83 FR 49499 - Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Pummelos Grown in Florida; Decreased Assessment Rate
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 191 (October 2, 2018)
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 191 (October 2, 2018)
| Page Range | 49499-49501 | |
| FR Document | 2018-21424 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 191 (Tuesday, October 2, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 49499-49501] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-21424] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 905 [Doc. No. AMS-SC-18-0065; SC18-905-4 PR] Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Pummelos Grown in Florida; Decreased Assessment Rate AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Citrus Administrative Committee (Committee) to decrease the assessment rate established for the 2018-19 and subsequent fiscal periods. The assessment rate would remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated. DATES: Comments must be received by November 1, 2018. 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: Abigail Campos, 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]. 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: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This action, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, proposes an amendment to regulations issued to carry out a marketing order as defined in 7 CFR 900.2(j). This proposed rule is issued under Marketing Agreement and Order No. 905, as amended (7 CFR part 905), regulating the handling of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and pummelos grown in Florida. Part 905 (referred to as ``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 Committee locally administers the Order and is comprised of growers and handlers operating within the area of production, and a public member. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing this proposed rule in conformance with Executive Orders 13563 and 13175. This proposed rule falls within a category of regulatory actions that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) exempted from Executive Order 12866 review. Additionally, because this proposed 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'[thinsp]'' (February 2, 2017). This proposed rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. Under the Order now in effect, Florida citrus handlers are subject to assessments. Funds to administer the Order are derived from such assessments. It is intended that the assessment rate would be applicable to all assessable citrus for the 2018-19 crop year, 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. The 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 are familiar with the Committee's needs and with the costs of 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. [[Page 49500]] This proposed rule would decrease the assessment rate from $0.02, the rate that was established for the 2017-18 and subsequent fiscal periods, to $0.015 per 4/5-bushel cartons of citrus for the 2018-19 and subsequent fiscal periods. Shipments from last season exceeded initial projections after Hurricane Irma, allowing the Committee to maintain their financial reserve. As the industry continues to recover from Hurricane Irma, the Committee estimates that the 2018-19 Florida citrus crop will be around 8,250,000 regulated cartons, an increase of nearly one million cartons from last season. The anticipated increase in production prompted the Committee to recommend the reduction in the assessment rate. The Committee met on July 17, 2018, and unanimously recommended 2018-19 expenditures of $130,260 and an assessment rate of $0.015 per 4/5-bushel cartons of citrus. The major expenditures recommended by the Committee for the 2018-19 year include $113,260 for management, $9,000 for auditing, and $4,000 for travel. Budgeted expenses for these items in 2017-18 were $75,000, $9,000, and $4,200, respectively. The assessment rate recommended by the Committee was derived by considering anticipated expenses, expected shipments of 8.25 million 4/ 5-bushel cartons, and the amount of funds available in the authorized reserve. Income derived from handler assessments calculated at $123,750 (8.25 million x $0.015), along with interest income and funds from the Committee's authorized reserve, would be adequate to cover budgeted expenses of $130,260. Funds in the reserve are estimated to be at $147,500 and would be kept within the maximum permitted by the Order. As stated in Sec. [thinsp]905.42, the amount of the reserve is not to exceed two fiscal periods' expenses. The assessment rate proposed in this rule would continue in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated by USDA based upon recommendation and information submitted by the Committee or other available information. Although the proposed assessment rate would be effective for an indefinite period, the Committee will 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 2018-19 budget and those for subsequent fiscal periods will 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 are unique in that they are brought about through group action of essentially small entities acting on their own behalf. There are approximately 500 producers of Florida citrus in the production area and approximately 20 handlers subject to regulation under the Order. Small agricultural producers are defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) 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). According to data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the industry, and the Committee, the weighted average f.o.b. price for Florida citrus for the 2016-17 season was approximately $15.20 per carton with total shipments of around 12.6 million cartons. Using the number of handlers, and assuming a normal distribution, the majority of handlers have average annual receipts of more than $7,500,000 ($15.20 times 12.6 million equals $191,520,000 divided by 20 handlers equals $9,576,000 per handler). In addition, based on the NASS data, the weighted average grower price for the 2016-17 season was around $8.30 per carton of citrus. Based on grower price, shipment data, and the total number of Florida citrus growers, and assuming a normal distribution, the average annual grower revenue is below $750,000 ($8.30 times 12.6 million cartons equals $104,580,000 divided by 500 growers equals $209,160 per grower). Thus, the majority of Florida citrus handlers may be classified as large entities, while the majority of growers may be classified as small entities. This proposal would decrease the assessment rate collected from handlers for the 2018-19 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.02 to $0.015 per 4/5-bushel cartons of citrus. The Committee unanimously recommended 2018-19 expenditures of $130,260 and an assessment rate of $0.015 per 4/5-bushel cartons. The proposed assessment rate of $0.015 is $0.005 lower than the 2017-18 rate. The quantity of assessable citrus for the 2018-19 fiscal period is estimated at 8.25 million 4/5- bushel cartons. Thus, the $0.015 rate should provide $123,750 in assessment income (8.25 million x $0.015). Income derived from handler assessments, along with interest income and funds from the Committee's authorized reserve (currently $147,500), would be adequate to cover budgeted expenses. The major expenditures recommended by the Committee for the 2018-19 fiscal year include $113,260 for management, $9,000 for auditing, and $4,000 for travel. Budgeted expenses for these items in 2017-18 were $75,000, $9,000, and $4,200, respectively. Shipments from last season exceeded initial projections after Hurricane Irma, allowing the Committee to maintain its financial reserve. The Committee estimates the 2018-19 Florida citrus crop will be around 8,250,000 regulated cartons, an increase of nearly one million cartons from last season. The Committee recommended the reduction in the assessment rate based on the anticipated increase in production. Prior to arriving at this budget and assessment rate, the Committee considered information from the Executive Committee. Alternative expenditure levels and assessment rates were discussed by the Executive Committee, based upon the relative value of various activities to the citrus industry. The Committee determined that all program activities were adequately funded and essential to the functionality of the Order, thus no alternate expenditure levels were deemed appropriate. Based on these discussions and estimated shipments, the recommended assessment rate of $0.015 would provide $123,750 in assessment income. The Committee determined that assessment revenue, along with funds from reserves and interest income, would be adequate to cover budgeted expenses for the 2018-19 fiscal period. A review of historical information and preliminary information pertaining to the upcoming fiscal period indicates [[Page 49501]] that the average grower price for the 2018-19 season should be approximately $8.30 per 4/5-bushel cartons of citrus. Therefore, the estimated assessment revenue for the 2018-19 crop year as a percentage of total grower revenue would be about 0.2 percent. This proposed rule would decrease the assessment obligation imposed on handlers. Assessments are applied uniformly on all handlers, and some of the costs may be passed on to producers. However, decreasing the assessment rate reduces the burden on handlers and may also reduce the burden on producers. The Committee's meeting was widely publicized throughout the Florida citrus industry. All interested persons were invited to attend the meeting and participate in Committee deliberations on all issues. Like all Committee meetings, the July 17, 2018, meeting was a public meeting and all entities, both large and small, were able to express views on this issue. Interested persons are invited to submit comments on this proposed rule, including the regulatory and information collection impacts of this action on small businesses. Based on its evaluation of the Committee recommendation and other available information, USDA has determined that a modification of the assessment rate for the 2018-19 Florida citrus fiscal period would be appropriate. Therefore, USDA issues this proposed rule. 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 OMB and assigned OMB No. 0581-0189, Fruit Crops. No changes in those requirements would be necessary as a result of this proposed rule. Should any changes become necessary, they would be submitted to OMB for approval. This proposed rule would not impose any additional reporting or recordkeeping requirements on either small or large Florida citrus 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 proposed rule. 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. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 905 Grapefruit, Marketing agreements, Oranges, Pummelos, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Tangerines. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 7 CFR part 905 is proposed to be amended as follows: PART 905--ORANGES, GRAPEFRUIT, TANGERINES, AND PUMMELOS GROWN IN FLORIDA 0 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR part 905 continues to read as follows: Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601-674. 0 2. Section 905.235 is revised to read as follows: Sec. 905.235 Assessment rate. On and after August 1, 2018, an assessment rate of $0.015 per 4/5- bushel carton or equivalent is established for Florida citrus covered under the Order. Dated: September 27, 2018. Bruce Summers, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2018-21424 Filed 10-1-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-02-P
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AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence assessment rate would remain in effect handlers operating within the area of
Avenue SW, Room 2043–S, Washington, indefinitely unless modified, production, and a public member.
DC 20250–3614. suspended, or terminated. The Department of Agriculture
• Hand Delivery or Courier: Kendra DATES: Comments must be received by
(USDA) is issuing this proposed rule in
Kline, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence November 1, 2018. conformance with Executive Orders
Avenue SW, Room 2043–S, Washington, 13563 and 13175. This proposed rule
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are falls within a category of regulatory
DC 20250–3614.
• Internet: Go to http:// invited to submit written comments actions that the Office of Management
www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line concerning this proposed rule. and Budget (OMB) exempted from
instructions for submitting comments. Comments must be sent to the Docket Executive Order 12866 review.
Clerk, Marketing Order and Agreement Additionally, because this proposed
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Division, Specialty Crops Program, rule does not meet the definition of a
Patrick McCluskey, USDA, AMS;
AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence significant regulatory action, it does not
Telephone: (816) 659–8403; Email:
Avenue SW, STOP 0237, Washington, trigger the requirements contained in
Patrick.J.McCluskey@ams.usda.gov.
DC 20250–0237; Fax: (202) 720–8938; or Executive Order 13771. See OMB’s
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June internet: http://www.regulations.gov.
29, 2018, AMS published its request for Memorandum titled ‘‘Interim Guidance
Comments should reference the Implementing Section 2 of the Executive
comments from the public in the document number and the date and
Federal Register (83 FR 30591) Order of January 30, 2017, titled
page number of this issue of the Federal ‘Reducing Regulation and Controlling
regarding the United States (U.S.) Register and will be available for public Regulatory Costs’ ’’ (February 2, 2017).
Standards for Corn under the United inspection in the Office of the Docket This proposed rule has been reviewed
States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) (7 Clerk during regular business hours, or under Executive Order 12988, Civil
U.S.C. 71–87k). The comment period for can be viewed at: http:// Justice Reform. Under the Order now in
the request for comments ended August www.regulations.gov. All comments effect, Florida citrus handlers are
28, 2018. In response to requests from submitted in response to this proposed subject to assessments. Funds to
interested stakeholders, AMS is rule will be included in the record and administer the Order are derived from
reopening the comment period an will be made available to the public. such assessments. It is intended that the
additional 60-days. Please be advised that the identity of the assessment rate would be applicable to
The realignment of offices within the individuals or entities submitting the all assessable citrus for the 2018–19
U.S. Department of Agriculture comments will be made public on the crop year, and continue until amended,
authorized by the Secretary’s internet at the address provided above. suspended, or terminated.
Memorandum dated November 14, The Act provides that administrative
2017, eliminates the Grain Inspection, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Abigail Campos, Marketing Specialist, proceedings must be exhausted before
Packers and Stockyards Administration parties may file suit in court. Under
(GIPSA) as a standalone agency. The or Christian D. Nissen, Regional
Director, Southeast Marketing Field section 608c(15)(A) of the Act, any
grain inspection activities formerly part handler subject to an order may file
of GIPSA are now organized under Office, Marketing Order and Agreement
Division, Specialty Crops Program, with USDA a petition stating that the
AMS. order, any provision of the order, or any
AMS, USDA; Telephone: (863) 324–
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 71–87k. 3375, Fax: (863) 291–8614, or Email: obligation imposed in connection with
Dated: September 27, 2018. Abigail.Campos@ams.usda.gov or the order is not in accordance with law
and request a modification of the order
Greg Ibach, Christian.Nissen@ams.usda.gov.
or to be exempted therefrom. Such
Under Secretary, Marketing and Regulatory Small businesses may request handler is afforded the opportunity for
Programs. information on complying with this a hearing on the petition. After the
[FR Doc. 2018–21427 Filed 10–1–18; 8:45 am] regulation by contacting Richard Lower, hearing, USDA would rule on the
BILLING CODE 3410–02–P Marketing Order and Agreement petition. The Act provides that the
Division, Specialty Crops Program, district court of the United States in any
AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence district in which the handler is an
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Avenue SW, STOP 0237, Washington, inhabitant, or has his or her principal
DC 20250–0237; Telephone: (202) 720– place of business, has jurisdiction to
Agricultural Marketing Service 2491, Fax: (202) 720–8938, or Email: review USDA’s ruling on the petition,
Richard.Lower@ams.usda.gov. provided an action is filed not later than
7 CFR Part 905
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 20 days after the date of the entry of the
[Doc. No. AMS–SC–18–0065; SC18–905–4 action, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, ruling.
PR] proposes an amendment to regulations The Order provides authority for the
issued to carry out a marketing order as Committee, with the approval of USDA,
Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and defined in 7 CFR 900.2(j). This proposed to formulate an annual budget of
Pummelos Grown in Florida; rule is issued under Marketing expenses and collect assessments from
Decreased Assessment Rate Agreement and Order No. 905, as handlers to administer the program. The
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, amended (7 CFR part 905), regulating members are familiar with the
USDA. the handling of oranges, grapefruit, Committee’s needs and with the costs of
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ACTION: Proposed rule. tangerines, and pummelos grown in goods and services in their local area
Florida. Part 905 (referred to as ‘‘the and are thus in a position to formulate
SUMMARY: This proposed rule would Order’’) is effective under the an appropriate budget and assessment
implement a recommendation from the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act rate. The assessment rate is formulated
Citrus Administrative Committee of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601–674), and discussed in a public meeting.
(Committee) to decrease the assessment hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘Act.’’ The Thus, all directly affected persons have
rate established for the 2018–19 and Committee locally administers the an opportunity to participate and
subsequent fiscal periods. The Order and is comprised of growers and provide input.
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that the average grower price for the USDA has not identified any relevant three-phase commercial air-cooled air
2018–19 season should be Federal rules that duplicate, overlap, or conditioners and heat pumps with a
approximately $8.30 per 4/5-bushel conflict with this proposed rule. cooling capacity of less than 65,000
cartons of citrus. Therefore, the A small business guide on complying British thermal units per hour
estimated assessment revenue for the with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop (‘‘Btu/h’’). To inform interested parties
2018–19 crop year as a percentage of marketing agreements and orders may and to facilitate this process, DOE has
total grower revenue would be about 0.2 be viewed at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/ gathered data, identifying several issues
percent. rules-regulations/moa/small-businesses. associated with the currently applicable
This proposed rule would decrease Any questions about the compliance test procedures on which DOE is
the assessment obligation imposed on guide should be sent to Richard Lower interested in receiving comment. The
handlers. Assessments are applied at the previously mentioned address in issues outlined in this document mainly
uniformly on all handlers, and some of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT concern three-phase commercial air-
the costs may be passed on to section. cooled air conditioners and heat pumps
producers. However, decreasing the with a cooling capacity of less than
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 905
assessment rate reduces the burden on 65,000 Btu/h and whether the test
handlers and may also reduce the Grapefruit, Marketing agreements, procedure and certification and
burden on producers. Oranges, Pummelos, Reporting and compliance provisions for this
recordkeeping requirements, equipment should align with those
The Committee’s meeting was widely Tangerines.
publicized throughout the Florida citrus provisions that apply to single-phase
industry. All interested persons were For the reasons set forth in the central air conditioners and heat pumps
invited to attend the meeting and preamble, 7 CFR part 905 is proposed to with rated cooling capacities of less
participate in Committee deliberations be amended as follows: than 65,000 Btu/h; and any additional
on all issues. Like all Committee topics that may inform DOE’s decisions
PART 905—ORANGES, GRAPEFRUIT, in a future test procedure rulemaking,
meetings, the July 17, 2018, meeting was TANGERINES, AND PUMMELOS
a public meeting and all entities, both including methods to reduce regulatory
GROWN IN FLORIDA burden while ensuring the procedure’s
large and small, were able to express
views on this issue. Interested persons accuracy. DOE welcomes written
■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR comments from the public on any
are invited to submit comments on this part 905 continues to read as follows:
proposed rule, including the regulatory subject within the scope of this
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674. document (including topics not raised
and information collection impacts of
this action on small businesses. ■ 2. Section 905.235 is revised to read in this RFI).
as follows: DATES: Written comments and
Based on its evaluation of the
Committee recommendation and other information are requested and will be
§ 905.235 Assessment rate. accepted on or before December 3, 2018.
available information, USDA has On and after August 1, 2018, an
determined that a modification of the ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
assessment rate of $0.015 per 4/5-bushel encouraged to submit comments using
assessment rate for the 2018–19 Florida carton or equivalent is established for
citrus fiscal period would be the Federal eRulemaking Portal at
Florida citrus covered under the Order. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
appropriate. Therefore, USDA issues
this proposed rule. Dated: September 27, 2018. instructions for submitting comments.
Bruce Summers, Alternatively, interested persons may
In accordance with the Paperwork
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing submit comments, identified by docket
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
Service. number EERE–201X–BT–TP–0031, by
Chapter 35), the Order’s information
[FR Doc. 2018–21424 Filed 10–1–18; 8:45 am] any of the following methods:
collection requirements have been
1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
previously approved by the OMB and BILLING CODE 3410–02–P
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
assigned OMB No. 0581–0189, Fruit
instructions for submitting comments.
Crops. No changes in those
2. Email:
requirements would be necessary as a DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
AirCooledACHP2017TP0031@
result of this proposed rule. Should any
10 CFR Part 431 ee.doe.gov. Include EERE–2017–BT–
changes become necessary, they would
TP–0031 in the subject line of the
be submitted to OMB for approval. [EERE–2017–BT–TP–0031] message. Submit electronic comments
This proposed rule would not impose in WordPerfect, Microsoft Word,
any additional reporting or Energy Conservation Program: Test
portable document format (PDF), or
recordkeeping requirements on either Procedure for Three-Phase
American Standard Code for
small or large Florida citrus handlers. Commercial Air-Cooled Air
Information Interchange (ASCII) file
As with all Federal marketing order Conditioners and Heat Pumps With a
format, and avoid the use of special
programs, reports and forms are Certified Cooling Capacity of Less
characters or any form of encryption.
periodically reviewed to reduce Than 65,000 Btu/h
3. Postal Mail: Appliance and
information requirements and AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Equipment Standards Program, U.S.
duplication by industry and public Renewable Energy, Department of Department of Energy, Building
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sector agencies. Energy. Technologies Office, Mailstop EE–5B,
AMS is committed to complying with ACTION: Request for information. 1000 Independence Avenue SW,
the E-Government Act, to promote the Washington, DC 20585–0121. If
use of the internet and other SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of possible, please submit all items on a
information technologies to provide Energy (‘‘DOE’’) is initiating a data compact disc (CD), in which case it is
increased opportunities for citizen collection process through this request not necessary to include printed copies.
access to Government information and for information (‘‘RFI’’) to consider 4. Hand Delivery/Courier: Appliance
services, and for other purposes. whether to amend its test procedure for and Equipment Standards Program, U.S.
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| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Proposed rule. | |
| Dates | Comments must be received by November 1, 2018. | |
| Contact | Abigail Campos, 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 | 83 FR 49499 | |
| CFR Associated | Grapefruit; Marketing Agreements; Oranges; Pummelos; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements and Tangerines |
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