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Benjamin Chan, Director for Grant
Programs Branch, Global Programs,
Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA;
email: pimawool@fas.usda.gov, 202–
720–8877.
Background
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Purpose of the Regulatory Action
Commodity Credit Corporation
On March 9, 2015, FAS published a
final rule in the Federal Register (80 FR
12321) for the Agriculture Pima Trust
and the Agriculture Wool Trust
programs. That rule was subsequently
amended on November 18, 2016, (81 FR
81657) based on comments received to
add details for the Refund of Duties Paid
on Imports of Certain Wool Products
payment. This current rule reflects
minor changes to the Department of
Agriculture’s administration of the Wool
Trust Fund, made by section 12603 of
the Agriculture Improvement Act of
2018. This rule also reflects minor
changes to the Department of
Agriculture’s administration of the
Agriculture Pima Trust Fund made by
Section 12602 of the Agriculture
Improvement Act of 2018.
7 CFR Part 1471
RIN 0551–AB00
Pima Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund
and Agriculture Wool Apparel
Manufacturers Trust Fund
Foreign Agricultural Service
and Commodity Credit Corporation
(CCC), USDA.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This final rule makes
amendments to regulations for the Pima
Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund
(Agriculture Pima Trust Fund) and the
Agriculture Wool Apparel
Manufacturers Trust Fund (Wool Trust
Fund) programs. This final rule makes
minor changes to the Department of
Agriculture’s administration of the Wool
Trust Fund, required by section 12603
of the Agriculture Improvement Act of
2018. Statutory changes were made with
respect to two of the four types of
payments available under the Wool
Trust Fund, the Refund of Duties Paid
on Imports of Certain Wool Products
(Wool Duty Refund program) and the
Payments to Manufacturers of Certain
Worsted Wool Fabrics (Wool Grant
program). In addition, new regulatory
language is required to update the
payment expiration calendar year and
for submission of affidavits that apply to
all four payments made available under
the Wool Trust Fund. This final rule
also makes minor changes to the
Department of Agriculture’s
administration of the Agriculture Pima
Trust Fund per section 12602 of the
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.
New regulatory language is required for
updating the payment expiration
calendar year and to include
information in the required affidavit of
yarn spinners.
DATES: This final rule is effective
February 5, 2020.
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SUMMARY:
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Effective Date and Notice and Comment
In general, the Administrative
Procedure Act (APA, 5 U.S.C. 553)
requires that a notice of proposed
rulemaking be published in the Federal
Register for interested persons to be
given an opportunity to participate in
the rulemaking through submission of
written data, views, or arguments with
or without opportunity for oral
presentation and requires a 30-day delay
in the effective date of rules, except
when the rule involves a matter relating
to public property, loans, grants,
benefits, or contracts. This rule involves
matters relating to contracts and
therefore the requirements in section
553 do not apply.
The Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) designated this rule as not major
under the Congressional Review Act, as
defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). Therefore,
FAS is not required to delay the
effective date for 60 days from the date
of publication to allow for
Congressional review.
Accordingly, this rule is effective
upon publication in the Federal
Register.
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Executive Order 12866, 13563, 13771
and 13777
Executive Order 12866, ‘‘Regulatory
Planning and Review,’’ and Executive
Order 13563, ‘‘Improving Regulation
and Regulatory Review,’’ direct agencies
to assess all costs and benefits of
available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select
regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits (including potential
economic, environmental, public health
and safety effects, distributive impacts,
and equity). Executive Order 13563
emphasized the importance of
quantifying both costs and benefits, of
reducing costs, of harmonizing rules,
and of promoting flexibility. The
requirements in Executive Orders 12866
and 13573 for the analysis of costs and
benefits to loans apply to rules that are
determined to be significant. Executive
Order 13777, ‘‘Enforcing the Regulatory
Reform Agenda,’’ established a federal
policy to alleviate unnecessary
regulatory burdens on the American
people.
OMB designated this rule as not
significant for the purposes of Executive
Order 12866 and was not reviewed by
OMB. A cost-benefit assessment of this
rule was not required for either
Executive Orders 12866 or 13563.
Executive Order 12372
This final rule is not subject to
Executive Order 12372,
‘‘Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs,’’ which requires consultation
with State and local officials that would
be directly affected by proposed Federal
financial assistance. The objectives of
the Executive Order are to foster an
intergovernmental partnership and a
strengthened federalism, by relying on
State and local processes for State and
local government coordination and
review of proposed Federal financial
assistance and direct Federal
development. For reasons specified in
the final rule related notice regarding 7
CFR part 3015, (48 FR 29115, June 24,
1983), the programs and activities
within this rule are excluded from the
scope of Executive Order 12372.
Executive Order 12988
This rule has been reviewed in
accordance with Executive Order 12988,
‘‘Civil Justice Reform.’’ This rule does
not preempt State or local laws,
regulations, or policies unless they
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present an irreconcilable conflict with
this rule. This rule will not be
retroactive.
Executive Order 13132
This final rule has been reviewed
under Executive order 13132,
‘‘Federalism.’’ The policies contained in
this final rule do not have any
substantial direct effect on States, on the
relationship between the Federal
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government, except as required
by law. Nor does this final rule impose
substantial direct compliance costs on
State and local governments. Therefore,
consultation with the States is not
required.
Executive Order 13175
This final rule has been reviewed in
accordance with the requirements of
Executive Order 13175, ‘‘Consultation
and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments.’’ Executive Order 13175
requires federal agencies to consult and
coordinate with Tribes on a
government-to-government basis on
policies that have Tribal implications,
including regulations, legislative
comments or proposed legislation, and
other policy statements or actions that
have substantial direct effects on one or
more Indian Tribes, on the relationship
between the Federal Government and
Indian Tribes or on the distribution of
power and responsibilities between the
Federal Government and Indian Tribes.
USDA has assessed the impact of this
rule on Indian Tribes and determined
that this rule does not have Trial
implications that required Tribal
consultation under Executive Order
13175. If a Tribe requests consultation,
FAS will work with the USDA Office of
Tribal Relations to ensure meaningful
consultation is provided.
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Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Regulatory Flexibility Act does
not apply to this final rule because FAS
is not required by 5 U.S.C. 553 or any
other law to publish a notice of
proposed rulemaking with respect to the
subject matter of this final rule.
Environmental Review
The environmental impacts of this
rule have been considered in a manner
consistent with the provisions of the
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321–4347), the
regulations of the Council on
Environmental Quality (40 CFR parts
1500–1508), and FSA regulations for
compliance with NEPA that apply to
CCC activities (7 CFR part 799). FAS has
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determined that NEPA does not apply to
this final rule and that no
environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement will be
prepared.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
This final rule does not impose any
enforceable duty or contain any
unfunded mandate as described under
Title II of the Unfunded Mandates
Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA). Therefore,
this rule is not subject to the
requirements of sections 202 and 205 of
UMRA.
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–
3520), this rule does not change the
information collection approved by
OMB under control number 0551–0044.
E-Government Act Compliance
FAS is committed to complying with
the E-Government Act to promote the
use of the internet and other
information technologies to provide
increased opportunities for citizen
access to Government information,
services, and for other purposes. The
forms, regulations, and other
information collection activities
required to be utilized by a person
subject to this final rule are available at:
https://www.fas.usda.gov.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1471
Agricultural commodities, imports.
Accordingly, 7 CFR part 1471 is
amended as follows:
PART 1471—PIMA AGRICULTURE
COTTON TRUST FUND
(AGRICULTURE PIMA TRUST) AND
AGRICULTURE WOOL APPAREL
MANUFACTURERS TRUST FUND
(AGRICULTURE WOOL TRUST)
a. In the introductory text, remove the
year ‘‘2018’’ and add the year ‘‘2023’’ in
its place;
■ b. In paragraph (b) introductory text,
remove the phrase ‘‘2013 and’’;
■ c. In paragraph (b)(1), remove the first
occurrence of the year ‘‘2013’’ and add
the words ‘‘the prior calendar year’’ in
its place and remove the phrase
‘‘calendar year 2013’’ and add the
phrase ‘‘the prior calendar year’’ in its
place;
■ c. In paragraph (b)(2), remove the
phrase ‘‘calendar year 2013’’ and add
the words ‘‘the prior calendar year’’ in
its place;
■ d. In paragraph (c) introductory text,
remove the phrase ‘‘calendar year 2013’’
and add the phrase ‘‘the prior calendar
year’’ in its place; and
■ e. Add paragraphs (c)(3) and (4).
The additions read as follows:
■
§ 1471.2
Pima cotton payments.
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*
(c) * * *
(3) A yarn spinner will not receive an
amount under paragraph (b)(1) of this
section that exceeds the cost of pima
cotton that was:
(i) Purchased during the prior
calendar year; and
(ii) Used in spinning any cotton yarns.
(4) The Secretary will reallocate any
amounts reduced by reason of the
limitation under paragraph (b) of this
section to spinners using the ratio
described in paragraph (b) of this
section, disregarding production of any
spinner subject to that limitation.
■ 4. Amend § 1471.3 as follows:
■ a. In paragraphs (a) and (c) remove the
phrase ‘‘calendar year 2013’’ and add
the phrase ‘‘the prior calendar year’’ in
its place;
■ b. In paragraph (b), remove the phrase
‘‘During 2013’’ and in its place the
phrase ‘‘In the prior calendar year’’; and
■ c. Add paragraph (d).
The addition reads as follows:
■
1. The authority citation for part 1471
is revised to read as follows.
§ 1471.3 Affidavit of producers of ring
spun pima cotton yarn.
Authority: Sections 501–506, Pub. L. 106–
200, (114 Stat. 299–304); section 4002, Pub.
L. 108–429 (7 U.S.C. 7101 note); section
1633, Pub. L. 109–280 (120 Stat. 1166);
section 325, Pub. L. 110–343 (122 Stat. 3875);
sections 12314 and 12315, Pub. L. 113–79 (7
U.S.C. 2101 note and 7101 note); and
sections 12602 and 12603, Pub. L. 115–334
(7 U.S.C. 2101 note).
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Subpart A—Agriculture Pima Trust
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§ 1471.1
[Amended]
2. Amend § 1471.1(b)(2) by removing
‘‘2015 through 2018’’ and adding ‘‘2019
through 2023’’ in its place.
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3. Amend § 1471.2 as follows:
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(d) The dollar amount of pima cotton
purchased during the prior calendar
year that was used in spinning any
cotton yarns, and for which the
producer maintains supporting
documentation.
§ 1471.4
[Amended]
5. Amend § 1471.4 as follows:
a. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the
phrase ‘‘and during calendar year
2013’’;
■ b. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the
phrase ‘‘calendar year 2013’’ and add
‘‘the prior calendar year’’ in its place;
and
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c. In paragraph (a)(4), remove the
phrase ‘‘2013 and in’’.
II. Overview
■
Subpart B—Agriculture Wool Trust
§ 1471.10
[Amended]
6. Amend § 1471.10, in paragraph
(b)(2) by removing ‘‘2015 through 2019’’
and adding the years ‘‘2019 through
2023’’ in its place.
■
Dated: January 14, 2020.
Robert Stephenson,
Executive Vice President, Commodity Credit
Corporation.
In concurrence with:
Dated: December 23, 2019.
Clay Hamilton,
Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural
Service.
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BILLING CODE 3410–10–P
FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION
12 CFR Parts 600 and 604
RIN 3052–AD17
Organization and Functions; Farm
Credit Administration Board Meetings
Farm Credit Administration.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Farm Credit
Administration (FCA or Agency) issues
a final rule amending its regulations to
reflect changes in the Agency’s
organizational structure and to correct
the mailing address for the McLean
office.
SUMMARY:
This regulation will become
effective no earlier than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register
during which either one or both Houses
of Congress are in session. We will
publish a document announcing the
effective date in the Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
K. Gibbs, Associate Director, Office of
Regulatory Policy, Farm Credit
Administration, (703) 883–4203, TTY
(703) 883–4056;
or
Autumn R. Agans, Senior Attorney,
Office of General Counsel, Farm Credit
Administration, (703) 883–4020, TTY
(703) 883–4056.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DATES:
I. Objectives
The objective of this final rule is to
reflect changes to FCA’s organizational
structure and to correct the mailing
address for the McLean office.
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On November 5, 2019, the FCA Board
approved an organizational chart that
created the Office of Data Analytics and
Economics. This change will allow the
Agency to continue on its path to
becoming a more data-driven
policymaking organization. Further,
there are sections of 12 CFR
604.425(a)and 604.440 that only list the
FCA Board address as McLean,
excluding the street address.
III. Organizational Structure
The Freedom of Information Act, 5
U.S.C. 552, requires, in part, that each
Federal agency publish in the Federal
Register, for the guidance of the public,
a description of its organization
structure. Accordingly, we revise our
regulations as follows:
1. Changing § 600.4(a) by:
a. Removing the Office of
Management Services from the
responsibilities of the Chief Operating
Officer listed in paragraph (a)(7) and
replacing it with the Office of Agency
Services;
b. Adding the Office of Information
Technology, the Office of Chief
Financial Officer and the Office of Data
Analytics and Economics to the
responsibilities of the Chief Operating
Officer listed in paragraph (a)(7);
c. Removing personnel security
programs from the programs overseen
by the Office of Chief Financial Officer
listed in paragraph (a)(9) and adding
personnel security programs to the
services managed by the Office of
Agency Services listed in paragraph
(a)(8); and
d. Adding the Office of Data Analytics
and Economics in the organizational
structure as one of FCA’s primary
offices, in a new section.
2. Adding 1501 Farm Credit Drive to
the address in the first line of
§ 604.425(a).
3. Adding 1501 Farm Credit Drive to
the address in the last line of § 604.440.
IV. Certain Findings
We have determined that the
amendments involve Agency
management and personnel and other
minor technical changes. Therefore, the
amendments do not constitute a
rulemaking under the Administrative
Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. 551,
553(a)(2). Under the APA, the public
may participate in the promulgation of
rules that have a substantial impact on
the public. The amendments to our
regulations relate to Agency
management and personnel are a minor
technical change only and have no
direct impact on the public and,
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therefore, do not require public
participation.
Even if these amendments were a
rulemaking under 5 U.S.C. 551,
553(a)(2) of the APA, we have
determined that notice and public
comment are unnecessary and contrary
to the public interest. Under 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(A) and (B) of the APA, an agency
may publish regulations in final form
when they involve matters of agency
organization or where the agency for
good cause finds that notice and public
comment are impracticable,
unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest. As discussed above, these
amendments result from recent office
reorganizations. Because the
amendments will provide accurate and
current information on the organization
of FCA, it would be contrary to the
public interest to delay amending the
regulations.
V. Regulatory Flexibility Act
Pursuant to section 605(b) of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601
et seq.), FCA hereby certifies that the
final rule will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities. Each of the
banks in the Farm Credit System
(System), considered together with its
affiliated associations, has assets and
annual income in excess of the amounts
that would qualify them as small
entities. Therefore, System institutions
are not ‘‘small entities’’ as defined in the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects
12 CFR Part 600
Organization and functions
(Government agencies).
12 CFR Part 604
Farm Credit Administration Board
Meetings.
For the reasons stated in the
preamble, parts 600 and 604 of chapter
VI, title 12 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, are amended as follows:
PART 600—ORGANIZATION AND
FUNCTIONS
1. The authority citation for part 600
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: Secs. 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11,
5.17, 8.11 of the Farm Credit Act (12 U.S.C.
2241, 2242, 2243, 2244, 2245, 2252, 2279aa–
11).
■
2. Revise § 600.4 to read as follows:
§ 600.4 Organization of the Farm Credit
Administration.
(a) Offices and functions. The primary
offices of the FCA are:
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[FR Doc No: 2020-01296]
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Rules and Regulations
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.
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Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 24 / Wednesday, February 5, 2020 /
Rules and Regulations
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Commodity Credit Corporation
7 CFR Part 1471
RIN 0551-AB00
Pima Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund and Agriculture Wool Apparel
Manufacturers Trust Fund
AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural Service and Commodity Credit Corporation
(CCC), USDA.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This final rule makes amendments to regulations for the Pima
Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund (Agriculture Pima Trust Fund) and the
Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund (Wool Trust Fund)
programs. This final rule makes minor changes to the Department of
Agriculture's administration of the Wool Trust Fund, required by
section 12603 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. Statutory
changes were made with respect to two of the four types of payments
available under the Wool Trust Fund, the Refund of Duties Paid on
Imports of Certain Wool Products (Wool Duty Refund program) and the
Payments to Manufacturers of Certain Worsted Wool Fabrics (Wool Grant
program). In addition, new regulatory language is required to update
the payment expiration calendar year and for submission of affidavits
that apply to all four payments made available under the Wool Trust
Fund. This final rule also makes minor changes to the Department of
Agriculture's administration of the Agriculture Pima Trust Fund per
section 12602 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. New
regulatory language is required for updating the payment expiration
calendar year and to include information in the required affidavit of
yarn spinners.
DATES: This final rule is effective February 5, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Benjamin Chan, Director for Grant
Programs Branch, Global Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA;
email: [email protected], 202-720-8877.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Purpose of the Regulatory Action
On March 9, 2015, FAS published a final rule in the Federal
Register (80 FR 12321) for the Agriculture Pima Trust and the
Agriculture Wool Trust programs. That rule was subsequently amended on
November 18, 2016, (81 FR 81657) based on comments received to add
details for the Refund of Duties Paid on Imports of Certain Wool
Products payment. This current rule reflects minor changes to the
Department of Agriculture's administration of the Wool Trust Fund, made
by section 12603 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. This rule
also reflects minor changes to the Department of Agriculture's
administration of the Agriculture Pima Trust Fund made by Section 12602
of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.
Effective Date and Notice and Comment
In general, the Administrative Procedure Act (APA, 5 U.S.C. 553)
requires that a notice of proposed rulemaking be published in the
Federal Register for interested persons to be given an opportunity to
participate in the rulemaking through submission of written data,
views, or arguments with or without opportunity for oral presentation
and requires a 30-day delay in the effective date of rules, except when
the rule involves a matter relating to public property, loans, grants,
benefits, or contracts. This rule involves matters relating to
contracts and therefore the requirements in section 553 do not apply.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated this rule as
not major under the Congressional Review Act, as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2). Therefore, FAS is not required to delay the effective date for
60 days from the date of publication to allow for Congressional review.
Accordingly, this rule is effective upon publication in the Federal
Register.
Executive Order 12866, 13563, 13771 and 13777
Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' and
Executive Order 13563, ``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,''
direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available
regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select
regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential
economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive
impacts, and equity). Executive Order 13563 emphasized the importance
of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of
harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. The requirements in
Executive Orders 12866 and 13573 for the analysis of costs and benefits
to loans apply to rules that are determined to be significant.
Executive Order 13777, ``Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda,''
established a federal policy to alleviate unnecessary regulatory
burdens on the American people.
OMB designated this rule as not significant for the purposes of
Executive Order 12866 and was not reviewed by OMB. A cost-benefit
assessment of this rule was not required for either Executive Orders
12866 or 13563.
Executive Order 12372
This final rule is not subject to Executive Order 12372,
``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,'' which requires
consultation with State and local officials that would be directly
affected by proposed Federal financial assistance. The objectives of
the Executive Order are to foster an intergovernmental partnership and
a strengthened federalism, by relying on State and local processes for
State and local government coordination and review of proposed Federal
financial assistance and direct Federal development. For reasons
specified in the final rule related notice regarding 7 CFR part 3015,
(48 FR 29115, June 24, 1983), the programs and activities within this
rule are excluded from the scope of Executive Order 12372.
Executive Order 12988
This rule has been reviewed in accordance with Executive Order
12988, ``Civil Justice Reform.'' This rule does not preempt State or
local laws, regulations, or policies unless they
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present an irreconcilable conflict with this rule. This rule will not
be retroactive.
Executive Order 13132
This final rule has been reviewed under Executive order 13132,
``Federalism.'' The policies contained in this final rule do not have
any substantial direct effect on States, on the relationship between
the Federal Government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government, except as
required by law. Nor does this final rule impose substantial direct
compliance costs on State and local governments. Therefore,
consultation with the States is not required.
Executive Order 13175
This final rule has been reviewed in accordance with the
requirements of Executive Order 13175, ``Consultation and Coordination
with Indian Tribal Governments.'' Executive Order 13175 requires
federal agencies to consult and coordinate with Tribes on a government-
to-government basis on policies that have Tribal implications,
including regulations, legislative comments or proposed legislation,
and other policy statements or actions that have substantial direct
effects on one or more Indian Tribes, on the relationship between the
Federal Government and Indian Tribes or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian Tribes.
USDA has assessed the impact of this rule on Indian Tribes and
determined that this rule does not have Trial implications that
required Tribal consultation under Executive Order 13175. If a Tribe
requests consultation, FAS will work with the USDA Office of Tribal
Relations to ensure meaningful consultation is provided.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Regulatory Flexibility Act does not apply to this final rule
because FAS is not required by 5 U.S.C. 553 or any other law to publish
a notice of proposed rulemaking with respect to the subject matter of
this final rule.
Environmental Review
The environmental impacts of this rule have been considered in a
manner consistent with the provisions of the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347), the regulations of the Council
on Environmental Quality (40 CFR parts 1500-1508), and FSA regulations
for compliance with NEPA that apply to CCC activities (7 CFR part 799).
FAS has determined that NEPA does not apply to this final rule and that
no environmental assessment or environmental impact statement will be
prepared.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
This final rule does not impose any enforceable duty or contain any
unfunded mandate as described under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates
Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA). Therefore, this rule is not subject to the
requirements of sections 202 and 205 of UMRA.
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3501-3520), this rule does not change the information collection
approved by OMB under control number 0551-0044.
E-Government Act Compliance
FAS is committed to complying with the E-Government Act to promote
the use of the internet and other information technologies to provide
increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information,
services, and for other purposes. The forms, regulations, and other
information collection activities required to be utilized by a person
subject to this final rule are available at: https://www.fas.usda.gov.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1471
Agricultural commodities, imports.
Accordingly, 7 CFR part 1471 is amended as follows:
PART 1471--PIMA AGRICULTURE COTTON TRUST FUND (AGRICULTURE PIMA
TRUST) AND AGRICULTURE WOOL APPAREL MANUFACTURERS TRUST FUND
(AGRICULTURE WOOL TRUST)
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1. The authority citation for part 1471 is revised to read as follows.
Authority: Sections 501-506, Pub. L. 106-200, (114 Stat. 299-
304); section 4002, Pub. L. 108-429 (7 U.S.C. 7101 note); section
1633, Pub. L. 109-280 (120 Stat. 1166); section 325, Pub. L. 110-343
(122 Stat. 3875); sections 12314 and 12315, Pub. L. 113-79 (7 U.S.C.
2101 note and 7101 note); and sections 12602 and 12603, Pub. L. 115-
334 (7 U.S.C. 2101 note).
Subpart A--Agriculture Pima Trust
Sec. 1471.1 [Amended]
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2. Amend Sec. 1471.1(b)(2) by removing ``2015 through 2018'' and
adding ``2019 through 2023'' in its place.
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3. Amend Sec. 1471.2 as follows:
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a. In the introductory text, remove the year ``2018'' and add the year
``2023'' in its place;
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b. In paragraph (b) introductory text, remove the phrase ``2013 and'';
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c. In paragraph (b)(1), remove the first occurrence of the year
``2013'' and add the words ``the prior calendar year'' in its place and
remove the phrase ``calendar year 2013'' and add the phrase ``the prior
calendar year'' in its place;
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c. In paragraph (b)(2), remove the phrase ``calendar year 2013'' and
add the words ``the prior calendar year'' in its place;
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d. In paragraph (c) introductory text, remove the phrase ``calendar
year 2013'' and add the phrase ``the prior calendar year'' in its
place; and
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e. Add paragraphs (c)(3) and (4).
The additions read as follows:
Sec. 1471.2 Pima cotton payments.
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(c) * * *
(3) A yarn spinner will not receive an amount under paragraph
(b)(1) of this section that exceeds the cost of pima cotton that was:
(i) Purchased during the prior calendar year; and
(ii) Used in spinning any cotton yarns.
(4) The Secretary will reallocate any amounts reduced by reason of
the limitation under paragraph (b) of this section to spinners using
the ratio described in paragraph (b) of this section, disregarding
production of any spinner subject to that limitation.
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4. Amend Sec. 1471.3 as follows:
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a. In paragraphs (a) and (c) remove the phrase ``calendar year 2013''
and add the phrase ``the prior calendar year'' in its place;
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b. In paragraph (b), remove the phrase ``During 2013'' and in its place
the phrase ``In the prior calendar year''; and
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c. Add paragraph (d).
The addition reads as follows:
Sec. 1471.3 Affidavit of producers of ring spun pima cotton yarn.
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(d) The dollar amount of pima cotton purchased during the prior
calendar year that was used in spinning any cotton yarns, and for which
the producer maintains supporting documentation.
Sec. 1471.4 [Amended]
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5. Amend Sec. 1471.4 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the phrase ``and during calendar year
2013'';
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b. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the phrase ``calendar year 2013'' and
add ``the prior calendar year'' in its place; and
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c. In paragraph (a)(4), remove the phrase ``2013 and in''.
Subpart B--Agriculture Wool Trust
Sec. 1471.10 [Amended]
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6. Amend Sec. 1471.10, in paragraph (b)(2) by removing ``2015 through
2019'' and adding the years ``2019 through 2023'' in its place.
Dated: January 14, 2020.
Robert Stephenson,
Executive Vice President, Commodity Credit Corporation.
In concurrence with:
Dated: December 23, 2019.
Clay Hamilton,
Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-01296 Filed 2-4-20; 8:45 am]
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