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TABLE 1—PAYMENT RATES FOR SPECIALTY CROPS—Continued
Commodity
CARES Act payment
rate for sales losses
($/lb)
Pistachios .....................................................................................
Plantains ......................................................................................
Pomegranates ..............................................................................
Pummelos ....................................................................................
Pumpkins .....................................................................................
Rutabagas ....................................................................................
Shallots ........................................................................................
Spearmint .....................................................................................
Tangelos ......................................................................................
Turmeric .......................................................................................
Turnips (Celeriac) ........................................................................
Upland and Winter Cress ............................................................
Watercress ...................................................................................
Yautia (Malanga) .........................................................................
Yuca (Cassava) ...........................................................................
0.22
0.18
........................................
........................................
0.72
0.08
0.51
1.60
0.05
........................................
........................................
........................................
........................................
0.48
........................................
CARES Act payment
rate for product that left
the farm but spoiled due
to loss of marketing
channel
($/lb)
CCC payment rate
($/lb)
1.28
0.15
0.54
0.21
0.39
0.19
0.70
4.80
0.22
1.05
0.20
2.18
2.18
0.42
0.16
0.25
0.03
0.11
0.04
0.08
0.04
0.14
0.94
0.04
0.20
0.04
0.43
0.43
0.08
0.03
* The payment rates for Maple Sap (for Maple Syrup) are $/gallon.
TABLE 2—PAYMENT RATES FOR NON-SPECIALTY CROPS AND LIVESTOCK
CARES Act
payment rate
($/unit)
Commodity
Unit
Liquid Eggs ..................................................................................................................................
Frozen Eggs ................................................................................................................................
All Other Sheep (All sheep greater than 2 years of age) ...........................................................
Pound ............
Pound ............
Head ..............
$0.05
0.06
24.00
CCC
payment rate
($/unit)
$0.02
0.02
7.00
TABLE 3—PAYMENT RATES FOR AQUACULTURE COMMODITIES
Commodity
Unit
CARES Act
payment rate
($/unit)
Crawfish .......................................................................................................................................
Catfish ..........................................................................................................................................
Largemouth Bass and Carp Sold as Foodfish ............................................................................
Hybrid Striped Bass .....................................................................................................................
Red Drum ....................................................................................................................................
Salmon .........................................................................................................................................
Sturgeon ......................................................................................................................................
Tilapia ..........................................................................................................................................
Trout ............................................................................................................................................
Ornamental or Tropical Fish ........................................................................................................
Recreational Sportfish .................................................................................................................
Pound ............
Pound ............
Pound ............
Pound ............
Pound ............
Pound ............
Pound ............
Pound ............
Pound ............
Piece ..............
Pound ............
$0.65
........................
0.51
........................
........................
1.14
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
Stephen L. Censky,
Vice Chairman, Commodity Credit
Corporation, and Deputy Secretary, U.S.
Department of Agriculture.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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Coronavirus Food Assistance
Program; Correction
Office of the Secretary,
Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Correcting amendments.
AGENCY:
The Secretary of Agriculture
implemented the Coronavirus Food
SUMMARY:
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payment rate
($/unit)
$0.05
0.07
0.39
0.25
0.24
0.31
0.29
0.16
0.11
0.03
0.27
Assistance Program (CFAP), which
provides assistance to agricultural
producers impacted by the effects of the
COVID–19 outbreak, through a final rule
published in the Federal Register on
May 21, 2020. We were able to
reevaluate the payment rates for certain
specialty crops based on data that was
available from industry in response to
the CFAP notice of funding availability,
which was published in the Federal
Register on May 22, 2020. This
document corrects payment rates and
categories for those specialty crops that
were published in the final rule. It also
clarifies eligibility of aquaculture
commodities and extends the CFAP
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application deadline for all applicants
until September 11, 2020.
DATES: Effective Date: August 14, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
William L. Beam; telephone: (202) 720–
3175; email: Bill.Beam@usda.gov.
Persons with disabilities who require
alternative means for communication
should contact the USDA Target Center
at (202) 720–2600 (voice).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule
corrects the CFAP regulations in 7 CFR
part 9, which were implemented in the
final rule that was published in the
Federal Register on May 21, 2020 (85
FR 30825–30835). This is the third set
of corrections. The first set of
corrections was published in the
Federal Register on June 12, 2020 (85
FR 35799–35800), and the second set of
corrections was published in the
Federal Register on July 10, 2020 (85 FR
41328–41330). This document augments
those corrections.
In response to the notice of funding
availability published in the Federal
Register on May 22, 2020 (85 FR 31062–
31065), a few commenters requested
that USDA review data supporting price
decreases for certain commodities,
including several that were specified in
the CFAP regulation.
Accordingly, USDA is correcting 7
CFR 9.5 to make onions, green; walnuts;
and watermelons eligible for payment
under 7 CFR 9.5(b)(1), and adding
CARES Act payment rates for sales
losses for those crops to Table 1 to
§ 9.5(h). We are also correcting the other
rates for those crops based on our
review of additional data. Additional
eligible crops and changes to eligibility
for crops previously announced in a
notification published in the Federal
Register on July 10, 2020 (85 FR 41321–
41323) will be announced in a separate
notification.
The addition in the payment rates and
the resulting changes in the eligibility
for specific types of payments per
commodity will not change CFAP costs.
This rule also clarifies provisions
regarding eligibility of aquaculture
businesses in 7 CFR 9.5(j)(2). USDA
understands that producers of
molluscan shellfish and marine algae
have suffered losses and we have
carefully considered the other assistance
that is being provided by the Federal
Government. The Secretary of
Commerce is providing assistance for
these commodities with funding
provided by section 12005 of the
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
Security Act (CARES Act, Pub. L. 116–
136). To avoid providing duplicate
payments for the same losses, USDA has
determined that CFAP will not cover
those commodities. Aquaculture
commodities that will be covered by
CFAP will be announced in a separate
notification.
In addition, 7 CFR 9.5(j)(2) is being
clarified that eligibility is based on the
USDA determination that the
aquaculture products incurred
‘‘qualifying losses between January 15,
2020, and April 15, 2020.’’ Specifically,
‘‘qualifying losses’’ replaces ‘‘a decline
in prices of 5 percent or more.’’
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 9
Agricultural commodities,
Agriculture, Disaster assistance,
Indemnity payments.
Accordingly, 7 CFR part 9 is corrected
by making the following correcting
amendments:
PART 9—CORONAVIRUS FOOD
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
1. The authority citation for part 9
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 714b and 714c; and
Division B, Title I, Pub. L. 116–136.
§ 9.4
[Amended]
2. In § 9.4, amend paragraph (a) by
removing ‘‘August 28, 2020’’ and adding
‘‘September 11, 2020’’ in its place.
■ 3. Amend § 9.5 as follows:
■ a. In Table 1 to paragraph (h):
■ i. Remove the entry for ‘‘Onions
green’’;
■ ii. Add the entry for ‘‘Onions, green’’
in alphabetical order; and
■ iii. Revise the entries for ‘‘Walnuts’’
and ‘‘Watermelons’’; and
■ b. Revise paragraph (j)(2).
The addition and revisions read as
follows:
■
§ 9.5
*
Calculation of payments.
*
*
(h) * * *
*
*
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (h)—PAYMENT RATES FOR SPECIALTY CROPS
[Including, but not limited to, the listed commodities]
CARES Act payment
rate for sales losses
($/lb)
Commodity
*
*
*
Onions, green ...............................................................................
*
*
*
*
Walnuts ........................................................................................
Watermelons ................................................................................
*
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(2) Producers that are privately owned
aquaculture businesses growing
freshwater and saltwater products in
controlled environments, including
raceways, ponds, tanks, and
recirculating systems, extending to all
farmed shrimp and salmonids (trout and
salmon) are included in CFAP to the
extent USDA determines individual
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$0.70
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0.34
0.06
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0.26
0.04
types of the products have incurred
qualifying losses between January 15,
2020, and April 15, 2020. The
determination of which species are
included will be specified in the NOFA
referenced in paragraph (j)(1) of this
section. CFAP does not provide
assistance for molluscan shellfish and
marine algae.
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CCC payment rate
($/lb)
$0.14
0.07
0.01
[Amended]
4. In § 9.7, amend paragraph (h) by
removing ‘‘August 28, 2020’’ and adding
‘‘September 11, 2020’’ in its place.
■
Stephen L. Censky,
Vice Chairman, Commodity Credit
Corporation, and Deputy Secretary, U.S.
Department of Agriculture.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
7 CFR Part 9
[Docket ID: FSA-2020-0004]
RIN 0503-AA65
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Correction
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Correcting amendments.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Agriculture implemented the Coronavirus Food
Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides assistance to agricultural
producers impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, through a
final rule published in the Federal Register on May 21, 2020. We were
able to reevaluate the payment rates for certain specialty crops based
on data that was available from industry in response to the CFAP notice
of funding availability, which was published in the Federal Register on
May 22, 2020. This document corrects payment rates and categories for
those specialty crops that were published in the final rule. It also
clarifies eligibility of aquaculture commodities and extends the CFAP
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application deadline for all applicants until September 11, 2020.
DATES: Effective Date: August 14, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William L. Beam; telephone: (202) 720-
3175; email: [email protected]. Persons with disabilities who require
alternative means for communication should contact the USDA Target
Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule corrects the CFAP regulations in 7
CFR part 9, which were implemented in the final rule that was published
in the Federal Register on May 21, 2020 (85 FR 30825-30835). This is
the third set of corrections. The first set of corrections was
published in the Federal Register on June 12, 2020 (85 FR 35799-35800),
and the second set of corrections was published in the Federal Register
on July 10, 2020 (85 FR 41328-41330). This document augments those
corrections.
In response to the notice of funding availability published in the
Federal Register on May 22, 2020 (85 FR 31062-31065), a few commenters
requested that USDA review data supporting price decreases for certain
commodities, including several that were specified in the CFAP
regulation.
Accordingly, USDA is correcting 7 CFR 9.5 to make onions, green;
walnuts; and watermelons eligible for payment under 7 CFR 9.5(b)(1),
and adding CARES Act payment rates for sales losses for those crops to
Table 1 to Sec. 9.5(h). We are also correcting the other rates for
those crops based on our review of additional data. Additional eligible
crops and changes to eligibility for crops previously announced in a
notification published in the Federal Register on July 10, 2020 (85 FR
41321-41323) will be announced in a separate notification.
The addition in the payment rates and the resulting changes in the
eligibility for specific types of payments per commodity will not
change CFAP costs.
This rule also clarifies provisions regarding eligibility of
aquaculture businesses in 7 CFR 9.5(j)(2). USDA understands that
producers of molluscan shellfish and marine algae have suffered losses
and we have carefully considered the other assistance that is being
provided by the Federal Government. The Secretary of Commerce is
providing assistance for these commodities with funding provided by
section 12005 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
(CARES Act, Pub. L. 116-136). To avoid providing duplicate payments for
the same losses, USDA has determined that CFAP will not cover those
commodities. Aquaculture commodities that will be covered by CFAP will
be announced in a separate notification.
In addition, 7 CFR 9.5(j)(2) is being clarified that eligibility is
based on the USDA determination that the aquaculture products incurred
``qualifying losses between January 15, 2020, and April 15, 2020.''
Specifically, ``qualifying losses'' replaces ``a decline in prices of 5
percent or more.''
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 9
Agricultural commodities, Agriculture, Disaster assistance,
Indemnity payments.
Accordingly, 7 CFR part 9 is corrected by making the following
correcting amendments:
PART 9--CORONAVIRUS FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
0
1. The authority citation for part 9 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 714b and 714c; and Division B, Title I,
Pub. L. 116-136.
Sec. 9.4 [Amended]
0
2. In Sec. 9.4, amend paragraph (a) by removing ``August 28, 2020''
and adding ``September 11, 2020'' in its place.
0
3. Amend Sec. 9.5 as follows:
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a. In Table 1 to paragraph (h):
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i. Remove the entry for ``Onions green'';
0
ii. Add the entry for ``Onions, green'' in alphabetical order; and
0
iii. Revise the entries for ``Walnuts'' and ``Watermelons''; and
0
b. Revise paragraph (j)(2).
The addition and revisions read as follows:
Sec. 9.5 Calculation of payments.
* * * * *
(h) * * *
Table 1 to Paragraph (h)--Payment Rates for Specialty Crops
[Including, but not limited to, the listed commodities]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CARES Act payment rate
for product that left
CARES Act payment rate the farm but spoiled or
Commodity for sales losses ($/lb) is unpaid due to loss CCC payment rate ($/lb)
of marketing channel ($/
lb)
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* * * * * * *
Onions, green........................ $0.51 $0.70 $0.14
* * * * * * *
Walnuts.............................. 0.26 0.34 0.07
Watermelons.......................... 0.04 0.06 0.01
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* * * * *
(j) * * *
(2) Producers that are privately owned aquaculture businesses
growing freshwater and saltwater products in controlled environments,
including raceways, ponds, tanks, and recirculating systems, extending
to all farmed shrimp and salmonids (trout and salmon) are included in
CFAP to the extent USDA determines individual types of the products
have incurred qualifying losses between January 15, 2020, and April 15,
2020. The determination of which species are included will be specified
in the NOFA referenced in paragraph (j)(1) of this section. CFAP does
not provide assistance for molluscan shellfish and marine algae.
* * * * *
Sec. 9.7 [Amended]
0
4. In Sec. 9.7, amend paragraph (h) by removing ``August 28, 2020''
and adding ``September 11, 2020'' in its place.
Stephen L. Censky,
Vice Chairman, Commodity Credit Corporation, and Deputy Secretary, U.S.
Department of Agriculture.
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