Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Release of Cheilosia urbana for Biological Control of Invasive Hawkweeds

by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on 09/24/2019.

We are advising the public that we have prepared an environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact relative to the release of the hoverfly Cheilosia urbana for the biological control of hawkweeds (Pilosella species), a significant invasive weed, within the contiguous United States. Based on our finding of no significant impact, we...

Notice of Request for an Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Interstate Movement of Certain Land Tortoises

by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on 09/24/2019.

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 approval of an information collection associated with the regulations for the interstate movement of certain land tortoises.

Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Pork-Filled Pasta Products

by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on 09/24/2019.

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 approval of an information collection associated with the regulations for the importation of pork- filled pasta products into the United States.

Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses

by the U.S. Codex Office on 09/24/2019.

The U.S Codex Office is sponsoring a public meeting on November 1, 2019. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft United States (U.S.) positions to be discussed at the 41st Session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) of the...

Tongass National Forest; Alaska; Plan of Operations Amendment 1 for the Kensington Gold Mine

by the Forest Service on 09/23/2019.

In December 2018, the USDA Forest Service (Forest Service), Tongass National Forest, received a proposal from Coeur Alaska, Inc. (Coeur Alaska), the owner/operator of the Kensington Gold Mine (Mine), to amend the 2005 Plan of Operations. This proposed life of mine extension, as described in Coeur Alaska's proposed Plan of Operations Amendment 1...

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

by the Agriculture Department on 09/23/2019.

Information Collection; Improving Customer Experience (OMB Circular A-11, Section 280 Implementation)

by the Agriculture Department on 09/23/2019.

The Department of Agriculture, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, is announcing an opportunity for public comment on a new proposed collection of information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning...

Addition of Hong Kong to the List of Regions Affected With African Swine Fever

by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on 09/23/2019.

We are advising the public that we have added Hong Kong to the list of regions that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services considers to be affected with African swine fever (ASF). We have taken this action because of confirmation of ASF in Hong Kong.

Import Requirements for the Importation of Fresh Unshu Oranges From Japan Into the United States

by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on 09/23/2019.

We are advising the public that we have prepared commodity import evaluation documents (CIEDs) relative to the importation into the United States of Unshu oranges from Japan. Currently, Unshu oranges imported into the United States from the islands of Shikoku or Honshu must be fumigated with methyl bromide as a mitigation for mites and mealybugs...

Addition of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the List of Regions Affected With African Swine Fever

by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on 09/23/2019.

We are advising the public that we have added the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to the list of regions that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service considers to be affected with African swine fever (ASF). We have taken this action because of the confirmation of ASF in the DPRK.

Addition of Laos to the List of Regions Affected With African Swine Fever

by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on 09/23/2019.

We are advising the public that we have added Laos to the list of regions that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service considers to be affected with African swine fever (ASF). We have taken this action because of confirmation of ASF in Laos.

Import Requirements for the Importation of Fresh Sand Pears From Japan Into the United States

by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on 09/23/2019.

We are advising the public that we have prepared a pest risk analysis relative to the importation into the United States of sand pears (Pyrus pyrifolia) fruit from Japan. Currently, sand pears may only be imported from certain authorized production areas within Japan. Based on the findings of the analysis, we are proposing to authorize the...

Coconino Resource Advisory Committee

by the Forest Service on 09/23/2019.

The Coconino Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Flagstaff, Arizona. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice...

Lyon-Mineral Resource Advisory Committee

by the Forest Service on 09/23/2019.

The Lyon-Mineral Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Yerington, Nevada. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide...

Siskiyou (OR) Resource Advisory Committee

by the Forest Service on 09/23/2019.

The Siskiyou (OR) Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Medford, Oregon. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide...

Lynn Canal-Icy Strait Resource Advisory Committee

by the Forest Service on 09/23/2019.

The Lynn Canal-Icy Strait Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet by teleconference call. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to...

Ketchikan Resource Advisory Committee

by the Forest Service on 09/23/2019.

The Ketchikan Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Ketchikan, Alaska. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice...

Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites for the Daniel Boone National Forest

by the Forest Service on 09/20/2019.

The Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky is proposing to charge new fees at nine recreation sites. These sites currently have amenities that are typically associated with fee areas. Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment. Funds from...

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

by the Agriculture Department on 09/17/2019.

Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Biological Control of Yellow Starthistle

by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on 09/17/2019.

We are advising the public that we have prepared a final environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact relative to the release of Ceratapion basicorne for the biological control of yellow starthistle, Centaurea solstitialis (Asteraceae), in the continental United States. Based on our finding of no significant impact, we have...