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National Organic Program: Notice of Final Guidance on Certification Requirements for Handling Unpackaged Organic Products

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 21, 2014

The 60-day comment period closed on April 3, 2012. 1  NOSB Recommendation: Clarifying Limitations of § 205.101(b). Issued on October 28, 2010. … NOP received approximately 25 individual comments on the draft guidance document.

National Organic Program: Notice of Final Guidance for Accredited Certifying Agents and Certified Operations on Natural Resources and Biodiversity Conservation

Federal Register · Notice · Jan 19, 2016

The 60-day comment period closed on February 27, 2015. NOP received approximately 964 individual comments on the draft guidance document. … Guidance documents are intended to provide a uniform method for operations to comply with the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) and the USDA organic regulations that can reduce the burden of developing

Onions Grown in South Texas; Exemption of Onions for Export

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 12, 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.” … That rule provided for a 60-day comment period, which ended June 8, 2007. No comments were received.

Table Grapes Grown In Southeastern California and Table Grapes Imported Into the United States; Revision in Minimum Grade Requirements

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Jul 15, 1994

DATES: Comments must be received by August 1, 1994. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this proposal. … A 15-day comment period is considered appropriate because this action would relax requirements currently in effect, and to be of maximum benefit it should be in effect as soon as possible since the 1994

Cranberries Grown in the States of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington and Long Island in the State of New York; Reformulation of Sales History Calculations for the 2001-2002 Crop Year

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 12, 2001

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.” … A 30-day comment period is provided to allow interested persons to respond to this proposal.

United States Standards for Beans

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 14, 2023

SUMMARY: The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is revising the United States Standards for Beans under the United States Agricultural Marketing Act … Comment Review The publication of the notice and request for comment initiated a 60-day comment period, which ended December 12, 2022. AMS received no comments on the proposed revisions.

Milk in the Central Marketing Area; Final Decision on Proposed Amendments to Marketing Agreement and to Order

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 13, 2006

Regulatory Flexibility Act and Paperwork Reduction Act In accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ), the Agricultural Marketing Service has considered the economic impact … The comment suggested that price inversions and negative PPDs should be the focus of any regulatory change.

United States Standards for Grades of Canned Sweetpotatoes

Federal Register · Notice · Jan 15, 1998

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 16, 1998. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit their written comments to Karen L. … A 60-day comment period is provided for interested persons to comment on changes to the standards. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627. Dated: January 9, 1998. Robert C.

Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil Produced in the Far West; Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages for the 2004-2005 Marketing Year

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 22, 2004

This 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.” … A 30-day comment period ending February 23, 2004, was provided to allow interested persons to respond to the proposal. No comments were received.

Milk in the Appalachian and Southeast Marketing Areas; Tentative Partial Decision and Opportunity to File Written Exceptions on Proposed Amendments to Tentative Marketing Agreements and to Orders

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 13, 2006

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 13, 2006. … period.

Beef Promotion and Research; Reapportionment

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 12, 2004

DATES: Written comments must be received by December 13, 2004. ADDRESSES: Send any written comments to Kenneth R. … The Regulatory Flexibility Act and the Paperwork Reduction Act Pursuant to the requirements set forth in the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 United States Code (U.S.C.) 601 et seq. ).

Kiwifruit Grown in California; Relaxation of Pack Requirements

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 14, 2002

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 a 60-day comment period which ended December 28, 2001. No comments were received.

Notice of Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 12, 2007

The comments should identify Docket No. AMS-TM-07-0032; TM-07-05. … Anyone may submit written comments at the meeting. Persons submitting written comments are asked to provide 30 copies.

Avocados Grown in South Florida and Imported Avocados; Change in Maturity Requirements

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 22, 2015

As with all Federal marketing order programs, reports and forms are periodically reviewed to reduce information requirements and duplication by industry and public sector agencies. … Comments on the interim rule were required to be received on or before November 17, 2014. Two comments were received. One comment expressed support for the change.

Olives Grown in California; Modification to Handler Membership on the California Olive Committee

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 29, 1999

The marketing agreement and order are 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 a 60-day comment period, which ended March 29, 1999. No comments were received.

Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Secretary's Decision and Referendum Order on Proposed Amendments to Marketing Agreement and Order No. 923

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 14, 2005

Written comments on the proposed information collection requirements were due by November 4, 2004. None were filed. … Paperwork Reduction Act In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.

Grapes Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern California; Expenses and Assessment Rate for 1994 Fiscal Year

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Apr 4, 1994

A 30-day comment period was provided for interested persons. No comments were received. … No comments were received concerning the interim final rule that is adopted in this action as a final rule without change.

Notice of Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 21, 2001

While persons wishing to make a presentation may sign up at the door, advance registration will ensure that a person has the opportunity to speak during the allotted time period and will help the NOSB … Written comments may be submitted to Ms. Benham at the above address prior to or after the meeting. Written comments may also be submitted at the meeting. Dated: September 17, 2001. Kenneth C.

Kiwifruit Grown in California; Proposed Relaxation of Container Marking Requirements

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 1, 1996

DATES: Comments must be received by March 4, 1996. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this rule. … A 30-day comment period is provided to allow interested persons to respond to this proposal.

Irish Potatoes Grown in Washington; Exemption From Handling and Assessment Regulations for Potatoes Shipped for Experimental Purposes

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 11, 2001

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 which ended January 23, 2001. No comments were received.