Department of Agriculture May 2011 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2011-11297
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-10
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Information Collection; National Recreation Program Administration
Document Number: 2011-11293
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-10
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the new information collection, National Recreation Program Administration.
Mango Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Assessment Increase
Document Number: 2011-11042
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2011-05-10
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
This rule proposes amendment of the Mango Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order) to increase the assessment rate on first handlers and importers of mangos from one half cent per pound to three quarters of a cent per pound. The increase is permitted under the Order, which is authorized by the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 (Act). The National Mango Board (Board), which administers the Order, recommended this action to ensure that the Board's research and promotion programs continue to be adequately funded.
Dairy Promotion and Research Program; Importer Nominations to the Dairy Promotion and Research Board
Document Number: 2011-11015
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-05-10
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
This action is pursuant to the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 (Dairy Act), as amended, and the Dairy Promotion and Research Order (Dairy Order), as amended, which require the Secretary of Agriculture to add importer representation, initially two members, to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (Dairy Board). USDA is seeking nominations of importers to be considered for appointment to the Dairy Board.
National Organic Program; Notice on the Ruminant Slaughter Stock Provision of the Access to Pasture Rule
Document Number: 2011-11013
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-05-10
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
This document informs the general public that no further action will be taken by the National Organic Program (NOP) to amend the provision on ruminant slaughter stock under the NOP regulations. This document provides a summary of the comments received in response to a request for comments on the ruminant slaughter stock requirements as codified by the final rule on access to pasture published on February 17, 2010. Based upon the comments received, the rationale behind the decision to retain the section on livestock living conditions for ruminant slaughter stock as codified under the NOP regulations is discussed.
Public Meetings on the Proposed Rule for Mandatory Inspection of Catfish and Catfish Products
Document Number: 2011-11213
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2011-05-09
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing that it will hold two public meetings to receive comments on the proposed regulation to implement a program for mandatory inspection of catfish and catfish products (Docket No. FSIS-2008-0031), published February 24, 2011 in the Federal Register.
Movement of Hass Avocados From Areas Where Mediterranean Fruit Fly or South American Fruit Fly Exist
Document Number: 2011-11173
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2011-05-09
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
We are reopening the comment period for our proposed rule that would relieve certain restrictions regarding the movement of fresh Hass variety avocados. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.
Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2011-11095
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-09
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
National Organic Program: Notice of Final Guidance for Accredited Certifying Agents and Certified Operations
Document Number: 2011-11115
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-05-06
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
The National Organic Program (NOP) is announcing the availability of four final guidance documents intended for use by accredited certifying agents and certified operations. The four final guidance documents are entitled as follows: ``Compost and Vermicompost in Organic Crop Production (NOP 5021); Wild Crop Harvesting (NOP 5022)''; ``Commingling and Contamination Prevention in Organic Production and Handling (NOP 5025)''; and ``The Use of Chlorine Materials in Organic Production and Handling (NOP 5026)''. These final guidance documents are intended to inform the public of NOP's current thinking on these topics. These final guidance documents are now available from the NOP through ``The Program Handbook: Guidance and Instructions for Accredited Certifying Agents (ACAs) and Certified Operations''. The current edition of the Program Handbook is available online at https://www.ams.usda.gov/NopProgramHandbook, or in print upon request.
Bovine Tuberculosis and Brucellosis; Public Meetings
Document Number: 2011-11111
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-06
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
This is to inform the public of upcoming meetings in Lansing, MI, Atlanta, GA, Bozeman, MT, and Amarillo, TX, to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to offer their input on a new framework being developed for the bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis programs in the United States. The meetings are being organized by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District, Oregon, Cobbler II Timber Sale and Fuels Reduction Project
Document Number: 2011-11097
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-06
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
On January 27, 2011, Umatilla National Forest Supervisor Kevin Martin withdrew his October 8, 2010 Record of Decision (ROD) for the Cobbler II Timber Sale and Fuels Reduction Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). The Umatilla National Forest will prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to clarify and revise portions of the Cobbler II Timber Sale and Fuels Reduction project FEIS analysis.
Big Horn County Resource Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2011-11093
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-06
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Big Horn County Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Greybull, Wyoming. The committee is meeting as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110- 343) and in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose is to hold the fourth meeting and to vote on project proposals.
Butte County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)
Document Number: 2011-11079
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-06
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Butte County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a meeting on May 23, 2011 in Oroville, CA. The purpose of the meeting is to: Review Secure Rural Schools legislation, Sec. 204 (f) and discuss the 50% watershed restoration/road maintenance funding goal; discuss developing a process for providing partial funding; discuss requiring a maximum request amount; review and discuss examples of watershed/stream restoration and road maintenance projects along with monitoring projects such as GPS/GIS mapping; review funding Cycle 2 application and instructions and discuss improvements as necessary; review a timeline for Cycle 2 project funding and schedule out meeting(s). The funding is made available under Title II provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Document Number: 2011-11048
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2011-05-06
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), this document announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request approval, from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection 7 CFR part 54 Meats, Prepared Meats, and Meat Products (Grading, Certification, and Standards) and 7 CFR part 62 Quality Systems Verification Program (QSVP).
Proposed Processed Raspberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order
Document Number: 2011-11050
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2011-05-05
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible producers of raspberries for processing and importers of processed raspberries to determine whether they favor the establishment of an industry-funded promotion, research, and information program for processed raspberries. The proposed program, Processed Raspberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Proposed Order), was submitted to the Department of Agriculture (Department) by the Washington Red Raspberry Commission (WRRC). Under the Proposed Order, producers of raspberries for processing and importers of processed raspberries would pay an assessment of up to one cent per pound, with the initial assessment rate being one cent per pound, which would be paid to the proposed National Processed Raspberry Council (Council). Producers and importers of less than 20,000 pounds annually of raspberries for processing and processed raspberries, respectively, would be exempt from the assessment. The proposed program would be implemented under the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 (1996 Act). The Department is conducting an initial referendum to ascertain whether the persons to be covered by and assessed under the Proposed Order favor the implementation of the program prior to it going into effect. The Proposed Order would be implemented if it is approved by a majority of producers and importers voting in the referendum.
User Fees for 2011 Crop Cotton Classification Services to Growers
Document Number: 2011-11047
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-05-05
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will maintain user fees for cotton producers for 2011 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act at the same level as in 2010. These fees are also authorized under the Cotton Standards Act of 1923. The 2010 crop user fee was $2.20 per bale, and this rule will continue the fee for the 2011 cotton crop at that same level. This fee and the existing reserve are sufficient to cover the costs of providing classification services for the 2011 crop, including costs for administration and supervision.
National Organic Program; Proposed Amendments to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (Livestock)
Document Number: 2011-11045
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2011-05-05
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
This proposed rule would amend the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) to reflect recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) on June 20, 2008, and May 30, 2004. The recommendations addressed in this proposed rule pertain to establishing exemptions (uses) for two substances, fenbendazole and moxidectin, on the National List as parasiticides in organic livestock production. Consistent with the recommendations from the NOSB, this proposed rule would amend the National List to add these two substances, along with their restrictive annotations.
Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan; Redistricting and Importer Representation
Document Number: 2011-11043
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2011-05-05
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
This proposed rule invites comments on changing the boundaries of all seven districts under the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan (Plan) to reapportion the producer, handler, and importer memberships on the National Watermelon Promotion Board (Board). In addition, the Board is adding two importer seats based on the quantity of watermelon imports in the past three years. These changes are based on a review of the production and assessments paid in each district and the amount of watermelon import assessments, which the Plan requires at least every five years. As a result of these changes, the importer seats would increase from six to eight. Therefore, the total Board membership would increase from 35 to 37 members. In addition, a new CFR section is added to reflect the importer representation on the Board.
Notice of Request for an Extension and Revision to a Currently Approved Information Collection
Document Number: 2011-11041
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-05
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection for Recordkeeping Requirements for Certified Applicators of Federally Restricted Use Pesticides (7 CFR part 110).
Shasta County Resource Advisory Committee; Meeting
Document Number: 2011-10951
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-05
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Shasta County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Redding, California, on April 27, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110-343) (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendation to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II of the Act. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss project updates and proposals, and information on monitoring efforts.
North Gifford Pinchot National Forest Resource Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2011-10873
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-05
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The North Gifford Pinchot Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Salkum, Washington. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L 110- 343) (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with the title II of the Act. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the meeting is to review and recommend fiscal year 2012 Title II project nominations.
Solicitation of Members to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board
Document Number: 2011-10915
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-04
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Office of the Secretary
The notice to announce the solicitation of members to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board. The notice was published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2011. The document left out a phrase in the third paragraph of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.
Alpine County Resource Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2011-10843
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-04
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Alpine County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Markleeville, CA. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110-343) (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with the title II of the Act. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the meeting is to review and recommend projects for year 3 and year 4 funding.
White Pine-Nye County Resource Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2011-10842
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-04
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The White Pine-Nye County Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Eureka, Nevada. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110-343) (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with the title II of the Act. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the meeting is to review and recommend funding allocation for proposed projects.
Southwest Idaho Resource Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2011-10821
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-04
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub, L 92-463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, as amended, (Pub. L 110-343), the Boise, Payette, Salmon-Challis, and Sawtooth National Forests' Southwest Idaho Resource Advisory Committee will conduct a business meeting. The meeting is open to the public.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Eligibility, Certification, and Employment and Training Provisions
Document Number: 2011-10151
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2011-05-04
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
This proposed rule would implement provisions of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) affecting the eligibility, benefits, certification, and employment and training (E&T) requirements for applicant or participant households in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The rule would amend the SNAP regulations to: Exclude military combat pay from the income of SNAP households; raise the minimum standard deduction and the minimum benefit for small households; eliminate the cap on the deduction for dependent care expenses; index resource limits to inflation; exclude retirement and education accounts from countable resources; permit States to expand the use of simplified reporting; permit States to provide transitional benefits to households leaving State-funded cash assistance programs; allow States to establish telephonic signature systems; permit States to use E&T funds to provide post-employment job retention services; and limit the E&T funding cycle to 15 months. These provisions are intended to increase SNAP benefit levels for certain participants, reduce barriers to participation, and promote efficiency in the administration of the program.
Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection; Category of Plants for Planting Not Authorized for Importation Pending Pest Risk Analysis
Document Number: 2011-10718
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-03
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to initiate an information collection associated with a new category of plants for planting, also referred to as nursery stock, whose importation is not authorized for importation pending pest risk analysis.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Document Number: 2011-10715
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-05-03
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
We are reopening the comment period for our interim rule that amended the regulations concerning the importation of animals and animal products to prohibit or restrict the importation of bird and poultry products from regions where any subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza is considered to exist. The interim rule also imposed restrictions concerning importation of live poultry and birds that have been vaccinated for certain types of avian influenza, or that have moved through regions where any subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza is considered to exist. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2011-10714
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-03
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Siskiyou County Resource Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2011-10700
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-03
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Siskiyou County Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Yreka, California. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110-343) (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with the title II of the Act. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the meeting is for the committee to hear project status, presentation and review of new project proposals and to vote and make recommendations. The meeting is open to the public. Opportunity for public comment will be provided.
Siskiyou County Resource Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2011-10699
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-03
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Siskiyou County Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Yreka, California. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110-343) (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with the title II of the Act. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the meeting is for the committee to hear project status, presentation and review of new project proposals and to vote and make recommendations. The meeting is open to the public. Opportunity for public comment will be provided.
Hiawatha West Resource Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2011-10698
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-03
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Hiawatha West Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Rapid River, Michigan. The committee is meeting as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110- 343) and in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose is to hold the first meeting of the newly formed committee.
Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee Meeting
Document Number: 2011-10697
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-03
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Libby, MT. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110-343) (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with the title II of the Act. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the meeting is to review 2011 project proposals.
Notice of a Meeting of the Northeast Oregon Forests Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)
Document Number: 2011-10696
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-03
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committees Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the Northeast Oregon Forest Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet on May 19, 2011 in John Day, Oregon. The purpose of the meeting is to meet as a Committee to discuss selection of Title II projects under Public Law 110-343, H.R. 1424, the Reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and community Self- Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 500 note; Pub. L. 106-393), also called ``Payments to States'' Act.
El Dorado County Resource Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2011-10695
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-03
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The El Dorado County Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Placerville, California. The committee is meeting as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110-343) and in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The RAC will prioritize a list of projects for funding in FY 2011 and FY 2012. The RAC may also be voting to recommend projects for funding.
Prince of Wales Resource Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2011-10691
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-03
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Prince of Wales Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Coffman Cove, Alaska, May 16, 2011 The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L 110-343) (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with the title II of the Act. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss potential projects under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2008.
Notice of Request for a Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection (Application for Inspection, Accreditation of Laboratories, and Exemptions)
Document Number: 2011-10676
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-03
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice announces the Food Safety and Inspection Service's (FSIS) intention to request a revision of a currently approved information collection. The information collection addresses the paperwork requirements specified in the regulations relating to the application for inspection, accreditation of laboratories, and exemptions. FSIS is revising the information collection to increase the estimate of the total burden hours, and because the OMB approval will expire on July 31, 2011.
Notice of Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee Meeting
Document Number: 2011-10661
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-03
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 110-343), the Salmon-Challis National Forest's Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee will conduct a business meeting which is open to the public.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Review of Major Changes in Program Design and Management Evaluation Systems
Document Number: 2011-10541
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2011-05-03
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposes to amend the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly the Food Stamp Program) regulations to implement Section 4116 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the Farm Bill). Section 4116 of the Farm Bill, Review of Major Changes in Program Design, requires the United States Department of Agriculture (the Department) to identify standards for major changes in operations of State agencies' administration of SNAP. The provision also requires State agencies to notify the Department if they implement a major change in operations and to collect data that can be used to identify and correct problems relating to integrity and access, particularly by certain vulnerable households. This NPRM proposes criteria for changes that would be considered ``major changes'' in program operations and identifies the types of data State agencies must collect in order to identify problems relating to integrity and access. It also proposes when and how State agencies must report on implementation of a major change. This NPRM proposes to amend the Management Evaluation (ME) Review regulations by modifying the requirements for Federal and State reviews of State agency operations. It also proposes to revise the definitions of large, medium and small project areas. Finally, it proposes to remove sections of the regulations pertaining to coupons and coupon storage since they are obsolete.
Kenai Peninsula-Anchorage Borough Resource Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2011-9931
Type: Notice
Date: 2011-05-02
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Kenai PeninsulaAnchorage Borough Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Portage Valley, Alaska. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act (Pub. L. 110-343) (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with the title II of the Act. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the meeting is to review and recommend proposed projects.
Cooperative Inspection Programs: Interstate Shipment of Meat and Poultry Products
Document Number: 2011-9865
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-05-02
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is amending the Federal meat and poultry products inspection regulations to establish a new voluntary cooperative program under which State-inspected establishments with 25 or fewer employees will be eligible to ship meat and poultry products in interstate commerce. In participating States, State-inspected establishments selected to take part in this program will be required to comply with all Federal standards under the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) and the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA). These establishments will receive inspection services from State inspection personnel that have been trained in the enforcement of the FMIA and PPIA. Meat and poultry products produced under the program that have been inspected and passed by designated State personnel will bear an official Federal mark of inspection and will be permitted to be distributed in interstate commerce. FSIS will provide oversight and enforcement of the program.
Advanced Biofuel Payment Program; Correction
Document Number: 2011-10495
Type: Rule
Date: 2011-05-02
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Utilities Service
The Agency published a document in the Federal Register of February 11, 2011, establishing the Advanced Biofuel Payment Program authorized under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. This document also established an application deadline for applicants to submit their applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 on April 12, 2011. The Agency is extending the application period to May 6, 2011. Applications received after May 6, 2011, will not be considered for FY 2010.
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