Department of Agriculture November 27, 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

George Washington & Jefferson National Forests will begin charging a $15 fee per single campsite and $25 per double campsite for overnight use at White Cedar Horse Camp, which is presently under construction. This new campground will facilitate equestrian use of George Washington & Jefferson National Forests on the Eastern Divide Ranger District. Fee revenue will support operations and maintenance of the campground and future site improvements.

The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is announcing that the inventoried farmer-stock peanuts will be available for sale as unrestricted use on November 29, 2006 on the Internet at www.theseam.com.

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is reopening the comment period for 90 days for the interim final rule for mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) for fish and shellfish covered commodities that was published in the Federal Register on October 5, 2004 (69 FR 59708). The interim final rule for fish and shellfish became effective on April 4, 2005. The interim final rule imposes requirements on certain retailers and their suppliers to notify their customers of the country of origin and the method of production (wild and/or farm-raised) of specified fish and shellfish products. The interim final rule also specifies recordkeeping responsibilities for affected retailers and their suppliers. AMS requests general comment on the costs and benefits of the interim final rule as well as the specific questions that are listed in this document. All affected persons are hereby given notice of the opportunity to submit written data and views concerning the economic impacts of the interim final rule. AMS will review the submitted comments and information as it promulgates a final rule for mandatory COOL for fish and shellfish. Comments received on issues that are outside the scope of the costs and benefits of the interim final rule will not be considered.

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest will begin charging a $40 fee for the overnight rental of Malad Summit Guard Station. Rentals of other cabins on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest have shown that publics appreciate and enjoy the availability of historic rental cabins. Funds from the rental will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of the Malad Summit Guard Station.

The Soda Springs Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest will begin charging a $10 fee for single family overnight camping at the Gravel Creek Campground. There will also be a $5 fee for an extra vehicle. Overnight camping at other campgrounds on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest have shown that publics appreciate and enjoy the availability of developed recreation facilities. Funds from the fee charges will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of the Gravel Creek Campground.