Department of Agriculture March 17, 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Blueberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Increase Membership
Document Number: 2010-5773
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2010-03-17
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
This rule proposes to add two importer members and their alternates to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (Council) to reflect changes in the quantity of highbush blueberry imports in the past three years. The change was proposed by the Council in accordance with the provisions of the Blueberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order) which is authorized by the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 (Act). The Order requires that the Council review the geographical distribution of the United States production and the quantity of imports of highbush blueberries at least every five years. As a result of these changes, the total Council membership would increase from 14 to 16 members and their alternates. In addition, this rule proposes to increase the quorum minimum from seven to nine members.
Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Final Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2009-2010 Crop Year for Tart Cherries
Document Number: 2010-5772
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2010-03-17
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
This rule invites comments on the establishment of final free and restricted percentages for the 2009-2010 crop year. The percentages are 32 percent free and 68 percent restricted and will establish the proportion of cherries from the 2009 crop which may be handled in commercial outlets. The percentages are intended to stabilize supplies and prices, and strengthen market conditions. The percentages were recommended by the Cherry Industry Administrative Board (Board), the body that locally administers the marketing order. The marketing order regulates the handling of tart cherries grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Notice of Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board
Document Number: 2010-5771
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-03-17
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing a forthcoming meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB).
Plumas County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)
Document Number: 2010-5394
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-03-17
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Plumas County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a meeting on March 26, in Quincy, CA. The purpose of the meeting is to review applications for Cycle 10 funding and select projects to be recommended to the Plumas National Forest Supervisor for calendar year 2011 funding consideration. The funding is available under Title II provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
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