76346 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 249 / Friday, December 28, 2012 / Rules and Regulations this increase. The Committee not only Any questions about the compliance § 985.231 Salable quantities and allotment considered leaving the salable quantity guide should be sent to Laurel May at percentages—2012–2013 marketing year. and allotment percentage unchanged, the previously mentioned address in the * * * * * but also considered other potential FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT (a) Class 1 (Scotch) oil—a salable levels of increase. The Committee section. quantity of 2,622,115 pounds and an reached its recommendation to increase This rule invites comments on a allotment percentage of 128 percent. the salable quantity and allotment change to the salable quantity and (b) Class 3 (Native) oil—a salable percentage for both Scotch and Native allotment percentage for both Scotch quantity of 1,348,270 pounds and an spearmint oil after careful consideration and Native spearmint oil for the 2012– allotment percentage of 58 percent. of all available information and input 2013 marketing year. Any comments Dated: December 20, 2012. from all interested industry participants, received will be considered prior to David R. Shipman, and believes that the levels finalization of this rule. recommended will achieve the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing After consideration of all relevant Service. objectives sought. Without the increase, material presented, including the the Committee believes the industry [FR Doc. 2012–31102 Filed 12–27–12; 8:45 am] Committee’s recommendation, and BILLING CODE 3410–02–P would not be able to satisfactorily meet other information, it is found that this market demand. interim rule, as hereinafter set forth, In accordance with the Paperwork will tend to effectuate the declared Reduction Act of 1995, (44 U.S.C. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Chapter 35), the order’s information policy of the Act. SECURITY collection requirements have been Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, it is also found and determined upon good cause previously approved by the Office of 8 CFR Part 100 Management and Budget (OMB) and that it is impracticable, unnecessary, and contrary to the public interest to assigned OMB No. 0581–0178, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Vegetable and Specialty Crop Marketing give preliminary notice prior to putting this rule into effect and that good cause Orders. No changes in those 19 CFR Part 101 requirements as a result of this action exists for not postponing the effective are necessary. Should any changes date of this rule until 30 days after publication in the Federal Register [Docket No. USCBP–2011–0032; CBP Dec. become necessary, they would be No. 12–23] submitted to OMB for approval. because: (1) This rule increases the This rule will not impose any quantity of Scotch and Native spearmint RIN 1651–AA90 additional reporting or recordkeeping oil that may be marketed during the requirements on either small or large marketing year, which ends on May 31, Opening of Boquillas Border Crossing spearmint oil handlers. As with all 2013; (2) the current quantity of Scotch and Update to the Class B Port of Federal marketing order programs, and Native spearmint oil may be Entry Description reports and forms are periodically inadequate to meet demand for the reviewed to reduce information 2012–2013 marketing year, thus making AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border requirements and duplication by the additional oil available as soon as is Protection, DHS. industry and public sector agencies. practicable will be beneficial to both ACTION: Final rule. AMS is committed to complying with handlers and producers; (3) the the E-Government Act, to promote the Committee recommended these changes SUMMARY: This rule establishes a border use of the Internet and other at a public meeting and interested crossing in Big Bend National Park information technologies to provide parties had an opportunity to provide called Boquillas and designates it as a increased opportunities for citizen input; and (4) this rule provides a 60- Customs station for customs purposes access to Government information and day comment period and any comments and a Class B port of entry (POE) for services, and for other purposes. received will be considered prior to immigration purposes. The Boquillas In addition, USDA has not identified finalization of this rule. crossing will be situated between any relevant Federal rules that Presidio and Del Rio, Texas. U.S. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 985 duplicate, overlap or conflict with this Customs and Border Protection (CBP) rule. Marketing agreements, Oils and fats, and the National Park Service (NPS) are Further, the Committee’s meeting was Reporting and recordkeeping partnering on the construction of a joint widely publicized throughout the requirements, Spearmint oil. use facility in Big Bend National Park spearmint oil industry and all interested For the reasons set forth in the where the border crossing will operate. persons were invited to attend the preamble, 7 CFR part 985 is amended as This rule also updates the description meeting and participate in Committee follows: of a Class B port of entry to reflect deliberations. Like all Committee current border crossing documentation meetings, the October 17, 2012, meeting PART 985—MARKETING ORDER requirements. was a public meeting and all entities, REGULATING THE HANDLING OF DATES: Effective Date: January 28, 2013. both large and small, were able to SPEARMINT OIL PRODUCED IN THE express their views on this issue. FAR WEST FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Finally, interested persons are invited to Colleen Manaher, Director, Land Border submit information on the regulatory ■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR Integration, CBP Office of Field and informational impacts of this action part 985 continues to read as follows: Operations, telephone 202–344–3003. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule on small businesses. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674. A small business guide on complying establishes a border crossing in Big with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop ■ 2. In § 985.231, paragraphs (a) and (b) Bend National Park called Boquillas and marketing agreements and orders may are revised to read as follows: designates it as a Customs station for be viewed at: www.ams.usda.gov/ Note: This section will not appear in the customs purposes and a Class B port of MarketingOrdersSmallBusinessGuide. annual Code of Federal Regulations. entry for immigration purposes. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:32 Dec 27, 2012 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\28DER1.SGM 28DER1 srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 249 / Friday, December 28, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 76347 Executive Summary providing a way for legitimate travelers in this document as a border crossing; In 2010, the Presidents of the United to identify themselves to CBP and this final rule does likewise. For States and Mexico issued a joint comply with U.S. regulations. additional background information, statement supporting the designation of Therefore, this final rule establishes the please see the preamble to the NPRM. Boquillas border crossing in Big Bend a region of protected areas on both sides Traveler Processing at the Boquillas National Park and revises the of the Rio Grande, including Big Bend Border Crossing National Park, as a region of binational description of a Class B port of entry. This final rule addresses the relevant As described in the NPRM, the interest. In support of this, CBP began Boquillas border crossing will service working with the National Park Service comments CBP received regarding the proposed crossing. only pedestrians visiting Big Bend to establish a border crossing to allow National Park and Mexican Protected authorized travel between the areas in Background Areas—not import business. Therefore, the United States and Mexico. On On May 19, 2010, President Obama CBP will not process cargo, commercial October 28, 2011, CBP published a and President Caldero´n of Mexico entries, or vehicles at Boquillas. Persons Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) issued a joint statement recognizing that using the Boquillas border crossing will in the Federal Register (76 FR 66862), the Big Bend National Park and Rio only be permitted to bring limited which solicited public comment. The Grande Wild and Scenic River in the merchandise into the United States; CBP NPRM proposed to establish a Class B United States, along with the Protected will only process items exempt from port of entry/Customs station in Big Areas of Maderas del Carmen, Can˜ on de duties and taxes under 19 CFR 10.151. Bend National Park called Boquillas. Santa Elena, Ocampo, and Rı´o Bravo del This provision generally covers Boquillas was proposed to be a Class B Norte in Mexico together comprise one importations that do not exceed $200 in port of entry for immigration purposes of the largest and most significant value.1 All such items must comply under 8 CFR 100.4 and a Customs ecological systems in North America. with all applicable regulations, station for customs purposes in 19 CFR The Presidents expressed their support including all relevant Animal and Plant 101.4. In the NPRM and in this final for the designation of the region as a Health Inspection Service restrictions. rule, the Class B port of entry/Customs natural area of binational interest, and Persons using the Boquillas crossing station is referred to as a border encouraged an increased level of must also comply with Federal wildlife crossing. The NPRM also proposed to cooperation between the two countries. protection laws and U.S. Fish and update the description of a Class B port Based on this joint Presidential Wildlife Service wildlife import/export of entry in 8 CFR 101.4 to reflect current statement, the Commissioner of CBP regulations. border crossing document requirements. announced plans to establish a border The Public Comment Period The Boquillas border crossing will crossing in Big Bend National Park.