Northrup King Co.; Availability of Determination of Nonregulated Status for Corn Line Genetically Engineered for Insect Resistance

by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on 01/29/1996.

We are advising the public of our determination that a corn line developed by the Northrup King Company designated as Bt11 that has been genetically engineered for insect resistance is no longer considered a regulated article under our regulations governing the introduction of certain genetically engineered organisms. Our determination is based...

Nutritional Labeling/Safe Handling Information Study, Raw Meat and Poultry; Availability

by the Food Safety and Inspection Service on 01/29/1996.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing the availability of the report, ``Nutritional Labeling/Safe Handling Information Study, Raw Meat and Poultry.'' This report summarizes survey data on actions taken by food retailers to provide consumers with nutrition information and safe handling instructions on raw meat and poultry...

Availability of Environmental Assessments and Findings of No Significant Impact

by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on 01/30/1996.

We are advising the public that two environmental assessments and findings of no significant impact have been prepared by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relative to the issuance of permits to allow the field testing of genetically engineered organisms. The environmental assessments provide a basis for our conclusion that the...

Opportunity for Designation in the Schneider (IN) Area and the State of Georgia

by the Agriculture Department and the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration on 01/31/1996.

The United States Grain Standards Act, as amended (Act), provides that official agency designations will end not later than triennially and may be renewed. The designations of Schneider Inspection Service, Inc. (Schneider), and the Georgia Department of Agriculture (Georgia) will end July 31, 1996, according to the Act, and GIPSA is asking...

Asgrow Seed Co.; Receipt of Petition for Determination of Nonregulated Status for Squash Line Genetically Engineered for Virus Resistance

by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on 02/02/1996.

We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has received a petition from the Asgrow Seed Company seeking a determination of nonregulated status for a squash line designated as CZW-3 that has been genetically engineered for virus resistance. The petition has been submitted in accordance with our regulations...

Nominating Pesticides and Pesticide Treated Food Commodities as Candidates for Codex Alimentarius Maximum Residue Limits

by the Food Safety and Inspection Service on 02/09/1996.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service is setting forth in this notice the procedure to be followed by an interested person who may wish to request the United States government to propose pesticides and their treated food commodities as candidates for Codex maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pesticides in food. Obtaining such international...

Information Collection Requirements Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Form FCS-143, Claim for Reimbursement (Summer Food Service Program)

by the Food and Consumer Service on 02/12/1996.

In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Food and Consumer Service (FCS), is publishing for public comment a summary of a proposed information collection.

Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy and Program Review

by the Forest Service, the Indian Affairs Bureau, the Land Management Bureau, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Biological Service, and the National Park Service on 02/14/1996.

The interagency Steering Group chartered to review Federal wildland fire policy and program management has prepared a final report recommending one set of umbrella policies to enhance effective and efficient operations across administrative boundaries and improve the capability to meet challenges posed by current wildland fire conditions.

Boll Weevil Control Program; Availability of Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact

by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on 02/20/1996.

We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has prepared an environmental assessment and a finding of no significant impact for a program to eradicate the boll weevil in the South Texas/Wintergarden area. The environmental assessment provides a basis for our conclusion that the methods employed to eradicate the...

Dupont Agricultural Products; Availability of Determination of Nonregulated Status for Cotton Line Genetically Engineered for Tolerance to Sulfonylurea Herbicides

by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on 02/21/1996.

We are advising the public of our determination that a cotton line developed by Dupont Agricultural Products designated as 19-51a that has been genetically engineered for tolerance to sulfonylurea herbicides is no longer considered a regulated article under our regulations governing the introduction of certain genetically engineered organisms....

Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Meeting

by the Agriculture Department and the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration on 02/27/1996.

Opportunity for Designation in the Central Iowa (IA) Area and the State of Montana

by the Agriculture Department and the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration on 03/01/1996.

The United States Grain Standards Act, as amended (Act), provides that official agency designations will end not later than triennially and may be renewed. The designations of Central Iowa Grain Inspection Service, Inc. (Central Iowa), and the Montana Department of Agriculture (Montana) will end August 31, 1996, according to the Act, and GIPSA...

Information Collection Requirements Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Correction and Extension of Comment Period

by the Food and Consumer Service on 03/06/1996.

Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on 03/07/1996.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of a currently approved information collection in support of regulations and standards issued under the Animal Welfare Act for guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits.

National Animal Damage Control Advisory Committee; Notice of Solicitation for Membership

by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on 03/08/1996.

We are giving notice that we anticipate renewing the National Animal Damage Control Advisory Committee for a 2-year period. The Secretary is soliciting nominations for membership for this Committee.

Deposting of Stockyards

by the Agriculture Department and the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration on 03/11/1996.

Deposting of Stockyard; Walking Acres Auction; Plymouth, North Carolina; Correction

by the Agriculture Department and the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration on 03/12/1996.

Request for Comments on the Need for Official Services and Request for Applications for Designation to Provide Official Services in the Lubbock, Texas (TX) Region

by the Agriculture Department and the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration on 03/13/1996.

Amarillo Grain Exchange, Inc. (Amarillo), has asked GIPSA to amend their designation to remove the Lubbock region from their assigned geographic area. GIPSA is asking for comments on the need for official services in the Lubbock region. GIPSA also is asking persons interested in providing official services in the Lubbock region to submit an...

Monsanto Co.; Addition of Two Genetically Engineered Insect Resistant Corn Lines to Determination of Nonregulated Status

by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on 03/15/1996.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is announcing that it has added two additional genetically engineered, insect resistant corn lines to its August 22, 1995, determination that the Monsanto Company's corn line MON 80100 need no longer be regulated. The effect of this action is that two additional insect resistant corn lines...

Child Nutrition ProgramsIncome Eligibility Guidelines

by the Food and Consumer Service on 03/15/1996.

This Notice announces the Department's annual adjustments to the Income Eligibility Guidelines to be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals or free milk for the period from July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. These guidelines are used by schools, institutions, and centers participating in the National School Lunch...