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75 Fed. Reg.47490 (August 6, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). This proposed rule invites comments on using an estimated trade demand figure to compute volume regulation percentages for 2010-11 crop Natural (sun-dried) Seedless raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.47535 (August 6, 2010) (notice). The purpose of this notice is to notify all interested parties that the Agricultural Marketing Service will hold a Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee meeting that is open to the public. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.45088 (August 2, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval for an extension and revision of the currently approved information collection of the Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Program. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.44934 (July 30, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection for report forms under the Federal milk marketing order program. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.43038 (July 23, 2010) (interim rule with request for comments). This rule removes the grower district boundaries contained in the administrative rules and regulations of the kiwifruit marketing orders. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.43045 (July 23, 2010) (interim rule with request for comments). This rule modifies the aflatoxin sampling and testing regulations currently prescribed under the California, Arizona, and New Mexico pistachio marketing order. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.43031 (July 23, 2010) (interim rule and request for comments). This interim rule promulgates rules and regulations establishing a National Sheep Industry Improvement Center program. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.43039 (July 23, 2010) (interim rule with request for comments). This rule suspends the reporting and assessment requirements prescribed under the Washington-Oregon fresh prune marketing order. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.43042 (July 23, 2010) (interim rule with request for comments). This rule suspends, for the 2010-2011 season only, the minimum quality, maturity, pack, marking, and inspection requirements currently prescribed for russet potato varieties under the Washington potato marketing order. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.43141 (July 23, 2010) (notice). This notice solicits comments on possible revisions to eighteen U.S. grade standards for frozen vegetables issued on or before July 22, 1985. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.43142 (July 23, 2010) (notice; withdrawal). The Agricultural Marketing Service is withdrawing a notice soliciting comments on the possible establishment of voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Refried Beans. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.41392 (July 16, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1221). This proposed rule establishes procedures the USDA would use in conducting a required referendum among persons subject to assessments who, during a representative period established by the Secretary, have engaged in the production or importation of sorghum. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.38696 (July 6, 2010) (affirmation of interim rule as final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that changed the handling requirements applicable to well matured fruit covered under the nectarine and peach marketing order. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.38693 (July 6, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This final rule amends the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances to enact two recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture by the National Organic Standards Board. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.38698 (July 6, 2010) (affirmation of interim rule as final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that relaxed the size requirement prescribed under the Colorado potato marketing order. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.38771 (July 6, 2010) (notice). USDA seeks nominations for individuals to be considered for selection as Peanut Standards Board members. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 37740 (June 30, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 922). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the Washington Apricot Marketing Committee for the 2010-11 and subsequent fiscal periods from $1.00 to $1.50 per ton for Washington apricots. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 37288 (June 29, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 920). This rule amends Marketing Order No. 920, which regulates the handling of kiwifruit grown in California. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 35959 (June 24, 2010) (affirmation of interim rule as final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). The USDA is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that established final volume regulation percentages of 85 percent free and 15 percent reserve for the 2009-10 crop of Natural (sun-dried) Seedless raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 36015 (June 24, 2010) (proposed rule; correction) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1000). This document contains a correction to the proposed rule that was published on June 14, 2010, regarding milk in the northeast and other marketing areas. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 36058 (June 24, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved generic information collection for vegetables and specialty crop marketing order programs. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 36059 (June 24, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request an extension and revision to a currently approved generic information collection for marketing orders covering fruit crops. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 34950 (June 21, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). This rule invites comments on revisions to the quality regulations for shelled walnuts under the Federal marketing order for California walnuts. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 34343 (June 17, 2010) (affirmation of interim rule as final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 925 and 944). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that relaxed the handling requirements prescribed under the California table grape marketing order and the table grape import regulation. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 34345 (June 17, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 956). This rule changes the reporting and assessment date requirements prescribed under the marketing order regulating the handling of sweet onions grown in the Walla Walla Valley of southeast Washington and northeast Oregon. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 34319 (June 17, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 28). The Agricultural Marketing Service will maintain user fees for cotton producers for 2010 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act at the same level as in 2009. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 34418 (June 17, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval for an extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection in support of the Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act of 2004, the Rural Development, Food and Drug Administrative, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 2002, and the Tobacco Inspection Act and Regulations Governing the Tobacco Standards. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 33673 (June 15, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This final rule amends Marketing Order No. 930, which regulates the handling of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 33736 (June 15, 2010) (withdrawal of a proposed rule). The Agricultural Marketing Service is withdrawing a proposed rule published on June 4, inviting written exceptions to proposed amendments to Marketing Agreement and Order No. 930, which regulates the handling of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 33524 (June 14, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1000). This final decision maintains the current fluid milk product definition's compositional standard of 6.5 percent nonfat milk solids criterion and incorporates an equivalent 2.25 percent true milk protein criterion for determining if a product meets the compositional standard. It determines how milk and milk-derived ingredients should be priced when used in products meeting the fluid milk product definition. It also provides exemptions for drinkable yogurt products. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 32306 (June 8, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 46). The Department of Agriculture is proposing to amend the regulations under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act in response to concerns raised by the industry that sellers may lose their status as trust creditors when they agree orally or in writing, after default on payment, to accept payments over time from financially troubled buyers. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 32355 (June 8, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request for revision of a currently approved information collection for Fruit and Vegetable Market News. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 31663 (June 4, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 923). This rule revises the handling regulation for cherries under the Washington cherry marketing order. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 31730 (June 4, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1215). This rule proposes to reduce the Popcorn Board membership from nine to five members. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 31719 (June 4, 2010) (proposed rule and opportunity to file exceptions) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This recommended decision invites written exceptions to proposed amendments to Marketing Agreement and Order No. 930, which regulates the handling of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 31279 (June 3, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1218). This rule adds two importer members and their alternates to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council to reflect changes in the quantity of highbush blueberry imports in the past three years. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 31275 (June 3, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). This rule increases the assessment rates established for the Nectarine Administrative Committee and the Peach Commodity Committee for the 2010-11 and subsequent fiscal periods. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 29647 (May 27, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This rule establishes final free and restricted percentages for the 2009-2010 crop year under the Federal marketing order regulating tart cherries grown in seven states. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 29684 (May 27, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the Cherry Industry Administrative Board for the 2010-2011 fiscal period from $0.0066 to $0.0075 per pound of assessable tart cherries. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 29306 (May 25, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval for an extension of the currently approved information collection used to compile and generate cattle, swine, lamb, and boxed beef market news reports under the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 29306 (May 25, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval for two new forms: (1) Request for Applicant Number and (2) Export Applicant Number Activation. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 29303 (May 25, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces that the Agricultural Marketing Service is requesting approval for extension of the information collection: USDA Food Connect Web site. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 29307 (May 25, 2010) (notice and request for comments). The Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking comments on a revision of a currently approved information collection request that is required for the implementation of a new system named Web Based Supply Chain Management. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 28231 (May 20, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval for an extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection Cotton Classification and Market News Service. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 28231 (May 20, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval for an extension and revision to the currently approved information collection Cotton Classing, Testing, and Standards. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 27631 (May 18, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule establishes the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2010-2011 marketing year. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 24373 (May 5, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1205). The Agricultural Marketing Service is amending the Cotton Research and Promotion Order following a referendum in which Upland cotton producers and importers favored the adoption of two amendments to the Cotton Order. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 23217 (May 3, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval for an extension of a currently approved information collection for the Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under Regulations Under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930, as amended. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 22707 (April 30, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 51). This proposed rule would revise the United States Standards for Grades of Potatoes which were issued under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 22551 (April 29, 2010) (notice; withdrawal). The Agricultural Marketing Service is withdrawing a notice soliciting comments on its proposed revision to the United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Blueberries. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 22213 (April 28, 2010) (notice of review and request for comments). This document announces plans to review 7 C.F.R. Part 996, Minimum Quality and Handling Standards for Domestic and Imported Peanuts Marketed in the United States, under the criteria contained in section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 22211 (April 28, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 932). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the California Olive Committee for the 2010 and subsequent fiscal years from $28.63 to $44.72 per assessable ton of olives handled. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 22363 (April 28, 2010) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is revising the United States Standards for Grades of Olive Oil. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 22026 (April 27, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 28). The Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing to maintain user fees for cotton producers for 2010 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act at the same level as in 2009. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 21157 (April 23, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1001, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1124, 1126, and 1131). This final rule amends the producer-handler definitions of all Federal milk marketing orders to limit exemption from pooling and pricing provisions to those with total route disposition and sales of packaged fluid milk products to other plants of 3 million pounds or less per month. The exempt plant definition will continue to limit disposition of Class I milk products to 150,000 pounds or less per month. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 20897 (April 22, 2010) (interim rule with request for comments). This rule establishes final volume regulation percentages for 2009-10 crop Natural (sun-dried) Seedless raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 20514 (April 20, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 929). This rule changes reporting dates prescribed under the marketing order that regulates the handling of 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. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 18394 (April 12, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 929). This rule revises the nomination and balloting procedures for independent growers on the Cranberry Marketing Committee. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 18396 (April 12, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1245). This rule establishes procedures to be used in conducting a referendum to determine whether the issuance of the proposed U.S. Honey Producer Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Order is favored by persons to be covered by and assessed under this Order. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 18428 (April 12, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 956). This rule invites comments on proposed changes to the reporting and assessment date requirements prescribed under the marketing order regulating the handling of sweet onions grown in the Walla Walla Valley of southeast Washington and northeast Oregon. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 18430 (April 12, 2010) (proposed rule and referendum order) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1245). This proposed rule would establish a new U.S. honey producer funded research and promotion program under the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 18470 (April 12, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intent to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection for Tart Cherries Grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin, Marketing Order No. 930. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 18471 (April 12, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request for renewal a recordkeeping burden for the information collection for the Export Fruit Acts covering exports of apples and grapes. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 17555 (April 7, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1, 3, 205, 735, 800, 900, 1170, and 1435). This final rule adjusts civil monetary penalties imposed by agencies within USDA to incorporate an inflation adjustment. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 17682 (April 7, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the intention of the Agricultural Marketing Service to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of customer-focused improvement initiatives for USDA-procured poultry, livestock, fruit, and vegetable products. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 17281 (April 6, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 91). The Agricultural Marketing Service is changing the annual standard, appeal, overtime, and holiday hourly fee rates for fiscal years 2010-2012 for Science and Technology Laboratory Services. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 17013 (April 5, 2010) (interim rule with request for comments). This rule relaxes the handling requirements prescribed under the California table grape marketing order and the table grape import regulation. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 17034 (April 5, 2010) (interim rule with request for comments). This rule relaxes the size requirement prescribed under the Colorado potato marketing order. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 17027 (April 5, 2010) (interim rule with request for comments). This rule changes the handling requirements applicable to well matured fruit covered under the nectarine and peach marketing orders. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 17072 (April 5, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). This rule would increase the assessment rates established for the Nectarine Administrative Committee and the Peach Commodity Committee for the 2009-10 and subsequent fiscal periods. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 17120 (April 5, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the intention of the Agricultural Marketing Service to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection in support of the Regulations for Voluntary Grading of Poultry Products and Rabbit Products. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 17121 (April 5, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the intention of Agricultural Marketing Service to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of Poultry Market News Programs. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 14491 (March 26, 2010) (correcting amendments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1207). The Agricultural Marketing Service is making corrections to its Potato Research and Promotion plan regulations to reflect the modification of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule for imported potatoes by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 14500 (March 26, 2010) (advance notice of proposed rulemaking with request for comments). This ANPR establishes June 27, 2012, October 21, 2012, December 11, 2012, and December 13, 2012, as the dates by which the sunset review and renewal process of the exempted or prohibited use of substances under the National Organic Program must be concluded. It also begins the public comment process on whether the identified existing exemptions and prohibitions should be continued. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 13445 (March 22, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule would establish the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2010-2011 marketing year. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 13484 (March 22, 2010) (notice). The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting nominations to fill five upcoming vacancies on the National Organic Standards Board. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 13238 (March 19, 2010) (proposed rule and referendum order; delay of referendum). This action delays indefinitely the referendum to determine whether producers of raspberries for processing and importers of processed raspberries approve the issuance of the proposed Processed Raspberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 12707 (March 17, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1218). This rule proposes to add two importer members and their alternates to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council to reflect changes in the quantity of highbush blueberry imports in the past three years. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 12702 (March 17, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This rule invites comments on the establishment of final free and restricted percentages for the 2009-2010 crop year for cherries regulated under the tart cherry marketing order. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 12723 (March 17, 2010) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is announcing a forthcoming meeting of the National Organic Standards Board. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 11472 (March 11, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 46). The Department of Agriculture is proposing to amend the regulations under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act to increase license fees, to remove the provisions to phase out license fees by retailers and grocery wholesalers and to phase in triennial license renewal for retailers and grocery wholesalers as these processes have already occurred, and to eliminate the multi-year license renewal option for commission merchants, brokers, and dealers. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 10409 (March 8, 2010) (affirmation of interim final rule as final) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 966). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that decreased the assessment rate established for the Florida Tomato Committee, for the 2009-10 and subsequent fiscal periods. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 10442 (March 8, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 923). This rule invites comments on proposed changes to the handling regulation for cherries under the Washington cherry marketing order. The changes would add quality and pack requirements for Rainier cherries and other lightly colored sweet cherry varieties that are designated as "premium" when handled. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 10121 (March 4, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1000, 1001, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1124, 1126 and 1131). This decision proposes that the producer-handler definitions of all Federal milk marketing orders be amended to limit exemption from pooling and pricing provisions to those with total route disposition and sales of packaged fluid milk products to other plants of 3 million pounds or less per month. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 9536 (March 3, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 932). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the California Olive Committee for the 2010 and subsequent fiscal years. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 9572 (March 3, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval for an extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection Regulations Governing Inspection, Certification and Standards for Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products 7 C.F.R. Part 51. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 9155 (March 1, 2010) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service announces funding of approximately $5 million in competitive grant funds for fiscal year 2010 to increase domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 7986 (February 23, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This document announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's plans to review the Blueberry and Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Orders. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 7985 (February 23, 2010) (withdrawal of proposed rule). This action withdraws a proposed rule published on July 27, 2009, to amend the Blueberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order by increasing the assessment rate on producers and importers who produce or import more than 2,000 pounds of highbush blueberries annually. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 7981 (February 23, 2010) (proposed rule and referendum order) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 920). This decision proposes amendments to Marketing Order No. 920, which regulates the handling of kiwifruit grown in California, and provides growers with the opportunity to vote in a referendum to determine if they favor the changes. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 8038 (February 23, 2010) (notice). This notice informs all interested parties of a Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee meeting that is open to the public, to be held on March 30-31, 2010. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 7154 (February 17, 2010) (final rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This final rule amends provisions of the National Organic Program regulations to provide clarification and specificity to the livestock feed and living conditions provisions and establish a pasture practice standard for ruminant animals. It also requests comments on the exceptions for finish feeding of ruminant slaughter stock. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 5879 (February 5, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 925 and 944). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule revising the regulatory period when minimum grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements apply to southeastern California grapes under Marketing Order No. 925, and to imported grapes under the table grape import regulation. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 5898 (February 5, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 929). This rule invites comments on proposed changes to the reporting dates prescribed under the marketing order that regulates the handling of 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. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 5900 (February 5, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 929). This rule invites comments on revisions to the nomination and balloting procedures for independent growers on the Cranberry Marketing Committee. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 5940 (February 5, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval for an extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection, Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 5561 (February 3, 2010) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service announces the availability, of $55,000,000 in grant funds, less USDA administrative costs, to solely enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. State departments of agriculture are eligible to apply. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 3333 (January 21, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). This rule revises the minimum size requirement under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 1724 (January 13, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This decision proposes amendments to Marketing Agreement and Order No. 930, which regulates the handling of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin, and provides growers and processors with the opportunity to vote in a referendum. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 1525 (January 12, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). This rule revises the administrative regulations governing voting procedures for the California Walnut Board. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 1555 (January 12, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This proposed rule would amend the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances to reflect recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture by the National Organic Standards Board on November 19, 2008, and May 6, 2009. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 1269 (January 11, 2010) (affirmation of interim final rule as final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 993). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that decreased the assessment rate established for the Prune Marketing Committee for the 2009-10 and subsequent crop years. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 1269 (January 11, 2010) (final rule; correction) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 980). This document corrects a final rule that modified the import regulations for Irish potatoes and made minor administrative changes to the potato, onion, and tomato import regulations. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 67850 (December 21, 2009) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval for an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection for Federal Seed Act Labeling and Enforcement. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 66273 (December 15, 2009) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval for an extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection for the Seed Service Testing Program. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 66274 (December 15, 2009) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service announces the availability of approximately $1.3 million in competitive grant funds for fiscal year 2010, which would enable States to explore new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the U.S. marketing system. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 65390 (December 10, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 948, 953 and 980). This rule modifies the import regulations for Irish potatoes and makes minor administrative changes to the potato, onion, and tomato import regulations to update informational references. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 64012 (December 7, 2009) (referendum order). This notice directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible first handlers and importers of mangos to determine whether they favor continuance of the Mango Promotion, Research and Information Order. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 63541 (December 4, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1207). This rule amends the Potato Research and Promotion Plan to increase the assessment rate on handlers and importers of potatoes from 2.5 cents to 3 cents per hundredweight. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 62675 (December 1, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1220). This final rule adjusts the number of members on the United Soybean Board to reflect changes in production levels that have occurred since the Board was reapportioned in 2006. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 61585 (November 25, 2009) (withdrawal of proposed rule). This document withdraws a proposed rule published on July 18, 2008, on use of an estimated trade demand figure to compute volume regulation percentages for 2008-09 Natural (sun-dried) Seedless raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 61655 (November 25, 2009) (notice). The results of the Agricultural Marketing Service's Request for Referendum indicate that too few soybean producers wanted a referendum on the Soybean Promotion and Research Order for one to be conducted. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 61265 (November 24, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 987). This rule revises the nomination procedures and changes a reporting date under the California date marketing order. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 61263 (November 24, 2009) (affirmation of interim final rule as final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 959). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that decreased the assessment rate established for the South Texas Onion Committee for the 2009-10 and subsequent fiscal periods. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 61317 (November 24, 2009) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request an extension of a currently approved information collection for Data Collection, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Applicable to Cranberries Not Subject to the Cranberry Marketing Order, 7 C.F.R. Part 926. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 61053 (November 23, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). This proposed rule invites comments on a modification of the minimum size requirement under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 59920 (November 19, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 42). The Agricultural Marketing Service proposes to amend the regulations governing the United States Standards for Condition of Food Containers. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 58597 (November 13, 2009) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request an extension for and revision of a currently approved information collection for Almonds Grown in California, M.O. No. 981. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 58216 (November 12, 2009) (proposed rule and opportunity to file exceptions) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 920). This is a recommended decision regarding proposed amendments to Marketing Order No. 920, which regulates the handling of kiwifruit grown in California. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 57057 (November 4, 2009) (interim final rule). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the Florida Tomato Committee for the 2009-10 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.0375 to $0.0275 per 25-pound carton of tomatoes handled. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 56697 (November 3, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 987). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the California Date Administrative Committee for the 2009-10 and subsequent crop years from $0.60 to $0.75 per hundredweight of dates handled. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 56693 (November 3, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the California Walnut Board for the 2009-10 and subsequent marketing years from $0.0131 to $0.0177 per kernelweight pound of assessable walnuts. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 56526 (November 2, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This rule changes the handling regulations prescribed under Marketing Agreement and Order No. 983, which regulate the handling of pistachios grown in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 56532 (November 2, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This final rule amends the marketing agreement and order for pistachios. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 54920 (October 26, 2009) (proposed rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 91). The Agricultural Marketing Service proposes changes in annual standard, appeal, overtime, and holiday hourly fee rates for fiscal years 2010-2012 for Science and Technology Laboratory Services in order to recover anticipated laboratory program costs. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 54383 (October 21, 2009) (proposed rule; recommended decision) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1000, 1001, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1124, 1126 and 1131). This decision recommends that the producer-handler definitions of all Federal milk marketing orders be amended to limit exemption from pooling and pricing provisions to those with total route disposition of fluid milk products of 3 million pounds or less per month. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 53400 (October 19, 2009) (affirmation of interim final rule as final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 922). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which decreased the assessment rate established for the Washington Apricot Marketing Committee for the 2009-2010 and subsequent fiscal periods from $2.00 to $1.00 per ton of apricots handled. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 52665 (October 14, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 927). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Processed Pear Committee for the 2009-2010 and subsequent fiscal periods from $6.25 to $8.41 per ton for "summer/fall" pears for canning. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 52154 (October 9, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). This rule invites comments on revisions to the administrative regulations governing voting procedures for the California Walnut Board. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 50169 (October 5, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1205). This final rule establishes procedures which the Department of Agriculture will use in conducting a referendum considering amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order implementing section 14202 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 51094 (October 5, 2009) (proposed rule and referendum order) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1205). This is the Secretary's decision concerning amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order and provides Upland cotton producers and importers with the opportunity to vote in a referendum to determine if they favor the changes. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 50915 (October 2, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1209). This rule amends provisions of the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order to reapportion membership of the Mushroom Council as well as to add language to the powers and duties section of the Order. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 50681 (October 1, 2009) (affirmation of interim rule as final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 981). The Department of Agriculture is adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that revised the outgoing quality control regulations issued under the California almond marketing order. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 50768 (October 1, 2009) (notice of funds availability). This notice invites all States, territories, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to submit an Application for Federal Assistance, and to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Agricultural Marketing Service for the allocation of National Organic Certification Cost-Share Funds. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 50767 (October 1, 2009) (notice of funds availability). This notice invites certain States to submit an Application for Federal Assistance and to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the Agricultural Marketing Service for the Allocation of Organic Certification Cost-Share Funds. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 49342 (September 28, 2009) (proposed rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1250). This proposed rule would establish procedures to be used in conducting a referendum to determine whether egg producers favor increasing the assessment they pay to the American Egg Board. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 48846 (September 25, 2009) (affirmation of interim rule as final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that decreased the assessment rates established for the Nectarine Administrative Committee and the Peach Commodity Committee. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 48848 (September 25, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 924). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Washington-Oregon Fresh Prune Marketing Committee for the 2009-10 and subsequent fiscal periods from $1.00 to $2.00 per ton for fresh prunes. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 48868 (September 25, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1250). This proposed rule would amend the Egg Research and Promotion Order to increase the assessment rate on egg producers paying assessments to the American Egg Board, provided the increase is approved by egg producers voting in a referendum. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 48423 (September 23, 2009) (proposed rule; notice of additional time for public hearing). This notice announces that the scheduled hearing date for the Monterey, California session of a public hearing to consider a proposed marketing agreement for the handling of leafy green vegetables in the United States may be extended by one day, if deemed necessary by the presiding administrative law judge. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 47048 (September 15, 2009) (affirmation of interim final rule as final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 959). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that revised the regulatory period during which minimum grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements are in effect for onions grown in South Texas under Marketing Order No. 959. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 47047 (September 15, 2009) (affirmation of interim final rule as final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 905 and 944). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that relaxed the minimum size requirement for white seedless grapefruit prescribed under the marketing order for oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos grown in Florida and the grapefruit import regulation. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 47124 (September 15, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 987). This rule invites comments on revisions to the nomination procedures and a change to a reporting date under the California date marketing order. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 46310 (September 9, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 993). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the Prune Marketing Committee for the 2009-10 and subsequent crop years from $0.30 to $0.16 per ton of salable dried prunes. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 46306 (September 9, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 920). This rule changes the reporting requirements currently prescribed under the marketing order that regulates the handling of kiwifruit grown in California. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 46303 (September 9, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 905). This final rule amends the marketing order for oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos grown in Florida. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 46408 (September 9, 2009) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the intention to request approval for an information collection for the AMS Survey of Marketing Order Online System Users, the automated FV-6 form used by importers and receivers for exempt imported fruits, vegetables and specialty crops. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 46411 (September 9, 2009) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is announcing a forthcoming meeting of the National Organic Standards Board. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 45734 (September 4, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 980). This rule provides a partial exemption to the minimum grade requirements under the tomato import regulation. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 45731 (September 4, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 945). This rule relaxes the size requirements for potatoes handled under the marketing order for Idaho-Eastern Oregon potatoes and for long type potatoes imported into the United States. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 45772 (September 4, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This rule invites comments on changes to the handling regulations prescribed under Marketing Agreement and Order No. 983, which regulates the handling of pistachios. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 45565 (September 3, 2009) (proposed rule; notice of public meeting) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 970). Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to consider a proposed marketing agreement to cover the handling of leafy green vegetables and products in the United States. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 44269 (August 28, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that established final volume regulation percentages for 2008-09 crop Natural (sun-dried) Seedless raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 44300 (August 28, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the California Walnut Board for the 2009-10 and subsequent marketing years, and would change reporting and recordkeeping regulations in the marketing order that regulates the handling of walnuts grown in California. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 44304 (August 28, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 987). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the California Date Administrative Committee for the 2009-10 and subsequent crop years from $0.60 to $0.75 per hundredweight of dates handled. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 44347 (August 28, 2009) (Notice of Intent to establish the Dairy Industry Advisory Committee and a Request for Nominations.). The USDA intends to establish the Dairy Industry Advisory Committee to review the issues of farm milk price volatility and dairy farmer profitability. USDA also seeks nominations of individuals to be considered for selection as Committee members. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 43082 (August 26, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 927). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the Processed Pear Committee for the 2009-2010 and subsequent fiscal periods from $6.25 to $8.41 per ton for "summer/fall" pears for canning. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 39211 (August 6, 2009) (correction). This document makes a correction to the Cotton Board Rules and Regulations: Adjusting Supplemental Assessment on Imports, published on July 8, 2009. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 39230 (August 6, 2009) (proposed rule and referendum order) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This decision proposes amendments to Marketing Agreement and Order No. 983, which regulates the handling of pistachios grown in California, and provides growers with the opportunity to vote in a referendum to determine if they favor the changes. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 38504 (August 4, 2009) (affirmation of interim final rule as final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that modified the minimum size requirement under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 38505 (August 4, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comments). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the South Texas Onion Committee for the 2009-10 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.03 to $0.025 per 50-pound equivalent of onions handled. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 38323 (August 3, 2009) (affirmation of interim final rule as final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 925 and 944). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that relaxed the handling requirements prescribed under the California table grape marketing order and the table grape import regulation. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 38324 (August 3, 2009) (affirmation of interim final rule as final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 932). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that changed the assessment rate established under the marketing order for olives grown in California for the 2009 and subsequent fiscal years. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 37496 (July 29, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comments). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the Washington Apricot Marketing Committee for the 2009-2010 and subsequent fiscal periods from $2.00 to $1.00 per ton of apricots handled. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 37495 (July 29, 2009) (affirmation of interim rule as final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that changed the handling requirements applicable to well matured fruit covered under the nectarine and peach marketing orders. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 36955 (July 27, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1218). This rule proposes to amend the Blueberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order to increase the assessment rate on producers and importers who produce or import more than 2,000 pounds of highbush blueberries annually from $12 per ton to $24 per ton. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 36952 (July 27, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1207). This rule proposes to amend the Potato Research and Promotion Plan to increase the assessment rate on handlers and importers of potatoes from 2.5 cents to 3 cents per hundredweight. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 36603 (July 24, 2009) (affirmation of interim final rule as final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 925). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that decreased the assessment rate established for the California Desert Grape Administrative Committee. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 36616 (July 24, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 924). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the Washington-Oregon Fresh Prune Marketing Committee for the 2009-10 and subsequent fiscal periods. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 35159 (July 20, 2009) (notice). This notice announces that lamb producers, feeders, seedstock producers, and first handlers of lamb and lamb products have approved the continuation of the Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 34687 (July 17, 2009) (confirmation of regulations). This document summarizes the results of a review of the Peanut Promotion, Research, and Information Order. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 34181 (July 14, 2009) (proposed rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1245). This rule proposes a new honey producer funded research and promotion program, and announces the intention to request approval of new honey information collection requirements. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 34199 (July 14, 2009) (proposed rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1245). This proposed rule would establish procedures to be used in conducting a referendum to determine whether the issuance of the proposed U.S. Honey Producer Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Order is favored by persons to be covered by and assessed under this Order. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 33139 (July 10, 2009) (interim rule and request for comments). This rule amends the brucellosis regulations concerning the interstate movement of cattle by changing the classification of Montana from Class A to Class Free.View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 33202 (July 10, 2009) (notice of changes to quarantined area). This notice advises the public of changes to the area in the State of Idaho that is quarantined to prevent the spread of pale cyst nematode. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 32400 (July 8, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1205). The Agricultural Marketing Service is amending the Cotton Board Rules and Regulations by increasing the value assigned to imported cotton for calculating supplemental assessments collected for use by the Cotton Research and Promotion Program. It is also adding and changing Harmonized Tariff Schedule statistical reporting numbers. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 32389 (July 8, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comments). This interim final rule would establish a new regulation addressing country of origin labeling for packed honey bearing any official USDA mark or statement and would add a new cause for debarment from inspection and certification service for honey. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 28872 (June 18, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comments). This rule revises the outgoing quality control regulations issued under the California almond marketing order. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 28869 (June 18, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comments). This rule decreases the assessment rates established for the Nectarine Administrative Committee and the Peach Commodity Committee for the 2009-10 and subsequent fiscal periods. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 27467 (June 10, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1220). This proposed rule would adjust the number of members on the United Soybean Board to reflect changes in production levels that have occurred since 2006. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 26984 (June 5, 2009) (proposed rule and referendum order) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1209). This rule proposes to amend provisions of the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order to reapportion membership of the Mushroom Council and add language to the powers and duties section. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 26771 (June 4, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 28). The Agricultural Marketing Service will raise user fees for cotton producers for 2009 crop cotton classification services to $2.20 per bale. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 26806 (June 4, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 920). This rule invites comments on proposed changes to the reporting requirements currently prescribed under the marketing order that regulates the handling of kiwifruit grown in California. This proposal also announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval from OMB of a new information collection. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 26810 (June 4, 2009) (proposed rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1205). This proposed rule would establish procedures which the Department of Agriculture will use in conducting referenda considering amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 26591 (June 3, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This proposed rule would amend the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances to reflect recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture by the National Organic Standards Board on November 30, 2007, and May 22, 2008. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 25678 (May 29, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 948, 953, and 980). This rule invites comments on proposed modifications to the import regulations for Irish potatoes. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 23958 (May 22, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 945). This proposed rule would relax the size requirements for potatoes handled under the marketing order for Idaho-Eastern Oregon potatoes and for long type potatoes imported into the United States. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 23986 (May 22, 2009) (notice with request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval for an extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 23992 (May 22, 2009) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service announces the availability of approximately $49,000,000 in grant funds to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 23359 (May 19, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1150). This document invites written comments on proposed amendments to the Dairy Promotion and Research Order. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 23128 (May 18, 2009) (withdrawal of proposed rule). The Agricultural Marketing Service is withdrawing the document soliciting comments on its proposal to amend the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Table Grapes. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 23167 (May 18, 2009) (notice). The USDA intends to reestablish the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee and seeks nominations of individuals to be considered for selection as Committee members. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 22112 (May 12, 2009) (proposed rule and opportunity to file exceptions) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This recommended decision invites written exceptions to proposed amendments to Marketing Agreement and Order No. 930, which regulates the handling of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 20630 (May 5, 2009) (proposed rule and opportunity to file exceptions) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This is a recommended decision regarding proposed amendments to Marketing Agreement and Order No. 983, which regulates the handling of pistachios grown in California. This document invites written exceptions on the proposed amendments, and also announces AMS's intention to request approval of a new information collection. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 19509 (April 29, 2009) (notice; request for nominations). This notice seeks nominations for individuals to be considered for selection as Peanut Standards Board members for terms of office ending June 30, 2011, and June 30, 2012. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 18621 (April 24, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 959). This rule revises the regulatory period during which minimum grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements are in effect for onions grown in South Texas under Marketing Order No. 959. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 18464 (April 23, 2009) (final rule; correcting amendment) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1209). The Agricultural Marketing Service published a final rule on July 20, 1992, on the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order referendum procedures. This document corrects an omission. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 18463 (April 23, 2009) (final rule; correcting amendment) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). The Agricultural Marketing Service published a final rule on March 3, 2008, implementing amendments to the California walnut marketing order. This correcting amendment changes the term of office of Board members. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 17767 (April 17, 2009) (final rule; termination order) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1240). This final rule terminates the Honey Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Order and its rules and regulations in their entirety. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 17589 (April 16, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). This rule modifies the minimum size requirement under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 17591 (April 16, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 966). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule providing a partial exemption to the minimum grade requirements under the marketing order for tomatoes grown in Florida. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 16798 (April 13, 2009) (proposed rule and referendum order) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 905). This decision proposes amendments to Marketing Agreement No. 84 and Order No. 905, which regulate the handling of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos grown in Florida, and provides growers with the opportunity to vote in a referendum to determine if they favor the changes. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 16321 (April 10, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule establishes the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West by class that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2009-2010 marketing year. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 16331 (April 10, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1205). The Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing to amend the Cotton Board Rules and Regulations by increasing the value assigned to imported cotton for calculating supplemental assessments collected for use by the Cotton Research and Promotion Program. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 16295 (April 9, 2009) (notice of public hearing on proposed rulemaking). A national public hearing is being held to consider and take evidence on proposals seeking to amend or remove the producer-handler provisions and revise the exempt plant provisions applicable to all Federal milk marketing orders. Additionally, a proposal seeking to amend the orders to include provisions related to individual handler pools will be considered as an alternative to the producer-handler provisions. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 16265 (April 9, 2009) (proposed rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1208). This rule proposes the establishment of an industry-funded promotion, research, and information program for processed raspberries. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 16289 (April 9, 2009) (proposed rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1208). The purpose of this rule is to establish procedures which the Department of Agriculture will use in conducting a referendum to determine whether the issuance of the proposed Processed Raspberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order is favored by producers and importers. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 15641 (April 7, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 905 and 944). This rule relaxes the minimum size requirement for white seedless grapefruit grown in Florida and for white seedless grapefruit imported into the United States for the fresh market. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 15677 (April 7, 2009) (proposed rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1209). This rule proposes to amend provisions of the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order to reapportion membership of the Mushroom Council and to allow the Council to develop and propose good agricultural and handling practices and related activities. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 15226 (April 3, 2009) (notice of regulatory review; request for comments). This document announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's review of the Peanut Promotion, Research, and Information Order. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 13313 (March 27, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1291). This rule finalizes regulations to administer the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 13128 (March 26, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 28). The Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing to raise user fees for cotton producers for 2009 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 12053 (March 23, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). The Department of Agriculture is adopting as a final rule an interim final rule changing the fiscal period prescribed under the tart cherry marketing order. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 12051 (March 23, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 920). The Department of Agriculture is adopting as a final rule an interim final rule which decreased the assessment rate established for the Kiwifruit Administrative Committee for the 2008-09 and subsequent fiscal periods. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 11835 (March 20, 2009) (confirmation of regulations). This notice summarizes the results of an Agricultural Marketing Service review of the Regulations under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. AMS has determined that the Regulations should be continued without change. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 11904 (March 20, 2009) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is announcing a forthcoming meeting of the National Organic Standards Board. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 11278 (March 17, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 925 and 944). This rule relaxes the handling requirements prescribed under the California table grape marketing order and the table grape import regulation. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 10842 (March 13, 2009) (termination of proceeding). This action terminates a rulemaking proceeding on two proposed amendments that sought to amend the producer-handler provisions of the Appalachian and Southeast milk marketing orders. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 10877 (March 13, 2009) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service announces funding of approximately $5 million in competitive grant funds for fiscal year 2009 to increase domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 10878 (March 13, 2009) (notice). The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting nominations to fill five upcoming vacancies on the National Organic Standards Board. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 10528 (March 11, 2009) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval from OMB for a new information collection for CFR Part 62-Quality Systems Verification Program. AMS established a voluntary standard for a naturally raised marketing claim, which will become effective once this information collection is approved. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 9951 (March 9, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). This rule establishes final volume regulation percentages for 2008-09 crop Natural (sun-dried) Seedless raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 9969 (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 980). This rule invites comments on a proposed partial exemption to the minimum grade requirements under the tomato import regulation. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 9344 (March 4, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which decreased the assessment rate established for the California Walnut Board for the 2008-09 and subsequent marketing years from $0.0158 to $0.0131 per kernelweight pound of assessable walnuts. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 9382 (March 4, 2009) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service announces that soybean producers may request a referendum to determine if producers want a referendum on the Soybean Promotion and Research Order. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 9047 (March 2, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1220). This final rule amends the procedures to request a referendum under the Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information program by updating the number of soybean producers in the United States and making administrative changes. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 9045 (March 2, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, with a change, an interim final rule revising the administrative rules and regulations governing nominations for the California Walnut Board. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 8141 (February 24, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 925). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the California Desert Grape Administrative Committee for the 2009 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.02 to $0.01 per 18-pound lug of grapes handled. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 8143 (February 24, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This rule establishes final free and restricted percentages for the 2008-2009 crop year tart cherries covered under the Federal marketing order regulating tart cherries grown in seven States. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 7778 (February 20, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). This rule changes the handling requirements applicable to well matured fruit covered under the nectarine and peach marketing orders. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 7782 (February 20, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 932). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the California Olive Committee for the 2009 and subsequent fiscal years from $15.60 to $28.63 per assessable ton of olives handled. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 7830 (February 20, 2009) (referendum order). This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible California almonds growers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of almonds grown in California. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 7830 (February 20, 2009) (referendum order). This notice directs that a referendum be conducted among the eligible producers of peanuts to determine whether they favor continuance of the Peanut Promotion, Research and Information Order. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 3412 (January 21, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 925 and 944). This rule revises the regulatory period when minimum grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements apply to southeastern California grapes under Marketing Order No. 925, and to imported grapes under the table grape import regulation, from April 20 through August 15 of each year to April 10 through July 10 of each year. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 3541 (January 21, 2009) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is establishing a voluntary standard for a naturally raised marketing claim that livestock producers may request to have verified by the Department of Agriculture. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 2806 (January 16, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 944, 980 and 999). This rule revises the reporting requirements for imports of commodities regulated under section 608(e) of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 2657 (January 15, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 60 and 65). The agency is issuing this final rule for mandatory country of origin labeling for all covered commodities. This final rule contains definitions, the requirements for consumer notification and product marking, and the recordkeeping responsibilities of both retailers and suppliers for covered commodities. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 1971 (January 14, 2009) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule would establish the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2009-2010 marketing year. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 1976 (January 14, 2009) (proposed rule; recommended decision) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1000 and 1033). This decision recommends adoption of a proposal to adjust Class I prices in certain counties of the Mideast Federal milk marketing order. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 855 (January 9, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 966). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Florida Tomato Committee for the 2008-09 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.0325 to $0.0375 per 25-pound carton of tomatoes handled. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 79437 (December 29, 2008) (notice; request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval for an extension of and revision to the information collection "Application for Plant Variety Protection Certification and Objective Description of Variety." View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 78917 (December 24, 2008) (final decision and termination of proceeding). The agency is denying proposals that would have increased Class I and Class II prices and modified the formulas used to determine Class I and II prices in all Federal milk marketing orders. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 79028 (December 24, 2008) (proposed rule; opportunity to file exceptions) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 905). This is a recommended decision regarding proposed amendments to Marketing Agreement No. 84 and Order No. 905, which regulate the handling of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos grown in Florida. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 78149 (December 22, 2008) (confirmation of regulations). This action summarizes the results of an Agricultural Marketing Service review of Marketing Order No. 927, regulating the handling of pears grown in Oregon and Washington. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 78150 (December 22, 2008) (confirmation of regulations). This action summarizes the results of an Agricultural Marketing Service review of Marketing Order No. 966, regulating the handling of tomatoes grown in Florida. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 78151 (December 22, 2008) (confirmation of regulations). This action summarizes the results of an Agricultural Marketing Service review of Marketing Order No. 984, regulating the handling of walnuts grown in California. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 78284 (December 22, 2008) (notice; request for public comment). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on the possible revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Bunched Carrots. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 78284 (December 22, 2008) (notice; request for public comment). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on the possible revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Carrots with Short Trimmed Tops. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 78285 (December 22, 2008) (notice; request for public comment). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on the petition to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Blueberries. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 78286 (December 22, 2008) (notice; request for public comment). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on the possible revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Topped Carrots. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 76607 (December 17, 2008) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval for information collection for Regulations Governing Inspection, Certification and Standards for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, and Other Products specifically related to audit based programs. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 76193 (December 16, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1280). This final rule amends the regulations issued under the Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order pursuant to administrative changes to Web addresses and office locations within the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 76191 (December 16, 2008) (interim final rule with request for comments). This rule provides a partial exemption to the minimum grade requirements under the marketing order for tomatoes grown in Florida. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 76330 (December 16, 2008) (notice). The document notifies all interested parties that the Agricultural Marketing Service will hold a Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee meeting that is open to the public. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 76330 (December 16, 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is announcing that a referendum will be conducted under the Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order to determine whether those persons voting favor the continuance of the Order. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 75931 (December 15, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 987). The Department of Agriculture is adopting an interim final rule which decreased the assessment rate established for the California Date Administrative Committee for the 2008-09 and subsequent crop years from $0.75 to $0.60 per hundredweight of dates handled. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 75934 (December 15, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 993). The Department of Agriculture is adopting an interim final rule which decreased the assessment rate established for the Prune Marketing Committee for the 2008-09 and subsequent crop years from $0.60 to $0.30 per ton of salable dried prunes. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 75929 (December 15, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 946). The Department of Agriculture is adopting an interim final rule relaxing the size requirement prescribed under the Washington potato marketing order. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 75927 (December 15, 2008) (interim final rule with request for comments). This rule changes the fiscal period prescribed under the tart cherry marketing order. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 75537 (December 12, 2008) (interim final rule with request for comments). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the Kiwifruit Administrative Committee for the 2008-09 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.045 to $0.035 per 9-kilo volume-fill container or equivalent of kiwifruit. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 74685 (December 9, 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service announces the availability of approximately $1.3 million in competitive grant funds for fiscal year 2009 which would enable States to explore new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the U.S. marketing system. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 74346 (December 8, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 946). This rule modifies the late payment and interest charge regulation prescribed under the Washington potato marketing order. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 73995 (December 5, 2008) (interim final rule with request for comments). This rule revises the administrative rules and regulations governing nominations for the California Walnut Board. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 74078 (December 5, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1220). This rule would amend the regulations that provide for procedures to request a referendum under the Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Program. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 74073 (December 5, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This proposed rule invites comments on the establishment of final free and restricted percentages for the 2008-2009 crop year tart cherries covered under the Federal marketing order regulating tart cherries grown in seven States. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 74130 (December 5, 2008) (notice of teleconference meeting). This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming teleconference meeting of the Plant Variety Protection Board. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 73761 (December 4, 2008) (interim final rule with request for comments). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the California Walnut Board for the 2008-09 and subsequent marketing years. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 72747 (December 1, 2008) (notice of hearing on proposed rulemaking). Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to receive evidence on proposed amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 72023 (November 26, 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is revising the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Beet Greens by removing the "Unclassified" category from the standards. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 64868 (October 31, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1140 and 1145). This final rule establishes a program for producers and cooperative associations of producers to voluntarily enter into forward price contracts with handlers for milk used for Class II, III, or IV purposes under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 63583 (October 24, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This proposed rule would amend livestock and related provisions of the NOP regarding the role of pasture in organic livestock production and would also clarify the replacement animal provision for dairy animals. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 62215 (October 20, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 946). This rule invites comments on a modification of the late payment and interest charge regulation prescribed under the Washington potato marketing order. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 62218 (October 20, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 966). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the Florida Tomato Committee for the 2008-09 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.0325 to $0.0375 per 25-pound carton of tomatoes handled. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 60097 (October 10, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1260). This final rule adjusts representation on the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board to reflect changes in cattle inventories and cattle and beef imports. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 59479 (October 9, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This final rule amends the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances regulations to enact recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture by the National Organic Standards Board. It renews 11 exemptions and 1 prohibition on the National List and corrects the Tartaric acid listings. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 57485 (October 3, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the California Walnut Board for the 2008-09 marketing year from $0.0122 to $0.0158 per kernelweight pound of assessable walnuts. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 56449 (September 29, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1150). This final rule modifies the composition of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board by changing the number of members in six of the 13 geographic regions. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 54668 (September 23, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 922). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Washington Apricot Marketing Committee for the 2008-09 and subsequent fiscal periods from $1.50 to $2.00 per ton for Washington apricots. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 54740 (September 23, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 915). This rule invites comments on changes to the grade and container requirements currently prescribed under the marketing order for avocados grown in South Florida. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 54781 (September 23, 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is announcing a forthcoming meeting of the National Organic Standards Board. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 54555 (September 22, 2008) (notice). This notice invites all states, territories, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to submit an Application for Federal Assistance and to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Agricultural Marketing Service for the allocation of National Organic Certification Cost-Share Funds. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 54057 (September 18, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This final rule revises the annotation of one substance on the National List, Methionine, to extend its use in organic poultry production until October 1, 2010. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 52573 (September 10, 2008) (interim final rule with request for comments). This rule relaxes the size requirement prescribed under the Washington potato marketing order. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 52171 (September 9, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). This rule reinstates the continuing assessment rate established for the Area No. 3 Colorado Potato Administrative Committee for the 2008-2009 and subsequent fiscal periods at $0.02 per hundredweight of potatoes handled. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 51585 (September 4, 2008) (interim final rule with request for comments). This rule provides regulations to administer the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Farm Bill to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 51352 (September 3, 2008) (interim final rule; delay of effective date). An interim final rule published July 31, 2008 amending the manufacturing cost allowances and the butterfat yield factor used in Class III and Class IV product-price formulas applicable in all Federal milk marketing orders had an effective date of September 1, 2008. The effective date of the Interim Rule will now be October 1, 2008. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 50756 (August 28, 2008) (notice). This notice invites certain eligible States to submit an Application for Federal Assistance, and to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the Agricultural Marketing Service for the Allocation of Organic Certification Cost-Share Funds. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 50582 (August 27, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 905). This rule invites comments on a temporary suspension of the order provision requiring periodic continuance referenda under the Florida citrus marketing order.View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 50188 (August 26, 2008) (interim final rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 987). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the California Date Administrative Committee for the 2008-09 and subsequent crop years from $0.75 to $0.60 per hundredweight of dates handled. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 50191 (August 26, 2008) (interim final rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 993). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the Prune Marketing Committee for the 2008-09 and subsequent crop years from $0.60 to $0.30 per ton of salable dried prunes. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 49619 (August 22, 2008) (referendum order). This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible Florida avocados growers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of avocados grown in South Florida. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 49642 (August 22, 2008) (notice). This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming teleconference meeting of the Plant Variety Protection Board. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 49307 (August 21, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 900). This rule amends the general regulations for federal fruit, vegetable and nut marketing agreements and marketing orders by establishing supplemental rules of practice for amendatory formal rulemaking proceedings in accordance with section 1504 of the 2008 Farm Bill. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 49085 (August 20, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 900). This final rule amends the general regulations for Federal milk marketing agreements and marketing orders by establishing supplemental rules of practice for amendatory formal rulemaking proceedings in accordance with section 1504 of the 2008 Farm Bill. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 48156 (August 18, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 922). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the Washington Apricot Marketing Committee for the 2008-09 and subsequent fiscal periods from $1.50 to $2.00 per ton for Washington apricots. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 45153 (August 4, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 981). This final rule amends the marketing order for almonds grown in California. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 45105 (August 1, 2008) (interim final rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 65). The 2008 Farm Bill contains a number of provisions that amended prior country of origin labeling provisions, but the implementation date of September 30, 2008, was not changed by the 2008 Farm Bill. In order to meet the implementation date and to provide the newly affected industries the opportunity to provide comments, the Department is issuing this interim final rule that contains definitions, the requirements for consumer notification and product marking, and the recordkeeping responsibilities of both retailers and suppliers for covered commodities. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 44617 (July 31, 2008) (interim final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1000). This order amends the manufacturing cost allowances and the butterfat yield factor used in the Class III and Class IV product-price formulas applicable to all Federal milk marketing orders. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 44176 (July 30, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1150). This document invites comments on a proposed amendment to the Dairy Promotion and Research Order that would modify the composition of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board by changing the number of member seats in six of the 13 geographic regions. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 44211 (July 30, 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is withdrawing the July 9, 2008, Federal Register notice announcing the availability of approximately $10 million in grant funds to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Today's notice announces the availability of approximately $10 million in grant funds, less USDA administrative costs, to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 43375 (July 25, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). This rule would reinstate the continuing assessment rate established for the Area No. 3 Colorado Potato Administrative Committee for the 2008-2009 and subsequent fiscal periods at $0.02 per hundredweight of potatoes handled. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 43378 (July 25, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the California Walnut Board for the 2008-09 marketing year from $0.0122 to $0.0158 per kernelweight pound of assessable walnuts. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 43056 (July 24, 2008) (interim final rule; request for comments). This rule relaxes the incoming quality control requirements prescribed under the California almond marketing order. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 43053 (July 24, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, with a change, an interim final rule changing the handling requirements applicable to well matured fruit covered under the nectarine and peach marketing orders. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 43166 (July 24, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1205). The Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing to amend the Cotton Board Rules and Regulations by increasing the value assigned to imported cotton for calculating supplemental assessments collected for use by the Cotton Research and Promotion Program. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 43160 (July 24, 2008) (notice of public hearing on proposed rulemaking). A public hearing is being held to consider and take evidence on a proposal to temporarily adjust certain Class I differentials in the Mideast milk marketing order. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 42257 (July 21, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). This rule revises requirements regarding off-grade raisins under the Federal marketing order for California raisins. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 41298 (July 18, 2008) (notice of hearing on proposed rulemaking). Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to receive evidence on proposed amendments to Marketing Order No. 983, which regulates the handling of pistachios grown in California. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 41302 (July 18, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). This rule invites comments on using an estimated trade demand figure to compute volume regulation percentages for 2008-09 crop Natural (sun-dried) Seedless raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 40197 (July 14, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This proposed rule would amend the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances by revising the annotation of one substance on the National List, methionine, to extend its use in organic poultry production until October 1, 2010. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 40194 (July 14, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This proposed rule would amend the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances by renewing 11 exemptions and 1 prohibition on the National List and correcting the Tartaric acid listings by adding recommended annotations. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 39646 (July 10, 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on its proposal to revise the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Beet Greens. AMS is proposing to remove the "Unclassified" category from the standards. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 39214 (July 9, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1216). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that added a producer member and alternate from the State of Mississippi to the National Peanut Board. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 39278 (July 9, 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service announces the availability of approximately $10 million in grant funds to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 38307 (July 7, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that established final volume regulation percentages for the 2007-08 crop of Natural (sun-dried) Seedless raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 35888 (June 25, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 982). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule establishing interim final and final free and restricted percentages for domestic inshell hazelnuts for the 2007-2008 marketing year under the Federal marketing order for hazelnuts grown in Oregon and Washington. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 35886 (June 25, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 956). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Marketing Committee for the 2008 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.21 to $0.22 per 50-pound bag or equivalent of Walla Walla sweet onions handled. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 35305 (June 20, 2008) (proposed rule; tentative partial final decision) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1000). This tentative partial final decision proposes to adopt changes to the manufacturing cost allowances and the butterfat yield factor used in Class III and Class IV product-price formulas applicable to all Federal milk marketing orders on an interim basis. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 34175 (June 17, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1170). This final rule adopts amendments to the Dairy Product Mandatory Reporting Program that was established on August 2, 2007 on an interim final basis. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 34248 (June 17, 2008) (notice). USDA seeks nominations for individuals to be considered for selection as Peanut Standards Board members for terms of office ending June 30, 2011. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 31605 (June 3, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 955). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Vidalia Onion Committee for the 2008 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.10 to $0.13 per 40-pound container of Vidalia onions handled. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 31425 (June 2, 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service announces a forthcoming meeting of the Advisory Committee on Universal Cotton Standards. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 31425 (June 2, 2008) (notice). The purpose of this notice is to notify all interested parties that the Agricultural Marketing Service will hold a Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee meeting that is open to the public. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 31426 (June 2, 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on the proposed revision to the United States Standards for Grades of Olive Oil. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 31427 (June 2, 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is accepting applications from state, regional, and national sorghum producer organizations or associations which desire to be certified as eligible to nominate sorghum producers for appointment to the Sorghum Promotion, Research, and Information Board. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 31015 (May 30, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 47). The Department of Agriculture is amending the Rules of Practice under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act to increase from $60 to $100 the fee for filing an informal complaint, and to increase from $300 to $500 the fee for handling a formal complaint. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 31036 (May 30, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 944, 980 and 999). This rule would revise the reporting requirements for imports of commodities regulated under Sec. 608(e) of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. This proposal also announces the Agency's intention to request revisions to a currently-approved information collection for specified exempt import commodities. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 30734 (May 29, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 28). The Agricultural Marketing Service will raise the user fees for cotton producers for 2008 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act to $2.00 per bale. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 30001 (May 23, 2008) (withdrawal of a proposed rule). This action withdraws a proposed rule published on March 13, 2003 which intended to add a section to the regulations implementing the Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 30040 (May 23, 2008) (notice of Request for Referendum; request for comments on new information collection). The Agricultural Marketing Service intends to conduct a Request for Referendum to determine if pork producers and importers of hogs, pigs, pork, and pork products want a referendum on the Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 29390 (May 21, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1212 and 1240). This final rule establishes the Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 29389 (May 21, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1160). This final rule amends the Fluid Milk Promotion Order by reducing the burden of late-payment charges applied to processors who mistakenly underreport assessments, provided that the processor has not made more than two reporting errors in the prior 12 months. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 28605 (May 16, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 59). This rule will re-establish the regulatory authority for the Livestock Mandatory Reporting program's continued operation and incorporate the swine reporting changes contained within the Reauthorization Act as well as other changes. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 28424 (May 16, 2008) (reopening and extension of the comment period). Notice is hereby given that the comment period for the proposed notice to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Okra is being reopened and extended. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 28026 (May 15, 2008) (correcting amendments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 56 and 70). This document contains corrections to the final regulations published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 related to the fees and charges for Federal voluntary egg, poultry, and rabbit grading. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 26941 (May 12, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 915 and 944). This rule revises the maturity requirements currently prescribed for avocados grown in South Florida and for avocados imported into the United States that are shipped to the fresh market. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 26315 (May 9, 2008) (correcting amendments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1005 and 1007). This document contains corrections to the regulations published in the March 17, 2008 Federal Register that inadvertently omitted language providing for a zero diversion limit standard on loads of milk requesting transportation credits. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 26313 (May 9, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 932). The Department of Agriculture is adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule decreasing the assessment rate established for the California Olive Committee for the 2008 and subsequent fiscal years from $47.84 to $15.60 per assessable ton of olives handled. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 25397 (May 6, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1221). This rule establishes an industry-funded promotion, research, and information program for sorghum. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 24212 (May 2, 2008) (final notice; correction). This notice corrects an error in an earlier notice, published in the Federal Register dated February 7, 2008, revising the United States Standards for Grades of Pineapples. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 21551 (April 22, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). This proposed rule invites comments on revising the requirements regarding off-grade raisins under the Federal marketing order for California raisins. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 21215 (April 21, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule establishes the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West during the 2008-2009 marketing year. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 21303 (April 21, 2008) (notice). This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming teleconference meeting of the Plant Variety Protection Board. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 21023 (April 18, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 959). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the South Texas Onion Committee for the 2007-08 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.02 to $0.03 per 50-pound equivalent of onions handled. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 20842 (April 17, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 28). The Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing to raise user fees for cotton producers for 2008 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act. This proposal would raise the fee for the 2008 crop to $2 per bale. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 19959 (April 14, 2008) (confirmation of regulations). This document summarizes the results of an Agricultural Marketing Service review of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Program conducted under the Dairy Promotion and Research Order. AMS has determined that the Dairy Order should be continued without change. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 20002 (April 14, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 920). This document directs that a continuance referendum be conducted among eligible California kiwifruit growers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of kiwifruit grown in California. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 19743 (April 11, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule revising the quantity of Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2007-2008 marketing year. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 18703 (April 7, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This rule changes the current reporting requirements prescribed under the California pistachio marketing order. These changes will modify one existing committee form and add a new form to a currently-approved information collection. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 18491 (April 4, 2008) (notice). This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of the National Organic Standards Board to be held on May 20-22, 2008. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 16218 (March 27, 2008) (notice). This action announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's review of the Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Program. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 15052 (March 21, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 51). This rule revises the United States Standards for Grades of Potatoes. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 15122 (March 21, 2008) (notice). This notice announces that the Agricultural Marketing Service plans to review the Regulations under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930, as amended, under the criteria contained in section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 14919 (March 20, 2008) (interim final rule; request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1216). This rule would add a producer member and alternate from the State of Mississippi to the National Peanut Board. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 14917 (March 20, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). The Department is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule changing the handling requirements authorized under the California pistachio marketing order. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 14372 (March 18, 2008) (interim final rule; request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). This rule changes the handling requirements applicable to well matured fruit covered under the nectarine and peach marketing orders. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 14371 (March 18, 2008) (confirmation of regulations). This action summarizes the results of an Agricultural Marketing Service review of Marketing Order No. 905, regulating the handling of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos grown in Florida. AMS has determined that the order should be continued. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 14400 (March 18, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 955). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the Vidalia Onion Committee for the 2008 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.10 to $0.13 per 40-pound container of Vidalia onions handled. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 14153 (March 17, 2008) (interim final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1000, 1005, 1006 and 1007). This order adjusts the Class I pricing surface of the Appalachian, Southeast and Florida Federal milk marketing orders on an interim basis. In addition, it amends certain features of the diversion limit, touch-base standards and transportation credit provisions for the Appalachian and Southeast Federal milk marketing orders. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 13795 (March 14, 2008) (advance notice of proposed rulemaking; request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). Sunset of the exempted or prohibited use of substances under the National Organic Program is required by the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990. This notice announces the sunset of 12 exempted substances added to the National List on September 12, 2006. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 13798 (March 14, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 956). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Marketing Committee for the 2008 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.21 to $0.22 per 50-pound bag or equivalent of Walla Walla sweet onions handled. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 11859 (March 5, 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service announces the availability of approximately $8,440,500 in block grant funds to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. State departments of agriculture are invited to submit applications and are encouraged to involve industry groups, academia, and community-based organizations in the development of applications and the administration of projects. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 11517 (March 4, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 56 and 70). The Agricultural Marketing Service is increasing the fees and charges for Federal voluntary egg, poultry, and rabbit grading, certification, and audit services for the next two fiscal years. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 11469 (March 3, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1212). This rule establishes procedures which the Department of Agriculture will use in conducting a referendum to determine whether the issuance of the proposed Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order is favored by first handlers and importers of honey or honey products. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 11323 (March 3, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This rule establishes final free and restricted percentages for 2007-2008 crop year tart cherries covered under the Federal marketing order regulating tart cherries grown in seven states. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 11328 (March 3, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). This rule amends the marketing order for walnuts grown in California. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 11360 (March 3, 2008) (proposed rule; referendum order) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 981). This decision proposes amendments to Marketing Order No. 981, which regulates the handling of almonds grown in California, and provides growers with the opportunity to vote in a referendum to determine if they favor the changes. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 11474 (March 3, 2008) (proposed rule; referendum order) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1212 and 1240). This rule proposes a new industry-funded research, promotion, consumer education, and information order for honey and honey products under the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 10973 (February 29, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 959). This rule amends Marketing Order No. 959, which regulates the handling of onions grown in South Texas, authorizing interest and late payment charges on assessments not paid within a prescribed time period and requiring that a continuance referendum be conducted every six years to determine grower support. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 10976 (February 29, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 966). The Department is adopting an interim final rule which decreased the assessment rate established for the Florida Tomato Committee for the 2007-08 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.035 to $0.0325 per 25-pound carton of tomatoes handled. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 11193 (February 29, 2008) (proposed rule; tentative partial decision) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1000, 1005, 1006 and 1007). This decision proposes to adopt, on an interim final and emergency basis, proposals that adjust the Class I pricing surface of the Appalachian, Southeast and Florida Federal milk marketing orders, and amend certain features of the diversion limit, touch-base standards and transportation credit provisions for the Appalachian and Southeast Federal milk marketing orders. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 11060 (February 29, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 959). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the South Texas Onion Committee for the 2007-08 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.02 to $0.03 per 50-pound equivalent of onions handled. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 11062 (February 29, 2008) (proposed rule; partial recommended decision) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1005, 1006 and 1007). This decision recommends adoption of proposals that would increase the maximum administrative assessment rate in the Appalachian, Florida and Southeast Federal milk marketing orders. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 10185 (February 26, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 51). This proposed rule would revise the Standards for Grades of Table Grapes to include an allowance for shattered berries due to the change of pack style from mostly plain pack to consumer size units. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 9965 (February 25, 2008) (referendum order). This document directs that a continuance referendum be conducted among eligible growers and processors of tart cherries in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of tart cherries grown in the production area. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 9000 (February 19, 2008) (interim final rule; request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 982). This rule establishes interim final and final free and restricted percentages for domestic inshell hazelnuts for the 2007-08 marketing year under the Federal marketing order for hazelnuts grown in Oregon and Washington. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 9005 (February 19, 2008) (interim final rule; request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). This rule establishes final volume regulation percentages for 2007-08 crop Natural (sun-dried) Seedless raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 9086 (February 19. 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on the possible revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Beet Greens. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 8825 (February 15, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule would establish the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2008-09 marketing year. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 7199 (February 7, 2008) (interim final rule; request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 932). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the California Olive Committee for the 2008 and subsequent fiscal years from $47.84 to $15.60 per assessable ton of olives handled. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 7226 (February 7, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1260). This proposed rule would adjust representation on the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board to reflect changes in cattle inventories and cattle and beef imports. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 7244 (February 7, 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service announces funding of approximately $1 million in competitive grant funds for fiscal year 2008 to increase domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 7245 (February 7, 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is revising the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Cantaloupe. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 7245 (February 7, 2008) (final notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is revising the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Pineapple. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 6834 (February 6, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 915). This final rule amends Marketing Order No. 915 and will add authority for the Florida Avocado Administrative Committee to borrow funds, revise voting requirements, allow for District 1 nominations to be conducted by mail, and add authority for the committee to accept voluntary contributions. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 5789 (January 31, 2008) (reopening and extension of comment period). The Agricultural Marketing Service is reopening and extending the comment period for the proposed voluntary standard for a naturally raised marketing claim that was published in the Federal Register on November 28, 2007. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 5422 (January 30, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). This rule modifies the minimum size requirements under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 5494 (January 30, 2008) (notice). This notice announces the USDA's determination not to conduct a continuance referendum regarding the 1991 amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order provided for in the Cotton Research and Promotion Act amendments of 1990. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 5130 (January 29, 2008) (notice of hearing on proposed rulemaking). Notice is given of a public hearing to receive evidence on proposed amendments to the regulation of the handling of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos grown in Florida. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 4762 (January 28, 2008) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1160). The agency invites comments on a proposed amendment to the Fluid Milk Promotion Order, reducing the burden of late-payment charges for processors who underreport the amount of their owed assessments, and reducing the burden of late-payment charges on processors who underpay assessments due to unintentional errors or miscalculations. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 3377 (January 18, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 987). This final rule adopts, without change, an interim final rule which decreased the assessment rate established for the California Date Administrative Committee for the 2007-08 and subsequent crop years from $0.95 to $0.75 per hundredweight of dates handled.    View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 3232 (January 17, 2008) (notice). This notice announces a Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee meeting that is open to the public, to be held on February 7-8, 2008.    View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 73671 (December 28, 2007) (proposed rule; opportunity to file exceptions) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 981). Two amendments were proposed to Marketing Order No. 981 by the Almond Board of California, which would authorize the establishment of specific outgoing quality requirements for different markets, and authorize the establishment of container marking and labeling requirements. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 73667 (December 28, 2007) (advance notice of proposed rulemaking with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This notice announces the sunset of eleven exempted substances and one prohibited substance added to the National List on November 3 and 4, 2003, and establishes November 3, 2008, as the date by which the sunset review and renewal process must be concluded. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 71616 (December 18, 2007) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is establishing voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Tomatoes on the Vine, intended to provide industry with a common language and uniform basis for trading and promoting orderly and efficient marketing of tomatoes on the vine. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 71199 (December 17, 2007) (interim rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule revises the quantity of Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2007-2008 marketing year, increasing the salable quantity from 1,162,336 pounds to 1,172,956 pounds, and the allotment percentage from 48 percent to 53 percent. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 71055 (December 14, 2007) (confirmation of regulations). This action summarizes the results of an Agricultural Marketing Service review of Marketing Order No. 923, regulating the handling of sweet cherries grown in designated counties in Washington, and determines that the marketing order should be continued. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 70811 (December 13, 2007) (reopening and extension of comment period). The comment period on proposed changes in the regulatory periods when minimum grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements apply to southeastern California grapes under Marketing Order No. 925 and to imported grapes under the table grape import regulation is reopened and extended until December 28, 2007. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 70479 (December 12, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This final rule amends the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances regulations to enact recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture by the National Organic Standards Board from October 30, 2000, through March 3, 2005, adding two defined terms and nine substances, along with any restrictive annotations, and a category of substances to the National List. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 70565 (December 12, 2007) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on the proposed revision to the United States Standards for Grades of frozen okra, which would revise the standards from a "score point" grading system to an "individual attribute" grading system. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 70240 (December 11, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This proposed rule invites comments on the establishment of final free and restricted percentages for 2007-08 crop year tart cherries covered under the Federal marketing order regulating tart cherries grown in seven states. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 70244 (December 11, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). This rule invites comments on a modification of the minimum size requirements under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 69569 (December 10, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This rule amends the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances regulations to reflect recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture by the National Organic Standards Board on August 17, 2005. This final rule adds one substance, along with any restrictive annotations, to two sections of the National List and clarifies the use and prohibition of chitosan. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 69624 (December 10, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 915 and 944). This rule would revise the maturity requirements currently prescribed for avocados grown in South Florida and for avocados imported into the United States that are shipped to the fresh market, requiring that avocados which fail the maturity requirements and are reworked and presented for reinspection must meet the maturity requirements which correspond to the date of the original inspection. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 69139 (December 7 2007) (interim final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This rule changes the handling requirements currently authorized under the California pistachio marketing order, suspending the minimum quality requirements, including maximum defects and minimum sizes. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 68471 (December 5, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 905). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which decreased the assessment rate established for the Citrus Administrative Committee for the 2007-08 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.008 to $0.0072 per 4/5 bushel carton of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos handled. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 68542 (December 5, 2007) (advanced notice of proposed rulemaking; withdrawal). The Agricultural Marketing Service is withdrawing the notice soliciting comments on its proposal to amend the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Sweet Cherries. After reviewing and considering the comments received, the agency has decided not to proceed with this action. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 68553 (December 5, 2007) (notice). This notice announces the availability of approximately $1.3 million in competitive grant funds for fiscal year 2008 to enable States to explore new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the U.S. marketing system. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 67266 (November 28, 2007) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service seeks comments on a proposed voluntary standard for a naturally raised marketing claim. The standard, if adopted, will be part of the voluntary U.S. Standards for Livestock and Meat Marketing Claims and will be verified through the Department of Agriculture. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 65841 (November 23, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1221). The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments regarding the establishment of an industry-funded promotion, research, and information program for sorghum, which includes, but is not limited to, grain sorghum, sorghum forage, sorghum hay, sorghum haylage, sorghum billets, and sorghum silage. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 64123 (November 15, 2007) (interim rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 966). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the Florida Tomato Committee for the 2007-08 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.035 to $0.0325 per 25-pound carton of tomatoes handled. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 62591 (November 6, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 56 and 70). This proposed rule would increase the fees and charges for Federal voluntary egg, poultry, and rabbit grading, certification, and audit services for the next two fiscal years by 2.76% to 7.74% to cover the increase in salaries and other Agency costs. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 62409 (November 5, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 993). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Prune Marketing Committee for the 2007-08 and subsequent crop years from $0.40 to $0.60 per ton of salable dried prunes. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 62417 (November 5, 2007) (advanced notice of proposed rulemaking; withdrawal). The Agricultural Marketing Service is withdrawing an advance notice of proposed rulemaking soliciting comments on possible revisions to the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Florida Avocados. The agency has decided not to proceed further with this action. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 62105 (November 2, 2007) (interim final rule; reopening of comment period) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1170). The Agricultural Marketing Service is reopening the comment period for 30 days for the interim final rule for the Dairy Product Mandatory Reporting program that was published in the Federal Register on July 3, 2007. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 61820 (November 1, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be 7 C.F.R. Part 47). The Department of Agriculture is proposing to amend the Rules of Practice under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act to increase informal complaint filing fees from $60 to $100, and formal complaint handling fees from $300 to $500. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 61047 (October 29, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1210). This rule amends the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan to increase the assessment rate on producers, handlers, and importers of watermelons from four cents to six cents per hundredweight. Domestic producers and handlers will pay three cents per hundredweight each and importers will pay six cents per hundredweight. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 60541 (October 25, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1206). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that modifies the term of office provision of the Mango Promotion, Research, and Information Order so that the term of office and term limit for the two wholesaler and/or retailer positions of the National Mango Board be the same as that of other members. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 60588 (October 25, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 925 and 944). This notice advises that the comment period on proposed changes to the regulatory period when minimum grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements apply to southeastern California grapes under Marketing Order No. 925 and to imported grapes under the table grape import regulation is reopened. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 59153 (October 19, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). This rule adopts a final rule that established final volume regulation percentages for 2006-07 crop Natural Seedless raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 58469 (October 16, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This rule amends the agency's National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances regulations pertaining to the continued exemption and prohibition of 168 substances in organic production and handling. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 58631 (October 16, 2007) (notice). The agency establishes a voluntary standard for a grass fed livestock marketing claim. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 58003 (October 12, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 924). The agency adopts a final rule that decreases the assessment rate established for the Washington-Oregon Fresh Prune Marketing Committee for the 2007-08 and subsequent fiscal periods from $1.75 to $1.00 per ton of prunes handled. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 57839 (October 11, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Walnut Marketing Board for the 2007-08 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.0101 to $0.0122 per kernel-weight pound of assessable walnuts. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 56678 (October 4, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 962). The agency issues this advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding a program that would allow packers, processors, shippers, and marketers to maintain the quality of their products by reducing the risk of pathogenic contamination during the production and handling of leafy greens. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 56242 (October 3, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 28). This rule re-establishes the regulatory authority for a program providing for the USDA to perform cotton classification and market news services to producers at no cost, and incorporates the current fee structure for the 2007 crop year, which was published in the June 1, 2007, Federal Register. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 54341 (September 25, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). The agency adopts a final rule changing the requirements for interhandler transfers of raisins under the administrative rules and regulations of the California raisin marketing order. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 54343 (September 25, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). This rule provides for use of an estimated trade demand figure to compute volume regulation percentages for 2007-08 crop Natural Seedless raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 51990 (September 12, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 981). This rule revises the requirements for interhandler transfers of almonds under the administrative rules and regulations of the California almond marketing order. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 51354 (September 7, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 987). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the California Date Administrative Committee for the 2007-08 and subsequent crop year from $0.95 to $0.75 per hundredweight of dates handled. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 51378 (September 7, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 59). The comment period on the reestablishment and revision of the Livestock Mandatory Reporting program is extended until September 24, 2007. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 51378 (September 7, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This rule invites comments on changes to the reporting requirements established under the California pistachio marketing order. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 51381 (September 7, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 993). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the Prune Marketing Committee for the 2007-08 and subsequent crop years from $0.40 to $0.60 per ton of salable dried prunes. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 51159 (September 6, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1205). This rule amends the rules and regulations regarding the procedures for the conduct of a sign-up period for eligible cotton producers and importers to request a continuance referendum on the 1991 amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order provided for in the Cotton Research and Promotion Act amendments of 1990. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 49694 (August 29, 2007) (notice). The agency has allocated $1.0 million for this organic certification cost-share program in Fiscal Year 2007. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 49134 (August 28, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 922). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Washington Apricot Marketing Committee for the 2007-08 and subsequent fiscal periods from $1.00 to $1.50 per ton for Washington apricots. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 49128 (August 28, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 916 and 917). The agency eliminates grade, size, maturity, pack, container and inspection requirements for all California nectarines and peaches except those packed in containers labeled "California Well Matured" or "CA WELL MAT." View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 49136 (August 28, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 959). The agency adopts a final rule revising the regulatory period for minimum grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements applicable to onions grown in South Texas under Marketing Order No. 959. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 46183 (August 17, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the Walnut Marketing Board for the 2007-08 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.0101 to $0.0122 per kernelweight pound of assessable walnuts. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 45724 (August 15, 2007) (notice). The agency is soliciting comments on its proposal to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Pineapples. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 44984 (August 10, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 959). The agency amends the marketing agreement and order for onions grown in South Texas, and provides growers with the opportunity tovote in a referendum todetermine if they favor the changes. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 44725 (August 9, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts916 and 917). The agency decreases the assessment rates established for the Nectarine Administrative Committee and the Peach Commodity Committee for the 2007-08 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.21 to$0.06 per 25-pound container or container equivalent of nectarines and peaches handled. .

72 Fed. Reg. 44367 (August 8, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at7 C.F.R. Part 923). The agency decreases the assessment rate established for the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee for the 2007-2008 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.50 to$0.40 per ton for Washington sweet cherries. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg 44672 (August 8, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at7 C.F.R. Part 59). This rulemaking re-establishes the regulatory authority for the Livestock Mandatory Reporting program's continued operation and incorporate the swine reporting changes contained within the Reauthorization Act as well as make other changes toenhance the program's overall effectiveness and efficiency based on AMS' experience in the administration of the program over the last 6 years. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 44029 (August 7, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at7 C.F.R. Part 989). This rule requires handlers who transfer raisins to other handlers within the State of California under the California raisin marketing order to certify to the Committee that only acquired, free-tonnage raisins that meet all applicable order requirements are being transferred to receiving handlers. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 41855 (August 1, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at7 C.F.R. Part 51). The agency revises the regulations governing the inspection and certification for fresh fruits, vegetables and other products by increasing certain fees charged for the inspection of these products at destination markets for the next two fiscal years by approximately 15 percent each fiscal year. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 41984 (August 1, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). This rule invites comments on using an estimated trade demand figure to compute volume regulation percentages for 2007-08 crop Natural (sun-dried) Seedless (NS) raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 41611 (July 31, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). The agency revises the quantity of Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may have purchased from, or handled for, producers during the 2006-2007 marketing year. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 41425 (July 30, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1206). This rule amends the term of office provision of the Mango Promotion, Research, and Information Order so that the term of office and term limit for the two wholesaler and/or retailer positions of the National Mango Board be the same as that of other members. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 41427 (July 30, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at7 C.F.R. Parts 1209 and 1210). The agency is making corrections to the Code of Federal Regulations (7 C.F.R. Part 1209 and 7 C.F.R. Part 1210) to reflect the modification of Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes for imported mushrooms and watermelons by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 41423 (July 30, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at7 C.F.R. Part 905). The agency decreases the assessment rate established for the Citrus Administrative Committee for the 2007-08 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.008 to$0.0072 per 4/5 bushel carton of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos handled. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 41460 (July 30, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1205). The agency amends the rules and regulations regarding the procedures for the conduct of a sign-up period for eligible cotton producers and importers to request a continuance referendum on the 1991 amendments tothe Cotton Research and Promotion Order provided for in the Cotton Research and Promotion Act amendments of 1990. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 40825 (July 25, 2007) (notice). The agency is soliciting comments on its proposal to revise the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Cantaloups. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 40825 (July 25, 2007) (notice). The agency is revising the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Mangos. Specifically, the agency is revising the standards to allow for longer, up to an inch, attached stem lengths. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 38467 (July 13, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1214). The agency is removing from the Code of Federal Regulations its procedural regulations regarding the Kiwifruit Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Order, a program never implemented. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 38465 (July 13, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 928). The agency terminates the Federal marketing order for papayas grown in Hawaii, and the rules and regulations established under the order. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 38463 (July 13, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 924). The agency decreases the assessment rate established for the Washington-Oregon Fresh Prune Marketing Committee for the 2007-2008 and subsequent fiscal periods from $1.75 to$1.00 per ton of prunes handled. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 38496 (July 13, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 922). The agency increases the assessment rate established for the Washington Apricot Marketing Committee for the 2007-2008 and subsequent fiscal periods from $1.00 to$1.50 per ton for Washington apricots. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 38498 (July 13, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). The agency proposes amendments toMarketing Order No. 984, which regulates the handling of walnuts grown in California, and provides growers with the opportunity to vote in a referendum t determine if they favor the changes. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 37991 (July 12, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 922). The agency is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule suspending the container regulations prescribed under the Washington apricot marketing order. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 37995 (July 12, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1220). This document summarizes the results of an agency review of the Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Program under the criteria contained in section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 37993 (July 12, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 959). The agency is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule exempting onions being shipped to export markets from regulations prescribed under the South Texas onion marketing order. Under this change, onion shipments for export will continue to be exempt from the grade, size, quality, and inspection requirements of the marketing order. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 38027 (July 12, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at7 C.F.R. Part 915). This decision proposes amendments to Marketing Agreement No. 121 and Order No. 915, which regulate avocados grown in South Florida, and provides growers with the opportunity to vote in a referendum to determine if they favor the changes. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 38057 (July 12, 2007) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the comment period on possible revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Florida Avocados is reopened and extended. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 37423 (July 10, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 925). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the California Desert Grape Administrative Committee for the 2007 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.0175 to$0.0200 per 18-pound lug of grapes handled. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 36900 (July 6, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 981). The agency is receiving evidence on proposed amendments to Marketing Order No. 981, which regulates the handling of almonds grown in California. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 35668 (June 29, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 51). The agency is withdrawing the document soliciting comments on its proposal to amend the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Table Grapes (European or Vinifera Type). View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 35142 (June 27, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1209). The final rule continues the realignment of the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order's four United States geographic regions, and reallocates Council member representation in two of the four United States geographic regions (Regions 1 and 4). View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 35137 (June 27, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This Interim final rule amends National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) regulations to enact 38 recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture by the National Organic Standards Board .This action is also being taken to provide an additional 60 days for the public to comment on these 38 amendments to the National List. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg 35141 (June 27, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). This final rule summarizes the results under the criteria contained in section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, of an agency review of Marketing Order No. 948, regulating the handling of Irish potatoes grown in Colorado (order). The agency has determined that the order should be continued. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 34426 (June 22, 2007) (notice). The comment period on possible development of United States Standards for Grades of Tomatoes on the Vine is reopened and extended. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 33851 (June 20, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 60). The agency is reopening the comment period for 60 days for the interim final rule for mandatory country of origin labeling for fish and shellfish covered commodities that was published in the Federal Register on October 5, 2004 (69 FR 59708). View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 33851 (June 20, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). This document identifies the three paragraphs relating to reporting requirements regarding Other Seedless varietal type raisins under the California raisin marketing order in the subpart that need to be reinserted into Title 7 of the CFR, Part 989, as they were inadvertently omitted. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 33917 (June 20, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 60). The agency is reopening the comment period for 60 days for the proposed rule for mandatory country of origin labeling for beef, lamb, pork, perishable agricultural commodities, and peanuts that was published in the Federal Register on October 30, 2003 (68 FR 61944). View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 33922 (June 20, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 923). This rule would decrease the assessment rate established for the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee for the 2007-2008 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.50 to $0.40 per ton for Washington sweet cherries handled. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 33919 (June 20, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 916 and 917). This rule would decrease the assessment rates established for the Nectarine Administrative Committee and the Peach Commodity Committee for the 2007-08 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.21 to $0.06 per 25-pound container or container equivalent of nectarines and peaches handled. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 33918 (June 20, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 905 and 923). Announces that the agency plans to review Marketing Order 905 (Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida), and Marketing Order 923 (Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington) under the criteria contained in section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 33967 (June 20, 2007) (notice). The agency is revising the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Parsley. Specifically, the agency is revising the standards to allow percentages to be determined by count rather than weight. The agency is also eliminating the unclassified category. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 33735 (June 19, 2007) (notice). The USDA reestablished the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 32517 (June 13, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1215). Based upon its review, the agency has determined that the Popcorn Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order should be continued without change. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 31759 (June 8, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. part 981). This rule would require handlers who transfer almonds to other handlers to report to the Board whether or not the almonds were treated to achieve a 4-log reduction in Salmonella bacteria (Salmonella). View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 30924 (June 4, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. parts 1212 and 1240). The proposed Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order was submitted to the Department of Agriculture by the National Honey Packers and Dealers Association. The Department proposes that an initial referendum be conducted to ascertain whether the persons to be covered by and assessed under the Proposed Order favor the Proposed Order prior to it going into effect. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 30940 (June 4, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R part 1212). The rule would establish procedures which the Department of Agriculture will use in conducting a referendum to determine whether the issuance of the proposed Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order is favored by first handlers and importers of honey or honey products. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 30457 (June 1, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 28) The agency will maintain user fees for cotton producers for 2007 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act at the same level as in 2006. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 29055 (May 24, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 981) The agency published a final rule in the Federal Register on March 30, 2007 (72 FR 15021). The document added outgoing quality control requirements under the administrative rules and regulations of the California almond marketing order. A reference in the new regulatory language was incorrectly cited. This document corrects that reference. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 28020 (May 18, 2007) (notice). The purpose is to notify all interested parties that the agency will hold a Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee meeting that is open to the public. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 27252 (May 15, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). AMS proposes to amend the Department of Agriculture's National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances regulations to enact recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture by the National Organic Standards Board during public meetings held May 6-8, 2002, in Austin, Texas, and March 27-29, 2007, in Washington, DC. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 25945 (May 8, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 916 and 917). Revises requirements concerning the collection of assessments owed under the nectarine and peach marketing orders. This rule implements authorities contained in the marketing orders to allow the committees to apply late payment and interest charges on past due assessments owed the committees by handlers. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 25986 (May 8, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1005,1006 and 1007). A public hearing is being held to consider proposals seeking to amend certain pooling and related provisions of the Appalachian, Florida and Southeast orders. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 25986 (May 8, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1000, 1001, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1124, 1126, and 1131). AMS announces the reconvening of the hearing which began on February 26, 2007, in Strongsville, Ohio, and initially reconvened on April 9, 2007, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to consider proposals to amend the Class III and Class IV product price formulas applicable to all Federal milk marketing orders. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 26005 (May 8, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1210). AMS proposes to amend the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan to increase the assessment rate on producers, handlers, and importers of watermelons from four cents to six cents per hundredweight. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 25677 (May 7, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. part 959). Revises the regulatory period for minimum grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements applicable to onions grown in South Texas under Marketing Order No. 959. The new regulatory period will extend through July 15. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 25207 (May 4, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 955). This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible growers of Vidalia onions in Georgia, to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of Vidalia onions grown in the production area. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 25243 (May 4, 2007) (notice). The agency is withdrawing the notice soliciting comments on its proposal to amend the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Summer Squash. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 24530 (May 3, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. part 966). The final rule changes the handling requirements currently prescribed under the Florida Tomato marketing order. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 24553 (May 3, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This action summarizes the results under the criteria contained in section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, of an agency review of Marketing Order No. 930 regulating the handling of tart cherries grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 24553 (May 3, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 925). This proposed rule would increase the assessment rate established for the California Desert Grape Administrative Committee for the 2007 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.0175 to $0.0200 per 18-pound lug of grapes handled. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 23761 (May 1, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. part 982). The final rule establishes final free and restricted percentages for domestic inshell hazelnuts for the 2006-2007 marketing year under the Federal marketing order for hazelnuts grown in Oregon and Washington. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg 23777 (May 1, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 929). This document directs that a continuance referendum be conducted among eligible growers of cranberries in the States of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of New York to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of cranberries grown in the production area. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 23791 (May 1, 2007) (notice). USDA seeks nominations for individuals to be considered for selection as Peanut Standards Board members for terms of office ending June 30, 2010. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 21125 (April 30, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 956). This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible producers of sweet onions in the Walla Walla Valley of southeast Washington and northeast Oregon, to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of sweet onions produced in the production area. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 19674 (April 19, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 28). The Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing to maintain user fees for cotton producers for 2007 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act at the same level as in 2006. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 18847 (April 16, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). This rule eliminates grade, size, maturity, pack, container and inspection requirements for all California nectarines and peaches except those packed in containers labeled "California Well Matured" or "CA WELL MAT." View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 18922 (April 16, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 925). This rule invites comments on a revision to the reporting requirements established under the California desert grape marketing order, which regulates the handling of grapes grown in a designated area of Southeastern California. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 18620 (April 9, 2007) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection in support of the Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act of 2004, the Rural Development, Food and Drug Administrative, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 2002, and the Tobacco Inspection Act and Regulations Governing the Tobacco Standards. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 18343 (April 8, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 932). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the California Olive Committee for the 2007 and subsequent fiscal years from $11.03 to $47.84 per assessable ton of olives handled. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 18345 (April 12, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule revises the quantity of Class 1 and Class 3 spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2006-2007 marketing year. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 17792 (April 10, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 946). This rule modifies the administrative rules governing committee representation under the Washington potato marketing order. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 17360 (April 9, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 959). This rule exempts onions being shipped to export markets from regulations prescribed under the South Texas onion marketing order. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 17362 (April 9, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). This rule establishes final volume regulation percentages for 2006-07 crop Natural (sun-dried) Seedless (NS) raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 17475 (April 9, 2007) (notice). The Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, as amended, requires the establishment of a National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The NOSB is a 15-member board that is responsible for developing and recommending to the Secretary a proposed National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. The NOSB also advises the Secretary on all other aspects of the National Organic Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting nominations to fill one Environmentalist position on the NOSB. The Secretary of Agriculture will appoint a person to serve a 5-year term of office that will commence on January 24, 2008, and run until January 24, 2013. USDA encourages eligible minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply for membership on the NOSB. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 17037 (April 6, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified 7 C.F.R. Part 959). This recommended decision invites written exceptions on proposed amendments to the marketing agreement and order for onions grown in South Texas. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 16263 (April 4, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 922). This rule suspends the container regulations prescribed under the Washington apricot marketing order by extending the temporary 2006 season suspension indefinitely. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 16261 (April 4, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 915). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule changing the reporting requirements currently prescribed under the marketing order for avocados grown in South Florida. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 16265 (April 4, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 926). The U.S. Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule suspending Part 926 in the Code of Federal Regulations, which requires persons engaged in the handling or importation of fresh cranberries or cranberry products, but not subject to the reporting requirements of the Federal cranberry marketing order, to report sales, acquisition, and inventory information to the Cranberry Marketing Committee, and to maintain adequate records of such activities. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 16267 (April 4, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1207). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule amending the structure of the Administrative Committee of the National Potato Promotion Board as prescribed in the Potato Research and Promotion Plan. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 16325 (April 4, 2007) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection Cotton Classification and Market News Service. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 16326 (April 4, 2007) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection for report forms under the Federal milk marketing order program. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 15011 (March 30, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 981). This rule adds outgoing quality control requirements under the administrative rules and regulations of the California almond marketing order (order). The order regulates the handling of almonds grown in California and is administered locally by the Almond Board of California. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 15056 (March 30, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 915). This is a recommended decision regarding proposed amendments to Marketing Order No. 915 (order), which regulates the handling of avocados grown in Florida. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 15055 (March 30, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 51). The Agricultural Marketing Service, has reviewed the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable grade standards for usefulness in serving the industry. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 14651 (March 29, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 929). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Cranberry Marketing Committee for the 2006-2007 fiscal year and subsequent fiscal years from $0.18 to $0.28 per barrel. Authorization to assess cranberry handlers enables the Committee to incur expenses that are reasonable and necessary to administer the program. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 14654 (March 29, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule modifying the grade and maturity requirements for potatoes handled under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 14657 (March 29, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule establishes the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2007-2008 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2007. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 14709 (March 29, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 51). The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible revisions of the United States Standards for Grades of Florida Avocados. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 13674 (March 23, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This rule establishes final free and restricted percentages for the 2006-2007 crop year. The percentages were recommended by the Cherry Industry Administrative Board, the body that locally administers the marketing order. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 13671 (March 23, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule revising the administrative rules and regulations that define production districts, allocate committee membership, and specify nomination procedures for the Nectarine Administrative Committee and the Peach Commodity Committees. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 13219 (March 21, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1000, 1001, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1124 and 1131). This notice announces the reconvening of the hearing which began on February 26, 2007, in Strongsville, Ohio, to consider proposals to amend the Class III and Class IV product price formulas applicable to all Federal milk marketing orders. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 12701 (March 19, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1209). This rule amends, on an interim basis, provisions of the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order to reapportion membership of the Mushroom Council to reflect shifts in United States mushroom production. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 12038 (March 15, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917. The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule temporarily suspending order provisions that require continuance referenda to be conducted for the nectarine and peach marketing orders during winter 2006-07. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 11773 (March 14, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 56 and 70). The Agricultural Marketing Service is increasing the fees and charges for Federal voluntary egg, poultry, and rabbit grading, certification, and audit services, and establishing a separate billing rate for the audit services. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 10971 (March 12, 2007) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is announcing a forthcoming meeting of the National Organic Standards Board. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 10035 (March 7, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified as 7. C.F.R. Part 52). This rule revises the regulations governing inspection and certification for processed fruits, vegetables, and processed product. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 10091 (March 7, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified as 7 C.F.R. Part 932). This rule proposes an increase in the assessment rate established for the California Olive Committee for the 2007 and subsequent fiscal years from $11.03 to $47.84 per assessable ton of olives handled. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 10112 (March 7, 2007) (notice). This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the Plant Variety Protection Board. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 9841 (March 6, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified as 7 C.F.R. Part 984). The Department of Agriculture is adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which increased the assessment rate established for the Walnut Marketing Board. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 9872 (March 6, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified as 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This proposed rule would amend the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances regulations to reflect recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture by the National Organic Standards Board from November 17, 2005 through October 19, 2006. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 9918 (March 6, 2007) (notice). This notice announces the Department's view, based on a review by the Agricultural Marketing Service, that it is not necessary to conduct a referendum among producers and importers on continuation of the 1990 amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Act (Act). View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 8633 (February 27, 2007) (proposed rules) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1215). This document announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's review of the Popcorn Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 8678 (February 27, 2007) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service announces funding of approximately $1 million in competitive grant funds for fiscal year (FY) 2007 to increase domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 7821 (February 21, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 916 and 917). This is an amendment to a final rule published by the AMS in the Federal Register on July 21, 2006 implemented amendments to the California nectarine and peach marketing orders. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 7753 (February 20, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1000, 1001, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1124, 1126, and 1131). This document contains an additional proposal to be considered at a previously scheduled hearing to consider proposals that would amend the Class III and Class IV product price formulas applicable to all Federal milk marketing orders. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 7547 (February 16, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified as 7 C.F.R. Part 920). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that relaxed the container marking requirements for kiwifruit covered under the California kiwifruit marketing order. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 7549 (February 16, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified as 7 C.F.R. Part 958). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule changing the reporting requirements established under the Idaho-Eastern Oregon onion marketing order, which regulates the handling of onions grown in designated counties in Idaho and Oregon and is administered locally by the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 7591 (February 16, 2007) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture is revising the United States Standards for Grades of Greenhouse Tomatoes. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 7593 (February 16, 2007) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, of the Department of Agriculture is soliciting comments on the proposed voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Tomatoes on the Vine. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 7594 (February 16, 2007) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service ( is withdrawing the notice soliciting comments on its proposal to amend the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Winter Pears. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 6179 (February 9, 2007) (proposed rules) (to be codified as 7 C.F.R. Parts 1000, 1001, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1124, 1126, and 1131). A national public hearing is being held to consider and take evidence on proposals seeking to amend the Class III and Class IV product price formulas applicable to all Federal milk marketing orders. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 5646 (February 7, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified as 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This is a notice for a public hearing to receive evidence on proposed amendments to Marketing Agreement and Order No. 930, which regulates the handling of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 5327 (February 6, 2007) (interim rule). This rule changes the handling requirements currently under the Florida Tomato marketing order. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 5259 (February 5, 2007) (notice). The agency is soliciting comments on a propose revision to the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Mangos. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 5260 (February 5, 2007) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is withdrawing the notice soliciting comments on its proposal to amend the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Mushrooms. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 5260 (February 5, 2007) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is withdrawing the notice soliciting comments on its proposal to amend the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Oranges and/or the United States Standards for Grades of Grapefruit. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 5261 (February 5, 2007) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service of is establishing voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Peppers (Other Than Sweet Peppers). View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 2769 (January 24, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1220). The Agricultural Marketing Service published a final rule and termination order (final rule) in the Federal Register on November 28, 1995 (60 FR 58499) regarding technical amendments to the Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Order. AMS has found that section 1220.228(a)(1)(v)(A) pertaining to producer refunds, was mistakenly removed from the Order as part of the final rule. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 2599 (January 23, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 982). This rule establishes final free and restricted percentages for domestic inshell hazelnuts for the 2006-2007 marketing year under the Federal marketing order for hazelnuts grown in Oregon and Washington. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 2639 (January 23, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule would establish the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2007-2008 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2007. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 2167 (January 18, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This notice supersedes prior Department of Agriculture's National Organic Program's published guidelines used to submit petitions to amend the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 2173 (January 18, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that established final volume regulation percentages for 2005-06 crop Natural Seedless raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 2170 (January 18, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 980). This rule provides a partial exemption to the minimum grade requirements under the tomato import regulation. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 2211 (January 18, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1260). This action announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's review of the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Program, which is conducted under the Beef Promotion and Research Order, under the criteria contained in section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 2252 (January 18, 2007) (notice). This notice announces that the Agricultural Marketing Service is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget of a new information collection: the USDA Food and Commodity Connection Web site. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 2255 (January 18, 2007) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the Agricultural Marketing Service is accepting applications from State cattle producer organizations or associations and general farm organizations, as well as cattle or beef importer organizations, who desire to be certified to nominate producers or importers for appointment to vacant positions on the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board. View this document.

72 Fed Reg. 1917 (January 17, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 966). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Florida Tomato Committee for the 2006-07 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.025 to $0.035 per 25-pound container or equivalent of tomatoes handled. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 1919 (January 17, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 966). This rule provides a partial exemption to the minimum grade requirements under the marketing order for tomatoes grown in Florida. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 1657 (January 16, 2007) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1209). This document summarizes the results of an Agricultural Marketing Service review of the Mushroom Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Program under the criteria contained in section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Based on this review, AMS has determined that the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order should be continued without change. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 1681 (January 16, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This rule invites comments on the establishment of final free and restricted percentages for the 2006-2007 crop year. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 1677 (January 16, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 929). This action summarizes the results under the criteria contained in section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, of an Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) review of Marketing Order No. 929 regulating the handling of cranberries grown in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of New York. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 1677 (January 16, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 929). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the Cranberry Marketing Committee for the 2006-2007 fiscal year and subsequent fiscal years from $0.18 to $0.28 per barrel. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 1685 (January 16, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 929). This rule invites comments on modifications to the administrative rules governing committee representation under the Washington potato marketing order. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 1688 (January 16, 2007) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1207). This document summarizes the results of an Agricultural Marketing Service review of the Potato Research and Promotion Program, under the criteria contained in Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Based upon its review, AMS has determined that the Potato Research and Promotion Plan should be continued without change. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 78333 (December 29, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at7 C.F.R. Parts 1000, 1001, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1124, 1126 and 1131 ). This order amends the manufacturing (make) allowances contained in the Class III and Class IV product price formulas applicable to all Federal milk marketing orders. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 78044 (December 28, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 926). This rule suspends Part 926 in the Code of Federal Regulations, which requires persons engaged in the handling or importation of fresh cranberries or cranberry products, but not subject to the reporting requirements of the Federal cranberry marketing order (7 CFR Part 929), to report sales, acquisition, and inventory information to the Cranberry Marketing Committee, and to maintain adequate records of such activities. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 78038 (December 28, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). This rule revises the administrative rules and regulations that define production districts, allocate committee membership, and specify nomination procedures for the Nectarine Administrative Committee and the Peach Commodity Committee. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 78042 (December 28, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). This rule temporarily suspends order provisions that require continuance referenda to be conducted for the nectarine and peach marketing orders during winter 2006-07. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 78128 (December 28, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Cantaloups. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 77583 (December 27, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). This rule modifies the grade and maturity requirements for potatoes handled under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 77245 (December 26, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1218). The Agricultural Marketing Service published in the Federal Register on August 7, 2006, a final rule that changed the title of the U.S.A. Cultivated Blueberry Council to the "U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council" and added a member and alternate to represent the state of Washington. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 77245 (December 26, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1250). This document summarizes the results of an Agricultural Marketing Service's review of the Egg Research and Promotion Program, under the criteria contained in Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 77366 (December 26, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture is soliciting comments on its proposal to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Parsley. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 76897 (December 22, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 915). This rule changes the reporting requirements currently prescribed under the marketing order for avocados grown in South Florida. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 76899 (December 22, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1207). This rule amends the structure of the Administrative Committee of the National Potato Promotion Board as prescribed in the Potato Research and Promotion Plan by increasing the number of Vice-Chairperson positions on the Committee from six to seven. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 76631 (December 21, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture is establishing voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Pea Pods. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 76632 (December 21, 2006) (notice). The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service is publishing this notice to inform accredited certifying agents and producers and handlers certified to the National Organic Program of AMS' intention to release notices of noncompliance, and the identity of each entity which has been suspended or revoked, as well as the reasons for these actions. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 706465 (December 6, 2006) (final rule; correction) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 981). The Agricultural Marketing Service published in the Federal Register on November 8, 2006, a document concerning quality control requirements under the California almond marketing order. Language was inadvertently omitted in the regulatory text to specify that the changes apply to all almonds received by handlers beginning August 1, 2006. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 70643 (December 6, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 33). This final rule revises export regulations issued under the Export Apple and Pear Act (now renamed as the Export Apple Act) to reflect an amendment to that Act. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 70683 (December 6, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 981). This proposed rule invites comments on adding outgoing quality control requirements under the administrative rules and regulations of the California almond marketing order. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 70734 (December 6, 2006) (notice). This notice announces the intention of the Agricultural Marketing Service to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection in support of the Regulations for Voluntary Grading of Poultry Products and Rabbit Products. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 69429 (December 1, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1220). This final rule adjusts the number of members for certain States on the United Soybean Board to reflect changes in production levels that have occurred since the Board was reapportioned in 2003, which became effective with 2004 nominations. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 69497 (December 1, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 451). This proposed rule would revise the regulations governing the inspection and certification for fresh fruits, vegetables and other products by increasing certain fees charged for the inspection of these products at destination markets for the next two fiscal years (FY-2007 and FY-2008) by approximately 15 percent. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 69529 (December 1, 2006) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request an extension to a currently approved information collection for the Export Fruit Acts covering exports of apples and grapes. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 68431 (November 27, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 60). The Agricultural Marketing Service is reopening the comment period for 90 days for the interim final rule for mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) for fish and shellfish covered commodities that was published in the Federal Register on October 5, 2004 (69 FR 59708). View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 67467 (November 22, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1000, 1001, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1124, 1126, and 1131). This tentative final decision proposes to adopt, on an interim final and emergency basis, changes to the manufacturing allowances contained in the Class III and Class IV product price formulas applicable to all Federal milk marketing orders. This decision is subject to producer approval. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 67489 (November 22, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1000, 1001, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1124, 1126, and 1131). A national public hearing is being held to consider and take evidence on a proposal seeking to amend the Class I and Class II milk price formulas applicable to all Federal milk marketing orders. Evidence also will be taken at the hearing to determine whether emergency marketing conditions exist that would warrant omission of a recommended decision under the rules of practice and procedure. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 67067 (November 20, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1205). This action withdraws a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on January 12, 2005, (70 F.R. 2034), to amend the Cotton Board Rules and Regulations by adjusting the total rate of assessment per kilogram for imported cotton for use by the Cotton Research and Promotion Program View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 66833 (November 17, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Cherry Industry Administrative Board for the 2006-2007 fiscal year and subsequent fiscal years from $0.0021 to $0.0066 per pound to fund the Board's administrative expenses and its new research and promotion program. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 66835 (November 17, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which suspended the continuing assessment rate established for the Area No. 3 Colorado Potato Administrative Committee for the 2006-2007 and subsequent fiscal periods. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 66837 (November 17, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 993). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the Prune Marketing Committee under Marketing Order No. 993 for the 2006-07 and subsequent crop years from $0.65 to $0.40 per ton of salable dried prunes. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 66643 (November 16, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the Administrative Committee for Pistachios for the 2006-07 and subsequent production years from $0.0014 to $0.0007 per pound of assessed-weight pistachios. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 66645 (November 16, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Walnut Marketing Board for the 2006-07 and subsequent marketing years from $0.0096 to $0.0101 per kernelweight pound of assessable walnuts. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 66702 (November 16, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 966). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the Florida Tomato Committee for the 2006-07 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.025 to $0.035 per 25-pound container or equivalent of tomatoes handled. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 66749 (November 16, 2006) (notice). This notice announces a public information session to be held addressing proposals received to amend the Federal order Class III and Class IV product price formulas. The purpose of the pre-hearing information session is for interested parties to learn about the intent of proposals that have been submitted to amend Class III and Class IV product price formulas and how the proposals would accomplish that intent. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 66093 (November 13, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 922). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that relaxed the minimum grade requirement prescribed under the Washington apricot marketing order for the 2006 shipping season. This rule continues in effect the action that relaxed the fresh apricot minimum grade requirement from Washington No. 1 grade to Washington No. 2 grade. Taking into consideration pre-harvest hail damage, this change was made for the purpose of increasing the supply of marketable fresh apricots while increasing the potential for higher producer returns. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 66095 (November 13, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, with a change, an interim final rule removing volume limitations on new product development, new market development and market expansion activities to facilitate such activities; allowing handlers to receive diversion credit for the voluntary destruction of finished, marketable products that have deteriorated in condition to provide handlers more flexibility; adding a procedure to keep Cherry Industry Administrative Board representation in line with current district production levels; and revising grower application and mapping procedures under the grower diversion program to make the process less burdensome. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 65373 (November 8, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 981). This rule changes the incoming quality control requirements under the administrative rules and regulations of the California almond marketing order. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 65426 (November 8, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 46). The Department of Agriculture is proposing to amend the regulations under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act to ensure that the status of sellers of perishable agricultural commodities as trust creditors is protected when electronic data interchange (EDI) or other forms of electronic commerce are used to invoice buyers. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 65037 (November 7, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 958). This rule changes the reporting requirements established under the Idaho-Eastern Oregon onion marketing order, which regulates the handling of onions grown in designated counties in Idaho and Oregon and is administered locally by the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 64631 (November 3, 2006) (final rule; correction) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1290). This document contains corrections to the preamble of the final rule published Monday, September 11, 2006 (71 FR 53303) dealing with the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. These corrections clarify a response to comments concerning how the funds will be transferred to the States and the allocation of grant funds not distributed to a State. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 64439 (November 2, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1210). The Department of Agriculture is adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that reapportioned the producer and handler membership on the National Watermelon Promotion Board. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 41778 (November 2, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 51). The Agricultural Marketing Service prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible revisions of the United States Standards for Grades of Winter Pears. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 64509 (November 2, 20060 (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture is establishing voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Mixed Commodities. The standards will provide industry with a common language and uniform basis for trading, thus promoting the orderly and efficient marketing for fresh fruits and vegetables that are mixed in a package. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 63215 (October 30, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1032). This final rule amends regulations pertaining to the Central Federal milk order. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 63217 (October 30, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1033). This final rule amends regulations pertaining to the Mideast Federal milk order. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 63213 (October 30, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1030). This final rule amends regulations pertaining to the Upper Midwest Federal milk order. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 62985 (October 27, 2006) (notice). USDA seeks nominations for individuals to be considered for selection to the Peanut Standards Board to fill a vacant Board position for the remainder of a term of office ending June 30, 2009. The Board consists of 18 members representing producers and industry representatives. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 62986 (October 27, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service announces the availability of approximately $1.3 million in competitive grant funds for fiscal year 2007 to enable States to explore new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the U.S. marketing system. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 62377 (October 25, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1005 and 1007). This order amends certain features of the transportation credit provisions of the Appalachian and Southeast marketing orders on an interim basis. More than the required number of producers in the Appalachian and Southeast marketing areas have approved the issuance of the interim order as amended. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 60805 (October 17, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 58). The Agricultural Marketing Service will increase, by approximately 10 percent, the hourly fees charged for Federal dairy grading and inspection services. Dairy grading and inspection services are voluntary and are financed through user-fees assessed to participants in the program. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 60807 (October 17, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 924 and 944). The U.S. Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule suspending the handling regulations prescribed under the Washington-Oregon fresh prune marketing order for the 2006 and future seasons. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 61014 (October 17, 2006) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection National Organic Program Record Keeping Requirements. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 61016 (October 17, 2006) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Services intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection for Poultry Market News Programs. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 59363 (October 10, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1218). The Agricultural Marketing Service's Continuance Referendum shows that cultivated blueberry producers and importers favor the continuation of the Blueberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 59427 (October 10, 2006) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection for Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin, Marketing Order No. 930. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 59028 (October 6, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 56 and 70). The Agricultural Marketing Service proposes to increase the fees and charges for Federal voluntary egg, poultry, and rabbit grading, certification, and audit services, and to establish a separate billing rate for the audit services. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 58246 (October 3, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 920). This rule relaxes the container marking requirements for kiwifruit covered under the California kiwifruit marketing order. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 58249 (October 3, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 955). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule changing the reporting and assessment requirements under the marketing order for Vidalia onions grown in Georgia. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 58367 (October 3, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is revising the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Bunched Italian Sprouting Broccoli. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 57918 (October 2, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is announcing a forthcoming meeting of the National Organic Standards Board. http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/06-8419.htm 71 Fed. Reg. 56335 (September 27, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 54). The Agricultural Marketing Service is revising the hourly fees charged for voluntary Federal meat grading and certification services performed by the Meat Grading and Certification Branch. The hourly fees will be adjusted by this action to reflect the increased cost of providing service and to ensure that the MGC Branch operates on a financially self-supporting basis. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 56101 (September 26, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service announces the availability of approximately $7 million in block grant funds to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. State departments of agriculture interested in obtaining grant program funds are invited to submit applications to USDA. State departments of agriculture are encouraged to involve industry groups, academia, and community-based organizations in the development of applications and the administration of projects. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 55281 (September 22, 2006) (final rule). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which decreased the assessment rate established for the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee for the 2006-2007 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.75 to $0.50 per ton for Washington sweet cherries handled. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 55356 (September 22, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 51). This proposed rule would revise the United States Standards for Grades of Potatoes. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 55380 (September 22, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 993). This rule would decrease the assessment rate established for the Prune Marketing Committee under Marketing Order No. 993 for the 2006-07 and subsequent crop years from $0.65 to $0.40 per ton of salable dried prunes. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 55637 (September 22, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 51). The Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture, is proposing a revision to the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Table Grapes (European or Vinifera Type). View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 55090 (September 21, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, with a change, an interim final rule revising the handling requirements for California nectarines and peaches by modifying the grade, size, maturity, and pack requirements for fresh shipments of these fruits, beginning with 2006 season shipments. This rule also continues in effect the authorization for continued shipments of "CA Utility" quality nectarines and peaches, the establishment of weight-count standards for Peento type nectarines in volume-filled containers, and the elimination of the varietal container marking requirements. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 55160 (September 21, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible revisions of the United States Standards for Grades of Pineapples. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 54118 (September 14, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1005 and 1007). This document is the tentative partial decision proposing to adopt on an interim final and emergency basis amendments to the transportation credit balancing fund provisions of the Appalachian and Southeast milk marketing orders. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 54152 (September 14, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1032). This document is the final decision proposing to adopt amendments that increase supply plant performance standards, amend features of the "touch-base" provision, amend certain features of the "split plant" provision and decrease the diversion limit standards of the order. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 54172 (September 14, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1033). This document is the final decision proposing to adopt amendments to the Mideast order intended to deter the de-pooling of milk. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 54135 (September 14, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1030). This document is the final decision proposing to adopt amendments to the Upper Midwest order intended to deter the de-pooling of milk and increase the order's maximum administrative assessment rate. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 53299 (September 11, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This final rule would amend the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances regulations to reflect recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture by the National Organic Standards Board from November 15, 2000, through March 3, 2005. Consistent with the recommendations from the NOSB, this final rule adds thirteen substances, along with any restrictive annotations, to the National List. This final rule also amends the mailing address for where to file a Certification or Accreditation appeal. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 53303 (September 11, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1290). This rule provides regulations to implement the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. This action establishes the eligibility and application requirements, the review and approval process, and grant administration procedures for the SCBGP. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 52502 (September 6, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1000, 1001, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1124, 1126, and 1131). This notice announces the reconvening of the public hearing that began on January 24, 2006, in Alexandria, Virginia, to consider proposals seeking to amend the Class III and Class IV milk price formula manufacturing allowances applicable to all Federal milk marketing orders. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 52285 (September 5, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1219). This rule adjusts the number of members on the Hass Avocado Board to reflect changes in the production of domestic Hass avocados in the United States and the volume of imported Hass avocados into the U.S. over the 2003, 2004, and 2005 calendar years, which are three years after assessments commenced. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 51982 (September 1, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). This rule increases the assessment rates established for the Nectarine Administrative Committee and the Peach Commodity Committee for the 2006-07 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.20 to $0.21 per 25-pound container or container equivalent of nectarines and peaches handled. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 51985 (September 1, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This rule modifies the current handling requirements prescribed under the California pistachio marketing order. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 50328 (August 25, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1207). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, with correcting changes, an interim final rule to increase the assessment rate on handlers and importers of potatoes from 2 cents to 2.5 cents per hundredweight. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 50734 (August 25, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This rule would decrease the assessment rate established for the Administrative Committee for Pistachios for the 2006-07 and subsequent production years from $0.0014 per pound of assessed- weight pistachios to $0.0007 per pound of assessed-weight pistachios. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 50383 (August 25, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the need for possible revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Oranges (California and Arizona) and/or United States Standards for Grades of Grapefruit (California and Arizona). AMS is seeking comments regarding any revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Oranges (California and Arizona) and/or United States Standards for Grades of Grapefruit (California and Arizona) that may be necessary to better serve the industry. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 46564 (August 18, 2006) (final rule; correction) (to be codified ast 7 C.F.R. Part 56). This final rule corrects a final rule that updates administrative requirements for voluntary shell egg, poultry, and rabbit grading. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 47074 (August 16, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1260). This final rule amends the Beef Promotion and Research Order established under the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985 to reduce assessment levels for imported beef and beef products based on revised determinations of live animal equivalencies and to update and expand the Harmonized Tariff System numbers and categories, which identify imported live cattle, beef, and beef products to conform with recent updates in the numbers and categories used by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 47073 (August 16, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 28). The Agricultural Marketing Service will maintain user fees for cotton producers for 2006 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act at the same level as in 2005. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 47152 (August 16, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 981). This rule invites comments on changing the incoming quality control requirements under the administrative rules and regulations of the California almond marketing order. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 47163 (August 16, 2006) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's, Cotton Program, Market News Branch changes to the American Pima Spot Quotations. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 44553 (August 7, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1218). This final rule changes the title of the U.S.A. Cultivated Blueberry Council to the "U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council" (Council). The purpose of this change is to avoid any confusion in the industry regarding the specific type of blueberry and industry segment represented by the Council. Additionally, this change makes the name of the Council consistent with industry nomenclature, and adds one member and alternate to the Council to represent the state of Washington--the sixth largest highbush blueberry producing state. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 44605 (August 7, 2006) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection for the Seed Service Testing Program. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 44607 (August 7, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible revisions of the United States Standards for Grades of Summer Squash. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 44608 (August 7, 2006) (notice). This notice invites eligible States to submit a Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, and to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the Agricultural Marketing Service for the Allocation of Organic Certification Cost-Share Funds. The AMS has allocated $1.0 million for this organic certification cost-share program in Fiscal Year 2006. Funds will be available under this program to 15 designated States to assist organic crop and livestock producers certified by the Department of Agriculture accredited certifying agents to the National Organic Program. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 44606 (August 7, 2006) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection for Federal Seed Act Labeling and Enforcement. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 43641 (August 2, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 922). This rule relaxes the minimum grade requirement prescribed under the Washington apricot marketing order for the 2006 shipping season only. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 43711 (August 2, 2006) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension of the currently approved information collection for Regulations Governing Inspection, Certification and Standards for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, and Other Products. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 41723 (July 24, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 923). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that removed the container regulations prescribed under the Washington sweet cherry marketing order. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 42006 (July 24, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 56 and 70). The Agricultural Marketing Service is amending the administrative requirements in the regulations governing the voluntary shell egg, poultry, and rabbit grading programs. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 41755 (July 24, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Parsley. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 41755 (July 24, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture is soliciting comments on the proposed voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Peppers. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 41725 (July 24, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R Part 1250). This action will amend the Egg Research and Promotion Rules and Regulations by changing the State composition of the six geographic areas on the American Egg Board. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 41740 (July 24, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 915). Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to receive evidence on proposed amendments to Marketing Order No. 915, which regulates the handling of avocados grown in south Florida. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 41741 (July 24, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1220). This proposed rule would adjust the number of members for certain States on the United Soybean Board to reflect changes in production levels that have occurred since the Board was reapportioned in 2003, which became effective with 2004 nominations. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 41754 (July 24, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture is revising the United States Standards for Grades of Canned Sweet Potatoes. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 41345 (July 21, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). This rule amends Marketing Orders Nos. 916 and 917, which regulate the handling of nectarines and peaches grown in California. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 40637 (July 18, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 922). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that suspends the container regulations prescribed under the Washington apricot marketing order for the 2006 shipping season only. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 40639 (July 18, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). This rule suspends the continuing assessment rate established for the Area No. 3 Colorado Potato Administrative Committee for the 2006-2007 and subsequent fiscal periods. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 40624 (July 17, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This proposed rule would amend the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances regulations to reflect recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture by the National Organic Standards Board from October 30, 2000, through March 3, 2005. Consistent with the recommendations from the NOSB, this proposed rule would add thirteen substances, along with any restrictive annotations, to the National List. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 39019 (July 11, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 925 and 944). Notice is hereby given that the comment period on proposed changes in the regulatory periods when minimum grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements apply to southeastern California grapes under Marketing Order No. 925, and to imported grapes under the table grape import regulation is reopened and extended. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 39017 (July 11, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 52). This proposed rule would revise the regulations governing inspection and certification for processed fruits, vegetables, and processed products. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 38115 (July 5, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). This rule would increase the assessment rates established for the Nectarine Administrative Committee and the Peach Commodity Committee for the 2006-07 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.20 to $0.21 per 25-pound container or container equivalent of nectarines and peaches handled.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 37854 (July 3, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This proposed rule would amend the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances regulations to reflect recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture by the National Organic Standards Board on August 17, 2005. Consistent with the recommendations from the NOSB, this proposed rule would add two substances, along with any restrictive annotations, to the National List.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 37014 (June 29, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 966). This rule invites comments on a proposed partial exemption to the minimum grade requirements under the marketing order for tomatoes grown in Florida.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 37016 (June 29, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 980). This rule invites comments on a proposed partial exemption to the minimum grade requirements under the tomato import regulation.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 36715 (June 28, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1000, 1001, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1124, 1126, and 1131). To assure that any changes to manufacturing allowance factors used in Federal order Class III and Class IV product price formulas are appropriate and reflective of manufacturing costs, the Department of Agriculture will be reconvening the national hearing held January 24-27, 2006, in Alexandria, Virginia. Additional proposals addressing the Federal order Class III and Class IV price formulas are also requested for further consideration in the reconvened hearing.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 36753 (June 28, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, of the Department of Agriculture, is soliciting comments on the proposed voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Cultivated Ginseng.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 35493 (June 21, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 932). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that decreased the assessment rate established for the California Olive Committee for the 2006 and subsequent fiscal years from $15.68 to $11.03 per assessable ton of olives handled.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 35562 (June 21, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the Cherry Industry Administrative Board for the 2006-2007 fiscal year and subsequent fiscal years from $0.0021 to $0.0066 per pound to fund the Board's administrative expenses and its new research and promotion program.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 35143 (June 19, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 923). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee for the 2006-2007 and subsequent fiscal periods.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 35145 (June 19, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1216). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule to bring the sections of the Peanut Promotion, Research and Information Order, into conformity with changes that have occurred since the implementation of the Order with regard to the collection of assessments.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 35201 (June 19, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This rule invites comments on modifications to the current handling requirements prescribed under the California pistachio marketing order.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 32251 (June 19, 2006) (notice). This notice announces that the Agricultural Marketing Service is requesting approval from the Office of Management of Budget of a new information collection Application for Export Certification.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 34507 (June 15, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 955). This rule revises the reporting and assessment requirements under the marketing order for Vidalia onions grown in Georgia.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 34232 (June 14, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1210). This interim final rule invites comments on changing the boundaries of all seven districts under the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan to apportion producer and handler membership on the National Watermelon Promotion Board.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 33178 (June 8, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 979). This final rule terminates the Federal marketing order for melons grown in South Texas (order) and the rules and regulations issued thereunder. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined the order should be terminated given the declining status of the industry.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 32803 (June 7, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This final rule revises the National Organic Program regulations to comply with the final judgment in the case of Harvey v. Johanns issued on June 9, 2005, by the U.S. District Court, District of Maine, and to address the November 10, 2005, amendment made to the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, concerning the transition of dairy livestock into organic production. Further, this final rule revises the NOP regulations to clarify that only nonorganically produced agricultural products listed in the NOP regulations may be used as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as "organic." View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 35143 (June 5, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 923). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee for the 2006-2007 and subsequent fiscal periods. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 35145 (June 5, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified 7 C.F.R. Part 1217). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule to bring the sections of the Peanut Promotion, Research and Information Order, into conformity with changes that have occurred since the implementation of the Order with regard to the collection of assessments. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 35201 (June 5, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 9830. This rule invites comments on modifications to the current handling requirements prescribed under the California pistachio marketing order. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 35251 (June 5, 2006) (notice). Tthis notice announces that the Agricultural Marketing Service is requesting approval from the Office of Management of Budget of a new information collection Application for Export Certification. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30680 (May 31, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture is soliciting comments on its proposal to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Greenhouse Tomatoes. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30574 (May 30, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which decreased the assessment rate established for the Raisin Administrative Committee for the 2005-06 and subsequent crop years from $11.00 to $7.50 per ton of free tonnage raisins acquired by handlers, and reserve tonnage raisins released or sold to handlers for use in free tonnage outlets. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30629 (May 30, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 959). Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to receive evidence on proposed amendments to Marketing Agreement No. 143 and Order No. 959, which regulate the handling of onions grown in South Texas. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30266 (May 26, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule revises the quantity of Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2006-2007 marketing year. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30317 (May 26, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1218). This notice directs that a referendum be conducted among the eligible producers and importers of blueberries to determine whether they favor continuance of the Blueberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30365 (May 26, 2006) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection for pistachios grown in California, Marketing Order No. 983. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30366 (May 26, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible revisions of the United States Standards for Grades of Mushrooms. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30367 (May 26, 2006) (notice).. The Agricultural Marketing Service, of the Department of Agriculture is soliciting comments on the proposed voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Tomatoes on the Vine. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 29565 (May 23, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 945). This rule removes the minimum quantity exemption for yellow fleshed Finnish-type potatoes from the handling regulations issued under the Idaho-Eastern Oregon potato marketing order. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 29567 (May 23, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). This rule establishes final volume regulation percentages for 2005-06 crop Natural (sun-dried) Seedless (NS) raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 29606 (May 23, 2006) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the comment period on the proposed United States Standards for Grades of Pea Pods is reopened and extended. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 28590 (May 18, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1000). This document recommends changes to the fluid milk product definition for all Federal milk marketing orders and is based on the record of a hearing held June 20-23, 2005, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 28248 (May 16, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1001, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1124, 1126, and 1131). This final rule amends the current ten Federal milk marketing orders issued under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 to reflect a re-interpretation of the Milk Regulatory Equity Act of 2005, that was signed into law on April 11, 2006. Each order is amended to change the "April 11, 2006" in Sec. 1------.7 to "May 1, 2006."     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 27583 (May 12, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 905). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which increased the assessment rate established for the Citrus Administrative Committee for the 2005-06 and subsequent fiscal periods per bushel carton of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos handled.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 27662 (May 12, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on a revised proposed voluntary standard for a grass (forage) fed marketing claim.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 26817 (May 9, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 924 and 944). This rule suspends the minimum grade, size, quality, maturity, and inspection requirements prescribed under the Washington-Oregon fresh prune marketing order for the 2006 and future seasons.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 26821 (May 9, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1219). This interim final rule adjusts the number of members on the Hass Avocado Board to reflect changes in the production of domestic Hass avocados in the United States and the volume of Hass avocados imported into the U.S. over the 2003, 2004, and 2005 calendar years, which are three years after assessments commenced.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30266 (May 26, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule revises the quantity of Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2006-2007 marketing year.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30317 (May 26, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1218). This notice directs that a referendum be conducted among the eligible producers and importers of blueberries to determine whether they favor continuance of the Blueberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30365 (May 26, 2006) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection for pistachios grown in California, Marketing Order No. 983.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30366 (May 26, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible revisions of the United States Standards for Grades of Mushrooms.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30367 (May 26, 2006) (notice).. The Agricultural Marketing Service, of the Department of Agriculture is soliciting comments on the proposed voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Tomatoes on the Vine.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 29565 (May 23, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 945). This rule removes the minimum quantity exemption for yellow fleshed Finnish-type potatoes from the handling regulations issued under the Idaho-Eastern Oregon potato marketing order.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 29567 (May 23, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). This rule establishes final volume regulation percentages for 2005-06 crop Natural (sun-dried) Seedless (NS) raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 29606 (May 23, 2006) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the comment period on the proposed United States Standards for Grades of Pea Pods is reopened and extended.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 28590 (May 18, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1000). This document recommends changes to the fluid milk product definition for all Federal milk marketing orders and is based on the record of a hearing held June 20-23, 2005, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 28248 (May 16, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1001, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1124, 1126, and 1131). This final rule amends the current ten Federal milk marketing orders issued under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 to reflect a re-interpretation of the Milk Regulatory Equity Act of 2005, that was signed into law on April 11, 2006. Each order is amended to change the "April 11, 2006" in Sec. 1------.7 to "May 1, 2006."     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 27583 (May 12, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 905). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which increased the assessment rate established for the Citrus Administrative Committee for the 2005-06 and subsequent fiscal periods per bushel carton of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos handled.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 27662 (May 12, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on a revised proposed voluntary standard for a grass (forage) fed marketing claim.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 26817 (May 9, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 924 and 944). This rule suspends the minimum grade, size, quality, maturity, and inspection requirements prescribed under the Washington-Oregon fresh prune marketing order for the 2006 and future seasons.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 26821 (May 9, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1219). This interim final rule adjusts the number of members on the Hass Avocado Board to reflect changes in the production of domestic Hass avocados in the United States and the volume of Hass avocados imported into the U.S. over the 2003, 2004, and 2005 calendar years, which are three years after assessments commenced.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30266 (May 26, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule revises the quantity of Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2006-2007 marketing year.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30317 (May 26, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1218). This notice directs that a referendum be conducted among the eligible producers and importers of blueberries to determine whether they favor continuance of the Blueberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30365 (May 26, 2006) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service’s intention to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection for pistachios grown in California, Marketing Order No. 983.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30366 (May 26, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible revisions of the United States Standards for Grades of Mushrooms.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30367 (May 26, 2006) (notice).. The Agricultural Marketing Service, of the Department of Agriculture is soliciting comments on the proposed voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Tomatoes on the Vine.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 29565 (May 23, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 945). This rule removes the minimum quantity exemption for yellow fleshed Finnish-type potatoes from the handling regulations issued under the Idaho-Eastern Oregon potato marketing order.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 29567 (May 23, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). This rule establishes final volume regulation percentages for 2005-06 crop Natural (sun-dried) Seedless (NS) raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 29606 (May 23, 2006) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the comment period on the proposed United States Standards for Grades of Pea Pods is reopened and extended.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 25133 (April 28, 2006) (notice). The Department of Agriculture has changed the method used to calculate the interest to be awarded in reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 24820 (April 27, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This proposed rule amends the National Organic Program regulations to comply with the final judgment in the case of Harvey v. Johanns issued on June 9, 2005, by the U.S. District Court, District of Maine, and to address the November 10, 2005, amendment made to the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 concerning the transition of dairy livestock into organic production. Further, this proposed rule amends the NOP regulations to clarify that only nonorganically produced agricultural products listed in the NOP regulations may be used as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as "organic" or "made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))."     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 20902 (April 24, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to receive evidence on proposed amendments to Marketing Order No. 984, which regulates the handling of walnuts grown in California.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 20971 (April 24, 2006) (notice). The Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, as amended, requires the establishment of a National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting nominations to fill four (4) upcoming vacancies on the NOSB. The positions to be filled are: Organic handler (1 position), scientist (1 position), consumer public interest (1 position), and an environmentalist (1 position).     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 20972 (April 24, 2006) (notice). The purpose of this notice is to notify all interested parties that the Agricultural Marketing Service will hold a Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee meeting that is open to the public.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 20335 (April 20, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1033). This document adopts as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule concerning pooling standards of the Mideast Federal milk order.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 20350 (April 20, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 28). The Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing to maintain user fees for cotton producers for 2006 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act at the same level as in 2005. This is in accordance with the formula provided in the Uniform Cotton Classing Fees Act of 1987.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 20351 (April 20, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 58). The Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing to increase, by approximately 10 percent, the hourly fees charged for Federal dairy grading and inspection services.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 20353 (April 20, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1290). The Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing regulations to administer the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 20288 (April 19, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 56). The Agricultural Marketing Service amends the voluntary shell egg grading rules by providing that shell eggs must not have been previously shipped for retail sale in order to be officially identified with a USDA consumer grademark; by changing the definition of the term eggs of current production from 30 days to 21 days, thereby making eggs that were laid more than 21 days before the date of packing ineligible to be officially identified with a USDA-consumer grademark; and by adding a definition for the term shipped for retail sale.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 16979 (April 5, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 922). This rule suspends the container regulations prescribed under the Washington apricot marketing order for the 2006 shipping season only. The marketing order regulates the handling of fresh apricots grown in designated counties in the State of Washington, and is administered locally by the Washington Apricot Marketing Committee.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 16982 (April 5, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This rule removes volume limitations on new product development, new market development and market expansion activities to facilitate such activities; allows handlers to receive diversion credit for the voluntary destruction of finished, marketable products that have deteriorated in condition to provide handlers more flexibility; adds a procedure to keep Cherry Industry Administrative Board representation in line with current district production levels; and revises grower application and mapping procedures under the grower diversion program to make the process less burdensome.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 16976 (April 5, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 905). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, with changes, an interim final rule limiting the volume of sizes 48 and 56 red seedless grapefruit entering the fresh market and changing the procedures used for this purpose under the marketing order for oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos grown in Florida. The order is administered locally by the Citrus Administrative Committee.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 16986 (April 5, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule establishes the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class, that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2006-2007 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2006.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 16015 (March 30, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). The Agricultural Marketing Service is adopting, as a final rule, without change, the provisions of two interim final rules that increased the quantity of Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2005-2006 marketing year.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 15631 (March 29, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 54). The Agricultural Marketing Service proposes to increase the hourly fees charged for voluntary Federal meat grading and certification services performed by the Meat Grading and Certification Branch.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 14493 (March 22, 2006) (notice). The United States Standards for Grades of Canned Fruits for Salad, and United States Standards for Grades of Canned Fruit Cocktail are revised to reflect the change in the character classification for Grade "B" canned pears made previously in the United States Standards for Grades of Canned Pears.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 14493 (March 22, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is announcing a forthcoming meeting of the National Organic Standards Board.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 13807 (March 17, 2006) (notice). As provided for by the Cotton Research and Promotion Act Amendments of 1990, the Agricultural Marketing Service is announcing its intention to conduct a review to ascertain whether a referendum is needed to determine whether producers and importers favor continuation of amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 13332 (March 15, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service announces the availability of approximately $1 million in competitive grant funds for fiscal year 2006 to increase domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities. Examples of direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities include new farmers markets, roadside stands, community supported agriculture programs, and other direct producer-to-consumer infrastructures.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 12613 (March 13, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 56 and 57). The Agricultural Marketing Service is amending the regulations governing the voluntary shell egg grading program and the regulations governing the inspection of eggs.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 12614 (March 13, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 932). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the California Olive Committee for the 2006 and subsequent fiscal years from $15.68 to $11.03 per assessable ton of olives handled.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 13807 (March 17, 2006) (notice). As provided for by the Cotton Research and Promotion Act Amendments of 1990, the Agricultural Marketing Service is announcing its intention to conduct a review to ascertain whether a referendum is needed to determine whether producers and importers favor continuation of amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 13332 (March 15, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service announces the availability of approximately $1 million in competitive grant funds for fiscal year 2006 to increase domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities. Examples of direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities include new farmers markets, roadside stands, community supported agriculture programs, and other direct producer-to-consumer infrastructures.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 12613 (March 13, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 56 and 57). The Agricultural Marketing Service is amending the regulations governing the voluntary shell egg grading program and the regulations governing the inspection of eggs.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 12614 (March 13, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 932). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the California Olive Committee for the 2006 and subsequent fiscal years from $15.68 to $11.03 per assessable ton of olives handled.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 11294 (March 7, 2006) (final rule; correction) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 915). The Agricultural Marketing Service is making a correction to the section of the Code of Federal Regulations which specifies maturity requirements for avocados grown in South Florida. The D date for the Meya variety of avocados is listed incorrectly.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 11294 (March 7, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1207). The purpose of this rule is to increase the assessment rate on handlers and importers of potatoes from 2 cents to 2.5 cents per hundredweight. The increase is authorized under the Potato Research and Promotion, which is authorized by the Potato Research and Promotion Act.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 9978 (February 28, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1150). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service’s review of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Program.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 10001 (February 28, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on its proposal to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Bunched Italian Sprouting Broccoli.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 10002 (February 28, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the petition to change the United States Standards for Grades of Processed Raisins.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 9430 (February 24, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1124 and 1131). This final rule amends provisions of the producer-handler definitions of the Pacific Northwest and Arizona-Las Vegas orders as contained in the Final Decision published in the Federal Register on December 14, 2005.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 9427 (February 24, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). This rule relaxes the minimum grade requirement for certain potatoes handled under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. The Colorado Potato Administrative Committee, Area No., the agency responsible for local administration of the marketing order, recommended this rule.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 9514 (February 24, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible development of the United States Standards for Grades of Peppers (Other Than Sweet Peppers).       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 8923 (February 22, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the Raisin Administrative Committee for the 2005-06 and subsequent crop years from $11.00 to $7.50 per ton of free tonnage raisins acquired by handlers, and reserve tonnage raisins released or sold to handlers for use in free tonnage outlets.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 9015 (February 22, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1032). This decision recommends adoption of proposals that would amend certain features of the Central Federal milk marketing order.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 9033 (February 22, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1033). This decision recommends adoption of a proposal that would amend certain features of the Mideast Federal milk marketing order to deter the de-pooling of milk.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 9004 (February 22, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1030). This decision recommends adoption of a proposal that would amend certain features of the Mideast Federal milk marketing order to deter the de-pooling of milk.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 8994 (February 22, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). This decision proposes amendments to Marketing Agreement Nos. 124 and 85 and Order Nos. 916 and 917, which regulate the handling of nectarines and peaches grown in California, and provides growers with the opportunity to vote in referenda to determine if they favor the changes.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 9002 (February 22, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 945). This proposed rule invites comments on removing the exception for yellow fleshed Finnish-type potatoes from the minimum quantity exemption paragraph of the handling regulations issued under the Idaho- Eastern Oregon potato marketing order.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 8110 (February 21, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 925, 930, and 948). This document announces that the Agricultural Marketing Service plans to review Marketing Order 925 (Grapes grown in a designated area of Southeastern California), Marketing Order 930 (Tart cherries grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin), and Marketing Order 948 (Irish potatoes grown in Colorado).       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 8833 (February 21, 2006) (notice). This notice announces that the Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture is establishing voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Field Grown Leaf Lettuce.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 8833 (February 21, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture is revising the United States Standards for Grades of Watermelons.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 7673 (February 14, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 927). This rule establishes continuing assessment rates for the Fresh Pear Committee and the Processed Pear Committee for the 2005-2006 fiscal period and subsequent fiscal periods.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 7395 (February 13, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 993). This action summarizes the results of an Agricultural Marketing Service review of Marketing Order No. 993, regulating the handling of dried prunes produced in California.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 6021 (February 6, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1250). This document announces the Agricultural Marketing Service’s review of the Egg Research and Promotion Program (conducted under the Egg Research and Promotion Order).       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 5157 (February 1, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 905). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Citrus Administrative Committee for the 2005-06 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.006 to $0.008 per \4/5\ bushel carton of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos handled.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 5183 (February 1, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule would establish the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class, that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2006-2007 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2006.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 4805 (January 30, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 989). This action summarizes the results under the criteria contained in section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, of an Agricultural Marketing Service review of Marketing Order No. 989, regulating the handling of raisins produced from grapes grown in California.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 4831 (January 30, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 46). The Agricultural Marketing Service is issuing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking in response to concerns raised by the industry that sellers may lose their status as trust creditors when using electronic data interchange for invoicing. Comments are being sought from the public, but in particular, buyers and sellers of fruit and vegetables and vendors/software developers of EDI systems, as to whether to issue new or amended regulations and if so, the substance of such regulations.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 4100 (January 25, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible revisions of the United States Standards for Grades of Sweet Cherries.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 3815 (January 24, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is revising the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Fresh Asparagus. Specifically, AMS is revising the standards to allow purple and white asparagus to be graded using the standards.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 3816 (January 24, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is revising the United States Standards for Grades of Globe Artichokes.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 3816 (January 24, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on the proposed voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Mixed Commodities.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 3817 (January 24, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on the proposed voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Pea Pods.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 3818 (January 24, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is revising the United States Standards for Grades of Strawberries.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 3818 (January 24, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on a proposal to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Table Grapes (European or Vinifera Type).       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 3435 (January 23, 2006) (proposed rule) (7 C.F.R. Part 1033). This document proposes to adopt as a final rule order language contained in the interim final rule published in the Federal Register on September 26, 2005, concerning pooling standards of the Mideast milk marketing order. This document also sets forth the final decision of the Department and is subject to approval by producers. A separate decision will be issued that will address proposals to deter the de- pooling of milk, transportation credits and clarification of the Producer definition.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 2168 (January 13, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 56 and 70). The Agricultural Marketing Service proposes to amend administrative requirements in the regulations governing the voluntary shell egg, poultry, and rabbit grading programs.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 1915 (January 12, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified 7 C.F.R. Part 930). This rule establishes final free and restricted percentages for the 2005-2006 crop year. The percentages were recommended by the Cherry Industry Administrative Board, the body that locally administers the marketing order.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 1921 (January 12, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 982). This rule establishes final free and restricted percentages for domestic inshell hazelnuts for the 2005-2006 marketing year under the Federal marketing order for hazelnuts grown in Oregon and Washington. This rule was recommended unanimously by the Hazelnut Marketing Board, which is the agency responsible for local administration of the marketing order.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 1919 (January 12, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 946). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that modified the pack requirements prescribed under the Washington potato marketing order. The marketing order regulates the handling of Irish potatoes grown in Washington, and is administered locally by the State of Washington Potato Committee.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 2013 (January 12, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is establishing voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Mangos. The standards are intended to provide industry with a common language and uniform basis for trading, thus promoting orderly and efficient marketing of fresh mangos.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 2014 (January 12, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is establishing a voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Muscadine (Vitis Rotundifolia) Grapes. AMS received a request from an industry group representing muscadine grape growers to develop a standard that will provide a common language for trade and a means of measuring value in the marketing of muscadine grapes, thus promoting orderly and efficient marketing of muscadine grapes.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 545 (January 5, 2006) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1000, 1001, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1124, 1126, and 1131). A national public hearing is being held to consider and take evidence on a proposal seeking to amend the Class III and Class IV milk price formula manufacturing allowances applicable to all Federal milk marketing orders. Evidence also will be taken at the hearing to determine whether emergency marketing conditions exist that would warrant omission of a recommended decision under the rules of practice and procedure.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 76971 (December 29, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 993). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which decreased the assessment rate established for the Prune Marketing Committee under Marketing Order No. 993 for the 2005-06 and subsequent crop years from $6.00 to $0.65 per ton of salable dried prunes.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 76671 (December 28, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 51). This rule revises the regulations governing the inspection and certification for fresh fruits, vegetables and other products by increasing by approximately 15 percent certain fees charged for the inspection of these products at destination markets.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 76718 (December 28, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1005 and 1007). A public hearing is being held to consider proposals for the Appalachian and Southeast Federal milk orders to amend the current inter-market transportation credit provisions and to establish new intra-market transportation credit provisions.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 76377 (December 28, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 931). This rule terminates the marketing order for fresh Bartlett pears grown in Oregon and Washington, Marketing Order No. 931, and the rules and regulations issued thereunder.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 76129 (December 23, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 170). The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is publishing procedures to administer the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farmers Market at 12th Street & Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC. These procedures allow AMS the means to demonstrate and experiment with direct marketing techniques (operate a farmers market), while at the same time educating consumers on the significance of small farms, the nutritional benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables, and the merits of food recovery. This final rule includes guidelines for the establishment of vendor criteria, selection procedures, and guidelines for governing the operation of the USDA Farmers Market.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 75984 (December 22, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 979). This rule proposes to terminate the Federal marketing order for melons grown in South Texas and the rules and regulations issued thereunder. The order contains authority to regulate the handling of melons grown in South Texas and is administered locally by the South Texas Melon Committee.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 75981 (December 22, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 979). This rule invites comments on a relaxation of the minimum grade requirement for certain potatoes handled under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. The proposed change is intended to provide potato handlers with more marketing flexibility, growers with increased returns, and consumers with a greater supply of small specialty potatoes.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 74166 (December 14, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1124 and 1131). This document is the final decision proposing to adopt changes to provisions of the producer-handler definitions of the Pacific Northwest and Arizona-Las Vegas orders as contained in a Recommended Decision published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2005.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 73945 (December 14, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1209). This document announces the Agricultural Marketing Service’s review of the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order (conducted under the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act), under the criteria contained in Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 73945 (December 14, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1207). This document announces the Agricultural Marketing Service’s review of the Potato Research and Promotion Plan (conducted under the Potato Research and Promotion Act), under the criteria contained in Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 73126 (December 9, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1030). This document adopts as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule concerning pooling standards and transportation credit provisions of the Upper Midwest Federal milk order.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 73123 (December 9, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 906). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that revised the container and pack requirements prescribed under the marketing order covering oranges and grapefruit grown in the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 73167 (December 9, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 927). This rule would establish continuing assessment rates for the Fresh Pear Committee and the Processed Pear Committee for the 2005-2006 fiscal period and subsequent fiscal periods.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 72892 (December 8, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Walnut Marketing Board for the 2005-06 and subsequent marketing years from $0.0094 to $0.0096 per kernelweight pound of assessable walnuts.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 72699 (December 7, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 979). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule suspending the minimum grade, quality, maturity, container, pack, inspection, assessment collection, and other related requirements prescribed under the South Texas melon marketing order.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 73255 (December 5, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule amends a prior interim final rule that increased the quantity of Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2005- 2006 marketing year.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 72195 (December 2, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule suspending the provision of the walnut marketing order pertaining to eligibility of members to serve on the Walnut Marketing Board.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 72257 (December 2, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1220). This action announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's review of the Soybean Promotion and Research Program.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 72287 (December 2, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service held a meeting of the Universal Cotton Standards Advisory Committee in Memphis, Tennessee on June 9 and 10, 2005. This notice announces the Advisory Committee's recommendation to expand the Universal Cotton Standards Agreement to include Universal HVI Cotton Color Standards and to recognize the color tolerance for Rd and +b as defined by USDA Guidelines for HVI Testing.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 71734 (November 29, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). This recommended decision invites written exceptions on proposed amendments to Marketing Agreement Nos. 124 and 85 and Order Nos. 916 and 917 (orders), which regulate the handling of nectarines and peaches grown in California.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 71262 (November 28, 2005) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request an extension for and revision of a currently approved information collection for the Regulations Governing the Inspection and Grading Services of Manufactured or Processed Dairy Products and the Certification of Sanitary Design and Fabrication of Equipment Used in the Slaughter, Processing, and Packaging of Livestock and Poultry Products.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 70991 (November 25, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1131). This final rule amends regulations pertaining to the producer milk provision of the Arizona-Las Vegas Federal milk order.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 67375 (November 7, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified 7 C.F.R. Part 930).This rule invites comments on the establishment of final free and restricted percentages for the 2005-2006 crop year. The percentages are 58 percent free and 42 percent restricted and will establish the proportion of cherries from the 2005 crop which may be handled in commercial outlets.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 67306 (November 4, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 82). This rule provides procedures for a California Clingstone Peach Diversion Program. The program will be voluntary and consist entirely of tree removal.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 67085 (November 4, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 82). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the California Date Administrative Committee for the 2005-06 and subsequent crop years from $0.85 to $0.95 per hundredweight of dates handled.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 67096 (November 4, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the Walnut Marketing Board for the 2005-06 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.0094 to $0.0096 per kernelweight pound of assessable walnuts.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 66817 (November 3, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is announcing a forthcoming meeting of the National Organic Standards Board.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 62055 (October 28, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that established procedures for exempting handlers from quality requirements, including maximum limits for quality defects and minimum size, prescribed under the California pistachio marketing order. The order regulates the handling of pistachios grown in California and is administered locally by the Administrative Committee for Pistachios.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 61217 (October 21, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This final rule amends the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances to reflect one recommendation submitted to the Secretary by the National Organic Standards Board on March 3, 2005. Consistent with the recommendation from the NOSB, this final rule revises the annotation of one substance on the National List, methionine, to extend its use in organic poultry production until October 21, 2008.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 61220 (October 21, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This rule establishes additional inspection requirements authorized under the California pistachio marketing order. The order regulates the handling of pistachios grown in California and is administered locally by the Administrative Committee for Pistachios.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 61238 (October 21, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1219). The Agricultural Marketing Service invites comments from producers, importers, first handlers and other interested persons on a possible change to the definition of "substantial activity" under the Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Order. The definition relates to the eligibility of importers to serve on the Hass Avocado Board.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 60485 (October 18, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 981). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule revising the requirements regarding credit for promotion and advertising activities under the administrative rules and regulations of the California almond marketing order. The order regulates the handling of almonds grown in California and is administered locally by the Almond Board of California.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 60486 (October 18, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture is revising the United States Standards for Grades of Sweet Peppers.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 59622 (October 13, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 915). The Department of Agriculture, through the Agricultural Marketing Serivice, is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule that changed the container and reporting requirements prescribed under the marketing order for avocados grown in South Florida. The marketing order regulates the handling of avocados grown in South Florida and is administered locally by the Avocado Administrative Committee.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 59265 (October 13, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 927). The Agricultural Marketing Service is adding provisions to the Code of Federal Regulations that include rules and regulations used in administering the marketing order regulating the handling of pears grown in Oregon and Washington. Inadvertently, Subpart--Control Committee Rules and Regulations was removed in May 2005 when the marketing order was amended.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 59768 (October 13, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1219). This document withdraws a proposed rule published in the Federal Register March 18, 2003, which would have terminated the definition of "substantial activity" under the Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Order. The proposed action was expected to increase the number of importers eligible to serve on the Hass Avocado Board.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 59221 (October 12, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1005 and 1007). This partial final rule amends the Appalachian and Southeast marketing orders. Specifically, the final rule expands the Appalachian milk marketing area, eliminates the ability to simultaneously pool the same milk on the Appalachian or Southeast order and on a State-operated milk order that has marketwide pooling, and amends the transportation credit provisions of the Southeast and Appalachian orders.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 58969 (October 11, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 62). The Agricultural Marketing Service is establishing a separate user-fee schedule for the Quality Systems Verification Programs (QSVP) and expanding the scope of the QSVP to include all agricultural products and services within the responsibility of the Livestock and Seed Program. A new part 62 is established for QSVP services.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 58370 (October 6, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture is soliciting comments on its proposal to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Fresh Asparagus.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 58371 (October 6, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service published a notice soliciting comments on a proposal to revise the color requirements in the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Dewberries and Blackberries. The Agency has decided not to proceed further with this action due to the comments and concerns received from the industry.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 57995 (October 5, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 979). This rule continues in effect indefinitely a suspension of the minimum grade, quality, maturity, container, pack, inspection, assessment collection, and other related requirements prescribed under the South Texas melon (cantaloupes and honeydews) marketing order. It also continues in effect a suspension of reporting requirements under the order.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 58095 (October 5, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1260). This proposed rule would amend the Beef Promotion and Research Order established under the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985 to reduce assessment levels for imported beef and beef products based on revised determinations of live animal equivalencies and to update and expand the Harmonized Tariff System numbers and categories, which identify imported live cattle, beef, and beef products to conform with recent updates in the numbers and categories used by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 58086 (October 5, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified 7 C.F.R. Part 1030). This document proposes to adopt as a final rule, order language contained in the interim final rule published in the Federal Register on June 1, 2005, concerning pooling standards and transportation credit provisions of the Upper Midwest milk marketing order. This document also sets forth the final decision of the Department and is subject to approval by producers.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 56561 (September 28, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 920). This rule increases the assessment rate and changes the assessable unit established for the Kiwifruit Administrative Committee for the 2005-06 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.002 per pound of kiwifruit to $0.045 per 9-kilo volume-fill container or equivalent of kiwifruit.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 56738 (September 27, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 925 and 944). Notice is hereby given that the comment period on proposed changes in the regulatory periods when minimum grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements apply to southeastern California grapes under Marketing Order No. 925, and to imported grapes under the table grape import regulation is extended until November 28, 2005.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 56111 (September 26, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1033). This order amends certain features of the pooling standards of the Mideast milk marketing order on an interim basis.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 56107 (September 26, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). This rule increases the assessment rates established for the Nectarine Administrative Committee and the Peach Commodity Committee for the 2005-06 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.195 and $0.19, respectively, to $0.20 per 25-pound container or container equivalent of nectarines and peaches handled.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 56139 (September 26, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 56 and 57). The Agricultural Marketing Service proposes to amend the regulations governing the voluntary shell egg grading program and the regulations governing the inspection of eggs. The proposed revision would revise the definition of washed ungraded eggs in each of the regulations.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 55711 (September 23, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which decreased the assessment rate established for the Area No. 3 Colorado Potato Administrative Committee for the 2005-2006 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.03 to $0.02 per hundredweight of potatoes handled.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 55713 (September 23, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule revises the quantity of Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2005-2006 marketing year.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 55255 (September 21, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1216). The purpose of this rule is to bring the provisions of the Peanut Promotion, Research and Information Order, into conformity with changes that have occurred since the implementation of the Order with regard to the collection of assessments.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 55458 (September 21, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1005 and 1007). This partial final decision adopts proposed amendments to the Appalachian and Southeast marketing areas as contained in a partial recommended decision published in the Federal Register on May 20, 2005. Specifically, this decision would expand the Appalachian milk marketing area, eliminate the ability to simultaneously pool the same milk on the Appalachian or Southeast order and on a State-operated milk order that has marketwide pooling, and amend the transportation credit provisions of the Southeast and Appalachian orders. The orders as amended are subject to approval by producers in the affected markets.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 54833 (September 19, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 922). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which decreased the assessment rate established for the Washington Apricot Marketing Committee for the 2005-2006 and subsequent fiscal periods from $2.50 per ton to $1.00 per ton of fresh apricots handled.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 54892 (September 19, 2005) (notice). The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Peanut Standards Board for the purpose of advising the Secretary on quality and handling standards for domestically produced and imported peanuts. The initial Board was appointed by the Secretary and announced on December 5, 2002. USDA seeks nominations for individuals to be considered for selection to the Board to fill a vacant Board position for the remainder of a term of office ending June 30, 2006. The Board consists of 18 members representing producers and industry representatives.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 54609 (September 16, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 97). The Agricultural Marketing Service is increasing Plant Variety Protection Office application, search, and certificate issuance fees by 20 percent.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 54660 (September 16, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This proposed rule would amend the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances regulations to reflect recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture by the National Organic Standards Board from November 15, 2000, through March 3, 2005. Consistent with the recommendations from the NOSB, this proposed rule would add fifteen substances, along with any restrictive annotations, to the National List. This proposed rule would also amend the mailing address for where to file a Certification or Accreditation appeal.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 54705 (September 16, 2005) (notice). This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the Plant Variety Protection Board.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 54469 (September 15, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 993). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the Prune Marketing Committee under Marketing Order No. 993 for the 2005-06 and subsequent crop years from $6.00 to $0.65 per ton of salable dried prunes.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 54235 (September 14, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 905). This rule limits the volume of sizes 48 and 56 red seedless grapefruit entering the fresh market and changes procedures used for this purpose under the marketing order for oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos grown in Florida.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 53723 (September 12, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 946). This rule modifies the pack requirements currently prescribed under the Washington potato marketing order. The marketing order regulates the handling of Irish potatoes grown in Washington, and is administered locally by the State of Washington Potato Committee.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 53737 (September 12, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 987). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the California Date Administrative Committee for the 2005-06 and subsequent crop years from $0.85 to $0.95 per hundredweight of dates handled.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 53774 (September 12, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture is soliciting comments on its proposal to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Globe Artichokes.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 53774 (September 12, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service published a notice soliciting comments as to whether any changes were necessary to the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Lemons. No comments were received. The Agency has decided not to proceed further with this action due to lack of comments.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 53537 (September 9, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 966). This rule revises the Certificate of Privilege requirements currently prescribed under the Florida tomato marketing order. The order regulates the handling of tomatoes grown in Florida and is administered locally by the Florida Tomato Committee.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 53617 (September 9, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is publishing this notice to inform certified organic producers and handlers of its intention to release the names and addresses of certified operations to the general public.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 53148 (September 7, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on its proposal to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Strawberries.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 53149 (September 7, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on its amended proposal to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Watermelons.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 50153 (August 26, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 993 and 999). The Agricultural Marketing Service is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule suspending indefinitely all remaining handling and most reporting requirements under Marketing Order No. 993. The marketing order regulates the handling of dried prunes produced in California and is administered locally by the Prune Marketing Committee.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 50151 (August 26, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). This rule suspends a provision of the walnut marketing order pertaining to eligibility of members to serve on the Walnut Marketing Board.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 49882 (August 25, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 51). This proposed rule revises regulations governing the inspection and certification for fresh fruits, vegetables and other products by increasing by approximately 15 percent certain fees charged for the inspection of these products at destination markets.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 49885 (August 25, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This rule invites comments on the establishment of additional inspection requirements authorized under the California pistachio marketing order.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 48839 (August 22, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 920). This rule revises the pack requirements for California kiwifruit under the California kiwifruit marketing order.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 48903 (August 22, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). This notice announces that the comment period on the proposed relaxation of minimum grade requirements for Colorado Area No. 2 potatoes under Marketing Order No. 948, and for imported red-skinned round type potatoes under the potato import regulation is reopened until September 12, 2005.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 48900 (August 22, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). This rule would increase the assessment rates established for the Nectarine Administrative Committee and the Peach Commodity Committee for the 2005-06 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.195 and $0.19, respectively, to $0.20 per 25-pound container or container equivalent of nectarines and peaches handled.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 51578 (August 31, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 958). The Agricultural Marketing Service is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which decreased the assessment rate established for the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee for the 2005-2006 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.105 to $0.10 per hundredweight of onions handled.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 51574 (August 31, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 906). This rule revises the container and pack requirements currently prescribed under the marketing order covering oranges and grapefruit grown in the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas. The order regulates the handling of such fruit and is administered locally by the Texas Valley Citrus Committee.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 51747 (August 31, 2005) (notice). This document is a final notice that modifies the recommended manufacturing milk requirements (Recommended Requirements) by establishing provisions for sheep milk, modifying follow-up procedures when plant-commingled milk in storage tanks exceeds the maximum allowable bacterial estimate, and defining heat-treated cream. The notice to modify the Recommended Requirements was requested by the Dairy Division of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. This document makes certain other changes to the Recommended Requirements for clarity and consistency. Also, a second notice published in error on August 18, 2005, in the Federal Register is withdrawn.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 48515 (August 18, 2005) (notice). This document proposes to adopt as a final notice add to the recommended manufacturing milk requirements by providing provisions for sheep milk, adding follow-up procedures used when plant-commingled milk in storage tanks exceeds the maximum allowable bacterial estimate, and providing a definition for heat- treated cream.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 48082 (August 16, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 920). This rule would increase the assessment rate and change the assessable unit established for the Kiwifruit Administrative Committee for the 2005-06 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.002 per pound of kiwifruit to $0.045 per 9-kilo volume-fill container or equivalent of kiwifruit.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 45642 (August 8, 2005) (notice). This notice announces that the Agricultural Marketing Service intends to reestablish the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 45642 (August 8, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on its proposal to create a voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Muscadine Grapes.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 45353 (August 5, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service published a document in the Federal Register on July 26, 2005, announcing a forthcoming meeting of the National Organic Standards Board. The document contained an incorrect date requesting individuals and organizations wishing to make an oral presentation at the meeting to do so by close of business on July 25, 2005. The correct date is listed below.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 44525 (August 3, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 82). This proposed rule invites comments on procedures for a California Clingstone Peach Diversion Program. This rule also announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval by the Office of Management and Budget of the new information collection requirements necessary to implement the proposed California Clingstone Peach Diversion Program.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 44429 (August 2, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 923). This rule amends the marketing order for sweet cherries grown in Washington.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 44252 (August 2, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 946). This rule modifies the special purpose shipment regulations currently prescribed under the Washington potato marketing order.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 44243 (August 2, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 44243). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, with changes, an interim final rule revising the handling requirements for California nectarines and peaches by modifying the grade, size, maturity, and pack requirements for fresh shipments of these fruits, beginning with 2005 season shipments. This rule also authorizes continued shipments of "CA Utility" quality nectarines and peaches, and revises weight-count standards for fruit in volume-filled containers.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 4403 (August 1, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 996). This rule changes the peanut quality and handling standards to require that domestic and imported peanuts be dried to 18 percent moisture or less prior to inspection and to 10.49 percent or less prior to storing or milling. Virginia-type peanuts used for seed must be dried to 18 percent or less prior to inspection and to 11.49 percent or less prior to storing or milling.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 43786 (July 29, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). This proposed rule would amend the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances to reflect one recommendation submitted to the Secretary by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). Consistent with the recommendation from the NOSB, this proposed rule would revise the annotation of one substance on the National List, Methionine, to extend its use in organic poultry production until October 21, 2008.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 43270 (July 27, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 981). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Almond Board of California for the 2005-06 and subsequent crop years from $0.025 to $0.030 per pound of almonds received.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 43335 (July 27, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1033). This tentative partial decision adopts on an interim final and emergency basis proposals that would amend certain features of the pooling standards of the Mideast milk marketing order.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 43116 (July 26, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is announcing a forthcoming meeting of the National Organic Standards Board.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 42513 (July 25, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 925 and 944). Notice is hereby given that the comment period on proposed changes in the regulatory periods when minimum grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements apply to southeastern California grapes under Marketing Order No. 925, and to imported grapes under the table grape import regulation is extended until September 25, 2005.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 42254 (July 22, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 56 and 70). The Agricultural Marketing Service is increasing the fees and charges for Federal voluntary egg, poultry, and rabbit grading.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 42256 (July 22, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This rule establishes procedures for exempting handlers from quality requirements, including maximum limits for quality defects and minimum size, prescribed under the California pistachio marketing order.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 42024 (July 21, 2005) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the comment period on possible development of United States Standards for Grades of Field Grown Leaf Lettuce is reopened and extended.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 41605 (July 20, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 955). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which increased the assessment rate and changed the assessable unit established for the Vidalia Onion Committee for the 2005 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.12 per 50-pound bag or equivalent to $0.10 per 40-pound carton of Vidalia onions.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 41129 (July 18, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 946). This rule amends the marketing order for Irish potatoes grown in Washington.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 40185 (July 13, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This rule terminates language in Table 3, "Maximum Defect and Minimum Size Levels," of the marketing order regulating pistachios produced in the State of California.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 39905 (July 12, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This rule establishes reporting requirements authorized under the California pistachio marketing order.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 39987 (July 12, 2005) (notice). This notice announces that the Agricultural Marketing Service plans to review Marketing Order 929 for cranberries grown in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of New York.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 39717 (July 11, 2005) (notice). This notice invites eligible States to submit a Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, and to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the Agricultural Marketing Service for the Allocation of Organic Certification Cost-Share Funds.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 38091 (July 1, 2005) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the comment period on the proposed United States Standards for Mangos is reopened and extended.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 38090 (July 1, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is publishing this notice pursuant to a June 9, 2005, consent final judgment and order issued by the United States District Court, District of Maine, in the case Harvey v. Johanns. The court issued a declaratory judgment that 7 C.F.R. 205.606 shall be interpreted to permit the use of a nonorganically produced agricultural product only when the product has been listed in section 205.606 pursuant to National List procedures, and when an accredited certifying agent has determined that the organic form of the agricultural product is not commercially available. The court's order limits an accredited certifying agent's commercially available determinations for nonorganic agricultural products used in or on processed organic products to the 5 substances contained in 7 C.F.R. 205.606. The products are native cornstarch, water extracted gums, kelp when used as a thickener and dietary supplement, unbleached lecithin, and high methoxy pectin.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 36816 (June 28, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 981). This rule revises the requirements regarding credit for promotion and advertising activities under the administrative rules and regulations of the California almond marketing order.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 36812 (June 28, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 922). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the Washington Apricot Marketing Committee for the 2005-2006 and subsequent fiscal periods from $2.50 per ton to $1.00 per ton of fresh apricots handled.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 36089 (June 28, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 915). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Avocado Administrative Committee for the 2005-06 and subsequent fiscal years from $0.20 to $0.27 per 55-pound bushel container or equivalent of avocados handled.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 36814 (June 28, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the Area No. 3 Colorado Potato Administrative Committee for the 2005-2006 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.03 to $0.02 per hundredweight of potatoes.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 36859 (June 28, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1131). This document proposes to adopt as a final rule, order language contained in the interim final rule published in the Federal Register on March 1, 2005, concerning pooling provisions of the Arizona-Las Vegas Federal milk order.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 36467 (June 24, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 915). This rule changes the container and reporting requirements currently prescribed under the marketing order for avocados grown in South Florida. This rule prohibits the handling of fresh market avocados in 20 bushel plastic field bins to destinations inside the production area. This rule also requires handlers to provide, at the time of inspection, information regarding the number of avocados packed per container (count per container). These changes are expected to help reduce packing costs and facilitate the distribution of useful marketing information.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 36062 (June 22, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified 7 C.F.R. Part 991). This action terminates the proceeding to establish a marketing agreement and order for hops grown in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 36060 (June 22, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 920). This rule invites comments on revisions to the pack requirements for California kiwifruit under the California kiwifruit marketing order.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 36111 (June 22, 005) (notice). The purpose of this notice is to notify all interested parties that the Agricultural Marketing Service will hold a Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee meeting that is open to the public.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 36111 (June 22, 2005) (notice). Notice is hereby given that the comment period on possible revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Persian Limes is reopened and extended.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 36112 (June 22, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is withdrawing the notice soliciting comments on its proposal to amend the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Snap Beans. After reviewing and considering the comments received, the Agency has decided not to proceed with this action.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 35562 (June 21, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 996). This rule would change the peanut quality and handling standards to require that domestic and imported peanuts be dried to 18 percent moisture or less prior to inspection and to 10.49 percent or less prior to storing or milling.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 35615 (June 21, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the need for possible revisions of the United States Standards for Grades of Dewberries and Blackberries.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 35615 (June 21, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture is revising the United States Standards for Grades of Kale.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 35163 (June 17, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 946). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the State of Washington Potato Committee for the 2005-2006 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.002 to $0.0035 per hundredweight of potatoes handled.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 35182 (June 17, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 981). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the Almond Board of California for the 2005-06 and subsequent crop years from $0.025 to $0.030 per pound of almonds received.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 35177 (June 17, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 205). As required by the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, the allowed use of 165 synthetic and non-synthetic substances in organic production and handling will expire on October 21, 2007. In addition, prohibitions on the use of 9 non-synthetic substances will expire in organic production on October 21, 2007.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 32481 (June 3, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 958). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee for the 2005-2006 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.105 to $0.10 per hundredweight of onions handled.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 32564 (June 3, 2005) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection for the Farmers Market Questionnaire.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 31321 (June 1, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1030). This order amends certain features of the pooling standards and transportation credit provisions of the Upper Midwest milk marketing order on an interim basis.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 30895 (May 31, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 28). The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will raise user fees for cotton producers for 2005 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 30610 (May 27, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 993 and 999). This rule suspends indefinitely all remaining handling and most reporting requirements under Marketing Order No. 993, beginning August 1, 2005. The marketing order regulates the handling of dried prunes produced in California and is administered locally by the Prune Marketing Committee.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 30647 (May 27, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 966). This rule invites comments on revisions to the Certificate of Privilege requirements currently prescribed under the Florida tomato marketing order.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 29917 (May 25, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, the provisions of three interim final rules that increased the quantity of Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in the Far West that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2004-2005 marketing year.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 30001 (May 25, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 925 and 944). This proposed rule would revise the regulatory periods when minimum grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements apply to southeastern California grapes under Marketing Order No. 925, and to imported grapes under the table grape import regulation.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 29388 (May 20, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 927). This rule amends the marketing order for winter pears grown in Oregon and Washington.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 29410 (May 20, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1005 and 1007). This document recommends adoption of provisions that would expand the Appalachian milk marketing area, eliminate the ability to simultaneously pool the same milk on the Appalachian or Southeast order and a State-operated milk order that has marketwide pooling, and amend the transportation credit provisions of the Southeast and Appalachian orders.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 28783 (May 19, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is establishing supplemental fees for the Plant Variety Protection Office covering a variety of administrative services that are not currently charged by the program.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 25970 (May 16, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 946). This rule invites comments on modifications to the special purpose shipment regulations currently prescribed under the Washington potato marketing order. The marketing order regulates the handling of Irish potatoes grown in Washington, and is administered locally by the State of Washington Potato Committee.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 25804 (May 16, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture is soliciting comments on the proposed revision to the United States Standards for Grades of Canned Sweetpotatoes.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 23928 (May 6, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 905). The Agricultural Marketing Service is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule reducing the minimum maturity requirements for fresh grapefruit under the marketing order for Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 23942 (May 6, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 948). This rule would relax the minimum grade requirements for potatoes handled under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 23065 (May 4, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This proposed rule would terminate language in Table 3, "Maximum Defect and Minimum Size Levels," of the marketing order regulating pistachios produced in the State of California.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 22627 (May 2, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible development of the United States Standards for Grades of Pea Pods.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg 21614 (April 27, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 932). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the California Olive Committee for the 2005 and subsequent fiscal years from $12.18 to $15.68 per ton of olives handled.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg 21682 (April 27, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 915). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the Avocado Administrative Committee for the 2005-06 and subsequent fiscal years from $0.20 to $0.27 per 55-pound bushel container or equivalent of avocados handled.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg 21328 (April 26, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 945). This rule relaxes the minimum size requirement for all U.S. No. 2 grade non-red round potatoes handled under the marketing order for Idaho-Eastern Oregon potatoes to 1 and 7/8 inches minimum diameter.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg 21342 (April 26, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 28). The Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing to raise user fees for cotton producers for 2005 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg 21391 (April 26, 2005)(notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Globe Artichokes.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg 21392 (April 26, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the need for possible revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Lemons.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg 20695 (April 21, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 982). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule establishing final free and restricted percentages for domestic inshell hazelnuts for the 2004-2005 marketing year under the Federal marketing order for hazelnuts grown in Oregon and Washington.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg 20693 (April 21, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 955). The Agricultural Marketing Service is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule changing the assessment collection requirements prescribed under the Vidalia onion marketing order.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg 20724 (April 21, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 27). This notice announces that a referendum will be conducted by mail during the period May 9-13, 2005, for producers of all kinds of tobacco who sold their tobacco at auction on designated markets in 2004/05.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg 20730 (April 21, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Bunched Italian Sprouting Broccoli.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg 20730 (April 21, 2005) (notice). This document proposes to amend the recommended manufacturing milk requirements by providing provisions for sheep milk, adding follow-up procedures used when plant-commingled milk in storage tanks exceeds the maximum allowable bacterial estimate, and providing a definition for heat-treated cream. The notice to add to the Recommended Requirements was initiated at the request of the Dairy Division of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and developed in cooperation with NASDA, the Food and Drug Administration, dairy trade associations, and producer groups.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg 20345 (April 19, 2005) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension of the currently approved information collection used to compile and generate grain and molasses market news reports.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg 20346 (April 19, 2005) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension of the currently approved information collection used to compile and generate the Federally Inspected Estimated Daily Slaughter Report for the Livestock and Grain Market News Branch.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg 20346 (April 19, 2005) (notice). This notice announces that the Department of Agriculture is requesting nominations to fill six (6) upcoming vacancies on the National Organic Standards Board.       View this document.

69 Fed .Reg. 18961 (April 12, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. at 1001). This final rule amends regulations pertaining to the Northeast Federal milk order.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 18963 (April 12, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1001). This document adopts as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule concerning pooling provisions of the Pacific Northwest Federal milk order.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 19012 (April 12, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1000, 1001, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1124, 1126, and 1131). A national public hearing is being held to consider proposals seeking to amend the Class I fluid milk product definition of all Federal milk marketing orders.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 19636 (April 13, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1124 and 1131). This document recommends that the producer-handler definitions of the Pacific Northwest and the Arizona-Las Vegas milk marketing orders be amended to limit producer-handler status to those entities with route disposition of fluid milk products of less than three million pounds per month.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 19709 (April 14, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1030). This tentative partial decision adopts, on an interim final and emergency basis, proposals that would amend certain features of the pooling standards and transportation credit provisions of the Upper Midwest milk marketing order.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 17611 (April 7, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 62). The Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing to establish a separate user-fee schedule for the Quality Systems Verification Programs (QSVP) and expand the scope of the QSVP to include all agricultural products and services within the responsibility of the Livestock and Seed Program.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 18251 (April 8, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Parts 93, 94, and 98). The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is publishing a finding of no significant impact for a final rule concerning bovine spongiform encephalopathy minimal risk regions published January 4, 2005, and, based on that finding, we are affirming the provisions of the final rule.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 16759 (April, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 946). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the State of Washington Potato Committee for the 2005-2006 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.002 to $0.0035 per hundredweight of potatoes handled.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 16383 (March 31, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 917). This rule revises the handling requirements for California nectarines and peaches by modifying the grade, size, maturity, and pack requirements for fresh shipments of these fruits, beginning with 2005 season shipments. This rule also authorizes continued shipments of "CA Utility" quality nectarines and peaches, and revises weight-count standards for fruit in volume-filled containers. The marketing orders regulate the handling of nectarines and peaches grown in California and are administered locally by the Nectarine Administrative and Peach Commodity Committees.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 15817 (March 29, 2005) (notice).The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising an official grade standard, is soliciting comments on a possible revision to the United States Standards for Grades of Fresh Asparagus.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 15560 (March 28, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 993). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Prune Marketing Committee under Marketing Order No. 993 for the 2004-05 and subsequent crop years from $4.00 to $6.00 per ton of salable dried prunes. The committee locally administers the marketing order which regulates the handling of dried prunes grown in California.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 15557 (March 28, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule further amends prior interim final rules that increased the quantity of Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in the Far West that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2004-2005 marketing year.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 15602 (March 28, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This rule invites comments on the establishment of reporting requirements authorized under the California pistachio marketing order.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 15199 (March 25, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 959). The Agricultural Marketing Service is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which decreased the assessment rate established for the South Texas Onion Committee for the 2004-05 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.03 to $0.02 per 50-pound equivalent of onions handled.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 15277 (March 25, 2005) (notice). The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Peanut Standards Board for the purpose of advising the Secretary on quality and handling standards for domestically produced and imported peanuts. The initial Board was appointed by the Secretary and announced on December 5, 2002. USDA seeks nominations for individuals to be considered for selection as Board members for terms of office ending June 30, 2008.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 14974 (March 24, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1160). This final rule amends the Fluid Milk Promotion Order by modifying the terms of membership of the Fluid Milk Promotion Board.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 14969 (March 24, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule establishes the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class, that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2005-2006 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2005.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 15065 (March 24, 2005)(notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on its proposal to create a new voluntary U.S. Standard for Grades of Field Grown Leaf Lettuce.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 14436 (March 22, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is revising the United States Standards for Grades of Sweet Potatoes.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 12172 (March 11, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is withdrawing the notice soliciting comments on its proposal to amend the voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Cucumbers.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 12172 (March 11, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on it's proposal to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Kale.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 12173 (March 11, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on the proposed voluntary U.S. Standards for Grades of Mangos.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 12173 (March 11, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on its proposal to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Persian (Tahiti) Limes.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 12175 (March 11, 2005)(notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service, prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Snap Beans.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 12175 (March 11, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on a proposal to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Strawberries.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 12175 (March 11, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting comments on its proposal to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Sweet Peppers.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 11535 (March 9, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1160). This document summarizes the results of an Agriculture Marketing Service review of the Fluid Milk Promotion Program under the criteria contained in Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 11117 (March 8, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 987). This rule modifies the requirements for approved manufacturers of date products under the marketing order regulating the handling of domestic dates produced or packed in Riverside County, California. The marketing order is administered locally by the California Date Administrative Committee.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 11112 (March 8, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 925). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the California Desert Grape Administrative Committee for the 2005 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.015 to $0.0175 per 18-pound lug of grapes handled.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 11114 (March 8, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 955). This rule increases the assessment rate and changes the assessable unit established for the Vidalia Onion Committee for the 2005 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.12 per 50-pound bag or equivalent to $0.10 per 40-pound carton of Vidalia onions.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 11155 (March 8, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 927). This decision proposes amending the marketing agreement and order for winter pears grown in Oregon and Washington, and provides producers with the opportunity to vote in a referendum to determine if they favor the changes.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 10337 (March 3, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1033). The Agricultural Marketing Service is withdrawing from the notice of hearing that appeared in the Federal Register of February 17, 2005 (70 FR 8043), to consider proposals to amend certain provisions of the Mideast Federal milk marketing order, a proposal regarding producer-handler regulation.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 9847 (March 1, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1131). This order amends the Producer milk provision of the Arizona-Las Vegas milk marketing order to eliminate the ability to simultaneously pool the same milk on the order and on a State-operated order that provides for marketwide pooling.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 9843 (March 1, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This rule establishes a continuing assessment rate for the Administrative Committee for Pistachios for the 2004-05 and subsequent fiscal periods of $0.0014 per pound of pistachios received for processing and establishes assessment reporting requirements under the California pistachio marketing order.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 9883 (March 1, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 56 & 70). The Agricultural Marketing Service proposes to increase the fees and charges for Federal voluntary egg, poultry, and rabbit grading.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 9000 (February 24, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 991). This notice provides the opportunity to file additional argument relating to the establishment of an appropriate representative base period for the allocation of initial base under a proposed marketing agreement and order concerning hops grown in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 8709 (February 23, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 979). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule suspending, for the 2004-05 fiscal period, the minimum grade, quality, maturity, container, pack, inspection, assessment collection, and other related requirements currently prescribed under the South Texas melon marketing order.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 8712 (February 23, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule amends a prior interim final rule that increased the quantity of Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in the Far West that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2004-2005 marketing year.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 8545 (February 22, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 932). This proposed rule would increase the assessment rate established for the California Olive Committee for the 2005 and subsequent fiscal years from $12.18 to $15.68 per ton of olives handled.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 4915 (February 4, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 905). This rule removes the weekly percentages established for the first 22 weeks of the 2004-05 season beginning September 20, 2004. The Citrus Administrative Committee voted to take this action following the crop losses the industry sustained from Hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Jeanne. It is expected that this action will provide more red seedless grapefruit for shipment to the fresh fruit market.    View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 5944 (February 4, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 993). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the Prune Marketing Committee under Marketing Order No. 993 for the 2004-05 and subsequent crop years from $4.00 to $6.00 per ton of salable dried prunes.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 5129 (February 1, 2005) (notice). This notice sets forth the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Organic Program (NOP) procedures for the development, issuance, and use of guidance documents. This document is intended to make the NOP's procedures clearer to the public.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 4931 (January 31, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1001). This decision proposes to permanently adopt changes in provisions of the Northeast marketing area contained in a Recommended Decision published in the Federal Register on March 25, 2004, with one minor modification. This document is subject to approval by producers by referendum.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 4141 (January 28, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 916 and 917). Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to receive evidence on proposed amendments to Marketing Agreement Nos. 124 and 85 and Orders Nos. 916 and 917, which regulate the handling of nectarines and peaches grown in California.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 3315 (January 24, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 987). This rule invites comments on modifications to the requirements to be an approved manufacturer of date products under the Federal date marketing order. The order regulates the handling of domestic dates produced or packed in Riverside County, California, and is administered locally by the California Date Administrative Committee.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 3313 (January 24, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 945). This proposed rule would relax the minimum size requirement for U.S. No. 2 grade round potatoes handled under the marketing order for Idaho-Eastern Oregon potatoes.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 3355 (January 24, 2005) (notice). This notice announces the intention of the Agricultural Marketing Service to request a new information collection in support of the Regulations Governing Inspection and Certification of Processed Fruits and Vegetables and Related Products.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 3356 (January 24, 2005) (notice). The National Organic Standards Board at its October 12- 14, 2004, meeting recommended the formation of two ad hoc task force groups to develop draft organic standards.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 2763 (January 14, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 900). This rule implements certain provisions of the 2002 Farm Bill and exempts handlers subject to marketing order requirements from paying assessments for market promotion activities, including paid advertising, to marketing order committees and boards. To obtain an exemption, the handler must operate under an approved organic process system plan authorized by the National Organic Program, and handle or market only products that are eligible for a 100 percent organic product label under the Program.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 2743 (January 14, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 1150, 1160, 1205, 1206, 1207, 1209, 1210, 1215, 1216, 1218, 1219, 1220, 1230, 1240, 1250, 1260, and 1280). This final rule amends all 17 commodity research and promotion orders and/or rules and regulations to exempt any person receiving and handling solely 100 percent organic products from paying assessments to any research and promotion program administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service. To obtain an exemption, the person must operate under an approved organic system plan authorized by the National Organic Program and produce and market only products that are eligible for a 100 percent organic label under the Program.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 2573 (January 14, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 923). This decision proposes amending the marketing agreement and order for sweet cherries grown in Washington, and provides growers with the opportunity to vote in a referendum to determine if they favor the changes.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 2520 (January 13, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 927). This recommended decision invites written exceptions on proposed amendments to the marketing agreement and order for winter pears grown in Oregon and Washington.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 1995 (January 12, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 926). This final rule establishes a new Part 926 in the Code of Federal Regulations which requires persons engaged in the handling or importation of fresh cranberries or cranberry products (including handlers, producer-handlers, processors, brokers, and importers) not subject to the reporting requirements of the Federal cranberry marketing order to report sales, acquisition, and inventory information to the Cranberry Marketing Committee, and to maintain adequate records on such activities.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 2034 (January 12, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1205). The Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing to amend the Cotton Board Rules and Regulations by adjusting the total rate of assessment per kilogram for imported cotton collected for use by the Cotton Research and Promotion Program.    View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 2032 (January 12, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1160). This document invites comments on a proposed amendment to the Fluid Milk Promotion Order.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 2027 (January 12, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 985). This rule would establish the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class, that handlers may purchase from, or handle for, producers during the 2005-2006 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2005.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 2109 (January 12, 2005) (notice). This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of the National Advisory Committee for Tobacco Inspection Services.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 1837 (January 11, 2005) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 925). This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the California Desert Grape Administrative Committee for the 2005 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.015 to $0.0175 per 18- pound lug of grapes handled.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 1839 (January 11, 2005) (notice). This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible growers of hazelnuts in Oregon and Washington, to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of hazelnuts grown in the production area.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 1835 (January 11, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Marketing Service proposes supplemental fees for the Plant Variety Protection Office covering a variety of administrative services that are not currently charged by the program.   View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 661 (January 5, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 983). This document delays the effective date from February 1, 2005, to August 1, 2005, for aflatoxin, size and quality requirements established under Marketing Order No. 983. The order regulates the handling of pistachios produced in California.   View this document.

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