Department of Agriculture November 6, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Beef Promotion and Research Order; Reapportionment and Technical Amendment
Document Number: 2023-24395
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-11-06
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
This rule adjusts representation on the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board (Board), established under the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985 (Act), to reflect changes in domestic cattle inventories as well as changes in levels of imported cattle, beef, and beef products that have occurred since the Board was last reapportioned in July 2020. These adjustments are required by the Beef Promotion and Research Order (Order) and will result in a decrease in Board membership from 101 to 99, effective with the Secretary of Agriculture's (Secretary) appointments from nominees requested in Spring of 2023. This final rule also updates the list of Qualified State Beef Councils (QSBCs) in the Order by removing the Maryland Beef Industry Council which voted to dissolve their State beef council.
Milk in the Northeast and Other Marketing Areas; Notice of Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Marketing Agreements and Orders
Document Number: 2023-24389
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-11-06
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
This notice announces the reconvening of the national public hearing, which began on August 23, 2023, in Carmel, Indiana, to consider and take evidence on proposals to amend the pricing formulas in the 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs).
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2023-24460
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-11-06
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Information Collection Request; Urban Agriculture Cooperative Agreement
Document Number: 2023-24413
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-11-06
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting comments from all interested individuals and organizations on a new information collection request associated with Urban Agriculture Cooperative Agreements. The awarded cooperators are assisting FSA in providing outreach, education, resources, and technical assistance for urban agriculture producers to access USDA programs and focus on long-term food sovereignty in historically marginalized and underfunded communities.
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