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USDA/NIFA RIN: 0524-AA39 Publication ID: Fall 2011 
Title: Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities Certification Process 
Abstract: Section 7101 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act 2008 (FCEA), establishes a new set of institutions--Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities, which are eligible for existing programs as well as new programs authorized specifically for those institutions under section 7128 of FCEA. These regulations will establish a process to identify and certify Hispanic-Serving Institutions that offer associate, bachelors, or other accredited degree programs in agriculture-related fields. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 3434   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 3243   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/13/2011  76 FR 34187   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/12/2011    
Final Action  05/00/2012    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Erin Daly
Chief, Policy Division, OGFM
Department of Agriculture
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
STOP 2299, 1400 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20250-2299
Phone:202 401-3357
Fax:202 401-7752
Email: edaly@nifa.usda.gov

William Bethel
Director, Policy & Oversight Division, OGFM
Department of Agriculture
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
STOP 2299, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW,
Washington, DC 20250-2299
Phone:202 401-3357
Fax:202 401-7752
Email: wbethel@nifa.usda.gov