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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 227 / Tuesday, November 30, 2021 / Rules and Regulations
2 The amount of such civil fine shall not exceed the maximum amount specified in 7 CFR 3.91 b7.

PART 407AREA RISK PROTECTION
INSURANCE REGULATIONS
3. The authority citation for part 407
continues to read as follows:

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1506l and 1506o.

4. Amend 407.9 as follows:
a. In the introductory text, remove the sentence This insurance is available for the 2022 and succeeding years.;
b. In section 1:
i. Revise the definitions of buffer zone, certified organic acreage, and cover crop;
ii. Add a definition for NAP in alphabetical order;
iii. Revise the definitions of organic farming practice, second crop, and transitional acreage; and iv. Add a definition for volunteer crop in alphabetical order.
The revisions and additions read as follows:

407.9
policy.

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1. Definitions

Buffer zone. Acreage designated in your organic plan that separates agricultural commodities grown under organic farming practices from those grown under non-organic farming practices. A buffer zone must be sufficient in size or other features, as stated in the National Organic Program published in 7 CFR part 205, to prevent or minimize the possibility of unintended contact by prohibited substances or organisms applied to adjacent land acres with an area that is part of the certified organic farming operation.

Certified organic acreage. Acreage in the certified organic farming operation that has been certified by a certifying agent as conforming to organic standards in accordance with the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990
7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq. and 7 CFR part 205.

Cover crop. A crop generally recognized by agricultural experts as agronomically sound for the area for erosion control or other purposes related to conservation or soil improvement, unless otherwise specified in the Special Provisions. A
cover crop may be considered a second
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crop see the definition of second crop.

NAP. Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program published in 7 CFR
part 1437, administered by FSA.

Organic farming practice. A system of plant production practices used on organic acreage and transitional acreage to produce an organic crop that is approved by a certifying agent in accordance with 7 CFR part 205.

Second crop. With respect to a single crop year, the next occurrence of planting any agricultural commodity for harvest following a first insured crop on the same acreage. The second crop may be the same or a different agricultural commodity as the first insured crop, except the term does not include a replanted crop. If following a first insured crop, a cover crop that is planted on the same acreage and harvested for grain or seed, is considered a second crop. A crop that is covered by NAP or receives other USDA benefits associated with forage crops is considered a second crop. A
crop meeting the conditions in this definition is considered a second crop regardless of whether it is insured.

Transitional acreage. Acreage in transition to organic where organic farming practices are being followed, but the acreage does not yet qualify as certified organic acreage.

Volunteer crop. A crop that was planted in a previous crop year on the applicable acreage or drifted from other acreage, successfully self-seeded, and is growing this crop year on the applicable acreage without being intentionally sown or managed.

PART 457COMMON CROP
INSURANCE REGULATIONS
5. The authority citation for part 457
continues to read as follows:

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1506l, 1506o.

6. Amend 457.8 in the Common Crop Insurance Policy as follows:
a. In section 1:
i. Revise the definitions of buffer zone, certified organic acreage, and cover crop;
ii. Add a definition for NAP in alphabetical order;
iii. Revise the definitions of organic farming practice, second crop, and transitional acreage; and iv. Add a definition for volunteer crop in alphabetical order.

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b. In section 14, revise paragraph e1ii introductory text;
c. In section 15, revise paragraph g3;
d. In section 17:
i. In paragraph f5iC, remove the word or at the end;
ii. Revise paragraphs f5ii and iii;
iii. Add paragraph f5iv;
iv. In paragraph f8 introductory text, remove the semicolon at the end of the paragraph and add a period in its place;
v. Revise paragraphs f8iE and f8ii; and vi. Add paragraph f8iii;
The revisions and additions read as follows:

457.8

The application and policy.

Common Crop Insurance Policy

1. Definitions

Buffer zone. Acreage designated in your organic plan that separates agricultural commodities grown under organic farming practices from those grown under non-organic farming practices. A buffer zone must be sufficient in size or other features, as stated in the National Organic Program published in 7 CFR part 205, to prevent or minimize the possibility of unintended contact by prohibited substances or organisms applied to adjacent land acres with an area that is part of the certified organic farming operation.

Certified organic acreage. Acreage in the certified organic farming operation that has been certified by a certifying agent as conforming to organic standards in accordance with the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990
7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq. and 7 CFR part 205.

Cover crop. A crop generally recognized by agricultural experts as agronomically sound for the area for erosion control or other purposes related to conservation or soil improvement, unless otherwise specified in the Special Provisions. A
cover crop may be considered a second crop see the definition of second crop.

NAP. Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program published in 7 CFR
part 1437, administered by FSA.

Organic farming practice. A system of plant production practices used on
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