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National Environmental Policy Act Documentation Needed for Fire Management Activities; Categorical Exclusions

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 16, 2002

ACTION: Notice of proposed National Environmental Policy Act implementing procedures; request for comment. … For example, the Clean Air Act requires compliance with State standards for air quality. A categorical exclusion would not be used if air quality standards could not be met.

Ports Designated for Exportation of Horses; New Jersey and New York

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 4, 1999

Importers of horses usually like the travel to take less than a day, which can be done by air. … We will then publish a proposed rule for public comment. Following the close of that comment period, the comments will be considered, and a final rule addressing the comments will be published.

Importation of Grapefruit, Lemons, and Oranges from Argentina

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 12, 1998

Please state that your comments refer to Docket No. 97-110-1. … Paperwork Reduction Act In accordance with section 3507(d) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the information collection or recordkeeping requirements included in this

Grading and Inspection, General Specifications for Approved Plants and Standards for Grades of Dairy Products; General Specifications for Dairy Plants Approved for USDA Inspection and Grading Service

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 13, 2001

AMS is publishing this proposed rule with a 60-day comment period in order to provide sufficient time for interested persons to comment on the revisions. … Subjection of a clean product contact surface to steam, hot water, hot air, or an acceptable sanitizing solution for the destruction of most human pathogens and other vegetative microorganisms to a level

Importation of Fruits and Vegetables

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 24, 1995

Please state that your comments refer to Docket No. 94-114-1. … Exports of radishes are expected to be spread equally over a 12-month period, with no significant peak period.

Designation of Product Categories for Federal Procurement

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 19, 2012

The commenter stated that the proposed requirement is in conflict with Federal, State, and regional mandates to improve air quality. … The commenter stated that biobased precision cleaners or cleaning agents for clinical cleaning could be developed.

Importation of Plants Established in Growing Media

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 13, 1995

We received 122 comments by the close of the comment period. … The purpose of any elevation of the benches is to allow air circulation underneath, to separate the bench and its plants from the drainage off the bench, and to simplify cleaning and sanitation.

Ecosystem Restoration Policy

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 27, 2016

Comment: The objectives fail to acknowledge the mandates of the Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act and the National Forest Management Act of 1976. … Text about visibility protection for Federal class I areas (43 U.S.C. 7491) and text about control of air pollution from Federal facilities under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401, 7418, 7470. 7472,

Importation of Fruit Trees From France

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 13, 1995

Please state that your comments refer to Docket No. 94-102-1. … The fumigation chamber at the Laredo plant inspection station was found to be in violation of State clean air regulations by the Texas Natural Resources and Conservation Commission on July 7, 1994, and

Importation of Orchids of the Genus Phalaenopsis From Taiwan in Growing Media

Federal Register · Rule · May 5, 2004

Discussion of Public Comments on the Proposed Rule We received 40 comments on the proposed rule by the close of the comment period. … The fact that plants will be required to be grown in greenhouses for a minimum of 4 months, propagated from clean mother stock, and watered with clean water sources reduces the risk that undetected infections

Pathogen Reduction; Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 25, 1996

Freedom of Information Act Concerns Most commenters stated that HACCP records should not be available to requestors through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). … period.

Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 21, 2014

Final Regulatory Flexibility Act VI. Executive Order 12988 VII. E-Government Act VIII. Executive Order 13175 IX. USDA Non-Discrimination Statement X. Paperwork Reduction Act XI. … (e) Air chilling. Air chilling is the method of chilling raw poultry carcasses and parts predominately with air.

Importation of Fresh Hass Avocado Fruit Grown in Michoacan, Mexico

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 3, 1995

During that period, we received over 100 comments (including those given at the hearings), several of which requested that we extend the comment period so that interested persons would have additional … By the close of the extended comment period, we had received over 300 comments.

Importation of Fresh Bananas From the Philippines into the Continental United States

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 7, 2013

We received four comments by the close of those comment periods. They were from a representative of a State government, an organization of State plant regulatory officials, and private citizens. … (2) Bananas for export must be packed into new, clean boxes, crates or other packing materials.

Section 306D Water Systems for Rural and Native Villages in Alaska

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 20, 2013

(2) To include in all contracts in excess of $100,000 a provision that the contractor agrees to comply with all the requirements of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7414) and Section 308 of the Water Pollution … Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1318) relating to inspection, monitoring, entry, reports, and information, as well as all other requirements specified in Section 114 of the Clean Air Act and Section 308 of the

Peanuts Marketed in the United States; Changes in Handling and Disposition Requirements

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 9, 1997

A three-week comment period was provided for interested parties to submit comments. Twelve comments were received by the end of the comment period, October 24, 1996. … AMS sought comments on this new requirement, including comments as to whether one month is an appropriate maximum storage period that does not have to be reported.

Irradiation Phytosanitary Treatment of Imported Fruits and Vegetables

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 23, 2002

Preshipment and quarantine uses of MB, along with critical agricultural and emergency uses, are exempted from the MB phase out required by the Clean Air Act. 8 These exemptions essentially segment … The 1999 Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 105-277) made specific changes to the Clean Air Act, to harmonize the U.S. phaseout of methyl bromide with the Montreal

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, Fall 2011

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 13, 2012

Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 10/23/08 73 FR 63085 NPRM Comment Period End 12/22/08 NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/19/08 73 FR 77554 NPRM Comment … NPRM Comment Period Reopened 04/13/09 74 FR 16797 NPRM Comment Period End 06/29/09 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

Forest Transportation System Analysis; Roadless Area Protection

Federal Register · Notice · Dec 20, 2001

period. … of the Clean Water Act, or Oil Pollution Act.

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and Tahoe National Forest, CA; Calpeco 625 and 650 Electrical Line Upgrade Project EIS/EIS/EIR

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 10, 2012

of the Clean Water Act, Individual or Nationwide Permit • TRPA Project Permit • CPUC Permit to Construct • California Department of Fish and Game Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement and Section … Therefore, comments should be provided prior to the close of the comment period and should clearly articulate the reviewer's concerns and contentions.