Department of Agriculture February 28, 2011 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Implementation of Revised Lacey Act Provisions
Document Number: 2011-4357
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-02-28
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 amended the Lacey Act to expand its protections to a broader range of plant species, extended its reach to encompass products, including timber, that derive from illegally harvested plants, and require that importers submit a declaration at the time of importation for certain plants and plant products. The Act also requires us to review the implementation of the declaration requirements, and to provide public notice and opportunity for comment while conducting the review. The purpose of this notice is to inform the public that we are conducting the required review and to request comments on the implementation of the declaration requirements.
Establishment of Office of the Chief Scientist; Revision of Delegations of Authority
Document Number: 2011-4128
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-02-28
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Office of the Secretary
This document amends the delegations of authority within the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reflect the establishment of the Office of the Chief Scientist within the Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area of USDA, and to identify the authorities of the Under Secretary for REE (Chief Scientist of the Department) and the Director of the Office of the Chief Scientist with respect to scientific integrity within USDA and the coordination of agricultural research, education, and extension programs and activities.
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