[Federal Register: August 14, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 157)]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
7 CFR Chapters I, IX, X, and XI
[Doc. No. L&RRS-03-01]
Regulatory Flexibility Act: Review of Regulations
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Schedule for review of agency regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is publishing this
plan for the review of its regulations under the Regulatory Flexibility
Act (RFA). AMS has included in this plan all regulations that warrant
periodic review irrespective of whether specific regulations meet the
threshold requirement for mandatory review established by the RFA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine M. Sarcone, Director,
Legislative and Regulatory Review Staff, AMS, USDA, P.O. Box 96456,
Room 3510-South, Washington, DC 20090-6456, telephone: (202) 720-3203;
fax number (202) 690-3767.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Section 610 of the RFA (5 U.S.C. 610) requires agencies to review
all regulations on a periodic basis that have or will have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Because many of AMS'' regulations impact small entities, AMS decided,
as a matter of policy, to review certain regulations which although
they may not meet the threshold requirement under sec. 610 of the FRA
(5 U.S.C. 610) merit review.
The purpose of each review will be to determine whether the rules
should be continued without change, or should be amended or rescinded
(consistent with the objectives of applicable statutes) to minimize
impacts on small businesses. In reviewing its rules the AMS will
consider the following factors: (1) The continued need for the rule;
(2) The nature of complaints or comments from the public concerning the
rule; (3) The complexity of the rule; (4) The extent to which the rule
overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts with other Federal rules and, to the
extent feasible, with the state and local regulations; and (5) The
length of time since the rule has been evaluated or the degree to which
technology, economic conditions, or other factors have changed in the
area affected by the rule.
This document updates the plan which was published on January 4,
2002 (67 FR 525). Part 998, Marketing Agreement Regulating the Quality
of Domestically Produced Peanuts, was removed from the plan because of
the recently passed Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002
which mandated that the program be terminated and a new program
created. The new program, Minimum Quality and Handling Standards for
Domestic and Imported Peanuts, along with several other new programs
will be reviewed in 2010. Other changes have been made in the plan to
space out the reviews to allow for better program administration. The
results of reviews completed can be obtained from the Legislative and
Regulatory Review Staff at the telephone number provided in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT SECTION of this document. The list of
reviews completed include: (1) California Almonds, June 20, 2002 (67 FR
41816; (2) ID-E. Oregon Potatoes, May 28, 2002 (67 FR 36788); (3)
California Olives, March 27, 2001 (66 FR 16593); and (4) Federal Seed
Act Regulations, March 22, 2001 (66 FR 16015). AMS expects to publish
summaries for Florida Tomatoes (Part 966), California Prunes (Part
993), and Watermelon Research and Promotion (1210) in the near future.
The attached document announces the revised schedule for reviewing
the agency's regulations.
Dated: August 7, 2003.
A.J. Yates,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
Agricultural Marketing Service Review Plan For Regulations Identified for Section 610 Review, (CY 2003)
Regulatory Flexibility Act
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Year for
CFR part & authority AMS program/regulation Year implemented review
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7 Part 46; Sec. 15, 46 Stat. 537; 7 U.S.C. Perishable 1930/Regs Amended 1997............ 2008
499o. Agricultural
Commodities Act, 1930.
7 Part 110; 7 U.S.C. 136a(d)(1)(c), 136i- Pesticide 1993.............................. 2003
1, and 450; 7 Part 2.17, 2.50. recordkeeping.
7 Part 205; 7 U.S.C. 6501-6522............ National Organic 2000.............................. 2010
Program.
7 Part 905; 7 U.S.C. 601-674.............. Oranges, Grapefruit, 1939.............................. 2007
Tangerines, and
Tangelos Grown in
Florida.
7 Part 916; 7 U.S.C. 601-674.............. Nectarines Grown in 1958.............................. 2003
California.
7 Part 917; 7 U.S.C. 601-674.............. Fresh Pears and 1939.............................. 2003
Peaches Grown in
California.
7 Part 923; 7 U.S.C. 601-674.............. Sweet Cherries Grown 1957.............................. 2007
in Designated
Counties in
Washington.
7 Part 925; 7 U.S.C. 601-674.............. Grapes Grown in a 1980.............................. 2006
Designated Area of
Southeastern
California.
7 Part 927; 7 U.S.C. 601-674.............. Winter Pears Grown in 1939.............................. 2005
Oregon and Washington.
7 Part 929; 7 U.S.C. 601-674.............. Cranberries Grown in 1962.............................. 2005
States of
Massachusetts, Rhode
Island, etc.
7 Part 930; 7 U.S.C. 601-674.............. Tart Cherries Grown in 1996.............................. 2006
MI, NY, PA, OR, UT,
WA & WI.
7 Part 948; 7 U.S.C. 601-674.............. Irish Potatoes Grown 1941.............................. 2006
in Colorado.
7 Part 966; 7 U.S.C. 601-674.............. Tomatoes Grown in 1955.............................. 2003
Florida.
7 Part 984; 7 U.S.C. 601-674.............. Walnuts Grown in 1948.............................. 2008
California.
7 Part 989; 7 U.S.C. 601-674.............. Raisins Produced from 1949.............................. 2004
Grapes Grown in
California.
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7 Part 993; 7 U.S.C. 601-674.............. Dried Prunes Produced 1949.............................. 2003
in California.
7 Part 996; Secs. 1308, Pub. L. 107-171, Minimum Quality and 2003.............................. 2010
116 Stat. 178 (7 U.S.C. 7958). Handling Standards
for Domestic and
Imported Peanuts
Marketed in the
United States.
7 Parts 1000-1139; 7 U.S.C. 601-674....... Federal Milk Marketing 1999.............................. 2009
Orders.
7 Part 1150; 7 U.S.C. 4501-4513........... Dairy Promotion 1984.............................. 2006
Program.
7 Part 1160; 7 U.S.C. 6401-6417........... Fluid Milk Promotion 1993.............................. 2004
Program.
7 Part 1205; 7 U.S.C. 2101-2118........... Cotton Research and 1996.............................. 2003
Promotion.
7 Part 1207; 7 U.S.C. 2611-2627........... Potato Research and 1972.............................. 2005
Promotion.
7 Part 1209; 7 U.S.C. 6101-6112........... Mushroom Promotion, 1993.............................. 2005
Research and Consumer
Information Order.
7 Part 1210: 7 U.S.C. 4901-4916........... Watermelon Research 1990.............................. 2003
and Promotion Plan.
7 Part 1215; 7 U.S.C. 7481-7491........... Popcorn Promotion, 1997.............................. 2007
Research and Consumer
Information.
7 Part 1216; 7 U.S.C. 7401-7425........... Peanut Promotion, 1999.............................. 2009
Research, and
Information Order.
7 Part 1218; 7 U.S.C. 7401-7425........... Blueberry Promotion, 2000.............................. 2010
Research, and
Information Order.
7 Part 1219; 7 U.S.C. 7801-7813........... Hass Avocado 2003.............................. 2010
Promotion, Research,
and Information.
7 Part 1220; 7 U.S.C. 6301-6311........... Soybean Promotion, 1991.............................. 2005
Research and Consumer
Information.
7 Part 1230; 7 U.S.C. 4801-4819........... Pork Promotion, 1986.............................. 2008
Research, and
Consumer Information.
7 Part 1240; 7 U.S.C. 4601-4612........... Honey Research, 1987.............................. 2008
Promotion, and
Consumer Information
Order.
7 Part 1250; 7 U.S.C. 2701-2718........... Egg Research and 1976.............................. 2005
Promotion.
7 Part 1260; 7 U.S.C. 2901-2911........... Beef Promotion and 1986.............................. 2007
Research.
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