Implementation of the Boll Weevil Eradication Loan Program
rural-development · Farm Service Agency · Rule · Published 1997-05-16 · Effective 1997-05-16 · 62 FR 26918
Document
Document number
97-12837
Federal Register citation
62 FR 26918
CFR reference
7 CFR 1941
Type
Rule
Action
Interim rule with request for comments.
Category
rural-development
Sub-agency
Farm Service Agency
Publication date
1997-05-16
Effective date
1997-05-16
Abstract
This action is being taken to implement provisions of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997 (Act). The Act directed the Secretary to implement a new loan program to facilitate efforts to eradicate, and protect eradication zones, of the boll weevil. The intended effect is to comply with the Act, assist in boll weevil eradication, and promote cooperation between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and State chartered organizations with regard to boll weevil eradication.