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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 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.

Cold Treatment for Fresh Fruits; Port of Corpus Christi, TX

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 1, 2001

DATES: We invite you to comment on this docket. We will consider all comments that we receive by July 31, 2001. … Subsequently, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Act of 1999 (Act) amended the Clean Air Act (CAA) and directed the EPA to promulgate new rules to reduce

National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxiliary Provisions

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 20, 2001

DATES: We invite you to comment on this docket. We will consider all comments that we receive by September 18, 2001. … Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. 00-075-1. You may read any comments that we receive on this docket in our reading room.

Pecans Grown in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas; Order Regulating Handling

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 4, 2016

Written comments on the proposed information collection requirements were due by December 28, 2015. None were filed. … and grower-cleaned production

Pecans Grown in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas; Secretary's Decision and Referendum Order on Proposed Marketing Agreement and Order No. 986

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 29, 2016

Written comments on the proposed information collection requirements were due by December 28, 2015. None were filed. … and grower-cleaned production

Environmental Policies and Procedures; Compliance With the National Environmental Policy Act and Related Authorities

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 3, 2016

(42 U.S.C. 1996); (ii) Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 469 through 469c); (iii) Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (16 U.S.C. 470aa through 470mm); (iv) Clean Air … received during the NEPA comment periods.

Cleaning and Reinspection of Farmers Stock Peanuts

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 10, 2001

A total of 25 comments was received during the comment period, representing three area peanut grower associations, seven State peanut grower organizations, a State peanut organization, a State farmer organization … . 2. 24-Hour Period for Cleaning and Reinspection In the interim rule, the agency generally allowed 24 hours for the recleaning to take place but did provide explicitly for authority to extend that period