Documents

United States Standards for Grades of Maple Sirup

Federal Register · Notice · May 7, 2014

ACTION: Notice and request for comments. … AMS is soliciting comment on the proposed United States Standards for Grades of Maple Sirup. AMS is publishing this notice with a 60-day comment period. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.

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.

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.

Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil Produced in the Far West; Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages for the 2019-2020 Marketing Year

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 15, 2019

DATES: Comments must be received by March 18, 2019. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this proposed rule. … A 30-day comment period is provided to allow interested persons to respond to this proposal.

National Organic Program (NOP); Sunset Review (2011)

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 3, 2011

Act (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. ). … Because these substances are critical to organic production and handling operations, producers and handlers should be able to continue to use these substances for a full 5-year period beyond their expiration

Revision of User Fees for 1995 Crop Cotton Classification Services to Growers

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 24, 1995

DATES: Comments must be received by March 27, 1995. ADDRESSES: Comments and inquiries should be addressed to Lee Cliburn, Cotton Division, AMS, USDA, room 2641-S, P.O. … The formula in the Act provides for the use of the percentage change in the implicit price deflator of the gross national product (as indexed for the most recent 12-month period for which statistics are

Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order; Reallocation of Mushroom Council Membership

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 27, 2007

The Order is authorized under the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1990 (Act) [7 U.S.C. 6101-6112]. … The interim final rule provided for a 30-day comment period, which ended on April 18, 2007. One comment was received from the Council supporting the change.

Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Temporary Suspension of a Provision, and Extension of Certain Deadlines Under the Raisin Diversion Program

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 20, 2003

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 January 28, 2003. No comments were received.

Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Use of Estimated Trade Demand to Compute Volume Regulation Percentages

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 28, 1999

DATES: Comments must be received by July 19, 1999. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this rule. … A 20-day comment period is provided to allow interested persons to respond to this proposal.

Tentative Voluntary Poultry Grade Standards

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 30, 1995

At the expiration of this one-year period, the Agency will then evaluate the test results to determine if the current poultry grading regulations should be amended, through notice-and-comment rulemaking … Clayton, Acting Administrator. [FR Doc. 95-7724 Filed 3-29-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-02-P

Processed Fruits and Vegetables, Processed Products Thereof, and Certain Other Processed Food Products Regulations Governing Inspection and Certification\1\

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · May 24, 1994

DATES: Comments must be received on or before: June 23, 1994. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this proposal. … If an applicant cancels a new year-round contract before a full year has elapsed, the applicant shall be charged the difference between the year-round rate and less than year-round rate for the full period

Revision of Regulations for Determining Price Quotations for Spot Cotton

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 17, 2002

A 90-day comment period was provided for interested persons to respond to the proposed rule. No comments were received and no changes have been made in the provisions of the final rule. … Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1622(g)).

Changes in Fees for Federal Meat Grading and Certification Services

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Mar 23, 1994

Paperwork Reduction Act The provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act do not apply to this rulemaking as it does not require the collection of any information or data. … During the 60-day comment period the Agency received no letters responsive to the interim final rule.

Voluntary Grade Standards for Rabbits and U.S. Grade C-Quality Poultry

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 4, 2002

Background and Comments The U.S. Grade Standards for Rabbits have not been revised since developed on July 15, 1979. … No comments were received during the 60-day comment period.

Tobacco Inspection; Subpart B-Regulations

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 12, 2000

The Department requested comments on the regulation. The comment period expired on January 31, 2000, and AMS received no comments on the amendments. … This final rule revises the regulations governing the permissive inspection of tobacco pursuant to the provisions of the Tobacco Inspection Act (49 Stat. 741, 7 U.S.C. 511 et seq. ).

Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 6, 2024

AMS solicited comments on the proposed rule for an initial period of 60 days, and extended the comment period for an additional 45 days on November 30, 2022 (87 FR 73507). … AMS is not reopening the comment period for this rule.

Cotton Board Rules and Regulations: Adjusting Supplemental Assessment on Imports (2016 Amendments)

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 5, 2016

AMS has used the direct rule rulemaking process since 2013 and has not received any adverse comments; however, if AMS does receives significant adverse comment during the comment period, it will publish … A 30-day comment period is provided to comment on the changes to the Cotton Board Rules and Regulations proposed herein.

Filberts/Hazelnuts Grown in Oregon and Washington; Establishment of Interim and Final Free and Restricted Percentages for the 1995-96 Marketing Year

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 29, 1996

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.'' … period in which to respond.

Processed Fruits and Vegetables

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 28, 2000

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 28, 2000. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on the internet or written comments concerning this proposal. … Import regulations apply only during those periods when domestic marketing order regulations are in effect.