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National Agricultural Law Center www.NationalAgLawCenter.org Digest Updates August 9 through October 29, 2010 Agriculture Department 75 Fed. Reg. 66716 (October 29, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance: General Administrative Regulations; Subpart V--Submission of Policies, Provisions of Policies and Rates of Premium; Community Outreach and Assistance Partnership Program; Risk Management and Crop Insurance Education, Activity Log. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-27376.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 66717 (October 29, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance: Federal and Non-Federal Financial Assistance Instruments. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-27394.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 66347 (October 28, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance: Guaranteed Farm Loans. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010- 27267.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 66060 (October 27, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance: Fire and Rescue Loans; Community Facilities Grant Program; Rural Community Development Initiative. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-27195.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 65606 (October 26, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance: Application for Payment of Amounts Due Persons Who Have Died, Disappeared or Declared Incompetent. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-27065.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 65446 (October 25, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance: Importation of Clementines, Mandarins, and Tangerines From Chile; Animal Disease Traceability: Tribal Nations Using Systems for Location Notification. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26812.pdf

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Agriculture Department 75 Fed. Reg. 66716 (October 29, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance: General Administrative Regulations; Subpart V--Submission of Policies, Provisions of Policies and Rates of Premium; Community Outreach and Assistance Partnership Program; Risk Management and Crop Insurance Education, Activity Log. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-27376.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 66717 (October 29, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance: Federal and Non-Federal Financial Assistance Instruments. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-27394.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 66347 (October 28, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance: Guaranteed Farm Loans. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-27267.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 66060 (October 27, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance: Fire and Rescue Loans; Community Facilities Grant Program; Rural Community Development Initiative. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-27195.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 65606 (October 26, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance: Application for Payment of Amounts Due Persons Who Have Died, Disappeared or Declared Incompetent. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-27065.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 65446 (October 25, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance: Importation of Clementines, Mandarins, and Tangerines From Chile; Animal Disease Traceability: Tribal Nations Using Systems for Location Notification. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26812.pdf

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75 Fed. Reg. 65292 (October 22, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Regulations, Part 275--Quality Control. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26574.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 62692 (October 13, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 6). This proposed rule would suspend the historical license reduction provisions of the Dairy Import Licensing Program for a period of 5 years. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25651.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 62498 (October 12, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance: Importation of Unshu Oranges; Citrus Greening and Asian Citrus Psylid; Quarantine and Interstate Movement Regulations. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25490.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 62498 (October 12, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance: Operating Guidelines, Forms and Waivers; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State Options. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25491.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 62096 (October 7, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance: Broadband Initiatives Program--Rural Libraries, Technical Assistance and Satellite Grants. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25311.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 61411 (October 5, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance: Fruit and Vegetable Market News Reports; Poultry Market News Report; Regulations for Voluntary Grading of Poultry Products and Rabbit Products; Export Fruit Regulations; Customer Service Survey for USDA--Donated Food Products. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24931.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 59679 (September 28, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance: Innovation for Healthy Kids Challenge to Promote the Open Government Initiative. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24298.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 57887 (September 23, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance: National Food Survey Field Test. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23819.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 55736 (September 14, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance: Importation of Artificially Dwarfed Plants. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22795.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54586 (September 8, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for review

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and clearance: Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999; National Organic Program. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22366.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54587 (September 8, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance: Volunteer Application for Natural Resource Agencies. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22367.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54588 (September 8, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance: Weather Radio Transmitter Grant Program; Servicing of Water Programs Loans and Grants. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22368.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54587 (September 8, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance: USDA Minority Farm Register. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22369.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 51975 (August 24, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance: Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey; Plum Pox Compensation; Importation of Mangoes from the Philippines. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20995.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 51976 (August 24, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance: Evaluation of the Underserved Elderly and Working Poor in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program FY 2009 Pilots. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20997.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 51369 (August 20, 2010) (interim rule; request for comments). This interim rule amends the regulations for Department employees that supplement the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. It sets forth certain restrictions on financial interests applicable to Rural Development employees and separate, more-extensive prior approval requirements for Rural Development employees. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20722.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 50983 (August 18, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance: Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20492.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 50743 (August 17, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance: Real Estate Title Clearance and Loan Closing—7 CFR 1927–B; Direct Single Family Housing Loan and Grant Program, 7 CFR 3550, HB–1–3550, HB–2–3550; Non-Profit Customer Voluntary Survey on the Equal Treatment Rule. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20280.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 49357 (August 13, 2010) (notice). The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is establishing U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations implementing the Federal Policy on

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Research Misconduct applicable to extramural research. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20109.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 49454 (August 13, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance: Importation of Live Poultry, Poultry Meat, and Other Poultry Products from Specified Regions; Highly Pathogenic AvianInfluenza (HPAI) Subtype H5N1; Health Certificate/Export Certificate-Animal Products; Importation of Table Eggs from Regions Where END Exists. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19970.pdf Agricultural Marketing Service 75 Fed. Reg. 65937 (October 27, 2010) (affirmation of interim rule as final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 924). The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that suspended the reporting and assessment requirements prescribed under the Washington-Oregon fresh prune marketing order. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-27196.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 64681 (October 20, 2010) (referendum order). This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible California, Arizona, and New Mexico pistachio producers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of pistachios grown in those states. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26333.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 63724 (October 18, 2010) (withdrawal of proposed rule). This action withdraws a proposed rule on the use of 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. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26163.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 62693 (October 13, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The National Organic Program is announcing the availability of five draft guidance documents intended for use by accredited certifying agents and certified operations. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25730.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 61589 (October 6, 2010) (confirmation of regulations). This document summarizes the results of an Agricultural Marketing Service review of the Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Order. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25130.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 61692 (October 6, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request an extension for and revision to the forms currently used to collect information under Federal Marketing Order No. 983, for pistachios grown in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25065.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 61694 (October 6, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request an extension for the forms currently used by marketers to apply for exemption from market promotion assessments under 26 marketing order programs. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25063.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 61418 (October 5, 2010) (notice; request for comments). This document proposes to amend the recommended manufacturing milk requirements by raising the maximum

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allowable somatic cell count in producer herd goat milk from 1,000,000 cells per milliliter to 1,500,000 cells per milliliter. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24985.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 61001 (October 1, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1217). This rule invites comments on a proposed Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24202.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 61025 (October 1, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1217). This proposed rule invites comments on procedures for conducting a referendum to determine whether issuance of a proposed Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order is favored by domestic manufacturers and importers of softwood lumber. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24192.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 60712 (October 1, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval from for an extension of and revision to a currently approved information collection for the National Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Programs. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24627.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 57161 (September 20, 2010) (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 2010-2011 fiscal period. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23336.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 55944 (September 15, 2010) (interim rule with requests for comments). This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the California Walnut Board for the 2010-11 and subsequent marketing years. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22982.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 55942 (September 15, 2010) (interim rule with request for comments). This rule increases the assessment rate established for the Avocado Administrative Committee for the 2010-11 and subsequent fiscal periods. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22978.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 56019 (September 15, 2010) (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 2010-11 and subsequent crop years. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22981.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 55255 (September 10, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1250). This final rule establishes procedures that the Agricultural Marketing Service will use in conducting a referendum to determine whether egg producers favor increasing the assessment they pay to the American Egg Board. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22644.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 55292 (September 10, 2010) (proposed rule and notice of referendum). This proposed rule would increase the assessment rate on egg producers paying assessments to the American Egg Board. Notice also is given that the Agricultural Marketing Service will conduct a referendum to determine whether egg producers favor the increase in the assessment rate. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22643.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54590 (September 8, 2010) (notice). This notice invites all States and territories of the United States to submit an Application for Federal Assistance and to enter into a

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cooperative agreement with the Agricultural Marketing Service for the allocation of National Organic Certification Cost-Share Funds. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22243.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54591 (September 8, 2010) (notice). This notice invites the 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. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22244.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 51926 (August 24, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 984). This rule revises the quality regulations for shelled walnuts under the Federal marketing order for California walnuts. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21010.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 51924 (August 24, 2010) (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. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21037.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 51919 (August 24, 2010) (interim rule with request for comments). This interim rule amends the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances to incorporate a recommendation submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture by the National Organic Standards Board on April 29, 2010. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20977.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 51929 (August 24, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1000). This final rule 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 also determines how milk and milk-derived ingredients should be priced under all Federal milk marketing orders when used in products meeting the fluid milk product definition. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20972.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 51917 (August 24, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 46). The Department of Agriculture is amending the regulations issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act to increase license fees. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20978.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 51956 (August 24, 2010) (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 2010-11 and subsequent crop years. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20981.pdf Agricultural Research Service 75 Fed. Reg. 56980 (September 17, 2010) (notice). Notice is given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to PlantHaven, Inc. an exclusive license to the variety of hibiscus described in U.S. Plant Patent Application Serial No. 12/454,676, “Sahara Sunset,” filed on May 21, 2009. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23187.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 52924 (August 30, 2010) (notice). Notice is given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to Horticultural Research Institute, Inc. an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 7,066,995, “Compositions and Films Comprised of Avian Feather Keratin,” issued on June 27, 2006. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21491.pdf

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75 Fed. Reg. 48642 (August 11, 2010) (notice). Notice is given that the Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to Microsemi Corporation an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 7,135,871, “Soil Moisture Sensor,” issued on November 14, 2006. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19795.pdf Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau 75 Fed. Reg. 53877 (September 2, 2010) (notice of proposed rulemaking). The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau proposes to establish the 665-square mile “Antelope Valley of the California High Desert” viticultural area in Los Angeles and Kern Counties, California. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21989.pdf Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 75 Fed. Reg. 66643 (October 29, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 319). This rule amends the regulations for the importation of Hass avocados originating in Michoacn, Mexico. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-27426.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 66699 (October 29, 2010) (proposed rule; reopening of comment period). This notice reopens the comment period for the proposed rule that would establish definitions for the terms “common cultivar” and “common food crop.” http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-27425.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 65431 (October 25, 2010) (interim rule and request for comments). This rule removes Japan from the list of regions considered to be free of foot-and-mouth disease and also from the list of FMD-free regions that are subject to certain import restrictions on meat and meat products because of their proximity to or trading relationships with FMD- or rinderpest-affected countries. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26849.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 65213 (October 22, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 319). This rule amends the regulations that allow the importation of Fuji variety apples from Japan. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26750.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 65292 (October 22, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request approval of an information collection associated with regulations for the importation of beef from Uruguay. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26749.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 64984 (October 21, 2010) (notice). This notice advises the public of an environmental assessment relative to the control of hawkweeds. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26467.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 62455 (October 12, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 319). This rule amends the regulations concerning the importation of citrus fruit to remove certain restrictions on the importation of Unshu oranges from the Republic of Korea. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25570.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 62484 (October 12, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 319). This rule would amend the regulations concerning the importation of fruits and vegetables to allow the importation of fresh shepherd's purse with roots from the Republic of Korea under a combination of mitigations to reduce the risk of introducing plant pests. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25556.pdf

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75 Fed. Reg. 62500 (October 12, 2010) (notice). This notice advises the public of a pest risk analysis that evaluates the risks associated with the importation into the continental United States of fresh strawberries from Jordan. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25569.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 62363 (October 8, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with regulations for the importation of bees and related articles. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25388.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 62365 (October 8, 2010) (notice). The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has received a supplemental request for “partial deregulation” or similar administrative action for the planting, harvesting, and interstate movement of Roundup Ready sugar beets under measures designed to ensure any risks posed by cultivation are mitigated. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25387.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 61413 (October 5, 2010) (notice). This notice advises the public of an audit standard for the biotechnology compliance assistance program. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24995.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 60065 (September 29, 2010) (notice; comment request). This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection required by the Lacey Act for the importation of certain plants and plant products. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24351.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 57864 (September 23, 2010) (proposed rule; supplemental) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 319). This document proposes a change related to a proposed rule published on April 9, 2009, that would amend the regulations to provide for the importation of wooden handicrafts from China under certain conditions. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23817.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 57736 (September 22, 2010) (notice; comment request). This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to initiate an information collection to support the National Animal Health Monitoring System Small-Scale Livestock Operations 2011 Study. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23668.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 57737 (September 22, 2010) (notice; comment request). This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request approval of an information collection associated with National Veterinary Services Laboratories diagnostic support for the bovine spongiform encephalopathy surveillance program. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23670.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 57200 (September 20, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Parts 56, 145, 146 and 147). This rule would amend the National Poultry Improvement Plan and its auxiliary provisions by providing new or modified sampling and testing procedures for Plan participants and participating flocks. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23248.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 56912 (September 17, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 91). This rule would amend the livestock exportation regulations to eliminate the requirement for pre-export tuberculosis and brucellosis testing of goats and breeding swine intended for export to

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countries that do not require such tests. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23235.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 56914 (September 17, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Part 91). This rule would amend the live animal export regulations by removing the list of designated ports of embarkation and their associated export inspection facilities. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23245.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 56981 (September 17, 2010) (notice). This notice advises the public of the decision to begin issuing permits for the importation into the continental United States of sweet limes from Mexico. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23238.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54461 (September 8, 2010) (direct final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 301). This rule amends the black stem rust quarantine and regulations by adding four varieties to the list of rust-resistant Berberis species or cultivars in the regulations. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22363.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54589 (September 8, 2010) (notice). This notice advises the public of an environmental assessment concerning authorization to ship for the purpose of field testing, and then to field test, an unlicensed foot-and-mouth disease vaccine, live adenovirus vector. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22365.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54592 (September 8, 2010) (notice). 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. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22364.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 52709 (August 27, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request extension of approval of an information collection associated with the importation of animals and poultry, animal and poultry products, and animal germplasm. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21458.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 52711 (August 27, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to initiate an information collection to support the National Animal Health Monitoring System Sheep 2011 Study. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21455.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 52710 (August 27, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with cooperative wildlife damage management programs. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21459.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 52712 (August 27, 2010) (notice). This notice advises the public of the decision to begin issuing permits for the importation into the continental United States of fresh mango fruit from Pakistan. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21568.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 52504 (August 26, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to initiate an information collection to support the National Animal Health Monitoring System Dairy Heifer Raiser 2010 Study. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21292.pdf

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75 Fed. Reg. 52213 (August 25, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 305). The agency is adopting as a final rule, with changes, an interim rule that amended the phytosanitary treatment regulations for cold treatment enclosures and procedures, including regulations for precooling temperatures and temperature recording devices. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21134.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 52302 (August 25, 2010) (notice). This notice advises the public of three pest risk analyses that evaluate, respectively, the risks associated with the importation into the continental United States of fresh celery, arugula, and spinach from Colombia. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21136.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 52304 (August 25, 2010) (notice). This notice advises the public of a pest risk analysis that evaluates the risks associated with the interstate movement into the continental United States of fresh guava fruit from Hawaii. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21129.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 50987 (August 18, 2010) (notice; request for comment). The USDA proposes to add a new Privacy Act system of records, the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, and invites public comment on this new records system. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20360.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 48302 (August 10, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with credit account approval for reimbursable services. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19692.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 48304 (August 10, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s intention to revise an information collection associated with regulations for the importation of live swine, pork, and pork products from certain regions free of classical swine fever in Chile and Mexico and to request extension of approval of the information collection. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19689.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 48303 (August 10, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s intention to request extension of approval of an information collection to evaluate service delivery by Veterinary Services to the public. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19685.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 48303 (August 10, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s intention to request extension of approval of an information collection associated with the export of animals and animal products from the United States. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19693.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 47769 (August 9, 2010) (notice). This is a notice to inform the public of upcoming meetings in to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to offer their input on the new framework being developed for animal disease traceability. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19565.pdf Commodity Credit Corporation 75 Fed. Reg. 66201 (October 27, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1450). This rule implements the new Biomass Crop Assistance Program. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26871.pdf

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75 Fed. Reg. 65995 (October 27, 2010) (record of decision). This document presents the Record of Decision regarding FSA implementation of the Biomass Crop Assistance Program. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26872.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 60715 (October 1, 2010) (notice). The Commodity Credit Corporation is issuing this notice to publish the modifications to the fiscal year 2010 State sugar marketing allotments and company allocations to sugarcane and sugar beet processors. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24663.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 50847 (August 18, 2010) (notice). CCC is amending a previous final rule that implemented the 2008 Farm Bill provisions for the cotton program. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20352.pdf Commodity Futures Trading Commission 75 Fed. Reg. 65586 (October 26, 2010) (notice of proposed rulemaking). This notice reviews the statutory and regulatory history of the term “agricultural commodity” in the context of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission regulations and proposes a definition of that term. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26951.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 59666 (September 28, 2010) (advanced notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comment). Section 723(c)(3) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act provides that swaps in an “agricultural commodity” are prohibited unless entered into pursuant to a rule, regulation or order of the Commission adopted pursuant to section 4(c) of the Commodity Exchange Act. This document requests comment on the appropriate conditions, restrictions or protections to be included in any such rule, regulation or order. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24198.pdf Energy Policy and New Uses Office 75 Fed. Reg. 63695 (October 18, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 2 C.F.R. Part 902). The United States Department of Agriculture is amending the Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26122.pdf Environmental Protection Agency 75 Fed. Reg. 66092 (October 27, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Agency's receipt of several initial filings of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26731.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 66095 (October 27, 2010) (notice). This notice announces receipt of applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active ingredients. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26886.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 65321 (October 22, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Agency's receipt of several initial filings of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26720.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 62387 (October 8, 2010) (notice). This notice announces approval of applications to conditionally register the pesticide products Paladin Technical, Paladin, and Paladin EC

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containing a new active ingredient not included in any previously registered products. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25433.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 62129 (October 7, 2010) (notice). EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of a request by the registrant to voluntarily cancel all of the registrations for aldicarb products held by Bayer CropScience. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25128.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 61750 (October 6, 2010) (notice). This notice announces EPA's cancellation order for products containing the pesticide chloroneb. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24803.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 60327 (September 30, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of fluoxastrobin in or on multiple commodities. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24575.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 60321 (September 30, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). This regulation revises tolerances for residues of spinosad in or on hog, fat; hog, meat; hog, meat byproducts; poultry meat byproducts. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24573.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 60452 (September 30, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Agency's receipt of several initial filings of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24577.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 60231 (September 29, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). EPA is revoking tolerances for certain pesticides. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24153.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 60113 (September 29, 2010) (notice). EPA announces the withdrawal of the pesticide science policy document “Use of the Pesticide Data Program (PDP) in Acute Risk Assessment.” http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24307.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 60114 (September 29, 2010) (notice). EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of request for amendments by registrants to delete uses in certain pesticide registrations. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24314.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 60116 (September 29, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the availability of EPA's final registration review decisions for the pesticides capsaicin and garlic oil. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24431.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 60119 (September 29, 2010) (notice). EPA has established registration review dockets for the antimicrobial pesticides listed in this notice. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24317.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 60117 (September 29, 2010) (notice). EPA has established registration review dockets for the biopesticides listed in this notice. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24436.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 59622 (September 28, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 80). This supplemental final rule describes a final GHG analysis for canola oil biodiesel and finalizes the

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regulatory determination that canola oil biodiesel meets the biomass-based diesel and advanced biofuel GHG reduction thresholds of 50 percent. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24310.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 57942 (September 23, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Agency's receipt of several initial filings of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23862.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 57945 (September 23, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the availability of EPA's proposed registration review decisions for the pesticides Atonik and Verbenone and 4-Allyl Anisole. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23810.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 57782 (September 22, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the availability of EPA's notice of registration review case closure for the pesticide clofencet. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23542.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 56892 (September 17, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). This regulation establishes a tolerance for residues of fenarimol including its metabolites and degradates in or on vegetable, cucurbit, group 9. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23120.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 56897 (September 17, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). This regulation establishes tolerances for the residues of S-metolachlor in or on multiple commodities. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23130.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 57019 (September 17, 2010) (notice). This notice announces Agency approval of applications to conditionally register the pesticide products Cheminova Flutriafol Technical and TOPGUARD Fungicide containing a new active ingredient not included in any previously registered products. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23288.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 55991 (September 15, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of ammonium formate when used as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations for certain pre-harvest uses. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22976.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 55997 (September 15, 2010) (order). The EPA denies objections, and requests for hearing on those objections, to a prior order denying a petition filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council requesting that EPA revoke all pesticide tolerances for carbaryl. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22987.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 56097 (September 15, 2010) (notice). This document announces that the following Information Collection Request has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval: NPDES Animal Sectors. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22975.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 56105 (September 15, 2010) (notice). This notice announces receipt of applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active ingredients. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22972.pdf

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75 Fed. Reg. 56107 (September 15, 2010) (notice). This notice announces EPA's order for the cancellations, voluntarily requested by the registrants and accepted by the Agency, of certain pesticide registrations. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22993.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54629 (September 8, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Agency's receipt of several initial filings of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22331.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54033 (September 3, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of thiabendazole and its metabolites in or on corn. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22121.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 52577 (September 1, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of choline hydroxide when used as an inert ingredient that acts as a neutralizer in food use, acidic, preharvest herbicide products. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21544.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 53586 (September 1, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of bifenazate in or on multiple commodities. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21719.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 53581 (September 1, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of spiromesifen in or on leaf petioles subgroup 4B, dry pea seed, spearmint tops, and peppermint tops. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21686.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 53690 (September 1, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Agency's receipt of an initial filing of a pesticide petition proposing the establishment of regulations for residues of potassium peroxymonosulfate in or on various commodities. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21389.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 53691 (September 1, 2010) (notice). EPA has received applications to register pesticide products containing the active ingredient sedaxane, which is not included in any previously registered pesticide products. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21542.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 53692 (September 1, 2010) (notice). This notice announces receipt of applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active ingredients. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21827.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 52269 (August 25, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of acetic acid ethenyl ester, polymer with oxirane; when used as an inert ingredient in a pesticide chemical formulation. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21138.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 52340 (August 25, 2010) (notice). EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of requests by registrants to voluntarily cancel registrations of products containing the pesticide fenoxycarb. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21145.pdf

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75 Fed. Reg. 52330 (August 25, 2010) (notice). EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of requests by the registrants to voluntarily cancel all remaining registrations of products containing the pesticide resmethrin. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21143.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 51382 (August 20, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of alkyl alcohol alkoxylate phosphate derivatives. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20708.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 51388 (August 20, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol when used as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops and raw agricultural commodities after harvest, and when used as an inert ingredient solvent and/or surfactant in pesticide formulations applied to animals. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20581.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 50884 (August 18, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of 2-(2’-hydroxy-3’, 5’-di-tert-amylphenyl) benzotriazole and Phenol, 2-(2H-benzotriazole-2-yl)-6-dodecyl-4-methyl when used as a ultraviolet stabilizer at a maximum concentration of 0.6% in insecticide formulations applied pre-harvest to various commodities. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20299.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 50896 (August 18, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of diethylene glycol when used as an inert ingredient as a solvent, stabilizer and/or antifreeze within pesticide formulations without limitation, under 40 C.F.R. 180.920, for use on growing crops and raw agricultural commodities pre-harvest. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20318.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 50914 (August 18, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). This regulation establishes, reassesses, modifies and revokes tolerances for residues of flubendiamide, N2-[1,1-dimethyl-2-(methylsulfonyl)ethyl-3-iodo-N1-[2-methyl-4-[1,2,2,2-tetrafluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethyl]phenyl]-1,2-benzenedicarboxamide, in or on multiple food and livestock commodities. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20443.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 50902 (August 18, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of mancozeb in or on multiple commodities. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20453.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 50922 (August 18, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). This regulation establishes a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the biochemical pesticide prohydrojasmon on red apple varieties when applied/used as a plant growth-regulator in accordance with the terms of Experimental Use Permit No. 62097-EUP-R and when used in accordance with good agricultural practices. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20177.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 50926 (August 18, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 180). This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, C12-16-alkyl esters, telomers with 1-dodecanethiol, polyethylene-polypropylene glycol ether with propylene glycol monomethacrylate (1:1), and styrene 2,2’-(1,2-

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diazenediyl)bis[2-methylbutanenitrile]-initiated, number average molecular weight (in AMU) 4000; when used as an inert ingredient in a pesticide chemical formulation. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20297.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 51036 (August 18, 2010) (notice). EPA has granted emergency exemptions for use of pesticides as listed in this notice. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20445.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 49556 (August 13, 2010) (notice). The Environmental Protection Agency is denying the petitions to reconsider the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19153.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 48667 (August 11, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Agency’s receipt of several initial filings of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19831.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 48669 (August 11, 2010) (notice). This notice announces EPA’s order for the cancellations, voluntarily requested by the registrants and accepted by the Agency, of the products listed in this notice. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19575.pdf Farm Credit Administration 75 Fed. Reg. 64727 (October 20, 2010) (notice). The Farm Credit Administration is announcing that it has given approval of a Joint and Several Liability Reallocation Agreement to be entered into by all of the banks of the Farm Credit System and the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26434.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 64728 (October 20, 2010) (policy statement). The Farm Credit Administration Board recently adopted a policy statement that reaffirms the FCA's support of members' participation in their Farm Credit System institution and identifies three business practices for operating the cooperative with a focus on serving the members. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26433.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 50936 (August 18, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 12 C.F.R. Part 614). The Farm Credit Administration is publishing for comment proposed amendments to its regulations relating to lending and leasing limits. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20367.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 51061 (August 18, 2010) (notice; request for comments). The Farm Credit Administration is publishing for comment a Joint and Several Liability Reallocation Agreement to be entered into by all of the banks of the Farm Credit System and the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20372.pdf Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation 75 Fed. Reg. 52218 (August 25, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 457). The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation finalizes the Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Apple Crop Insurance Provisions. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20619.pdf Farm Service Agency

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75 Fed. Reg. 65423 (October 25, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 760). The Crop Assistance Program will provide emergency assistance to reestablish the purchasing power of eligible producers of rice, cotton, soybeans, and sweet potatoes in specified counties for which a Secretarial disaster designation was issued based on excessive moisture and related conditions for the 2009 crop year. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26869.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 57886 (September 23, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Parts 761, 763 and 764). The Farm Service Agency is proposing to amend the Farm Loan Programs loan making regulations to implement four provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23830.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54055 (September 3, 2010) (interim final rule). The Farm Service Agency is implementing the new Conservation Loan Program authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22070.pdf Federal Crop Insurance Corporation 75 Fed. Reg. 59057 (September 27, 2010) (final rule; correcting amendment) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 457). This document makes corrections relating to the insurance of cotton and macadamia nuts that was published on March 30, 2010. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23884.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 59057 (September 27, 2010) (final rule; correcting amendment) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 457). This document contains a correction to the final regulation related to the insurance of stonefruit published on July 29, 2010. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23886.pdf Food and Drug Administration 75 Fed. Reg. 66769 (October 29, 2010) (notice). The FDA is extending the comment period for a notice of availability of a draft compliance policy guide related to animal feed or feed ingredients that are adulterated due to the presence of Salmonella. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-27448.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 65491 (October 25, 2010) (notice). The FDA is announcing that a proposed collection of information related to the “Guide To Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables” has been submitted for review and clearance. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26829.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 63095 (October 14, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 21 C.F.R. Part 529). The FDA is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of a supplemental new animal drug application providing for use of progesterone for synchronization of estrus in lactating dairy cows. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25893.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 62545 (October 12, 2010) (notice). The FDA is announcing the filing of a petition proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of virginiamycin as an antimicrobial processing aid in fuel-ethanol fermentations with respect to its consequent presence in by-product distiller grains used as an animal feed or feed ingredient. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25522.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 61501 (October 5, 2010) (notice). The FDA is announcing its intention to accept and consider a single source application to award a cooperative agreement to the World Health

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Organization Advisory Group on Integrated Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance and in support of the WHO Global Foodborne Infections Network and to provide guidance to the WHO on a framework for the development of an international network to promote and enhance collaboration on harmonization and data sharing among countries with Antimicrobial Resistance surveillance programs. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24903.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 61503 (October 5, 2010) (notice). The FDA announces its intention to accept and consider a single source application for awarding a cooperative agreement to the World Health Organization, Department of Food Safety and Zoonoses, to develop a plan for a global integrated food safety information system or platform in partnership with the WHO Secretariat and the Member States. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24904.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 59266 (September 27, 2010) (notice). The FDA is announcing that the following proposed collection of information has been submitted to OMB for review and clearance: Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packaging, Labeling, or Holding Operations for Dietary Supplements. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24105.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 59268 (September 27, 2010) (notice). The FDA is announcing the availability of a draft guidance entitled “Guidance for Industry: Acidified Foods.” http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24089.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 56112 (September 15, 2010) (notice). The FDA is announcing its intention to receive and consider a single source application for the award of a cooperative agreement in fiscal year 2010 to the National Center for Food Protection and Defense. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22971.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 55676 (September 14, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 21 C.F.R. Parts 510, 520 and 558). The Food and Drug Administration is amending the animal drug regulations by removing those portions that reflect approval of four new animal drug applications. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22808.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 55793 (September 14, 2010) (notice). The Food and Drug Administration is announcing its intention to receive and consider a single source application for the award of a cooperative agreement in fiscal year 2010 to the World Health Organization. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22863.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 55810 (September 14, 2010) (notice). The Food and Drug Administration is withdrawing approval of four new animal drug applications. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22809.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54492 (September 8, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 21 C.F.R. Part 520). The FDA is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of a supplemental new animal drug application providing for use of an increased strength of tiamulin concentrate solution in the drinking water of swine for the treatment of certain bacterial respiratory and enteric diseases. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22277.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54019 (September 3, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 21 C.F.R. Part 558). The FDA is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of two supplemental new animal drug applications providing for administering a Type C medicated feed containing ractopamine hydrochloride as a top dress on Type C medicated feeds containing monensin,

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USP, or monensin, USP, and tylosin phosphate to cattle fed in confinement for slaughter. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22071.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 52601 (August 26, 2010) (notice). The Food and Drug Administration is announcing a public hearing regarding the labeling of food derived from AquAdvantage Salmon, a genetically engineered Atlantic salmon. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21243.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 51077 (August 18, 2010) (notice). The FDA is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information on reporting requirements in implementing the lists of U.S. firms/processors exporting shell eggs, dairy products, game meat, game meat products, animal casings, gelatin, and collagen to the European Community. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20379.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 48973 (August 12, 2010) (notice). The Food and Drug Administration is announcing the availability of a draft guidance entitled “Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production, Storage, and Transportation.” http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19905.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 48692 (August 11, 2010) (notice). This notice solicits comments on the information collection provisions in the guidance document entitled “Guidance for Industry: Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables.” http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19747.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 48350 (August 10, 2010) (notice). Food and Drug Administration is announcing that a proposed collection of information regarding infant formula requirements has been submitted for review and clearance. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19640.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 48353 (August 10, 2010) (notice). The Food and Drug Administration is announcing that the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention has filed a petition proposing that the food additive regulations that incorporate by reference food-grade specifications from prior editions of the Food Chemicals Codex be amended to incorporate by reference food-grade specifications from the FCC, 7th Edition. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19722.pdf Food and Nutrition Service 75 Fed. Reg. 65607 (October 26, 2010) (notice). This notice invites the general comments on a proposed information collection for determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals and free milk in schools. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-27061.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54530 (September 8, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 253). This rule proposes to establish the requirements regarding the allocation of administrative funds for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations and the Food Distribution Program for Indian Households in Oklahoma. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22247.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54588 (September 8, 2010) (notice). This notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection which concerns the appropriation and use of State funds for the National School Lunch, School Breakfast and Special Milk Programs. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22374.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54295 (September 7, 2010) (notice). This notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on the proposed collection of data for the Evaluation of

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education Practices Study. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22181.pdf Food Safety and Inspection Service 75 Fed. Reg. 63433 (October 15, 2010) (notice). This notice is announcing the re-chartering of the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26021.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 63434 (October 15, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the availability of a compliance guide on the use of video or other electronic monitoring or recording equipment in federally inspected establishments. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26027.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 51437 (August 20, 2010) (notice and request for comments). The Food Safety and Inspection Service is announcing its intention to request an extension of an approved information collection regarding the regulatory requirements associated with the production of meat from Advanced Meat Recovery systems. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20720.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 49455 (August 13, 2010) (notice and request for comments). This notice announces the Food Safety and Inspection Service’s intention to request a revision of a currently approved information collection regarding the procedures for notifying the Agency about new technology. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19976.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 47726 (August 9, 2010) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 9 C.F.R. Parts 307, 381 and 590). The Food Safety and Inspection Service is proposing to amend the meat, poultry products, and egg products regulations pertaining to the schedule of operations. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19346.pdf Foreign Agriculture Service 75 Fed. Reg. 63437 (October 15, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service has denied a petition for trade adjustment assistance for blueberries filed on behalf of blueberry producers in New Hampshire. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26008.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 73437 (October 15, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service has denied a petition for trade adjustment assistance for northeast multi-species fish filed by the New Hampshire Commercial Fisherman's Association. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26011.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 62795 (October 13, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service denied a petition for trade adjustment assistance for Tilapia filed on behalf of Tilapia producers in Arkansas. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25647.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 62760 (October 13, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service certified a petition for trade adjustment assistance for blueberries filed on behalf of blueberry producers in Maine. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25650.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 62096 (October 7, 2010) (notice and request for comments). The Secretary of Agriculture, in coordination with the United States Trade Representative, is considering modifying the existing structure of both the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees for Trade in Tobacco, Cotton, Peanuts and Planting Seeds and in Grains, Feed and Oilseeds. The

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Secretary is also soliciting comments as to whether or not there are current interests not adequately represented in the Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee System. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25240.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 61121 (October 1, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service certified two petitions for trade adjustment assistance for shrimp filed on behalf of shrimp producers in Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24818.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 61121 (October 1, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service, certified five petitions for trade adjustment assistance for lobster filed on behalf of lobster producers in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24819.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 59684 (September 28, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service has denied a petition for trade adjustment assistance for coffee filed by 100% Puerto Rico Coffee Export Board, Inc. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24308.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 59684 (September 28, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service denied a petition for trade adjustment assistance for wool filed by the Kansas Sheep Association. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24302.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 59683 (September 28, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service has denied a petition for trade adjustment assistance for coffee filed by the Kona Coffee Farmers Association. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24316.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 59681 (September 28, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service has denied a petition for trade adjustment assistance for lamb filed by lamb producers from Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24332.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 59685 (September 28, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service has denied petitions for trade adjustment assistance for lamb filed by lamb producers from Ohio. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24323.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 59684 (September 28, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service has denied a petition for trade adjustment assistance for apples filed by the Maine State Pomological Society. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24306.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 59681 (September 28, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service has denied a petition for trade adjustment assistance for lamb filed by the Montana Wool Growers Association. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24320.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 59683 (September 28, 2010) (notice). The Administrator for the Foreign Agricultural Service has denied a petition for trade adjustment assistance for dried prunes filed by the Prune Bargaining Association. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24318.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 59682 (September 28, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service has denied a petition for trade adjustment assistance for wool filed by wool

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producers from Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24322.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 59682 (September 28, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service has denied petitions for trade adjustment assistance for wool filed by wool producers from Montana and the Montana Wool Growers Association. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24304.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 59682 (September 28, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service has denied petitions for trade adjustment assistance for wool filed by wool producers from Ohio. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24330.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 57251 (September 20, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Foreign Agricultural Service's intention to request a revision for a currently approved information collection in support of the foreign donation of agricultural commodities under the section 416(b), Food for Progress, and the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition programs. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23339.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 53271 (August 31, 2010) (notice). This notice announces a fee of $150 to be charged for the 2011 tariff-rate quota year for each license issued to a person or firm by the USDA authorizing the importation of certain dairy articles, which are subject to tariff-rate quotas set forth in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21607.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 51978 (August 24, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service accepted and began a review of a petition for trade adjustment assistance filed under the Fiscal Year 2011 program by 3 tilapia producers on behalf of tilapia producers in Arkansas. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20918.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 49886 (August 16, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service accepted and began a review of a petition for trade adjustment assistance filed under the Fiscal Year 2011 program by the New Hampshire Commercial Fisherman’s Association on behalf of northeast multi-species fish producers in Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20315.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 49458 (August 13, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service accepted and began a review of a petition for trade adjustment assistance filed under the Fiscal Year 2011 program by the University of Rhode Island on behalf of American lobster (Homarus americanus) fishermen who catch and market their lobster in Rhode Island. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20093.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 49458 (August 13, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service accepted and began a review of a petition for trade adjustment assistance filed under the Fiscal Year 2011 program by the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine on behalf of blueberry producers in Maine. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20097.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 48931 (August 12, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service accepted and began a review of a petition for trade adjustment assistance filed under the Fiscal Year 2011 program by the Maine State Pomological Society on behalf of apple producers in Maine. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19794.pdf

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75 Fed. Reg. 48642 (August 11, 2010) (notice). The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service accepted and began a review of a petition for trade adjustment assistance filed under the Fiscal Year 2011 program by the Prune Bargaining Association on behalf of prune and dried plum producers in California. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19791.pdf Grain Inspection and Packers & Stockyards Administration 75 Fed. Reg. 56911 (September 17, 2010) (advance notice of proposed rulemaking). GIPSA is reviewing the United States Standards and grading procedures for corn under the United States Grain Standards Act. Interested parties are invited to comment on whether the current corn standards and grading procedures need to be changed. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23190.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 56911 (September 17, 2010) (advance notice of proposed rulemaking). GIPSA is reviewing the United States Standards and grading procedures for Rough Rice, Brown Rice for Processing, and Milled Rice. Interested parties are invited to comment on whether the current rice standards and grading procedures need to be changed. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23188.pdf International Trade Administration 75 Fed. Reg. 62180 (October 7, 2010) (notice). The Department of Commerce has received requests for new shipper reviews of the antidumping duty order on certain preserved mushrooms from the People's Republic of China. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25303.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 56992 (September 17, 2010) (notice). This document provides notice of initiation of a changed circumstances review and consideration of revocation of order, in part, covering certain pasta from Italy. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23352.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 56062 (September 15, 2010) (notice). This document provides notice of the preliminary results and partial rescission of the sixth antidumping duty administrative review and sixth new shipper review covering certain frozen fish fillets from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23001.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54847 (September 9, 2010) (notice). This document provides the final results and partial rescission of the antidumping duty administrative review covering certain frozen warmwater shrimp from Thailand. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22376.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 52718 (August 27, 2010) (notice). This document provides the final results of the antidumping duty changed circumstances review covering certain frozen warmwater shrimp from India. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21418.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 52310 (August 25, 2010) (notice). This document provides the Department's quarterly update of subsidies on articles of cheese that were imported during the period April 1, 2010, through June 30, 2010. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21180.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 51756 (August 23, 2010) (notice). The Department of Commerce is rescinding its changed circumstances antidumping duty administrative review covering certain frozen warmwater shrimp from India. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20897.pdf

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75 Fed. Reg. 50999 (August 18, 2010) (notice). This document provides the final results of the antidumping duty administrative review and notice of intent not to revoke the antidumping duty order in part covering certain orange juice from Brazil. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20493.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 49907 (August 16, 2010) (notice). This document provides notice of the preliminary results of the antidumping duty administrative review covering certain pasta from Italy. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20187.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 49460 (August 13, 2010) (notice). This notice provides the final results and partial rescission of the antidumping duty administrative review covering certain frozen warmwater shrimp from the People’s Republic of China. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20073.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 47771 (August 9, 2010) (notice). This document provides the final results and partial rescission of the antidumping duty administrative review covering certain frozen warmwater shrimp from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19577.pdf International Trade Commission 75 Fed. Reg. 62141 (October 7, 2010) (notice). This document provides notice of the issuance of a corrected general exclusion order in the matter of certain energy drink products. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25242.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 60817 (October 1, 2010) (notice). The Commission gives notice that it has instituted a review to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on non-frozen concentrated apple juice from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24065.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 57501 (September 21, 2010) (notice). The Commission gives notice of the scheduling of full reviews to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on frozen warmwater shrimp from Brazil, China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23474.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 48742 (August 11, 2010) (notice). The Commission gives notice of the scheduling of full reviews to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on frozen warmwater shrimp from Brazil, China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19766.pdf National Agricultural Statistics Service 75 Fed. Reg. 50744 (August 17, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics Service to request revision and extension of a currently approved information collection, the Agricultural Surveys Program. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20113.pdf National Institute of Food and Agriculture 75 Fed. Reg. 59058 (September 27, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 3430). The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is publishing a set of specific administrative requirements for the New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program to supplement the

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Competitive and Noncompetitive Non-formula Federal Assistance Programs--General Award Administrative Provisions for this program. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23883.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 54759 (September 9, 2010) (interim rule and request for comments). The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is publishing program-specific administrative provisions for certain Federal assistance programs. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-22387.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 48921 (August 12, 2010) (notice). The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is issuing a revised Administrative Guidance for Multistate Extension Activities and Integrated Research and Extension Activities as interim with a 60-day comment period. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19629.pdf Natural Resources Conservation Service 75 Fed. Reg. 62759 (October 13, 2010) (notice). It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in certain NRCS State Technical Guide practice standards. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25662.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 62759 (October 13, 2010) (notice). It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in certain NRCS State Technical Guide practice standards. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-25663.pdf Presidential Documents 75 Fed. Reg. 64617 (October 20, 2010) (proclamation). This document proclaims the week beginning on the third Sunday in October of each year as National Forest Products Week. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26578.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 65639 (October 15, 2010) (proclamation). This document proclaims the week of October 10 through October 16, 2010, as National School Lunch Week. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-26218.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 58281 (September 23, 2010) (proclamation). This document proclaims September 19 through September 25, 2010, as National Farm Safety and Health Week. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24096.pdf Rural Business-Cooperative Service 75 Fed. Reg. 50985 (August 18, 2010) (proposed collection; comments requested). This notice announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for 7 CFR part 4284, subpart J. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20431.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 50986 (August 18, 2010) (notice). The Agency published a document on March 12, 2010, for the distribution of the remaining available Fiscal Year 2009 program funds under the Advanced Biofuel Payment Program. This Notice opens an application window for certain applicants who were previously ineligible and adjusts the manner in which the Agency will allocate the remaining available Fiscal Year 2009 program funds to recipients. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20426.pdf Rural Housing Service

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75 Fed. Reg. 60405 (September 30, 2010) (notice). This notice announces the Rural Housing Service's intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for Technical and Supervisory Assistance grants. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-24492.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 57887 (September 23, 2010) (notice). This Notice announces the availability of $6,256,000 of competitive grant funds for the Rural Community Development Initiative program. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-23764.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 52429 (August 26, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1980). The Rural Housing Service is amending its regulations to add new servicing options to the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program that lenders may utilize while still maintaining the SFHGLP loan guarantee. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21261.pdf Rural Utilities Service 75 Fed. Reg. 47756 (August 9, 2010) (notice). The Rural Utilities Service is announcing the availability of $15.5 million in Fiscal Year 2010 for competitive grants to assist communities with extremely high energy costs. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19509.pdf U.S. Trade Representative, Office of the 75 Fed. Reg. 53013 (August 30) (notice). The Office of the United States Trade Representative published a notice in the Federal Register of August 17, 2010, concerning Fiscal Year 2011 tariff-rate quota allocations of raw cane sugar, refined and special sugar, and sugar-containing products. The effective date is revised to September 1, 2010. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-21524.pdf 75 Fed. Reg. 50796 (August 17, 2010) (notice). The Office of the United States Trade Representative is providing notice of country-by-country allocations of the Fiscal Year 2011 in-quota quantity of the tariff-rate quotas for imported raw cane sugar, refined and specialty sugar, and sugar-containing products. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-20234.pdf