Redefining Bona Fide Cotton Spot Markets, 69529 [2023-22180]

Download as PDF 69529 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 88, No. 193 Friday, October 6, 2023 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. action corrects the names and definitions of the two spot markets. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 27 Commodity futures, Cotton. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Agricultural Marketing Service amends 7 CFR part 27 with the following technical amendment: Mexico counties of Union, Quay, Curry, Roosevelt, and Lea. * * * * * Melissa Bailey, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2023–22180 Filed 10–5–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PART 27—[Amended] SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR part 27 continues to read as follows: [Docket No. SBA–2023–0012] Agricultural Marketing Service ■ 7 CFR Part 27 [Doc. No. AMS–CN–22–0061] Authority: 7 U.S.C. 15b, 7 U.S.C. 473b, 7 U.S.C. 1622(g). Redefining Bona Fide Cotton Spot Markets Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Technical amendment. AGENCY: On August 1, 2023, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published a rule amending the regulation that redefines two of the seven designated spot markets and changing the names of the affected markets. The amendatory language in this rule did not provide instructions necessary to effectuate the changes in the Code of Federal Regulations. This action corrects the names and definitions of the two affected cotton spot markets. DATES: Effective October 6, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Meredith, Division Director, Cotton Market News, Cotton & Tobacco Program, AMS, USDA, 3275 Appling Road, Room 10, Memphis, TN 38133. Telephone: (901) 384–3300, or Email: Barbara.Meredith@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A final rule published in the Federal Register on August 1, 2023 (88 FR 49993) revised the regulations concerning bona fide spot market definitions, redefining which counties and states compose each of these spot markets. Specifically, the rule removed the terms ‘‘East Texas and Oklahoma’’ and ‘‘West Texas’’, and added the terms ‘‘East Texas and South Texas’’ and ‘‘West Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma.’’ Furthermore, the rule removed the definitions of ‘‘East Texas and Oklahoma’’ and ‘‘West Texas’’ and added the definitions of ‘‘East Texas and South Texas’’ and ‘‘West Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma’’ in their place. This lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:54 Oct 05, 2023 Jkt 262001 2. Amend § 27.93: ■ a. Revising the introductory paragraph of the extract; ■ b. By removing the definitions of ‘‘East Texas and Oklahoma’’ and ‘‘West Texas’’ and; ■ c. By adding the definitions of ‘‘East Texas and South Texas’’ and ‘‘West Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma’’ in their place. The additions and revision read as follows: ■ § 27.93 Bona fide spot markets. The following markets have been determined, after investigation, and are hereby designated to be bona fide spot markets within the meaning of the act: Southeastern; North Delta; South Delta; East Texas and South Texas; West Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma; Desert Southwest; and San Joaquin Valley. Such markets will comprise the following areas: * * * * * East Texas and South Texas Texas counties east of and including Montague, Wise, Parker, Erath, Comanche, Mills, San Saba, Mason, Sutton, Edwards, Kinney, Maverick, Webb, Zapata, Star, and Hidalgo counties. West Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma All counties in Kansas and Oklahoma, all Texas counties not included in the East Texas, South Texas, and Desert Southwest Markets, and the New PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 13 CFR Part 120 ALP Express Pilot Program U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). ACTION: Notification of ALP Express Pilot Program. AGENCY: SBA is introducing a new pilot loan program (ALP Express Pilot) to provide to Certified Development Companies (CDCs) participating in the Accredited Lenders Program (ALP) increased delegated authority for 504 loans of $500,000 or less. These increased delegated authorities (ALP Express authority) were previously authorized under the Economic Aid to Hard-hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Economic Aid Act), but they expire on September 30, 2023. SBA will evaluate the use of the ALP Express Pilot and will make a recommendation to Congress as to whether these increased authorities should become permanent. SBA will limit the number of ALP Express Pilot loans to not more than fifteen percent (15%) of the total dollar amount of 504 loans made in any fiscal year. DATES: Availability date: The ALP Express Pilot is available on October 1, 2023, and will remain in effect for up to two years, but not to extend beyond September 30, 2025. Comment date: Send comments by December 5, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by SBA docket number SBA– 2023–0012, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Gregorius Suryadi, Office of Financial Assistance, U.S. Small SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06OCR1.SGM 06OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 193 (Friday, October 6, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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[FR Doc No: 2023-22180]



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Rules and Regulations
                                                Federal Register
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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. 88, No. 193 / Friday, October 6, 2023 / Rules 
and Regulations

[[Page 69529]]



DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

7 CFR Part 27

[Doc. No. AMS-CN-22-0061]


Redefining Bona Fide Cotton Spot Markets

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: On August 1, 2023, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 
published a rule amending the regulation that redefines two of the 
seven designated spot markets and changing the names of the affected 
markets. The amendatory language in this rule did not provide 
instructions necessary to effectuate the changes in the Code of Federal 
Regulations. This action corrects the names and definitions of the two 
affected cotton spot markets.

DATES: Effective October 6, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Meredith, Division Director, 
Cotton Market News, Cotton & Tobacco Program, AMS, USDA, 3275 Appling 
Road, Room 10, Memphis, TN 38133. Telephone: (901) 384-3300, or Email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A final rule published in the Federal 
Register on August 1, 2023 (88 FR 49993) revised the regulations 
concerning bona fide spot market definitions, redefining which counties 
and states compose each of these spot markets. Specifically, the rule 
removed the terms ``East Texas and Oklahoma'' and ``West Texas'', and 
added the terms ``East Texas and South Texas'' and ``West Texas, 
Kansas, and Oklahoma.'' Furthermore, the rule removed the definitions 
of ``East Texas and Oklahoma'' and ``West Texas'' and added the 
definitions of ``East Texas and South Texas'' and ``West Texas, Kansas, 
and Oklahoma'' in their place. This action corrects the names and 
definitions of the two spot markets.

List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 27

    Commodity futures, Cotton.
    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Agricultural 
Marketing Service amends 7 CFR part 27 with the following technical 
amendment:

PART 27--[Amended]

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1. The authority citation for 7 CFR part 27 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 15b, 7 U.S.C. 473b, 7 U.S.C. 1622(g).

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2. Amend Sec.  27.93:
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a. Revising the introductory paragraph of the extract;
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b. By removing the definitions of ``East Texas and Oklahoma'' and 
``West Texas'' and;
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c. By adding the definitions of ``East Texas and South Texas'' and 
``West Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma'' in their place.
    The additions and revision read as follows:


Sec.  27.93  Bona fide spot markets.

    The following markets have been determined, after investigation, 
and are hereby designated to be bona fide spot markets within the 
meaning of the act:
    Southeastern; North Delta; South Delta; East Texas and South Texas; 
West Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma; Desert Southwest; and San Joaquin 
Valley. Such markets will comprise the following areas:
* * * * *

East Texas and South Texas

    Texas counties east of and including Montague, Wise, Parker, Erath, 
Comanche, Mills, San Saba, Mason, Sutton, Edwards, Kinney, Maverick, 
Webb, Zapata, Star, and Hidalgo counties.

West Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma

    All counties in Kansas and Oklahoma, all Texas counties not 
included in the East Texas, South Texas, and Desert Southwest Markets, 
and the New Mexico counties of Union, Quay, Curry, Roosevelt, and Lea.
* * * * *

Melissa Bailey,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-22180 Filed 10-5-23; 8:45 am]
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