82 FR 43713 - Onions Grown in South Texas; Increased Assessment Rate
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 180 (September 19, 2017)
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 180 (September 19, 2017)
| Page Range | 43713-43715 | |
| FR Document | 2017-19690 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 180 (Tuesday, September 19, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 43713-43715] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-19690] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 180 / Tuesday, September 19, 2017 / Proposed Rules [[Page 43713]] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 959 [Doc. No. AMS-SC-17-0040; SC17-959-1 PR] Onions Grown in South Texas; Increased Assessment Rate AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the South Texas Onion Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2017-18 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.05 to $0.065 per 50-pound equivalent of onions handled under the marketing order (order). The Committee locally administers the order and is comprised of producers and handlers of onions operating within the area of production. Assessments upon onion handlers are used by the Committee to fund reasonable and necessary expenses of the program. The fiscal period begins August 1 and ends July 31. The assessment rate would remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated. DATES: Comments must be received by October 19, 2017. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this proposed rule. Comments must be sent to the Docket Clerk, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237; Fax: (202) 720-8938; or internet: http://www.regulations.gov. Comments should reference the document number and the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register and will be available for public inspection in the Office of the Docket Clerk during regular business hours, or can be viewed at: http://www.regulations.gov. All comments submitted in response to this proposed rule will be included in the record and will be made available to the public. Please be advised that the identity of the individuals or entities submitting the comments will be made public on the internet at the address provided above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doris Jamieson, Marketing Specialist or Christian D. Nissen, Regional Director, Southeast Marketing Field Office, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA; Telephone: (863) 324-3375, Fax: (863) 291-8614, or Email: Doris.Jamieson@ams.usda.gov or Christian.Nissen@ams.usda.gov. Small businesses may request information on complying with this regulation by contacting Richard Lower, 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: Richard.Lower@ams.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposed rule is issued under Marketing Order No. 959, as amended (7 CFR part 959), regulating the handling of onions grown in South Texas, 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 proposed rule in conformance with Executive Orders 13563 and 13175. This rule does not meet the definition of a significant regulatory action contained in section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 and is not subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Additionally, because this rule does not meet the definition of a significant regulatory action, it does not trigger the requirements contained in Executive Order 13771. See OMB's Memorandum titled ``Interim Guidance Implementing Section 2 of the Executive Order of January 30, 2017, titled `Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs' '' (February 2, 2017). This proposed rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. Under the marketing order now in effect, South Texas onion handlers are subject to assessments. Funds to administer the order are derived from such assessments. It is intended that the assessment rate as proposed herein would be applicable to all assessable onions beginning on August 1, 2017, 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 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 proposed rule would increase the assessment rate established for the Committee for the 2017-18 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.05 to $0.065 per 50-pound equivalent of onions. The South Texas onion marketing order provides authority for the Committee, with the approval of USDA, to formulate an annual budget of expenses and collect assessments from handlers to administer the program. The members of the Committee are producers and handlers of South Texas onions. They are familiar with the Committee's needs and with the 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 2015-16 and subsequent fiscal periods, the Committee recommended, and USDA approved, an assessment rate that would continue in effect from fiscal period to fiscal period unless modified, suspended, or terminated by USDA upon recommendation and information [[Page 43714]] submitted by the Committee or other information available to USDA. The Committee met on June 7, 2017, and unanimously recommended 2017-18 expenditures of $149,807, the same as budgeted last fiscal year, and an assessment rate of $0.065 per 50-pound equivalent of onions. The assessment rate of $0.065 is $0.015 higher than the rate currently in effect. The Committee recommended the increase so assessments would be sufficient to cover the Committee's anticipated expenditures while providing additional funds to help replenish the Committee's reserve fund, which has been depleted due to declines in production. With the Committee's recommended $0.015 increase and estimated shipments of approximately three million 50-pound equivalents, assessment income should be approximately $195,000. The major expenditures recommended by the Committee for the 2017-18 fiscal year include $50,000 for compliance, $37,050 for administrative, and $32,942 for management costs. Budgeted expenses for these items were the same in 2016-17. The assessment rate recommended by the Committee was derived by considering anticipated expenses, expected shipments of South Texas onions, and the level of funds in reserve. As mentioned earlier, onion shipments for the year are estimated at three million 50-pound equivalents, which should provide $195,000 in assessment income. Income derived from handler assessments would be adequate to cover budgeted expenses. The Committee currently has no money in reserves. The proposed assessment rate would 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 would be in effect for an indefinite period, the Committee would continue to meet prior to or during each fiscal period 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 would evaluate Committee recommendations and other available information to determine whether modification of the assessment rate is needed. Further rulemaking would be undertaken as necessary. The Committee's 2017-18 budget and those for subsequent fiscal periods would be reviewed and, as appropriate, approved by USDA. Initial 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 proposed rule on small entities. Accordingly, AMS has prepared this initial 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 60 producers of onions in the production area and approximately 30 handlers subject to regulation under the marketing order. Small agricultural producers are defined by the Small Business Administration as those having annual receipts less than $750,000, and small agricultural service firms are defined as those whose annual receipts are less than $7,500,000 (13 CFR 121.201). Based on information from the National Agricultural Statistics Service, the weighted grower price for South Texas onions during the 2015-16 season was around $12.30 per 50-pound equivalent. According to Committee data, total shipments were around three million 50-pound equivalents. Using the weighted average price and shipment information, and assuming a normal distribution, the majority of producers would have annual receipts of less than $750,000. The average handler price for South Texas onions during the 2015-16 season was around $14.05 per 50-pound equivalent. Using the average price and shipment information, the number of handlers, and assuming a normal distribution, the majority of handlers would have average annual receipts of less than $7,500,000. Thus, the majority of South Texas onion producers and handlers may be classified as small entities. This proposal would increase the assessment rate collected from handlers for the 2017-18 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.05 to $0.065 per 50-pound equivalent of Texas onions. The Committee unanimously recommended 2017-18 expenditures of $149,807 and an assessment rate of $0.065 per 50-pound equivalent. The proposed assessment rate of $0.065 is $0.015 higher than the 2016-17 rate. The quantity of assessable onions for the 2017-18 fiscal period is estimated at three million 50-pound equivalents. Thus, the $0.065 rate should provide $195,000 in assessment income and be adequate to meet this year's expenses. The major expenditures recommended by the Committee for the 2017-18 year include $50,000 for compliance, $37,050 for administrative, and $32,942 for management. Budgeted expenses for these items were the same in 2016-17. With the 2017-18 crop estimated to be three million 50-pound equivalents, the current assessment rate would be sufficient to cover the Committee's anticipated expenditures but would not provide any additional monies to help replenish the Committee's reserve fund, which has been depleted due to declines in production. The Committee considered the proposed expenses and the state of the reserve fund and recommended the assessment increase. With the Committee's recommended $0.015 increase, assessment income should be approximately $195,000 and be adequate to cover anticipated expenses and add funds to the authorized reserve. Prior to arriving at this budget and assessment rate, the Committee considered information from various sources, such as the Committee's Budget and Personnel Committee. Alternative expenditure levels were discussed by these groups, based upon the relative value of various activities to the South Texas onion industry. The Committee ultimately determined that 2017-18 expenditures of $149,807 were appropriate, and the recommended assessment rate would generate sufficient revenue to meet its expenses. A review of historical information and preliminary information pertaining to the upcoming fiscal period indicates that the grower price for the 2017-18 season could be around $12.00 per 50-pound equivalent of Texas onions. Therefore, the estimated assessment revenue for the 2017-18 fiscal period as a percentage of total grower revenue could be about 0.5 percent. This action would increase the assessment obligation imposed on handlers. While assessments impose some additional costs on handlers, the costs are minimal and uniform on all handlers. Some of the additional costs may be passed on to producers. However, these costs would be offset by the benefits derived by the operation of the marketing order. In addition, the Committee's meeting was widely publicized throughout the South Texas onion industry, and all interested [[Page 43715]] persons were invited to attend the meeting and participate in Committee deliberations on all issues. Like all Committee meetings, the June 7, 2017, meeting was a public meeting, and all entities, both large and small, were able to express views on this issue. Finally, interested persons are invited to submit comments on this proposed rule, including the regulatory and informational impacts of this action on small businesses. 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 OMB and assigned OMB No. 0581-0178 (Vegetable and Specialty Crops). No changes in those requirements as a result of this action are necessary. Should any changes become necessary, they would be submitted to OMB for approval. This proposed rule would impose no additional reporting or recordkeeping requirements on either small or large South Texas onion 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. 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. USDA has not identified any relevant Federal rules that duplicate, overlap, or conflict with this action. 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 Richard Lower at the previously mentioned address in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. A 30-day comment period is provided to allow interested persons to respond to this proposed rule. Thirty days is deemed appropriate because: (1) The 2017-18 fiscal period begins on August 1, 2017, and the marketing order requires that the rate of assessment for each fiscal period apply to all assessable onions handled during such fiscal period; (2) the Committee needs to have sufficient funds to pay its expenses, which are incurred on a continuous basis; and (3) handlers are aware of this action, which was unanimously recommended by the Committee at a public meeting and is similar to other assessment rate actions issued in past years. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 959 Marketing agreements, Onions, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 7 CFR part 959 is proposed to be amended as follows: PART 959--ONIONS GROWN IN SOUTH TEXAS 0 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR part 959 continues to read as follows: Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601-674. Subpart A--[Amended] 0 2. Designate the subpart labeled ``Order Regulating Handling'' as subpart A. Subpart B--Administrative Provisions 0 3. Designate the subpart labeled ``Rules and Regulations'' as subpart B and revise the heading as shown above. Subparts ``Assessment Rates'' and ``Handling Regulations''-- [Amended] 0 4. Remove the subpart headings ``Assessment Rates'' and ``Handling Regulations''. 0 5. Transfer Sec. Sec. 959.237 and 959.322 to subpart B. 0 6. Section 959.237 is revised to read as follows: Sec. 959.237 Assessment rate. On and after August 1, 2017, an assessment rate of $0.065 per 50- pound equivalent is established for South Texas onions. Dated: September 12, 2017. Bruce Summers, Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2017-19690 Filed 9-18-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-02-P
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER www.regulations.gov. All comments Funds to administer the order are
contains notices to the public of the proposed submitted in response to this proposed derived from such assessments. It is
issuance of rules and regulations. The rule will be included in the record and intended that the assessment rate as
purpose of these notices is to give interested will be made available to the public. proposed herein would be applicable to
persons an opportunity to participate in the Please be advised that the identity of the all assessable onions beginning on
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
individuals or entities submitting the August 1, 2017, and continue until
comments will be made public on the amended, suspended, or terminated.
internet at the address provided above. The Act provides that administrative
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: proceedings must be exhausted before
Doris Jamieson, Marketing Specialist or parties may file suit in court. Under
Agricultural Marketing Service Christian D. Nissen, Regional Director, section 608c(15)(A) of the Act, any
Southeast Marketing Field Office, handler subject to an order may file
7 CFR Part 959 Marketing Order and Agreement with USDA a petition stating that the
[Doc. No. AMS–SC–17–0040; SC17–959–1 Division, Specialty Crops Program, order, any provision of the order, or any
PR] AMS, USDA; Telephone: (863) 324– obligation imposed in connection with
3375, Fax: (863) 291–8614, or Email: the order is not in accordance with law
Onions Grown in South Texas; Doris.Jamieson@ams.usda.gov or and request a modification of the order
Increased Assessment Rate Christian.Nissen@ams.usda.gov. or to be exempted therefrom. Such
Small businesses may request handler is afforded the opportunity for
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, information on complying with this a hearing on the petition. After the
USDA. regulation by contacting Richard Lower, hearing, USDA would rule on the
ACTION: Proposed rule. Marketing Order and Agreement petition. The Act provides that the
Division, Specialty Crops Program, district court of the United States in any
SUMMARY: This proposed rule would AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence
implement a recommendation from the district in which the handler is an
Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Washington, inhabitant, or has his or her principal
South Texas Onion Committee DC 20250–0237; Telephone: (202) 720–
(Committee) to increase the assessment place of business, has jurisdiction to
2491, Fax: (202)720–8938, or Email: review USDA’s ruling on the petition,
rate established for the 2017–18 and Richard.Lower@ams.usda.gov.
subsequent fiscal periods from $0.05 to provided an action is filed not later than
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 20 days after the date of the entry of the
$0.065 per 50-pound equivalent of
proposed rule is issued under Marketing ruling.
onions handled under the marketing
Order No. 959, as amended (7 CFR part This proposed rule would increase
order (order). The Committee locally
959), regulating the handling of onions the assessment rate established for the
administers the order and is comprised
grown in South Texas, hereinafter Committee for the 2017–18 and
of producers and handlers of onions
referred to as the ‘‘order.’’ The order is subsequent fiscal periods from $0.05 to
operating within the area of production.
effective under the Agricultural $0.065 per 50-pound equivalent of
Assessments upon onion handlers are
Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as onions.
used by the Committee to fund
amended (7 U.S.C. 601–674), hereinafter
reasonable and necessary expenses of The South Texas onion marketing
referred to as the ‘‘Act.’’
the program. The fiscal period begins order provides authority for the
The Department of Agriculture
August 1 and ends July 31. The Committee, with the approval of USDA,
(USDA) is issuing this proposed rule in
assessment rate would remain in effect to formulate an annual budget of
conformance with Executive Orders
indefinitely unless modified, expenses and collect assessments from
13563 and 13175. This rule does not
suspended, or terminated. handlers to administer the program. The
meet the definition of a significant
DATES: Comments must be received by regulatory action contained in section members of the Committee are
October 19, 2017. 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 and is not producers and handlers of South Texas
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are subject to review by the Office of onions. They are familiar with the
invited to submit written comments Management and Budget (OMB). Committee’s needs and with the costs
concerning this proposed rule. Additionally, because this rule does not for goods and services in their local area
Comments must be sent to the Docket meet the definition of a significant and are thus in a position to formulate
Clerk, Marketing Order and Agreement regulatory action, it does not trigger the an appropriate budget and assessment
Division, Specialty Crops Program, requirements contained in Executive rate. The assessment rate is formulated
AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Order 13771. See OMB’s Memorandum and discussed in a public meeting.
Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Washington, titled ‘‘Interim Guidance Implementing Thus, all directly affected persons have
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DC 20250–0237; Fax: (202) 720–8938; or Section 2 of the Executive Order of an opportunity to participate and
internet: http://www.regulations.gov. January 30, 2017, titled ‘Reducing provide input.
Comments should reference the Regulation and Controlling Regulatory For the 2015–16 and subsequent fiscal
document number and the date and Costs’ ’’ (February 2, 2017). periods, the Committee recommended,
page number of this issue of the Federal This proposed rule has been reviewed and USDA approved, an assessment rate
Register and will be available for public under Executive Order 12988, Civil that would continue in effect from fiscal
inspection in the Office of the Docket Justice Reform. Under the marketing period to fiscal period unless modified,
Clerk during regular business hours, or order now in effect, South Texas onion suspended, or terminated by USDA
can be viewed at: http:// handlers are subject to assessments. upon recommendation and information
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persons were invited to attend the assessment rate actions issued in past SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
meeting and participate in Committee years. airworthiness directive (AD) for all
deliberations on all issues. Like all Airbus Model A330–200 series
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 959
Committee meetings, the June 7, 2017, airplanes, Model A330–200 Freighter
meeting was a public meeting, and all Marketing agreements, Onions, series airplanes, and Model A330–300
entities, both large and small, were able Reporting and recordkeeping series airplanes. This proposed AD was
to express views on this issue. Finally, requirements. prompted by an evaluation by the
interested persons are invited to submit For the reasons set forth in the design approval holder (DAH)
comments on this proposed rule, preamble, 7 CFR part 959 is proposed to indicating that certain fuselage
including the regulatory and be amended as follows: structures are subject to widespread
informational impacts of this action on fatigue damage (WFD). This proposed
small businesses. PART 959—ONIONS GROWN IN AD would require reinforcement
In accordance with the Paperwork SOUTH TEXAS modifications of various structural parts
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. of the fuselage, and related investigative
chapter 35), the order’s information ■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR
part 959 continues to read as follows: and corrective actions if necessary. We
collection requirements have been are proposing this AD to address the
previously approved by OMB and Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674. unsafe condition on these products.
assigned OMB No. 0581–0178 DATES: We must receive comments on
(Vegetable and Specialty Crops). No Subpart A—[Amended]
this proposed AD by November 3, 2017.
changes in those requirements as a ■ 2. Designate the subpart labeled
result of this action are necessary. ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
‘‘Order Regulating Handling’’ as subpart using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Should any changes become necessary, A.
they would be submitted to OMB for 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
approval. Subpart B—Administrative Provisions methods:
This proposed rule would impose no • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
additional reporting or recordkeeping ■ 3. Designate the subpart labeled http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
requirements on either small or large ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ as subpart B instructions for submitting comments.
South Texas onion handlers. As with all and revise the heading as shown above. • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Federal marketing order programs, • Mail: U.S. Department of
Subparts ‘‘Assessment Rates’’ and Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
reports and forms are periodically
‘‘Handling Regulations’’—[Amended] 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
reviewed to reduce information
requirements and duplication by ■ 4. Remove the subpart headings W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
industry and public sector agencies. ‘‘Assessment Rates’’ and ‘‘Handling Washington, DC 20590.
AMS is committed to complying with Regulations’’. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
the E-Government Act, to promote the ■ 5. Transfer §§ 959.237 and 959.322 to address above between 9 a.m. and 5
use of the internet and other subpart B. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
information technologies to provide ■ 6. Section 959.237 is revised to read Federal holidays.
increased opportunities for citizen as follows: For service information identified in
access to Government information and this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
§ 959.237 Assessment rate. Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond
services, and for other purposes.
USDA has not identified any relevant On and after August 1, 2017, an Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Federal rules that duplicate, overlap, or assessment rate of $0.065 per 50-pound Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
conflict with this action. equivalent is established for South 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
A small business guide on complying Texas onions. airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com;
with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop Dated: September 12, 2017. Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
marketing agreements and orders may Bruce Summers, may view this referenced service
be viewed at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/ Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing information at the FAA, Transport
rules-regulations/moa/small-businesses. Service. Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue
Any questions about the compliance [FR Doc. 2017–19690 Filed 9–18–17; 8:45 am] SW., Renton, WA. For information on
guide should be sent to Richard Lower BILLING CODE 3410–02–P
the availability of this material at the
at the previously mentioned address in FAA, call 425–227–1221.
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Examining the AD Docket
section.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
A 30-day comment period is provided You may examine the AD docket on
to allow interested persons to respond Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http://
to this proposed rule. Thirty days is www.regulations.gov by searching for
deemed appropriate because: (1) The 14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
2017–18 fiscal period begins on August 0812; or in person at the Docket
1, 2017, and the marketing order [Docket No. FAA–2017–0812; Product Management Facility between 9 a.m.
requires that the rate of assessment for Identifier 2016–NM–198–AD] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with PROPOSALS
each fiscal period apply to all assessable RIN 2120–AA64 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
onions handled during such fiscal contains this proposed AD, the
period; (2) the Committee needs to have Airworthiness Directives; Airbus regulatory evaluation, any comments
sufficient funds to pay its expenses, Airplanes received, and other information. The
which are incurred on a continuous AGENCY: Federal Aviation street address for the Docket Operations
basis; and (3) handlers are aware of this Administration (FAA), DOT. office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
action, which was unanimously the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
recommended by the Committee at a be available in the AD docket shortly
(NPRM).
public meeting and is similar to other after receipt.
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| Dates | Comments must be received by October 19, 2017. | |
| Contact | Doris Jamieson, Marketing Specialist or Christian D. Nissen, Regional Director, Southeast Marketing Field Office, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA; Telephone: (863) 324-3375, Fax: (863) 291-8614, or Email: [email protected] or [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 43713 | |
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