Department of Agriculture December 1, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Forest Service Manual 2000 National Forest Resource Management; Chapter 2040 National Forest System Monitoring
The Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency) published a notice in the Federal Register on November 28, 2023, initiating a 30- day comment period on the proposed directive contained in Forest Service manual 2000, National Forest Resource Management, chapter 2040, National Forest System Monitoring. The closing date of the original notice is scheduled for December 27, 2023. The Forest Service is extending the comment period for an additional 15 days from the previous closing date.
Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites
The Lassen National Forest is proposing to establish several new recreation fee sites. Recreation fee revenues collected at the new recreation fee sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows the recreation fees that would be charged at the new recreation fee sites are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area.
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.; Determination of Nonregulated Status for Insect Resistant and Herbicide-Tolerant Maize
We are advising the public of our determination that DP23211 maize (corn), which has been developed using genetic engineering for insect resistance to western corn rootworm and contains the gene that codes for the phosphinothricin acetyltransferase protein responsible for tolerance to glufosinate-ammonium herbicides, and also the gene that encodes for the phosphomannose isomerase protein as a selectable marker, is no longer considered regulated. Our determination is based on our evaluation of information Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. submitted in its petition for a determination of nonregulated status, our analyses, and public comments received in response to previous notices announcing the availability of the petition for nonregulated status and our associated environmental assessment and plant pest risk assessment. This notice also announces the availability of our written determination and finding of no significant impact.
Milk in the Appalachian, Florida, and Southeast Marketing Areas; Final Decision on Proposed Amendments to Marketing Agreements and to Orders
This proposed rule is the Secretary's final decision in this proceeding and recommends amendments to the transportation credit balancing fund provisions for the Appalachian and Southeast Federal milk marketing orders, and establishment of distributing plant delivery credits in the Appalachian, Florida, and Southeast Federal milk marketing orders. AMS will determine whether producers approve of the proposed amended orders, as required by regulation.
Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Increased Assessment Rate for Processed Pears
This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Processed Pear Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2023-2024 fiscal period and subsequent fiscal periods. The proposed assessment rate would remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.
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