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FLAG provides administrative technical assistance to its clients by submitting formal comments on proposed federal agency regulations and notices. Posted below are comments FLAG has submitted on behalf of its clients. Throughout its history, the direction of FLAG's work has been guided by the legal needs and policy objectives of its client organizations.
Comments on Proposed Rule — Amendments to Rules of Practice Regulations Under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) to Increase Reparation Complaint Filing and Handling Fees, 2 Fed. Reg. 61,820 (November 1, 2007) (submitted December 21, 2007)
Comments on Proposed Rule to Amend Packers and Stockyards Act Regulations Concerning Initiation, Performance, and Termination of Poultry Contracts, 72 Fed. Reg. 41,952 (Aug. 1, 2007) (submitted October 30, 2007)
Interim Rule for Small Business Administration Disaster Relief to Small Business Concerns Damaged by Drought, 71 Fed. Reg. 75,407 (Dec. 15, 2006) (submitted January 16, 2007)
Comments on Proposed Rule for Farm Service Agency Guaranteed Loan Fees, 71 Fed. Reg. 27,978 (May 15, 2006) (submitted July 14, 2006)
Comments on Interim Final Rule for 2005 Hurricane Disaster Provisions of Emergency Conservation Program, 7 CFR Part 701, 71 Fed. Reg. 30,263 (May 26, 2006) (submitted
June 26, 2006)
Comments on Interim Final Rule for Natural Resources Conservation Service Appeal Procedures, 71 Fed. Reg. 28,239 (May 16, 2006) (submitted June 15, 2006)
Comments on Interim Final Rule for 2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Programs, 71 Fed. Reg. 27,188 (May 10, 2006) (submitted June 9, 2006)
Comments on Proposed Rule for Farm Service Agency Guaranteed Loans,
70 Fed. Reg. 47,730 (August 15, 2005) (submitted October 14, 2005)
Comments on Interim Final Rule for Farm Service Agency Appeal Procedures, 70 Fed. Reg. 43,262 (July 27, 2005) (submitted September 26, 2005)
Comments on Proposed Rule for Guaranteed Loans—Revision of Interest Assistance Program, 70 Fed. Reg. 36,055 (June 22, 2005) (comment period extended by 70 Fed. Reg. 46,779) (submitted September 6, 2005)
Notice of Animal Feeding Operations Consent Agreement and Final Order ("Consent Agreement"), and request for public comment published at 70 Fed. Reg. 4958 (January 31, 2005) (submitted March 2, 2005)
Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production, FDA Docket Nos. 1996P-0418, 1997P-0197, 1998P-0203, and 2000N-0504, 69 Fed. Reg. 56,824 (Sept. 22, 2004) (submitted December 21, 2004)
Comments on Request for Emergency Approval of an Information Collection, dated October 8, 2004, Docket No. 04-048-1 (national animal identification plan) (submitted October 28, 2004)
Comments on Notice of Modified Privacy Act System of Records, 69 Fed. Reg. 57,254 (September 24, 2004) (posting of NAD determinations on the Internet) (submitted October 25, 2004)
Comments on Interim Final Rule for Conservation Security Program, 69 Fed. Reg. 34,501 (June 21, 2004) (submitted October 5, 2004)
Comments on Proposed Uniform Guidelines for Conducting Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections, 69 Fed. Reg. 51052 (August 17, 2004) (submitted September 16, 2004)
Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Federal Measures To Mitigate BSE Risks: Consideration for Further Action, dated July 14, 2004, 69 Fed. Reg. 42,288 (Advance Notice) (submitted September 13, 2004)
Comments on Proposed Rule of Regulatory Streamlining of the Farm Service Agency's Direct Farm Loan Programs, 69 Fed. Reg. 6055 (February 9, 2004) (comment period reopened and extended on April 19, 2004 (69 Fed. Reg. 20,834)) (submitted May 4, 2004)
Comments on Proposed Rule of Regulatory Streamlining of the Farm Service Agency's Direct Farm Loan Programs, 69 Fed. Reg. 6055 (February 9, 2004) (submitted April 9, 2004)
Comments on Proposed Rule for Conservation Security Program, 69 Fed. Reg. 194 (January 2, 2004) (submitted March 2, 2004)
Comments on Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling of Beef, Lamb, Pork, Fish, Perishable Agricultural Commodities, and Peanuts, Docket No. LS-03-04 (submitted February 26, 2004)
Comments on the Proposed Amendments to Rules Governing Farmer-Lender Mediation (submitted February 25, 2004)
Comments on Proposed Rule for Services to Young, Beginning, and Small Farmers, 68 Fed. Reg. 53,915 (September 15, 2003) (submitted January 20, 2004)
Comments on Proposed Rule for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Minimal-Risk Regions and Importation of Commodities, 68 Fed. Reg. 62,386 (November 4, 2003) (submitted January 5, 2004)
Comments on Proposed Rule for Guaranteed Loans-Rescheduling Terms and Loan Subordinations, 68 Fed. Reg. 49,723 (August 19, 2003) (submitted October 20, 2003)
Comments on Proposed Rule Changes for Farm Service Agency Appraisal Requirements for Direct Farm Loans, 68 Fed. Reg. 50,479 (Aug. 21, 2003) (submitted October 20, 2003)
Debt Management Proposed Rule, 68 Fed. Reg. 32,418 (May 30, 2003) (submitted July 29, 2003)
Comments on Notice of Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Livestock and Meat Marketing Study, 68 Fed. Reg. 32,455 (May 30, 2003) (submitted June 30, 2003)
Comments on 2002 Farm Bill Regulations, 68 Fed. Reg. 17,316 (Apr. 9, 2003) (submitted June 9, 2003)
Comments on Proposed Rule to Amend National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances Under OFPA, 68 Fed. Reg. 27, 941 (May 22, 2003) (submitted June 2, 2003)
Comments on the Proposed Rule for Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Program: Submission of Information, published at 59 Federal Register 11,998 (Mar. 13, 2003) (submitted May 12, 2003)
Comments on Establishment of Guidelines for the Interim Voluntary Country of Origin Labeling of Beef, Lamb, Pork, Fish, Perishable Agricultural Commodities, and Peanuts Under the Authority of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (submitted April 9, 2003)
Comments on Proposed Rule to on Environmental Quality Incentives Program, 68 Fed. Reg. 7,755 (Feb. 10, 2003) (submitted March 12, 2003)
Comments on Proposed Rule to Eliminate 30-Day Past Due Period for Purposes of Farm Loan Programs Account Servicing Policies, 68 Fed. Reg. 1,170 (January 9, 2003) (submitted
March 10, 2003)
Comments Regarding Shared Appreciation Agreements
Comments on FSA's submission for OMB Review entitled "Farmer Program Account Servicing Policies--7 C.F.R. Part 1951-S" published at 65 Fed. Reg. 48,446, 48,447 (Aug. 8, 2000) (submitted August 10, 2000)
Comments to the Advisory Committee on Small Farms setting out issues facing small farmers holding Farm Service Agency (FSA) Shared Appreciation Agreements (SAAs) (submitted April 18, 2000)
Comments on Proposed Rule, "Farm Loan Programs Account Servicing Policies--Servicing Shared Appreciation Agreements," published at 64 Fed. Reg. 61221-61223 (Nov. 10, 1999) (submitted January 10, 2000)
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