as an instantly available
micronutrient, which are contrary to
organic production practices. Both
commenters requested that AMS ask the
NOSB to consider prohibiting the use of
nonsynthetic forms of magnesium
chloride in organic crop production by
listing it on § 205.602.
AMS Response to Comments on
Magnesium Chloride
AMS disagrees with commenters that
allowing nonsynthetic magnesium
chloride for organic handling affects use
of magnesium chloride in organic crop
and livestock production. Nonsynthetic
forms of magnesium chloride have
always been allowed for organic crop
and livestock production because
magnesium chloride is not specifically
prohibited at either § 205.602 or
§ 205.604. Furthermore, this final rule
does not alter the definition of the terms
‘‘synthetic,’’ ‘‘nonsynthetic (natural),’’
or ‘‘chemical change’’ in the USDA
organic regulations (§ 205.2).
Commenters who are concerned about
the allowance of nonsynthetic forms of
magnesium chloride in organic crop or
livestock production can petition the
NOSB to consider prohibiting at
§ 205.602 or § 205.604.
F. General Notice of Public Rulemaking
This final rule reflects
recommendations submitted by the
NOSB to the Secretary to add two
substances to the National List and to
reclassify one substance on the National
List.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 205
Administrative practice and
procedure, Agriculture, Archives and
records, Crops, Imports, Labeling,
National List, Organically produced
products, Plants, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Seals and
insignia, Soil conservation.
For the reasons set forth in the
preamble, 7 CFR part 205, subpart G is
amended as follows:
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PART 205—NATIONAL ORGANIC
PROGRAM
1. The authority citation for part 205
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501–6522.
2. Amend § 205.601 by revising
paragraph (h) and adding (i)(11) to read
as follows:
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§ 205.601 Synthetic substances allowed
for use in organic crop production.
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(h) As slug or snail bait.
(1) Ferric phosphate (CAS # 10045–
86–0).
(2) Elemental sulfur.
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(11) Polyoxin D zinc salt.
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■ 3. Amend § 205.605 as follows:
■ a. In paragraph (a), add in alphabetical
order an entry for ‘‘Magnesium
chloride’’; and
■ b. In paragraph (b), remove
‘‘Magnesium chloride—derived from
seawater’’.
The addition reads as follows:
§ 205.605 Nonagricultural (nonorganic)
substances allowed as ingredients in or on
processed products labeled as ‘‘organic’’ or
‘‘made with organic (specified ingredients
or food group(s)).’’
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Magnesium chloride.
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Dated: October 17, 2019.
Bruce Summers,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
[FR Doc. 2019–23035 Filed 10–22–19; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
9 CFR Parts 201, 202, and 203
[Doc. No. AMS–FGIS–18–0073 FR]
Reorganization and Transfer of
Regulations; Correction
Agricultural Marketing Service;
Farm Service Agency; Grain Inspection,
Packers, and Stockyards
Administration; USDA.
ACTION: Final rule; correcting
amendments.
AGENCY:
The Agricultural Marketing
Service is making correcting
amendments pertaining to a final rule
that appeared in the Federal Register on
August 30, 2019. The final rule
SUMMARY:
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transferred certain regulations under the
Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the
Grain Inspection, Packers and
Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) to
the Agricultural Marketing Service
(AMS) to reflect changes in the
organizational structure and delegated
authorities within the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA). The
final rule also made corresponding
revisions to the regulations to reflect the
organizational changes.
DATES: Effective October 23, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dawana J. Clark, Legislative and
Regulatory Review Staff, Office of the
Administrator, AMS, USDA; Telephone:
(202) 720–7540, Fax: (202) 690–3767, or
Email: Dawana.Clark@usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In FR Doc.
2019–18201 appearing on page 45644 in
the Federal Register of Friday, August
30, 2019, portions of amendatory
instructions to sections in 9 CFR parts
201, 202, and 203 were either incorrect
or incomplete.
In an instruction amending § 201.108–
1, the section number read in error
(§ 201.180–1). When amending
paragraph (b) in § 202.2, we neglected to
replace ‘‘GIPSA’’ with ‘‘AMS.’’ In
amending § 203.7, we cited incorrect
language to be changed. And finally, in
the amendment to § 203.14, we
incorrectly cited § 203.114.
This correcting amendment rule
amends 9 CFR 201.108–1, 202.2, 203.7,
and 203.14 as intended in the final rule
published August 30, 2019, at 84 FR
45644.
§ 201.108–1
[Amended]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2. Amend § 201.108–1, in the
introductory text, by removing both
instances of the words ‘‘Packers and
Stockyards Programs’’ and adding in
their place ‘‘Packers and Stockyards
Division’’.
Federal Aviation Administration
PART 202—RULES OF PRACTICE
GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS AND
UNDER THE PACKERS AND
STOCKYARDS ACT
RIN 2120–AA64
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Authority: 7 U.S.C. 181–229c.
§ 202.2
4. In § 202.2, amend paragraph (b) by
removing the term ‘‘GIPSA’’ and adding
in its place ‘‘AMS’’.
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PART 203—STATEMENTS OF
GENERAL POLICY UNDER THE
PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS ACT
5. The authority citation for part 203
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2.22 and 2.81.
§ 203.7
[Amended]
9 CFR Part 201
§ 203.14
Confidential business information,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Stockyards, Surety bonds,
Trade practices.
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9 CFR Part 203
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Stockyards.
Accordingly, 9 CFR parts 201, 202,
and 203 are amended by making the
following correcting amendments:
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[Amended]
7. Amend § 203.14 in the note
following paragraph 1 by removing the
words ‘‘Grain Inspection, Packers and
Stockyards Administration (Packers and
Stockyards Programs)’’ and adding in
their place ‘‘PSD’’.
Dated: October 18, 2019.
Bruce Summers,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
[FR Doc. 2019–23103 Filed 10–22–19; 8:45 am]
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PART 201—REGULATIONS UNDER
THE PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS
ACT
1. The authority citation for part 201
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 7 U.S.C. 181–229c.
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The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 747–400
and 747–400F series airplanes. This AD
was prompted by an evaluation that
determined fatigue cracks could develop
in the underwing longerons. This AD
requires repetitive inspections of the
underwing longerons and certain
fuselage skins for any crack, and
applicable on-condition actions. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November
27, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of November 27, 2019.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
phone: 562–797–1717; internet: https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
this service information at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0524.
SUMMARY:
[Amended]
List of Subjects
Administrative practice and
procedure, Stockyards.
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0524; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–081–AD; Amendment
39–19738; AD 2019–19–02]
AGENCY:
3. The authority citation for part 202
continues to read as follows:
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6. Amend § 203.7:
a. In the third sentence of paragraph
(b)(2)(iii), by removing the word ‘‘area’’
and adding in its place ‘‘regional’’.
■ b. In the fourth sentence of paragraph
(b)(2)(iii), by removing the words ‘‘the
Administration’’ and adding in their
place the term ‘‘PSD’’.
9 CFR Part 202
14 CFR Part 39
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0524; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this final rule,
the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket
Operations is U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 23, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-23103]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
9 CFR Parts 201, 202, and 203
[Doc. No. AMS-FGIS-18-0073 FR]
Reorganization and Transfer of Regulations; Correction
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service; Farm Service Agency; Grain
Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration; USDA.
ACTION: Final rule; correcting amendments.
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SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing Service is making correcting
amendments pertaining to a final rule that appeared in the Federal
Register on August 30, 2019. The final rule
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transferred certain regulations under the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and
the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) to
the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to reflect changes in the
organizational structure and delegated authorities within the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The final rule also made
corresponding revisions to the regulations to reflect the
organizational changes.
DATES: Effective October 23, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dawana J. Clark, Legislative and
Regulatory Review Staff, Office of the Administrator, AMS, USDA;
Telephone: (202) 720-7540, Fax: (202) 690-3767, or Email:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In FR Doc. 2019-18201 appearing on page
45644 in the Federal Register of Friday, August 30, 2019, portions of
amendatory instructions to sections in 9 CFR parts 201, 202, and 203
were either incorrect or incomplete.
In an instruction amending Sec. 201.108-1, the section number read
in error (Sec. 201.180-1). When amending paragraph (b) in Sec. 202.2,
we neglected to replace ``GIPSA'' with ``AMS.'' In amending Sec.
203.7, we cited incorrect language to be changed. And finally, in the
amendment to Sec. 203.14, we incorrectly cited Sec. 203.114.
This correcting amendment rule amends 9 CFR 201.108-1, 202.2,
203.7, and 203.14 as intended in the final rule published August 30,
2019, at 84 FR 45644.
List of Subjects
9 CFR Part 201
Confidential business information, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Stockyards, Surety bonds, Trade practices.
9 CFR Part 202
Administrative practice and procedure, Stockyards.
9 CFR Part 203
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Stockyards.
Accordingly, 9 CFR parts 201, 202, and 203 are amended by making
the following correcting amendments:
PART 201--REGULATIONS UNDER THE PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS ACT
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1. The authority citation for part 201 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 181-229c.
Sec. 201.108-1 [Amended]
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2. Amend Sec. 201.108-1, in the introductory text, by removing both
instances of the words ``Packers and Stockyards Programs'' and adding
in their place ``Packers and Stockyards Division''.
PART 202--RULES OF PRACTICE GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS AND UNDER THE
PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS ACT
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3. The authority citation for part 202 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 181-229c.
Sec. 202.2 [Amended]
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4. In Sec. 202.2, amend paragraph (b) by removing the term ``GIPSA''
and adding in its place ``AMS''.
PART 203--STATEMENTS OF GENERAL POLICY UNDER THE PACKERS AND
STOCKYARDS ACT
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5. The authority citation for part 203 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2.22 and 2.81.
Sec. 203.7 [Amended]
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6. Amend Sec. 203.7:
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a. In the third sentence of paragraph (b)(2)(iii), by removing the word
``area'' and adding in its place ``regional''.
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b. In the fourth sentence of paragraph (b)(2)(iii), by removing the
words ``the Administration'' and adding in their place the term
``PSD''.
Sec. 203.14 [Amended]
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7. Amend Sec. 203.14 in the note following paragraph 1 by removing
the words ``Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration
(Packers and Stockyards Programs)'' and adding in their place ``PSD''.
Dated: October 18, 2019.
Bruce Summers,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-23103 Filed 10-22-19; 8:45 am]
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