Department of Agriculture July 9, 2013 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Lacey Act Implementation Plan; Definitions for Exempt and Regulated Articles
Document Number: 2013-16463
Type: Rule
Date: 2013-07-09
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
In response to recent amendments to the Lacey Act, we are establishing definitions for the terms ``common cultivar'' and ``common food crop'' and several related terms. The amendments to the Act expanded 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. Common cultivars and common food crops are among the categorical exclusions to the provisions of the Act. The Act does not define the terms ``common cultivar'' and ``common food crop'' but instead gives authority to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of the Interior to define these terms by regulation. Our definitions specify which plants and plant products will be excluded from the provisions of the Act, including the declaration requirement.
Request for Proposals for 2013 Statewide Wood Energy Teams
Document Number: 2013-16361
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-07-09
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, State and Private Forestry (S&PF), is providing leadership and funding on behalf of a USDA, multi-agency, Wood To Energy Initiative by offering a Request For Proposals (RFP) that supports collaborative, statewide wood energy teams that advance the installation of commercially viable wood energy systems. Public-private statewide teams are invited to seek funding to support the development of geographic or business sector- based clusters of wood energy projects. Activities may include, but are not limited to, workshops and assistance that provide technical, financial and environmental information; preliminary engineering assessments; and community outreach needed to support development of wood energy projects in both the public and private sectors.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2013-16359
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-07-09
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Amendments to Delegations of Authority
Document Number: 2013-15849
Type: Rule
Date: 2013-07-09
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Office of the Secretary
The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to delegate functions, powers, and duties as the Secretary deems appropriate. This document amends the existing delegations of authority by removing, adding, and modifying certain delegations, as explained in the Supplementary Information section below. This document also amends our regulations to reflect the current order of succession for the Secretary of Agriculture.
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