Department of Agriculture June 10, 2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS or the Agency) is soliciting comments on proposed revisions to its regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 (P&S Act or Act). The proposal would prohibit certain payment practices under poultry grower ranking systems (commonly known as tournaments) in contract poultry production for broiler chickens, require live poultry dealers (LPDs) to adopt policies and procedures for operating a fair ranking system for broiler growers, and require LPDs to provide certain information to broiler growers when the LPD requests or requires the grower to make additional capital investments (ACIs). AMS proposes these changes in response to numerous complaints from growers about the use of tournament systems. AMS intends for the proposed regulations to increase transparency and address deception and unfairness in broiler grower payments, tournament operations, and capital improvement systems.
Notice of Funding Availability for the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) for Fiscal Year 2024
The Rural Housing Service (RHS or the Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces the acceptance of applications under the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) program for fiscal year (FY) 2024. Up to $5 million in funding is available for fiscal year (FY) 2024. These grants will be made to qualified intermediary organizations that will provide financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop their capacity and ability to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development that will support the community. Applicants are responsible for any expenses incurred in developing their applications.
Directive Publication Notice
The Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency), U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides direction to employees through issuances in its Directive System, comprised of the Forest Service Manual and Forest Service Handbooks. The Agency must provide public notice of and opportunity to comment on any directives that formulate standards, criteria, or guidelines applicable to Forest Service programs. Once per quarter, the Agency provides advance notice of proposed and interim directives that will be made available for public comment during the next three months; proposed and interim directives that were previously published for public comment but not yet finalized and issued; and notice of final directives issued in the last three months.
Helena-Lewis and Clark Resource Advisory Committee
The Helena-Lewis and Clark Resource Advisory Committee 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. 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 Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest within Broadwater, Teton, Lewis and Clark, Judith Basin, and Meagher counties, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
Northwest Forest Plan Area Advisory Committee
The Northwest Forest Plan Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting according to the details shown below. The committee is authorized under the National Forest Management Act and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The purpose of the committee is to provide advice and pragmatic recommendations regarding potential regional scale land management planning approaches and solutions within the Northwest Forest Plan area within the context of the 2012 Planning Rule.
Northeast Oregon Forests Resource Advisory Committee
The Northeast Oregon Forests Resource Advisory Committee 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. 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 Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests within Baker, Grant, Harney, Morrow, Union, Wallowa, and Wheeler counties, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
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