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United States Standards for Grades of Pecans

Federal Register · Notice · Jan 12, 2016

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 14, 2016. … This notice provides a 60-day period for interested parties to comment on the proposed revisions to the standards. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627. Dated: January 7, 2016. Rex A.

Clarification of Requirements Established Under Marketing Agreement No. 146 Regulating the Quality of Domestically Produced Peanuts for 1994 and Subsequent Crop Peanuts

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Jul 18, 1994

This agreement is effective under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended [7 U.S.C. 601-674], hereinafter referred to as the ``Act.'' … period, and any comments received will be considered prior to finalization of this rule.

Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 13, 2018

ACTION: Notice and request for comments. … (USGSA) and the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (AMA).

Amendments to Quality Systems Verification Programs and Conforming Changes; Withdrawal

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 9, 2018

Upon further review, the agency has decided to clarify that all voluntary, user-fee services under this part are applicable to all commodities covered by the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (Act), as … The proposed rule provided a 60-day public comment period during which no comments were received.

Walnuts Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 6, 2007

The order is effective under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601-674), hereinafter referred to as the “Act.” … The rule provided for a 60-day comment period, which ended on January 16, 2007, and no comments were received.

Notice of Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 19, 2002

Written comments must be submitted to Ms. Benham at the above address prior to or after the meeting. Written comments may also be submitted at the meeting. … Persons submitting written comments at the meeting are asked to provide 30 copies.

U.S. Trade Descriptions for Poultry

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 25, 2000

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:   Background The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq. ) authorizes USDA to develop and maintain agricultural commodity standards to … After the comment period has closed, the Agency will evaluate comments received and other information to determine if the tentative U.S.

Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Section 610 Review

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 14, 2007

The order is effective under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601-674), hereinafter referred to as the “Act.” … The goal of periodic evaluations is to assure that the order and the regulations implemented under it fit the needs of the industry and are consistent with the Act.

United States Standards for Lentils

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 29, 2020

Standards for Lentils under the United States Agricultural Marketing Act (AMA). … All comments received within the comment period will be made part of the public record maintained by AMS, will be available to the public for review, and will be considered by AMS before a final action

United States Standards for Grades of Pineapples

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 15, 2007

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 203(c) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621-1627), as amended, directs and authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture “To develop and improve standards … This notice provides for a 60-day comment period for interested parties to comment on changes to the standards.

Update and Clarify a Shell Egg Grading Definition

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 13, 2006

Proposed Rule and Comments The proposed rule was published in Federal Register on September 26, 2005 (70 FR 56139). The comment period ended November 25, 2005. … We received two comments: one from a shell egg producer and one from an unidentified commenter. The shell egg producer supported the proposed amendment.

Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida; Recommended Decision and Opportunity To File Written Exceptions to Proposed Amendments to Marketing Agreement 84 and Order No. 905

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 24, 2008

All comments should reference the docket number and the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register . … A 30-day comment period is provided to allow interested persons to respond to this proposal.

Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Final Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2003-2004 Crop Year for Tart Cherries

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 12, 2004

A 15-day comment period ending January 14, 2004, was provided to allow interested persons to respond to the proposal. No comments were received. … Also, a 15-day comment period was provided for in the proposed rule and no comments were received.

Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Decreased Assessment Rate

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 28, 2020

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. … A 30-day comment period ending December 26, 2019, was provided for interested persons to respond to the proposal. No comments were received.

Sheep and Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 23, 1999

Interested parties are also invited to submit views on whether it would be beneficial to hold a public meeting during an ensuing comment period to discuss the proposals. … The Department will only publish for public comment in the Federal Register proposals that are consistent with and would effectuate the purposes of the Act.

Amendment to the Peanut Promotion, Research, and Information Order

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 19, 2006

The Order is effective under the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 (Act) (7 U.S.C. 7401-7425), hereinafter referred to as the “Act.” … That rule provided for a 30-day comment period which ended October 21, 2005. One comment was received and it was favorable to the rule as published.

United States Standards for Grades of Bunched Italian Sprouting Broccoli

Federal Register · Notice · Feb 28, 2006

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 203(c) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621-1627), as amended, directs and authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture “To develop and improve … This notice provides for a 60-day comment period for interested parties to comment on changes to the standards. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627. Dated: February 23, 2006. Lloyd C.

Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Temporary Suspension of Grade Requirements for Apricots of the Patterson Variety

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 22, 1995

Comments received by July 24, 1995 will be considered prior to issuance of a final rule. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this rule. … period and any comments received will be considered prior to finalization of this rule.

Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Revision of Varietal Types

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 12, 2004

The order is effective under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601-674), hereinafter referred to as the “Act.” … That rule provided for a 60-day comment period that ended on September 19, 2003. One comment was received in opposition to this action.

Almonds Grown in California; Revision to the Adjusted Kernel Weight Computation

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 20, 2018

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. … A 30-day comment period ending May 21, 2018, was provided to allow interested persons to respond to the proposal. No comments were received.