Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Continuance Referendum, 48141-48142 [2023-15826]

Download as PDF 48141 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 88, No. 142 Wednesday, July 26, 2023 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 1222 [Doc. No. AMS–SC–23–0013] Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Continuance Referendum Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notification of referendum. AGENCY: This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible domestic manufacturers and importers of paper and paper-based packaging to determine whether they favor continuance of the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) regulations regarding a national paper and paperbased packaging research and promotion program. DATES: This referendum will be conducted by express mail and electronic ballot from October 6, 2023, through October 20, 2023. To be eligible to vote, persons who are currently domestic manufacturers and importers and who domestically manufactured and imported 100,000 short tons or more of paper and paper-based packaging during the representative period from January 1 through December 31, 2022, are eligible to vote in the referendum. Ballots delivered to AMS via express mail or electronic ballot must show proof of delivery by no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 20, 2023. ADDRESSES: Copies of the Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research, and Information Order may be obtained from: Referendum Agent, Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program (SCP), AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 1406–S, Stop 0244, Washington, DC 20250–0244, telephone: (202) 720–8085 or contact Marlene Betts at (202) 494– 6633 or via electronic mail: Marlene.Betts@usda.gov. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Jul 25, 2023 Jkt 259001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marlene Betts, Marketing Specialist, Market Development Division, SCP, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 1406–S, Stop 0244, Washington, DC 20250–0244; Marlene Betts (202) 494–6633 or via electronic mail: Marlene.Betts@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7411–7425) (Act), it is hereby directed that a referendum be conducted to ascertain whether continuance of the Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order (Order) (7 CFR part 1222) is favored by eligible domestic manufacturers and importers of paper and paper-based packaging covered under the program. The Order is authorized under the Act. The representative period for establishing voter eligibility for the referendum shall be the period from January 1 through December 31, 2022. Persons who are currently domestic manufacturers and have domestically manufactured 100,000 short tons or more of paper and paper-based packaging and persons who are currently importers and have imported 100,000 short tons or more of paper and paper-based packaging, during the representative period are eligible to vote in the referendum. Persons who received an exemption from assessments pursuant to § 1222.53 for the entire representative period are ineligible to vote. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide the option for electronic balloting. The referendum will be conducted by express mail and electronic ballot from October 6 through October 20, 2023. Further details will be provided in the ballot instructions. Section 518 of the Act (7 U.S.C. 7411– 7425) authorizes continuance referenda. Under § 1222.81(b) of the Order, USDA must conduct a referendum no later than seven years after the program became effective and every seven years thereafter; at the request of the Board established in this Order; at the request of 10 percent or more of the number of persons eligible to vote in a referendum as set forth under the Order; or at any time as determined by the Secretary to determine if persons subject to assessment favor continuance of the program. The program was established in 2014 and the last referendum was PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 held in September 2020. The Paper and Packaging Board (Board) unanimously voted at its November 2022 meeting to conduct a referendum in October 2023. Therefore, at the Board’s request, a continuance referendum is being conducted before the next scheduled referendum. USDA would continue the Order if continuance is favored by a majority of domestic manufacturers and importers of paper and paper-based packaging voting in the referendum who also represent a majority of the volume of paper and paper-based packaging represented in the referendum and who, during the period of January 1 through December 31, 2022, have been engaged in the manufacturing and importation of paper and paper-based packaging. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the referendum ballot has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and assigned OMB No. 0581–0093. It has been estimated that approximately 40 entities will be eligible to vote in the referendum. It will take an average of 15 minutes for each voter to read the voting instructions and complete the referendum ballot. Referendum Order Marlene Betts, Marketing Specialist, and Alexandra Caryl, Branch Chief, Mid-Atlantic Region Branch, Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, are hereby designated as the referendum agents to conduct this referendum. The referendum procedures at 7 CFR 1222.100 through 1222.108, which were issued pursuant to the Act, shall be used to conduct the referendum. The referendum agents will express mail or provide electronically the ballots to be cast in the referendum and voting instructions to all known, eligible domestic manufacturers and importers prior to the first day of the voting period. Persons who are currently domestic manufacturers and importers and who domestically manufactured and imported 100,000 short tons or more of paper and paper-based packaging during the representative period are eligible to vote. Persons who received an exemption from assessments pursuant to § 1222.53 during the entire representative period from January 1 through December 31, 2022, are ineligible to vote. Any eligible E:\FR\FM\26JYP1.SGM 26JYP1 48142 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 142 / Wednesday, July 26, 2023 / Proposed Rules domestic manufacturer or importer who does not receive a ballot should contact a referendum agent no later than three days before the end of the voting period. Ballots delivered via express mail or electronic ballot show proof of delivery by no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 20, 2023. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1222 Administrative practice and procedure, Advertising, Labeling, Marketing agreements, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7411–7425; 7 U.S.C. 7401. Erin Morris, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2023–15826 Filed 7–25–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Parts 21 and 25 [Docket No. FAA–2023–1463] Draft Notice Regarding Submittal and Disclosure of Safety Critical Information by Applicants for Transport Category Airplane Type Certificates Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments. AGENCY: This draft Notice, as part of the FAA’s implementation of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act, would provide additional guidance regarding the process for applying for a new or amended type certificate (TC) for a transport category airplane. This guidance would facilitate the provision of safety critical information about the applicant’s proposed design to the FAA. DATES: Comments on the draft Notice must be received on or before August 25, 2023. ADDRESSES: Send comments with the subject line, ‘‘Submittal and Disclosure of Safety Critical Information by Applicants for Transport Category Airplane Type Certificates’’ identified by docket number FAA–2023–1463, using the following method: • Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M–30, U.S. Department of lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Jul 25, 2023 Jkt 259001 Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery of Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m., and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202–493–2251. Privacy: In addition to the final Notice, the FAA will post all comments it receives, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov/, including any personal information the commenter provides. DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement can be found in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–19478), as well as at https://DocketsInfo.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sue McCormick, Product Policy Management: Systems Standards Section, AIR–63A, Organization and Systems Policy Branch, Policy and Standards Division, Aircraft Certification Service, by email at susan.mccormick@faa.gov, or by phone at (206) 231–3242. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion Section 105(a) of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act, Public Law 116–260 (the Act), mandates that the Administrator require the submittal and disclosure of safety critical information by applicants for, or holders of, TCs for transport category airplanes covered under title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 25. As detailed in the draft Notice, the Act defines safety critical information. Applicants for transport airplane type certificates currently submit safety critical information with their initial certification plan, and throughout their project. However, it may not be clearly demarcated as safety critical. Therefore, as part of its interim implementation of Section 105(a), the FAA plans to issue a Notice to supplement its application processes to provide guidance for applicants to delineate safety critical information. A draft of the Notice may be examined in the docket and at https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/draft_docs. Comments Invited The FAA invites the public to submit comments on the draft Notice, as specified in the ADDRESSES section of this notification. Commenters should include the subject line, ‘‘Submittal and Disclosure of Safety Critical Information PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 by Applicants for Transport Category Airplane Type Certificates’’ and the docket number on all comments submitted to the FAA. The most helpful comments will reference a specific recommendation, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting information. The FAA will consider all comments received on or before the closing date, before issuing the final Notice. The FAA will also consider late-filed comments if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. Issued in Washington, DC, on July 21, 2023. Brian Cable, Manager, Organization and Systems Policy Branch, Policy and Standards Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023–15821 Filed 7–25–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Parts 21 and 25 [Docket No. FAA–2023–1383] Draft Policy Statement Regarding Classification of Type Design Changes That Would Materially Alter Safety Critical Information as Major Type Design Changes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notification of availability; request for comments. AGENCY: A draft policy statement would state that proposed type design changes that would materially alter safety critical information have the potential to affect airworthiness, and therefore do not qualify as minor design changes. DATES: Comments on the draft policy statement must be received on or before August 25, 2023. ADDRESSES: Send comments with the subject line, ‘‘Classification of Type Design Changes That Would Materially Alter Safety Critical Information as Major Type Design Changes’’ identified by docket number FAA–2023–1383, using the following method: • Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M–30, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26JYP1.SGM 26JYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 142 (Wednesday, July 26, 2023)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15826]


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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of 
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these 
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in 
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 142 / Wednesday, July 26, 2023 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

7 CFR Part 1222

[Doc. No. AMS-SC-23-0013]


Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research, and 
Information Order; Continuance Referendum

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notification of referendum.

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SUMMARY: This document directs that a referendum be conducted among 
eligible domestic manufacturers and importers of paper and paper-based 
packaging to determine whether they favor continuance of the 
Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) regulations regarding a national 
paper and paper-based packaging research and promotion program.

DATES: This referendum will be conducted by express mail and electronic 
ballot from October 6, 2023, through October 20, 2023. To be eligible 
to vote, persons who are currently domestic manufacturers and importers 
and who domestically manufactured and imported 100,000 short tons or 
more of paper and paper-based packaging during the representative 
period from January 1 through December 31, 2022, are eligible to vote 
in the referendum. Ballots delivered to AMS via express mail or 
electronic ballot must show proof of delivery by no later than 11:59 
p.m. Eastern Time on October 20, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, 
Research, and Information Order may be obtained from: Referendum Agent, 
Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program (SCP), AMS, USDA, 
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 1406-S, Stop 0244, Washington, DC 
20250-0244, telephone: (202) 720-8085 or contact Marlene Betts at (202) 
494-6633 or via electronic mail: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marlene Betts, Marketing Specialist, 
Market Development Division, SCP, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue 
SW, Room 1406-S, Stop 0244, Washington, DC 20250-0244; Marlene Betts 
(202) 494-6633 or via electronic mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Commodity Promotion, 
Research, and Information Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7411-7425) (Act), it is 
hereby directed that a referendum be conducted to ascertain whether 
continuance of the Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research 
and Information Order (Order) (7 CFR part 1222) is favored by eligible 
domestic manufacturers and importers of paper and paper-based packaging 
covered under the program. The Order is authorized under the Act.
    The representative period for establishing voter eligibility for 
the referendum shall be the period from January 1 through December 31, 
2022. Persons who are currently domestic manufacturers and have 
domestically manufactured 100,000 short tons or more of paper and 
paper-based packaging and persons who are currently importers and have 
imported 100,000 short tons or more of paper and paper-based packaging, 
during the representative period are eligible to vote in the 
referendum. Persons who received an exemption from assessments pursuant 
to Sec.  1222.53 for the entire representative period are ineligible to 
vote. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide the option for 
electronic balloting. The referendum will be conducted by express mail 
and electronic ballot from October 6 through October 20, 2023. Further 
details will be provided in the ballot instructions.
    Section 518 of the Act (7 U.S.C. 7411-7425) authorizes continuance 
referenda. Under Sec.  1222.81(b) of the Order, USDA must conduct a 
referendum no later than seven years after the program became effective 
and every seven years thereafter; at the request of the Board 
established in this Order; at the request of 10 percent or more of the 
number of persons eligible to vote in a referendum as set forth under 
the Order; or at any time as determined by the Secretary to determine 
if persons subject to assessment favor continuance of the program. The 
program was established in 2014 and the last referendum was held in 
September 2020. The Paper and Packaging Board (Board) unanimously voted 
at its November 2022 meeting to conduct a referendum in October 2023. 
Therefore, at the Board's request, a continuance referendum is being 
conducted before the next scheduled referendum. USDA would continue the 
Order if continuance is favored by a majority of domestic manufacturers 
and importers of paper and paper-based packaging voting in the 
referendum who also represent a majority of the volume of paper and 
paper-based packaging represented in the referendum and who, during the 
period of January 1 through December 31, 2022, have been engaged in the 
manufacturing and importation of paper and paper-based packaging.
    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
chapter 35), the referendum ballot has been approved by the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) and assigned OMB No. 0581-0093. It has been 
estimated that approximately 40 entities will be eligible to vote in 
the referendum. It will take an average of 15 minutes for each voter to 
read the voting instructions and complete the referendum ballot.

Referendum Order

    Marlene Betts, Marketing Specialist, and Alexandra Caryl, Branch 
Chief, Mid-Atlantic Region Branch, Market Development Division, 
Specialty Crops Program, AMS, are hereby designated as the referendum 
agents to conduct this referendum. The referendum procedures at 7 CFR 
1222.100 through 1222.108, which were issued pursuant to the Act, shall 
be used to conduct the referendum.
    The referendum agents will express mail or provide electronically 
the ballots to be cast in the referendum and voting instructions to all 
known, eligible domestic manufacturers and importers prior to the first 
day of the voting period. Persons who are currently domestic 
manufacturers and importers and who domestically manufactured and 
imported 100,000 short tons or more of paper and paper-based packaging 
during the representative period are eligible to vote. Persons who 
received an exemption from assessments pursuant to Sec.  1222.53 during 
the entire representative period from January 1 through December 31, 
2022, are ineligible to vote. Any eligible

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domestic manufacturer or importer who does not receive a ballot should 
contact a referendum agent no later than three days before the end of 
the voting period. Ballots delivered via express mail or electronic 
ballot show proof of delivery by no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time 
on October 20, 2023.

List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1222

    Administrative practice and procedure, Advertising, Labeling, 
Marketing agreements, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7411-7425; 7 U.S.C. 7401.

Erin Morris,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-15826 Filed 7-25-23; 8:45 am]
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