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Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Document Number: 2024-20068
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-06
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, Rural Utilities Service
In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA), Rural Development (RD) gives notice of its proposal to modify the system of records entitled USDA/RD-1 Current or Prospective Producers or Landowners, Applicants, Borrowers, Grantees, Tenants, and other Participants in RD programs, to communicate the addition of Routine Use 27 published below. In addition, updates were made to the System Location, Authority to Maintenance of the System, Policies and Practices for Retention and Disposal of Records, and to the Record Act Procedures.
Directive Publication Notice
Document Number: 2024-19923
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-05
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
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.
Proposed Recreation Fee Site
Document Number: 2024-19610
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-03
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The National Forests in Florida are proposing to establish a recreation fee site. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee site would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the site. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows the proposed recreation fees that would be charged at the proposed recreation fee site are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area.
Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment for Release of Bagous nodulosus for Biological Control of Flowering Rush in the Continental United States
Document Number: 2024-19639
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-03
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has prepared an environmental assessment relative to permitting the release of the insect, Bagous nodulosus, for the biological control of flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus) in the continental United States. Based on the environmental assessment and other relevant data, we have reached a preliminary determination that the release of this control agent within the continental United States will not have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. We are making the environmental assessment available to the public for review and comment.
National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee; Meeting
Document Number: 2024-19632
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-03
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
We are giving notice that the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee will be holding a public meeting.
Northwest Forest Plan Area Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2024-19555
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-30
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
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.
Proposed Recreation Fee Sites
Document Number: 2024-19545
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-30
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Black Hills National Forest is proposing to establish three recreation fee sites and a special recreation permit. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites and for the proposed special recreation permit would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites and the specialized recreation use covered by the proposed special recreation permit. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows the proposed recreation fees that would be charged at the proposed recreation fee sites and for the proposed special recreation permit are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites and specialized recreation uses in the area.
Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board
Document Number: 2024-19537
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-30
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing a meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The NOSB assists USDA in the development of standards for substances to be used in organic production and advises the Secretary of Agriculture on any other aspects of the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA).
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza; Testing, Surveillance, and Reporting of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Livestock; Dairy Herd Certification
Document Number: 2024-19469
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-29
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 an extension of approval of an information collection associated with testing, surveillance, and reporting of the incidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle, and certification of dairy cattle herds as a result of testing.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2024-19463
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-29
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2024-19439
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-29
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska-2024-25 and 2025-26 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations
Document Number: 2024-19025
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-08-29
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
This final rule establishes regulations for seasons, harvest limits, and methods and means related to the taking of wildlife for subsistence uses in Alaska for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 regulatory years. The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) completes the biennial process of revising subsistence hunting and trapping regulations in even-numbered years and subsistence fishing and shellfish regulations in odd-numbered years; public proposal and review processes take place during the preceding year. The Board also addresses customary and traditional use determinations during the applicable biennial cycle. This rule also revises the customary and traditional use determinations for wildlife, the general regulations, and a deferred proposal from the last fish cycle.
Forest Service Manual 2470, Silvicultural Practices
Document Number: 2024-18797
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-29
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (Agency), published a document in the Federal Register on July 16, 2024, concerning Notice of availability for public comment for the Forest Service Manual 2470, Silvicultural Practices. The document contained incorrect links to access the reading room and to make a comment.
Deschutes-Ochoco Resource Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2024-17441
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-29
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Deschutes-Ochoco 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 Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland within Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Lake, Klamath, and Wheeler counties consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods: Public Meeting
Document Number: 2024-19372
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-28
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service
This notice is announcing that the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) will hold a public meeting of the full Committee and Subcommittees from September 24, 2024, to September 26, 2024. The Committee will provide updates on FSIS' Genomics charge and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) Cronobacter spp. in Powdered Infant Formula charge.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2024-19140
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2024-19138
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2024-19137
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2024-19136
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Fremont and Winema Resource Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2024-17120
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Fremont and Winema 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 Fremont-Winema National Forest within Klamath County and Lake County, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
Addition of Bangladesh, Montenegro, and Albania to the List of Regions Affected by African Swine Fever
Document Number: 2024-19177
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
We are advising the public that we have added Bangladesh, Montenegro, and Albania to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) list maintained on the APHIS website of regions considered to be affected by African swine fever (ASF). We have taken this action because of the confirmation of ASF in these countries.
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Prohibition on Importation of Farm Equipment
Document Number: 2024-19207
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-27
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 importation of used farm equipment into the United States from regions affected with foot-and- mouth disease.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2024-19243
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Grant Program; OMB Control No.: 0575-0180
Document Number: 2024-19231
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service (RHS or Agency) announces its intention to request a revision of a currently approved information collection and invites comments on this information collection.
Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets
Document Number: 2024-18825
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2024-08-26
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is extending the public comment period an additional 15 days regarding proposed revisions to the regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, that promote fair and competitive markets in the livestock, meats, poultry, and live poultry markets.
USDA Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
Document Number: 2024-18544
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-08-26
Agency: Department of Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is revising parts of the USDA Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. USDA's revision provides policy changes and clarifications including plain language revisions. These revisions are intended in many cases to reduce agency and recipient burden.
Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection; Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation; Contact Page
Document Number: 2024-19055
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-26
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 associated with the use of the contact page of the Unified website for Biotechnology Regulation to collect certain information from visitors to the website.
Notice of Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-19052
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-26
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the Rural Utilities Service (RUS or Agency), an agency within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD), announces its intention to request a revision to a currently approved information collection package for servicing activities related to several loan and grant programs administered through the Water and Environmental Programs (WEP) of RUS. The Agency invites comments on this information collection for which it intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2025
Document Number: 2024-19008
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-23
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS or Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), invites applications for loans and grants under the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Programs (REDLG or Programs) for fiscal year (FY) 2025, subject to the availability of funding. This notice is being issued prior to the passage of a FY 25 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which may or may not provide funding for this program, to allow applicants sufficient time to leverage financing, prepare and submit their applications, and give the Agency time to process applications within FY 2025. Based on FY 2024 appropriated funding and current budget situation, the Agency estimates that approximately $50,000,000 will be available for FY 2025. 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 Renewal and Revision of the Currently Approved Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-18906
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-23
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Risk Management Agency (RMA) are requesting comments from all interested individuals and organizations on a revision of a currently approved paperwork package associated with the Acreage and Crop Reporting Streamlining Initiative (ACRSI).
Notice; Emergency Relief Program 2022 (ERP 2022)
Document Number: 2024-18993
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-23
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is issuing this notice to announce the actions it is taking to comply with a preliminary injunction related to payment calculations for ERP 2022.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Mobile Payment Pilots (MPPs)
Document Number: 2024-18947
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-23
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on the proposed information collection. This is a revision of an existing information collection to conduct demonstration pilot projects to test the redemption of SNAP benefits through mobile payment technologies.
Privacy Act of 1974; Computer Matching Program
Document Number: 2024-18945
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-23
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, USDA FNS is providing notice of a reestablished computer matching program between FNS and the State agencies that administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The matching program allows State agencies access to the Electronic Disqualified Recipient System (eDRS), a national database operated by FNS. The system maintains records of SNAP disqualifications imposed by State agencies on individuals who have been found to have committed an intentional program violation (IPV).
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2024-18829
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-22
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2024-18830
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-22
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Notice of Solicitation for the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APAC) and the Related Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATACs) for Trade and Continuation of Requests for Nominations for the Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees
Document Number: 2024-18692
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-21
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service
Pursuant to section 135 of the Trade Act of 1974 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary), in coordination with the United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative or USTR), is soliciting nominations for the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APAC) and the related Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATACs) for Trade to provide detailed policy and technical advice, information, and recommendations regarding trade barriers, negotiation of trade agreements, and implementation of existing trade agreements affecting food and agricultural products, including the performance of other advisory functions relevant to U.S. agricultural trade policy matters. The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) continues to welcome nominations for persons to serve on APAC and ATACs. The APAC and ATACs charters were renewed on June 13, 2023, and the committees are in the public interest in connection with the duties of USDA imposed by the Trade Act of 1974, as amended.
Onions Grown in South Texas; Increased Assessment Rate
Document Number: 2024-18709
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-08-21
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
This final rule implements a recommendation from the South Texas Onion Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2023-2024 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.05 to $0.08 per 50-pound container or equivalent for South Texas onions. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.
Notice of Issuance of Final Permanent Recreational Shooting Order in the Hyalite Creek Drainage of the Bozeman Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest
Document Number: 2024-18359
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-21
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (Agency), is issuing a final permanent order prohibiting recreational shooting in the Hyalite Creek Drainage, which covers 34,018 acres in Gallatin County, Montana, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program for Fiscal Year 2025
Document Number: 2024-18630
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-20
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS or Agency), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD), is making an initial announcement to invite applications for loans and grants under the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) for fiscal year (FY) 2025, subject to the availability of funding. This notice is being issued prior to the passage of a FY 2025 Appropriations Act, which may or may not provide funding for this program, in order to allow applicants sufficient time to leverage financing, prepare and submit their applications, and give the Agency time to process applications within FY 2025. Based on FY 2024 appropriated funding, the Agency estimates that approximately $22,000,000 will be available for FY 2025. 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 or any costs incurred prior to the obligation date.
Adjustment of Appendices Under the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Regulation
Document Number: 2024-18577
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-20
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service
This notice announces the transfer of amounts for certain dairy articles from the historical license category (Appendix 1) to the lottery (nonhistorical) license category (Appendix 2) pursuant to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing regulations for the 2024 quota year.
Notice of Intent To Request a Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-18594
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-20
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 for surveys funded by NASS's many cooperators (Federal agencies, State governments, land grant universities, and other organizations) under a full cost recovery basis. Results from these surveys are important for the cooperators in carrying out their missions, as well as of general interest to the agricultural community. This generic clearance will allow NASS to conduct surveys in a timely manner for the cooperating institutions providing funding for the surveys.
Assessment of Fees for Dairy Import Licenses for the 2024 Tariff-Rate Import Quota Year
Document Number: 2024-18574
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-20
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service
This notice announces a fee of $325 to be charged for the 2025 tariff-rate quota (TRQ) year for each license issued to a person or firm by the Department of Agriculture authorizing the importation of certain dairy articles, which are subject to tariff-rate quotas set forth in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the United States.
Tribal Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2024-18610
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-20
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the Department of Agriculture and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the Office of Tribal Relations is announcing a meeting of the Tribal Advisory Committee. The committee is authorized under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) and operates in compliance with the FACA. The purpose of the committee is to provide advice and guidance to USDA on matters related to Tribal and Indian affairs.
Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection; National Animal Health Monitoring System; Data Security Requirements for Accessing Confidential Data
Document Number: 2024-18514
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-19
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 (APHIS') intention to request approval of a new information collection associated with the National Animal Health Monitoring System's (NAHMS') data security requirements when providing access to confidential data. NAHMS' data security agreements and other paperwork along with the corresponding security protocols allow NAHMS to maintain careful controls on confidentiality and privacy, as required by law.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2024-18506
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-19
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2024-18505
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-19
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Newspapers Used for Publication of Legal Notices by the Malheur National Forest, Pacific Northwest Region, Oregon
Document Number: 2024-18405
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-16
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
This notice updates the newspapers that will be used by the Malheur National Forest of the Pacific Northwest Region to publish legal notices required under the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The newspaper of record for Malheur National Forest Supervisor, Blue Mountain District Ranger, and Prairie City District Ranger decisions will be changed from the Blue Mountain Eagle to the East Oregonian. The intended effect of this action is to inform interested members of the public which newspaper the Forest Service will use to publish notices of proposed actions and notices of decision. This will provide the public with constructive notice of Forest Service proposals and decisions, provide information on the procedures to comment, object or appeal, and establish the date that the Forest Service will use to determine if comments or appeals/objections were timely.
Forest Service Manual 2470, Silvicultural Practices
Document Number: 2024-18353
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-16
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (Agency), is revising its directive related to silvicultural practices on National Forest System lands. The proposed directive updates Forest Service Manual 2470, "Silvicultural Practices." This directive sets forth policy, responsibilities, and direction for several aspects of management and moves the agency closer to its goal of providing more current direction.
User Fees for Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Services; Correction
Document Number: 2024-18206
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-08-16
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
This document corrects a typographical error in the final rule entitled "User Fees for Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Services," which was published in the Federal Register on May 7, 2024, and has an effective date of October 1, 2024.
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, Spring 2024
Document Number: 2024-16448
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2024-08-16
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Office of the Secretary
This agenda provides summary descriptions of significant and not significant regulations being developed in agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in conformance with Executive Orders 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review," 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review," and 14094, "Modernizing Regulatory Review." The agenda also describes regulations affecting small entities as required by section 602 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, Public Law 96-354. This agenda also identifies regulatory actions that are being reviewed in compliance with section 610(c) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We invite public comment on those actions as well as any regulation consistent with Executive Order 13563. USDA has attempted to list all regulations and regulatory reviews pending at the time of publication except for minor and routine or repetitive actions, but some may have been inadvertently missed. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item from this listing. Also, the dates shown for the steps of each action are estimated and are not commitments to act on or by the date shown. USDA's complete regulatory agenda is available online at www.reginfo.gov. Because publication in the Federal Register is mandated for the regulatory flexibility agendas required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602), USDA's printed agenda entries include only: (1) Rules that are likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities; and (2) Rules identified for periodic review under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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