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. 

# Proposed Rules Federal Register 

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Vol. 76, No. 58 Friday, March 25, 2011

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE [Docket ID DOD–2011–OS–0036]**  **2 CFR Chapter XI**
**5 CFR Chapter XXVI**
**32 CFR Chapters I, V, VI, VII, XII, and Subtitle A** 
**33 CFR Chapter II**
**36 CFR Chapter III**
**40 CFR Chapter VII**
**48 CFR Chapters 1, 2, 52, and 54 Reducing Regulatory Burden;**  **Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563** 

**AGENCY :**  Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary. **ACTION :**  Request for information.

**SUMMARY :**  In response to President Obama’s Executive Order 13563,

‘‘Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review, ’’ the Department of Defense invites public comments on how it can change, streamline, or repeal its regulations. DoD will continue to work with the public and the business community to determine how its regulations can increase efficiency, transparency, and provide accountability.
**DATES :**  Comments are requested by April 8, 2011. **ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods:

• Federal Rulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

• Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 1160 Defense Pentagon, OSD Mailroom 3C843, Washington, DC 20301–1160.

Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Robert Cushing, Jr., 703–696–5282. **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  DoD regulations may be viewed by going to the eCFR at http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/textidx?c=ecfr&tpl=%2Findex.tpl and searching titles 2, 5, 32, 33, 36, 40, and/ or 48.

Dated: March 21, 2011. Morgan F. Park, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2011–7051 Filed 3–24–11; 8:45 am]
**BILLING CODE 5001–06–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection**  **Service**

**7 CFR Part 319 [Docket No. APHIS–2010–0101]** 
**RIN 0579–AD39 Importation of French Beans and**  **Runner Beans From the Republic of Kenya Into the United States** 

**AGENCY :**  Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. **ACTION :**  Proposed rule.

**SUMMARY :**  We are proposing to amend the fruits and vegetables regulations to allow the importation of French beans and runner beans from the Republic of Kenya into the United States. As a condition of entry, both commodities would have to be produced in accordance with a systems approach that would include requirements for packing, washing, and processing. Both commodities would also be required to be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate attesting that all phytosanitary requirements have been met and that the consignment was inspected and found free of quarantine pests. This action would allow for the importation of French beans and runner beans from the Republic of Kenya into the United States while continuing to provide protection against the introduction of plant pests. **DATES :**  We will consider all comments that we receive on or before May 24, 2011.
**ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments by either of the following methods:

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/ component/main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS2010-0101 to submit or view comments and to view supporting and related materials available electronically.

• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send one copy of your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2010–0101, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. APHIS– 2010–0101.

Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on this docket in our reading room. The reading room is located in room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 690–2817 before coming.

Other Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov

. **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Mr. Phillip Grove, Regulatory Coordinator, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 156, Riverdale, MD 20737–1231; (301) 734– 6280. **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Background

The regulations in ‘‘ Subpart—Fruits and Vegetables’’ (7 CFR 319.56–1 through 319.56–50, referred to below as the regulations) prohibit or restrict the importation of fruits and vegetables into the United States from certain parts of the world to prevent the introduction and dissemination of plant pests within the United States.

The national plant protection organization (NPPO) of the Republic of Kenya has requested that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) amend the regulations to allow