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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, Spring 2017

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 24, 2017

Period End 01/09/15 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/06/15 80 FR 6665 NPRM Comment Period End 03/10/15 Final Rule 12/00/17 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: … Timetable:   Action Date FR Cite NPRM 05/10/16 81 FR 28758 NPRM Comment Period End 07/11/16 NPRM Comment Period Extended 07/11/16 81 FR 44801 NPRM Comment

Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Change to Fiscal Period

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 15, 2008

This rule invites comments on changing the fiscal period prescribed under the tart cherry marketing order. Any comments received will be considered prior to finalization of this rule. … period and any comments will be considered prior to finalization of this rule.

Amendment to the Beef Promotion and Research Rules and Regulations: Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Rule

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 28, 1998

period. … AMS believes this 30 day extension making a total comment period of 90 days provides a sufficient period of time for all interested persons to review the proposed rule and submit comments.

Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Decreased Assessment Rate

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 8, 2013

ACTION: Interim rule with request for comments. … and is similar to other assessment rate actions issued in past years; and (4) this interim rule provides a 60-day comment period, and all comments timely received will be considered prior to finalization

Importation of Rhododendron Established in Growing Media

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 1, 1998

ACTION: Notice of extension of comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are extending the comment period on a proposal to allow the importation … In response, we are extending the comment period on Docket No. 89-154-3 until July 30, 1998.

Kiwifruit Grown in California; Assessment Rate

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 5, 1996

Comments received by September 4, 1996, will be considered prior to issuance of a final rule. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this rule. … period, and all comments timely received will be considered prior to finalization of this rule.

Nondiscrimination in USDA Conducted Programs and Activities

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 10, 1998

The commenter argued that the 180-day period may be shorter than the [[Page 62963]] period some complainants have to file a lawsuit. … USDA is providing a 30-day comment period for this rule.

Importation, Interstate Movement, and Release Into the Environment of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 16, 2009

ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of comment period. … By the time the public comment period closed on November 24, 2008, we had received over 15,000 comments, including requests for APHIS to extend the public comment period.

Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Florida Avocado Crop Insurance Provisions

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 30, 2010

Comment: One commenter states an underwriting guide was not developed for the Florida Avocado program during the pilot period as it was for other pilot programs. … Insurance Period.

Establishing a Uniform Time Period Requirement and Clarifying Related Procedures for the Filing of Appeals of Agency Inspection Decisions or Actions

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 19, 2022

Time Period To File an Initial Appeal Comment: Four commenters stated that the time period for filing an initial appeal should be longer than the proposed 30 calendar days to provide appellants sufficient … Applicability To Recall Decisions Comment: One commenter asked whether the time period requirement for appeals would apply to recall decisions.

Walnuts Grown in California; Reporting Walnuts Grown Outside of the United States and Received by California Handlers

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 19, 1999

Paperwork Reduction Act In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. … All comments will also become a matter of public record. A 60-day comment period is provided to allow interested persons to respond to this proposal.

Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Increased Assessment Rate

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 21, 2016

DATES: Comments must be received by October 6, 2016. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this proposed rule. … A 15-day comment period is provided to allow interested persons to respond to this proposed rule.

Small Business Timber Sale Set-Aside Program; Appeal Procedures on Recomputation of Shares

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 24, 1997

In the meantime, the public is invited to submit comments on this collection. Paragraph (g) addresses the filing periods, how time periods are calculated, and how timeliness is determined. … Upon close of the 30-day review period, the Responsible Official shall consider any comments reviewed.

Irish Potatoes Grown in Certain Designated Counties in Idaho, and Malheur County, Oregon; Decreased Assessment Rate

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 21, 2017

DATES: Comments must be received by April 20, 2017. 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 proposed rule.

Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Fresh Market Tomato (Dollar Plan) Crop Provisions

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 16, 2012

Section 10—Insurance Period Comment: Commenters recommended the calendar date for the end of the insurance period be increased to 140 days after transplanting. … Insurance Period.

Small Business Timber Sale Set-Aside Program; Appeal Procedures on Recomputation of Shares

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 5, 1999

Therefore, a statement under section 202 of the Act is not required. … Upon close of the 30-day predecisional review period, the Responsible Official shall consider any comments received.

Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 15, 2021

Based upon comments received during the request for public comments period, the Agency added a review of concept proposal at § 4284.1115(a). … Eleven entities provided written comments during the formal comment period.

Food Stamp Program: Benefit Delivery Rule

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 25, 1995

Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3507). … Under the notice and comment provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 553, public comment on a regulatory change is not required if that comment would serve no practical purpose.

Tree Assistance Program, Forest Timber Program, Pecan Tree Program; Notice of Fund Availability and Proposed Fund Availability

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 31, 2005

The 2004 Act provides for making TAP assistance available for eligible orchardists and for eligible forest land owners (who must, under the 2004 Act, produce periodic crops of timber from trees for commercial … Instead, upon the closure of the comment period, claims will be handled as proposed subject to such modifications or extensions as the Deputy Administrator may announce.

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations: Two-Year Administrative Funding Availability and Substantial Burden Waiver Signatory Requirement

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 14, 2020

The Administrative Procedures Act (APA) at 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2) specifically exempts rules involving grants and benefits from notice-and-comment requirements, giving the Department the authority to issue … Paperwork Reduction Act The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.