Agricultural Marketing Service August 2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board
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).
Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets
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.
Onions Grown in South Texas; Increased Assessment Rate
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.
Walnuts Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate
This proposed rulemaking would implement a recommendation from the California Walnut Board (Board) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2024-2025 and subsequent marketing years from $0.011 to $0.0125 per inshell pound of California walnuts. The proposed assessment rate would remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.
Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council: Notice of Intent To Establish Charter and Solicitation for Nominations
This notice announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary's intent to establish the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council (Council) under the Growing Climate Solutions Act and in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), solicits nominations for membership on the Council, and solicits nominations for a pool of candidates to fill future unexpected vacancies in any of the position categories should that occur.
Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2023-24 Crop Year
This rule implements a recommendation from the Cherry Industry Administrative Board (Board) to establish free and restricted percentages for the 2023-24 crop year under the Federal marketing order for tart cherries grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. This action establishes the proportion of tart cherries from the 2023-24 crop that may be handled in commercial outlets. Adjusting supply to meet market demand should stabilize marketing conditions and help improve grower returns.
National Organic Program: 2025 Sunset Review and Substance Renewals
This document announces the renewal of 47 substances listed on the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances within the U.S. Department of Agriculture's organic regulations. This document reflects the outcome of the 2025 sunset review processes and addresses recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture, through the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, by the National Organic Standards Board.
Notice of Request for an Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request approval, from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension of the currently approved information collection request Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system. This information collection is necessary to support the procurement of agricultural commodities for domestic and international nutrition assistance programs. AMS issues invitations to purchase fresh and processed commodities for domestic and international nutrition assistance programs on a year-round basis. The extension of the information collection request is required to continue using the WBSCM system, which allows respondents to submit information entered and received electronically in WBSCM. Vendors will be able to access electronically. The information collection burden for respondents should not increase.
Onions Grown in South Texas; Redistricting and Reapportionment of Committee Membership
This final rule implements a recommendation from the South Texas Onion Committee (Committee) to reestablish the districts in the production area and reapportion representation on the Committee. This action reduces the number of districts from two to one and reapportions membership to reflect changes in the industry, provide equitable representation on the Committee, and create the opportunity for more producers and handlers to serve on the Committee.
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