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Union Calendar No. 497

107th Congress, 2d Session – – – – – – – – – – – – House Report 107–796

REPORT ON ACTIVITIES 

DURING THE 107TH CONGRESS

R E P O R T

OF THE

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE 

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

JANUARY 2, 2003.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on 

the State of the Union and ordered to be printed 


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COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE 

LARRY COMBEST, Texas, Chairman 

JOHN A. BOEHNER, Ohio 

Vice Chairman 

BOB GOODLATTE, Virginia 

RICHARD W. POMBO, California 

NICK SMITH, Michigan 

TERRY EVERETT, Alabama 

FRANK D. LUCAS, Oklahoma 

SAXBY CHAMBLISS, Georgia 

JERRY MORAN, Kansas 

BOB SCHAFFER, Colorado 

JOHN R. THUNE, South Dakota 

WILLIAM L. JENKINS, Tennessee 

JOHN COOKSEY, Louisiana 

GIL GUTKNECHT, Minnesota 

BOB RILEY, Alabama 

MICHAEL K. SIMPSON, Idaho 

DOUG OSE, California 

ROBIN HAYES, North Carolina 

CHARLES W. ‘‘CHIP’’ PICKERING, 

Mississippi 

TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON, Illinois 

TOM OSBORNE, Nebraska 

MIKE PENCE, INDIANA 

DENNIS R. REHBERG, Montana 

SAM GRAVES, Missouri 

ADAM H. PUTNAM, Florida 

MARK R. KENNEDY, Minnesota 

GEORGE W. GEKAS, Pennsylvania 

CHARLES W. STENHOLM, Texas, 

Ranking Minority Member 

GARY A. CONDIT, California 

COLLIN C. PETERSON, Minnesota 

CALVIN M. DOOLEY, California 

EVA M. CLAYTON, North Carolina 

EARL F. HILLIARD, Alabama 

TIM HOLDEN, Pennsylvania 

SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR., Georgia 

BENNIE G. THOMPSON, Mississippi 

JOHN ELIAS BALDACCI, Maine 

MARION BERRY, Arkansas 

MIKE MCINTYRE, North Carolina 

BOB ETHERIDGE, North Carolina 

LEONARD L. BOSWELL, Iowa 

DAVID D. PHELPS, Illinois 

KEN LUCAS, Kentucky 

MIKE THOMPSON, California 

BARON P. HILL, Indiana 

JOE BACA, California 

RICK LARSEN, Washington 

MIKE ROSS, Arkansas 

ANI ́BAL ACEVEDO-VILA ́ , Puerto Rico 

RON KIND, Wisconsin 

RONNIE SHOWS, Mississippi 

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PROFESSIONAL STAFF

WILLIAM E. O’CONNER, JR., Staff Director 

LANCE KOTSCHWAR, Chief Counsel 

STEPHEN HATERIUS, Minority Staff Director 

KEITH WILLIAMS, Communications Director 

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LETTER OF SUBMITTAL 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, 

Washington, DC, January 2, 2003.

MR. JEFF TRANDAHL

Clerk of the House of Representatives, 

Washington, DC.

DEAR MR. TRANDAHL: Pursuant to rule XI, clause 1(d), of the 

Rules of the House of Representatives, I herewith submit to the 

House a report of the activities of the Committee on Agriculture 

during the 107th Congress. 

With best wishes, I am

Sincerely, 

LARRY COMBEST, 

Chairman. 

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C O N T E N T S 

Page 

I. Summary of organization, jurisdiction, and oversight plan of the Committee 

on Agriculture ....................................................................................................... 1

A. Organization ......................................................................................... 1

B. Committee Jurisdiction ........................................................................ 3

C. Oversight Plan ...................................................................................... 7

II. Committee Activities During the 107th Congress ........................................... 13

A. Main legislative activities .................................................................... 13

B. Statistical summary of activities ......................................................... 16

C. Digest of bills within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Agriculture on which some action has been taken ..................................... 16

D. Oversight ............................................................................................... 47

E. Watershed projects ............................................................................... 60

F. Printed Hearings .................................................................................. 60

G. Meetings not printed ............................................................................ 63

H. Committee prints ................................................................................. 64

III. Appendix ............................................................................................................ 65

A. Executive communications ................................................................... 65

B. Presidential Messages .......................................................................... 128

C. Presidential Proclamations and other documents of interest ........... 129

D. Statutory reports .................................................................................. 131

E. Memorials .............................................................................................. 149

F. Petitions ................................................................................................. 152

Union Calendar No. 496

107TH CONGRESS REPORT " HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ! 2d Session 107–796 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE ON 

ACTIVITIES DURING THE 107TH CONGRESS

JANUARY 2, 2003.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State 

of the Union and ordered to be printed 

Mr. COMBEST, from the Committee on Agriculture, 

submitted the following

R E P O R T

In accordance with rule XI, clause 1(d), of the Rules of the House 

of Representatives, the Committee on Agriculture reports herewith 

on its activities during the 107th Congress. 

I. SUMMARY OF ORGANIZATION, JURISDICTION, AND OVERSIGHT PLAN

OF THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE. 

A. ORGANIZATION

With the passage of House Resolution 19 on January 6, 2001 and 

H. Res. 25 on January 31, 2001, the House of Representatives established the total authorized membership of the Committee on Agriculture for the 107th Congress at 51, with a party division of 27 

Republicans and 24 Democrats. Among the committee members 

were 10 Representatives who were serving their first terms (Johnson of Illinois, Osborne, Pence, Rehberg, Graves, Putnam, Kennedy, 

Larsen, Ross, and Acevedo-Vila ́. 

The committee organized on February 14, 2001, into five subcommittees, four of which were assigned jurisdiction over major agricultural commodities and one which dealt with various related 

agricultural operations. The five subcommittees were constituted as 

follows:

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SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS 

(Ratio includes ex officio members. Larry Combest, chairman, and Charles W. 

Stenholm, ranking minority member, were ex officio members of all subcommittees) 

COMMODITY SUBCOMMITTEES

GENERAL FARM COMMODITIES AND RISK MANAGEMENT (RATIO 19–18) 

SAXBY CHAMBLISS, Georgia, Chairman 

JOHN A. BOEHNER, Ohio, 

Vice Chairman 

NICK SMITH, Michigan 

TERRY EVERETT, Alabama 

FRANK D. LUCAS, Oklahoma 

JERRY MORAN, Kansas 

JOHN R. THUNE, South Dakota 

WILLIAM L. JENKINS, Tennessee 

GIL GUTKNECHT, Minnesota 

BOB RILEY, Alabama 

DOUG OSE, California 

ROBIN HAYES, North Carolina 

CHARLES W. ‘‘CHIP’’ PICKERING, 

Mississippi 

TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON, Illinois 

MIKE PENCE, Indiana 

DENNIS R. REHBERG, Montana 

SAM GRAVES, Missouri 

MARK R. KENNEDY, Minnesota 

CALVIN M. DOOLEY, California 

Ranking Minority Member 

BENNIE G. THOMPSON, Mississippi 

SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. Georgia 

MARION BERRY, Arkansas 

MIKE MCINTYRE, North Carolina 

LEONARD L. BOSWELL, Iowa 

DAVID D. PHELPS, Illinois 

KEN LUCAS, Kentucky 

BARON P. HILL, Indiana 

JOE BACA, California 

MIKE ROSS, Arkansas 

RICK LARSEN, Washington 

RON KIND, Wisconsin 

RONNIE SHOWS, Mississippi 

COLLIN C. PETERSON, Minnesota 

BOB ETHERIDGE, North Carolina 

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SUBCOMMITTEE ON LIVESTOCK AND HORTICULTURE (RATIO 10–9) 

RICHARD W. POMBO, California, Chairman 

JOHN A. BOEHNER, Ohio, 

Vice Chairman 

BOB GOODLATTE, Virginia 

GIL GUTKNECHT, Minnesota 

BOB RILEY, Alabama 

CHARLES W. ‘‘CHIP’’ PICKERING, 

Mississippi 

TOM OSBORNE, Nebraska 

MIKE PENCE, Indiana 

ADAM H. PUTNAM, Florida 

COLLIN C. PETERSON, Minnesota, 

Ranking Minority Member 

EARL F. HILLIARD, Alabama 

LEONARD L. BOSWELL, Iowa 

RICK LARSEN, Washington 

MIKE ROSS, Arkansas 

GARY A. CONDIT, Pennsylvania 

CALVIN M. DOOLEY, California 

BOB ETHERIDGE, North Carolina 

SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPECIALTY CROPS AND FOREIGN AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS

(RATIO 10–9) 

TERRY EVERETT, Alabama, Chairman 

SAXBY CHAMBLISS, Georgia 

Vice Chairman 

BOB SCHAFFER 

WILLIAM L. JENKINS, Tennessee 

MICHAEL K. SIMPSON, Idaho 

ROBIN HAYES, North Carolina 

DENNIS R. REHBERG, Montana 

ADAM H. PUTNAM, Florida 

——— ———

GARY A. CONDIT, California, 

Ranking Minority Member 

SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR., Georgia 

MIKE MCINTYRE, North Carolina 

BOB ETHERIDGE, North Carolina 

KEN LUCAS, Kentucky 

BARON P. HILL, Indiana 

BENNIE G. THOMPSON, Mississippi 

MIKE THOMPSON, California 

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CONSERVATION, CREDIT, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, AND RESEARCH (RATIO 

9–8) 

FRANK D. LUCAS, Oklahoma, Chairman 

JERRY MORAN, Kansas 

Vice Chairman 

JOHN R. THUNE, South Dakota 

DOUG OSE, California 

TOM OSBORNE, Nebraska 

SAM GRAVES, Missouri 

ADAM H. PUTMAN, Florida 

MARK R. KENNEDY, Minnesota 

TIM HOLDEN, Pennsylvania 

Ranking Minority Member 

JOHN ELIAS BALDACCI, Maine 

DAVID D. PHELPS, Ilinois 

MIKE THOMPSON, California 

JOE BACA, California 

COLLIN C. PETERSON, Minnesota 

EVA M. CLAYTON, North Carolina 

OPERATIONAL SUBCOMMITTEE

SUBCOMMITTEE ON DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS, OVERSIGHT, NUTRITION, AND

FORESTRY (RATIO 8–7) 

BOB GOODLATTE, Virginia, Chairman 

RICHARD W. POMBO, California 

Vice Chairman 

JERRY MORAN, Kansas 

JOHN COOKSEY, Louisiana 

MICHAEL K. SIMPSON, Idaho 

DENNIS R. REHBERG, Montana 

ADAM H. PUTNAM, Florida 

EVA M. CLAYTON, North Carolina, 

Ranking Minority Member 

MARION BERRY, Arkansas 

ANI ́BAL ACEVEDO-VILA ́ , Puerto Rico 

TIM HOLDEN, Pennsylvania 

JOHN ELIAS BALDACCI, Maine 

RONNIE SHOWS, Mississippi

B. COMMITTEE JURISDICTION

Under rules adopted by the House of Representatives for the 

107th Congress, the Committee on Agriculture’s (hereinafter also 

referred to as committee) jurisdiction (See rule X, clause 1 of the 

Rules of the House of Representatives) extended to——

(1) Adulteration of seeds, insect pests, and protection of birds 

and animals in forest reserves. 

(2) Agriculture generally. 

(3) Agricultural and industrial chemistry. 

(4) Agricultural colleges and experiment stations. 

(5) Agricultural economics and research. 

(6) Agricultural education extension services. 

(7) Agricultural production and marketing and stabilization 

of prices of agricultural products, and commodities (not including distribution outside of the United States). 

(8) Animal industry and diseases of animals. 

(9) Commodity exchanges. 

(10) Crop insurance and soil conservation. 

(11) Dairy industry. 

(12) Entomology and plant quarantine. 

(13) Extension of farm credit and farm security. 

(14) Inspection of livestock, poultry, meat products, and seafood and seafood products. 

(15) Forestry in general, and forest reserves other than those 

created from the public domain. 

(16) Human nutrition and home economics. 

(17) Plant industry, soils, and agricultural engineering. 

(18) Rural electrification. 

(19) Rural development. 

(20) Water conservation related to activities of the Department of Agriculture. 

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1 References are to the volume and section of Hinds’ (volumes I–V, e.g., IV, 500) and Cannon’s 

(volumes VI–VIII, e.g., VI, 400) Precedents of the House of Representatives, and to the Congressional Record by date and page (e.g., January 3, 1953, p. 500).

The revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 107th Congress (House Document No. 106–320) 

provides the following concerning the Committee on Agriculture: 1

‘‘This committee was established in 1820 (IV, 4149). In 

1880 the subject of forestry was added to its jurisdiction, 

and the committee was conferred authority to receive estimates of and to report appropriations (IV, 4149). However, 

on July 1, 1920, authority to report appropriations for the 

U.S. Department of Agriculture was transferred to the 

Committee on Appropriations (VII, 1860). 

The basic form of the present jurisdictional statement 

was made effective January 2, 1947, as a part of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (60 Stat. 812). Subparagraph (7) was altered by the 93d Congress, effective January 3, 1975, to include jurisdiction over agricultural commodities (including the Commodity Credit Corporation) 

while transferring jurisdiction over foreign distribution 

and nondomestic production of commodities to the Committee on International Relations (House Resolution 988, 

93d Congress, October 8, 1974, p. 34470). Nevertheless, 

the committee has retained a limited jurisdiction over 

measures to release CCC stocks for such foreign distribution (September 14, 1989, p. 20428). Previously unstated 

jurisdictions over commodities exchanges and rural development were codified effective January 3, 1975. 

The 104th Congress consolidated the committee’s jurisdiction over inspection of livestock and meat products to 

include inspection of poultry, seafood, and seafood products, and added subparagraph (20) relating to water conservation (section. 202(a), House Resolution 6, January 4, 

1995, p.464). Clerical and stylistic changes were effected 

when the House recodified its rules in the 106th Congress 

(House Resolution 5. January 6, 1999, p. lll). 

The committee has had jurisdiction of bills for establishing and regulating the Department of Agriculture (IV, 

4150), for inspection of livestock and meat products, regulation of animal industry, diseases of animals (IV, 4154; 

VII, 1862), adulteration of seeds, insect pests, protection of 

birds and animals in forest reserves (IV, 4157; VII, 1870), 

the improvement of the breed of horses, even with the cavalry service in view (IV, 4158; VII, 1865). 

The committee, having charge of the general subject of 

forestry, has reported bills relating to timber, and forest 

reserves other than those created from the public domain 

(IV, 4160). It has also exercised jurisdiction of bills relating to agricultural colleges and experiment stations (IV, 

4152), incorporation of agricultural societies (IV, 4159), 

and establishment of a highway commission (IV, 4153), to 

discourage fictitious and gambling transactions in farm 

products (IV, 4161; VII, 1861), to regulate the transportation, sale and handling of dogs and cats intended for use 

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in research and the licensing of animal research facilities 

(July 29, 1965, p. 18691); and to designate an agricultural 

research center (May 14, 1995, p.lll). The committee 

shares with the Committee on the Judiciary jurisdiction 

over a bill comprehensively amending the Immigration and 

Nationality Act and including food stamp eligibility requirements for aliens (September 19, 1995, p.lll). 

The House referred the President’s message dealing with 

the refinancing of farm-mortgage indebtedness to the committee, thus conferring jurisdiction (April 4, 1933, p. 1209). 

The committee has jurisdiction over a bill relating solely to 

executive level position in the Department of Agriculture 

(March 2, 1976, p. 4958) and has jurisdiction over bills to 

develop land and water conservation programs on private 

and non-Federal lands (June 7, 1976, p. 16768).’’

Some of the specific areas in which the Committee on Agriculture 

exercises its jurisdiction or that have been created for the committee by historical reference include: 

(1) Public Law 480, 83d Congress, the restoration, expansion, 

and development of foreign markets for U.S. agricultural products; and the effect of the General Agreement on Tariffs and 

Trade (and the North American Free Trade Agreement), bilateral free trade agreements, the European Community, and 

other regional economic agreements and commodity marketing 

and pricing systems on United States agriculture. 

(2) All matters relating to the establishment and development of an effective Foreign Agricultural Service. 

(3) Matters relating to rural development, including rural 

telephone companies, farm credit banks, farm rural housing 

loans, rural water supply, rural flood control and water pollution control programs, and loans for rural firehouses, community facilities, and businesses. 

(4) Production and use of energy from agricultural and forestry resources. 

(5) Matters relating to the development, use, and administration of the National Forests, including, but not limited to, 

development of a sound program for general public use of the 

National Forests consistent with watershed protection and sustained-yield timber management, study of the forest fire prevention and control policies and activities of the Forest Service 

and their relation to coordinated activities of other Federal, 

State, and private agencies; Forest Service land exchanges; 

and wilderness and similar use designations applied to National Forest land. 

(6) Price spreads of agricultural commodities between producers and consumers. 

(7) The formulation and development of improved programs 

for agricultural commodities; matters relating to the inspection, grading, and marketing of such commodities, including 

seafood; and food safety generally. 

(8) Matters relating to trading in futures contracts for all 

commodities and similar instruments, including commodity options and commodity leverage contracts. 

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trative policies and procedures relating to the selection, election, and operation of such committees. 

(10) The administration and development of small watershed 

programs under Public Law 566, 83d Congress, as amended, 

and the development of resource conservation and development 

programs for rural areas. 

(11) Programs of food assistance or distribution supported in 

whole or in part by funds of the Department of Agriculture, including but not limited to the Food Stamp Program and the 

Commodity Distribution Program. 

(12) Aquaculture programs of the Department of Agriculture. 

(13) Sugar legislation, including import control programs 

that stabilize domestic prices. 

(14) All matters relating to pesticides, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, the Federal 

Environmental Pesticide Control Act of 1972, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Amendments of 1988, 

and the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996, including, but not 

limited to, the registration, marketing, and safe use of pesticides, groundwater contamination, and the coordination of 

the pesticide program under FIFRA with food safety programs. 

(15) Agricultural research programs, including, but not limited to, the authorization of specific research projects and agricultural biotechnology development efforts. 

(16) All matters relating to the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act. 

(17) Legislation relating to the control of the entry into the 

United States of temporary, nonresident aliens for employment 

in agricultural production. 

(18) Legislation relating to the general operations and the 

Organic Act of the Department of Agriculture, the Commodity 

Credit Corporation, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, Farm 

Credit Administration, Farm Credit System, Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, and Commodity Futures Trading 

Commission. 

(19) Producer-funded research, promotion, and consumer and 

industry information programs for agricultural commodities. 

(20) Legislation regarding reclamation water projects where 

the pricing of water delivered by such projects is affected by 

whether the water will be used in the production of a crop for 

which an acreage reduction programs is in effect. 

(21) Legislation regarding reclamation water projects for 

which the Secretary of Agriculture is required to make a determination regarding commodity availability prior to the determination of the price to be charged for the delivery of such 

project water. 

(22) Legislation establishing the level of fees charged by the 

Federal Government for the grazing of livestock on Federal 

lands. 

(23) Legislation governing the Federal regulation of transactions involving swaps contracts, hybrid financial instruments, and derivative securities and financial products. 

(24) Legislation regarding the Federal Reserve Board with 

respect to its authority to regulate the establishment of appropriate levels of margin on stock index futures contracts.

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The committee also reviews and studies, on a continuing basis, 

the current and prospective application, administration, execution, 

and effectiveness of those laws, or parts of laws, the subject matter 

of which is within the jurisdiction of the committee, and the organization and operation of the Federal agencies and entities having responsibilities in or for the administration and execution thereof. In 

addition, the committee, along with other standing committees of 

the House, has the function of reviewing and studying on a continuing basis the effect or probable effect of tax and other fiscal 

and monetary policies affecting subjects within their jurisdiction. 

C. OVERSIGHT PLAN

The Committee on Agriculture met on February 14, 2001, to fulfill the General Oversight Responsibility reporting requirements of 

rule X 2(d)(1) of the Rules of the House of Representatives. 

The following outline was prepared in consultation with the 

ranking minority member and approved by the full committee 

which was forwarded to the Committee on Government Reform and 

the Committee on House Administration on February 15, 1999. 

OVERSIGHT PLAN, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE 

FOR THE 107TH CONGRESS 

The committee expects to exercise appropriate oversight activity 

with regard to the following issues: 

1996 FARM BILL AND CURRENT AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC 

CONDITIONS 

• The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) implementation of the Federal Agricultural Improvement and 

Reform Act of 1996; 

• Current status U.S. farm economy; • Implementation of crop and market loss assistance provided in fiscal year 2001; 

• USDA’s implementation of the Nonrecourse Marketing 

Assistance Loans and Loan Deficiency Payments provisions; 

• The impact of the continuation of the milk price support 

program on U.S. dairy producers, and viability of current 

purchase price formulas; 

• Operation of specialty crop programs; and • Ways to improve the 1996 farm bill to strengthen the 

safety net for U.S. agricultural producers. 

FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

• Administration of the Federal Crop Insurance Program, 

including implementation of crop insurance provisions contained in the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000; 

• USDA implementation of statutory provisions designed 

to reduce crop insurance program waste and improve program integrity; 

• Proposed policy options regarding insurance options for 

revenue and gross margin protection; 

• Implementation of dairy forward contracting pilot 

project and expansion of dairy options pilot program; and 

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• Implementation of the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000. 

AGRICULTURAL TRADE

• The administration’s plans for new trade agreements (Free 

Trade Area of the Americas and the FTA with Chile) and expansion of existing trade agreements affecting U.S. agriculture, 

including the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agricultural 

Agreement, and accession of countries, such as China, to the 

WTO; 

• USDA’s implementation of trade agreements and related 

issues to ensure compliance of other countries trade obligations, including: 

• Organization for Economic and Cooperative Development (OECD) negotiations on USDA’s export credit guarantees; 

• WTO dispute settlement provisions, European Union 

(EU) issues such as the EU meat hormone ban, tariff rate 

quotas, EU crop subsidies, biotechnology, and state trading 

enterprises; 

• Issues relating to the North American Free Trade 

Agreement (NAFTA), including Canada’s use of high tariffs for dairy, poultry, eggs, barley, and margarine products and Canadian exports of wheat, barley, and other agricultural commodities into the U.S.; and 

• Harmonization of sanitary and phytosanitary standards (SPS), including those provided by international organizations and incorporation of new technologies and products into SPS standards; 

• Planning for the trade title of the 2002 farm bill and Public 

Law 480, including third country monetization, maximum administrative funding levels, the Farmer-to-Farmer Program, 

and expanded authority for sales on credit; 

• Food assistance programs to ensure that program goals are 

being met in the most recent uses of the program, including 

the Global Food for Education Pilot Program; 

• Extension of trade promotion negotiating authority; 

• Implementation of agriculture sanctions reform and the expansion of sanctions reform; 

• Examination of which markets offer the greatest opportunity to increase sales of U.S. agricultural product, such as 

Asia or Latin America, and what forums are best suited to 

open those markets, such as the FTAA, APEC, or the WTO; 

• Impact of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 on U.S. 

agriculture (Africa, CBI, carousel); 

• The current status of sugar and other sweeteners including 

stuffed molasses and high fructose corn syrup especially with 

regard to Mexico and Canada; and 

• The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) as it relates to 

WTO guidelines. 

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND PROMOTION

• USDA’s implementation of the Agricultural Research, 

Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998, including 

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provisions regarding competitive and special grants and 

precision agriculture; 

• The U.S. regulatory process and foreign government’s 

process governing biotechnology relevant to production agriculture, as well as the Federal agencies responsible for 

such regulation and research, including but not limited to 

the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), 

the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); 

• Implementation of research provisions of the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000; 

• Administration of the Agricultural Research Service’s 

research stations and worksites; 

• Administration of USDA’s agricultural marketing and 

promotion programs; and 

• Federal efforts to facilitate research and development of 

aquacultural enterprises, specifically focusing on the activities of the Joint Committee on Aquaculture, chaired by 

the Secretary of Agriculture and including the Secretaries 

of Interior and Commerce. 

CONSERVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT

• Budget and program activities of USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS); 

• NRCS administration of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program; 

• The regulatory activities of the NRCS and the EPA regarding concentrated animal feeding operations (including 

safe harbor agreements, proposed rules, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits) and their 

impact on the livestock industry and other agricultural 

producers; 

• EPA’s final rules on total maximum daily loads and 

their effects of agricultural producers; 

• EPA’s plan of action regarding hypoxia in the Gulf of 

Mexico; 

• Administration of the CRP and Conservation Reserve 

Enhancement Programs and related issues such as buffers, 

filterstrips and continuous signup; 

• Implementation of the Small Watershed Rehabilitation 

Act; 

• Potential impacts of the EPA’s National Ambient Air 

Quality for ozone and particulate matter on agricultural 

producers; 

• Potential consequences for production agriculture in the 

United States should the mandates contained in the Kyoto 

Protocol to the United Nations 

• Framework Convention on Climate Change be implemented by treaty, law, or regulation; 

• Impact of regulatory activities carried out pursuant to 

the Endangered Species Act, or any proposed legislative 

changes to such Act, on agricultural producers; 

• Impact of laws or regulations relative to the rights of 

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tions that restrict or prohibit lawful activities that affect 

the value of private property; 

• Impact of EPA’s regulatory activity relative to methyl 

bromide on production agriculture in the U.S.; 

• EPA’s implementation of the Food Quality Protection 

Act (FQPA); and 

• Impact of U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision regarding isolated wetlands and the migratory bird rule and the 

effects on inland wetlands. 

U.S. FOREST SERVICE ADMINISTRATION

• United States Forest Service (USFS) management of 

the National Forest System, including the agency’s fiscal 

and financial accountability, strategic planning and performance measurement under the Government Performance and Results Act, efforts to address the nation’s declining forest health, and Federal laws and regulations affecting the management of private forest lands; 

• USFS management of public lands under its jurisdiction, including a review of agency policy governing grazing 

and other uses of these lands which require users to secure 

a permit; 

• Impacts of implementation delay in last-minute regulations affecting Federal lands, including the forest roadless 

policy, transportation policy, and planning regulations; 

• Impact of the Southern Forests Assessment, an interagency study on the sustainability of southern forest practices; 

• Review of programs that strengthen and support private forestland management; and 

• Review of the USFS/Bureau of Land Management report on co-location and combination of services and operations. 

USDA GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

• Implementation of the Freedom to E-File Act; 

• Implementation and streamlining of USDA’s Common 

Computing Environment; 

• Administration of USDA operations, including reorganization efforts, administrative convergence, management 

improvements, compliance with the Government Performance and Results Act, and the impact on client services; 

• Implementation of USDA’s Civil Rights settlement; and 

• Confidentiality of information provided to USDA by agricultural producers. 

FARM CREDIT, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, AND THE RURAL ECONOMY

• Farm credit legislation expiring in 2002; 

• Farm Credit Administration’s (FCA) regulatory responsibilities regarding the Farm Credit System, as well as 

their individual and collective efforts to ensure the System’s financial soundness; 

• Availability of credit to agricultural producers in light 

of low commodity prices; 

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• Review of the FCA’s national charter proposal and its 

potential effects on the viability of the Farm Credit System; 

• Review of a report from the Center for the Study of 

Rural America (‘‘Beyond Agriculture New Policies for 

Rural America’’, Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank); 

• Impact of the rural equity investment legislative proposal; 

• Status of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service’s 

Business and Industry loan program; 

• Potential impact of electrical industry deregulation on 

agricultural producers and rural residents; 

• Implementation of rural development policies and authorities provided in the Federal Agriculture Improvement 

and Reform Act of 1996; 

• Implementation of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000; and 

• Implementation of rural satellite bill to ensure that implementation regulations are upholding the stated in intent of Congress and there is sufficient local participation 

in the decision-making process. 

WELFARE REFORM AND FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS

• Administration of the food stamp program and the replacement for cash welfare programs (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)), which expire 2002, including: 

• The simplified food stamp program and waiver authority provided to states to ensure that states have the necessary flexibility to simplify the program; 

• Food stamp program expansion done by regulation in 

November 2000 (such as non-citizen eligibility and transitional food stamp benefits); 

• Harmonization of TANF and food stamp programs by 

states, especially the application procedures and work requirements; 

• Implementation of work requirements and sanctions for 

able-bodied individuals and use of waivers by states to 

allow able-bodied persons, aged eighteen to fifty, to receive 

benefits; 

• Funding levels for work programs for able-bodied individuals versus other individuals; 

• Implementation of the state’s use of electronic benefits 

transfer (EBT) systems to improve the distribution of food 

benefits (all states must implement EBT by 2002); 

• Effectiveness of provisions designed to curb food stamp 

trafficking and fraud; 

• Effectiveness of the food stamp quality control system; 

• Implementation and funding levels for the Emergency 

Food Assistance program, formerly known as TEFAP and 

other commodity distribution programs; and 

• Nutrition monitoring oversight. 

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FOOD SAFETY, MARKETING, AND MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES

• USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service’s administration 

of the meat and poultry inspection laws and the Food and 

Drug Administration’s food inspection activities, including 

seafood and seafood products to ensure that policies and 

resources are focused on developing scientifically sound 

systems for food safety assurance; 

• USDA’s efforts to educate consumers regarding safe 

food handling practices, the development of pre-exposure 

and post-exposure interventions to reduce the frequency 

and severity of food borne illnesses, expanded research and 

development of pathogen reduction technologies, as well as 

streamlined, science-based policies relative to assessment 

and approval of food safety technologies; 

• USDA’s implementation of new protocols for meat, poultry, eggs, or seafood safety inspection, including the implementation of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point 

(HACCP) for medium and small sized plants; 

• Impact of lawsuits challenging aspects of food safety inspection modernization efforts including authority to establish and enforce microbiological performance standards 

and HACCP based inspection models; 

• The issue of new drug development, approval, and 

availability for animal agriculture as well as the implementation of the Animal Drug Availability Act; 

• USDA’s proposed rule on organic standards; 

• USDA’s implementation of mandatory livestock price reporting; 

• Effectiveness of the Grain Inspection, Packers and 

Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) in monitoring the potential for market manipulation in the livestock industry; 

• Concentration of agribusiness and the potential impact 

on agricultural producers; 

• Adequacy of agricultural labor and the agricultural 

guest worker program, H2A; 

• Review implementation of Plant Protection Act of 2000; 

• Current functioning of animal health protection programs and legislative proposals to consolidate and modernize legislative authorities; 

• Current state of readiness to deal with emerging and 

exotic animal and plant diseases as well as threats of intentional introduction of animal and plant diseases and 

food borne pathogens; 

• Federal efforts to reduce threats to human, animal, and 

plant health due to predatory and invasive species; 

• Impact of judicial settlements to expand applicability of 

animal care programs to mice, rats, and birds used in research; and 

• Proposals to expand applicability of animal care programs to gamebirds. 

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II. COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES DURING THE 107TH CONGRESS 

A. MAIN LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

The Committee on Agriculture reported or otherwise considered 

a variety of bills in the 107th Congress covering many of the diverse areas within its jurisdictional interest. However, its principal 

efforts in the first and second session of the 107th Congress were 

devoted to developing the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act 

(H.R. 2646), commonly referred to as the ‘‘farm bill’’. After holding more than 10 hearings across the country and five 

hearings in Washington, DC, during the 106th Congress, the committee began the process of building consensus on farm policy in 

the 107th Congress by convening January 31, 2001, to examine the 

final report of the Commission on 21st Century Production Agriculture. This Commission was created in the 1996 farm bill to complete a comprehensive review regarding the current status of agriculture, taking into account economic risk, food security, trade, 

international competitiveness of U.S. production, farmland values, 

producer incomes, and regulatory and tax relief for farmers and 

ranchers. 

Shortly after this forum, the committee began a series of hearings (14 in all) on the future of farm policy that challenged commodity and farm groups to provide detailed policy proposals, as 

well as how their proposals would affect related industries, impact 

America’s ability to move products in the world market, how it 

would comport with U.S. trade agreements and the impact on the 

Federal budget and overall spending on farm programs. (Note.—For 

further discussion on the hearings relating to the farm bill, see ‘‘D. 

Oversight’’ and committee hearing Serial No. 107–2.) 

Over 15 commodity and farm groups met this challenge and 

helped give the committee the tools to shape a four-page concept 

paper that was based upon these specific proposals.Also instrumental to the concept paper were hearings (18 in all) before the 

committee and its subcommittees that focused on trade, forestry, 

conservation, nutrition, credit, research and rural development. 

(Note.—For further discussion on the hearings relating to the farm 

bill, see ‘‘D. Oversight’’ and Committee hearing Serial No. 107–10.) 

H.R. 2646 was introduced on July 26, 2001 and enacted into Public Law 107–171 on May 13, 2002. (Note.— For a description of P.L 

107–171, see under ‘‘C. Digest of Bills Within the Jurisdiction of 

the Committee on Agriculture on Which Some Action Has Been 

Taken’’.) 

Other major activities of the committee during the 107th Congress included the following: 

Economic Assistance 

Prior to enactment of the farm bill, the committee provided $5.5 

billion in economic assistance to farm producers for the 2001 crop 

year. These producers were in their fourth year of economic hardship that ranked among the deepest in our Nation’s history along 

with the Great Depression, the post-World War I and II recessions 

and the financial ruin of the 1980s. 

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tinued the slump that started with the Asian financial crisis and 

tariffs charged on our agricultural exports remained high, averaging five times those levied by the U.S. (Note.— For further discussion see Public Law 107–25 under ‘‘C. Digest of Bills Within the 

Jurisdiction of the Committee on Agriculture on Which Some Action Has Been Taken’’.) 

Trade 

On August 6, 2002, the President signed into law trade promotion authority (TPA), to negotiate future trade agreements. 

Many commodity and food industry groups favor TPA because it 

will give U.S. trade negotiators greater credibility and facilitate the 

passage of legislation to implement future trade agreements. These 

agreements include negotiations within World Trade Organization 

(WTO) that the committee is closely monitoring, to further liberalize trade in agriculture and other economic sectors; the Free 

Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) which the committee held a 

hearing on May 23, 2001; and negotiations for potential trade 

agreements for Chile and Singapore. 

The farm bill (P.L.107–171) also included a trade title that 

amended and extended export and food aid programs through fiscal 

year 2007. (Note.— For further discussion, see Public Law 107–171 

and Public Law 107–210 under ‘‘C. Digest of Bills Within the Jurisdiction of the Committee on Agriculture on Which Some Action Has 

Been Taken’’.) 

Homeland Security 

Pursuant to H.Res. 449, as passed by the House of Representatives, the Committee on Agriculture met on July 11, 2002 and submitted its recommendations to the Select Committee on Homeland 

Security with regard to H.R. 5005, the Homeland Security Act of 

2002. These recommendations included the means for using a specialized group of USDA inspectors for homeland security at U.S. 

ports of entry, maintaining protection for rural agriculture against 

imported animal and plant diseases. The responsibility for operation and maintenance of USDA facilities at Plum Island Animal 

Disease Center (PIADC) were also transferred to the new Department of Homeland Security. This transfer does not include transfer 

of personnel or program at PIADC which will remain a function of 

the USDA. (Note.— For further discussion, see P.L. 107–296 under 

‘‘C. Digest of Bills Within the Jurisdiction of the Committee on Agriculture on Which Some Action Has Been Taken’’.) 

Bioterrorism 

Since September 11, 2001, much attention has focused on assuring that food and the U.S. agricultural production system are adequately protected from bioterrorism. On June 12, 2002, the President signed into law the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism 

Preparedness and Response Act (Public Law 107–188). 

This act authorizes such sums as may be necessary for enhanced 

Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspection activities in 

fiscal year 2003 and beyond that is responsible for inspecting most 

meat, poultry and processed egg products for safety, wholesomeness, and proper labeling. 

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The measure also authorizes $30 million to increase Animal and 

Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) border inspection activities, create closer working relations with State and private veterinarians, and to establish an integrated FSIS/APHIS computer 

tracking and record-keeping system for livestock and meat imports. 

To help prevent bioterrorism and to establish a national database of dangerous pathogens, the act requires the HHS Secretary 

to impose new registration requirements on all possessors of the 36 

biological agents and toxins most dangerous to humans and mandates tough new safety and security requirements. The act also 

grants authority to USDA to similarly regulate those agents that 

are most devastating to crops and livestock. Additionally, the act 

creates tough new criminal penalties to enforce both of these important new regulatory regimes. (Note.— For further discussion see 

Public Law 107–188 under ‘‘C. Digest of Bills Within the Jurisdiction of the Committee on Agriculture on Which Some Action Has 

Been Taken’’.) 

The Food Stamp Program and Other Nutrition Programs 

The Food Stamp Program and other nutrition programs were last 

renewed as part of the 1996 farm bill, but with several program 

changes included in the 1996 welfare reform law (P.L. 104–193). 

However, food stamp reauthorization has more typically been part 

of the reauthorization cycle for the omnibus farm bill, and reauthorization and reform of the Food Stamp program are included in 

this year’s farm bill (P.L. 107–171). Action on food stamps as part 

of the farm bill has significant effects on welfare reform decisions 

because the Food Stamp program and its recipient population overlap TANF (and Medicaid) and because food stamps are an important source of continuing support for working families (including 

those leaving TANF). 

Amendments that ease Federal controls over and add State options to food stamp rules formed a major part of this year’s farm 

bill. But States’ control over food stamps (and other assistance program) rules also has become part of the welfare reform reauthorization debate. The administration requested—and the welfare reform reauthorization bill approved by the House (H.R. 4737) includes—changes in law establishing new Federal waiver authority 

that would allow States to set aside or change Federal food stamp 

rules (and those of other assistance programs) in order to coordinate/integrate several major programs for the needy. (Note.— For 

further discussion, see P.L. 107–171 and H.R. 4737 under ‘‘C. Digest of Bills Within the Jurisdiction of the Committee on Agriculture on Which Some Action Has Been Taken’’.) 

B. STATISTICAL SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES

(1) Statistics on bills referred to the Committee on Agriculture 

Number of bills referred:

House bills .............................................................................................................. 244

Senate bills ............................................................................................................. 13

House joint resolutions .......................................................................................... 0

House concurrent resolutions ................................................................................ 8

Senate concurrent resolutions .............................................................................. 1 

House resolutions ................................................................................................... 1

Total ............................................................................................................... 267 

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2 Note. ‘‘Similar or identical bills, and bills having reference to each other, are indicated by 

the number in parenthesis. 

Disposition of bills containing items under the jurisdiction of the Committee on 

Agriculture 

Bills enacted into law ............................................................................................ 18 

Bills acted on by the committee included in other bills that became law ......... 0

Bills vetoed ............................................................................................................. 0 

Bills acted on by both Houses, but not enacted .................................................. 1

Bills passed by the House but not considered by the Senate ............................. 7

Concurrent resolutions passed .............................................................................. 0 

Bills reported to the House but not considered ................................................... 8

Bills defeated in the House ................................................................................... 0

(2) Statistics on hearings and markups

Open business 

meeting 

Washington 

hearings Field hearings Total 

Full committee ............................................................................... 8 23 0 31 

Subcommittees: 

General Farm Commodities and Risk Management ............. 0 2 3 5 

Livestock and Horticulture .................................................... 0 2 0 2 

Specialty Crops and Foreign Agriculture Programs ............. 0 3 0 3 

Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research .... 0 8 1 9 

Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry 0 14 0 14

Total .................................................................................. 8 52 4 64 

C. DIGEST OF BILLS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON

WHICH ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN 2

1. Bills enacted into law 

Public Law 107–9 (S. 700) 

To establish a Federal interagency task force for the purpose of 

coordinating actions to prevent the outbreak of bovine spongiform 

encephalopathy (commonly known as ‘‘mad cow disease’’) and footand mouth disease in the United States (approved May 24, 2001). 

This Act known as the ‘‘Animal Disease Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Control Act of 2001’’ directs the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a preliminary report to specified congressional 

committees including the Committee on Agriculture, concerning: (1) 

interagency measures to assess, prevent, and control the spread of 

foot and mouth disease and bovine spongiform encephalophy (mad 

cow disease) in the United States; (2) related Federal information 

sources available to the public; and (3) the need for any additional 

legislative authority or product bans. 

Directs the Secretary, in consultation with governmental and private sector parties, to submit a final report to such committees that 

discusses such diseases: economic impacts, public and animal 

health risks, and related legislative, Federal agency, and product 

recommendations. 

Public Law 107–19 (S. 657, H.R. 1388) 

To authorize funding for the National 4–H Program Centennial 

Initiative (approved July 10, 2001). This Act authorizes appropriations of $5 million to provide a 

grant to the National 4-H Council to pay the Federal share of the 

cost of conducting a program of Nation-wide discussions through 

meetings, seminars, and listening sessions on the national, State 

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and local levels regarding strategies for youth development. The 

purpose of these meetings will be to prepare a report that summarizes suggestions and makes specific recommendations of strategies 

for youth development. The report will contain a detailed plan of 

action for carrying out these new strategies and will be provided 

to the President, Secretary of Agriculture, the Committee on Agriculture of the House and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition 

and Forestry of the Senate. 

Public Law 107–25 (H.R. 2213, S. 1246) 

To respond to the continuing economic crisis adversely affecting 

American agricultural producers (approved August 13, 2001). 

This Act known as the ‘‘Crop Year 2001 Agricultural Economic 

Assistance Act’’ provided a total of $5.5 billion in economic assistance to producers based on assistance provided for the 2000 crop 

year under the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 (Public 

Law 106–224) (ARPA). 

Specifically, the measure provided $4.6 billion in Market Loss 

Assistance to producers of AMTA crops (wheat, corn, grain sorghum, barley, oats, upland cotton, and rice); $424 million in economic assistance to producers of oilseeds (soybeans, sunflower seed, 

rapeseed, canola, safflower, flaxseed, mustard seed); $54 million in 

economic assistance to producers of peanuts; $129 million in economic assistance to producers of tobacco; $17 million in economic 

assistance to producers of wool and mohair; and $85 million in economic assistance to producers and first handlers of cottonseed. Additionally, the measure provided $169 million in assistance for specialty crops. Of the $169 million, the Act provided $10 million 

in payments to States for the processing, transportation, and distribution of commodities purchased under the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983; $26 million in grants to States to promote agriculture with $500,000 for each State and $1 million for Puerto 

Rico; and $133 million in grants to States in amounts that represent the proportional value of specialty crops in each State relative to the national value of specialty crop production. 

The Act also made a technical correction to the fiscal year 1999 

Agricultural Appropriations Act to allow the State of Georgia to use 

the indemnity funds already provided for certain producers that 

suffered economic losses in 1998 and 1999; limited total payments 

to a person for contract commodities and oilseeds under AMTA to 

$150,000; and required that all expenditures under this Act be 

made by September 30, 2001. 

Public Law 107–30 (H.R. 427, S. 254) 

To provide further protections for the watershed of the Little 

Sandy River as part of the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit, 

Oregon, and for other purposes (approved August 20, 2001). 

This Act adds about 2,890 acres of Federal lands to the Bull Run 

Watershed Management Unit in Oregon and amends current law 

to prohibit timber harvesting within the area. The measure also 

requies the reclassification of other Bureau of Land Management 

(BLM) lands within the Little Sandy Watershed. Finally, the Act 

also authorizes appropriations of $10 million for a grant to 

Clackamas County, Oregon, to support watershed restoration activities near the management unit. 

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Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646, S. 1731) 

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through 

fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes (approved May 13, 2002). 

Major provisions of the ‘‘Farm Security and Rural Investment Act 

of 2002’’ include: 

Commodity Program—3-Piece Safety Net 

Marketing Loan Provisions: This Act will continue the current 

marketing loan program at increased loan rates for all crops except 

soybeans. All production would be eligible for the marketing loan. The $5.26/bu soybean loan rate was set deliberately high in the ‘‘1996 farm bill to compensate for the fact that soybean growers did 

not receive AMTA payments. The new farm bill brings soybeans 

into the 3-piece program with other commodities, and lowers the 

loan rate to $5/bushel, a level that is considered to be equitable to 

the loan rates for other commodities. 

Sorghum is a feed grain that trades on the same market as corn, 

but has a lower loan rate that has resulted in decreased plantings 

of this crop. The new farm bill raises the sorghum loan rate to a 

level equivalent to corn. 

Direct Decoupled Payments: Amount of the direct, decoupled payment will be equal to the product of the payment rate, the payment 

acres, and the payment yield. A producer could elect to receive up 

to 50 percent of the direct payment beginning December 1 of the 

year prior to the year the crop is harvested, and the balance of the 

direct payment in October of the year the crop is harvested. 

Counter-Cyclical Payments: Counter-cyclical payments will be 

made whenever the effective price for a covered commodity is less 

than the target price. The effective price is equal to the sum of (1) 

the higher of the national average market price during the 12-

month marketing year for the commodity or the national average 

loan rate, and (2) the payment rate for direct decoupled payments 

for the commodity. The payment rate for counter-cyclical payments 

is equal to the difference between the target price and the effective 

price for the commodity. The payment amount for counter-cyclical 

payments is the product of the payment rate, the payment acres, 

and the payment yield. If for example, market prices are above target prices (as they would have been in 1996), the producer would 

not receive a payment and there would be no Government expenditures. 

For counter-cyclical payments, a producer can receive up to 35 

percent of the projected payment in October of the year the crop 

is harvested; an additional 35 percent beginning in February of the 

following year; and the balance after the end of the 12-month marketing year for the specific crop.

LOAN RATES, DIRECT PAYMENT RATES AND TARGET PRICES 

Crop $/Unit 

Loan rates Direct rates Target prices 

Current 

2002 Farm Bill 2002 

AMTA 

2002 Farm 

bill 1995 

2002 Farm Bill 

(2002–2003) (2004–2007) (2002–2003) (2004–2007) 

Wheat ......... Bu. 2.58 2.80 2.75 0.46 0.52 4.00 3.86 3.92

Corn ........... Bu. 1.89 1.98 1.95 0.26 0.28 2.75 2.60 2.63 

Sorghum ..... Bu. 1.71 1.98 1.95 0.31 0.35 2.61 2.54 2.57 

Barley ......... Bu. 1.65 1.88 1.85 0.19 0.24 2.36 2.21 2.24 

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LOAN RATES, DIRECT PAYMENT RATES AND TARGET PRICES—Continued

Crop $/Unit 

Loan rates Direct rates Target prices 

Current 

2002 Farm Bill 2002 

AMTA 

2002 Farm 

bill 1995 

2002 Farm Bill 

(2002–2003) (2004–2007) (2002–2003) (2004–2007) 

Oats ........... Bu. 1.21 1.35 1.33 0.02 0.024 1.45 1.40 1.44 

Up. Cotton .. Lb. 0.5192 0.5200 0.5200 0.554 0.0667 0.7290 0.7240 0.7240 

Rice ............ Cwt. 6.50 6.50 6.50 2.05 2.35 10.71 10.50 10.50 

Soybeans .... Bu. 5.26 5.00 5.00 None 0.44 None 5.80 5.80 

Minor Oilseeds.Lb. 0.093 0.096 0.093 None 0.0080 None 0.0980 0.1010

Other Details 

Base Update: Allows producers to retain their current AMTA 

base acres and add oilseed acres in a limited manner, or to update 

base acres using 1998–2001 acres planted and prevented planted to 

all covered commodities. 

Updated Payment yield: Allows producers who choose to update 

base acreage to the average of 1998–2001 plantings, the option to 

update yields for counter-cyclical payments only. The producer may 

choose to update using 70 percent of the difference between current 

AMTA yields and a full yield update based on 1998–2001 yields on 

planted acreage or 93.5 percent of 1998–2001 yields on planted 

acreage. Provides a ‘‘plug’’ of 75 percent of the county average yield 

for years in which the actual farm yield is less than the county average yield. The yield choice is applicable to all covered commodities on the farm. 

Soybeans and other Oilseeds Payment Yield before update: Payment yields for a farm are established by determining the average 

yield from 1998 through 2001, excluding years where the acreage 

planted to the crop was zero. Provides a ‘‘plug’’ of 75 percent of the 

county average yield for years in which the actual farm yield is less 

than the county average yield. The 4-year average is then reduced 

(approximately 22 percent) to reflect the yields between 1981–1985 

and 1998–2001. The reduction is required to provide a yield equivalent to the other covered commodities for which their yield was established between 1981–85. 

Payment limits: The new farm bill continues the limit on direct 

payments at $40,000; Adds a $65,000 limit on the newly formed 

counter-cyclical payments; Reduces limit on LDPs and MLGs from 

$150,000 to $75,000; Contains a separate payment limitation for 

the Peanut Program; Retains current rules on spouses, 3-entities, 

and actively engaged requirement. Adopts a $2.5 million adjusted 

gross income cap on eligibility for participation in farm programs; 

Retains the use of generic certificates in the loan program. The 

total dollar limitation is reduced from $460,000 in current law to 

$360,000 in the new farm bill. 

The Act also creates a new commission to study and make recommendations regarding farm program payment limitations and 

the impact of payment limit policy changes on farm income, land 

values and agribusiness infrastructure. 

Other Commodities 

Peanuts: The Act recognizes changes occurring in the peanut 

market and makes a historic market-oriented change to the Peanut 

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Program that will help protect our domestic peanut industry for 

the future. In addition to the increased political pressure, the program is now facing increased burdens from imports as tariff protections decline under NAFTA and GATT. The Act makes the Peanut 

Program similar to the program of other program crops. 

The Act terminates the marketing quota program and compensates the quota holders for the loss of the quota asset value at 

$0.11 per pound per year for 5 years. This equates to a $220 per 

ton payment for each of the years 2002–06. 

The Act provides a marketing loan at $355 per ton. In addition 

producers with peanut base would receive a direct decoupled payment at $36 per ton and counter cyclical program with a target 

price of $495 per ton 

Peanut acres and payment yields will be based upon actual production history along with actual planted and prevented planted 

acres for the period 1998 through 2001. 

The Act protects quota owners as well as improving the safety 

net for other peanut producers. In addition, producers will no 

longer have to be out $200-$240 to lease quota. For example, a peanut producer with 50 acres producing 1 ton of quota peanuts per 

acre under the current program and having an identical base and 

yield under the new program would compare as follows:

Current program: Per ton ............................................................................... $610 

New program: 

Loan rate of $355 × 50 acres × 1 ton per acre ....................................... $17,750

$495 target¥$355 marketing loan=$140

$140 × 50 acres × 1 ton × 85% ................................................................. $ 5,950

Total ....................................................................................................... $23,700

$23,700 divided by 50 tons = $474 plus $220 per ton quota buyout ........... $694

Dairy: The Act balances interests of dairy producers from all regions of the country and has been endorsed by majority of organizations representing dairy producers and processors. 

The Act establishes new 31⁄2 year National Dairy Program to provide assistance to all U.S. producers. The program will provide a 

Federal payment each month equal to 45 percent of the difference 

between $16.94 and the Boston class I price. Payments are made 

on up to 2.4 million pounds of current monthly production for a 

producer annually. 

The Act extends the milk price support program at $9.90 per cwt. 

through 2011 providing a continuation of the safety net program 

that has served dairy producers for more than 50 years. 

The Act assists dairy exports through the Dairy Export Incentive 

Program (DEIP). This program is used to help U.S. dairy products 

meet competition from subsidizing countries, especially the European Union. Products eligible for DEIP are whole milk powder, 

nonfat dry milk, butterfat and cheese. 

The Act continues the highly successful Fluid Milk Processor 

Promotion and Education Program and provides authority for the 

separate Dairy Promotion and Research Program to enable the 

Dairy Board to assess importers of dairy products in the same 

manner as domestic producers. 

Pulse Crops: The Act, for the first time, establishes marketing 

loans and loan deficiency payments for small chickpeas, lentils and 

dry peas at the following loan rates:

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Pulse Crops: The Act, for the first time, establishes marketing 

loans and loan deficiency payments for small chickpeas, lentils and 

dry peas at the following loan rates:

Small chickpeas Lentils Dry peas 

2002–2003 $/cwt 2004–2007 $/cwt 2002–2003 $/cwt 2004–2007 $/cwt 2002–2003 $/cwt 2004–2007 $/cwt 

$7.56 $7.43 $11.94 $11.72 $6.33 $6.22 

Sugar: Sugar producers have not been immune to the problem of 

low prices. Wholesale-refined sugar prices have been running at, or 

near, 22-year lows for most of the past 2 years. The main culprit 

for these low prices is oversupply, caused by increased imports 

from Canada and Mexico and increased domestic production. The 

new farm bill addresses these problems in two ways: 

The Act reduces the burden on producers by lowering CCC interest rates on price support loans and eliminates the marketing assessment on sugar. 

The Act reestablishes the no-net-cost feature of the program by 

authorizing a Payment-in-Kind Program and marketing allotments 

and eliminates the one-cent a pound loan forfeiture penalty and 

gives authority to the Secretary to establish quota allotments. 

Honey: To aid honey producers and provide them with a safety 

net in times of poor market conditions, the Act creates a marketing 

assistance loan program similar to that of other program commodities. The Act also provides producers with price support loans or 

loan deficiency payments with a loan rate of $0.60 per pound. 

Wool and Mohair: The wool and mohair industry has suffered 

from a depressed fiber market. The Act establishes a marketing assistance loan program for wool and mohair similar to that traditionally provided for program commodities. 

The Act also provides marketing loans or loan deficiency pay- ments based on a loan rate of $1 per pound for graded wool, $.40 

per pound for non-graded wool, $4.20 per pound for mohair and 

$.40 per pound for unshorn pelts. 

Fruits and Vegetables: The Act helps ensure economic stability 

within the specialty crop sector by retaining the prohibition on 

planting fruits and vegetables on contract acres, helping with international trade via providing technical assistance to combat trade 

barriers as well as increasing funding for the Market Access Program, and significantly increasing funding for conservation programs utilized by the fruit and vegetable industry, including targeted spending for water conservation assistance. It also helps provide greater protection to our farmers by streamlining the Animal 

Plant Health Inspection Service’s ability to respond to plant and 

animal pest and disease emergencies. 

Apples: The Act provides assistance for apple producers who have 

suffered low market prices. 

Protection from Domestic Competition: The Act retains the planting restriction on fruits and vegetables on program crop acres. 

Specialty Crop Purchases: The Act increases carryover-spending 

authority for section 32 commodity purchases. Directs commodity 

purchases by requiring not less than $200 million of section 32 

funds per year to be used to purchase fruits and vegetables and 

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other specialty food crops. At least $50 million of that amount is 

to be used for fresh fruits and vegetables for schools through the 

DoD Fresh Program. 

Market Access Program: The Act increases the Market Access 

Program (MAP) from $90 million to $200 million per year by 2006. 

This program aids in the creation, expansion, and maintenance of 

foreign markets for U.S. agricultural products and is very important to the fruit and vegetable industry. 

Technical Assistance Specialty Crop (TASC): The Act creates a 

Technical Assistance Specialty Crop (TASC) fund ($19 million over 

10 years) to address the barriers to exports that U.S. producers of 

specialty crops face. The purpose of TASC is to provide direct assistance through public and private sector projects to facilitate increased exports of U.S. specialty crops within the global marketplace. 

Conservation Programs: The Act increases conservation funding 

by 80 percent overall with significant increases going to EQIP, the 

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) and 

the Farmland Protection Program (FPP). In addition, the new farm 

bill includes increased funding in EQIP to address ground water 

conservation issues, including cost share for more efficient irrigation systems. 

Seniors Farmers’ Farmers Market Nutrition Program: The Act 

provided $5 million in 2002 and $15 million per year thereafter for 

the Seniors Farmers’ Market Program—a program administered 

through States that provides vouchers, or coupons to seniors to 

purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets. 

Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program: The Secretary of Agriculture 

is required to establish a 1-year pilot program to make fresh and 

dried fruits and vegetables available in 25 schools in four States. 

Funding is authorized up to $6 million for the purchase of fresh 

and dried fruits and vegetables. 

Nutrition Information and Awareness Pilot Program: The Secretary is authorized to set up a cost-share pilot program aimed at 

increasing the domestic consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables 

and conveying related health promotion messages. 

Conservation 

The Act not only brings predictability to Federal farm policy but 

also greatly expands and improves our soil and water conservation 

programs. As conservation programs have become popular with 

farmers, they also have become important to taxpayers. The Act responds to the demand for increased protection of our soil, air, 

water, and wildlife. While the 2002 farm bill builds on the current 

voluntary incentive programs that have proven to work, farmers 

and ranchers will have the opportunity to participate in new conservation programs. 

The Federal investment in soil and water conservation programs 

is increased by more than 80 percent above current program levels. 

This will provide producers with more options to implement progressive conservation practices on their land, with the backing of 

increased technical assistance to producers using government or 

private contractors. 

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The Act makes needed changes to the CRP and EQIP programs 

to make them more usable and accessible to all producers in all regions of the country. Current conservation programs were enhanced to ensure they meet the needs of producers of livestock, row 

crops, and fruits and vegetables. Additionally, the Act responds to 

producers who expressed a great desire for a Grasslands Reserve 

Program to provide producers with incentive payments for managed grazing. Producers also have the option of participating in the 

new Conservation Security Program. 

The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) would be reauthorized 

through 2007. This program has proven popular with producers 

wishing to voluntarily set aside environmentally sensitive land. 

The CRP has saved soil and, thus, has helped improve water quality by keeping sediment out of our streams and waterways. It has 

been a boon to wildlife, especially upland game birds, by retiring 

large blocks of land in the Great Plains States. 

The Act increases the enrollment cap from 36.4 million acres to 

39.2 million acres and permits harvesting of biomass for energy on 

CRP acreage with a reduction in rental rate. The Act also retains 

priority areas and expands wetlands pilot to 1 million acres with 

all States eligible. The measure makes land on which surface or 

groundwater is conserved eligible for enrollment and makes land 

currently enrolled in the CRP eligible for re-enrollment. The Act 

also requires the Secretary to conduct a rulemaking to achieve a 

balance of conservation interests in soil erosion, water quality and 

wildlife habitat in determining the acceptability of contract offers. 

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is reauthorized through 2007. This program has been a popular program 

among producers and has been tremendously over-subscribed by a 

ratio of 5 to1, lacking sufficient funding to meet producer needs. 

Many producers expressed great interest in expanding this program that will provide them with cost-share and incentive payments to perform multiple land management practices and promote 

the enhancement of soil, water, air and other resources. Priority 

areas that have arbitrarily directed funding to producers in one region and excluded producers in another have been eliminated, as 

EQIP is a national program intended for all producers. Furthermore, this program will assist producers in complying with Government regulations. 

The program level is phased up from $200 million annually to 

reach $1.3 billion annually, an increase of more than 6-fold, with 

livestock producers receiving 60 percent of annual funding, and 

crop producers receiving the other 40 percent. 

The water conservation program provides a total of $600 million 

for cost-share incentives and assistance for efforts to conserve 

ground and surface water. Of this amount, $50 million is reserved 

specifically to assist producers in the Klamath Basin. 

The measure provides explicit authority for the Secretary to implement an incentives payment program for producers of annual 

and perennial crops, such as tree nuts or fruits. 

The Act also places an emphasis on residue, nutrient, pest, 

invasive species, and air quality management. 

The Act addresses the concerns of smaller producers and socially 

disadvantaged producers, and allows EQIP contracts to be from 1 

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to 10 years in length with producers receiving payment the same 

year in which they sign the contract. 

The Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) is reauthorized through 

2007 and provides producers with payments for wetland easements 

as well as with cost-share payments to implement plans to restore 

an area to the original wetland condition. 

The Act also increases the enrollment cap from a total of 

1,075,000 million acres to 2.275 million acres. 

The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) is reauthorized 

through 2007. WHIP is the primary mechanism to provide technical assistance and cost-share payments to establish and improve 

fish and wildlife habitat primarily found on private lands. Since 

1996, approximately $62.5 million has been spent through this program to provide cost-share payments on 1.6 million acres. The Act 

provided WHIP with a much needed funding increase as the previous funds were exhausted after the first few years of the 1996 

farm bill. 

The Farmland Protection Program (FPP) is reauthorized through 

2007. This program has been popular as it protects valuable agricultural lands and green space from the threat of urban sprawl. 

Since 1996, this program has provided $53.4 million to protect 

108,000 acres. The new funding total of $985 million is nearly a 20-

fold increase over the amount committed to this program since the 

last farm bill. The measure also makes agricultural land that contains historic or archeological resources eligible. 

The Grassland Reserve Program authorizes up to 2 million acres 

of virgin and improved pastureland to be enrolled. The program encourages common grazing practices done in various regions of the 

country or for a particular type of livestock operation which may 

include rotational grazing. The program will also help to enhance 

wildlife habitat and prevent tracts of land from being subdivided 

for development. This Act provides $254 million in total funding for 

this program and provides 1 million acres to native grass and 1 

million acres devoted to restored grasslands. The program would be 

divided 40/60 between agreements of 10, 15, or 20 years and agreements and easements for 30-years and permanent easements. 

The Small Watershed Dam Restoration is funded at $275 million. 

More than 10,000 small flood prevention dams have provided conservation and economic benefits to much of rural America and are 

in need of rehabilitation. The Act provides essential funding for the 

rehabilitation of aging small watershed impoundments that have 

been constructed over the past 50 years. 

The Conservation Security Program is a new national incentive 

payment program that rewards producers for maintaining and increasing farm and ranch stewardship practices. The farm bill estimates $2 billion for this program over a 10-year period. 

Underserved States: This program was started in the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 and is continued with a total 

funding level of $50 million. 

Desert Terminal Lakes: The Act provides $200 million in funding 

to help conserve desert terminal lakes. These funds cannot be used 

for the purchase or lease of water rights. 

Protection of Private Information: Provides producers participating in conservation programs with protection against the release 

of confidential information by the agency. 

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Rural Development and Value-Added Agriculture 

The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 makes significant investments in, and improvements to our rural development programs. These programs are important to sustaining rural 

communities by investing in programs that will aid in the development of rural infrastructure and create jobs in rural areas. 

Broadband service for rural areas has been a great concern to 

many individuals living in rural America. This Act includes a total 

of $100 million to provide loans and loan guarantees to allow rural 

consumers to receive high-speed, high-quality broadband services. 

The farm bill provides $80 million for rural residents in unserved 

or underserved areas to access their local television stations. 

Value Added Market Development Grants have been expanded to 

meet producers’ interests in start-up farmer-owned value added 

processing facilities while establishing resource centers to assist 

producers in value-added endeavors. Knowing the importance of 

enabling producers to capture more of the value of their commodities, the farm bill significantly increases this program by: (1) increasing value-added funding from a total of $15 million to $40 million per fiscal year through 2007; (2) increasing participation in the 

program by allowing broader standards of eligibility so agricultural 

producer groups and business ventures largely owned by producers 

can compete for grants designed to develop value-added products or 

markets; and (3) encouraging grants to be used to assist in the development of agricultural-based renewable energy sources. 

Drinking Water Assistance Grants—Of annual appropriations 

made for the water and waste disposal grant program, 3 to 5 percent will be directed to address the ongoing needs of rural communities that may have difficulty providing safe and adequate quantities of drinking water to their residents. 

The farm bill provides $360 million to fund pending applications 

for water and waste disposal system grants and loans, with priority 

to water systems. 

The Act increases the current loan limit from $25 million to $40 

million for the Business and Industry Lending Program for projects 

in rural areas. Over the years, the needs for debt capital in small 

cities and rural communities have expanded, and inflation has 

eroded the purchasing power of the current loan limit of $25 million, thus the need to increase this amount to $40 million. 

The Rural Strategic Investment Program provides planning and 

innovation grants of up to $3 million to assist certified Regional Investment Boards, develop and implement a rural strategic and economic development plan for a particular rural area. Regional 

Boards will be certified and regional plans will be approved by the 

National Board on Rural America. The Act provides $100 million, 

which will be used for planning and innovation grants. 

The Rural Business Investment Program provides $280 million 

in guarantees for rural business investment companies to provide 

equity investments for businesses in rural areas. 

The Rural Firefighters and Emergency Personnel Grant Program 

will provide $50 million in grants to train rural firefighters and 

emergency personnel and improve training facilities. 

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Trade and Export Promotion 

The farm bill recognizes how critically important international 

trade is to U.S. producers. Forty percent of U.S. commodities go 

into the export market, and in order to sustain profitability for U.S. 

producers, this market must be expanded. 

The entire Act is designed to comport with U.S. international 

trade obligations under the WTO, and thereby to promote more 

free and fair trade for the future. 

Title III of the Act makes substantial investments in programs 

designed to aid in the creation, expansion, and maintenance of foreign markets for U.S. agricultural products and to share America’s 

bounty with the needy in developing countries. The Market Access Program funding is increased by $650 million 

over ten years for the promotion of value added agricultural products in international markets. Currently funded at $90 million, 

MAP will be increased to $100 million in fiscal year 2002, $110 

million in fiscal year 2003, $125 million in fiscal year 2004, $140 

million in fiscal year 2005 and $200 million for fiscal years fiscal 

year 2006–07. 

The Act provides $308 million over 10 years on the Food for 

Progress Program. Funding caps for transportation and administrative caps are increased and a minimum level of commodities to 

be purchased for food aid programs is established. 

The Act also reauthorizes the Food for Peace Program (P.L. 480) 

and makes program improvements relating to transportation, shipping and handling of U.S. agricultural commodities to developing 

countries and to streamlined program management. The minimum 

amount of commodities to be purchased for this food aid program 

is increased and program for stockpiling and distribution of shelfstable pre-packaged foods for food aid is reauthorized. The farmerto-farmer program, with an additional focus on African and Caribbean countries, is reauthorized. 

The Act funds the Foreign Market Development Program (FMD) at $67 million over 10 years. FMD funding is increased from $27.5 

million per year to $34.5 million per year. A continued significant 

emphasis on the promotion of value added agricultural products 

into emerging markets is also included in the substitute. The Act provides $100 million to continue the McGovern-Dole 

International Food for Education and Nutrition Pilot Program 

through fiscal year 2003. After 2003, the program is reauthorized 

through fiscal year 2007 with funding subject to appropriations. 

The substitute vests authority in the President to determine which 

agency (USDA or USAID) administers and runs the program. 

Research 

Research is the key to keeping U.S. producers competitive in the 

world market. Through technology, producers can realize new production efficiencies, minimize their production risks, and ensure a 

safer, higher quality, and more affordable final product. The Farm 

Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 recognizes the critical 

need for research and makes a significant new investment in research programs that will help reap rewards for producers and society for many years to come. 

The Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems (IFAFS) 

established in the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education 

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Reauthorization Act of 1997 was funded at $120 million per year 

through 2003 as a mandatory program. The initiative is designed 

to promote on-the-ground solutions for American producers and 

consumers. Further, it addresses critical issues, such as, plant and 

animal genomics, food safety, biobased products, and natural resources management. 

The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 extends 

the Initiative beyond its current sunset date of 2003 and incrementally increases mandatory funding for the Initiative to $200 million 

annually by fiscal year 2007. Permanent budgetary baseline is established for this program at the $200 million per year for each fiscal year 2007, and beyond. 

Forestry 

The Act establishes and acknowledges forestry as a viable mainstay of communities across the United States. As our Nation’s public lands become more and more difficult to access for their products as well as recreational values, there is a growing dependence 

on private, non-industrial forest landowners to provide these necessary commodities demanded by a growing population. 

In 1996, timber products were the second highest valued agricultural crop in the United States. The forestry title strengthens the 

commitment of Congress to sustainable forest management practices. 

The farm bill creates a new Forest Land Enhancement Program 

(FLEP) by combining the existing Forestry Incentives Program and 

Stewardship Incentives Program. Funding for the FLEP provides $100 million for the establishment, management, maintenance, enhancement, and restoration of 

forests on non-industrial private forest lands in the United States. 

The forestry title reauthorizes the Renewable Resources Exten- sion Act through 2007 at $30 million annually and creates a Sustainable Forestry Outreach Initiative within the RREA to educate 

landowners on the value and benefits of practicing sustainable forestry practices, and to educate landowners about the variety of programs available to them. The farm bill also reauthorizes the International Forestry Program through 2007 and reaffirms the importance of the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act, which authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to encourage and assist the 

States in carrying out programs of forestry research. The Act also 

establishes a competitive forestry, natural resources and environmental grant program for research into a variety of forest-related 

concerns, including biodiversity. 

The forestry title provides enhanced community fire protection by 

directing the Secretary to coordinate with local communities in implementing rural fire protection and control strategies. This section 

also creates a Community and Private Land Fire Assistance Program enabling the Secretary to undertake a variety of activities 

aimed at preventing fires on both Federal and non-Federal lands. 

Energy 

Recognizing that agricultural producers are both contributors 

and stakeholders in the energy security debate, The Farm Security 

and Rural Investment Act of 2002 is the first farm bill containing 

a separate title devoted to Energy. The bill also includes provisions 

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to promote renewable energy in the Research, Rural Development 

and Conservation titles. 

The Act provides $204 million to carry on the Bioenergy Program 

during fiscal years 2003–06, which will enable the Secretary to continue making payments to bioenergy producers who purchase agricultural commodities for the purpose of expanding production of 

biodiesel and fuel grade ethanol. 

The Act authorizes the Secretary to operate a grant program to 

assist biorefineries in demonstrating the commercial viability of 

new and emerging processes for converting biomass into fuels, 

chemicals, or energy. 

The Act provides $1 million annually in each fiscal year 2003–

07 to carry out a new competitive grant program for the purpose 

of educating governmental and private entities, as well as the public in general, about the benefits of using biodiesel. 

The Act reauthorizes the Biomass Research and Development 

Act of 2000 through fiscal year 2007 and provides $5 million for fiscal year 2002, and 14,000,000 annually for each of fiscal years 

2003–07 for such research. 

The Act creates a new program whereby Federal agencies give 

preference to purchasing biobased products, which should help energize emerging markets for these products. The section also includes a voluntary biobased-labeling program and provides $1 million annually for each of fiscal years 2002–07 for testing biobased 

products. 

The Act authorizes the Secretary to operate a grant program to 

assist entities in conducting energy audits that provide farmers 

and ranchers with recommendations on how to improve energy efficiency. 

The Act provides $23 million annually in each of fiscal years 

2003–07, to carry out a loan, loan guarantee and grant program to 

assist individual farmers, ranchers and rural small businesses in 

purchasing renewable energy systems and making energy efficiency 

improvements. 

The Act expands the Secretary’s existing authority to make loans 

and loan guarantees for the purpose of reducing reliance on nonrenewable energy resources by specifically encouraging the development and construction of wind energy systems and anaerobic digesters. 

The Act expands the definition of value added agricultural products to enable the Secretary to consider grant applications for 

projects focusing on renewable energy, such as wind power. 

Many of the areas identified by the Department of Energy to 

have the greatest wind energy potential have significant acreage 

enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program. The Act authorizes 

the Secretary to permit wind turbines to be placed on Conservation 

Reserve Program lands for the purpose of generating energy. 

The Act authorizes the Secretary to expand the allowance for 

harvesting biomass from Conservation Reserve Program lands for 

use in energy production. 

The Act directs the Secretaries of Agriculture and Energy to 

enter into a memorandum of understanding regarding hydrogen 

and fuel cell technology applications for agricultural producers and 

rural communities. 

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The Act reauthorizes the Carbon Cycle Research Program 

through fiscal year 2007. Additionally, the bill amends the existing 

program by adding new sections on cooperative research and extension projects for measuring and monitoring changes in carbon content in soils and plants and the exchange of other greenhouse 

gases. 

Nutrition 

The Act provides total additional spending for nutrition programs of $6.4 billion; maintains the critical link between agriculture and 

nutrition programs; and makes important structural improvements 

to the food stamp program.. 

The food stamp program seeks to ensure access to an adequate 

diet and the fruits of a productive agricultural economy to all eligible Americans. The new farm bill includes a number of changes to 

simplify the program, give States greater flexibility, remove unnecessary barriers to participation, and increase assistance to working 

families. In addition, it commits funds to private community-based 

assistance programs. 

The standard deduction is increased to establish standard deductions based on household size. The new standard deduction equals 

8.35 percent of each year’s poverty guidelines and is adjusted each 

year. 

The Act permits States to provide ‘‘transitional food stamp benefits’’ to households who cease to receive Temporary Assistance for 

Needy Families (TANF) cash assistance as part of welfare. Households could receive transitional benefits for up to 5 months after 

termination of cash assistance. Currently, transitional benefits are 

only provided, by regulation, for 3 months after leaving TANF cash 

assistance. 

The Act reinstates benefits for legal immigrants who have lived 

in the United States for at least 5 years. Also restores benefits for 

legal immigrant children (under 18 years of age) and disabled individuals without minimum residency requirements. 

The Act allows States to require households to report changes in 

household circumstances not less often than once every 6 months 

in lieu of reporting changes as they occur. 

The Act allows at State option, to exclude rather than deduct 

child support payment and allows the use of Child Support Enforcement agency data to determine the amount of support paid. A 

State option allows States to elect to disregard changes in household circumstances that affect the amount of deductions households 

may claim until the next determination of eligibility and allows 

States to make standard utility allowances mandatory. 

The Act extends the requirement for unmatched Federal funding 

for employment and training programs and sets the basic amount 

of unmatched Federal funding at $90 million per year. Current law 

is $165 million per year. The requirement to use at least 80 percent 

of unmatched Federal spending on Able Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWDS) is eliminated. 

The Act allows grants to eligible entities to simplify the food 

stamp application and eligibility determination system and to improve access to food stamp benefits for eligible individuals and families. New income exclusions such as education assistance, State 

complementary assistance program payments and at State option, 

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any types of income that a State does not consider when determining eligibility for the amount of cash assistance under its TANF 

program or eligibility for medical assistance under its Medicaid 

program are added. 

The Act requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations under 

which a State also may exclude any types of financial resources 

that it does not consider when determining eligibility for cash assistance under its TANF program or medical assistance under its 

Medicaid program, with the goal of adopting similar rules for major 

welfare programs. 

Commodity Programs 

The Emergency Food Assistance Program: $40 million per year is 

added to TEFAP. This program provides food to food banks and 

soup kitchens across the United States. 

Community Food Projects: Grants to community food projects are 

increased to $5 million per year. This program provides one-time 

funding for projects aimed at innovative ways to link sectors of the 

food system, such as community markets. 

Commodity Supplemental Food Program: The Commodity Supplemental Food Program and the program to distribute commodities to special nutrition projects are reauthorized. 

Commodities for the School Lunch Program: The Act provides 

$100 million for additional commodities for school lunch programs. 

Grants for Encouragement of the Purchase of Locally Produced 

Food: The Secretary is required to provide grants to States administering the school lunch and breakfast programs to purchase locally produced foods, to the maximum extent possible. 

Nutrition Information and Awareness Pilot Program: The Secretary is authorized to set up a cost-share pilot program aimed at 

increasing the domestic consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. 

Miscellaneous 

Country of Origin Labeling: For meat, fruits and vegetables, fish 

and peanuts. Requires the Secretary to provide guidelines for voluntary labeling by September 30, 2002. This program would become mandatory in two years. For a commodity to be labeled USA 

product, it must be born, raised and processed in the United 

States. Commodities that are ingredients in processed products 

would not fall under the labeling requirement. 

Animal Health Protection Act: Current authority for animal 

health is scattered throughout several statutes, some dating back 

to the 1880’s, and contain outdated descriptors and definitions that 

no longer apply due to scientific advances and industry changes. 

The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 consolidates 

animal health programs under a new Animal Health Protection Act 

in order to fill gaps in existing laws, clarify the areas of uncertainty, standardize USDA’s responsibility and authority, and enhance the Secretary of Agriculture’s ability to carry out the mission 

of the USDA-Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). 

This would allow APHIS to deal expeditiously with critical and 

emerging animal disease outbreaks that may threaten the health 

and economic viability of the $107 billion U.S. animal agriculture 

industry. 

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Animal Health provisions in the new farm bill will protect animal agriculture by clarifying the Secretary of Agriculture’s authority to deal with potential outbreaks and allow her to deal with 

them in the most expeditious manner possible. 

The Animal Health Protection Act designates the Department of 

Agriculture as the lead Federal agency when responding to pests 

and diseases of livestock, poultry and aquaculture. 

Civil and criminal penalties under the Animal Health Protection 

Act, as well as the Plant Protection Act of 2000 are augmented to 

strengthen the ability of the USDA to deter commercial scale violations, as well as provide the flexibility to deal with repeat violators. 

Animal Welfare: The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 

2002 addresses animal welfare issues such as the handling of nonambulatory livestock, humane slaughter and interstate shipment of 

fighting birds. The Act further clarifies Congressional intent regarding regulation of certain animals used in biomedical research 

under the Animal Welfare Act. 

Pasteurization: The FSRIA of 2002 clarifies the Food and Drug 

Administration approval process for claims of pasteurization. The 

FDA is directed to revise as appropriate its existing regulation covering the labeling of foods. For products that are irradiated in 

order to improve the food safety and food quality, the Act authorizes individuals to seek FDA approval of an alternative-labeling 

claim. Likewise, the Act authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to 

develop educational programs to inform consumers about the availability and safety of irradiated food products. (Note.— See also the 

discussion under ‘‘D. Oversight. Summaries for hearing Serial No. 

107–1, hearing Serial No. 107–2 and hearing Serial No. 107–50’’.) 

Public Law 107–188 (H.R. 3448) 

To improve the ability of the United States to prevent, prepare 

for, and respond to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies (approved June 12, 2002). 

H.R. 3448 considered under the suspension of the rules and 

passed in the House with a vote of 418–2 on December 12, 2001. 

Provisions of the Senate bill were incorporated into the House bill 

as a substitute amendment and agreed to in the Senate by unanimous consent on December 20, 2001. The Senate insisted on it 

amendment and named conferees on December 20, 2001. The 

House disagreed to the Senate amendment and names conferees 

from the Energy and Commerce committee, the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of title II of the house bill and sections 

216 and 401 of the Senate amendment, and the Judiciary committee. The conference report, H. Report 107–481 filed and passed 

the House on May 22, 2002 with 425 yeas and 1 nay. The Senate 

passed the conference report on May 23, 2002 with 98 yeas and no 

nays. The President signed Public Law 107–188 on June 12, 2002. 

The major provisions included in P.L. 107–188 that affect the Committee on Agriculture are as follows: 

• The Act authorizes more than $1.5 billion in grants to States, 

local governments and other public and private health care facilities and other entities to improve planning and preparedness activities, enhance laboratory capacity, educate and train health care 

personnel, and to develop new drugs, therapies and vaccines. 

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• The Act authorizes $300 million for the Centers for Disease 

Control and Prevention to upgrade and renovate their facilities to 

deal with public health threats and additional sums, as needed, to 

improve CDC capabilities. • The Act authorizes more than $1.15 billion for the Secretary 

of Health and Human Services to expand our current national 

stockpiles of medicines and other supplies, including the purchase 

of additional small pox vaccines. • To help prevent bioterrorism and to establish a national database of dangerous pathogens, the Act requires the HHS Secretary 

to impose new registration requirements on all possessors of the 36 

biological agents and toxins most dangerous to humans and mandates tough new safety and security requirements. The Act also 

grants authority to USDA to similarly regulate those agents that 

are most devastating to crops and livestock. Additionally, the Act 

creates tough new criminal penalties to enforce both of these important new regulatory regimes. • To further protect America’s food and drug supply, as well as to enhance agricultural security, the Act authorizes $545 million 

for FDA and USDA to hire hundreds of new inspectors at our borders, develop new methods to detect contaminated foods, work with 

State food safety regulators and to protect crops and livestock. The 

Act also provides new regulatory powers to FDA to detain suspicious foods for inspection, to require prior notice of all food imports, to improve access to records to investigate the source of contamination and to require foreign and domestic food facilities to 

register with the FDA. These new resources and authorities will 

substantially improve the Secretary’s ability to ensure the safety of 

America’s food supply. • To help bring safer, more-effective medicines to market, the 

Act reauthorizes the Prescription Drug User Fees Act (PDUFA) 

through fiscal year 2007, authorizes additional funding for FDA’s 

Office of Drug Safety, the Office of Generic Drugs and the Division 

of Drug Marketing, Advertising and Communications. Additionally, 

the Act provides FDA the authority to notify physicians when clinical studies of new drugs have not been completed. 

• And finally, in order to better protect against chemical, biological or radiological attacks on America’s drinking water supplies, 

the Act authorizes over $100 million 

for the development of vulnerability analyses and emergency response plans for drinking water systems. 

(Note.— See also the discussion under ‘‘D. Oversight. Summary’s 

for hearing Serial No. 107–1, hearing Serial No. 107–2 and hearing 

Serial No. 107–50’’.) 

Public Law 107–203 (H.R. 3971) 

To provide for an independent investigation of Forest Service 

firefighter deaths that are caused by wildfire entrapment or 

burnover (approved July 24, 2002). 

This Act provides for an independent investigation in each fatality of an officer or employee of the Forest Service that occurs due 

to wildfire entrapment or burnover. The Inspector General of the 

Department of Agriculture will conduct an investigation of each fatality. The investigation will not rely on, and will be completely 

independent of, any investigation of the fatality that is conducted 

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by the Forest Service. The Act also calls for the Inspector General 

of the Department of Agriculture to submit the results of the investigation as soon as possible after the investigation is complete to 

Congress and the Secretary of Agriculture. 

Public Law 107–296 (H.R. 5005) 

To establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other 

purposes (approved November 25, 2002). 

The administration’s proposal to create a Department of Homeland Security was transmitted to the Congress on June 18, 2002. 

A select committee on Homeland Security was established on June 

19. Each standing committee with jurisdictional interest in the bill 

was given until July 12, 2002 to forward their recommendations to 

the Select Committee on Homeland Security. The House Committee on Agriculture held a public hearing to review the proposal 

regarding the transfer of the Animal, Plant, and Health Inspection 

Service (APHIS) and Plum Island Animal Disease Center to the 

proposed Department away from USDA on June 26, 2002. On July 

11, 2002 the Committee on Agriculture held a business meeting to 

recommend legislative language to the Select Committee on Homeland Security. 

The Committee on Agriculture’s recommendation modified the 

administration’s original proposal by transferring only those 

APHIS personnel actually conducting import and entry inspections 

while the rest of the agency would remain at the USDA and would 

continue to operate largely as it does today. Additionally, USDA 

will set the policy for the border inspections to be conducted by the 

Department of Homeland Security and will supervise the training 

of those inspectors. The Plum Island Animal Disease Center would 

still be transferred to the new Department, but access would be 

provided for USDA to continue research, diagnostic, and other necessary activities. 

The select committee made changes to the bill with input from 

the committees of jurisdiction. During the select committee markup, a total of 22 provisions were accepted. Eight, in addition to the 

chairman’s changes, were offered by Republicans and 14 by Democrats. The measures added by the select committee clarify roles and 

responsibilities of the Department, help create a world-class workforce within the civil service framework, enhance research and development opportunities, and protect civil liberties. 

H.R. 5005 was passed by the House on July 26, 2002 with 295 

yeas and 132 nays. The bill was then passed by the Senate on November 19, 2002, amended by a vote of 90 yeas to 9 nays. On November 22, 2002, the House agreed to the Senate Amendment by 

unanimous consent. (Note.— See also the discussion under ‘‘D. 

Oversight. Summary for hearing Serial No. 107–18’’.) 

Other Laws 

Several bills acted on by other authorizing committees, but not 

acted on by the Committee on Agriculture, were enacted with provisions relating to matters within the committee’s jurisdiction. Following are abbreviated summaries of these bills, including some of 

the relevant provisions: 

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Legislative matters 

Public Law 107–8 (H.R 256) 

To extend for 11 additional months the period for which chapter 

12 of title 11 of the United Stated Code is reenacted (approved May 

11, 2001) 

Chapter 12 is a specialized form of bankruptcy relief available 

only to a family farmer with regular annual income. This form of 

bankruptcy relief permits eligible family farmers, under the supervision of a bankruptcy trustee to reorganize their debts pursuant 

to a repayment plan. The special attributes of chapter 12 make it 

better suited to meet the particularized needs of family farmers in 

financial distress than other forms of bankruptcy relief, such as 

chapter 11 (business reorganization) and chapter 13 (individual reorganization). 

Statistically, chapter 12 is not extensively used. According to the 

most recent date released by the Administrative Office, only 551 

family farmer bankruptcy cases were filed for the 12-month period 

ending September 30, 2000. For the same 12-month period in 1999, 

811 chapter 12 cases were filed. 

Chapter 12 was enacted on a temporary 7-year basis as part of 

the Bankruptcy Judges, United States Trustees, and Family Farmer Bankruptcy Act of 1986 in response to the farm financial crisis 

of the early 1980s. It has been subsequently extended. 

Public Law 107–17 (H.R. 1914) 

To extend for 4 additional months the period for which chapter 

12 of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted (approved 

June 26, 2001). 

Chapter 12 is a specialized form of bankruptcy relief available 

only to a family farmer with regular annual income. It permits eligible family farmers to reorganize their debts pursuant to a repayment plan. In the 105th Congress chapter 12 was extended until 

April 1, 1999 as part of an Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency 

Supplemental Appropriations Act. Public Law 107–17 reenacted 

chapter 12 for the period beginning June 1, 2001 and ending October 1, 2001. It also specifies that all cases commenced or pending 

under chapter 12 shall be conducted and determined under such 

chapter as if such chapter were continued in effect after October 

1, 2001. 

Public Law 107–110 (H.R. 1) 

To close the achievement gap with accountability, flexibility, and 

choice, so that no child is left behind (approved January 8, 2002). 

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 amends the Elementary and 

Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to revise, reauthorize, 

and consolidate various programs and extends authorizations of appropriations for ESEA programs through fiscal year 2007. 

Major provisions are summarized in the following titles:

I. Improving the academic achievement of the disadvantaged. 

II. Preparing, training, and recruiting high quality teachers and 

principles. 

III. Language instructions for limited English proficient and immigrant students. 

IV. Promoting informed parental choice and innovative programs. 

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V. Improving flexibility and accountability. 

VI. Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaskan Native Education. 

VII. Impact Aid Program.

Senate amendment 805, agreed to by unanimous consent, following the passage of H.R. 1 in the Senate, would amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) by requiring local educational agencies and schools to implement school pest 

management plans and to provide parents, guardians, and staff 

members with notice of the use of pesticides in schools. Chairman 

Combest requested the Committee on Agriculture be named as conferees to the conference on H.R. 1 since under House rule X, the 

Committee on Agriculture has jurisdiction over bills relating to 

FIFRA. No conferees were named from the Committee on Agriculture, however, the provision was removed in the final conference 

report 

On July 18, 2001, the Subcommittee on Department Operations, 

Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on Senate 

Amendment 805. (Note.—See also the discussion under ‘‘D. Oversight. Summary for July 18, 2001, hearing Serial No. 107–12’’.) 

Public Law 107–123 (H.R. 1088) 

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to reduce fees collected by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other 

purposes (approved January 3, 2002) 

This Act provides cost savings to investors and market participants by reducing or eliminating all of the user fees imposed by the 

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These include transaction fees, registration fees, merger/tender offer fees, single stock 

future transaction assessments, and Trust Indenture Act fees. 

Public Law 107–170 (H.R. 4167) 

To extend for 8 additional months the period for which chapter 

12 of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted (approved May 

7, 2002). 

This Act extends Public Law 107–17 for an additional 8 months 

for which family farmers can reorganize their debts. (Note.—See 

the description of Public Law 107–17 under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into 

Law; Other Laws’’.) 

Public Law 107–210 (H.R. 3009) 

To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, to grant additional 

trade benefits under that Act, and for other purposes (approved August 6, 2002). 

H.R. 3009 was enacted as the Trade Act of 2002, covering trade 

adjustment assistance (TAA), trade promotion authority (fast-track 

procedures), Andean trade preferences, and other trade provisions 

on August 6, 2002. As passed House on November 16, 2001, H.R. 

3009 covered Andean trade provisions. The Senate agreed to 

S.Amdt. 3401, a broader trade legislation package, as a substitute 

amendment to H.R. 3009 on May 23, 2002. On June 26, 2002, the 

House agreed to the Senate amendment with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 450. Differences were resolved at the conference 

level. As enacted, H.R. 3009 incorporated provisions from H.R. 

3005, H.R. 3008, H.R. 3010, and H.R. 3129. 

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Public Law 107-377 (H.R. 5472)

To extend for 6 additional months the period for which chapter 

12 of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted (cleared for 

the President on November 20, 2002). 

Amends the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999 to extend from January 1, 2003, 

until July 1, 2002, the reenactment of chapter 12 of the Federal 

Bankruptcy Code (Adjustment of Debts of a Family Farmer with 

Regular Annual Income), thereby extending family farmer bankruptcy relief. 

Appropriations 

Public Law 107–20 (H.R. 2216) 

Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending 

September 30, 2001, and for other purposes (approved July 24, 

2001). 

This Act provided $65.5 million in various forms of assistance, in- cluding $35.5 million for Watershed and Flood Prevention programs in Florida, Mississippi, Okalahoma, Texas and Wisconsin; 

$20 million for farmers in the Klamath Basin region affected by the 

unavailability of irrigation water; $5 million for the Animal and 

Plant Health Inspection Service to guard against the threat of foot 

and mouth disease, mad cow disease and other foreign animal diseases; $3 million to enforce the Animal Welfare Act and humane 

slaughter practices; and $2 million to assist Yakima Basin farmers 

in Washington State. 

Public Law 107–38 (H.R. 2888, S. 1426) 

Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal 

year 2001 for additional disaster assistance, for anti-terrorism initiatives, and for assistance in the recovery from the tragedy that 

occurred on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes (approved 

September 18, 200). 

This Act authorized a total of $40 billion in emergency supplemental funding government-wide to recover from the September 

11th terrorist attacks and to combat terrorism. Of the first $20 billion that was made available, $95 million was allocated by the 

President to USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service for P.L. 480 title 

II grants to provide food aid to Afghanistan to mitigate the impact 

of the ongoing conflict and drought. The other $20 billion was allocated in P. L. 107–117. 

Public Law 107–76 (H.R. 2330) 

Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food 

and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the 

fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes (approved November 28, 2001). 

This Act appropriated $75.9 billion in fiscal year 2002 budget authority for agriculture programs, through the United States Department of Agriculture and other agencies. This figure is $700 

million less then last year’s appropriation, but $2 billion more than 

the President’s request. 

Specifically the Act provides $75 million in market loss assistance to apple farmers. 

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Funding for the food stamp program included $2 billion in reserves to be available in the event economic projections are not 

met. 

Public Law 107–117 (H.R. 3338) 

Department of Defense and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Recovery from and Response to Terrorist Attacks on the 

United States (approved January 10, 2002). 

Public Law 107–38, required enactment of a subsequent act defining the use of an additional $20 billion. Public Law 107–117 authorizes $367 million of the funds for USDA programs primarily to 

enhance security at the Department of Agriculture and its research 

facilities, including $119.1 million to the Animal and Plant Health 

Inspection Service; $113 million to Agricultural Research Service; 

$80.9 million to the Secretary’s office; and $15 million to the Food 

Safety Inspection Service. Also included was $39 million for the 

WIC program in response to the downturn in the national economy. 

Public Law 107–206 (H.R. 4775, S. 2551) 

Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending 

September 30, 2002, and for other purposes (approved August 2, 

2002). 

The supplemental provisions in this act provided governmentwide funds to combat terrorism. For USDA programs, the Act provided $212 million in non-contingent funding, including: $94 million for Watershed and Flood and Flood Prevention Operations; $75 

million for the WIC program; $25 million for security at the Ames, 

Iowa animal disease research facility; $10 million in agricultural 

assistance to producers along the Rio Grande River due to failure 

of Mexico to deliver water under a current treaty; and $8 million 

to fund local television loan guarantees in rural areas. 

2. Bills acted on by the committee included in other laws enacted 

None 

3. Bills Vetoed 

None 

4. Bills acted on by both Houses but not enacted 

H.R. 4, to enhance energy conservation, research and development and to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. 

H.R. 4 was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 

and in addition to the Committees on Science, Ways and Means, 

Resources, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Budget, and Financial Services on July 27, 2001. 

H.R. 4 passed the House on August 1, 2001. On April 25, 2002 the 

Senate struck all after the enacting clause and substituted the language of S.517 as amended and passed H.R. 4. On June 12, 2002, 

the Committee on Agriculture was named as conferees to the Conference Committee. Eight conference meetings between the Senate 

and House were held from June 27, 2002 to October 3, 2002. Since 

no agreement has been reached in the conference, we can expect 

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the development of comprehensive energy policy legislation during 

the 108th Congress. 

The following explains the two sections for which the Committee 

on Agriculture had jurisdictional interest in which there was agreement in conference. 

Senate Sec. 265—Renewable Energy on Federal Land: This section, as passed by the Senate, provides for renewable energy demonstration programs on public lands. As a result of conference staff 

discussions, the Senate proposed a substitute provision requiring a 

report to Congress from the Secretary of Interior regarding the obstacles, feasibility and necessary regulatory changes to developing 

renewable energy on Federal lands. This substitute language was 

adopted by the conference. 

Senate Sec. 941–948 and 950—Rural and Remote Communities: 

sections 941–948 and 950 are similar in objective to items contained in the Rural Development title of the new farm bill. The 

conference therefore, agreed to minor changes to section 19 of the 

Rural Electrification Act in lieu of section 941–948. In lieu of section 950, the conference adopted language that amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to provide out migration assistance grants to the Northern Great Plains Development 

Authority. 

While conferees and staff discussed other items referred to the 

House Committee on Agriculture, there were no formal conference 

resolutions pertaining to House Sec. 401/Senate Sec. 301—Alternative Conditions and Fishways; Senate Sec. 604—Orphaned and 

abandoned wells on Federal land; Senate Sec. 1103 Establishment 

of memorandum of agreement (National Greenhouse Gas Database); Senate Sec. 1221 Enhanced Renewable Energy Research and 

Development; Senate Sec. 1311–1313 Department of Agriculture 

Programs (Climate Change Science and Technology); Senate Sec. 

2008 Incentives For Biodiesel (tax credits). 

5. Bills acted on by the House but not the Senate 

H. Con. Res. 352. Expressing the Sense of Congress that Federal land management agencies should fully support the 

‘‘Collaborative 10-year Strategy for Reducing Wildland 

Fire Risks to Communities and the Environment’’ as prepared by the Western Governors’ Association, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of the Interior, and 

other stakeholders, to reduce the overabundance of forest 

fuels that place national resources at high risk of catastrophic wildfire, and prepare anNational assessment of 

prescribed burning practices to minimize risks of escape. 

H. Con. Res. 352 was passed by the House under suspension of 

the rules on July 22, 2002. It was then referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. No further action 

has been taken. 

7H. Con. Res. 408. Honoring the American Zoo 

and Aquarium Association and its accredited 

member institutions for their continued service to 

animal welfare, conservation education, conservation research, and wildlife conservation programs. 

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H. Con. Res. 408 passed the House under the suspension of the 

rules on July 15, 2002. The measure was received in the Senate 

and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works 

on July 16, 2002. No further action has been taken. 

H.R. 1408, to safeguard the public from fraud in the financial services industry, to streamline and facilitate the 

antifraud information-sharing efforts of Federal and 

State regulators, and for other purposes. 

H.R. 1408 was introduced on April 4, 2001, and referred to the 

Committee on Financial Services and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Agriculture. The bill was reported by the 

Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on the Judiciary, H.Rept. 107–192, part. 1 and 2. On August 2, 2001, the Committee on Agriculture was discharged from further consideration. 

On November 6, 2001, the bill passed the House, by a vote of 392 

yeas to 4, amended, under suspension of the rules. On November 

7, 2001, H.R. 1408 was referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs with no further action being 

taken. 

H.R. 1408, improves protections for consumers and businesses by 

coordinating the antifraud efforts of Federal and State financial 

regulators. The financial regulators are directed, to the extent practicable and appropriate, to develop procedures to provide for a network for the sharing of antifraud information. In addition to coordinating the different regulators’ computer systems, H.R. 1408 establishes the first industry-wide comprehensive protections for confidentiality, privacy, and security, of Government information 

shared through the network on regulated entities. It also directs 

the regulators to provide certain minimum due process right where 

adverse actions are taken against a person. 

H.R. 4737, to reauthorize and improve the program of block 

grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, improve access to quality child care, and for other 

purposes. 

Provisions of H.R. 4090, as ordered reported from the Committee 

on Ways and Means, and provisions of the H.R. 4092, as reported 

from the Committee on Education and Workforce, were previously 

incorporated in H.R. 4700. Subsequently action moved to H.R. 4735 

and then to H.R. 4737, the Personal Responsibility, Work and Family Promotion Act which was referred to the Committees on Ways 

and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and 

Commerce, Education and the Workforce, Agriculture and Financial Services. On May 15, 2002, H.R. 4737 passed the House, 

amended, by a vote of 229 yeas to 197 nays. On July 25, 2002, the 

Senate Committee on Finance reported the bill with a substitute, 

S. Rept. 107–221, and was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar. No further action has been taken. 

Under current law, at least 50 percent of TANF families are required to participate in work and other activities designed to help 

them achieve self-sufficiency, but in many States far fewer actually 

work. H.R. 4737 increased the work requirement by 5 percent per 

year, so that States are required to have 70 percent of welfare families working and participating in other job-preparation activities 

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40 hours per week by fiscal year 2007. The bill also offered new authority to enable States to conduct ‘‘State Flex’’ demonstration 

projects to improve program effectiveness or coordinate a range of 

programs in order to improve service delivery. Eligible programs 

included TANF, Food Stamps, Public House, Workforce Investment 

Act, and Child Care, among others. 

H.R. 5017, to amend the Temporary Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act to facilitate the ability of the Secretary of the 

Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into reciprocal agreements with foreign countries for the sharing of personnel to fight wildfires. 

H.R. 5017 was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in 

addition to the Committees on Resources, International Relations, 

and the Judiciary. H.R. 5017 was agreed to by voice vote under the 

suspension of the rules on July 9, 2002. No further action has been 

taken by the Senate. 

H.R. 5017 amends the Temporary Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act, as amended by the Wildfire Suppression Assistance Act, 

to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the 

Interior, as part of any reciprocal agreement with a foreign country 

for sharing personnel to fight wildfires, to include a provision that 

personnel furnished under the agreement to provide wildfire presuppression or suppression services will be considered, for tort liability purposes, employees of the country receiving such services 

when the personnel provide them under the agreement. 

The legislation prohibits the Secretaries from entering into any 

such agreement unless the foreign country (either directly or 

through the fire organization that is a party to the agreement) 

agrees to assume any and all liability for the acts or omissions of 

American firefighters engaged in providing such services under the 

agreement in the foreign country. It also makes remedies provided 

under the laws of the host country the exclusive remedies for acts 

or omissions committed while providing services under the agreement. 

Neither the firefighter, the sending country, nor any organization 

associated with the firefighter shall be subject to any action whatsoever pertaining to or arising out of providing wildfire pre-suppression or suppression services under such a reciprocal agreement. 

H.R. 5316, to establish a user fee system that provides for an 

equitable return to the Federal Government for the occupancy and use of National Forest System lands and facilities by organizational camps that serve the youth and 

disabled adults of America, and for other purposes. 

H.R. 5316 was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in 

addition to the Committee on Resources. H.R. 5316 was considered 

and passed by unanimous consent on October 10, 2002. No further 

action has been taken by the Senate. 

The National Forest Organizational Camp Fee Improvement Act 

of 2002 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to charge an annual 

acreage and market value-based fee for the occupancy and use of 

National Forest System lands and facilities by organizational 

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camps (nonprofit or governmental entity-run camps for youth or 

persons with disabilities). 

The bill reduces the land-use fee, but not below a minimum 

amount to be determined by the Secretary, for: (1) use by persons 

with disabilities and at-risk children; and (2) youth programs 

through organized social, citizenship, character-building, or faithbased activities oriented to outdoor recreation. Facility use fee reductions are prohibited in the legislation as well. 

Other bills 

Several bills acted on by other authorizing committees of the 

House that passed the House of Representatives, but were not 

acted on by the Committee on Agriculture, contained provisions relating to matters within the committee’s jurisdiction. Following are 

abbreviated summaries of these bills. 

H.R. 7, to provide incentives for charitable contributions by 

individuals and businesses, to improve the effectiveness 

and efficiency of Government program delivery to individuals and families in need, and to enhance the ability 

of low-income Americans to gain financial security by 

building assets. 

On March 29, 2001 H.R. 7 was referred to the House Committees 

on Ways and Means and the Judiciary. It was reported out of both 

committees (H.Rept. 107–138 pt. 1 and 2) and passed by the House 

of Representatives on July 19, 2001. On July 16, 2002, the Senate 

Committee on Finance reported the bill, S.Rept. 107–211, and the 

bill was placed on the Senate legislative calendar. No further action has been taken. 

Title I of the bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code to expand charitable contributions. Title II of H.R. 7 contained provisions that would expand the Charitable Choice Act of 2001 and 

specifically contained a provision affecting the committee’s jurisdictional interest in hunger relief activities. Chairman Combest 

waived jurisdiction and did not seek a sequential referral. Title III 

created individual development accounts (IDA) for low-income families. 

6. Concurrent resolutions approved 

None 

7. Bills reported to the House but not considered 

H.R. 701, to use royalties from Outer Continental Shelf oil 

and gas production to establish a fund to meet the outdoor conservation and recreation needs of the American 

people, and for other purposes. 

H.R. 701 was referred to the House Committee on Resources on 

February 14, 2001. After a hearing and markup H.R. 701 (H. Rept. 

107–758) was reported on October 16, 2002. The bill was then referred sequentially to the House Committees on the Budget and 

Agriculture on the same date. Further consideration of H.R. 701 

was extended to November 22, 2002 for both committees. 

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retary of the Treasury to deposit into the CRAF certain Outer Continental Shelf revenues, undisbursed impact assistance and coastal 

conservation amounts, and interest earned on CRAF investments. 

CRAF funds shall be allocated among coastal States for impact 

assistance and coastal conservation, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and Federal aid to a certain wildlife restoration fund. 

The bill provides for CRAF funding of the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978, the National Historic Preservation Act, 

the National Maritime Heritage Act of 1994, Endangered and 

Threatened Species Recovery Agreements, and a specified program 

for payments in lieu of taxes and refuge revenue sharing. 

H.R. 701 expresses the intent of Congress that amounts made 

available under this Act are to supplement, and not to detract 

from, annual appropriations for the National Park Service. 

The expenditure of funds are prohibited under this Act if such 

an expenditure diminishes benefit obligations of the Federal OldAge and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal Disability 

Insurance Trust Fund, the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, or the 

Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund. 

H.R. 1462, to require the Secretary of the Interior to establish 

a program to provide assistance through States to eligible 

weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds on public and private land. 

H.R. 1462 was introduced and referred to the Committee on Resources and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture. On May 

9, 2002, the Committee on Resources reported the bill, H.Rept. 

107–451. On July 19, 2002, the Committee on Agriculture was discharged from further consideration. No further action was taken. 

H.R. 1462 directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to provide financial assistance through States to eligible weed 

management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative 

weeks on public and private land. The legislation authorizes the allocations of funds to States and Indian tribes to carry out project 

approved by States and Indian tribes for such purposes. Of the 

funds made available, five percent would be reserved for allocation 

to Indian tribes. If the funds allocated to Indian tribes were not 

sufficient to provide assistance to each weed management entity of 

a tribe, the legislation would permit the tribe to seek additional 

funding by participating as a local stakeholder in the establishment of such an entity. 

H.R. 2386, to establish terms and conditions for use of certain 

Federal lands by outfitters and to facilitate public opportunities for 

the recreational use and enjoyment of such lands. 

H.R. 2386 was referred to the House Committee on Resources 

and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture on June 28, 2001. 

The Resources Committee reported H.R. 2386 as amended on October 15, 2002, (H. Rept. 107–752). The Committee on Agriculture 

was discharged of the bill on October 15, 2002. 

H.R. 2386 sets forth procedures for granting permits and describes permit requirements. Some of the terms and conditions outlined in the bill include: 

• Requiring fees for outfitter authorizations. 

• Requiring authorized outfitters to defend and indemnify the 

United States for costs or expenses associated with injury, death, 

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or damage to any person or property caused by negligence or wanton disregard for persons or property arising out of an outfitter’s 

activities. 

• Requiring outfitter permits to include a principal allocation of 

outfitter use and authorizes temporary permits to include such allocation. 

• Authorizing the Secretary to adjust an allocation of use. 

• Permiting temporary allocations of use for up to two years and 

the renewal, transfer, or extension of such allocations. 

• Requiring the Secretary to: (1) develop a process for annual 

evaluation of the performance of authorized outfitters; and (2) 

renew an authorization at the outfitter’s request, under appropriate conditions. 

• Making outfitter permits transferable to qualified transferees 

under specified conditions. 

• Setting forth recordkeeping requirements for authorized outfitters. 

• Requiring the Secretary to: (1) grant authorized outfitters full 

access to administrative remedies; and (2) establish an expedited 

procedure for consideration of appeals. 

• Entitling outfitters that hold existing permits, contracts, or 

other authorizations to issuance of permits under this Act if their 

recent performance was determined good, satisfactory, or acceptable, or the equivalent. 

H.R. 2581, to provide authority to control exports and for 

other purposes. 

H.R. 2581 was referred to the House Committee on International 

Relations and in addition to the Committee on Rules. After the 

Committee on International Relations reported H.R. 2581 (H. Rept. 

107–297, part 1) on November 16, 2001, the measure was sequentially referred to the following additional House committees: Agriculture, Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Judiciary, Ways 

and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select). The Committee on 

Armed Services reported H.R. 2581 (H. Rept. 107–297, part 2) on 

March 8, 2002; all remaining committees were discharged of the 

bill on the same day. No further action has been taken. 

Section 313 of the bill gives the President authority to control the 

exportation of pesticides that he determines to be a risk to the public health, safety, or environment of the United States or other 

countries. These provisions conflict with existing authority under 

the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 

Under House rule X, the Committee on Agriculture has jurisdiction 

over bill relating to FIFRA and pesticide use. 

H.R. 3208, to authorize funding through the Secretary of the 

Interior for the implementation of a comprehensive program in California to achieve increased water yield and 

environmental benefits, as well as improved water system 

reliability, water quality, water use efficiency, watershed 

management, water transfers, and levee protection. 

H.R 3208 was referred to the Committee on Resources, and in 

addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on 

November 1, 2001. The Committee on Resources reported H.R. 

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3208, as amended, (H. Rept. 107–360) on February 14, 2002 and 

no further action has been taken. 

Section 103 of the legislation directs all involved Federal agencies to use their existing programs to implement the CALFED 

record of decision. Since this part of the measure will potentially 

override or be inconsistent with the statutory priorities of the conservation programs of the U.S. Department of Agriculture the Committee on Agriculture asked to be named as conferees to any eventual conference on the bill between the Senate and House. 

H.R. 4622, to require Federal land managers to support, and 

to communicate, coordinate, and cooperate with, designated gateway communities, to improve the ability of 

gateway communities to participate in Federal land management planning conducted by the Forest Service and 

agencies of the Department of the Interior, and to respond to the impacts of the public use of the Federal 

lands administered by these agencies, and for other purposes. 

The bill was referred to the House Committee on Resources in 

addition to the Committee on Agriculture. Under clause 1(a) of rule 

X, the Committee on Agriculture has jurisdiction over bills relating 

to forestry in general and forest reserves other than those created 

from public domain. On September 11, 2002 the Committee on Resources reported H.R. 4622 (H. Rept. 107–653) and the Committee 

on Agriculture agreed to be discharged. After being placed on the 

House Calendar, no further action has been taken. 

Gateway Communities Cooperation Act of 2002—Requires the 

National Park Service, United States Forest Service, the U.S. Fish 

and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Land Management to: (1) 

provide for public involvement by Government officials of local 

gateway communities (communities adjacent to or near public 

lands) in the development of land use plans, programs, regulations, 

and decisions, transportation plans, general management plans, 

and any other public land plans, decisions, projects, or policies that 

will have a significant impact; (2) provide such communities with 

early public notice of such proposed decisions; (3) offer training sessions for officials for understanding and participating in agency 

planning processes; (4) assign an employee or contractor to work 

with such a community to develop data and analysis relevant in 

the preparation of agency plans, decisions, and policies; and (5) assist in conducting a review of plans likely to affect such community. 

H.R. 4622 would allow a Federal land manager to enter into a 

cooperative agreement with gateway communities to provide for coordination between Federal, State, local, and tribal governments in 

land use inventory, planning, and management activities. 

The legislation would also require, to the extent practicable, the 

consolidation and coordination of the plans and planning processes 

of two or more Federal agencies to facilitate an affected gateway 

community’s participation. 

The bill would require the Federal land agencies to, as soon as 

practicable (but not later than the scoping process), actively solicit 

the participation of gateway communities as cooperating agencies 

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when a proposed action is determined to require the preparation of 

an environmental impact statement. 

H.R. 4622 allows a Federal land manager to make grants to enable an eligible gateway community (population 10,000 or less) to: 

(1) participate in Federal land planning or management processes; 

(2) obtain professional land use or transportation planning assistance necessary as a result of Federal action; (3) address and resolve public infrastructure impacts that are a likely result of the 

Federal land management decisions and for which sufficient funds 

are not otherwise available; and (4) provide information and interpretive services. 

Last, the bill would provide for funding for grants from the following sources: (1) general land agency funds; (2) funds available 

to a Federal land manager for planning, construction, or project development; and (3) funds combined by Federal land managers from 

different Federal land agencies. 

H.R. 4912, to increase the penalties to be imposed for a violation of fire regulations applicable to the public lands, National Park System lands, or National Forest System 

lands when the violation results in damage to public or 

private property, to specify the purpose for which collected fines may be used, and for other purposes. 

H.R. 4912 was referred to the Committee on Resources, and in 

addition to the Committee on Agriculture on June 11, 2002. The 

Committee on Resources reported H.R. 4912 (H. Rept. 107–763) on 

October 21, 2002 and the Committee on Agriculture was discharged. No further action was taken on the measure. 

H.R. 4912 revises penalties for violations of the rules regulating 

the use of fire by visitors of public lands if such violation results 

in damage to public or private property. The bill also changes the 

maximum $1,000 fine to a minimum $1,000 fine with respect to 

public lands under the Bureau of Land Management. The legislation would change penalties with respect to National Park and National Forest Systems from a maximum $500 fine and six months 

imprisonment to a minimum $1,000 and maximum 12 months imprisonment. 

Money collected from fines imposed for violation of fire rules 

under this Act would be available for the purposes of: (1) covering 

costs to the United States of any improvement, protection, or rehabilitation rendered necessary by the action that resulted in the 

fine; (2) reimbursing the affected agency for the cost of the response to such action, including investigations, damage assessments, and legal actions; and (3) increasing public awareness of 

rules, regulations, and other requirements regarding the use of fire 

on public lands. 

H.R. 5319, to improve the capacity of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to expeditiously address 

wildfire prone conditions on National Forest System lands and 

other public lands that threaten communities, watersheds, and 

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ment contracting authorities, to authorize appropriations for hazardous fuels reduction projects. 

H.R. 5319 was referred to the Committee on Resources and in 

addition to the Committee on Agriculture on September 4, 2002. 

The Committee on Resources reported H.R. 5319 (H. Rept. 107– 770) on October 31, 2002. No further action has been taken. 

The Healthy Forests Reform Act of 2002 directs the Council on 

Environmental Quality to: (1) treat the threat of catastrophic wildfire on Federal lands as an emergency circumstance; and (2) establish an expedited environmental analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for fire reduction and forest health 

measures on certain Federal lands. 

The bill also directs the Secretary of Agriculture and the Interior 

(Secretary) to jointly establish an independent panel to assess 

agency actions concerning wildfire reduction, forest health and biodiversity promotion, and watershed protection. 

The Secretary of Agriculture is directed to establish a predecisional review process for the Forest Service. Repeals, 90 days 

after enactment of this Act, Forest Service decision-making and appeal provisions under the Department of the Interior and Related 

Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993. 

H.R. 5319 directs that emergency response activities proceed immediately due to extraordinary circumstances affecting Federal 

lands, including actions to reduce bark beetle infestation and attendant catastrophic wildfire threat in the Routt National Forest, 

Colorado. All such activities would be exempt from judicial review 

and certain notice, comment, and appeal requirements. 

The Secretary is authorized to enter into stewardship contracts 

for land management activities on Federal lands. 

Last, the legislation authorizes appropriations for fuel reduction 

activities. 

8. Bills defeated in the House 

None 

D. OVERSIGHT

The Committee on Agriculture and its subcommittees were active 

in their oversight functions, holding a number of oversight hearings 

both in the field and in Washington, DC, during the course of the 

107th Congress. The hearings related to the application, administration, and effectiveness of laws that lie within the committee’s jurisdiction as well as the organization and operation of the Department of Agriculture and other Federal agencies having responsibility for the administration of such laws. The hearings often resulted in recommendations for improvements in the administration 

of the laws, regulations and policies in effect in the Executive 

Branch as they related to the committee’s jurisdiction. Information 

gathered at these hearings was later useful in preparing legislation 

for consideration in the House of Representatives. 

As part of its hearings, the committee and its subcommittees reviewed the way the particular Federal agency or department (usually the Department of Agriculture) administered existing laws related to the subject matter of the legislation before, or to be considered by, the committee. In some cases, legislation favorably reported to the House carries a termination date (a sunset) to ensure 

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that in the future Congress will again review the effectiveness and 

the methods with which the executive branch of Government has 

carried out the letter and the spirit of that statute. 

In keeping with the objective of the Oversight Plan as submitted 

to the Committee on Government Reform and House Administration, the committee and its subcommittees conducted the following 

chronological oversight hearings during the 107th Congress: 

Oversight hearings 

January 31, 2001: Review of the final report prepared by the 

Commission on 21st Century Production Agriculture. Full committee Public Forum. 

This first meeting of the committee was held as a public forum 

because the total authorized Committee membership had not fully 

been established. This meeting gave Members the opportunity to 

review the final report as prepared by the Commission on 21st 

Century Production Agriculture as the committee began to prepare 

to embark upon the process of building consensus in future farm 

policy. 

As directed by the 1996 farm bill, the Commission on 21st Century Production Agriculture was required to do a comprehensive review regarding the current status of agriculture, taking into account economic risks, food security, trade, international competitiveness of United States production, farmland values, producer incomes, and regulatory and tax relief for farmers and ranchers. This 

final report also contained suggestions and recommendations regarding the appropriate future role of the Federal Government in 

support of production agriculture. (Note.—See the discussion of 

Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into 

Law’’.) 

February 14, 2001: Review of the current state of the farm economy and the economic impact of Federal policy on agriculture. Full 

committee hearing Serial No. 107–1. 

This hearing was the opening of a series of hearings to acquire 

recommendations from farm economists, agricultural experts, and 

producer organizations on the needs of the fragile farm economy. 

Three witnesses testified before the committee and outlined the financial conditions in agriculture and the implications of certain 

farm policies. (Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 107–171 

(H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

February 15, 2001: Review of the future of farm programs with 

the Cotton Council. Full committee. Hearing serial No. 107–2. 

This hearing was the first in a series of hearings that challenges 

commodity and farm groups to provide detailed policy proposals, as 

well as how their proposals would affect related industries, impact 

America’s ability to move products in the world market, how it 

would comport with U.S. trade agreements, and the impact on the 

Federal budget and overall spending on farm programs. The first 

to appear before the committee was the National Cotton Council 

who represented seven segments of the U.S. cotton industry, including producers, ginners, seed crushers, and warehousemen, 

shippers, cooperatives and textile manufacturers. (Note.—See the 

discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

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February 28, 2001: Review of the future of farm commodity programs with the American Farm Bureau. Full committee. Serial No. 

107–2. 

This hearing was the second in the series of hearings of what 

promises to be an intense and interesting set of hearings on specifics for the future of national farm policy. The President of the 

American Farm Bureau Federation, Mr. Bob Stallman, who represents more than five million member families in all 50 States including Puerto Rico testified before the committee that the next 

farm bill must provide ‘‘an expanded public investment in agriculture’’ that includes increased income support for producers, 

much of it ‘‘counter-cyclical,’’ and increased expenditures for conservation, research and export promotion to help the industry grow 

and prosper. (Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 107–171 

(H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

March 7, 2001: Review of the Farm Credit Administration’s proposed rule providing for the issuance of national charters for the 

Farm Credit System. Hearing serial No. 107- 3. 

The purpose of this hearing was to review the proposed rule providing for the issuance of national charters for the Farm Credit 

System prior to the close of the public comment period. Five witnesses testified before the committee representing both the public 

and private sector or groups who are charged with providing credit 

to this Nation’s farmers and ranchers. 

March 8, 2001: Review of Federal farm commodity programs 

with the barley growers. Full committee. Hearing serial No. 107–

2. 

This was the third in the series of hearings on the future of 

American farm policy. Responding to the committee’s challenge to 

present specific proposals on their own commodity programs was 

the barley industry. Testifying on behalf of the U.S. barley industry 

was the President of the National Barley Growers Association who 

focused on three key areas: the Marketing Loan Program, fixed and 

decoupled AMTA payments, and a counter-cyclical income safety 

net program. (Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 107–171 

(H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

March 14, 2001: Review of the Federal farm commodity programs 

with the National Farmers Union. Full committee. Hearing serial 

No. 107–2.; 

This was the fourth hearing in the series of hearings on the future of American farm policy. The American Farm Bureau responded to the committee’s challenge to present specific proposals 

on their own that will help the committee in creating farm policy 

that will strengthen the economic conditions of American agriculture. The National Farmers Union testified before the committee that the primary goal of commodity programs should be to 

provide economic stability and opportunity for producers over time 

consistent with a responsible view of market realities, resources 

sustainability and food security and safety issues. (Note.—See the 

discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

March 15, 2001: Review of Federal farm commodity programs 

with the wheat industry. Full committee. Hearing serial No. 107–

2. 

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Testimony was presented on behalf of the wheat industry by the 

President of the National Wheat Growers Association in the response to the committee’s challenge to offer specific recommendation about the future of farm policy. The wheat producers testified 

that farm policy should encompass four elements. Policy should be 

equitable, fiscally responsible, counter-cyclical, and WTO compliant 

and recommended continued support of the market-oriented approach implemented in the 1996 FAIR Act. While the wheat industry plan does not support any form of mandatory set asides, an expansion of CRP, the establishment of a Farmer Owned Reserve, or 

other proposals that would limit farmer flexibility, its plan does 

call for securing a guaranteed fixed payment, similar to the current 

AMTA system in order to safeguard the wheat producer’s ability to 

security operating capital. (Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 

107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

March 21, 2001: Review of Federal farm commodity programs 

with the rice industry. Full committee. Serial No. 107–5. 

This was the sixth in the series of hearings that the committee 

challenged witnesses to provide detailed proposals of where they 

would go on farm policy in the future. Testifying before the committee was the U.S. Rice Producers Association who along with 

other farm and commodity organizations urged Congress to increase spending. The rice industry also called a substantial increase in the agriculture budget baseline for 2001 and beyond to 

assure that annual spending be no lower than the total $20-billionper-year average of the past threes years. (Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted 

Into Law’’.) 

March 22, 2001: Review of Federal farm commodity programs 

with the livestock industry. Full committee. Serial No. 107–2. 

Testifying before the committee in what was the seventh in a series of hearings on the future of the farm economy were four segments of the livestock industry. Representatives from the poultry, 

beef, pork, and sheep and goat industries all offered their recommendations. (Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 107–171 

(H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

March 28, 2001: Review of the National Fire Plan Implementation. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. Hearing serial No. 107–4. 

The purpose of this hearing was to hear from various forestry 

agencies on the implementation of the National Fire Plan and the 

process of the five primary goals of the Plan, which are firefighting 

readiness, rehabilitation and restoration, hazardous fuel reduction, 

community assistance and accountability. Seven witnesses appeared before the subcommittee who are directly charged with carrying out the National Fire Plan. 

March 29, 2001: Review of the Federal farm commodity programs 

with the soybean industry. Full committee. Serial No. 107–2. 

Testifying before the committee in what was the eighth in a series of hearings on the future of the farm economy was the American Soybean Association who represented American’s soybean and 

oilseed farmers. The program recommended by the soybean producers would included oilseeds in an expanded PFC program, set 

current market loan rates as floors rather than ceiling, and replace 

ad hoc emergency assistance with a counter-cyclical income support 

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program. (Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 

2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

April 3, 2001: Review of USDA domestic food distribution programs. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. Hearing serial No. 107–5. 

The purpose of this hearing was to receive testimony and written 

statements from food distribution organizations on the benefits of 

USDA domestic food distribution programs. Seven witnesses appeared before the subcommittee and described the ability of the 

programs to meet the needs of the individuals they were designed 

to assist while at the same time providing support to the agriculture community. 

April 4, 2001: Review of the Federal farm commodity programs 

with the sorghum industry. Full committee. Hearing serial No. 

107–2. 

This was the ninth in a series of hearings to be held on the future of our Nation’s farm policy. Grain sorghum producers presented specific farm policy recommendations and emphasized the 

need for a loan rate equal to that of corn, the need for a countercyclical safety net, and for the continuation of AMTA payments. 

(Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) 

under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

April 5, 2001: Review of the Federal farm commodity programs 

with the dairy industry. Full committee. Hearing serial No. 107– 2. 

This was the tenth in a series of hearings designed to examine 

recommendations for future farm policy. Representatives of the Nation’s dairy industry appeared before the committee and emphasized the need for an economic safety net for dairy producers. According to the industry, this safety net should accomplish four 

goals: protect viable dairy farm operations from short-term disaster; maintain a level of income sufficient to satisfy demand for 

milk; not discriminate among regions or between farm operations 

of different sizes; and enable supply to adjust to demand. (Note.—

See the discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. 

Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

April 25, 2001: Review of the Federal farm commodity programs 

with the corn industry. Full committee. Hearing serial No. 107–2. 

Testifying at what was the eleventh in a series of hearings designed to examine recommendations for future farm policy was 

corn producers from Battle Creek, Michigan; the Texas Panhandle; 

and Central Ohio who presented a detailed farm income proposal 

that replaced the non-recourse Marketing Loan Program and Loan 

Deficiency Payment with a 9 month recourse loan. The National 

Corn Growers Association farm proposal that was presented to the 

committee maintains Production Flexibility Contract payments, 

and sets a National Target Income, producer payment units, and 

an income shortfall calculation, establishing income shortfall-based 

producer payments to help American farmers remain globally competitive, market responsive and environmentally responsible, with 

access to world markets, capital, and advances in technology and 

risk management. (Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 107–

171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

April 25, 2001: Review of the energy supply and demand issues 

affecting the agricultural sector of the U.S economy. Subcommittee 

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on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research. Hearing serial No. 107–6. 

This was the first of two hearings to examine the energy issues 

affecting the agricultural sector of the U.S. economy. Eight witnesses testified before the subcommittee and discussed the energy 

crisis hitting farmers and ranchers at every stage of production. 

April 26, 2001: Review of the Federal farm commodity programs 

with the sugar industry. Full committee. Hearing serial No. 107– 2. 

Testifying before the committee at what was the twelfth hearing 

on the future of farm policy was the sugar industry who cited economic, domestic and trade policy as a crisis that was threatening 

the existence of growers and refiners. American sugar industry representatives proposed that sugar policy include a domestic allotment program needing import quota and access concerns to be addressed by other congressional committees. Acknowledging that the 

Committee on Agriculture does not have jurisdiction regarding Canadian import of ‘‘stuffed molasses’’ and import access on sweeteners from Mexico, sugar growers and refiners asked the Committee on Agriculture to consider establishing several other shortterm and long-term proposals, notably an inventory management to 

control domestic production relative to domestic demand and import requirements. (Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 107– 171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

May 2, 2001: Review of the Federal farm commodity programs 

with the honey, fruit, and vegetable industries. Full committee. 

Hearing serial No. 107–2. 

As the committee neared the end of the series of hearings on the 

future of Federal farm policy, two industries which have not been 

participants in traditional farm programs presented their recommendations for increased support for their operations. Representatives of the fruit and vegetable industry, as well as the 

honey industry, explained how the economic crisis that is facing 

American agriculture has affected their industries. (Note.—See the 

discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

May 2, 2001: Review of energy supply and demand issues affecting the agricultural sector of the U.S. economy. Subcommittee on 

Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research. Hearing 

serial No. 107–6. 

This was the second in a series of hearings conducted by the subcommittee to review energy issues that are affecting the agricultural sector of the American economy. In particular, testimony was 

presented on behalf of USDA regarding the impact of energy prices 

on production decisions, and the Energy Information Administration that provided a forecast of future energy prices. In all, a total 

of eight witnesses testified. 

May 3, 2001: Review of Federal farm commodity programs with 

the National Farmers Organization. Full committee. Hearing Serial 

No. 107–2. 

This was the committee’s last hearing in the series of hearings 

designed to examine the current state of our Nation’s agricultural 

economy. The National Farmers Organization (NFO) was the last 

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ican farm policy. In doing so, NFO proposed that the current marketing loan provision of the current farm bill be changed to a ‘‘price 

support loan’’, thus eliminating LPD’s and marketing gain payments, in support of a flexible fallow program, which was introduced by Rep. Bereuter as H.R. 32, and for the implementation of 

a Strategic Food Security System that was combined with a price 

support commodity loan program. (Note.—See the discussion of 

Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into 

Law’’.) 

May 22, 2001: Review national dairy policy. Subcommittee on 

Livestock and Horticulture. Hearing serial No. 107–7. 

The purpose of this hearing was to review national dairy policy. 

Dairy industry representatives testified before the subcommittee on 

Livestock and Horticulture to facilitate discussion on the reform of 

the dairy industry and the upcoming farm bill. Topics discussed included the dairy price support program, purchase price relationship 

between butter and nonfat dry milk under the DPSP, and the 

Dairy Export Incentive Program. (Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

May 23, 2001: Review the administration’s proposals for the Free 

Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) and their impact on United 

States Agriculture. Full committee. Hearing serial No. 107–9. 

This hearing covered the FTAA proposals by the Bush administration and the effect of the proposals on the Nation’s agriculture. 

Views were also expressed toward strengthening the U.S. negotiating position and resolving issues with current trading partners 

before expanding beyond Canada and Mexico. 

May 23, 2001: Review conservation programs. Subcommittee on 

Conservation, Credit, Rural Development and Research Public 

Hearing. Hearing serial No. 107–10. 

This was the first hearing in a series of three to discuss conservation issues to be addressed in the next farm bill. The Conservation Reserve Program, Wetlands Reserve Program, Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program statuses were all reported. (Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted 

Into Law’’.) 

May 24, 2001: Review mandatory livestock price reporting. Full 

committee. Hearing serial No. 107–8. 

The purpose of this hearing was to review the mandatory livestock price reporting as well as to examine problems associated 

with misreported data. A review team was appointed with the task 

of examining the mandatory reporting system process and procedures, review the performance of the system, assess the consequences of misreporting, and recommend actions to be taken to 

enhance the system. 

June 6, 2001: Review of conservation programs. Subcommittee on 

Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research Public 

Hearing. Hearing serial No. 107–10. 

This was the second of three hearings to discuss conservation 

issues. The main interest of this hearing was how current conservation programs were operating, what changes needed to be 

made, and whether new programs were needed. (Note.—See the 

discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

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June 9, 2001: Review of conservation programs. Subcommittee on 

Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research Field 

Hearing. Hearing serial No. 107–10. 

This is the third in the series of three hearings to discuss conservation issues. Current programs and supports were discussed 

including the Conservation Reserve Program, Wetlands Reserve 

Program, Farmland Protection Program, Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program, and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program 

among others. New initiatives were also presented and discussed. 

(Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) 

under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

June 11, 2001: Review of Federal farm policy. Subcommittee on 

General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Field Hearing. 

Hearing serial No. 107–10. 

The purpose of this hearing was to review Federal farm policy. 

Testimonies were heard by wheat, corn, soybean and barley producers from Minnesota and issues such as the FAIR act, Marketing 

Loan Program, AMTA Payments, income support and loan deficiency payments were discussed. (Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

June 12, 2001: Review of forestry programs. Subcommittee on 

Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry Public 

Hearing. Hearing serial No. 107–10. 

The purpose of this hearing was to review forestry programs. 

Many of the Nation’s forestry organizations presented testimony, 

and common proposals were made such as the creation of a new 

programs called the Sustainable Forestry Incentives Program and 

the Sustainable Forestry Outreach Initiative. (Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted 

Into Law’’.) 

June 13, 2001: Review the peanut program. Subcommittee on 

Specialty Crops and Foreign Agriculture Programs Public Hearing. 

Hearing serial No. 107–10. 

The purpose of this hearing was review the peanut program. Producers, shellers, manufacturers and two Members of Congress testified before the subcommittee to discuss changes in the current 

peanut program. Issues included the impact on the peanut industry 

by NAFTA, GATT and the potential effects of the Free Trade Area 

of the Americas agreement. Phasing-out the current quota program, establishing transition payments based on the historic quota 

and a marketing loan program, and short-term and long-term solutions were presented. (Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 

107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

June 18, 2001: Review Federal farm policy. Subcommittee on 

General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Field Hearing. 

Hearing serial No. 107–10. 

Testimonies for this hearing were heard from rice, cotton and 

wheat producers who discussed the U.S. Dollar Index, market access, trade programs, the FAIR Act, and Loan Deficiency Payments 

among others. (Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 107–171 

(H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

June 19, 2001: Review agricultural policies affecting the fruit 

and vegetable industries. Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture Public Hearing. Hearing serial No. 107–10. 

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The purpose of this hearing was to review agricultural policies 

affecting the fruit and vegetable industries. Witnesses discussed 

threats to the industry by exotic plant pests and diseases and recommended enactment of legislation that will authorize APHIS to 

develop an emergency pest eradication. Trade promotions programs 

and Market Loss Assistance topics were also addressed. (Note.—

See the discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. 

Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

June 20, 2001: Review agricultural credit. Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research Public Hearing. Hearing serial No. 107–10. 

The purpose of this hearing was to discuss current and future agricultural credit conditions with witnesses from the agricultural 

lending industry. Witnesses testified that, although the state of agricultural lending institutions is sound, low commodity prices and 

future Federal assistance uncertainty exemplifies the need for predictability in economic assistance for producers. (Note.—See the 

discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

June 23, 2001: Review Federal farm policy. Subcommittee on 

General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Field Hearing. 

Hearing serial No. 107–10. 

This is the third in a series of hearings to discuss farm policy. 

Witnesses were asked to discuss issues on cotton, wheat, corn, rice, 

soybeans, oilseeds, barley, and grain sorghum. Other topics discussed included Loan Deficiency Payments, Agriculture Market 

Transition Assistance, and Counter Cyclical Payments. (Note.—See 

the discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills 

Enacted Into Law’’.) 

June 26, 2001: Review rural development issues. Subcommittee 

on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research Public 

Hearing. Hearing serial No. 107–10. 

The purpose of this hearing was to gain insight on agricultural 

research programs. Benefits, including lower production costs, 

higher profits and safer food supplies, of agricultural research programs were discussed. (Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 

107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

June 27, 2001: Review agricultural research. Subcommittee on 

Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research Public 

Hearing. Hearing serial No. 107–10. 

This is the fifth hearing designated for reviewing the Research 

title of the upcoming farm bill. Agricultural research investments 

produce higher returns for both farmer and consumer Americans. 

This hearing aided in guiding the committee on working to determine how increased funding can be best directed. (Note.—See the 

discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

June 27, 2001: Review the food stamp program. Subcommittee on 

Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry Public 

Hearing. Hearing serial No. 107–10. 

The Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry took a comprehensive look at the Food Stamp 

Program and heard various witnesses testify on the recent drop in 

participation, Electronic Benefit Transfer system, and State control 

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over the program. (Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 107– 171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

July 17, 2001: Review the Draft Farm Bill Concept Paper. Full 

committee. Hearing serial No. 107–10. 

Witnesses representing beef, poultry, sheep, pork, dairy and vegetable producers testified on behalf of the Draft Farm Bill Concept 

Paper. Proposals were presented regarding the marketing loan programs, FAIR Act, conservation, rural development, and trade. 

(Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) 

under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

July 18, 2001: Review the Draft Farm Bill Concept Paper. Full 

committee. Hearing serial No. 107–10. 

This was the first in a series of full committee hearings to discuss the Draft Farm Bill Concept Paper and receive testimony from 

witnesses across the Nation. Concerns were heard from producers 

representing the wheat, cotton, corn, soybean, rice, sorghum, peanut and sugar industries. (Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 

107–171 (H.R. 2646) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

July 19, 2001: Review the Draft Farm Bill Concept Paper. Full 

committee. Hearing serial No. 107–10. 

Another in the series of hearings to discuss the Draft Farm Bill 

Concept Paper, this hearing brought in representatives from Ducks 

Unlimited, Inc., Wildlife Management Institute, National Association of Conservation Districts, Society of American Foresters, The 

Nature Conservancy and National Hardwood Lumber Association 

to provide their input on the Draft Farm Bill Concept Paper. 

(Note.—See the discussion of Public Law 107–171 (H.R. 2646) 

under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

November 14, 2001: Review of the Buena Vista Watershed Proposal. Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development 

and Research. Hearing serial No. 107–13. 

The purpose of this hearing was to review the Buena Vista Watershed Proposal. Witnesses testified regarding the Small Watershed Programs authorized by P.L. 78–534 and P.L. 83–566 that 

have served America well for over 50 years and how these programs have reduced threats from floods, improved the environment, increased economic development, and helped develop the infrastructure on which many rural communities depend on. It was 

determined that Buena Vista is in need of flood protection to provide safety and stabilization for the citizens, business and industry. 

(Note.—For further action, see the discussion under ‘‘E. Watershed 

Projects—Hearings and Action Taken’’.) 

November 15, 2001: Review of USDA Biosecurity Programs and 

Authorities. Full committee. Hearing serial No. 107–14. 

The purpose of this hearing was to review the biosecurity programs and authorities of the United States Department of Agriculture. The September 11th attacks reinforced the committee’s desire to ensure that the Nation’s food supply is protected from potential terrorist attacks and caused the agencies of the Department 

to increase their vigilance, Deputy Secretary James Mosley of the 

United States Department of Agriculture testified before the committee and noted that the Department has been in the food safety 

business for almost 100 years since the passage of the original Federal meat inspection legislation in 1906. However, over the course 

of time, responsibilities have been expanded and systems improved. 

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(Note.—For further action see the discussion of P.L. 107–188 under 

‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

February 13, 2002: Review of the implementation of the Agricultural Risk Protection Act. Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. Hearing serial No. 107- 15. 

A year and a half after the enactment of the Agricultural Risk 

Protection Act of 2000 (ARPA), the Subcommittee on General Farm 

Commodities and Risk Management met to assess the progress of 

the implementation of the Act. Two witnesses appeared before the 

subcommittee and testified that the reforms in ARPA have 

strengthened the Federal crop insurance program which has become a successful risk management tool for producers. 

June 6, 2002: Review of public safety concerns and forest management hurdles in the Black Hills National Forest. Subcommittee 

on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. 

Hearing serial No. 107–16. 

The purpose of this hearing was to review areas within the Black 

Hills National Forest that are experiencing a severe mountain pine 

beetle outbreak which has developed into a threat of catastrophic 

wildfire to the forest and surrounding properties and communities. 

Two areas of particular concern due to the fact that the Forest 

Service is unable to conduct management to reduce the threat and 

prevent a catastrophe, are the Beaver Park area and the Norbeck 

Wildlife Preserve. These two areas are currently being litigated. 

This litigation has tied the Forest Service’s hands and stopped 

them from conducting necessary management to reduce the threat. 

Three witnessed appeared before the subcommittee and testified in 

favor of declaring the areas a disaster area on the National Forest, 

so as to allow the Forest Serve to undertake management actions 

to reduce the risk of catastrophic fire. 

June 13, 2002: Review of the National Fire Plan and outlook for 

the 2002 Wildfire Season. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. Hearing serial No. 107–

19. 

The purpose of this hearing was to review the National Fire Plan 

and the outlook for the 2002 fire season. Three witnesses testified 

before the subcommittee and expressed concern over the 2002 fire 

season that has produced fires that are burning earlier, growing 

faster and spreading with greater intensity than expected due to 

the combination of drought, fuel loads, and the increasing size of 

the wildlife-urban interface. 

June 27, 2002: Review of the plan for roadless areas in national 

forests. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. Hearing serial No. 107–17. 

The purpose of this hearing was to hear from forestry officials 

about the status of the Roadless Area Conservation rule that was 

announced by President Clinton in 1999 and finalized in January 

2001. Five Witnesses testified before the subcommittee and highlighted the need to reopen a meaningful dialogue between Forestry 

officials and State and local governments and communities in order 

to bring about a workable forest management plan. 

July 18, 2002: Review of stewardship contracting. Subcommittee 

on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. 

Hearing serial No. 107–20. 

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The purpose of this hearing was to review the issue of stewardship contracting in the national forests. Seven witnesses presented 

testimony, while the subcommittee again pushed for a reasoned approach to fulfill stewardship contracts that will not only clear away 

years of dead underbrush now fueling wildfires throughout the national lands but help strengthen local communities economies 

through the diversification of available jobs and the development of 

new and expanded markets. 

September 18, 2002: Review of the implementation of the Agricultural Risk Protection Act and the effectiveness of the Federal Crop 

Insurance Program. Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities 

and Risk Management. Hearing serial No. 107–22. 

This was the second oversight hearing conduced by the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management to 

review USDA’s implementation of crop insurance reforms enacted 

by the ‘‘Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000,’’ as well as the 

overall effectiveness of the Federal Crop Insurance Program as a 

risk management tool for producers. Risk Management Agency Administrator, Mr. Ross Davidson, Jr., testified before the subcommittee and assured the Members that the Agency is working 

diligently to extend much needed protection to American ranchers. 

September 25, 2002: Review of the Civil Rights Program at the 

U.S. Department of Agriculture. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. Hearing serial No. 

107–23. 

Responding to the continued concerns raised by subcommittee 

ranking member Eva Clayton, subcommittee chairman Bob Goodlatte convened this hearing for a detailed accounting of allegations 

against USDA, as well as how the Agriculture Department is addressing continued allegations and improving participant service. 

Nine witnessed testified before the subcommittee that represented 

the U.S. Department of Agriculture and farm groups. 

September 26, 2002: Review Tobacco Buyout Proposals. Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Foreign Agriculture Programs. 

Hearing serial No. 107–24. 

The purpose of this hearing was to receive testimony on the potential for a buyout of tobacco quota. Growers from seven tobacco 

growing States and from Flue-cured and Burley regions appeared 

before the subcommittee, as well as two economists, and four congressmen who have introduced buyout measures and tobacco manufacturers. Much of the discussion was on what the tobacco producers want the program to look like in the future. 

October 2, 2002: Review of Invasive Species. Subcommittee on 

Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. Hearing serial No. 107–25. 

The subcommittee convened this hearing to discuss the issues 

concerning species that are invasive, harmful and alien to the 

United States. Ten witnesses testified before the subcommittee 

that represented USDA’s Animal and Plant Health and Inspection 

Service, the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, 

The Smithsonian, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, The 

Nature Conservancy, National Weed Science Society, American 

Seed Trade Association, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. 

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2. Legislative oversight 

June 21, 2001: Review H.R. 2185, the Emergency Food Assistance Program Enhancement Act of 2001. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry Public Hearing. Hearing serial No. 107–11. 

This hearing’s purpose was to hear testimony relating to the effects of the Emergency Food Assistance Enhancement Act pertaining to The Emergency Food Assistance Program. Witnesses testified that the bill would be of great help in feeding the hungry and 

aiding in storage, transportation and distribution of commodities. 

July 18, 2001: Review of the School Pesticide Provision Included 

in Senate Amendment No. 805 to H.R. 1. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry Public Hearing. Hearing serial No. 107–12. 

The purpose of this hearing was to the review the Senate amendment that was added to the H.R. 1 that would require local education agencies and schools to implement pest management plans 

and provide parents and guardians with notice of the use of pesticides. Witnesses testified on the topic saying that they were concerned about having to shut down schools periodically or place our 

children’s health in danger. (Note.—See the discussion of Public 

Law 107–110 (H.R. 1) under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

June 26, 2002: Review of the administration’s proposed legislation on creating a Department of Homeland Security. Full committee. Hearing serial No. 107–18. 

The purpose of this hearing was to hear from representatives of 

the agricultural community who are concerned about the proposal 

to move the Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) 

to the new Department of Homeland Security. 

The proposed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would 

move two elements of USDA to the DHS. The first element is the 

Plum Island research facility in New York. This lab has the highest 

of biocontainment and is used for quarantine as well as research 

relating to the most contagious of animal diseases. The second, and 

larger element to be transferred is the APHIS that employs approximately 3,900 people in Agricultural Quarantine Inspection at 

186 ports of entry, who work every day to prevent the importation 

of materials and disease that pose a threat to livestock and plants. 

Ten witnesses appeared before the committee and expressed support for increasing homeland security but also opposed the wholesale movement of APHIS. 

H.R. 5005, the ‘‘Homeland Security Act of 2002’’ was introduced 

and passed by the House of Representatives on July 26, 2002. 

(Note.—For further discussion, see P.L. 107–296 (H.R. 5005) 

under ‘‘1. Bills Enacted Into Law’’.) 

September 12, 2002: Review of the administration’s proposed legislation on the Healthy Forests Initiative. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. Hearing serial 

No. 107–21. 

The purpose of this hearing was to review the administration’s 

proposed legislation on ‘‘Healthy Forest Initiative’’ to reduce catastrophic wildfire threats to communities and the environment. 

USDA Under Secretary of National Resources and the Environment and U.S. Interior Department Assistant Secretary for Land 

and Minerals Management testified before the subcommittee that 

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the initiative has a timely treatment for forest at risk of catastrophic fires which pose the greatest risk to people, communities, 

and the environment. 

(Note.—On September 12, 2002, H.R. 5376 was introduced by 

Chairman Combest and co-sponsored by Mr. Steholm, Mr. Goodlatte, Mr. Hansen, Mr. McInnis, and Mr. Berry.) 

E. WATERSHED PROJECTS—HEARINGS AND ACTION TAKEN

On June 2, 2000, the Natural Resources Conservation Service 

(NRCS), in concurrence with the Office of Management and Budget, submitted to the Committee the Buena Vista Watershed Project 

Information Sheet. 

On November 14, 2001, the Subcommittee on Conservation, 

Credit, Rural Development, and Research held a hearing to review 

the Buena Vista Watershed Proposal under P.L. 83–566. 

On November 15, 2001, the full committee met in an open business meeting and approved the project by a voice vote. 

(Note.—For further discussion see ‘‘D. Oversight 1. Oversight 

Hearings, November 14, 2001: Review of the Buena Vista Watershed Proposal’’.) 

F. PRINTED HEARINGS (BY SUBJECT)

ADMINISTRATION’S PROPOSALS FOR THE FREE TRADE 

OF THE AMERICAS. Full committee. May 23, 2001. Serial No. 

107–9. 

ADMINISTRATION’S PROPOSED LEGISLATION ON CREATING A DEPARTMENT OFHOMELAND SECURITY. Full committee. June 26, 2002. Serial No. 107–18. 

ADMINISTRATION’S PROPOSED LEGISLATION ON THE 

HEALTHY FORESTS INITIATIVE. Subcommittee on Department 

Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. September 12, 

2002. Serial No. 107–21. 

AGRICULTURAL RISK PROTECTION ACT IMPLEMENTATION. Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk 

Management. February 13, 2002. Serial No. 107–15. 

AGRICULTURAL RISK PROTECTION ACT IMPLEMENTATION AND FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS. Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk 

Management. September 18, 2002. Serial No. 107–22. 

BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS AND FOREST MANAGEMENT HURDLES. Subcommittee 

on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. 

June 6, 2002. Serial No. 107–16. 

BUENA VISTA WATERSHED PROPOSAL. Subcommittee on 

Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research. November 

14, 2001. Serial No. 107–13. 

CURRENT STATE OF THE FARM ECONOMY AND THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF FEDERAL POLICY ON AGRICULTURE. 

Full committee. February 14, 2001. Serial No. 107–1. 

EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2001. Subommittee on Department Operations, 

Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. June 21, 2001. Serial No. 107–

11. 

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ENERGY SUPPLY AND DEMAND ISSUES. Subcommittee on 

Conservation, Credit, Rural Development and Research. April 25, 

May 2, 2001. Serial No. 107–6. 

FARM BILL, FORMULATION OF THE 2002. Subcommittee on 

Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research. May 23, 

June 6, 9 (Weatherford, OK), 20, 26, 27, 2001. Serial No. 107–10. 

FARM BILL, FORMULATION OF THE 2002. Subcommittee on 

Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. June 

12, 27, 28, 2001. Serial No. 107–10. 

FARM BILL, FORMULATION OF THE 2002. Subcommittee on 

General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. June 11 (Glencoe, MN), 18 (Fresno, CA), 23 (Macon, GA), 2001. Serial No. 107– 10. 

FARM BILL, FORMULATION OF THE 2002. Subcommittee on 

Livestock and Horticulture. June 19, 2001. Serial No. 107–10. 

FARM BILL, FORMULATION OF THE 2002. Subcommittee on 

Specialty Crops and Foreign Agriculture. June 13, 21, 2001. Serial 

No. 107–10. 

FARM BILL, FORMULATION OF THE 2002. Full committee. 

July 17, 18, 19, 2001. Serial No. 107–10. 

FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION’S PROPOSED RULE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NATIONAL CHARTERS FOR 

THE FARM CREDIT SYSTEM. Full committee. March 7, 2001. Serial No. 107–3. 

FEDERAL FARM POLICY. Full committee. February 15, 28, 

March 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 29, April 4, 5, 25, 26, May 2, 3, 2001. Serial No. 107–2. 

INVASIVE SPECIES. Subcommittee on Department Operations, 

Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. October 2, 2002. Serial No. 

107–25. 

MANDATORY LIVESTOCK PRICE REPORTING. Full committee. May 24, 2001. Serial No. 107–8. 

NATIONAL DAIRY POLICY. Subcommitee on Livestock and 

Horticulture. May 22, 2001. Serial No. 107–7. 

NATIONAL FIRE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION. Subcommittee on 

Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. March 

28, 2001. Serial No. 107–4. 

NATIONAL FIRE PLAN AND OUTLOOK FOR THE 2002 

WILDFIRE SEASON. Subcommittee on Department Operations, 

Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. June 13, 2002. Serial No. 107–

19. 

ROADLESS AREAS IN OUR NATIONAL FORESTS. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and 

Forestry. June 27, 2002. Serial No. 107–17. 

SCHOOL PESTICIDE PROVISION IN SENATE AMENDMENT 

TO H.R. 1. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, 

Nutrition, and Forestry. July 18, 2001. Serial No. 107–12. 

STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING. Subcommittee on Department 

Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. July 18, 2002. Serial No. 107–20. 

TOBACCO BUYOUT PROPOSALS. Subcommittee on Specialty 

Crops and Foreign Agriculture Programs. September 26, 2002. Serial No. 107–24. 

USDA BIOSECURITY PROGRAMS AND AUTHORITIES. Full 

committee. November 15, 2001. Serial No. 107–14. 

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USDA CIVIL RIGHTS PROGRAM. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. September 

25, 2002. Serial No. 107–23

USDA DOMESTIC FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and 

Forestry. April 3, 2001. Serial No. 107–5. 

PRINTED HEARINGS (BY SERIAL NO.)

107–1 CURRENT STATE OF THE FARM ECONOMY AND THE 

ECONOMIC IMPACT OF FEDERAL POLICY ON AGRICULTURE. Full committee. February 14, 2001. 

107–2 FEDERAL FARM POLICY. Full committee. February 15, 

28, March 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 29, April 4, 5, 25, 26, May 2, 3, 2001. 

107–3 FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION’S PROPOSED RULE 

PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NATIONAL CHARTERS 

FOR THE FARM CREDIT SYSTEM. Full committee. March 7, 

2001. 

107–4 NATIONAL FIRE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and 

Forestry. March 28, 2001. 

107–5 USDA DOMESTIC FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS. 

Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, 

and Forestry. April 3, 2001. 

107–6 ENERGY SUPPLY AND DEMAND. Subcommitee on Conservation, Credit,Rural Development, and Research. April 25, May 

2, 2001. 

107–7 NATIONAL DAIRY POLICY. Subcommittee on Livestock 

and Horticulture. May 22, 2001. 

107–8 MANDATORY LIVESTOCK PRICE REPORTING. Full 

committee. May 24, 2001. 

107–9 ADMINISTRATION’S PROPOSALS FOR THE FREE 

TRADE OF THE AMERICAS. Full committee. May 23, 2001. 

107–10 FARM BILL, FORMULATION OF THE 2002. Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research. May 23, June 6, 9 (Weatherford, OK), 20, 26, 27, 2001. 

107–10 FARM BILL, FORMULATION OF THE 2002. Subcommittee on DepartmentOperations, Oversight, Nutrition, and 

Forestry. June 12, 27, 28,2001. 

107–10 FARM BILL, FORMULATION OF THE 2002. Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. 

June 11 (Glencoe, MN), 18 (Fresno, CA), 23 (Macon, GA), 2001. 

107–10 FARM BILL, FORMULATION OF THE 2002. Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture. June 19, 2001. 

107–10 FARM BILL, FORMULATION OF THE 2002. Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Foreign Agriculture. June 13, 

28, 2001. 

107–10 FARM BILL, FORMULATION OF THE 2002. Full committee. July 17, 18, 19, 2001. 

107–11 EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2001. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. June 21, 2001. 

107–12 SCHOOL PESTICIDE PROVISION IN SENATE 

AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. July 18, 2001. 

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107–13 BUENA VISTA WATERSHED PROPOSAL. Subcommittee on Conservation,Credit, Rural Development, and Research. November 14, 2001. 

107–14 USDA BIOSECURITY PROGRAMS AND AUTHORITIES. Full committee. November 15,2001. 

107–15 AGRICULTURAL RISK PROTECTION ACT IMPLEMENTATION. Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and 

Risk Management. February 13, 2002. 

107–16 BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST PUBLIC SAFETY 

CONCERNS AND FORESTMANAGEMENT HURDLES. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight,Nutrition, and 

Forestry. June 6, 2002. 

107–17 ROADLESS AREAS IN OUR NATIONAL FORESTS. 

Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, 

and Forestry. June 27, 2002. 

107–18 ADMINISTRATION’S PROPOSED LEGISLATION ON 

CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. Full 

committee. June 26, 2002. 

107–19 NATIONAL FIRE PLAN AND OUTLOOK FOR THE 

2002 WILDFIRE SEASON. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. June 13, 2002. 

107–20 STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. July 18, 

2002. 

107–21 ADMINISTRATION’S PROPOSED LEGISLATION ON 

THE HEALTHY FORESTS INITIATIVE. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. September 

12, 2002. 

107–22 AGRICULTURAL RISK PROTECTION ACT IMPLEMENTATION AND FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE PROGRAM 

EFFECTIVENESS. Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities 

and Risk Management. September 18, 2002. 

107–23 USDA CIVIL RIGHTS PROGRAM. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. September 25, 2002. 

107–24 TOBACCO BUYOUT PROPOSALS. Subcommittee on 

Specialty Crops and Foreign Agriculture Programs. September 26, 

2002. 

107–25 INVASIVE SPECIES. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry. October 2, 2002. 

G. HEARINGS NOT PRINTED

Full committee. Open business meeting. Organizational meeting 

and approval by voice vote of committee Oversight Plan for 107th 

Congress. February 14, 2001. 

Full committee. Open business meeting. Organizational meeting 

and approval by voice vote budget views and estimates letter for 

fiscal year 2001 to be forwarded to Committee on the Budget. 

March 15, 2001. 

Full committee. Open business meeting. Ordered reported, 

amended, to House by record vote (31 yeas-14 nays), H.R. 2213, the 

crop year 2001 Agricultural Economic Assistance Act. June 20, 

2001. 

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Full committee. Open business meeting. Ordered reported, 

amended, to the House by voice vote, H.R. 2646, the Farm Security 

Act of 2001. July 26, 27, 2001. 

Full committee. Open business meeting. Approval by voice vote 

of Buena Vista Watershed Proposal. November 15, 2001. 

Full committee. Open business meeting. Approval by voice vote 

of budget views and estimates letter for fiscal year 2002 to be forwarded to Committee on the Budget. February 25, 2002. 

House-Senate conference on 2002 farm bill (H.R. 2646). Open 

conference meeting. Approval by voice vote of recommendations not 

involving further amendment with regard to titles II, III, V, VI, 

VII, VIII, and IX of the House bill. March 13, 2002. 

House-Senate Conference on 2002 farm bill (H.R. 2646). Open 

conference meeting. Approval by voice vote of recommendations not 

involving further amendment with regard to titles I, II, III, IV, V, 

VI, VII, IX of the Senate amendment, IX of the House bill, and X 

of the Senate amendment. Consideration of title I. April 9, 2002. 

House-Senate conference on 2002 farm bill (H.R. 2646). Open 

conference meeting. Consideration of titles I and IV. April 10, 2002. 

House-Senate conference on 2002 farm bill (H.R. 2646). Open 

conference meeting. Consideration of titles I, III, IX of the House 

bill, and X of the Senate amendment. April 11, 2002. 

House-Senate conference on 2002 farm bill (H.R. 2646). Open 

conference meeting. Consideration of the House farm bill conference proposal and Senate farm bill Conference Proposal. April 

18, 2002. 

House-Senate conference on 2002 farm bill (H.R. 2646). Open 

conference meeting. Consideration of title II. April 19, 2002. 

House-Senate conference on 2002 farm bill (H.R. 2646). Open 

conference meeting. Consideration of titles I and III. April 20, 

2002. 

House-Senate conference on 2002 farm bill (H.R. 2646). Open 

conference meeting. Consideration of titles I, VII, and IX of the 

House bill. April 21, 2002. 

Full committee. Open business meeting. Approval by voice vote 

of committee recommendations on H.R. 5005, the Homeland Security Act of 2002, to the Select Committee on Homeland Security. 

July 11, 2002. 

H. COMMITTEE PRINTS

Final Report of the Commission on 21st Century Production Agriculture. January 31, 2001. Print No. 107-1. 

III. APPENDIX

A. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

19—January 6, 2001; Letter from the Associate Administrator, 

Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Authorization of Japan as an Eligible Export Outlet for Diversion 

andExemption Purposes Docket No. FV00–930–4 FIR Received 

January 3, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

20—January 6, 2001; Letter from the Associate Administrator, 

Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, DeVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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partment of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Cranberries Grown in the States of Massachusetts, et al.; 

Temporary Suspension of Provisions in the Rules and Regulations 

Docket No. FV00–929–6 FIR Received January 3, 2001, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C.801(a)(1)(A). 

21—January 6, 2001; Letter from the Associate Administrator, 

Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Raisins Produced from Grapes Grown in California;Decreased Assessment Rate Docket No. FV00–989–5 FIR Received January 3, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

22—January 6, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant HealthInspection Service, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Certification of Beef from Argentina Docket No. 00–079–1 Received January 3, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

23—January 6, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 

final rule—Clopyralid; Extension of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions OPP–301086; FRL–6759–1 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received 

December 29, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

24—January 6, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 

final rule—Extension of Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions 

OPP–301098; FRL–6762–7 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received December 

29, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

25—January 6, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 

final rule—Spinosad; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions OPP–301097; FRL–6760–2 (RIN: 2070–6760–2) Received December 29, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

26—January 6, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 

final rule—Myclobutanil; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions OPP–301085; FRL–6757–9 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received 

December 29, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

89—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, 

Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the Commission’s final rule—Extension of Time To File Annual Reports for 

Commodity Pools—Received December 28, 2000, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

90—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Animal Welfare; Marine Mammals Docket No. 93–076–15 (RIN: 

0579-AA59) Received January 5, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

91—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Animal Welfare; Confiscation of Animals Docket No. 98–065–2 Received January 5, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

92—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Administrator, Farm 

Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Implementation of Low-Documentation DiVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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rect Operating Loan (Lo-Doc) Regulations (RIN: 0560-AF71) Received January 3, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

93—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Associate Chief for Natural Resources, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Special Areas: Roadless Area 

Conservation (RIN: 0596-AB77) Received January 17, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

94—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Under Secretary, Food, 

Nutrition and Consumer Services, Department of Agriculture, 

transmitting the Department’s final rule—Food Stamp Program: 

Personal Responsibility Provisions of the Personal Responsibility 

and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (RIN: 0584-AC39) 

Received January 17, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

95—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Chief, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—National Forest System Land and Resource Management 

Planning; Review of Decisions to Amend or Revise Plans—Received 

January 4, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

96—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— West Indian Fruit Fly Docket No. 00–110–1 Received January 17, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

97—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Administrator, Rural Utilities Services, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Policy on Audits of RUS Borrowers; Generally 

Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) (RIN: 0572-

AB62) Received January 17, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

98—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Administrator, Price Support Division, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Farm Storage Facility Loan Program (RIN: 

0560-AG00) Received January 17, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

99—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Tebufenozide; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency 

Exemptions OPP–301091; FRL–6760–3 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received 

January 4, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

100—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Methyl Parathion; Notice of Pesticide Tolerance Revocations OPP–301076; FRL–6752–6 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received January 3, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

101—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Cyprodinil; Extension of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions OPP–301089; FRL–6756–4 (RIN: 2070-AB78) 

Received December 28, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

102—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Desmedipham; Extension of Tolerances for 

Emergency Exemption OPP–301090; FRL–6756–5 (RIN: 2070-

AB78) Received December 28, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

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103—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental ProtectionAgency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Fludioxonil; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301093; 

FRL–6760–9 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received December 28, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

104—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Thiamethoxam; Pesticide Tolerance OPP– 301087; FRL–6758–1 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received December 18, 

2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

105—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Clomazone; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301095; 

FRL–6761–7 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received December 18, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

106—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Avermectin B1; Pesticide Tolerance OPP– 301082; FRL–6755–9 (RIN: 2070–78AB) Received December 18, 

2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

107—January 20, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Avermectin; Extension of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions OPP–301092; FRL–6760–7 (RIN: 2070-AB78) 

Received December 18, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

320—January 30, 2001; Letter from the Administrator, Rural 

Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Water and Waste Disposal Programs Guaranteed Loans (RIN: 0572-AB57) Received January 18, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

321—January 30, 2001; Letter from the Chief, Forest Service, 

Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Administration of the Forest Development Transportation 

System; Prohibitions; Use of Motor Vehicles Off Forest Service 

Roads (RIN: 0596-AB67) Received January 10, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

322—January 30, 2001; Letter from the Under Secretary, Food, 

Nutrition, and Consumer Services, Department of Agriculture, 

transmitting the Department’s final rule—Food Stamp Program: 

Revisions to the Retail Food Store Definition and Program Authorization Guidance (RIN: 0584-AB90) Received January 17, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

323—January 30, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Inspection Service, Department of 

Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Change in 

Disease Status of the Republic of South Africa Because of Foot-andMouth Disease Docket No. 00–122–1 Received January 22, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

324—January 30, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Clopyralid; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301099; 

FRL–6762–5 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received January 9, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

452—January 31, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

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Commission’s final rule—Amendments to the Daily Computation of 

the Amount of Customer Funds Required to be Segregated (RIN: 

3038-AB52) Received January 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

453—January 31, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

Commission’s final rule—Delegation of Authority to Disclose and 

Request Information—Received January 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

454—January 31, 2001; Letter from the Associate Administrator, 

Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in 

Florida and Imported Grapefruit; Clarification of Inspection Requirements Docket No. FV99–905–5 FR Received January 10, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

455—January 31, 2001; Letter from the Associate Administrator, 

Livestock and Seed Program, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Regulations Governing the Certification of Sanitary Design and Fabrication of Equipment Used in 

the Processing of Livestock and Poultry Products Docket No. LS–

98–09 (RIN: 0581-AB69) Received January 10, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

456—January 31, 2001; Letter from the Executive Vice President, Commodity Credit Corporation, Tobacco and Peanuts Division, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 

final rule—Cleaning and Reinspection of Farmers Stock Peanuts 

(RIN: 0560-AF56) Received January 10, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

457—January 31, 2001; Letter from the Associate Administrator, 

Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Suspension of Provisions under the Federal Marketing Order for Tart 

Cherries Docket No. FV00–930–6 IFR Received January 10, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

458—January 31, 2001; Letter from the Associate Administrator, 

Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Decreased Assessment Rates Docket No. FV01–930–1 IFR Received 

January 10, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

459—January 31, 2001; Letter from the Associate Administrator, 

Agricultural Marketing Service, Dairy Programs, Department of 

Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Milk in the 

Northeast and Other Marketing Areas; Interim Amendment of Orders Docket No. AO–14-A69, et al; DA–00–03 Received January 10, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

460—January 31, 2001; Letter from the Associate Administrator, 

Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Raisins Produced from Grapes Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate Docket No. FV00–989–5 FIR Received 

January 10, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

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461—January 31, 2001; Letter from the Associate Administrator, 

Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Reduction in Production Cap for 2001 Diversion Program Docket No. 

FV01–989–1 IFRA Received January 10, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

525—January 31, 2001; Letter from the Secretary, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the USDA 1997–99 activities report on 

environmental assessment, restoration, and cleanup activities required by Section 120(e)(5) of the Comprehensive Environmental 

Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. 

527—February 6, 2001; Letter from the Administrator, Food 

Safety and Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Retained Water in Raw Meat 

and Poultry Products; Poultry Chilling Requirements Docket No. 

97–054F (RIN: 0583-AC26) Received January 26, 2001, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

528—February 6, 2001; Letter from the Administrator, Rural 

Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Post-loan Policies and Procedures Common 

to Guaranteed and Insured Loans (RIN: 0572-AB53) Received January 17, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

529—February 6, 2001; Letter from the Administrator, Rural 

Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Policy on Audits of RUS Borrowers; Management Letter (RIN: 0572-AB66) Received January 17, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

706—February 8, 2001; Letter from the Administrator, Farm 

Loan Programs, Department ofAgriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Loan Limitations and Cash Flow Requirements for Farm Service Agency Guaranteed Loans (RIN: 0560-

AG15) Received January 18, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

707—February 8, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—District of Columbia; Movement of Plants and Plant Products Docket 

No. 00–085–1 Received January 10, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

809—February 12, 2001; Letter from the Secretaries, Department of the Army and the Department of Agriculture, transmitting 

a report on a Joint Order Interchanging Administrative Jurisdiction of Department of the Army Lands and National Forest Lands. 

812—February 13, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Dimethylpolysiloxane; Tolerance Exemption 

OPP–301096; FRL–6762–1 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received February 8, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

823—February 14, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Flutolanil, N-(3-(1-methylethoxy) phenyl)–2-

(trifuoromethyl)benzamide; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301094; FRL–

6761–1 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received February 8, 2001, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

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824—February 14, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Clomazone; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301101; 

FRL–6764–2 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received February 8, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

825—February 14, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Carboxin; Extension of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions OPP–301100; FRL–6762–9 (RIN: 2070-AB78) 

Received February 8, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

854—February 26, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

Commission’s final rule—Investment of Customer Funds (RIN: 

3038-AB56) Received February 7, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

1036—March 1, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Specifically Approved States Authorized To Receive Mares and 

Stallions Imported from Regions where CEM Exists Docket No. 00– 115–3 Received February 20, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

1059—March 5, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Transportation and Marketing, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—National Organic Program 

Docket No. TMD–00–02-FR (RIN: 0581-AA40) Received February 

20, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1060—March 5, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 

final rule—Pendimethalin; Re-establishment of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions OPP–301102; FRL–6766–5 (RIN: 2070-AB78) 

Received February 22, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1144—March 8, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Olives Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate 

Docket No. FV01–932–1 IFR Received March 6, 2001, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1145—March 8, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Change in Size Designation 

Docket No. FV00–966–1 FIR Received March 6, 2001, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1146—March 8, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Sweet Onions Grown in the Walla Walla Valley of Southeast 

Washington and Northeast Oregon; Revision of Administrative 

Rules and Regulations Docket No. FV00–956–1 FIR Received 

March 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1147—March 8, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Hazelnuts Grown in Oregon and Washington; Establishment 

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of Interim and Final Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2000–

2001 Marketing Year Docket No. FV01–982–1 IFR Received March 

6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1160—March 12, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Agricultural Marketing Service, Research and Promotion Branch, 

Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan; Redistricting and 

Adding Two Importer Members to the National Watermelon Promotion Board FV–00–703-FR Received March 6, 2001, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1161—March 12, 2001; Letter from the Chairman and CEO, 

Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the Administration’s 

final rule—Disclosure to Shareholders; Annual Report (RIN: 3052-

AB94) Received March 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1222—March 15, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Clethodim; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301105; FRL–

6770–8 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received March 9, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1223—March 15, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Chlorothalonil; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301088; 

FRL–6759–4 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received March 6, 2001, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1276—March 20, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Pyriproxyfen; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301103; 

FRL–6766–6 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received March 12, 2001, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1277—March 20, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Pymetrozine; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency 

Exemptions OPP–301106; FRL–6766–9 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received 

March 12, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1278—March 20, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Imazethapyr; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–301108; FRL–6774–9 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received March 12, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1279—March 20, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Butene, Homopolymer; Tolerance Exemption OPP–

301104; FRL–6769–8 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received March 6, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1284—March 20, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Request For Grant Proposals Making Smart 

Growth Work: Community Innovations And Responses To Barriers—Received March 12, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1346—March 27, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Diflubenzuron; Pesticide Tolerance Technical Correction OPP–301112; FRL–6776–4 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received 

March 20, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

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1374—March 28, 2001; Letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the Administration’s final rule—Organization; Funding and Fiscal Affairs, 

Loan Policies and Operations, and Funding Operations; Stock 

Issuances (RIN: 3052-AB91) Received March 23, 2001, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1405—March 30, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Onions Grown in South Texas; Decreased Assessment Rate 

Docket No. FV01–959–1 IFR Received March 28, 2001, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1406—March 30, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Raisins Produced from Grapes Grown in California; Reduction in Production Cap for 2001 Diversion Program Docket No. 

FV01–989–1 FIRA Received March 28, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

1407—March 30, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Vidalia Onions Grown in Georgia; Increased Assessment 

Rate Docket No. FV01–955–1 FR Received March 28, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1408—March 30, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Coniothyrium minitans Strain CON 

M 

91–08; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–

301107; FRL–6772–1 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received March 26, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1415—April 3, 2001; Letter from the Regulatory Contact, Grain 

Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration, Department of 

Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Fees for 

Commodity and Rice Inspection Services (RIN: 0580-AA74) Received March 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1453—April 4, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 

final rule—Ethametsulfuron Methyl; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–

301111; FRL–6773–7 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received March 29, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1527—April 24, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; Revision of 

Handling Requirements for Fresh Nectarines and Peaches Docket 

No. FV01–916–1 IFR Received April 5, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

1528—April 24, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 

final rule—Fenpyroximate; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance OPP–

301109; FRL–6773–2 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received April 5, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

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1529—April 24, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 

final rule—Imidacloprid; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301114; FRL– 6777–6 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received April 5, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1530—April 24, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 

final rule—Zoxamide 3, 5-dichloro-N- (3-chloro–1-ethyl–1-methyl–2-

oxopropyl) –4-methylbenzamide; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301110; 

FRL–6774–8 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received April 6, 2001, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1531—April 24, 2001; Letter from the Chairman and CEO, Farm 

Credit Administration, transmitting the Administration’s final 

rule—Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation; Risk-Based Capital Requirements (RIN: 3052-AB56) Received April 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1591—April 25, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Farm Services Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 

the Department’s final rule—Diary Price Support, Diary Recourse 

Loan, Livestock Assistance, American Indian Livestock Feed, and 

Pasture Recovery Programs (RIN: 0560-AG32) Received April 10, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1592—April 25, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Farm Services Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 

the Department’s final rule—2000 Crop Disaster Program (RIN: 

0560-AG36) Received April 10, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

1593—April 25, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Farm Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 

Department’s final rule—Dairy and Cranberry Market Loss Assistance Programs, Honey Marketing Assistance Loan and LDP Program, Sugar Nonrecourse Loan Program, and Payment Limitations 

for Marketing Loan Gains and Loan Deficiency Payments (RIN: 

0560-AG34) Received April 10, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

1594—April 25, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 

final rule—Propiconazole; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerances OPP–

301115; FRL–6778–1 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received April 11, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1595—April 25, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 

final rule—Metolachlor; Extension of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions OPP–301118; FRL–6778–6 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received 

April 11, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1693—May 3, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 

final rule—Flumioxazin; Pesticide Tolerances OPP–301116; FRL–

6778–5 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received April 18, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1694—May 3, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 

final rule—Hexythiazox; Pesticide Tolerances OPP–301117; FRL–

6778–8 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received April 18, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

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1722—May 7, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Pine 

Shoot Beetle; Addition to Quarantined Areas Docket No. 99–101–

2 Received April 18, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1723—May 7, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Imported 

Fire Ant; Addition to Quarantined Areas Docket No. 00–076–2 Received April 18, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1724—May 7, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Tuberculosis Testing for Imported Cattle Docket No. 00–102–1 Received 

April 18, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1725—May 7, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Brucellosis in Cattle; State and Area Classifications; South Dakota Docket No. 00–103–2 Received April 18, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

1726—May 7, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Irish Potatoes Grown in Washington; Exemption From Handling 

and Assessment Regulations for Potatoes Shipped for Experimental 

Purposes Docket No. FV00–946–1 FIR Received April 18, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1756—May 8, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, 

Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the Commission’s final rule—Opting Out of Segregation (RIN: 3038-AB67) 

Received April 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1793—May 8, 2001; Letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting a report on 

the proposed fiscal year 2002 budget. 

1796—May 9, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, FSA, 

Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Wool and Mohair Market Loss Assistance Program and 

Apple Market Loss Assistance Program (RIN: 0560-AG35) Received 

April 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1797—May 9, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Brucellosis in Cattle; State and Area Classifications; Oklahoma Docket 

No. 01–016–1 Received April 25, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

1798—May 9, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Plant 

Protection Act; Revisions to Authority Citations Docket No. 00–

063–2 Received April 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1845—May 10, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 

final rule—Change in Disease Status of Germany, Italy, and Spain 

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Because of BSE Docket No. 01–008–1 Received May 3, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1846—May 10, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Honey Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Order; 

Amendments FV–00–701 FR (RIN: 0581-AB84) Received May 3, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1847—May 10, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Final Free 

and Restricted Percentages for the 2000–2001 Crop Year for Tart 

Cherries Docket No. FV01–930–2 FR Received May 3, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1848—May 10, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Suspension 

of Provisions Under the Federal Marketing Order for Tart Cherries 

Docket No. FV00–930–6 FIR Received May 3, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1884—May 14, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 

final rule—Forchlorfenuron; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–301122; FRL–6781–4 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received May 2, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

1915—May 15, 2001; Letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 

final rule—Sucroglycerides; Exemption from the Requirement of a 

Tolerance OPP–301119; FRL–6778–9 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received 

May 2, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2042—May 22, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Decreased 

Assessment Rates Docket No. FV01–930–1 FIR Received May 15, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2043—May 22, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Cyfluthrin; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency 

Exemptions OPP–301126; FRL–6781–8 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received 

May 16, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2082—May 23, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, 

Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the Commission’s final rule—Minimum Financial Requirements for Futures 

Commission Merchants and Introducing Brokers; Amendment to 

the Capital Charge on Unsecured Receivables Due From Foreign 

Brokers (RIN: 3038-AB54) Received May 17, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2083—May 23, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, 

Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the Commission’s final rule—Foreign Futures and Options Transactions—

Received May 17, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

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2084—May 23, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb1 and Cry2Ab2 

Protein and the Genetic Material Necessary for its Production in 

Corn and Cotton; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance 

OPP–301123; FRL–6781–6 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received May 9, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2102—May 24, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, 

Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the Commission’s final rule—Changes in Reporting Levels for Large Trader 

Reports (RIN: 3038-ZA10) Received May 17, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2103—May 24, 2001; Letter from the Acting Deputy Under Secretary, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 

final rule—Rural Business Enterprise Grants and Television Demonstration Grants (RIN: 0570-AA32) Received May 11, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2104—May 24, 2001; Letter from the Administrator, Food Safety 

and Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 

the Department’s final rule—Mandatory Inspection of Ratites and 

Squabs Docket No. 01–045IF (RIN: 0583-AC84) Received May 18, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2105—May 24, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Thiamethoxam; Pesticide Tolerance OPP– 301132; FRL–6784–7 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received May 17, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2106—May 24, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Extension of Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions (Multiple Chemicals) OPP–301124; FRL–6782–1 (RIN: 

2070-AB78) Received May 17, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

2107—May 24, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Aspergillus flavus AF36; Extension of Temporary Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–

301124; FRL–6781–7 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received May 17, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2108—May 24, 2001; Letter from the Chairman and CEO, Farm 

Credit Administration, transmitting the Administration’s final 

rule—Eligibility and Scope of Financing (RIN: 3052-AB90) Received 

May 21, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2216—May 25, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Tobacco Fees and Charges for 

Permissive Inspection and Certification; Fee Revisions Docket No. 

TB–00–04 (RIN: 0581-AB86) Received May 24, 2001, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2308—June 5, 2001; Letter from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a report 

entitled, ‘‘The Operation of the Enterprise for the Americas Facility 

and the Tropical Forest Conservation Act’’. 

2312—June 6, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 

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of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Change 

in Disease Status of France, Ireland, and The Netherlands Because 

of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Docket No. 01–031–1 Received May 30, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2313—June 6, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Clethodim; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301133; 

FRL–6783–5 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received June 1, 2001, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2314—June 6, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Prohexadione Calcium; Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–301128; FRL–6781–5 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received June 1, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2315—June 6, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Pyriproxyfen; Pesticide Tolerance OPP– 301131; FRL–6782–5 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received June 1, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2316—June 6, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Clethodim; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–301134; FRL–6785–5 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received June 1, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2344—June 7, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Prohibition of Beef from Argentina Docket No. 01–032–1 Received June 1, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2345—June 7, 2001; Letter from the Chief, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—National Forest System Land and Resource Management 

Planning; Extension of Compliance Deadline—Received June 1, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2346—June 7, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Change 

in Disease Status of the Republic of San Marino and the Independent Principalities of Andorra and Monaco Docket No. 01–029–

1 Received June 1, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2347—June 7, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F Protein and the 

Genetic Material Necessary for its Production in Corn; Exemption 

from the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–301130; FRL–6783–3 

(RIN: 2070-AB78) Received June 1, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

2413—June 12, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Papayas Grown in Hawaii; Suspension of Grade, Inspection, 

and Related Reporting Requirements Docket No. FV01–928–1 IFR 

Received June 1, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2414—June 12, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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ting the Department’s final rule—Revision of User Fees for 2001 

Crop Cotton Classification Services to Growers CN–00–010 (RIN: 

0581-AB57) Received June 1, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

2415—June 12, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil 

Produced in the Far West; Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages for the 2001–2002 Marketing Year Docket No. FV–01– 985–1 FR Received June 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2416—June 12, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Olives Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate 

Docket No. FV01–932–1 FIR Received June 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2417—June 12, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 

the Department’s final rule—Adjustment of Appendices to the 

Dairy Tariff-Rate Import Quota Licensing Regulation for the 2001 

Tariff-Rate Quota Year—Received June 7, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2418—June 12, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Methyl Anthranilate; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–301127; FRL–6780–9 (RIN: 2070-

AB78) Received June 5, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2458—June 13, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Noxious Weeds; Permits and Interstate Movement Docket No. 98– 091–2 Received June 11, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2494—June 14, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Karnal Bunt; Regulated Areas Docket No. 01–058–1 Received June 

12, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2495—June 14, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Importation of Mangoes from the Philippines Docket No. 93–131–2 

Received June 12, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2524—June 18, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Citrus Canker; Payments for Recovery of Lost Production Income 

Docket No. 00–037–4 (RIN: 0579-AB15) Received June 14, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2525—June 18, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Argicultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Dried Prunes Produced in California; Undersized Regulation 

for the 2001–02 Crop Year Docket No. FV01–993–1 FR Received 

June 12, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

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2526—June 18, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Brucellosis in Cattle; State and Area Classifications; Florida Docket No. 01–020–1 Received June 15, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

2632—June 25, 2001; Letter from the Secretary, Department of 

Agriculture, transmitting a report entitled, ‘‘Assessment of the Cattle and Hog Industries, Calendar Year 2000’’. 

2633—June 25, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 

the Department’s final rule—Water and Waste Disposal Programs 

Guaranteed Loans (RIN: 0572-AB57) Received June 15, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2634—June 25, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Cyprodinil; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–301120; FRL–6778–7 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received June 18, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2635—June 25, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Tebufenozide; Re-establish Tolerances for 

Emergency Exemptions OPP–301141; FRL–6788–4 (RIN: 2070-

AB78) Received June 18, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2636—June 25, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final—Pyridaben; Pesticide Tolerance Technical Correction OPP–301013A; FRL–6786–5 Received June 18, 2001, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2637—June 25, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Isoxadifen-ethyl; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301135; FRL–6786–1 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received June 

20, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2638—June 25, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—L-Glutamic Acid and Gamma Aminobutyric 

Acid; Exemptions from the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–

301136; FRL–6785–6 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received June 20, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2639—June 25, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Mesotrione; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301138; 

FRL–6787–7 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received June 20, 2001, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2669—June 26, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

West Indian Fruit Fly; Removal of Quarantined Area Docket No. 

00–110–3 Received June 22, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

2689—June 27, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Bifenazate; Pesticide Tolerances for EmerVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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gency Exemptions OPP–301143; FRL–6788–5 (RIN: 2070-AB78) 

Received June 26, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2743—July 10, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Cranberries Grown in the States of Massachusetts, et al.; Establishment of Marketable Quantity and Allotment Percentage; Reformulation of Sales Histories and Other Modifications Under the 

Cranberry Marketing Order Docket Nos. FV01–929–2 FR and 

FV00–929–7 FR Received July 2, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

2817—July 11, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG); Time-Limited 

Pesticide Tolerances OPP–301147; FRL–6790–7 (RIN: 2070-AB78) 

Received July 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2818—July 11, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Aminoethoxyvinylglycine; Temporary Tolerance OPP–301144; FRL–6788–7 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received July 6, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2893—July 12, 2001; Letter from the Secretaries, Department of 

the Army and the Department of Agriculture, transmitting notification of the intention of the Departments of the Army and Agriculture to interchange jurisdiction of civil works and Forest Service 

lands at the Fort Leonard Wood Military Reservation in the State 

of Missouri, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 505a. 

2925—July 17, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Gypsy 

Moth Generally Infested Areas Docket No. 01–049–1 Received July 

16, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

2951—July 18, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Change 

in Disease Status of Uruguay Because of Foot-and-Mouth Disease 

Docket No. 00–111–2 Received July 11, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

2952—July 18, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Modifications to the Rules and Regulations Under the Tart Cherry Marketing Order Docket No. FV01–930–3 IFR Received July 10, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3020—July 24, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Extension of Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions (Multiple Chemicals) OPP–301146 FRL–6793–8 (RIN: 

2070-AB78) Received July 16, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

3053—July 25, 2001; Letter from the Acting Adminstrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Blueberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order; 

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Amendment No. 1 FV–00–706-FR Received July 18, 2001, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3054—July 25, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Department’s final rule—Exemption From the Requirement of a 

Tolerance Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for 

Residues Derived Through Conventional Breeding From Sexually 

Compatible Plants of Plant Incorporated Protectants (Formerly 

Plant-Pesticides) OPP–300368B; FRL–6057–6 (RIN 2070-AC02) Received July 18, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3055—July 25, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Department’s final rule—Exemption From the Requirement of a 

Tolerance Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for 

Residues of Nucleic Acids that are Part of Plant Incorporated 

Protectants (Formerly Plant-Pesticides OPP–300371B; FRL–6057– 5 (RIN 2070-AC02) Received July 18, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

3056—July 25, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Regulations Under the Federal Insecticide, 

Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act for Plant Incorporated Protectants 

(Formerly Plant-Pesticides OPP–300369B; FRL–6057–7 (RIN: 

2070-AC02) Received July 18, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

3134—July 27, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Karnal 

Bunt; Regulated Areas Docket No. 01–063–1 Received July 20, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3135—July 27, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Importation and Interstate Movement of Certain Land Tortoises Docket 

No. 00–016–3 Received July 20, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

3136—July 27, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Export 

Certification; Canadian Solid Wood Packing Materials Exported 

From the United States to China Docket No. 99–100–3 Received 

July 20, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3137—July 27, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Pine 

Shoot Beetle; Addition to Quarantined Areas Docket No. 01–048–

1 Received July 20, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3138—July 27, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Accreditation Standards for Laboratory Seed Health Testing and Seed 

Crop Phytosanitary Inspection Docket No. 99–030–2 Received July 

20, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3193—July 31, 2001; Letter from the Secretary, Department of 

Agriculture, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation, ‘‘To auVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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thorize the Secretary of Agriculture to prescribe, adjust, and collect 

fees to cover the costs incurred by the Secretary for activities related to the review and maintenance of licenses and registrations 

under the Animal Welfare Act’’. 

3194—July 31, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Diazinon, Parathion, O, O-Diethyl S- 2-

(ethylthio)ethyl phosphorodithioate (Disulfoton), Ethoprop, and 

Carbaryl; Tolerance Revocations OPP–301142; FRL–6787–8 (RIN: 

2070-AB78) Received July 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

3195—July 31, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Lysophosphatidylethanolamine (LPE); Temporary Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–

301145; FRL–6788–6 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received July 24, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3245—August 1, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 

the Department’s final rule—Policy on Audits of RUS Borrowers; 

Management Letter (RIN: 0572-AB66) Received July 27, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3246—August 1, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 

the Department’s final rule—Policy on Audits of RUS Borrowers; 

Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) 

(RIN: 0572-AB62) Received July 27, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

3247—August 1, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Mexican Fruit Fly Regulations; Regulated Areas, Regulated Articles, and Treatments Docket No. 99–075–5 Received July 31, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3248—August 1, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Tepraloxydim; Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–301148; FRL–6791–7 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received July 30, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3249—August 1, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Isoxadifen-ethyl; Pesticide Tolerance 

Technical Correction OPP–301156; FRL–6794–3 (RIN: 2070-AB78) 

Received July 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3250—August 1, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Azoxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerances for 

Emergency Exemptions OPP–301151; FRL–6792–5 (RIN: 2070-

AB78) Received July 27, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3251—August 1, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Carfentrazone-ethyl; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301149; FRL–6790–9 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received July 

27, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

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3252—August 1, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Carfentrazone-ethyl; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions OPP–301150; FRL–6792–2 (RIN: 

2070-AB78) Received July 27, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

3253—August 1, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Clomazone; Pesticide Tolerance OPP– 301139; FRL–6787–5 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received July 27, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3254—August 1, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Sulfentrazone; Pesticide Tolerances 

for Emergency Exemptions OPP–301154; FRL–6793–1 (RIN: 2070-

AB78) Received July 27, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3301—August 2, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Export Sales Reporting Requirements (RIN: 0551-AA51) Received July 31, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3302—August 2, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Onions Grown in South Texas; Decreased Assessment Rate 

Docket No. FV01–959–1 FIR Received August 1, 2001, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3303—August 2, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; Revision of 

Handling Requirements for Fresh Nectarines and Peaches Docket 

No. FV01–916–1 FIR Received August 1, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3304—August 2, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Program to Assist U.S. Producers 

in Developing Domestic Markets for Value-Added Wheat Gluten 

and Wheat Starch Products (RIN: 0551-AA60) Received July 31, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3305—August 2, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Final 

Free and Reserve Percentages for 2000–01 Crop Natural (SunDried) Seedless and Zante Currant Raisins Docket No. FV01–989–

3 IFR Received August 1, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3306—August 2, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Reporting on Organic Raisins Docket No. FV01–989–2 FR Received August 1, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3307—August 2, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, DeVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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partment of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Almonds Grown in California; Revision of Requirements Regarding Quality Control Program Docket No. FV01–981–1 FR Received August 1, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3308—August 2, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Kiwifruit Grown in California; Removal of Certain Inspection 

and Pack Requirements Docket No. FV01–920–1 FR Received August 1, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3309—August 2, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Suspension of Provisions Under the Federal Marketing Order for Tart 

Cherries Docket No. FV01–930–5 IFR Received August 1, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3310—August 2, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; Revision of Reporting Requirements for Fresh Nectarines and Peaches Docket No. 

FV01–916–3 IFR Received August 1, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

3311—August 2, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Argiculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Karnal Bunt; Compensation for the 1999–2000 and Subsequent 

Crop Seasons Docket No. 96–016–37 (RIN: 0579-AA83) Received 

August 2, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3333—September 5, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Asian Longhorned Beetle; Addition to Quarantined Areas Docket 

No. 00–077–2 Received August 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

3334—September 5, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Veterinary Services User Fees; Fees for Permit Applications Docket 

No. 99–060–2 Received August 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

3335—September 5, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Ethalfluralin; Pesticide Tolerances for 

Emergency Exemptions OPP–301155; FRL–6793–2 (RIN: 2070-

AB78) Received August 8, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3336—September 5, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—2-Propenoic Acid, Polymer with 2-

Propenamide, Sodium Salt; Tolerance Exemption OPP–301157; 

FRL–6794–7 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received August 13, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3487—September 6, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

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Commission’s final rule—Foreign Futures and Options Transactions—Received August 15, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

3488—September 6, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

Commission’s final rule—Treatment of Customer Funds—Received 

August 15, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3489—September 6, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

Commission’s final rule—Delegation of Authority to Disclose and 

Request Information—Received August 15, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3490—September 6, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

Commission’s final rule—Fees for Reviews of the Rule Enforcement 

Programs of Contract Markets and Registered Futures Association—Received August 15, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3491—September 6, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

Commission’s final rule—Recordkeeping Amendments to the Daily 

Computation of the Amount of Customer Funds Required To Be 

Segregated (RIN: 3038-AB52) Received August 15, 2001, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3492—September 6, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Fludioxonil; Pesticide Tolerances for 

Emergency Exemptions OPP–301161; FRL–6797–5 (RIN: 2070-

AB78) Received August 29, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3518—September 10, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Commuted Traveltime Periods: Overtime Services Relating to 

Imports and Exports Docket No. 00–017–1 Received September 6, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3519—September 10, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Oriental Fruit Fly; Designation of Quarantined Area Docket 

No. 01–080–1 Received September 6, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

3520—September 10, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Importation Prohibitions Because of Bovine Spongiform 

Encephalopathy Docket No. 00–121–1 (RIN: 0579-AB26) Received 

August 13, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3521—September 10, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Bromoxynil; Pesticide Tolerances for 

Emergency Exemptions OPP–301163; FRL–6798–2 (RIN: 2070-

AB70) Received September 5, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

3522—September 10, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Buprofezin; Pesticide Tolerances 

85

OPP–301159; FRL–6796–6 Received August 31, 2001, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3523—September 10, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Pyriproxyfen; Pesticide Tolerances for 

Emergency Exemptions OPP–301165; FRL–6798–6 (RIN: 2070-

AB78) Received August 31, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3524—September 10, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Revocation of Unlimited Tolerance Exemptions OPP–301152; FRL–6793–5 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received 

August 13, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3525—September 10, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Bifenazate; Pesticide Tolerances for 

Emergency Exemptions OPP–301153; FRL–6793–3 Received August 13, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3526—September 10, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—B-D-Glucuronidase from E. coli and 

the Genetic Material Necessary for its Production As a Plant Pesticide Inert Ingredient; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–301129; FRL–6782–8 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received August 13, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3527—September 10, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—2-Propenoic Acid, Sodium Salt, Polymer with 2-Propenamide; Tolerance Exemption OPP–301158; FRL– 6794–8 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received August 13, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3621—September 14, 2001; Letter from the Secretary, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the annual animal welfare enforcement report for fiscal year 2000, pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 2155. 

3675—September 17, 2001; Letter from the Secretaries, Department of Energy and Department of Agriculture, transmitting a report entitled, ‘‘Initial Report to Congress Required by the Biomass 

Research and Development Act of 2000’’. 

3678—September 19, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

Commission’s final rule—A New Regulatory Framework for Trading Facilities, Intermediaries and Clearing Organizations (RIN: 

3038-AB63) Received August 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

3679—September 19, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

Commission’s final rule—Performance of Notice Registration Processing Functions by National Futures Association With Respect to 

Certain Securities Brokers and Dealers—Received August 24, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3680—September 19, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

Commission’s final rule—Exemption for Certain Brokers or Dealers 

From Provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC Regulations (RIN: 3038-AB81) Received August 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

86

3681—September 19, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

Commission’s final rule—Notice Registration as a Futures Commission Merchant or Introducing Broker for Certain Securities Brokers 

or Dealers—Received August 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

3682—September 19, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 

transmitting the Department’s final rule—Fresh Prunes Grown in 

Designated Counties in Washington and Umatilla County, OR; Decreased Assessment Rate Docket No. FV01–924–1 IFR Received 

August 16, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3712—September 20, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Scrapie in Sheep and Goats; Interstate 

Movement Restrictions and Indemnity Program Docket No. 97–

093–5 (RIN: 0579-AA90) Received August 23, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3713—September 20, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Citrus Canker; Payments for Commercial 

Citrus Tree Replacement Docket No. 00–037–3 Received August 21, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3714—September 20, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Fluazinam; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–

301160; FRL–6797–3 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received August 23, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3770—September 24, 2001; Letter from the Administrator, Food 

Safety and Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Labeling of Natural or Regenerated Collagen Sausage Casings Docket No. 94–030F (RIN: 0583-

AC80) Received August 23, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3968—October 2,, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Brucellosis in Cattle; State and Area Classifications; Oklahoma 

Docket No. 01–016–2 Received September 4, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

3969—October 2, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Importation of Fruits and Vegetables Docket No. 00–006–2 Received 

September 4, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4056—October 3, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 

the Department’s final rule—RUS Standard for Service Installations at Customer Access Locations—Received September 6, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4057—October 3, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 

the Department’s final rule—Telecommunications System Construction Contract and Specifications (RIN: 0572-AB41) Received 

September 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

87

4093—October 4, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

Commission’s final rule—Method for Determining Market Capitalization and Dollar Value of Average Daily Trading Volume; Application of the Definition of Narrow-Based Security Index; Joint 

Final Rule Release No. 34–44724; File No. S7–11–01 (RIN: 3235-

AI13) Received September 10, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

4094—October 4, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

Commission’s final rule—Designated Contract Markets in Security 

Futures Products: Notice-Designation Requirements, Continuing 

Obligations, Applications for Exemptive Orders, and Exempt Provisions (RIN: 3038-AB82) Received September 10, 2001, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4095—October 4, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

Commission’s final rule—A New Regulatory Framework for Clearing Organizations (RIN: 3038-AB66) Received September 10, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4096—October 4, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Bispyribac-Sodium; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301175; FRL–6803–2 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received September 13, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4097—October 4, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Bentazon; Pesticide Tolerance OPP– 301172; FRL–6803–2 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received September 13, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4098—October 4, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Mefenoxam; Pesticide Tolerance OPP– 301170; FRL–6801–4 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received September 13, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4099—October 4, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Fluroxypyr 1-Methylheptyl Ester; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions OPP–301164; FRL–

6798–5 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received September 13, 2001, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4100—October 4, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Zeta-cypermethrin and its Inactive Risomers; Pesticide Tolerances OPP–301171; FRL–6801–1 (RIN: 

2070-AB78) Received September 13, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

4101—October 4, 2001; Letter from the Environmental Protection 

Agency, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Clethodim; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301168; FRL–

6800–9 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received September 13, 2001, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4102—October 4, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Sulfosate; Pesticide Tolerances OPP–

88

301173; FRL–6801–8 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received September 19, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4103—October 4, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Spinosad; Pesticide Tolerances OPP– 301177; FRL–6802–9 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received September 19, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4104—October 4, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Azoxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerances 

OPP–301174; FRL–6803–1 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received September 

19, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4105—October 4, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Paraquat; Pesticide Tolerances OPP– 301178; FRL–6799–2 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received September 19, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4106—October 4, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Propamocarb Hydrochloride; Pesticide 

Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions OPP–301162; FRL–6797–2 

(RIN: 2070-AB78) Received September 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4107—October 4, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Zoxamide 3, 5-dichloro-N- (3-chloro –1- ethyl- 1 -methyl- 2 -oxopropyl) –4-methylbenzamide; Pesticide 

Tolerance OPP–301176; FRL–6803–7 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received 

September 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4204—October 10, 2001; Letter from the General Counsel, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation entitled, ‘‘Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement 

Technical Amendments Act of 2001’’. 4206—October 11, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Agriculture Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Oranges and Grapefruit 

(Texas and States Other Than Florida, California and Arizona); 

Grade Standards Docket Number FV–00–304 Received September 

25, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4207—October 11, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Tomatoes Grown in Florida; 

Changes to the Handling Regulation for Producer Field-Packed Tomatoes Docket No. FV01–966–1 FR Received September 25, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4208—October 11, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Papayas Grown in Hawaii; 

Suspension of Grade, Inspection, and Related Reporting Requirements Docket No. FV01–928–1 FIR Received September 25, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4209—October 11, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Bifenthrin; Pesticide Tolerances for 

Emergency Exemptions OPP–301169; FRL–6801–5 (RIN: 2070-

89

AB78) Received September 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

4210—October 11, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Cyhalofop-butyl; Pesticide Tolerances 

for Emergency Exemptions OPP–301167; FRL–6800–2 (RIN: 2070-

AB78) Received September 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

4228—October 12, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida; Limiting the Volume of 

Small Red Seedless Grapefruit Docket No. FV01–905–1 IFR Received October 1, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4229—October 12, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Suspension of Continuing Assessment Rate Docket No. 

FV01–948–2 IFR Received October 1, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

4230—October 12, 2001; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Tuberculosis in Cattle, Bison, and Captive Cervids; State and Zone 

Designations Docket No. 99–092–2 Received October 1, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4263—October 16, 2001; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Modification of Area No. 3 Handling Regulation Docket No. 

FV01–948–1 FR Received October 2, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

4264—October 16, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Sethoxydim; Pesticide Tolerances for 

Emergency Exemptions OPP–301179; FRL–6802–3 (RIN: 2070-

AB78) Received October 2, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4346—October 17, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

Commission’s final rule—Designated Contract Markets in Security 

Futures Products: Notice-Designation Requirements, Continuing 

Obligations, Applications for Exemptive Orders, and Exempt Provisions (RIN: 3038-AB82) Received October 3, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4347—October 17, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

Commission’s final rule—Notice of Statement of Commission Policy 

Regarding Temporary Relief From Certain Provisions of the Commission’s Regulations—Received October 3, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4385—October 25, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Fenthion, Methidathion, Naled, 

Phorate, and Profenofos; Tolerance Revocations OPP–300985A; 

90

FRL–6795–8 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received October 2, 2001, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4386—October 25, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Revocation of Unlimited Tolerance Exemptions; Correction and Reopening of Comment Period OPP– 301152A; FRL–6803–8 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received October 2, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4398—October 29, 2001; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

Commission’s final rule—A New Regulatory Framework for Clearing Organizations (RIN: 3038-AB66) Received October 3, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4399—October 29, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Tebufenozide; Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions OPP–301181; FRL–6804–3 (RIN: 2070-AB78) 

Received October 1, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4496—November 1, 2001; Letter from the Fiscal Assistant Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department’s 

annual reports in the March 2000, March 2001, and June 2001 

Treasury Bulletin, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 9602(a). 

4540—November 8, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Imidacloprid; Pesticide Tolerances for 

Emergency Exemptions OPP–301187; FRL–6806–9 (RIN: 2070-

AB78) Received October 31, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

4541—November 8, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Methoxyfenozide; Pesticide Tolerances 

for Emergency Exemptions OPP–301185; FRL–6806–4 (RIN: 2070-

AB78) Received October 31, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

4542—November 8, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Chlorothalonil; Pesticide Tolerances 

for Emergency Exemptions OPP–301188; FRL–6807–1 (RIN: 2070-

AB78) Received October 31, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

4723—December 5, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Azoxystrobin: Pesticide Tolerances for 

Emergency Exemptions FRL–6809–3 Received November 21, 2001, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4822—December 13, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—4—Amino–6–1(1,1-dimethylethyl)- 3—

(methylthio)—1, 2, 4—triazin—5 (4H)—one Metribuzin , 

Dichlobenil, Diphenylamine, Sulprofos, Pendimethalin, and 

Terbacil; Tolerance Actions OPP–300734A; FRL–6804–4 (RIN: 

2070-AB78) Received December 3, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

4854—December 17, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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ting the Agency’s final rule—Linear alkyl C12–16 Propoxyamine 

ethoxylate; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP– 301191; FRL–6810–2 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received December 6, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4855—December 17, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Sethoxydim; Pesticide Tolerance Technical Correction OPP–301179A; FRL–6814–4 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received December 11, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4856—December 17, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Pesticide Labeling and Other Regulatory Revisions OPP–300890A; FRL–6752–1 (RIN: 2070-AD14) Received December 11, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4857—December 17, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Extension of Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions; Multiple Chemicals OPP–301194; FRL–6814–2 

(RIN: 2070-AB78) Received December 11, 2001, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4929—December 19, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Sodium thiosulfate; Exemption from 

the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–301196; FRL–6811–6 (RIN: 

2070-AB78) Received December 18, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

4930—December 19, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Imazapic; Pesticide Tolerance OPP– 301198; FRL–6816–2 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received December 18, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

4931—December 19, 2001; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Fluthiacet-methyl; Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–301184; FRL–6806–7 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received December 

18, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5038—January 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Clethodim; Pesticide Tolerances for 

Emergency Exemptions OPP–301202; FRL–6817–1 (RIN: 2070-

AB78) Received December 28, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5039—January 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Indian Meal Moth Granulosis Virus; 

Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–301193; 

FRL–6812–5 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received January 2, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5040—January 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Ethalfluralin; Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–301208; FRL–6818–6 (RIN 2070-AB78) Received January 8, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5041—January 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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ting the Agency’s final rule—Imazamox; Pesticide Tolerance OPP– 301205; FRL–6817–9 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received December 21, 

2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5042—January 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Pymetrozine; Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–301180; FRL–6804–1 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received December 

21, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5043—January 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Halosulfuron-methyl; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions OPP–301197; FRL–6818–1 (RIN: 

2070-AB78) Received December 21, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5044—January 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a 

Tolerance or an Exemption from a Tolerance; Rhodamine B; Revocation of Unlimited Tolerance; Rhodamine B; Revocation of Unlimited Tolerance Exemption OPP–301026A; FRL–6813–6 (RIN: 2070-

AB78) Received December 21, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5045—January 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Halosulfuron-methyl; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301200; FRL–6816–8 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received December 21, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5046—January 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Fenbuconazole; Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–3011 99; FRL–6816–4 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received January 

16, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5047—January 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting Agency’s final rule—Imidacloprid; Reestablishment of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions OPP–301204; FRL–6817–6 (RIN: 

2070-AB78) Received January 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5048—January 23, 2002; Letter from the Chairman and Chief 

Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 

Administration’s final rule—Loan Policies and Operations; Definitions; Loan Purchases and Sales (RIN: 3052-AB93) Received January 8, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5280—January 29, 2002; Letter from the Secretary, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the FY 2000 activities report on environmental assessment, restoration, and cleanup activities required 

by Section 120(e)(5) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. 

5282—February 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Mepiquat; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–

301209; FRL–6 818–7 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received January 18, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5433—February 8, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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ting the Agency’s final rule—Zeta-Cypermethrin and its Inactive Risomers; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301207; FRL–6818–8 (RIN: 

2070-AB78) Received January 30, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5434—February 8, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Bifenazate; Pesticide Tolerance OPP– 301206; FRL–6818–3 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received January 30, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5457—February 12, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—1,2-Ethanediamine, Polymer with 

Methyl Oxirane and Oxirane; Tolerance Exemption OPP–301214; 

FRL–6821–9 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received February 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5458—February 12, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Tetraethoxysilane Polymer with 

Hexamethyldisiloxane; Tolerance Exemption OPP–301216; FRL– 6822–4 (RIN 2070-AB78) Received February 7, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5547—February 26, 2002; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

Commission’s final rule—Rules Relating to Intermediaries of Commodity Interest Transactions (RIN: 3038-AB56) Received February 

12, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5548—February 26, 2002; Letter from the Acting Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 

Commission’s final rule—Listing Standards and Conditions for 

Trading Security Futures Products (RIN: 3038-AB87) Received 

February 12, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5549—February 26, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Sulfuryl Floride; Temporary Pesticide 

Tolerances OPP–301166A; FRL–6823–4 (RIN: 2070-AC18) Received 

February 5, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5550—February 26, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Bentazon; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–

301215; FRL–6820–9 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received February 05, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5646—February 26, 2002; Letter from the Secretary, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s report entitled, 

‘‘Herger-Feinstein Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery Act Pilot 

Project FY 2000’’. 

5647—February 27, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Change in Disease Status of Slovakia and Slovenia Because of BSE 

Docket No. 01–122–1 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5648—February 27, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Change in Disease Status of Japan With Regard to Foot-and-Mouth 

94

Disease Docket No. 01–010–2 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5649—February 27, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Change in Disease Status of Greece Because of BSE Docket No. 

01–065–1 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5650—February 27, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Change in Disease Status of the Czech Republic Because of BSE 

Docket No. 01–062–1 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5665—February 28, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Karnal Bunt; Regulated Areas Docket No. 01–058–2 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5666—February 28, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Karnal Bunt; Regulated Areas Docket No. 00–088–2 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5667—February 28, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Karnal Bunt; Regulated Areas Docket No. 01–063–2 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5668—February 28, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Hot 

Water Treatment for Limes Docket No. 99–081–1 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5669—February 28, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Hot 

Water Treatment for Limes Docket No. 99–081–2 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5670—February 28, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Mediterranean Fruit Fly; Addition to Quarantined Areas Docket 

No. 01–093–1 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5671—February 28, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Oriental Fruit Fly; Designation of Quarantined Areas Docket No. 01–

102–1 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5672—February 28, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Diflubenzuron; Pesticide Tolerance 

95

OPP–301213; FRL–6821–7 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received February 

19, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5748—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agiculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Brucellosis in Cattle; State and Area Classifications; Florida Docket 

No. 01–020–2 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5749—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agiculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule -Mexican Hass Avocado Import Program Docket No. 00–003–4 (RIN: 

0579-AB27) Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5750—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Limited Ports of Entry for Pet Birds, Performing or Theatrical 

Birds, and Poultry and Poultry Products Docket No. 01–121–1 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5751—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Importation of Unshu Oranges From Japan Docket No. 99–099–2 

(RIN: 0579-AB17) Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5752—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— States Approved To Receive Stallions and Mares From CEM-Affected Regions; Rhode Island Docket No. 01–055–2 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5753—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Prohibition of Beef From Argentina Docket No. 01–032–2 Received 

February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5754—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Interstate Movement of Swine Within a Production System Docket 

No. 98–023–2 (RIN: 0579-AB28) Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5755—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Commercial Transportation of Equines to Slaughter Docket No. 98–

074–2 (RIN: 0579-AB06) Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5756—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Horses From Iceland; Quarantine Requirements Docket No. 00–

010–2 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

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5757—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Imported Fire Ant; Addition to Quarantined Areas Docket No. 01– 081–1 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5758—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Citrus Canker; Addition to Quarantined Areas Docket No. 00–036–3 

Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5759—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Asian Longhorned Beetle; Addition to Quarantined Areas Docket 

No. 01–092–1 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5760—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Phytophthora Ramorum; Quarantine and Regulations Docket No. 

01–054–1 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5761—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Commuted Traveltime Periods: Overtime Services Relating to Imports and Exports Docket No. 01–111–1 Received February 22, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5762—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Animals Destroyed Because of Tuberculosis; Payment of Indemnity 

Docket No. 00–106–1 (RIN: 0579-AB29) Received February 22, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5763—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Export Certification; Canadian Solid Wood Packing Materials Exported From the United States to China Docket No. 99–100–4 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5764—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Chronic Wasting Disease in Cervids; Payment of Indemnity Docket 

No. 00–108–1 (RIN: 0579-AB35) Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5765—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Change in Disease Status of Germany, Italy, and Spain Because of 

BSE Docket No. 01–008–2 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5766—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, DepartVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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ment of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Change in Disease Status of the Republic of San Marino and the 

Independent Principalities of Andorra and Monaco Docket No. 01– 008–2 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5767—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—District of Columbia; Movement of Plants and Plant Products Docket 

No. 00–085–2 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5768—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Change in Disease Status of The Netherlands and Northern Ireland With Regard to Foot-and-Mouth Disease Docket No. 01–031– 3 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5769—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Change in Disease Status of France and Ireland With Regard to 

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Docket No. 01–031–2 Received February 

22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5770—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— States Approved To Received Stallions and Mares From CEM-Affected Regions; Rhode Island Docket No. 01–055–01 Received February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5771—March 6, 2002; Letter from the Director, Policy Directives 

and Instructions Branch, Department of Justice, transmitting the 

Department’s final rule—Termination of the Designation of Argentina as a Participant Under the Visa Waiver Program INS No. 

2188–02; AG ORDER No. 2561–2002 (RIN: 1115-AB93) Received 

February 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5775—March 7, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Hydrogen Peroxide; An Amendment to an Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–301217; FRL–

6822–7 (RIN: 2070-AB78) February 26, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5812—March 11, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Rural 

Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Treasury Rate Direct Loan Program (RIN: 

0572-AB71) Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5889—March 14, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Olives Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate Docket No. 

FV02–932–1 IFR Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5890—March 14, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

98

West Indian Fruit Fly Docket No. 00–110–4 Received March 5, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5891—March 14, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Fresh Prunes Grown in Designated Counties in Washington and 

Umatilla County, OR; Decreased Assessment Rate Docket No. 

FV01–924–1 FIR Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5892—March 14, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Elimination of Requirements for Partial Quality Control Programs; 

Certification of Scales Docket No. 97–001TF (RIN: 0583-AC35) Received March 5, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5893—March 14, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Walnuts Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate Docket 

No. FV01–984–1 FIR Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5894—March 14, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Decreased Assessment Rate Docket No. 

FV01–966–2 IFR Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5895—March 14, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines and Tangelos Grown in Florida; Decreased Assessment Rate Docket No. FV01–905–3 IFR Received 

March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5896—March 14, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Citrus Canker; Quarantined Areas Docket No. 01–079–2 Received 

March 5, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5897—March 14, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Asian Longhorned Beetle; Addition to Quarantined Areas Docket 

No. 01–092–2 Received March 5, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5898—March 14, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Change in Disease Status of Greece Because of BSE Docket No. 

01–065–2 Received March 5, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5899—March 14, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxilliary Provisions Docket 

No. 00–075–2 Received March 5, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

99

5900—March 14, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Steam Treatment of Golden Nematode-Infested Farm Equipment, 

Construction Equipment, and Containers Docket No. 01–050–1 Received March 5, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5901—March 14, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Black Stem Rust; Identification Requirements and Addition of Rust 

Resistant Varieties Docket No. 97–053–3 Received March 5, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5902—March 14, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Change in Disease Status of Japan Because of BSE Docket No. 01– 094–2 Received March 5, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5903—March 14, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—2, 4-D; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301219; FRL–6827–1 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received March 

8, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5914—March 18, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Cranberries Grown in the States of Massachusetts, et al.; Increased 

Assessment Rate Docket No. FV01–929–3 FR Received March 6, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5915—March 18, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Dried Prunes Produced in California; Increased Assessment Rate 

Docket No. FV01–993–3 FR Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5916—March 18, 2002; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Nectarines Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate 

Docket No. FV01–916–2 FR Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5917—March 18, 2002; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Increased Assessment 

Rate Docket No. FV01–948–3 FR Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5918—March 18, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Domestic Dates Produced or Packed in Riverside County, California; 

Increased Assessment Rate Docket No. FV01–987–1 FR Received 

March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5919—March 18, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Fresh Bartlett Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Increased 

Assessment Rate Docket No. FV01–931–1 FR Received March 6, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5920—March 18, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; ModificaVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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tions to the Rules and Regulations Under the Tart Cherry Marketing Order Docket No. FV01–930–3 FIR Received March 6, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5921—March 18, 2002; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan; Subpart D-Referendum Procedures FV–01–701 FR Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5922—March 18, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Kiwifruit Grown in California; Relaxation of Pack Requirements 

Docket No. FV02–920–1 IFR Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5923—March 18, 2002; Letter from the Acting Administrator, 

Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Final 

Free and Reserve percentages for 2000–01 Crop Natural (SunDried) Seedless and Zante Currant Raisins Docket No. FV01–989–

3 FIR Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5924—March 18, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Tobacco Inspection; Producer Referenda on Mandatory Grading Docket No. TB–02–03 Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5925—March 18, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Tobacco Inspection; Growers’ Referendum Results Docket No. TB–00–

23 Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5926—March 18, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Referendum Procedures FV–01–706-FR Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5927—March 18, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Limes Grown in Florida and Imported Limes; Suspension of Regulations Docket No. FV01–911–2 FR Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5928—March 18, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Winter Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; the Establishment 

of a Supplemental Rate of Assessment for the Beurre d’Anjou Variety of Pears and of a Definition for Organically Produced Pears 

Docket No. FV01–927–1 FR Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5929—March 18, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Hazelnuts Grown in Oregon and Washington; Establishment of Reporting Requirements for Imported Hazelnuts Docket No. FV01–

982–3 FR Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5930—March 18, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Rural 

Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Extensions of Payments of Principal and InVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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terest (RIN: 0572-AB60) Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5931—March 18, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Pesticide Tolerance Processing Fees 

OPP–30118; FRL–6774–3 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received March 8, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5943—March 19, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Rural 

Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan 

and Grant Program (RIN: 0572-AB70) Received March 6, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5944—March 19, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Extension of Redemption Date for Unsold 2001 Diversion Certificates Docket No. 

FV02–989–3 IFR Received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

5945—March 19, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Suspension of Continuing Assessment Rate Docket No. FV01–948–2 FIR Received March 6, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

5973—March 20, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Isoxadifen-ethyl; Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–301224; FRL–6628–5 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received March 15, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6018—March 20, 2002; Letter from the Secretary (DOT) and 

Chairmans, Federal Reserve System, Department of Treasury, 

Commodity Futures Trading Comm., Securities and Exchange 

Comm., transmitting a report entitled, ‘‘Joint Report on Retail 

Swaps’’ as required by Section 105(c) of the Commodity Futures 

Modernization Act of 2000. 

6019—April 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Regulations Governing the California Prune 

Plum (Tree Removal) Diversion Program Docket No. FV01–81–01 

FR (RIN: 0581 -AC03) Received March 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6020—April 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Grapes 

Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern California; Increased 

Assessment Rate Docket No. FV02–925–1 FR Received March 12, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6021—April 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Onions 

Grown in South Texas; Increased Assessment Rate Docket No. 

FV02–959–1 FR Received March 12, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

6022—April 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Melons 

Grown in South Texas; Increased Assessment Rate Docket No. 

FV02–979–1 FR Received March 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

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6023—April 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; Revision of Reporting Requirements for Fresh Nectarines and Peaches Docket No. FV01–

916–3 FIR Received March 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

6024—April 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Kiwifruit 

Grown in California; Relaxation of Pack Requirements Docket No. 

FV02–920–1 FIR Received March 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

6025—April 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Hazelnuts Grown in Oregon and Washington; Establishment of Interim 

Final and Final Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2001–2002 

Marketing Year Docket No. FV02–982–1 IFR Received March 15, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6026—April 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Raisins 

Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Reduction in Production Cap for 2002 Diversion Program Docket No. FV02–989–2 IFR 

Received March 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6027—April 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Beef Promotion and Research; Reapportionment Docket No. LS–01–05 Received March 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6028—April 9, 2002; Letter from the Regulatory Contact, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Fees for Official Inspection and Official Weighing Services Docket 

No. FGIS–2001–003a (RIN: 0580-AA79) Received March 18, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6029—April 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Hazelnuts Grown in Oregon and Washington; Establishment of Interim 

and Final Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2000–2001 Marketing Year Docket No. FV01–982–1 FIR Received March 13, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6030—April 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Oranges, 

Grapefruit, Tangerines and Tangelos Grown in Florida; Decreased 

Assessment Rate Docket No. FV01–905–3 FIR Received March 13, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6031—April 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Tomatoes 

Grown in Florida; Decreased Assessment Rate Docket No. FV01–

966–2 FIR Received March 13, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

6032—April 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Rules of 

Practice AMS–02–001 Received March 13, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6120—April 10, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Farm Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Streamlining of the Emergency Farm Loan ProVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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gram Loan Regulations (RIN: 0560-AF72) Received April 3, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6121—April 10, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Increase in Fees for Voluntary Federal Seed Testing and Certification 

Services and Establishment of a Fee for Preliminary Test Reports 

Docket Number LS–01–07 Received March 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6163—April 15, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Acetamiprid; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301225; 

FRL–6829–3 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received March 22, 2002, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6214—April 17, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Change in Disease Status of Austria Because of BSE Docket No. 

02–004–1 Received March 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

6215—April 17, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Change in Disease Status of Finland Because of BSE Docket No. 

01–131–1 Received March 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

6216—April 17, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Importation of Horses, Ruminants, Swine, and Dogs; Inspection and 

Treatment for Screwworm Docket No. 00–028–2 Received March 

22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6217—April 17, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Citrus Canker; Removal of Quarantined Area Docket No. 02–018–1 

Received March 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6218—April 17, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Commuted Traveltime Periods: Overtime Services Relating to Imports and Exports Docket No. 01–125–1 Received March 22, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6219—April 17, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Origin Health Certificates for Livestock Exported From the United 

States Docket No. 99–053–2 Received March 22, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6242—April 18, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Revocation of Certain Obsolete Tolerance Exemptions OPP–2002–0010; FRL–6833–3 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6243—April 18, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

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Agency’s final rule—Foramsulfuron; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–301227; FRL–6829–8 (RIN: 2070-AB78) 

Received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6244—April 18, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Furilazole; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301223; 

FRL–6828–4 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6245—April 18, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Propiconazole; Extension of Tolerance for 

Emergency Exemptions OPP–301221; FRL–6828–3 (RIN: 2070-

AB78) Received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6275—April 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; 

Order Amending Marketing Agreement and Order No. 923 Docket 

Nos. 99AMS-FV–923-A1; FV00–923–1 Received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6276—April 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Suspension 

of Provisions Under the Federal Marketing Order for Tart Cherries 

Docket No. FV01–930–5 FIR Received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6277—April 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Temporary 

Suspension of a Provision Regarding a Continuance Referendum 

Under the Tart Cherry Marketing Order Docket No. FV01–930–4 

FR Received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6278—April 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Walnuts Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate Docket 

No. FV01–894–1 FIR Received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

6279—April 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Final Free and 

Reserve Percentages for 2001–02 Crop Natural (sun-dried) Seedless 

and Other Seedless Raisins Docket No. FV02–989–4 IFR Received 

April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6280—April 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Extension of Redemption Date for Unsold 2001 Diversion Certificates Docket No. 

FV02–989–3 FIR Received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

6281—April 22, 2002; Letter from the Assistant Administrator, 

Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final 

rule—Pesticide Labeling and Other Regulatory Revisions OPP–

300890A; FRL–6752–1 (RIN: 2070-AD14) Received March 26, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6330—April 23, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Rural 

Housing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the DeVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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partment’s final rule—Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program 

(RIN: 0575-AC26) Received April 5, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

6331—April 23, 2002; Letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the Administration’s rule—Organization; Loan Policies and Operations; 

Termination of Farm Credit Status (RIN: 3052-AB86) Received 

April 19, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6361—April 24, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; Revision of Handling 

Requirements for Fresh Nectarines and Peaches Docket No. FV02– 916–1 IFR Received April 8, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

6362—April 24, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agriculture 

Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 

Department’s final rule—2001 Amendment to Cotton Board Rules 

and Regulations Adjusting Supplemental Assessment on Imports 

CN–01–001 Received April 8, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

6363—April 24, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida; 

Modifying Procedures and Establishing Regulations to Limit the 

Volume of Small Red Seedless Grapefruit Docket No. FV01–905–2 

IFR Received April 8, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6364—April 24, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order-Increase in Importer Assessments No. LS–01–02 Received April 8, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6365—April 24, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Increase in Fees and Charges for Egg, Poultry, and Rabbit Grading 

Docket No. PY–01–005 Received April 8, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6486—April 30, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Infectious Salmon Anemia; Payment of Indemnity Docket No. 01–126–1 Received April 12, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6487—April 30, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Farm Loan Programs Account Servicing Policies—Reduction of Amortized Shared Appreciation Recapture Amortization Rate (RIN: 

0560-AG43) Received April 18, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

6488—April 30, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order No. LS–01–12 

(RIN: 0581-AC06) Received April 19, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

6489—April 30, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Fluazinam; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–2002–

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0003; FRL–6831–8 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received April 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6490—April 30, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Fenhexamid; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–301228; 

FRL–6829–9 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received April 16, 2002, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6491—April 30, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Sodium Starch Glycolate; Exemption from the 

Requiremnt of a Tolerance OPP–2002–0018; FRL–6833–9 (RIN: 

2070-AB78) Received April 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

6525—May 1, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 

final rule—Viruses, Serums, and Toxins and Analogous Products; 

Autogenous Biologics Docket No. 95–066–2 Received April 10, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6526—May 1, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 

final rule—Change in Disease Status of the Czech Republic Because of BSE Docket No. 01–062–2 Received April 10, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6571—May 2, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 

final rule—Steam Treatment of Golden Nematode-Infested Farm 

Equipment, Construction Equipment, and Containers Docket No. 

01–050–2 Received April 29, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

6572—May 2, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 

final rule—Citrus Canker Quarantined Areas; Technical Amendment Docket No. 01–079–3 Received April 29, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6573—May 2, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 

final rule—Gypsy Moth Generally Infested Areas Docket No. 01–

049–2 Received April 29, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6574—May 2, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 

final rule—Texas (Splenetic) Fever in Cattle; Incorporation by Reference Docket No. 01–110–1 Received April 29, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6575—May 2, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Milk in 

the Upper Midwest Marketing Area; Interim Order Amending the 

Order Docket No. AO–361-A35; DA–01–03 Received April 29, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6643—May 7, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Sodium Starch Glycolate; Exemption from the 

Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–2002–0018; FRL–6833–9 (RIN: 

2070-AB78) Received April 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

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6704—May 9, 2002; Letter from the Secretary, Department of 

Agriculture, transmitting a draft bill, ‘‘To prescribe, adjust, and collect fees to cover the costs incurred by the Secretary to produce national and international reagents and references and make them 

available to the industry on a fee basis’’. 6705—May 9, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Lysophosphatidylethanolamine (LPE); Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–301212; FRL–6821– 4 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received April 9, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

6779—May 14, 2002; Letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the Administration’s final rule—Electronic Commerce; Disclosure to Shareholders (RIN: 3052-AC02) Received April 30, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6829—May 15, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 

final rule—Limited Ports of Entry for Pet Birds, Performing or 

Theatrical Birds, and Poultry and Poultry Products Docket No. 01– 121–2 Received April 29, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6901—May 20, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Grapes 

Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern California; Revision 

to Container and Pack Requirements Docket No. FV02–925–2 IFR 

Received April 29, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6902—May 20, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Tart 

Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Increased Assessment Rates Docket No. FV02–930–2 FR Received April 29, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6903—May 20, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Olives 

Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate Docket No. 

FV02–932–1 FIR Received April 19, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

6904—May 20, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil Produced 

in the Far West; Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages for 

the 2002–2003 Marketing Year Docket No. FV–02–985–1 FR Received April 29, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6929—May 21, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator Animal and Plant HealthInspection Service, transmitting 

the Department’s final rule—Karnal Bunt Compensation (RIN: 

0579-AB45) Docket No. 01–112–1 Received May 2, 2002, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6981—May 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Adjustment of Appendices to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Import Quota Licensing Regulation for the 2002 Tariff-Rate Quota Year—Received May 

9, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6982—May 22, 2002; Letter from the Chief, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—National Forest System Land and Resource Management 

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Planning; Extension of Compliance Deadline (RIN: 0596-AB87) Received May 17, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6983—May 22, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Change 

in Disease Status of Portugal Because of African Swine Fever 

Docket No. 01–026–2 Received May 2, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

6984—May 22, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Karnal 

Bunt; Restrictions on the Use of Grain Originating in a Regulated 

Area Docket No. 01–118–1 Received May 2, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6985—May 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Adjustment of Appendices to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Import Quota Licensing Regulation for the 2002 Tariff-Rate Quota Year—Received May 

2, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6986—May 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 

Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 

Department’s final rule—Tart Cherries Grown in the States of 

Michigan, et al.; Final Free and Restricted Percentages for the 

2001–2002 Crop Year for Tart Cherries Docket No. FV02–930–1 FR 

Received May 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

6987—May 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 

Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 

Department’s final rule—Cotton Research and Promotion Program: 

Procedures for Conduct of Sign-up Period Docket No. CN–01–007 

Received May 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7090—May 23, 2002; Letter from the Secretary, Department of 

Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s Preliminary report on 

Animal Disease Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Control Act of 

2001. 

7092—May 24, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Pesticides; Tolerance Exemptions for Polymers 

OPP–2002–0021; FRL–6834–2 Received May 20, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7093—May 24, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Pesticides; Tolerance Exemptions for Minimal 

Risk Active and Inert Ingredients OPP–2002–0030; FRL–6834–8 

(RIN: 2070-AC18) Received May 20, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

7124—June 4, 2002; Letter from the Secretary, Department of 

Agriculture, transmitting a report required by the Grain Standards 

and Warehouse Improvement Act of 2000, Public Law 106–472. 

7125—June 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Trifloxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–

2002–0052; FRL–7178–6 Received May 20, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7218—June 6, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Tobacco 

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Inspection; Mandatory Grading Docket No. TB–02–11 Received 

May 23, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7339—June 12, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Silica, Amorphous, Fumed (Crystalline Free); 

Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–2002–0031; 

FRL–6835–5 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received May 9, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7340—June 12, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Pesticides; Removal of Duplicative or Expired 

Time-limited Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions OPP–2002–

0037; FRL–6835–7 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received May 9, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7366—June 13, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Raisins 

Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Reduction in Production Cap for 2002 Diversion Program Docket No. FV02–989–2 FIR 

Received May 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7367—June 13, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Citrus Canker; Quarantined Areas Docket No. 

02–029–1 Received May 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

7368—June 13, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Importation of Used Farm Equipment From Regions Affected with Foot-and-Mouth Disease Docket No. 01–037–1 

Received May 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7369—June 13, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Imported Fire Ant; Addition to Quarantined 

Areas Docket No. 01–081–2 Received May 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7370—June 13, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Oriental Fruit Fly; Removal of Quarantined 

Areas Docket No. 01–080–2 Received May 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7371—June 13, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Change in Disease Status of Slovakia and Slovenia Because of BSE Docket No. 01–122–2 Received May 16, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7394—June 17, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Avocados 

Grown in South Florida; Increased Assessment Rate Docket No. 

FV02–915–2 FR Received May 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

7395—June 17, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Dried 

Prunes Produced in California; Undersized Regulation for the 

2002–03 Crop Year Docket No. FV02–993–1 FR Received May 16, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

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7396—June 17, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Pink Bollworm Regulated Areas; Removal of 

Oklahoma Docket No. 02–031–1 Received May 17, 2002, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7397—June 17, 2002; Letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Operations, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration, transmitting the Administration’s final rule—Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast 

Multispecies Fishery Docket No. 020409080–2080–01; I.D. 032602A 

(RIN: 0648-AP78) Received May 17, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

7494—June 19, 2002; Letter from the Fiscal Assistant Secretary, 

Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Aquatic Resources 

Trust Fund annual report and the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund 

annual report, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 9602(a). 

7495—June 20, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Post-Loan Policies and Procedures Common to 

Guaranteed and Insured Loans (RIN: 0572-AB48) Received May 

20, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7496—June 20, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Fludioxonil; Re-establishment of Tolerance for 

Emergency Exemptions OPP–2002–0061; FRL–7176–8 Received 

May 23, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7497—June 20, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Cyhalofop-butyl; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance OPP–2002–0087; FRL–7178–5 Received May 30, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7498—June 20, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Methyl Parathion and Ethyl Parathion; Tolerance Revocations OPP–2002–0067; FRL–7179–9 Received May 30, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7544—June 21, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Vinclozolin; Tolerance Revocations and Notice 

of Channels of Trade Provision Guidance OPP–2002–0036; FRL–

6835–6 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received May 30, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7583—June 24, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Triflusulfuron Methyl; Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–2002–082; FRL–7180–8 Received June 5, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7608—June 25, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Triflumizole; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–2002–

0063; FRL–7180–5 Received June 10, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

7609—June 25, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

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Agency’s final rule—Spinosad; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–2002–0099; FRL–7182–1 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received June 10, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7610—June 25, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Carfentrazone-ethyl; Pesticide Tolerances for 

Emergency Exemptions OPP–2002–0072; FRL–7178–1 Received 

June 10, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7611—June 25, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Carboxin; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–2002– 0028; FRL–7180–6 Received June 10, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

7640—June 26, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Change in Disease Status of Estonia With Regard to Rinderpest 

and Foot-and-Mouth Disease Docket No. 01–041–2 Received May 

31, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7731—July 8, 2002; Letter from the Secretary, Department of 

Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s draft bill entitled, ‘‘To 

amend sections 3, 7D, 16(i)(2), and 19 of the United States Grain 

Standards Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to recover 

through user fees the costs of standardization activities’’. 7732—July 8, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Nicotine; Tolerance Revocations OPP–2002– 0035; FRL–6836–7 Received May 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

7765—July 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Lamb 

Promotion, Research, and Information Program: Rules and Regulations No. LS–02–05 Received June 17, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

7766—July 9, 2002; Letter from the Under Secretary, Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Food Stamp Program: Work 

Provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity 

Reconciliation Act of 1996 and Food Stamp Provisions of the Balanced Budget Act 1997 (RIN: 0584-AC45) Received July 9, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7827—July 11, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Increase in the Minimum Size Requirement for Area No. 2 Docket No. FV02–948–1 FR Received June 17, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7828—July 11, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 

Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of 

Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Nectarines 

Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate Docket No. 

FV02–916–2 IFR Received June 25, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

7829—July 11, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 

Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of 

Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Raisins ProVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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duced From Grapes Grown in California; Addition of a New Varietal Type and Quality Requirements for Other Seedless-Sulfured 

Raisins Docket No. FV02–989–1-IFR Received June 20, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7830—July 11, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Cotton Program, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 

final rule—Revision of User Fees for 2002 Crop Cotton Classification Services to Growers Docket No. CN–02–001 (RIN: 0581-AC04) 

Received June 20, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7831—July 11, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Cotton Program, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 

final rule—Cotton Board Rules and Regulations: Adjusting Supplemental Assessment on Imports, (2002 Amendments) Docket No. 

CN–02–002 Received June 20, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

7902—July 15, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Oranges, 

Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida; Modifying 

Procedures and Establishing Regulations To Limit the Volume of 

Small Red Seedless Grapefruit Docket Nos. FV01–905–1 FIR; 

FV01–905–2 FIR Received June 17, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

7903—July 15, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Farm Loan 

Program, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Streamlining of the Emergency Farm Loan Program Loan Regulations; Correction (RIN: 0560-AF72) Received 

June 21, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7904—July 15, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 

Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of 

Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Additional Opportunity 

for Participation in 2002 Raisin Diversion Program Docket No. 

FV02–989–5 IFR Received June 25, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

7905—July 15, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 

Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of 

Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Vidalia Onions Grown in Georgia; Revision of Reporting and Assessment Requirements Docket No. FV02–955–1 IFR Received June 25, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7978—July 16, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 

final rule—Tuberculosis in Cattle and Bison; State and Zone Designations; Texas Docket No. 02–021–1 Received June 12, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7979—July 16, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Pesticide Tolerance Nomenclature Changes; 

Technical Amendment OPP–2002–0043; FRL–6835–2 Received 

June 18, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7980—July 16, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Pesticide Tolerance Nomenclature Changes; 

Technical Amendment OPP–2002–0043; FRL–7180–1 Received 

June 18, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

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7981—July 16, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Hydrogen Peroxide; An Amendment to an Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance; Technical Correction 

OPP–2002–0042; FRL–6835–3 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received June 18, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7982—July 16, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Extension of Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions (Multiple Chemicals) OPP–2002–0112; FRL–7183–6 Received July 9, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

7983—July 16, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Mesotrione; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions OPP–2002–0117; FRL–7184–2 Received July 9, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8000—July 16, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Halosulfuron; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions OPP–2002–0113; FRL–7183–2 Received July 9, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8077—July 18, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Clarified Hydrophobic Extract of Neem Oil; 

Pesticide Tolerance; Technical Correction OPP–2002–0073; FRL– 6835–1 Received June 26, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8078—July 18, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Cyhalofop-butyl; Pesticide Tolerance Technical 

Correction OPP–2002–0087; FRL–7185–1 Received June 26, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8079—July 18, 2002; Letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting notification 

of the 2002 compensation program adjustments, including the 

Agency’s current salary range structure and the performance-based 

merit pay matrix. 

8105—July 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Hazelnuts Grown in Oregon and Washington; Establishment of Interim 

Final and Final Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2001–2002 

Marketing Year Docket No. FV02–982–1 FIR Received July 9, 

2002. 

8106—July 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Rules of 

Practice and Procedure Governing Proceedings Under Research, 

Promotion, and Education Programs FV–02–709 Received July 9, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8107—July 22, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Oxadixyl; Tolerance Revocations OPP–2002–

0047; FRL–7180–4 Received July 2, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

8230—July 25, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Aspergillus flavus AF36; Amendment, TemVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00119 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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porary Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–

2002–0093; FRL–7185–4 Received July 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8231—July 25, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Atrazine, Bensulide, Diphenamid, Imazalil, 6-

Methyl–1, 3-dithiolo 4,5-b quinoxalin–2-one, Phosphamidon SPropyl dipropylthiocarbamate, and Trimethacarb; Tolerance Revocations OPP–2002–0085; FRL–7182–5 Received July 15, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8232—July 25, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Benomyl; Tolerance Revocations OPP–2002–

0068; FRL–7177–7 Received July 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

8233—July 25, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Clethodim; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–2002–

0129; FRL–7185–7 Received July 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

8234—July 25, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Indoxacarb; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–2002–

0105; FRL–7186–2 Received July 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

8235—July 25, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 

Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Methoxychlor; Tolerance Revocations OPP–

2002–0118; FRL–7184–4 (RIN: 2070-AB78) Received July 15, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8276—July 26, 2002; Letter from the General Counsel, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a draft bill entitled, ‘‘To amend 

section 313 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, and for other 

purposes’’. 

8277—July 26, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agiculture, transmitting the Department’s 

final rule—Mediterranean Fruit Fly; Removal of Quarantined Area 

Docket No. 01–093–2 Received July 9, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

8278—July 26, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 

final rule—Change in Disease Status of Austria Because of BSE 

Docket No. 02–004–2 Received July 12, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

8279—July 26, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Farm Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Lamb Meat Adjustment Assistance Program 

(RIN: 0560-AG17) Received July 17, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

8280—July 26, 2002; Letter from the Executive Vice President, 

Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Dairy Recourse Loan Program for Commercial Dairy Processors (RIN: 0560-AF41) Received July 23, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

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8281—July 26, 2002; Letter from the Executive Vice President, 

Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Livestock Indemnity Program (RIN: 0560-AG33) Received 

July 23, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8282—July 26, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 

final rule—Change in Disease Status of Greece With Regard to 

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Docket No. 01–059–2 Received July 9, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8283—July 26, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 

final rule—Change in Disease Status of Poland Because of BSE 

Docket No. 02–068–1 Received July 9, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

8284—July 26, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Deprtment of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 

final rule—Change in Disease Status of Finland Because of BSE 

Docket No. 01–131–2 Received July 12, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

8375—July 26, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting a legislative proposal to 

implement three important international environmental agreements that represent critical steps forward to protecting environmental and human health in the United States and around the 

globe. 

8381—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Citrus Canker; Removal of Quarantined Area Docket No. 02–029–2 

Received August 23, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8382—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002; Listing of Biological 

Agents and Toxins and Requirements and Procedures for Notification of Possession Docket No. 02–082–1 (RIN: 0579-AB47) Received 

August 23, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8383—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Microchip Implants as an Official Form of Identification for Pet 

Birds Docket No. 01–023–2 Received August 23, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8384—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Enviromental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Azoxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerances for 

Emergency Exemptions OPP–2002–0210; FRL–7195–9 Received 

August 21, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8385—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Chlorsulfuron; Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–2002–0181; FRL–7192–9 Received August 7, 2002, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8386—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00121 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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ting the Agency’s final rule—Acephate, Amitraz, Carbaryl, 

Chlorpyrifos, Cryolite, et al.; Tolerance Revocations OPP–2002– 0155; FRL–7191–4 Received July 31, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

8387—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Fludioxonil; Pesticide Tolerance OPP– 2002–0158; FRL–7188–7 Received July 31, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8388—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—1-Methylcyclopropene; Exemption 

from the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–2002–0142; FRL–7187– 4 Received July 24, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8389—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Bifenthrin; Pesticide Tolerances for 

Emergency Exemptions OPP–2002–0145; FRL–7187–8 Received 

July 24, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8390—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer 

with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl–2-propenoate, ammonium salt; Tolerance Exemption OPP–2002–0148; FRL–7188–3 Received August 2, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8391—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Metsulfuron Methyl; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–2002–0160; FRL–7189–2 Received August 2, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8392—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Methyl Anthranilate; Exemption from 

the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–2002–0106; FRL–7189–7 Received August 2, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8393—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Dichlormid; Extension of Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance OPP–2002–0149; FRL–7192–5 Received 

August 2, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8394—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Triflumizole; Pesticide Tolerance for 

Emergency Exemption OPP–2002–0183; FRL–7194–4 Received August 21, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8395—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Thiophanate-methyl; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–2002–0140; FRL–7192–1 Received August 21, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8396—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Iprovalicarb; Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–2002–0203; FRL–7194–3 Received August 21, 2002, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

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8397—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Clomazone; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–

2002–0178; FRL–7192–2 Received August 21, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8398—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Pyriproxyfen; Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–2002–0215; FRL–7195–7 Received August 27, 2002, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8399—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Imazethapyr; Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–2002–0189; FRL–7193–4 Received August 27, 2002, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8400—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Fosetyl-Al; Pesticide Tolerances OPP–

2002–0144; FRL–7195–1 Received August 27, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8401—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Diflufenzopr; Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–2002–0220;FRL–7195–8 Received August 27, 2002, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8402—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Sulfentrazone; Pesticide Tolerances 

for Emergency Exemptions OPP–2002–0176; FRL–7191–5 Received 

August 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8403—September 4, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Imidacloprid; Re-Establishment of 

Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions OPP–2002–0150; FRL–7188–

4 Received August 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8890—September 5, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin; Order Amending Marketing Agreement and Order No. 930 Docket Nos. AO–370-

A7; FV00–930–1 Received September 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

8891—September 5, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Dried Prunes Produced in California; Undersized Regulation for 

the 2002–03 Crop Year Docket No. FV02–993–1 FR Received September 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8892—September 5, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Importation of Artificially Dwarfed Plants Docket No. 00–042–2 Received August 28, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

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8893—September 5, 2002; Letter from the Secretary, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting a copy of the Agency’s draft bill entitled, ‘‘Packers and Stockyards Licensing Fee Act of 2002’’. 8916—September 9, 2002; Letter from the Secretary, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s report entitled, ‘‘Assessment of the Cattle and Hog Industries’’ for Calendar Year 

2001, pursuant to Public Law 106–472, Section 312(e). 

8917—September 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Decrease in Desirable Carryout Used to Compute Trade Demand Docket No. 

FV02–989–6 IFR Received August 14, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

8918—September 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Papayas Grown in Hawaii; Suspension of Regulations Docket No. 

FV02–928–3 FR Received August 14, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

8919—September 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Dairy Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Grading and Inspection, General Specifications for Approved Plants and Standards 

for Grades of Dairy Products; General Specifications for Dairy 

Plants Approved for USDA Inspection and Grading Service DA–99– 04 (RIN: 0581-AB59) Received August 14, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8920—September 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Dairy Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Milk in the Mideast Marketing Area; Interim Order Amending the Order Docket 

No. AO–361-A35; DA–01–04 Received August 14, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8921—September 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida; Removing Dancy and Robinson Tangerine Varieties from the Rules 

and Regulations Docket No. FV02–905–3 IFR Received August 14, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8922—September 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Kiwifruit Grown in California; Relaxation of Pack and Container Requirements Docket No. FV02–920–3 IFR Received August 

29, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8992—September 10, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Grapes Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern California; Revision to Container and Pack Requirements Docket No. 

FV02–925–2 FIR Received August 29, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

8993—September 10, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

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creased Assessment Rate Docket No. FV02–922–1 FR Received August 29, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

8994—September 10, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Dried Prunes Produced in California; Decreased Assessment 

Rate Docket No. FV02–993–4 IFR Received August 29, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9081—September 11, 2002; Letter from the Secretaries, Departments of Agriculture and the Interior, transmitting the Departments’ four legislative proposals to implement the President’s 

Healthy Forests Initiative. 

9082—September 12, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agiculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregan, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin; Order Amending Marketing Agreement and Order No. 930 Docket Nos. AO–370-

A7; FV00–930–1 Received September 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

9083—September 12, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Domestic Dates Produced or Packed in Riverside County, 

California; Increased Assessment Rate Docket No. FV02–987–1 FR 

Received August 29, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9084—September 12, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Celery Grown in Florida; Termination of Marketing Order 

No. 967 Docket No. FV98–967–1 FR Received August 29, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9085—September 12, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; Revision of 

Handling Requirements for Fresh Nectarines and Peaches Docket 

No. FV02–916–1 FIR Received August 29, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9086—September 12, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Order 

FV–01–705-FR (RIN: 0581-AB92) Received September 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9087—September 12, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in 

Florida; Change in the Minimum Maturity Requirements for Fresh 

Grapefruit Docket No. FV02–905–2 IFR Received September 6, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9111—September 13, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Iodosulfuron-Methyl-Sodium; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–2002–0141 FRL–7187–2 Received September 

6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9175—September 17, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Adminstrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Thiophanate-methyl; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions OPP–2002–0226; FRL–7196–5 

Received September 12, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

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9176—September 17, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Objections to Tolerances Established 

for Certain Pesticide Chemicals; Additional Extension of Comment 

Period OPP–2002–0057; FRL–7275–3 Received September 12, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9206—September 18, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Lactic acid, ethyl ester and Lactic 

acid, n-butyl ester; Exemptions from the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–2002–0217; FRL–7196–6 Received Septemebr 3, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9207—September 18, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Cypermethrin and an Isomer Zetacypermethrin; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions 

OPP–2002–0227; FRL–7197–7 Received September 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9262—September 23, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—AQI User Fees: Extension of Current Fees 

Beyond Fiscal Year 2002 Docket No. 02–085–1 Received September 

17, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801 (a)(1)(A). 

9263—September 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Azoxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerances 

OPP–2002–0238; FRL–7198–9 Received September 17, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9264—September 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Diflubenzuron; Pesticide Tolerances 

OPP–2002–0224; FRL–7200–4 Received September 17, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9265—September 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Diflubenzuron; Pesticide Tolerances 

for Emergency Exemption OPP–2002–0253; FRL–7273–7 Received 

September 17, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9266—September 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Fluroxypyr 1-methylheptyl ester; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions OPP–2002–0234; 

FRL–7198–3 Received September 17, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

9267—September 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Halosulfuron-methyl; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–2002–0243; FRL–7200–8 Received September 17, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9268—September 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Indoxacarb; Pesticide Tolerance for 

Emergency Exemption OPP–2002–0256; FRL–7274–9 Received 

September 17, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

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9269—September 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Methoxyfenozide; Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–2002–0219; FRL–7198–5 Received September 17, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9270—September 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Tolylfluanid; Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–2002–0216; FRL–7200–5 Received September 17, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9271—September 23, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Triclopyr; Pesticide Tolerance OPP– 2002–0190; FRL–7196–7 Received September 17, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9322—September 23, 2002; Letter from the Secretary, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s report entitled, ‘‘Herger-Feinstein Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery Act Pilot 

Project Status Report to Congress FY 2001’’. 9323—September 24, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Rural 

Utilities Service, Departmentof Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Mergers and Consolidations of Electric Borrowers (RIN: 0572-AB63) Received September 13, 2002, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9345—September 24, 2002; Letter from the Secretary, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s draft bill entitled, ‘‘Omnibus Marketing Enforcement Act of 2002’’. 9368—September 26, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Fenamidone; Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–2002–0229; FRL–7196–8 Received September 24, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9369—September 26, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Glyphosate; Pesticide Tolerances 

OPP–2002–0232; FRL–7200–2 Received September 24, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9370—September 26, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Lambda-cyhalothrin; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–2002–0204; FRL–7200–1 Received September 24, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9371—September 26, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Cyfluthrin; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–

2002–0193; FRL–7199–8 Received September 24, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9372—September 26, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Dimethomorph; Pesticide Tolerances 

OPP–2002–0221; FRL–7199–2 Received September 24, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9373—September 26, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Clopyralid; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–

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2002–0235; FRL–7198–4 Received September 24, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9374—September 26, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Triticonazole; Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–2002–0199; FRL–7200–6 Received September 24, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9375—September 26, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Spinosad; Pesticide Tolerance OPP– 2002–0195; FRL–7199–5 Received September 24, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9376—September 26, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Pyraclostrobin; Pesticide Tolerance 

OPP–2002–0225; FRL–7200–7 Received September 24, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9437—October 1, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Establishment of Minimum Quality and Handling Standards for Domestic and Imported Peanuts Marketed in the United States and 

Termination of the Peanut Marketing Agreement and Associated 

Rules and Regulations Docket No. FV02–996–1 IFR Received September 26, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9438—October 1, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida; 

Limiting the Volume of Small Red Seedless Grapefruit Docket No. 

FV02–905–5 IFR Received September 26, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9439—October 1, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Vidalia Onions Grown in Georgia; Revision of Reporting and Assessment Requirements Docket No. FV02–955–1 FIR Received September 26, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9440—October 1, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Nectarines Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate Docket No. FV02–916–2 FIR Received September 26, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9441—October 1, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Sucrose Octanoate Esters; Exemption 

from the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–2002–0016; FRL–7199–

1 Received September 24, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9442—October 1, 2002; Letter from the Principal Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 

Agency’s final rule—Pseudozyma flocculosa strain PF-A22 UL; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–2002–0233; 

FRL–7198–8 Received September 24, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

9469—October 2, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

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porter Assessments No. LS–02–09 Received September 26, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9470—October 2, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Regulatory Contact, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—United States Standards for Milled Rice— Received September 26, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9573—October 9, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program (RIN: 0551-

AA63) Received October 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9633—October 11, 2002; Letter from the Secretary, Department 

of Agriculture, transmitting the annual animal welfare enforcement report for fiscal year 2001, pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 2155. 

9639—October 15, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Rural 

Business-Cooperative Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Rural Business Enterprise 

Grants and Television Demonstration Grants (RIN: 0570-AA32) Received October 9, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9640—October 15, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Rural 

Business-Cooperative Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Rural Business Opportunity 

Grants; Definition of ‘‘rural and rural area’’ (RIN: 0570-AA37) Received October 9, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9650—October 16, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Farm 

Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment 

Act of 2002 Sugar Programs and Farm Facility Storage Loan Program (RIN: 0560-AG73) Received October 11, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9651—October 16, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Farm 

Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Apple Market Loss Assistance Program 

Cost-Benefit Assessment (RIN: 0560-AG63) Received October 11, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9753—October 28, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Codification of Poultry Substitution and Modification of Commodity 

Inventory Controls for Recipient Agencies (RIN: 0584-AD08) Received October 17, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9754—October 28, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Cold Treatment of Fruits Docket No. 02–071–1 

Received October 17, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9773—October 31, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Importation of Clementines From Spain Docket No. 02–023–4 (RIN: 

0579-AB40) Received October 25, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

9774—October 31, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Irradiation Phystosanitary Treatment of Imported Fruits and Vegetables Docket No. 98–030–4 (RIN: 0579-AA97 Received October 25, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

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9775—October 31, 2002; Letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Clopyralid; Pesticide Tolerance Technical Correction OPP–2002–0235; FRL–7276–9 Received October 

18, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9845—November 7, 2002; Letter from the Chief, Regulatory Review and Foreign Investment Disclosure Branch, Department of 

Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Direct and 

Counter-Cyclical Program (RIN: 0560-AG71) Received November 1, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9882—November 8, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Tobacco 

Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Flue-Cured Tobacco Advisory Committee; 

Amendment of regulations Docket No. TB–02–14 (RIN: 0581-AC11) 

Received November 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9896—November 12, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Amendment to the Beef Promotion and Research Rules and 

Regulations No. LS–99–20 Received November 4, 2002, pursuant to 

5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9897—November 12, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in 

Florida; Exemption for Shipments of Tree Run Citrus Docket No. 

FV02–905–4 IFR Received November 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

9898—November 12, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley 

in Texas; Decreased Assessment Rate Docket No. FV02–906–1 IFR 

Received November 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9899—November 12, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Kiwifruit Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate 

Docket No. FV02–920–4 FR Received November 4, 2002, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9900—November 12, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in 

Florida; Removing Dancy and Robinson Tangerine Varieties From 

the Rules and Regulations Docket No. FV02–905–3 FIR Received 

November 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9901—November 12, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Irish Potatoes Grown in Certain Designated Counties in 

Idaho, and Malheur County, Oregon, and Irish Potatoes Imported 

Into the United States; Modification of Handling and Import Regulations Docket No. FV00–945–2 FR Received November 4, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9926—November 13, 2002; Letter from the Acting Principal 

DeputyAssociate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 

transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Diflubenzuron; Pesticide Tolerances Correction OPP–2002–0224; FRL–7277–9 Received October 

29, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

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9927—November 13, 2002; Letter from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 

transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Thiamethoxam; Pesticide Tolerance OPP–2002–02 98; FRL–7279–6 Received October 29, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9973—November 14, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Canadian Border Ports; Blaine and Lynden, WA 

Docket No. 02–064–1 Received November 12, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9974—November 14, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Mediterranean Fruit Fly; Removal of Quarantined Area Docket No. 01–093–3 Received November 12, 2002, 

pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9975—November 14, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Gypsy Moth Generally Infested Areas Docket 

No. 02–053–2 Received November 12, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

9976—November 14, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza; Payment of 

Indeminity Docket No. 02–048–1 (RIN: 0579-AB46) Received November 12, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

9977—November 14, 2002; Letter from the Congressional Review 

Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Change in Disease Status of Israel Because of 

BSE Docket No. 02–072–2 Received November 12, 2002, pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

10077—November 19, 2002; Letter from the Acting Principal 

Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 

transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Bacillus Cereus Strain BPO1; 

Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance OPP–2002–0291; 

FRL–7277–3 Received November 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

10161—November 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Reduction of Membership on the 

Area No. 3 Colorado Potato Administrative Committee Docket No. 

FV02–948–2 FR Received November 19, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

10162—November 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final 

rule—Apple; Grade Standards Docket No. FV–98–3 03 Received 

November 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

10163—November 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Dairy 

Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Milk in the Pacific Northwest Marketing Area; 

Interim Order Amending the Order Doc. No. AO–368-A29; DA–01–

06 Received November 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

10164—November 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Tobacco Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Tobacco Inspection; Mandatory Grading 

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Docket No. TB–02–11 (RIN: 0581-AC20) Received November 22, 

2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

10165—November 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agriculture Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida; 

Limiting the Volume of Small Red Seedless Grapefruit Docket No. 

FV02–905–5 FIR Received November 22, 2002,, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

10166—November 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Walnuts Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate Docket 

No. FV02–984–1 IFR Received November 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 

U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

10167—November 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Dried Prunes Produced in California; Decreased Assessment Rate 

Docket No. FV02–993–4 FIR Received November 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). 

10168—November 22, 2002; Letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s final rule—

Kiwifruit Grown in California; Relaxation of Pack and Container 

Requirements Received November 22, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

801(a)(1)(A). 

B. PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES

72 February 13, 2002; Communication from the President of the 

United States, transmitting the administration’s 2002 National 

Drug Control Strategy, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 1705. 

89 June 13, 2002; Communication from the President of the 

United States, transmitting the annual report of the Commodity 

Credit Corporation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 714(k). 

C. PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATIONS AND OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST

Remarks at the swearing-in ceremony for Ann M. Veneman as 

Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, DC. March 2, 2001. 

Intent to nominate Lou Gallegos to be Assistant Secretary of Agriculture. March 14, 2001. 

Intent to nominate James R. Moseley to be Deputy Secretary of 

Agriculture. April 3, 2001. 

Intent to nominate Bill Hawks to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. April 3, 2001. 

Intent to nominate Joseph J. Jen to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics. April 5, 2001. 

Budget of the United States Government. Fiscal year 2002. Submitted April 9, 2001. 

Presidential Proclamation. National Park Week, 2001. Proclamation No. 7428. April 17, 2001. 

Presidential Proclamation. Small Business Week, 2001. Proclamation No. 7433. May 4, 2001. 

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Presidential Proclamation. National Biotechnology Week. Proclamation No. 7438. May 16, 2001. 

Executive Order, Actions Concerning Regulations that Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use. Order No. 13211. 

May 18, 2001. 

Presidential Proclamation. To Provide for the Efficient and Fair 

Administration of Action Taken with Regard to Imports of Lamb 

Meat and for Other Purposes. Proclamation No. 7445. May 30, 

2001. 

Remarks to agricultural leaders. Washington, DC. June 18, 2001. 

Intent to nominate Mark Edward Rey to be Under Secretary of 

Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment. June 21, 

2001. 

Remarks on Agriculture Economic Assistance. Crawford, TX. August 8, 2001. 

Remarks on Signing Agriculture Economic Assistance Legislation. Crawford, TX. August 13, 2001. 

Intent to nominate Edward R. McPherson to be Chief Financial 

Officer of the Department of Agriculture. August 20, 2001. 

Presidential Proclamation. National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 

2001. Proclamation No. 7462. September 13, 2001. 

Presidential Proclamation. National Farm and Ranch Safety and 

Health Week. Proclamation No. 7465. September 17, 2001. 

Presidential Proclamation. National Public Lands Day, 2001. 

Proclamation No. 7473. September 28, 2001. 

Directive on Organization and Operation of the Homeland Security Council. October 29, 2001. 

Presidential Proclamation. To Provide for Termination of Action 

Taken with Regard to Imports of Lamb Meat. Proclamation No. 

7502. November 14, 2001. 

Intent to nominate Nancy Southard Bryson to be General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture. November 14, 2001. 

Statement on signing the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food 

and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations 

Act, 2002. November 28, 2001. 

Remarks to the Farm Journal Forum. Washington, DC. November 28, 2001. 

Executive Order, Providing an Order of Succession within the 

Department of Agriculture. Order No. 13241. December 18, 2001

Remarks to Employees of John Deere Harvester Works in East 

Moline, IL. January 14, 2002. 

Budget of the United States Government. Fiscal year 2003. Submitted February 4, 2002. 

Remarks to the Cattle Industry Annual Convention and Trade 

Show, Denver, CO. February 8, 2002. 

Statement on Senate Action on the Farm Security Act of 2001. 

February 13, 2002. 

Statement on Establishing the Klamath River Basin Federal 

Working Group. March 1, 2002. 

Memorandum on the Klamath River Basin Federal Working 

Group. March 1, 2002. 

Intent to nominate Phyllis K. Kong to be Inspector General, Department of Agriculture. March 14, 2002. 

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Message to Congress Transmitting the 2002 Trade Policy Agenda 

and 2001 Report on the Trade Agreements Program. March 19, 

2002. 

Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Emergency Appropriations and Allocation of Emergency Response 

Funds. March 20, 2002. 

Statement on the Klamath River Basin Federal Working Group. 

March 29, 2002. 

Remarks on Trade Promotion Authority Legislation and Extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act. April 4, 2002. 

Remarks at the Dakota Ethanol Plant in Wentworth, SD.April 

24, 2002. 

Remarks on Signing the Farm Security and Rural Investment 

Act of 2002, Washington, DC. May 13, 2002. 

Presidential Proclamation. World Trade Week, 2002. 

ProclamationNo. 7564. May 17, 2002. 

Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report of the Commodity Credit Corporation. June 4, 2002. 

Remarks at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, IA. June 7, 

2002. 

Remarks on Signing the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism 

Preparedness and Response Act of 2002. June 12, 2002. 

Message to the Congress Transmitting Proposed Legislation to 

Create the Department of Homeland Security. June 18, 2002. 

Letter on the National Strategy for Homeland Security. July 16, 

2002. 

Remarks on signing the Trade Act of 2002. August 6, 2002. 

Remarks on the Healthy Forests Initiative in Ruch, OR. August 

22, 2002. 

Radio address regarding wildfire season. August 24, 2002. 

Statement on proposed legislation to implement the Healthy Forests Initiative. September 12, 2002. 

Presidential Proclamation. National Forest Products Week, 2002. 

Proclamation No. 7613. October 18, 2002. 

Presidential Proclamation. To Implement the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act. Proclamation No. 7616. October 

31, 2002. 

Executive Order, Delegation of Certain Authorities and Assignment of Certain Functions under the Trade Act of 2002. Order No. 

13277. November 19, 2002. 

Remarks on signing the Homeland Security Act of 2002. November 25, 2002. 

Letter to congressional leaders transmitting the reorganization 

plan for the Department of Homeland Security. November 25, 

2002. 

D. STATUTORY REPORTS

GAO: Month in Review: January, 2001, Reports, Testimony, Correspondence, and Other Publications, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, January, 2001. 

USDA: Report to Congress 1997–1999 CERCLA/SARA Activities, 

January, 2001, required by section 120(e)(5) of the Comprehensive 

Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 

(CERCLA). Submitted by USDA, January 12, 2001. 

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USDA and Department of the Army: Joint Order Interchanging 

Administrative Jurisdiction of Department of the Army Lands and 

National Forest Lands, required by the Act of July 26, 1956. Submitted by USDA and DOA, January 16, 2001. 

USDA: Proposed land exchange in Clearwater and St. Joe National Forest, Idaho, required by section 17(b) of the National Forest Management Act of 1976, P.L. 94–588, as amended. Submitted 

by USDA, January 19, 2001. 

USDA: Proposed land purchase in Nantahala National Forest, 

North Carolina, and George Washington National Forest, Virgina, 

required by section 17(b) of the National Forest Management Act 

of 1976, P.L. 94–588, as amended. Submitted by USDA, January 

19, 2001. 

USDA: Proposed land purchase in Pisgah National Forest, North 

Carolina, required by section 17(b) of the National Forest Management Act of 1976, P.L. 94–588, as amended. Submitted by USDA, 

January 19, 2001. 

GAO: Month in Review: February, 2001, Reports, Testimony, 

Correspondence, and Other Publications, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, February, 2001. 

GAO: Regulatory Management, Communication About Technology-Based Innovations Can Be Improved, pursuant to request. 

Submitted by GAO, February, 2001. 

GAO: Federal Debt, Debt Management Actions and Future Challenges, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, February, 2001. 

Office of Inspector General: Executive summaries to audit reports issued by USDA, OIG, during the month of December, 2000, 

pursuant to agreed upon oversight procedures. Submitted by 

USDA, February 15, 2001. 

USDA: Proposed land purchases in Green Mountain National 

Forest, Vermont; Chequamegon National Forest, Wisconsin; and 

Wallowa National Forest, Idaho, required by section 17(b) of the 

National Forest Management Act of 1976, P.L. 94–588, as amended. Submitted by USDA, February 28, 2001. 

GAO: Month in Review: March, 2001, Reports, Testimony, Correspondence, and Other Publications, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, March, 2001. 

USDA: Letter regarding the Natural Resources Conservation 

Service and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Submitted by the USDA, March 1, 2001

GAO: Money Laundering, Oversight of Suspicious Activity 

Reportingat Bank-Affiliated Broker-Dealers Ceased, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, March, 2001. 

Farm Credit Administration: Final rule, required by the Farm 

Credit Act of 1971, as amended, regarding disclosure to shareholds; 

annual report, required by Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 

Fairness Act of 1996, P.L. 94–588, as amended. Submitted by FCA, 

March 6, 2001. 

Charter: Renewal of Microbial and Disinfectants/Disinfection Byproducts Advisory Committee, required by P.L. 92–463, the Federal 

Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by EPA, March 9, 2001. 

Farm Credit Administration: Final rule, required by the Farm 

Credit Act of 1971, as amended, that amends regulations to allow 

Farm Credit System service corporations to sell stock to non-System entities, provide adequate disclosures to investors in service 

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corporations, and allow System institutions to issue unlimited 

amounts of certain classes of equities, required by Small Business 

Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, P.L. 94–588, as 

amended. Submitted by FCA, March 21, 2001. 

GAO: Month in Review: April, 2001, Reports Testimony, Correspondence, and Other Publications, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, April, 2001. 

USDA: Statistical summaries of the end user identification 

programfor imported flue-cured and burley tobacco, required by 

section 1166 of the Food Security Act of 1985. Submitted by USDA, 

April 16, 2001. 

USDA: 2000 Biennial Report of the Department of Agriculture’s 

National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant, and Fetal Nutrition. Submitted by USDA, April 19, 2001. 

Office of Inspector General: Audit report of the Food and Nutrition Service’s Fiscal Year 2000 Financial Statements, pursuant to 

agreed upon oversight procedures. Submitted by USDA, April 25, 

2001. 

Office of Inspector General: Audit report of the U.S. Department 

of Agriculture Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 

2000, pursuant to agreed upon oversight procedures. Submitted by 

USDA, April 25, 2001. 

Office of the Inspector General: Audit Report on the Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection 

Program (1999 Arizona Drought Emergency), pursuant to agreed 

upon oversight procedures. Submitted by USDA, April 25, 2001. 

Office of the Inspector General: Audit Report on Rural Development Consolidated Financial Statements for fiscal year 2000, pursuant to agreed upon oversight procedures. Submitted by USDA, 

April 25, 2001. 

USDA: Annual Program Performance Report for fiscal year 2000, 

in accordance with the requirements of the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993. Submitted by the USDA, April 27, 

2001. 

USDA: Report on administrative expenses of research and promotion boards supervised by AMS, 2001, required by section 501(d) 

of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 

U.S.C. 7401). Submitted by USDA, April 30, 2001. 

GAO: Month in Review: May, 2001, Reports, Testimony, Correspondence, and Other Publications, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, May, 2001. 

GAO: Financial Privacy, Too Soon to Assess the Privacy Provisions in the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999, as mandated by the 

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999. Submitted by GAO, May, 2001. 

Charter: Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade and 

the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees for Trade in Animals and Animal Products; Fruits and Vegetables; Grains, Feed, 

and Oilseeds; Sweetners; and Tobbaco, Cotton, and Peanuts. Required by P.L. 92–463, the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by USDA, May 1, 2001. 

GAO: Letter commenting on findings of December, 2000 Report 

on Mutual Fund Fees and Expenses by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Investment Management, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, May 3, 2001. 

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GAO: Report on major rule promulgated by USDA, Commodity 

Credit Corporation, entitled Wool and Mohair Market Loss Assistance Program and Apple Market Loss Assistance Program, required by 801(a)(2)(A) of title V, United States Code. Submitted by 

GAO, May 4, 2001. 

Agricultural Marketing Service: Notice of request under the 

Freedomof Information Act for a list of almond growers in California coveredby a Federal marketing order for almonds, required 

by section 1663 of the Food Security Act of 1985, amending the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. Submitted by the 

USDA, May 8, 2001. 

Letter from the Acting Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures 

Trading Commission to the Chairman of Financial Services regarding the Commission’s position on H.R. 1408, as amended by the 

Manager’s Amendment on May 6, 2001. 

Charter: Renewal of the Urban Wet Weather Sanitary Sewer 

Overflows Advisory Committee for a 2-year period, required by section 9(c) and 581–590, title V of the United States Code. Submitted 

by EPA, May 11, 2001. 

USDA: Report concerning the colocation of State level offices of 

the Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation 

Service, and the Rural Development mission area, required by section 254 of the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000. Submitted 

by USDA, May 22, 2001. 

USDA: Letter from Secretary Veneman to Speaker Hastert requesting consideration of a draft bill to amend sections 3, 7D, 

16(i)(2) and 19 of the United States Grain Standards Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to recover through user fees the 

costs of standardization activities. Submitted by USDA, May 30, 

2001. 

USDA: Sweetner Market Data. Submitted by the USDA, Farm 

Service Agency, June, 2001. 

GAO: Month in Review: June, 2001, Reports, Testimony, Correspondence, and Other Publications, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, June, 2001. 

USDA: Report on the extent of animal and plant terrorism incidents at Department of Agriculture funded facilities, requested by 

House Report No. 106–619. Submitted by USDA, June 7, 2001. 

Charter: Advisory Committee on Foreign Animal and Poultry 

Diseases, required by P.L. 92–463, the Federal Advisory Committee 

Act. Submitted by USDA, June 11, 2001. 

USDA: Proposed land purchase for the Wayne National Forest, 

Ohio, and proposed land exchange for the Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas, required by section 17(b) of the National Forest 

Management Act of 1976, P.L. 94–588, as amended. Submitted by 

USDA, June 11, 2001. 

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Status of Agency’s 

commercial citrus canker compensation program for fiscal year 

2001, pursuant to request. Submitted by USDA, June 13, 2001. 

EPA: Decline of EPA detail request. Submitted by EPA, June 20, 

2001. 

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Notification of delayed preliminary report concerning coordinated interagency activities to assess, prevent, and control foot-and-mouth disease and bovine spongiform encephalopathy in the U.S., required by the AniVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00137 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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mal Disease Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Control Act of 2001. 

Submitted by USDA, June 25, 2001. 

USDA: Vegetable and Specialties Situation and Outlook Yearbook. Submitted by USDA, July, 2001. 

GAO: Month in Review: July, 2001, Reports, Testimony, Correspondence, and Other Publications, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, July, 2001. 

GAO: Federal Home Loan Bank System, Establishment of a New 

Capital Structure, mandated by the Consolidated Appropriations 

Act of 2001. Submitted by GAO, July, 2001. 

GAO: SEC and CFTC, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, 

July, 2001. 

GAO: Information Systems, pursuant to request. Submitted by 

GAO, July, 2001. 

USDA: Sweetener Market Data. Submitted by USDA, July, 2001. 

Farm Credit Administration: Notification of agricultural credit 

meeting in Des Moines, Iowa on August 3, 2001. Submitted by the 

Farm Credit Agency, July 9, 2001. 

Charter: Establishment of the Collaborative Forest Restoration 

Technical Advisory Panel, required by P.L. 92–463 of the Federal 

Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by USDA, July 13, 2001. 

Office of the Inspector General: Audit Reports of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, including, Farm Service Agency Payment Limitations; Forest Service, Audit of Fiscal Year 2000; Security Over 

Information Technology Resources at the National Agricultural 

Statistics Service; Farm Service Agency, Risk Management Agency, 

Resolution of Production Differences for Crop Insurance and Disaster Assistance and/or Loan Deficiency Payments; and Privacy 

Considerations with USDA Agency Internet Sites, pursuant to 

agreed upon oversight procedures. Submitted by USDA, July 13, 

2001. 

USTR: Letter from Ambassador Zoellick regarding South Africa’s 

decision to impose duties on imports of U.S. poultry products. Submitted by USTR, July 16, 2001. 

Farm Credit Administration: Proposed amendments to the Code 

of Federal Regulations, title 12, chapter VI, as promulgated by the 

Farm Credit Administration. Submitted by the Farm Credit Administration, July 18, 2001. 

USDA: Report to Congress, the Decline in Food Stamp Participation, required by the Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and 

Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 

2001. Submitted by USDA, July 18, 2001. 

USDA: Report to Congress, U.S. Department of Agriculture 

International Linkages in Research, required by the National Agricultural Research Extension and Teaching Policy Act of 1977. Submitted by the USDA, July 18, 2001. 

USDA: Proposed land exchange in the Mark Twain National Forest, Missouri, required by section 17(b) of the National Forest Management Act of 1976 P.L. 94–588, as amended. Submitted by 

USDA, July 23, 2001. 

Charter: Renewal of the Environmental Laboratory Advisory 

Board, required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted 

by the EPA, July 27, 2001. 

Letter from Chairman Oxley to Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and Internal 

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Revenue Service, requesting an expedited progress report on the 

implementation of the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 

2000. Submitted by Chairman Oxley, Committee on Financial Services, July 27, 2001. 

USDA: National Research Initiative Annual Report, fiscal year 

2000. Submitted by USDA, August, 2001. 

USDA: Second Food Security Measurement and Research Conference. Submitted by the USDA, August, 2001. 

Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and 

Budget: The President’s Management Agenda, fiscal year 2001. 

Submitted by OMB, August, 2001. 

GAO: Farm Credit Administration, Analysis of Administrative 

Expenses and Funding Through Assessments, pursuant to request. 

Submitted by GAO, August, 2001. 

USDA: Public Sector Plant Breeding in a Privatizing World. Submitted by USDA, August, 2001. 

USDA: Grain: World Markets and Trade. Submitted by USDA, 

August, 2001. 

GAO: Equity Hedging, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, 

August, 2001. 

USDA: Major Land Uses of Land in the United States, 1997. 

Submitted by the USDA, August, 2001. 

GAO: Month in Review, August, 2001, Reports, Testimony, Correspondence, and Other Publications, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, August, 2001. 

USDA: NAFTA Fruit and Vegetable Trade Report, required by 

the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act of 

1993, Sec. 321(e). Submitted by USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, August 3, 2001. 

USDA: Letter from Secretary Veneman responding to Chairman 

Combest’s intent to lead a delegation of Agriculture Committee 

Members to the World Trade Organization Ministerial in Doha, 

Qatar, November,2001. Submitted by USDA, August 6, 2001. 

Charter: Reestablishment of the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee for a 2-year period, required by P.L. 92–463, the 

Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by USDA, August 9, 

2001. 

Charter: Renewal of the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council for a 2-year period, required by P.L. 92–463, 

the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by USDA, August 

9, 2001. 

USDA: Proposed land purchases in White Mountain National 

Forest, New Hampshire, Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky, 

and Osceola National Forest, Florida, required by section 17(b) of 

the National Forest Management Act of 1976, P.L. 94–588, as 

amended. Submitted by USDA, August 10, 2001. 

USDA: Proposed land exchange in Sumter National Forest, 

South Carolina, required by section 17(b) of the National Forest 

Management Act of 1976, P.L. 94–588, as amended. Submitted by 

USDA, August 10, 2001. 

Office of the Inspector General: Audit Reports of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, including, Rural Housing Service, Guaranteed 

Multi-Family Loans, June, 2001; Commodity Credit Corporation’s 

Financial Statements for fiscal year 2000, June, 2001; Forest Service, Challenge Cost Share Program June 3, 2001; Review of Forest 

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Service’s Enterprise Program, Pacific Southwest Region, June, 

2001; Electronic Benefits Transfer System District of Columbia, 

June, 2001; and Food Stamp Program, Administrative Costs, State 

of Washington, June, 2001. Submitted by USDA, August 10, 2001. 

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Animal Welfare Report, fiscal year 2000, required by the Animal Welfare Act. Submitted by USDA, August 13, 2001. 

USDA and DOE: Report to Congress for Biomass Research and 

Development Initiative, required by Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000, title III of the Agriculture Risk Protection Act 

of 2000, Public Law 106–224. Submitted by USDA and DOE, August 13, 2001. 

Farm Credit Administration: Proposed amendments to title 12, 

chapter VI, of the Code of Federal Regulations, as promulgated by 

the Farm Credit Administration. Submitted by the Farm Credit 

Administration, August 15, 2001. 

USTR: Letter from Ambassador Bob Zoellick to Chairman Combest acknowledging the chairman’s intent to lead a delegation of 

Agriculture Committee members to the WTO Ministerial in Doha, 

Qatar in November 2001. Submitted by USTR, August 16, 2001. 

Charter: Two-year renewal of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory 

Committee, required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by EPA, August 17, 2001. 

GAO: Agricultural Pesticides, pursuant to request. Submitted by 

GAO, August 17, 2001. 

Department of Commerce: Letter from Secretary Donald Evans 

to Chairman Combest regarding the President’s trade agenda. Submitted by Department of Commerce, August 21, 2001. 

USDA: Proposed land exchange for the Superior National Forest, 

Missouri, required by section 17(b) of the National Forest Management Act of 1976, P.L. 94–588, as amended. Submitted by the 

USDA, August 21, 2001. 

EPA: Draft copy of a final rule under the Federal Insecticide, 

Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, to accomplish a number of minor 

revisions to pesticide regulations. Submitted by EPA, August 21, 

2001. 

Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and 

Budget: Mid-Session Review, Budget of the United States Government, required by section 1106 of title 31, United States Code. Submitted by OMB, August 22, 2001. 

Commodity Credit Corporation: Commodity Estimates Book, fiscal year 2002 Mid-Session Review. Submitted by USDA, August 22, 

2001. 

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Supression Program. Submitted by 

USDA, August 23, 2001. 

GAO: Department of Agriculture, Status of Achieving Key Outcomes and Addressing Major Management Challenges, pursuant to 

request. Submitted by GAO, August 23, 2001. 

GAO: Summary of Reinsurance Activities and Rating Actions 

Tied to Selected Insurers Involved in the Failed ‘‘Unicover’’ Venture, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, August 24, 2001. 

Agricultural Marketing Service: Notice of request under the 

Freedom of Information Act for a list of peach growers and nectarine growers in the State of California covered by Federal marVerDate Dec 13 2002 21:51 Jan 02, 2003 Jkt 019006 PO 00000 Frm 00140 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR796.XXX HR796
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keting orders for peaches and nectarines, required by section 1663 

of the Food Security Act of 1985, amending the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, and pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 608d(2). 

Submitted by USDA, August 29, 2001. 

USDA: Agriculture Statistics 2001. Submitted by USDA, August 

29, 2001. 

GAO: Insurance Regulation, pursuant to request. Submitted by 

GAO, August 31, 2001. 

USDA: Statistical Highlights of United States Agriculture, 2000/

2001. Submitted by USDA, September, 2001. 

GAO: Dairy Industry, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, 

September, 2001. 

USDA: Fruit and Nut Trees. Submitted by USDA, September, 

2001. 

USDA: Grain World Markets and Trade. Submitted by USDA, 

September, 2001. 

USDA: Foreign Ownership of U.S. Agricultural Land. Submitted 

by USDA, September, 2001. 

GAO: Month in Review: September, 2001, Reports, Testimony, 

Correspondence, and Other Publications, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, September, 2001. 

Farm Credit Administration: Semiannual Management Report on 

the Status of Audits, as required by the Inspector General Act of 

1978, as amended. Submitted by Farm Credit Administration, September, 2001. 

USDA: Sugar and Sweetener Situation and Outlook Report. Submitted by USDA, September, 2001. 

USDA: Tobacco Situation and Outlook Report. Submitted by 

USDA, September, 2001. 

GAO: Public Assistance, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, 

September 6, 2001. 

GAO: Food Safety, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, September 7, 2001. 

USDA: 2001 Crop Year Cotton Appraisal Deviation for Texas 

Counties in the Coastal Bend and Lower Rio Grande Valley. Submitted by USDA, September 9, 2001. 

Farm Credit Administration: Proposed amendments to title 12, 

chapter VI, of the Code of Federal Regulations. Submitted by Farm 

Credit Administration, September 18, 2001. 

USDA: Food and Agriculture Policy: Taking Stock for the New 

Century. Submitted by USDA, September 19, 2001. 

Office of the Inspector General: Audit Reports of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, including, Farm Service Agency, Risk Management Agency, Crop Disaster Program, July, 2001; Farm Service 

Agency, Review of 1999 Crop Disaster Program, July, 2001; fiscal 

year 2000, National Finance Center, Review of Internal Controls, 

June, 2001; and Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service, Grants and Agreements with the National Fish and 

Wildlife Foundation, July, 2001. Submitted by USDA, September 

20, 2001. 

EPA: Report on Minor Use Pesticides, pursuant to the Federal 

Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended 

by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA). Submitted by 

EPA, September 20, 2001. 

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GAO: Financial Management: Annual Costs of Forest Service’s 

Timber Sales Program Are Not Determinable, pursuant to request. 

Submitted by GAO, September 21, 2001. 

USDA: Letter from Secretary Veneman to Chairman Combest indicating the need for additional funding to fully implement Public 

Law 107–25 and provide assistance to all eligible producers. Submitted by USDA, September 24, 2001. 

Charter: Establishing 28 Resource Advisory Committees for the 

Pacific Southwest Region, required by P.L. 92–463, the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by USDA, September 26, 2001. 

GAO: Peanut Program: Potential Effects of Proposed Farm Bill on 

Producers, Consumers, Government, and Peanut Imports and Exports, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, September 26, 

2001. 

Letter from Dale Bonsworth, Chief, Forest Service, to Chairman 

Combest regarding the implementation of the Secure Rural Schools 

and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, P.L. 106–393. 

Submitted by USDA, September 26, 2001. 

Charter: Renewal of the National Environment Justice Advisory 

Council, required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by the EPA, September 27, 2001. 

Charter: Establishing the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board, pursuant to section 1058 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and 

Teaching Policy Act of 1977, as amended by the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998. Required by 

P.L. 92–463, the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by 

USDA, September 28, 2001. 

GAO: Lost Security Holders, pursuant to request. Submitted by 

GAO, September 28, 2001. 

GAO: Bioterrorism, Federal Research and Preparedness Activities, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, September 28, 2001. 

GAO: Farm Program, Changes to the Marketing Assistance Loan 

Program Have Had Little Impact on Payments, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, September 28, 2001. 

GAO: Month in Review: October, 2001, Reports, Testimony, Correspondence, and Other Publications, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, October, 2001. 

USDA: Grain World Markets and Trade. Submitted by USDA, 

October, 2001. 

USDA: Fruit and Tree Nuts Situation and Outlook Yearbook. 

Submitted by USDA, October, 2001. 

USDA: Oil Crops Situation and Outlook Yearbook. Submitted by 

USDA, October, 2001. 

USDA: Fruit and Tree Nuts Situation and Outlook Yearbook. 

Submitted by USDA, October, 2001. 

USDA: Oil Crops Situation and Outlook Yearbook. Submitted by 

USDA, October, 2001. 

EPA: 1999 Toxics Release Inventory, required by the Emergency 

Planning and Community Right to Know Act. Submitted by the 

EPA, October 4, 2001. 

GAO: Anti-Money Laundering, pursuant to request. Submitted 

by GAO, October 10, 2001. 

GAO: Food Safety and Security, pursuant to request. Submitted 

by GAO, October 10, 2001. 

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USDA: Letter from Michael T. Rains, Deputy Chief, State and 

Private Forestry, USDA, apprising of his departure from State and 

Private Forestry and move to Northeastern Research Station, Newton Square, Pennsylvania. Submitted by USDA, October 22, 2001. 

Charter: Renewal of the Resource Advisory Committees for the 

State of Idaho for a 2-year period, required by P.L. 92–463. Submitted by USDA, October 24, 2001. 

Charter: Renewal of the Resource Advisory Committees for the 

State of Montana, pursuant to P.L. 92–463, the Federal Advisory 

Committee Act. Submitted by the USDA, October 26, 2001. 

Charter: Renewal of the Resource Advisory Committees for the 

States of Oregon and Washington, pursuant to P.L. 92–463, the 

Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by the USDA, October 

26, 2001. 

Charter: Renewal for a 2-year period of the Advisory Committee 

on Forest Counties Payments, required by the Federal Advisory 

Committee Act, P.L. 92–463. Submitted by the USDA, October 29, 

2001. 

Charter: Renewal for a 2-year period of the Giant Sequoia National Monument Scientific Advisory Board, required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, P.L. 92–463. Submitted by USDA, 

October 29, 2001. 

GAO: Month in Review: November, 2001, Reports, Testimony, 

Correspondence, and Other Publications, pursuant to request. Submitted by USDA, November, 2001. 

USDA: Cotton and Wool Situation and Outlook Yearbook. Submitted by USDA, November, 2001. 

USDA: Agriculture in Brazil and Argentina. Submitted by 

USDA, November, 2001. 

USDA: Rice Situation and Outlook Yearbook. Submitted by 

USDA, November, 2001. 

USDA: Vegetables and Specialties Situation and Outlook Report. 

Submitted by USDA, November, 2001. 

USDA: China Agriculture in Transition. Submitted by USDA, 

November, 2001. 

Drug Enforcement Administration: Rules that clarify the legal 

status of hemp products. Submitted by Drug Enforcement Administration, November 7, 2001. 

Charter: Two-year renewal of the Science Advisory Board, required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by EPA, 

November 8, 2001. 

Charter: Two-year renewal of the Commodity Futures Trading 

Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee, pursuant to the 

Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by the CFTC, November 8, 2001. 

Charter: Two-year renewal of the National Advisory Committee 

for Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Substances, required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by EPA, 

November 9, 2001. 

Charter: Two-year renewal of the Pesticide Program Dialogue 

Committee, required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by EPA, November 9, 2001. 

USDA: Listing of the primary and contiguous counties determined eligible for Farm Service Agency emergency loan assistance, 

effective October 25, 2001. Submitted by USDA, November 9, 2001. 

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USDA: Proposed land purchase in Nantahala National Forest, 

required by section 17(b) of the National Forest Management Act 

of 1976, P.L. 94–588. Submitted by USDA, November 19, 2001. 

USDA: Report on Selected Imports from Mexico, pursuant to section 321(e) of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act of 1993. Submitted by USDA, November 21, 2001. 

GAO: Land Management Agencies, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, November 23, 2001. 

USDA: Farmland Protection Policy Act Annual Report for Fiscal 

Year 2000, pursuant to title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985. 

Submitted by USDA, November 28, 2001. 

Farm Credit Administration: Semiannual Report to Congress, 

pursuant to section 5 of the Inspector General Act of 1978, as 

amended. Submitted by Farm Credit Administration, November 29, 

2001. 

GAO: Wildlife Services Program, pursuant to request. Submitted 

by GAO, November 30, 2001. 

GAO: Month in Review: December, 2001, Reports, Testimony, 

Correspondence, and Other Publications, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, December, 2001. 

USDA: Grain World Markets and Trade. Submitted by USDA, 

December, 2001. 

USDA: Tobacco Situation and Outlook Yearbook. Submitted by 

USDA, December, 2001. 

USDA: Sweetner Market Data. Submitted by USDA, December, 

2001. 

USDA: Letter from Bill Hawks, Under Secretary, Marketing and 

Regulatory Programs, USDA, regarding study to be submitted to 

Congress on milk prices paid to producers in the U.S., as mandated 

by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2000. Submitted by USDA, 

December 3,2001.EPA: Office of Inspector General Semiannual Report to Congress, required by the Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988. Submitted by EPA, December 6, 2001. 

GAO: Food Assistance, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, 

December 7, 2001. 

USDA: 2001 Annual Report of the Grain Inspection, Packers and 

Stockyards Administration, as required by the United States Grain 

Standards Act. Submitted by USDA, December 7, 2001. 

USDA: Letter from Mr. Bobby R. Acord, Administrator, Animal 

and Plant Health Inspection Service, regarding the proposed reorganization of the National Biological Control Institute. Submitted 

by USDA, December 11, 2001. 

GAO: Food Safety, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, December 17, 2001. 

Farm Credit Administration: Financial Condition of the Farm 

Credit Administration, required by the Agricultural Credit Act of 

1987. Submitted by the Farm Credit Administration, December 20, 

2001. 

GAO: Month in Review: January 2002, Reports, Testimony, Correspondence, and Other Publications, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, January, 2002. 

USDA: Sweetener Market Data Yearbook, Fiscal Year 2000. Submitted by USDA, January, 2002. 

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USDA: Horse Protection Enforcement Report for Fiscal Year 

2000, required by the Horse Protection Act. Submitted by USDA, 

January, 2002. 

USDA: Grain World Markets and Trade. Submitted by USDA, 

January, 2002. 

USDA: Sweetener Market Data. Submitted by USDA, January, 

2002. 

Farm Credit Administration: Final rule adopted by the Farm 

Credit Administration Board under the provisions of the Farm 

Credit Act of 1971, as amended, as required by 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1). 

Submitted by Farm Credit Administration, January 7, 2002. 

Charter: Two-year renewal of the Local Government Advisory 

Committee, required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by EPA, January 11, 2002. 

GAO: Food Stamp Program, pursuant to request. Submitted by 

GAO, January 16, 2002. 

Department of the Treasury: Office of Foreign Assets Control Report of Licensing Activities, pursuant to the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000. Submitted by the 

United States Department of the Treasury, January 16, 2002. 

USDA: Proposed land purchase in Hoosier National Forest, Indiana, required by section 17(b) of the National Forest Management 

Act of 1976, P.L. 94–588, as amended. Submitted by USDA, January 17, 2002. 

GAO: Foreign Assistance, pursuant to request. Submitted by 

USDA, January 22, 2002. 

USDA: Office of Inspector General Semiannual Report to Congress, pursuant to the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended. 

Submitted by USDA, January 24, 2002. 

GAO: Mad Cow Disease, pursuant to request. Submitted by 

GAO, January 25, 2002. 

Charter: Renewal of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee for 

a 2-year period, pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 

Submitted by the United States Department of the Interior, January 28, 2002. 

Charter: Nineth Renewal Charter of the CFTC’s Agricultural Advisory Committee, pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee 

Act. Submitted by CFTC, January 30, 2002. 

OMB: Final Sequestration Report to the President and Congress, 

required by the Budget Enforcement Act of 1990, as amended. Submitted by OMB, January 31, 2002. 

GAO: Severe Wildland Fires, pursuant to request. Submitted by 

GAO, January 31, 2002. 

White House: Economic Report of the President and the Annual 

Report of the Council of Economic Advisors, pursuant to the Employment Act of 1946, as amended by the Full Employment and 

Balanced Growth Act of 1978. Transmitted to the Congress, February, 2002. 

USDA: Pesticide Data Program, pursuant to the Food Quality 

Protection Act of 1996. Submitted by USDA, February, 2002. 

USDA: Livestock Sectors in the Economics of Eastern Europe 

and the former Soviet Union. Submitted by USDA, February, 2002. 

GAO: Month in Review: February, 2002, Reports, Testimony, 

Correspondence, and Other Publications. Submitted by GAO, February, 2002. 

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USDA: Sweetener Market Data. Submitted by USDA, February, 

2002. 

USDA: Effects of Food Assistance and Nutrition Programs on 

Nutrition and Health, Volume 1, Research Design. Submitted by 

USDA, February, 2002. 

Charter: Renewal of the Forestry Advisory Council for a 2-year 

period, required by P.L. 92–463, the Federal Advisory Committee 

Act. Submitted by USDA, February 5, 2002. 

USDA: Proposed land purchase for White Mountain National 

Forest, New Hampshire, required by section 17(b) of the National 

Forest Management Act of 1976, P.L. 94–588, as amended. Submitted by USDA, February 7,2002. 

USAID: Agriculture in the New Century, title XII, Report to Congress, Fiscal Year 2000. Submitted by USAID, February 8, 2002. 

GAO: Food Stamp Program, pursuant to request. Submitted by 

GAO, February 22, 2002. 

GAO: Agricultural Conservation, pursuant to request. Submitted 

by GAO, February 22, 2002. 

USDA: Pesticide Data Program, Annual Summary, Calendar 

Year 2000. Submitted by USDA, February 22, 2002. 

Agricultural Marketing Service: Notice of request under the 

Freedom of Information Act for a list of raisin growers in the State 

of California covered by a Federal marketing order for raisins, required by section 1663 of the Food Security Act of 1985, amending 

the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. Submitted by 

USDA, February 26, 2002. 

GAO: Farm Credit Administration: Safety and Soundness Oversight of the Farm Credit System, pursuant to request. Submitted 

by GAO, February 28, 2002. 

GAO: Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, February 28, 2002. 

GAO: Month in Review, March, 2002, Reports, Testimony, Correspondence, and Other Publications. Submitted by GAO, March, 

2002. 

USDA: Food Security Assessment. Submitted by USDA, March, 

2002. 

USDA: Revision of Public Law 106–393 Payments to States 

Table to Reflect Proper Accounting of Mineral Revenues, pursuant 

to fiscal year 2002 Agriculture Appropriations Act. Submitted by 

USDA, March 1, 2002. 

USDA: Foreign Countries and Plants Certified to Export Meat 

and Poultry to the United States, required by the Federal Meat Inspection Act. Submitted by USDA, March 1, 2002. 

Charter: Renewal of the Land Between the Lakes Advisory 

Board for a 2-year period, required by P.L. 92–463. Submitted by 

USDA, March 6, 2002. 

USDA: Statistical summaries of the end user identification program for imported flue-cured and burley tobacco, required by section 1166 of the Food Security Act of 1985. Submitted by USDA, 

March 7, 2002. 

GAO: Farm Credit Administration, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, March 8, 2002. 

USDA: Proposed land purchase in Hoosier National Forest, Indiana, required by section 17(b) of the National Forest Management 

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Act of 1976, P.L. 94–588, as amended. Submitted by USDA, March 

14, 2002. 

GAO: Report of violation of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, 

pursuant to section 3349(b) of title V of the United States Code. 

Submitted by GAO, March 18, 2002. 

Agriculture Marketing Service: Intention to release a list of raisin growers in the State of California covered by a Federal marketing order, as required under section 1663 of the Food Security 

Act of 1985, amending the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act 

of 1937, and pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 608d(2). Submitted by USDA, 

March 19, 2002. 

Department of the Treasury: Quarterly Report from the Office of 

Foreign Assets Control, required by the Trade Sanctions Reform 

and Export Enhancement Act of 2000. Submitted by the Department of the Treasury, March 19, 2002. 

USDA: Preliminary Report on the Animal Disease Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Control Act of 2001, required by the Animal 

Disease Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Control Act of 2001. 

Submitted by USDA, March 21, 2002. 

Charter: Two-year renewal of the Environmental Financial Advisory Board, required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by EPA, March 22, 2002. 

EPA: Fiscal Year 2001 Annual Report, pursuant to the Government Performance and Results Act, the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act, the Agency portion of the Inspector General Act 

Amendments, the Government Management Reform Act, and the 

Chief Financial Officers Act. Submitted by EPA, March 28, 2002. 

USDA: Selected Imports from Mexico, required by section 321 of 

the North American Free-Trade Agreement Implementation Act of 

1993. Submitted by USDA, March 29, 2002. 

USDA: Annual Program Performance Report for fiscal year 2001, 

required by the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993. 

Submitted by USDA, March 29, 2002. 

USDA: Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Performance Plan and Revised 

Plan for fiscal year 2002, required by the Government Performance 

and Results Act of 1993. Submitted by USDA, March 29, 2002. 

GAO: Debt Collection and Improvement Act of 1996, pursuant to 

request. Submitted by GAO, March 29, 2002. 

USDA: China’s Food and Agriculture. Submitted by USDA, April, 

2002. 

USDA: Effects of EBT Customer Service Waivers on Food Stamp 

Recipients. Submitted by USDA, April, 2002. 

USDA: Sweetener Market Data. Submitted by USDA, April, 

2002. 

Farm Credit Administration: Final rule adopted by the Farm 

Credit Administration Board under the provisions of the Farm 

Credit Act of 1971, as amended, as required by 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1). 

Rule amends title 12, chapter VI, of the Code of Federal Regulations. Submitted by FCA, April 1, 2002. 

USDA: Office of Inspector General Financial and IT Operations 

Audit Report, pursuant to request. Submitted by USDA, April 4, 

2002. 

USDA: Report to the Committee on Appropriations of the House 

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cies under the jurisdiction of the Under Secretary for Research, 

Education, and Economics regarding reported cases of inhumane 

animal treatment, the response of USDA regulatory agencies, and 

the research, development, and promotion of technologies to help 

reduce the incidence of such treatment. Pursuant to S. Rept. 107– 33, accompanying the Fiscal Year 2001 Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L. 107–20). Submitted by USDA, April 4, 2002. 

USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture Consolidated Financial 

Statements for Fiscal Year 2001. Submitted by USDA, April 4, 

2002. Farm Credit Administration: Final rule, amending title 12, 

chapter VI of the Code of Federal Regulations, required by the 

Farm Credit Act of 1971, as amended. Submitted by Farm Credit 

Administration, April 5, 2002. 

USDA: Office of the Inspector General Audit Report on the Oversight and Security of Biological Agents at Laboratories Operated by 

the USDA. Submitted by USDA, April 11, 2002. 

USDA: Office of the Inspector General Audit Report on Forest 

Service Security over Aircraft and Aircraft Facilities. Submitted by 

USDA, April 12, 2002. USDA: Risk Management Agency Progress 

Report, required by section 508(b)(5)(B) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act. Submitted by USDA, April 15, 2002. 

USDA: Cibola National Forest. Submitted by USDA, April 16, 

2002. 

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture: Report 

to Congress, State Grants for Specialty Crops. Submitted by 

NASDA, April 17, 2002. 

Farm Credit Administration: Semiannual Report to Congress on 

Farmer Mac, pursuant to request. Submitted by FCA, April 18, 

2002. 

USDA: Administrative Expenses of Research and Promotion 

Boards Supervised by AMS, 2002, required by section 501(d) of the 

Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996. Submitted by USDA, April 18, 2002. 

Charter: Two-year renewal of Resource Advisory Committees for 

the Alaska Region, pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee 

Act. Submitted by USDA, April 18, 2002. 

USDA: Notification of the Agricultural Marketing Service’s intent 

to release a list of Florida citrus growers covered by a Federal marketing order, required by the Food Security Act of 1985, and requested by the Freedom of Information Act. Submitted by USDA, 

April 30, 2002. 

Farm Credit Administration: Semiannual Report to Congress, 

October 1, 2001, to March 31, 2002, pursuant to section 5(b) of the 

Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended. Submitted by the Farm 

Credit Administration, April 30, 2002. 

USDA: Grain: World Markets and Trade. Submitted by USDA, 

May, 2002. 

GAO: Month in Review: May, 2002, Reports, Testimony, Correspondence, and Other Publications, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, May, 2002. 

United States Department of Commerce: Quarterly Report to the 

Congress on Activities Undertaken by the Department of Commerce, pursuant to section 906(a)(1) of the Trade Sanctions Reform 

and Export Enhancement Act of 2000. Submitted by USDC, May 

3, 2002. 

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GAO: Analysis of a major rule issued by the Department of Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation, entitled, ‘‘Noninsured Crop 

Disaster Assistance Program,’’ pursuant to section 801(a)(2)(A) of 

title 5, United States Code. Submitted by GAO, May 6, 2002. 

Farm Credit Administration: Semiannual Management Report on 

the Status of Audits, pursuant to section 5 of the Inspector General 

Act of 1978, as amended. Submitted by Farm Credit Administration, May 14, 2002. 

USDA: Proposed land purchase in Chequamegon National Forest, Wisconsin, required by section 17(b) of the National Forest 

Management Act of 1976, P.L. 94–558. Submitted by USDA, May 

16, 2002. 

EPA: 2000 Toxics Release Inventory Public Data Release Report, 

required by section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986. Submitted by EPA, May 22, 2002. 

CFTC: Semiannual Report of the Office of the Inspector General 

of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for the period from 

October 1, 2002 through March 31, 2002, required by section 5 of 

the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended. Submitted by the 

CFTC, May 30, 2002. 

USDA: Foreign Ownership of U.S. Agricultural Land through 

February 28, 2001, required by the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978. Submitted by USDA, May 30, 2002. 

USDA: Re-engineering the Welfare System, A Study of Administrative Changes to the Food Stamp Program. Submitted by USDA, 

June 2002. 

GAO: Month in Review: June 2002, Reports, Testimony, Correspondence, and Other Publications, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, June, 2002. 

USDA: Sweetener Market Data. Submitted by USDA, June, 

2002. 

Department of Health and Human Services: Indicators of Welfare Dependence, Annual Report to Congress, 2002, pursuant to the 

Welfare Indicators Act of 1994. Submitted by the Department of 

Health and Human Services, June 3, 2002. 

USDA: Proposed land purchase in Wayne National Forest, required by section 17(b) of the National Forest Management Act of 

1976, P.L. 94–558, as amended. Submitted by USDA, June 3, 2002. 

Charter: Two-year renewal of the Advisory Committee on Emerging Markets, required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 

Submitted by USDA, June 15, 2002. 

Agriculture Marketing Service: Intention to release a list of 

desert grape growers in the State of California covered by a Federal marketing order, as required under section 1663 of the Food 

Security Act of 1985, amending the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, and pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 608d(2). Submitted by 

USDA, June 17, 2002. 

Charter: Establishing the Environmental Protection Agency and 

the United States Department of Agriculture Committee to Advise 

on Reassessment and Transition (CARAT), required by the Federal 

Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by EPA, June 18, 2002. 

Charter: Two-year renewal of the Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee, required by the Federal Advisory Committee 

Act. Submitted by USDA, June 18, 2002. 

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Agriculture Marketing Service: Intention to release a list of 

prune growers in the State of California covered by a Federal marketing order, as required under section 1663 of the Food Security 

Act of 1985, amending the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act 

of 1937, and pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 608d(2). Submitted by USDA, 

June 20, 2002. 

CFTC: Report on the Study of the Commodity Exchange Act and 

the Commission’s Rules and Orders Governing the Conduct of Registrants Under the Act, pursuant to section 125 of the Commodity 

Futures Modernization Act of 2000. Submitted by CFTC, June 21, 

2002. 

USDA: Proposed land purchases in Daniel Boon National Forest, 

Kentucky, Francis Marion National Forest, South Carolina, and 

Yonah Mountain, Georgia, required by section 17(b) of the National 

Forest Management Act of 1976, P.L. 94–588, as amended. Submitted by USDA, June 25, 2002. 

Charter: Establishing the Crook County Resource Advisory Committee of the Rocky Mountain Region, required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by USDA, June 26, 2002. 

GAO: Letter from Emi N. Brook, Assistant Director for Legislative Affairs, acknowledging request to provide information pertaining to the participation of minority-serving institutions in competitive research grants programs at the Department of Agriculture. Submitted by GAO, June 27, 2002. 

USDA: Reaching Those in Need: Food Stamp Participation Rates 

in the States in 1999. Submitted by USDA, June 28, 2002. 

USDA: Letter from Mary Waters, Assistant Secretary, Congressional Relations, regarding the Commission on the Application of 

Payment Limitations. Submitted by USDA, July, 2002. 

GAO: Month in Review: July, 2002, Reports, Testimony, Correspondence, and Other Publications, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, July, 2002. 

Department of the Treasury: Office of Foreign Assets Control, 

Report of Licensing Activities, pursuant to the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000. Submitted by Department of the Treasury, July 5, 2002. 

USDA: Acknowledgement of letter from Chairman Combest to 

Secretary Veneman regarding the effects of low pathogenic avian 

influenza (AI) on the poultry industry. Submitted by USDA, July 

10, 2002. 

GAO: Analysis of a Major Rule issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, entitled, ‘‘Food Stamp Program: Work Provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work 

Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and Food Stamp Provisions 

of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997,’’ pursuant to section 

801(a)(2)(A) of title 5, United States Code. Submitted by GAO, July 

17, 2002. 

USDA: Trends in Food Stamp Program Participation Rates: 1994 

to 2000. Submitted by USDA, July 17, 2002. 

USDA: Impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement on 

U.S. Agriculture and the Rural Economy, required by the North 

American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act of 1993. Submitted by USDA, July 18, 2002. 

Department of the Treasury: Report of Licensing Activities, pursuant to the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act 

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of 2000. Submitted by the Department of the Treasury, July 29, 

2002. 

GAO: Month in Review: August, 2002, Reports, Testimony, Correspondence, and Other Publications, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, August, 2002. 

USDA: The School Meals Initiative Implementation Study: Third 

Year Report. Submitted by USDA, August 2, 2002. 

Charter: Establishing the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory 

Committee, required by P.L. 92–463, the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by USDA, August 2, 2002. 

Charter: Two-year renewal of the National Organic Standards 

Board, required by P.L. 92–463, the Federal Advisory Committee 

Act. Submitted by USDA, August 9, 2002. 

Agricultural Marketing Service: Notice of request under the 

Freedom of Information Act for a list of almond growers covered by 

a Federal Marketing Order, required by section 1663 of the Food 

Security Act of 1985, amending the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. Submitted by USDA, August 14, 2002. 

USDA: The Characteristics of Native American WIC Participants, On and Off Reservations. Submitted by USDA, August 22, 

2002. 

USDA: Office of Inspector General Semiannual Report to Congress, fiscal year 2002, pursuant to the Inspector General Act of 

1978, P.L. 95–452, as amended, section 5(b). Submitted by USDA, 

August 30, 2002. 

GAO: Month in Review: September, 2002, Reports, Testimony, 

Correspondence and Other Publications, pursuant to request. Submitted by GAO, September, 2002. 

Charter: Establishing a Research, Education, and Economics 

Task Force, pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by USDA, September 4, 2002. 

EPA: Proposed rule under section 25(a) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Submitted by EPA, September 4, 2002. 

Charter: Two-year renewal of the National Advisory Committee 

on Microbiological Criteria for Foods, pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by USDA, September 5, 2002. 

USDA: Proposed land exchange in Superior National Forest, 

Minnesota, required by section 17(b) of the National Forest Management Act of 1976, P.L. 94–588. Submitted by USDA, September 

24, 2002. 

Charter: Two-year renewal of the National Advisory Committee 

for Tobacco Inspection, required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by USDA, September 27, 2002. 

Charter: Two-year renewal of the Plant Variety Protection Board, 

required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submitted by 

USDA, September 27, 2002. 

GAO: Report on a major rule promulgated by the Department of 

Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation, entitled ‘‘2002 Farm 

Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 Sugar Programs and 

Farm Facility Storage Loan Program,’’ pursuant to section 

801(a)(2)(A) of title 5, United States Code. Submitted by GAO, October 15, 2002. 

GAO: Report on a major rule promulgated by the Department of 

Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation, entitled ‘‘Peanut 

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Quota Buyout Program,’’ pursuant to section 801(a)(2)(A) of title 5, 

United States Code. Submitted by GAO, October 15, 2002. 

USDA: Proposed land purchase in Daniel Boone National Forest, 

Kentucky, required by section 17(b) of the National Forest Management Act of 1976, P.L. 94–588. Submitted by USDA, October 23, 

2002. 

Farm Credit Administration: Final ruled adopted by the Farm 

Credit Administration Board under the provisions of the Farm 

Credit Act of 1971. Submitted by the Farm Credit Administration, 

November 8, 2002. 

USDA: Interim report on the results of the first year of implementation of the Schools Breakfast Pilot Project. Submitted by 

USDA, November 15, 2002. 

GAO: Tobacco Settlement: States’ Allocations of Phase II Funds, 

pursuant to the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. 

Submitted by GAO, December 3, 2002. 

GAO: Report on major rule promulgated by the Department of 

Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation, entitled ‘‘2002 Farm 

Bill Regulations—Cooperative Marketing Associations; Cotton; 

Dairy; Honey,’’ pursuant to section 801(a)(2)(A) of title 5, United 

States Code. Submitted by GAO, December 4, 2002. 

E. MEMORIALS

2—February 7, 2001; Memorial of the Senate of the State of 

Idaho, relative to Senate Joint Memorial No. 101 memorializing the 

U.S. Congress to provide diversion funds that have been earmarked 

by Congress for potato producers to help ease the economic crisis 

they face in 2001. 

30—May 1, 2001; Memorial of the Legislature of the State of 

Idaho, relative to Senate Joint Memorial 103 memorializing the 

U.S. Congress to request the President to impose a moratorium on 

the roadless regulations pending careful review and study. 

31—May 1, 2001; Memorial of the Legislature of the State of 

Idaho, relative to Senate Joint Memorial 107 memorializing the 

U.S. Congress to support a moratorium on all imports of live cattle, 

precooked beef, all beef products, and potentially contaminated feed 

ingredients for a period of 3 years or until importers can prove that 

the meat, live animals and feed ingredients are free of Bovine 

Spongiform Encephalopathy for the protection of the U.S. cattle industry. 

32—May 1, 2001; Memorial of the Legislature of the State of 

Idaho, relative to Senate Joint Memorial 108 memorializing the 

U.S. Congress to enact legislation that mandates country of origin 

labeling for meat, and to require that products labeled ‘‘U.S. Produced’’ be born, raised and processed completely in the United 

States. 

33—May 1, 2001; Memorial of the Legislature of the State of 

Idaho, relative to Senate Joint Memorial 109 memorializing the 

U.S. Congress to support safeguards to prevent movement of Foot 

and Mouth Disease on persons, on other animals not directly susceptible to the virus but which could be passive carriers, and on inanimate objects; and we support a moratorium on all imports of 

cloven-hoofed animals and products thereof, for a period of 3 years 

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ucts thereof are free of Foot and Mouth Disease for the protection 

of the American livestock owners. 

38—May 1, 2001; Memorial of the Legislature of the State of 

Idaho, relative to Senate Joint Memorial 105 memorializing the 

U.S. Congress to enact legislation enacting pilot projects such as 

those recommended in the report submitted to the Idaho Board of 

Land Commissioners entitled, ‘‘Breaking the GridLock:Federal 

Lands Pilot Projects in Idaho’’. 

39—May 1, 2001; Memorial of the Legislature of the State of 

Idaho, relative to Senate Joint Memorial 104 memorializing the 

U.S. Congress in the interest of protecting the integrity and posterity of our forest and wild lands, wildlife habitat, watershed, air 

quality, human health and safety, and private property, the U.S. 

Forest Service and other Federal land management agencies must 

immediately implement a cohesive strategy to reduce the overabundance of forest fuels that place these resources at high risk of catastrophic wildfire. 

41—May 2, 2001; Memorial of the House of Representatives of 

the State of Arkansas, relative to House Concurrent Resolution memorializing the U.S. Congress to take all reasonable action necessary to provide adequate and timely funding to the Federal agencies responsible for the treatment and restoration work on damaged forestlands in Arkansas. 

53—May 14, 2001; Memorial of the Legislature of the State of 

Washington, relative to Senate Joint Resolution 8019 memorializing the Secretary of Agriculture to review the Department’s 

policies regarding the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program 

and alter those policies to allow the inclusion in the program of 

lands that are currently used to produce perennial horticultural 

crops. 

54—May 14, 2001; Memorial of the General Assembly of the 

State of Ohio, relative to Senate Resolution 126 memorializing the 

U.S. Congress to reintroduce and pass the New Markets for StateInspected Meat Act as a means of assisting small meat-packing operations and to restore fairness to the meat industry in this country. 

72—May 16, 2001; Memorial of the Senate of the State of Ohio, 

relative to Senate Resolution No. 126 memorializing the U.S. Congress to reintroduce and pass the New Markets for State-Inspected 

Meat Act as a means of assisting small meat-packing operations 

and to restore fairness to the meat industry in this country. 

77—May 23, 2001; Memorial of the Legislature of the State of 

Hawaii, relative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 87 memorializing the U.S. Congress to establish and fund a U.S. Department 

of Agriculture-Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center-managed 

cacao germplasm center in Hawaii. 

109—June 14, 2001; Memorial of the General Assembly of the 

State of Missouri, relative to a Resolution memorializing the U.S. 

Congress to and the Department of Agriculture to grant a wavier 

for Agramarke Quality Grains, Inc. for development in St. Joseph, 

Missouri, to allow Agramarke to qualify for rural development economic incentive programs. 

110—June 14, 2001; Memorial of the Legislature of the State of 

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rializing the U.S. Congress to increase Federal aid to Louisiana 

farmers. 

114—June 19, 2001; Memorial of the Legislature of the State of 

Louisiana, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 134 memorializing the U.S. Congress to expand and fund Federal agricultural 

conservation programs, including the Conservation Reserve, Wetlands Reserve, Environmental Quality Incentives, Wildlife Habitat 

Improvement, and Forestry Incentives Programs. 

123—July 10, 2001; Memorial of the House of Representatives of 

the State of Illinois, relative to House Resolution No. 403 memorializing the U.S. Congress to pass legislation reforming the Federal 

Freedom to Farm law and the sugar support program to correct the 

current inequities. 

252—May 16, 2002; Memorial of the Legislature of the State of 

Louisiana, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 20 memorializing the U.S. Congress to support the Act to Leave No Child 

Behind. 

253—May 20, 2002; Memorial of the Legislature of the State of 

Kansas, relative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 5014 memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact revisions to the 

Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection 

Act to allow interstate shipment and marketing of meat products 

by state inspected meat processing facilities. 

303—July 10, 2002; Memorial of the Senate of the State of New 

Jersey, relative to Senate Resolution No. 25 memorializing the U.S. 

Congress to increase the minimum monthly allotment for one-person and two-person households under the Federal Food Stamp Program from $10 to $25 and require that the minimum be adjusted 

annually in accordance with changes in the Federal cost-of-living. 

335—July 18, 2002; Memorial of the Legislature of the State of 

Louisiana, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 16 memorializing the U.S. Congress to impose a quota on certain imported 

seafood such as shrimp. 

339—July 18, 2002

Memorial of the Legislature of the State of Hawaii, relative to 

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 127 memorializing the U.S. Congress to appropriate adequate financial impact assistance for 

health, education, and other social services for Hawaii’s Freely Associated States citizens. 

347—July 24, 2002; Memorial of the Legislature of the State of 

Michigan, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 53 memorializing the Congress of the United States to turn over the management of Federal forest lands to the States through a block grant 

program. 

348—July 24, 2002; Memorial of the Senate of the State of Louisiana, relative to Senate Resolution No. 91 memorializing the Congress of the United States to express full support to the efforts of 

the Louisiana congressional delegation for the creation of a Center 

of Excellence in Biological and Chemical Warfare Medicine in Louisiana. 

368—October. 2, 2002; Memorial of the General Assembly of the 

State of North Carolina, relative to House Resolution No. 1786 memorializing the U.S. Congress and the President to support and 

enact legislation to establish a tobacco quota buyout program. 

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443—November. 14, 2002; Memorial of the Legislature of the 

State of California, relative to Assembly Joint Resolution No. 25 

memorializing the Congress of the United States that the Legislature of the State of California recognizes the important role that 

sustainably managed forests and products from those forests will 

continue to play in meeting the needs of the citizens of California. 

450—November. 19, 2002; Memorial of the Senate of the State 

of New Jersey, relative to Senate Resolution No. 36 memorializing 

the Congress of the United States that the legislature urges the 

U.S. Department of Agriculture to allocate additional resources to 

address problems associated with the residentCanada goose population in New Jersey. 

451—November. 19, 2002; Memorial of the Legislature of the 

State of Alaska, relative to House Joint Resolution No. 48 memorializing the Congress of the United States that the legislature hereby requests the Alaska congressional delegation, as well as the congressional delegations of the several States, to introduce and adopt 

legislation that would amend the laws of the United States regarding land managing agencies. 

F. PETITIONS

25—June 5, 2001; Petition of the Council on Administrative 

Rights, relative to a resolution petitioning the U.S. Congress to 

seek redress from ineffective environmental and energy policies. 

27—June 6, 2001; Petition of the city of Hoonah, Alaska, relative 

to a resolution petitioning the U.S. Congress to support the Conservation and Reinvestment Act of 1999. 

61—June 20, 2002; Petition of the Legislature of Rockland County, New York, relative to resolution No. 197 petitioning the U.S. 

Congress that the legislature of Rockland County hereby supports 

the Resource Conservation and Development Council’s application 

for the establishment of a Resource Conservation and Development 

area that would encompass Rockland County and several surrounding counties and the accompanying funding administered by 

the Natural Resource Service.

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