Department of Agriculture January 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Build America, Buy America (BABA) Waiver Data Collection
Document Number: 2023-01951
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-31
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct an emergency review of a new collection entitled ``Build America, Buy America (BABA) Waiver Request Data Collection.'' This will be a common form for other Federal Agencies to adopt. Additionally, USDA is requesting public comments on the proposed information collection.
Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Document Number: 2023-01985
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-31
Agency: Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to request revision and extension of a currently approved information collection, the Current Agricultural Industrial Reports (CAIR) program.
Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP) for Middle Fork Snoqualmie and Pratt Wild and Scenic Rivers on Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Forest Service, King County, Washington
Document Number: 2023-01989
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-31
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
In accordance with Section 3(d)(1) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the USDA Forest Service announces the completion and availability of a comprehensive river management plan (CRMP) for the Middle Fork Snoqualmie and Pratt Wild and Scenic Rivers.
Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program Change in Priority Projects Criteria
Document Number: 2023-01803
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-01-31
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service
The Rural Housing Service (RHS or the Agency), a Rural Development agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), proposes to amend the current regulation for the Multifamily Family Housing (MFH) Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program (GRRHP). The intent of this proposed rule is to align the current criteria of priority projects with the Housing Act of 1949. This change is expected to improve the customer experience with more timely and proactive responses to housing market demands and Administration priorities.
California and Imported Kiwifruit; Handling Regulations
Document Number: 2023-01701
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-01-30
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
This rule implements a recommendation from the Kiwifruit Administrative Committee (Committee) to modify the handling regulations prescribed under the Federal marketing order for kiwifruit grown in California. This action revises the size and uniformity requirements for all varieties of Actinidia chinensis species kiwifruit, which is commonly known as golden kiwifruit, regulated under the marketing order. A corresponding change is also made to the kiwifruit import regulation as required under section 8e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937.
Information Collection Request; Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program
Document Number: 2023-01754
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-30
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting comments from all interested individuals and organizations on an information collection request associated with the Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access grant and cooperative agreement activity. The purpose of the Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program is to fund projects that support a diverse set of farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners (producers) on the edge financially; moving them from surviving to thriving as they address core barriers to attain land, capital, and market access.
Notice of Request for Revision To and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Live Swine (From Certain Regions), Pork, and Pork Products
Document Number: 2023-01812
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-30
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with the regulations for the importation of live swine (from certain regions), pork, and pork products free of classical swine fever, particularly from Brazil, Chile, and Mexico.
Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee Meeting
Document Number: 2023-01853
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-30
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will hold a public meeting of the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee (UAIPAC). UAIPAC will convene to discuss interim recommendations for the Secretary of Agriculture on the development of policies and outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agriculture production practices. UAIPAC is authorized under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended.
Milk in the Appalachian, Southeast, and Florida Areas; Notice of Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Marketing Agreements and Orders
Document Number: 2023-01459
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-01-30
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
A public hearing is being held to consider and take evidence on proposals to amend the inter-market transportation credits in the Appalachian and Southeast Federal milk marketing orders (FMMOs) and adopt distributing plant delivery credits (intra-market transportation credits) in the Appalachian, Southeast, and Florida FMMOs.
Rural eConnectivity Program
Document Number: 2023-01621
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-01-30
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), a Rural Development agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), hereinafter referred to as ``RUS'' or ``the Agency'', is issuing a final rule with comment. The intent of the final rule is to make updates to the Rural eConnectivity Program (ReConnect Program) regulation to ensure that requirements are clear, accurate as presented and in compliance with Federal reporting requirements.
Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands in Alaska
Document Number: 2023-01483
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-01-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA or Department) is repealing an October 2020 rule (the 2020 Alaska Roadless Rule) that exempted the Tongass National Forest (the Tongass) from the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (2001 Roadless Rule). Repealing the 2020 Alaska Roadless Rule will reinstate the pre-existing management regime, which prohibited timber harvest and road construction/ reconstruction with limited exceptions within designated Inventoried Roadless Areas (IRAs).
Single-Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program
Document Number: 2023-01636
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-01-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service
The Rural Housing Service (RHS or Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), proposes to amend the current regulation for the Single-Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP) to implement changes related to the use of Special Servicing Options for Non-performing Loans. This proposed rule is intended to benefit borrowers by offering a less cumbersome option to eliminate documentation and eligibility challenges for borrowers who do not require payment reduction, provide lenders more flexibility in their servicing options, and reduce program risk of the guaranteed loan portfolio.
Shasta County Resource Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2023-01616
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Shasta County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a public meeting according to the details shown below. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). 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 Title II of the Act, as well as make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. General information and meeting details can be found at the following website under Shasta County RAC https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/stnf/ workingtogether/advisorycommittees.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2023-01686
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2023-01649
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Ravalli Resource Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2023-01595
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-26
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Ravalli Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a public meeting according to the details shown below. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). 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 Title II of the Act, as well as make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Bitterroot National Forest, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. General information and meeting details can be found at the following website: https://fs.usda.gov/main/bitterroot/workingtogether/advisoryc ommittees.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2023-01532
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-26
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2023-01452
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-25
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Boundary Establishment for South Fork Clackamas National Wild and Scenic River, Mt. Hood National Forest and Bureau of Land Management, Oregon State Office, Clackamas County, Oregon
Document Number: 2023-01388
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-25
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
In accordance with Section 3(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the USDA Forest Service, Washington Office, is transmitting the final boundary of South Fork Clackamas National Wild and Scenic River to Congress. The South Fork Clackamas Wild and Scenic River boundary description is available for review at the following website: https:// www.fs.usda.gov/main/mthood/landmanagement/planning.
Alpine County Resource Advisory Committee; Meeting
Document Number: 2023-01385
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-25
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Alpine County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a public meeting according to the details shown below. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). 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 Title II of the Act, as well as make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest within Alpine County, California, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. General information and meeting details can be found at the following website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ main/htnf/workingtogether/advisorycommittees.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
Document Number: 2023-01134
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-23
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2023-01168
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-23
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Notice of Request for Approval of a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2023-01211
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-23
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and the Rural Utilities Service, agencies of the Rural Development mission area within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), hereinafter collectively referred to as the Agency to request approval for a new information collection in support of compliance with applicable acts for federal debt credit reporting and employment verification.
Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023
Document Number: 2023-01005
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-20
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS, Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), invites applications under the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) program for fiscal year (FY) 2023, subject to the availability of funding. The Agency has $2,000,000 available for the RISE Program for FY 2023. Selected applicants will use Agency grant funds to provide financial assistance in support of innovation centers and job accelerator programs that improve the ability of distressed rural communities to create high wage jobs, accelerate the formation of new businesses, and help rural communities identify and maximize local assets. All applicants are responsible for any expenses incurred in developing their applications.
National Organic Program (NOP); Strengthening Organic Enforcement
Document Number: 2023-00702
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-01-19
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
This rulemaking amends the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic regulations to strengthen oversight and enforcement of the production, handling, and sale of organic agricultural products. The amendments protect integrity in the organic supply chain and build consumer and industry trust in the USDA organic label by strengthening organic control systems, improving farm to market traceability, and providing robust enforcement of the USDA organic regulations. Topics addressed in this rulemaking include: applicability of the regulations and exemptions from organic certification; National Organic Program Import Certificates; recordkeeping and product traceability; certifying agent personnel qualifications and training; standardized certificates of organic operation; unannounced on-site inspections of certified operations; oversight of certification activities; foreign conformity assessment systems; certification of producer group operations; labeling of nonretail containers; annual update requirements for certified operations; compliance and appeals processes; and calculating organic content of multi-ingredient products.
Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison
Document Number: 2023-00505
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-01-19
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
We are proposing to amend the animal disease traceability regulations to require that eartags applied on or after a date 6 months (180 days) after publication in the Federal Register of a final rule following this proposed rule be both visually and electronically readable in order to be recognized for use as official eartags for interstate movement of cattle and bison covered under the regulations. We are also proposing to clarify certain record retention and record access requirements and revise some requirements pertaining to slaughter cattle. These proposed changes would enhance the ability of Tribal, State and Federal officials, private veterinarians, and livestock producers to quickly respond to high-impact diseases currently existing in the United States, as well as foreign animal diseases that threaten the viability of the U.S. cattle and bison industries.
Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Business Development Grant Program To Provide Technical Assistance for Rural Transportation Systems for Fiscal Year 2023
Document Number: 2023-00895
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-19
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service
This notice is to invite applications for grants to provide technical assistance for passenger rural transportation (RT) systems under the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) program and the terms for such funding. Grant funds will provide technical assistance for RT systems including designated funds to provide technical assistance to RT systems operating within Tribal lands of Federally Recognized Native American Tribes (FRNAT) (collectively ``Programs''). This notice is being issued in order to allow applicants sufficient time to leverage financing, prepare and submit their applications and give the Agency time to process applications within fiscal year (FY) 2023. Based on FY 2023 appropriated funding, the Agency estimates that approximately $750,000 available for FY 2023. Successful applications will be selected by the Agency for funding and subsequently awarded to the extent that funding may ultimately be made available through appropriations. All applicants are responsible for any expenses incurred in developing their applications.
Notice of Request for Approval of a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2023-00937
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-19
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and the Rural Utilities Service, agencies of the Rural Development mission area within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), hereinafter collectively referred to as the Agency to request approval for a new information collection in support of compliance with federal assistance requests and following applicable conditions when accepting loan and grant monies.
Summer Food Service Program; 2023 Reimbursement Rates; Correction
Document Number: 2023-00933
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-19
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
The Food and Nutrition Service published a document in the Federal Register of January 6, 2023, concerning reimbursement rates for meals served in the Summer Food Service Program for Children. The document contained an incorrect table heading.
Amendments to the Marketing Order for Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Pummelos Grown in Florida
Document Number: 2023-00856
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-01-18
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
This rulemaking proposes amendments to Marketing Order 905, which regulates the handling of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and pummelos grown in Florida. The proposed amendments reduce the size of the Citrus Administrative Committee (Committee) and lower quorum requirements, revise the nomination and selection processes, remove the requirement to allocate committee seats on the basis of volume from each district, and add a new section to provide the Committee authority to receive voluntary contributions for promotion and research projects. Conforming changes to align the marketing order with the proposed amendments are also proposed.
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Control in the United States
Document Number: 2023-00884
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-18
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
We are announcing to the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to examine the potential environmental effects of the Agency's response activities to highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in commercial and backyard poultry operations in the United States. APHIS is requesting public comment to further define the scope of the EIS, identify reasonable alternatives and potential issues, as well as relevant information, studies, and/or analyses that APHIS should consider in the EIS.
Prior Label Approval System: Expansion of Generic Label Approval
Document Number: 2023-00693
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-01-18
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service
FSIS is amending its regulations to expand the circumstances under which it will generically approve the labels of meat, poultry, and egg products. Also, as of the effective date of this final rule, FSIS will no longer evaluate generically approved labels that establishments and egg products plants voluntarily submit for FSIS review. FSIS is also announcing the availability of revised guidelines on the types of labels that must be submitted to FSIS for approval.
USDA Equity Commission
Document Number: 2023-00540
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-17
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), that a public meeting of the USDA Equity Commission (EC or Commission), Subcommittee for Agriculture and the Rural Community Economic Development Subcommittee will convene to continue its work reviewing USDA programs, services, and policies for the purpose of making recommendations for how the Department can improve access and advance equity.
Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers
Document Number: 2023-00650
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-17
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) is announcing a cancellation of the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers (ACMF) public meeting. The notice for the ACMF public meeting was published under FR Doc. 2022-28237 Filed 12-27-22. The meeting was scheduled for January 18-20, 2023. We will publish the new date once the meeting has been rescheduled. The OPPE is cancelling the in-person (face-to-face) meeting out of concern for the safety of the public due to adverse weather conditions. As a result, ample time was not allowed for the notice to be published in the Federal Register to cancel at least 15 days before the date of the meeting.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2023-00681
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-17
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Partnerships With Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations
Document Number: 2022-28376
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-01-13
Agency: Agency for International Development, Agencies and Commissions, Department of Agriculture, Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Veterans Affairs
The agencies listed above (the ``Agencies'') propose to amend their regulations to clarify protections for beneficiaries and potential beneficiaries receiving federally funded social services and the rights and obligations of organizations providing such services. In accordance with the Executive order of February 14, 2021 (Establishment of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships), this clarification should promote maximum participation by beneficiaries and providers in the Agencies' covered programs and activities and ensure consistency in the implementation of those programs and activities.
Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Document Number: 2023-00596
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-13
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to request an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of a currently approved information collection for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement Program.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2023-00633
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-13
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection; National Animal Health Monitoring System; Sheep 2024 Study
Document Number: 2023-00631
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-13
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request approval of a new information collection to conduct the National Animal Health Monitoring System's Sheep 2024 Study.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2023-00494
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-12
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2023-00483
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-12
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Request for Applications; National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board, Citrus Disease Subcommittee (CDS), National Genetic Resources Advisory Council (NGRAC), Specialty Crop Committee (SCC), and Pollinator Subcommittee (PS)
Document Number: 2023-00461
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-12
Agency: Department of Agriculture
In accordance to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, the Research, Education, and Economics (REE), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the opening of the solicitation for applications to fill vacancies on the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board and its committees and subcommittees for Fiscal Year 2024 and any vacancies that may occur in this current fiscal year (FY23)from the date of this notice to September 30, 2023: Citrus Disease Subcommittee (CDS), National Genetic Resources Advisory Council (NGRAC), Specialty Crop Committee (SCC), and Pollinator Subcommittee (PS).
Inflation Reduction Act Discussion Sessions
Document Number: 2023-00597
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-12
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 created several new clean energy provisions to be administered by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency of the Rural Development (RD) mission area of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Following formal listening sessions, Tribal consultation, and a written comment period in November and December of 2022 regarding these IRA RUS clean energy provisions, RUS will host a series of virtual roundtables in January of 2023 to gain additional individual input from stakeholders regarding the design of IRA sections 22001 and 22004, with the intention of releasing a funding opportunity announcement in the first half of 2023.
Pandemic Assistance Programs and Agricultural Disaster Assistance Programs
Document Number: 2023-00005
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-01-11
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation, Farm Service Agency, Office of the Secretary
This rule announces Phase 2 of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP), which provides assistance to producers who suffered crop losses due to wildfires, hurricanes, floods, derechos, excessive heat, winter storms, freeze (including a polar vortex), smoke exposure, excessive moisture, and qualifying droughts occurring in calendar years 2020 and 2021. It also announces Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP), a new program that provides support for agricultural producers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, this rule makes changes to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP); the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP); the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP); the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP); the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP); the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP); the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP); and general payment eligibility provisions. This rule also makes a technical correction to the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP).
Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council Meetings for 2023
Document Number: 2023-00339
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-11
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) announces the public meetings of the 10 Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils (Councils) for the winter and fall cycles of 2023. The Councils each meet approximately twice a year to provide advice and recommendations to the Board about subsistence hunting and fishing issues on Federal public lands in Alaska.
Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands; Nebraska and South Dakota; Undesirable Plant Management EIS
Document Number: 2023-00361
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-11
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Forest Service, USDA, will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to address undesirable plant management for the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands (Forests). This environmental analysis is necessary to protect, maintain, or restore native plant communities from the negative effects of undesirable plants. The proposal will analyze an update of the Forests' guidance from the May 1993 Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Management of Undesirable Plant Species.
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Movement of Organisms Modified or Produced Through Genetic Engineering
Document Number: 2023-00284
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-10
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with the regulations for the movement of organisms and products modified or produced through genetic engineering.
Notice of Availability of a Record of Decision for Badger State Solar, LLC, Project
Document Number: 2023-00299
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-10
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service
Notice is hereby given that the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency within the Department of Agriculture (USDA), has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) to meet its responsibilities in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA, RUS Environmental Policies and Procedure, and other applicable environmental requirements related to providing financial assistance for Badger State Solar's, LLC proposed Alternating Current solar project (Project) in Wisconsin. The Administrator of RUS has signed the ROD, which was effective upon signing. This ROD concludes RUS environmental review process in accordance with NEPA and RUS, Environmental Policies and Procedures. The ultimate decision as to loan approval depends on the conclusion of the environmental review process plus financial and engineering analyses. Issuance of the ROD will allow these reviews to proceed. The ROD is not a decision on the Badger State Solar's loan application and is not an approval of the expenditure of federal funds.
Wild and Exotic Animal Handling, Training of Personnel Involved With Public Handling of Wild and Exotic Animals, and Environmental Enrichment for Species
Document Number: 2023-00021
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-01-09
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
We are soliciting public comment on our plan to strengthen regulations regarding the handling of wild and exotic animals for exhibition, as well as the training of personnel involved in the handling of wild and exotic animals, and to establish standards addressing environmental enrichment for all regulated animals. The changes we are considering would help ensure the humane handling and treatment of exhibited animals, as well as the health and well-being of all animals covered under the Animal Welfare Act.
Changes Related to Reserve Account Administration in Multi-Family Housing (MFH) Direct Loan Programs
Document Number: 2023-00140
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-01-09
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service
The Rural Housing Service (RHS or Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), proposes to amend its regulation to implement changes related to the administration of property reserve accounts under the Multi-Family Housing (MFH) section 515, Rural Rental Housing, and section 514 Farm Labor Housing programs. The intent of this proposed rule is to increase flexibility in project refinancing for additional capital improvements needed at MFH section 515, Rural Rental Housing, and section 514 Farm Labor Housing properties.
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