80 FR 73644 - Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 227 (November 25, 2015)
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 227 (November 25, 2015)
| Page Range | 73644-73647 | |
| FR Document | 2015-30013 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 227 (Wednesday, November 25, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 73644-73647] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-30013] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 989 [Doc. No. AMS-FV-15-0032; FV15-989-2 FR] Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This rule implements a recommendation from the Raisin Administrative Committee (committee) for an increase of the assessment rate established for the 2015-16 and subsequent crop years from $14.00 to $17.00 per ton of California raisins handled under the marketing order (order). The committee locally administers the order, and is comprised of producers and handlers of raisins operating within the area of production. Assessments upon raisin handlers are used by the committee to fund reasonable and necessary expenses of the program. The crop year begins August 1 and ends July 31. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated. DATES: Effective November 27, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maria Stobbe, Marketing Specialist, or Martin Engeler, Regional Director, California Marketing Field Office, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA; Telephone: (559) 487-5901, Fax: (559) 487-5906; or Email: [email protected] or [email protected]. Small businesses may request information on complying with this regulation by contacting Jeffrey Smutny, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237; Telephone: (202) 720-2491, Fax: (202) 720-8938, or Email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule is issued under Marketing Agreement and Order No. 989, both as amended (7 CFR part 989), regulating the handling of raisins produced from grapes grown in California, hereinafter referred to as the ``order.'' The order is effective under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601-674), hereinafter referred to as the ``Act.'' The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing this rule in conformance with Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and 13175. This rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. Under the marketing order now in effect, California raisin handlers are subject to assessments. Funds to administer the order are derived from assessments. It is intended that the assessment rate as issued herein will be applicable to all assessable raisins beginning on August 1, 2015, and continue until amended, suspended, or terminated. The Act provides that administrative proceedings must be exhausted before parties may file suit in court. Under section 608c(15)(A) of the Act, any handler subject to an order may file with USDA a petition stating that the order, any provision of the order, or any obligation imposed in connection with the order is not in accordance with law and request a modification of the order or to be exempted therefrom. Such handler is afforded the opportunity for [[Page 73645]] a hearing on the petition. After the hearing, USDA would rule on the petition. The Act provides that the district court of the United States in any district in which the handler is an inhabitant, or has his or her principal place of business, has jurisdiction to review USDA's ruling on the petition, provided an action is filed not later than 20 days after the date of the entry of the ruling. This rule increases the assessment rate established by the committee for the 2015-16 and subsequent crop years from $14.00 to $17.00 per ton of California raisins handled. Sections 989.79 and 989.80, respectively, of the order provide authority for the committee, with the approval of USDA, to formulate an annual budget of expenses, and to collect assessments from handlers to administer the program. The members of the committee are producers and handlers of California raisins. They are familiar with the committee's needs and with costs for goods and services in their local area, and are, thus, in a position to formulate an appropriate budget and assessment rate. The assessment rate is formulated and discussed in a public meeting. Thus, all directly affected persons have an opportunity to participate and provide input. For the 2010-11 and subsequent crop years, the committee recommended, and USDA approved, an assessment rate that would continue in effect from crop year to crop year unless modified, suspended, or terminated by USDA upon recommendation and information submitted by the committee or other information available to USDA. The committee met on June 11, 2015, and recommended an assessment rate increase from $14.00 per ton to $17.00 per ton by a unanimous vote. At this meeting, the committee also recommended a budget for the 2015-16 crop year, with recommended expenses and contingency reserve totaling $5,832,496. The vote on this recommendation was also unanimous. The assessment rate of $17.00 per ton is expected to generate assessment income of $5,832,496, which should be sufficient to fund the 2015-16 expenses. As previously stated, the committee's budget for the 2015-16 crop year is $5,832,496, and the assessment rate is $17.00 per ton, which is $3.00 per ton higher than the rate currently in effect. The major expenditures recommended by the committee for the 2015-16 crop year include: Salaries and employee-related costs of $1,402,906; administration costs of $610,000; compliance activities costs of $30,000; research and studies costs of $129,000; operation and maintenance costs of the generic marketing programs of $3,520,178; and a contingency of $355,503. Subtracted from these expenses is $215,091, which represents reimbursable costs for the shared management of the State marketing program. In comparison, last year's approved budgeted expenditures included: Salaries and employee-related costs of $1,337,100; administration costs of $493,500; compliance activities costs of $30,000; research and studies costs of $85,000; operation and maintenance costs of the generic marketing programs of $3,296,800; and a contingency of $100,000. Reimbursable costs for the shared management of the State marketing program of $166,860 were subtracted, resulting in a total approved budget for the 2014-15 crop year of $5,175,540. The committee believes that more funds should be spent in promoting raisins internationally, including China. For that reason, budgeted expenses in those endeavors have been increased: Research and studies costs increased from $85,000 for the 2014-15 crop year to $129,000 for the 2015-16 crop year; and operation and maintenance costs of generic marketing programs increased from $3,296,800 for the 2014-15 crop year to $3,520,178 for the 2015-16 crop year. In addition, the committee included a contingency fund for unexpected expenses and opportunities that may occur during the year. The quantity of assessable raisins for 2015-16 crop year was estimated to be 343,088 tons. At the assessment rate of $17.00 per ton, the anticipated assessment income would be $5,832,496. Sufficient income should be generated at the higher assessment rate for the committee to meet its anticipated expenses. Pursuant to Sec. 989.81(a) of the order, any unexpended assessment funds from the crop year must be credited or refunded to the handlers from whom collected. The assessment rate established in this rule will continue in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated by USDA upon recommendation and information submitted by the committee or other available information. Although this assessment rate will be in effect for an indefinite period, the committee will continue to meet prior to or during each crop year to recommend a budget of expenses and consider recommendations for modification of the assessment rate. The dates and times of committee meetings are available from the committee or USDA. Committee meetings are open to the public and interested persons may express their views at these meetings. USDA will evaluate committee recommendations and other available information to determine whether modification of the assessment rate is needed. Further rulemaking will be undertaken as necessary. The committee's 2015-16 budget and those for subsequent crop years, would be reviewed and, as appropriate, approved by USDA. Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Pursuant to requirements set forth in the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601-612), the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has considered the economic impact of this rule on small entities. Accordingly, AMS has prepared this final regulatory flexibility analysis. The purpose of the RFA is to fit regulatory actions to the scale of businesses subject to such actions in order that small businesses will not be unduly or disproportionately burdened. Marketing orders issued pursuant to the Act, and the rules issued thereunder, are unique in that they are brought about through group action of essentially small entities acting on their own behalf. There are approximately 3,000 producers of California raisins and approximately 20 handlers subject to regulation under the marketing order. The Small Business Administration defines small agricultural producers as those having annual receipts less than $750,000, and defines small agricultural service firms as those whose annual receipts are less than $7,000,000. (13 CFR 121.201.) Based upon shipment data and other information provided by the committee, it may be concluded that a majority of producers and approximately 18 handlers of California raisins may be classified as small entities. This rule increases the assessment rate established for the committee and collected from handlers for the 2015-16 and subsequent crop years from $14.00 to $17.00 per ton of assessable raisins acquired by handlers. The committee reviewed and identified the expenses that are reasonable and necessary to continue program operations during the 2015-16 crop year. The resulting recommended budget totals $5,832,496 for the 2015-16 crop year. This represents an overall increase from the 2014-15 budget, which totaled $5,175,540. The 2015-16 budget includes additional expenditures to fund increased promotional programs [[Page 73646]] in export markets, and a contingency fund of $355,503, which provides a safety net to cover unexpected expenses and opportunities that present themselves during the 2015-16 crop year. The quantity of assessable raisins for 2015-16 crop year was estimated to be 343,088 tons. At the assessment rate of $17.00 per ton, the anticipated assessment income would be $5,832,496. Sufficient income should be generated at the higher assessment rate for the committee to meet its anticipated expenses. The major expenditures recommended by the committee for the 2015-16 crop year include: Salaries and employee-related costs of $1,402,906; administration costs of $610,000; compliance activities costs of $30,000; research costs of $129,000; operation and maintenance costs of generic marketing programs of $3,520,178; and a contingency of $355,503. In comparison, last year's approved budgeted expenditures included: Salaries and employee-related costs of $1,337,100; administration costs of $493,500; compliance activities costs of $30,000; research costs of $85,000; operation and maintenance costs of generic marketing programs of $3,296,800; and a contingency of $100,000. The total budget approved for the 2014-15 crop year was $5,175,540. The committee believes that more funds should be spent in promoting raisins internationally, including China. For that reason, expenses for research and promotion activities have been increased: Operation and maintenance costs of generic marketing programs increased from $3,296,800 for the 2014-15 crop year to $3,520,178 for the 2015-16 crop year, and research costs have increased from $85,000 for the 2014-15 crop year to $129,000 for the 2015-16 crop year. In order to fund these additional expenditures, the committee recommended an increased assessment rate. Pursuant to Sec. 989.81(a) of the order, any unexpended assessment funds from the crop year must be credited or refunded to the handlers from whom collected. Prior to arriving at this budget and assessment rate, the committee considered information from various sources, such as the committee's Audit and Marketing Subcommittees. Alternative spending levels were discussed by the Marketing and Audit Subcommittees, which met on June 8, 2015 and June 11, 2015, to review the committee's financial operations. The committee ultimately decided that the recommended budget and assessment rate were reasonable and necessary to properly administer the order. A review of statistical data on the California raisin industry indicates that assessment revenue has consistently been less than one percent of grower revenue in recent years. With a $17.00 assessment rate, assessment revenue is expected to remain at less than one percent of grower revenue. Regarding the impact of this action on affected entities, this action increases the assessment obligation imposed on handlers. While increased assessments impose additional costs on handlers regulated under the order, the rates are uniform on all handlers, and proportional to the size of their businesses. It is expected that these costs would be offset by the benefits derived from the operation of the order. In addition, the meetings of the Audit and Marketing Subcommittees, and the full committee were widely publicized throughout the California raisin industry, and all interested persons were invited to attend the meetings and encouraged to participate in committee deliberations on all issues. Like all subcommittee and committee meetings, the June 8, 2015 and June 11, 2015, meetings were public meetings, and all entities, both large and small, were able to express views on this issue. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the order's information collection requirements have been previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and assigned OMB No. 0581-0178, ``Vegetable and Specialty Crops.'' No changes in those requirements are necessary as a result of this action. Should any changes become necessary, they would be submitted to OMB for approval. This rule imposes no additional reporting or recordkeeping requirements on either small or large California raisin handlers. As with all Federal marketing order programs, reports and forms are periodically reviewed to reduce information requirements and duplication by industry and public sector agencies. As noted in the initial regulatory flexibility analysis, USDA has not identified any relevant Federal rules that duplicate, overlap, or conflict with this final rule. AMS is committed to complying with the E-Government Act, to promote the use of the internet and other information technologies to provide increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information and services, and for other purposes. A proposed rule concerning this action was published in the Federal Register on September 2, 2015 (80 FR 53022). Copies of the proposed rule were mailed or sent via facsimile or email to all raisin handlers. Finally, the proposal was made available through the Internet by USDA and the office of the Federal Register. A 30-day comment period ending October 2, 2015, was provided for interested persons to respond to the proposal. Five comments were received: Four in support of the proposed rule and one opposed. The commenter in opposition questioned the use of funds for more committee travel and expressed concern that past trips have not increased sales. The commenter is also concerned that the increase would be at the expense of producers. This action increases the assessment obligation imposed on handlers. While some of these additional costs may be passed on to producers, the committee, which is comprised of producers and handlers, unanimously voted to increase the assessment rate. It is expected that the increase in costs would be offset by the benefits derived by the industry, as a whole. Accordingly, no change will be made to the rule as proposed. A small business guide on complying with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop marketing agreements and orders may be viewed at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/moa/small-businesses. Any questions about the compliance guide should be sent to Jeffrey Smutny at the previously mentioned address in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. After consideration of all relevant material presented, including the information and recommendation submitted by the committee and other available information, it is hereby found that this rule, as hereinafter set forth, will tend to effectuate the declared policy of the Act. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, it is also found and determined that good cause exists for not postponing the effective date of this rule until 30 days after publication in the Federal Register because handlers are already receiving 2015-16 raisin crop from growers, and the crop year began on August 1, 2015, and the marketing order requires that the assessment rate applies to all assessable raisins received during the 2015-16 and subsequent seasons. Further, handlers are aware of this rule which was recommended at a public meeting. Also, a 30-day comment period was provided for in the proposed rule. [[Page 73647]] List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 989 Grapes, Marketing agreements, Raisins, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 7 CFR part 989 is amended as follows: PART 989--RAISINS PRODUCED FROM GRAPES GROWN IN CALIFORNIA 0 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR part 989 continues to read as follows: Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601-674. 0 2. Section 989.347 is revised to read as follows: Sec. 989.347 Assessment rate. On and after August 1, 2015, an assessment rate of $17.00 per ton is established for assessable raisins produced from grapes grown in California. Dated: November 20, 2015. Rex A. Barnes, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2015-30013 Filed 11-24-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P
![73644 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 227 / Wednesday, November 25, 2015 / Rules and Regulations
In accordance with the Paperwork 2015–16 fiscal period; (3) handlers are Assessments upon raisin handlers are
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. aware of this action which was used by the committee to fund
Chapter 35), the order’s information unanimously recommended by the reasonable and necessary expenses of
collection requirements have been Committee at a public meeting and is the program. The crop year begins
previously approved by the Office of similar to other assessment rate actions August 1 and ends July 31. The
Management and Budget (OMB) and issued in past years; and (4) this interim assessment rate will remain in effect
assigned OMB No. 0581–0178 Vegetable rule provides a 60-day comment period, indefinitely unless modified,
and Specialty Crops. No changes in and all comments timely received will suspended, or terminated.
those requirements are necessary as a be considered prior to finalization of DATES: Effective November 27, 2015.
result of this action. Should any changes this rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
become necessary, they would be Maria Stobbe, Marketing Specialist, or
submitted to OMB for approval. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 966
Martin Engeler, Regional Director,
This action imposes no additional Marketing agreements, Reporting and California Marketing Field Office,
reporting or recordkeeping requirements recordkeeping requirements, Tomatoes. Marketing Order and Agreement
on either small or large Florida tomato For the reasons set forth in the Division, Specialty Crops Program,
handlers. As with all Federal marketing preamble, 7 CFR part 966 is amended as AMS, USDA; Telephone: (559) 487–
order programs, reports and forms are follows: 5901, Fax: (559) 487–5906; or Email:
periodically reviewed to reduce
Maria.Stobbe@ams.usda.gov or
information requirements and PART 966—TOMATOES GROWN IN Martin.Engeler@ams.usda.gov.
duplication by industry and public FLORIDA Small businesses may request
sector agencies.
AMS is committed to complying with information on complying with this
■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR
the E-Government Act, to promote the regulation by contacting Jeffrey Smutny,
part 966 continues to read as follows:
use of the internet and other Marketing Order and Agreement
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674. Division, Specialty Crops Program,
information technologies to provide
increased opportunities for citizen ■ 2. Section 966.234 is revised to read AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence
access to Government information and as follows: Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Washington,
services, and for other purposes. DC 20250–0237; Telephone: (202) 720–
§ 966.234 Assessment rate. 2491, Fax: (202) 720–8938, or Email:
USDA has not identified any relevant
Federal rules that duplicate, overlap, or On and after August 1, 2015, an Jeffrey.Smutny@ams.usda.gov.
conflict with this rule. assessment rate of $0.03 per 25-pound SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule
A small business guide on complying container is established for Florida is issued under Marketing Agreement
with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop tomatoes. and Order No. 989, both as amended (7
marketing agreements and orders may Dated: November 20, 2015. CFR part 989), regulating the handling
be viewed at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/ Rex A. Barnes, of raisins produced from grapes grown
rules-regulations/moa/small-businesses. Associate Administrator, Agricultural in California, hereinafter referred to as
Any questions about the compliance Marketing Service. the ‘‘order.’’ The order is effective under
guide should be sent to Jeffery Smutny [FR Doc. 2015–30018 Filed 11–24–15; 8:45 am] the Agricultural Marketing Agreement
at the previously mentioned address in BILLING CODE P
Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601–
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 674), hereinafter referred to as the
section. ‘‘Act.’’
After consideration of all relevant DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE The Department of Agriculture
material presented, including the (USDA) is issuing this rule in
information and recommendation Agricultural Marketing Service conformance with Executive Orders
submitted by the Committee and other 12866, 13563, and 13175.
available information, it is hereby found 7 CFR Part 989 This rule has been reviewed under
that this rule, as hereinafter set forth, Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice
will tend to effectuate the declared [Doc. No. AMS–FV–15–0032; FV15–989–2 Reform. Under the marketing order now
FR] in effect, California raisin handlers are
policy of the Act.
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, it is also subject to assessments. Funds to
Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown
found and determined upon good cause administer the order are derived from
in California; Increased Assessment
that it is impracticable, unnecessary, assessments. It is intended that the
Rate
and contrary to the public interest to assessment rate as issued herein will be
give preliminary notice prior to putting AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, applicable to all assessable raisins
this rule into effect, and that good cause USDA. beginning on August 1, 2015, and
exists for not postponing the effective ACTION: Final rule. continue until amended, suspended, or
date of this rule until 30 days after terminated.
publication in the Federal Register SUMMARY: This rule implements a The Act provides that administrative
because: (1) The 2015–16 fiscal period recommendation from the Raisin proceedings must be exhausted before
began on August 1, 2015, and the Administrative Committee (committee) parties may file suit in court. Under
marketing order requires that the rate of for an increase of the assessment rate section 608c(15)(A) of the Act, any
assessment for each fiscal period apply established for the 2015–16 and handler subject to an order may file
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
to all assessable Florida tomatoes subsequent crop years from $14.00 to with USDA a petition stating that the
handled during such fiscal period; (2) $17.00 per ton of California raisins order, any provision of the order, or any
the Committee needs to have sufficient handled under the marketing order obligation imposed in connection with
funds to pay its expenses which are (order). The committee locally the order is not in accordance with law
incurred on a continuous basis and this administers the order, and is comprised and request a modification of the order
action decreases the assessment rate for of producers and handlers of raisins or to be exempted therefrom. Such
assessable tomatoes beginning with the operating within the area of production. handler is afforded the opportunity for
VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:12 Nov 24, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\25NOR1.SGM 25NOR1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/80_FR_73871/page/1.svg)
![Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 227 / Wednesday, November 25, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 73647
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 989 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the rule SUMMARY: The Commission approves
Grapes, Marketing agreements, that is the subject of this correction, the Reliability Standards and definitions of
Raisins, Reporting and recordkeeping Agency revised 7 CFR 1956.101 as terms submitted in three related
requirements. intended, but the Agency inadvertently petitions by the North American Electric
did not make the correct conforming Reliability Corporation (NERC), the
For the reasons set forth in the change in 7 CFR 1956.147. To correct Commission-approved Electric
preamble, 7 CFR part 989 is amended as this oversight, the Agency is ‘‘reserving’’ Reliability Organization. The
follows: 7 CFR 1956.147 in its entirety. This Commission approves Reliability
PART 989—RAISINS PRODUCED correction has no substantive effect on Standards EOP–011–1 (Emergency
FROM GRAPES GROWN IN how debts are settled under this part. Operations) and PRC–010–1
CALIFORNIA (Undervoltage Load Shedding). The
Need for Correction
proposed Reliability Standards
■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR As published, the text that remains in consolidate, streamline and clarify the
part 989 continues to read as follows: 7 CFR 1956.147 after the March 13, existing requirements of certain
2015, rule may be misleading and cause currently-effective Emergency
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674.
confusion as a result of the changes Preparedness and Operations (EOP) and
■ 2. Section 989.347 is revised to read made to 7 CFR 1956.101 in the March Protection and Control (PRC) standards.
as follows: 13, 2015, rule. The Commission also approves NERC’s
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1956 revised definition of the term Remedial
§ 989.347 Assessment rate.
Action Scheme as set forth in the NERC
On and after August 1, 2015, an Loan programs—agriculture, Loan Glossary of Terms Used in Reliability
assessment rate of $17.00 per ton is programs—housing and community Standards, and modifications of
established for assessable raisins development. specified Reliability Standards to
produced from grapes grown in Accordingly, 7 CFR 1956.147 is incorporate the revised definition.
California. corrected by making the following Further, the Commission approves the
Dated: November 20, 2015. correcting amendment: implementation plans, and the
Rex A. Barnes, retirement of certain currently-effective
Associate Administrator, Agricultural PART 1956—DEBT SETTLEMENT Reliability Standards.
Marketing Service. DATES: This rule will become effective
■ 1. The authority citation for part 1956
[FR Doc. 2015–30013 Filed 11–24–15; 8:45 am] January 25, 2016.
continues to read as follows:
BILLING CODE P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; and 7 U.S.C. Juan Villar (Technical Information),
1989. Office of Electric Reliability, Federal
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE § 1956.147 [Removed and Reserved] Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street NE., Washington, DC
Rural Housing Service ■ 2. Remove and reserve § 1956.147. 20426, (772) 678–6496,
Dated: November 12, 2015. Juan.Villar@ferc.gov.
Rural Business-Cooperative Service Lisa Mensah, Nick Henery (Technical Information),
Under Secretary, Rural Development. Office of Electric Reliability, Federal
Rural Utilities Service Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
Dated: November 17, 2015.
First Street NE., Washington, DC
Farm Service Agency Michael Scuse,
20426, (202) 502–8636,
Under Secretary, Farm and Foreign
Nick.Henery@ferc.gov.
7 CFR Part 1956 Agricultural Services.
Mark Bennett (Legal Information), Office
[FR Doc. 2015–29781 Filed 11–24–15; 8:45 am]
RIN 0570–AA88 of the General Counsel, Federal
BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
Rural Development Loan Servicing; First Street NE., Washington, DC
Correction 20426, (202) 502–8524,
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Mark.Bennett@ferc.gov.
AGENCY: Rural Housing Service, Rural
Federal Energy Regulatory SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Business-Cooperative Service, Rural
Utilities Service, and Farm Service Commission Order No. 818
Agency USDA. Final Rule
ACTION: Direct final rule; correction. 18 CFR Part 40
[Docket Nos. RM15–7–000, RM15–12–000, (Issued November 19, 2015)
SUMMARY: This document contains and RM15–13–000 Order No. 818] 1. Pursuant to section 215 of the
corrections to the published rule in the
Federal Register of March 13, 2015, Federal Power Act (FPA),1 the
Revisions to Emergency Operations Commission approves Reliability
entitled ‘‘Rural Development Loan Reliability Standards; Revisions to
Servicing.’’ Standards and definitions of terms
Undervoltage Load Shedding submitted in three related petitions by
DATES: Effective November 25, 2015. Reliability Standards; Revisions to the the North American Electric Reliability
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Definition of ‘‘Remedial Action Corporation (NERC), the Commission-
Melvin Padgett, Rural Development, Scheme’’ and Related Reliability approved Electric Reliability
Business Programs, U.S. Department of Standards Organization (ERO). In particular, the
Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approves Reliability
SW., STOP 3226, Washington, DC Commission, Department of Energy. Standards EOP–011–1 (Emergency
20250–3225; telephone (202) 720–1495;
ACTION: Final rule.
email melvin.padgett@wdc.usda./gov. 1 16 U.S.C. 824o.
VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:12 Nov 24, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\25NOR1.SGM 25NOR1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/80_FR_73871/page/4.svg)
Document Created: 2018-03-01 11:16:04
Document Modified: 2018-03-01 11:16:04
| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective November 27, 2015. | |
| Contact | Maria Stobbe, Marketing Specialist, or Martin Engeler, Regional Director, California Marketing Field Office, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA; Telephone: (559) 487-5901, Fax: (559) 487-5906; or Email: [email protected] or [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 73644 | |
| CFR Associated | Grapes; Marketing Agreements; Raisins and Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements |
2025 Federal Register | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
USC | CFR | eCFR