81 FR 63721 - Walnuts Grown in California; Proposed Amendment to Marketing Order
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 180 (September 16, 2016)
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 180 (September 16, 2016)
| Page Range | 63721-63723 | |
| FR Document | 2016-22247 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 180 (Friday, September 16, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 63721-63723] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-22247] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 984 [Doc. No. AMS-SC-16-0053, SC-16-984-1 PR] Walnuts Grown in California; Proposed Amendment to Marketing Order AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This proposed rule invites public comments on a proposed amendment to Marketing Order No. 984, which regulates the handling of walnuts grown in California. The California Walnut Board (Board), which is responsible for the local administration of the order and is comprised of walnut producers and handlers operating within the production area, recommended an amendment that would authorize the Board to borrow from a commercial lending institution to fund operations and marketing/research expenses. Allowing the Committee to utilize this customary business practice would provide flexibility for the Board while increasing its effectiveness. DATES: Comments must be received by November 15, 2016. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this rule. Comments must be sent to the Docket Clerk, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250- 0237; Fax: (202) 720-8938; or Internet: http://www.regulations.gov. Comments should reference the document number and the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register and will be available for public inspection in the Office of the Docket Clerk during regular business hours, or can be viewed at: http://www.regulations.gov. All comments submitted in response to this proposal will be included in the record and will be made available to the public. Please be advised that the identity of the individuals or entities submitting the comments will be made public on the internet at the address provided above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Geronimo Quinones, Marketing Specialist, or Michelle P. Sharrow, Rulemaking Branch Chief, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA; 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Stop 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237; Telephone: (202) 720-2491, Fax: (202) 720-8938, or Email: [email protected] or [email protected]. Small businesses may request information on complying with this regulation by contacting Antoinette Carter, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237; Telephone: (202) 720-2491, Fax: (202) 720-8938, or Email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposal is issued under Marketing Order No. 984, as amended (7 CFR part 984), regulating the handling of walnuts grown in California, hereinafter referred to as the ``order.'' The order is effective under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601-674), hereinafter referred to as the ``Act.'' The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing this rule in conformance with Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and 13175. This proposal has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This rule is not intended to have retroactive effect. The Act provides that administrative proceedings must be exhausted before parties may file suit in court. Under section 608c(15)(A) of the Act, any handler subject to an order may file with USDA a petition stating that the order, any provision of the order, or any obligation imposed in connection with the order is not in accordance with law and request a modification of the order or to be exempted therefrom. Such handler is afforded the opportunity for a hearing on the petition. After the hearing, USDA would rule on the petition. The Act provides that the district court of the United States in any district in which the handler is an inhabitant, or has his or her principal place of business, has jurisdiction to review USDA's ruling on the petition, provided an action is filed not later than 20 days after the date of the entry of the ruling. Section 1504 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) (Pub. L. 110-246) amended section 18c(17) of the Act, which in turn required the addition of supplemental rules of practice to 7 CFR part 900 (73 FR 49307; August 21, 2008). The additional supplemental rules of practice authorize the use of informal rulemaking (5 U.S.C. 553) to amend Federal fruit, vegetable, and nut marketing agreements and orders. USDA may use informal rulemaking to amend marketing orders based on the nature and complexity of the proposed amendments, the potential regulatory and economic impacts on affected entities, and any other relevant matters. AMS has considered these factors and has determined that the amendment proposal is not unduly complex and the nature of the proposed amendment is appropriate for utilizing the informal rulemaking process to amend the order. A discussion of the potential regulatory and economic impacts on affected entities is discussed later in the ``Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis'' section of this rule. The proposed amendment was unanimously recommended by the Board following deliberations at a public meeting held on February 19, [[Page 63722]] 2016. Currently, the order does not allow the Board to borrow funds from a commercial lending institution. Allowing the Board to utilize this customary business practice would help to improve administration of the order by providing it with the means for ensuring continuity of operations when its obligations are greater than available assessment revenue and reserve funds. Proposal--Borrowing From a Commercial Lending Institution Section 984.69 of the order, Assessments, authorizes the Board to collect assessments from handlers to administer the program. This proposal would provide the Board with authority to borrow from a commercial lending institution during times of cash shortages. In the past, the Board has utilized reserve funds collected through handler assessments, to help finance the advertising/marketing program. However, due to the increased size of the domestic advertising program; relying on reserve funds as a means to meet obligations would make the program unsustainable in the long term. History shows, the most costly part of the program runs during the first six months of the marketing year and those expenditures must be paid by mid-year. Since the payments must be made before all assessment fees are invoiced and collected, a cash shortage may occur during the year. Authorizing the Board to borrow from a commercial lending institution would help manage and sustain the program during times of low income while also ensuring continuity of operations. Therefore, for the reasons stated above, it is proposed that Sec. 984.69, Assessments, be amended by adding a new paragraph that would provide the Board with authority to borrow from a commercial lending institution when no other funding is available. Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Pursuant to the requirements set forth in the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601-612), the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has considered the economic impact of this action on small entities. Accordingly, AMS has prepared this initial regulatory flexibility analysis. The purpose of the RFA is to fit regulatory actions to the scale of businesses subject to such actions in order that small businesses will not be unduly or disproportionately burdened. Marketing orders issued pursuant to the Act, and rules issued thereunder, are unique in that they are brought about through group action of essentially small entities acting on their own behalf. There are approximately 5,700 growers of California walnuts in the production area and approximately 90 handlers subject to regulation under the marketing order. The Small Business Administration (SBA) defines small agricultural producers as those having annual receipts of less than $750,000, and small agricultural service firms are defined as those having annual receipts of less than $7,500,000. (13 CFR 121.201) According to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service's (NASS's) 2012 Census of Agriculture, approximately 86 percent of California's walnut farms were smaller than 100 acres. Further, NASS reports that the average yield for 2014 was 1.97 tons per acre, and the average price received for 2014 was $3,230 per ton. A 100-acre farm with an average yield of 1.97 tons per acre would therefore have been expected to produce about 197 tons of walnuts during 2014-15 marketing year. At $3,230 per ton, that farm's production would have had an approximate value of $636,310. Since Census of Agriculture information indicates that the majority of California's walnut farms are smaller than 100 acres, it could be concluded that the majority of the growers had receipts of less than $636,310 in 2014-15, which is well below the SBA threshold of $750,000. Thus, the majority of California's walnut growers would be considered small growers according to SBA's definition. According to information supplied by the Board, approximately two- thirds of California's walnut handlers shipped merchantable walnuts valued under $7,500,000 during the 2014-15 marketing year; and would, therefore, be considered small handlers according to the SBA definition. The proposed rule would authorize the Board to borrow from commercial lending institutions. This would help to ensure continuity in operations. The Board reviewed and identified the most costly portion of its domestic advertising program. That portion of the program operates during the first six months of the Board's marketing year and costs must be paid by mid-year. Since assessment revenues are collected throughout the marketing year, not enough is on hand when these large payments are due. In the past, the Board has used reserve funds to help pay for marketing and advertising expenses. However, due to the increased size of the advertising program, the Board cannot rely on reserve funds to cover the costs. Based on this fact, the Board believes the program could become unsustainable in the long term. While this action could result in a temporary increase in handler assessment costs, these increases would be small and uniform on all handlers and proportional to the size of their businesses. These costs are expected to be offset by the benefits derived from a sustained marketing and advertising program. Additionally, these costs would help to ensure that the Board has sufficient funds to meet its financial obligations. Such stability is expected to allow the Board to conduct a program that would benefit all entities, regardless of size. California walnut producers should see an improved business environment and a more sustainable business model because of the improved business efficiency. Alternatives were considered to this proposal, including making no change at this time. However, the Board believes it would be beneficial to have the means and funds necessary to effectively administer the program. Paperwork Reduction Act In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the order's information collection requirements have been previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and assigned OMB No. 0581-0178, ``Vegetable and Specialty Crops.'' No changes in those requirements as a result of this action are necessary. Should any changes become necessary, they would be submitted to OMB for approval. This proposed rule would impose no additional reporting or recordkeeping requirements on either small or large California walnut handlers. As with all Federal marketing order programs, reports and forms are periodically reviewed to reduce information requirements and duplication by industry and public sector agencies. The Board's meeting was widely publicized throughout the California walnut production area. All interested persons were invited to attend the meeting and encouraged to participate in Board deliberations on this issue. Like all Board meetings, the February 19, 2016, meeting was public, and all entities, both large and small, were encouraged to express their views on the proposal. Finally, interested persons are invited to submit comments on the proposed amendment to the order, including comments on the regulatory and informational impacts of this action on small businesses. [[Page 63723]] Following analysis of any comments received on the proposed amendment, AMS will evaluate all available information and determine whether to proceed. If appropriate, a proposed rule and referendum order would be issued, and producers would be provided the opportunity to vote for or against the proposed amendment. Information about the referendum, including dates and voter eligibility requirements, would be published in a future issue of the Federal Register. A final rule would then be issued to effectuate the amendment if favored by producers participating in the referendum. AMS is committed to complying with the E-Government Act to promote the use of the internet and other information technologies, to provide increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information and services, and for other purposes. USDA has not identified any relevant Federal rules that duplicate, overlap, or conflict with this action. A small business guide on complying with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop marketing agreements and orders may be viewed at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/MarketingOrdersSmallBusinessGuide. Any questions about the compliance guide should be sent to Antoinette Carter at the previously mentioned address in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. General Findings The findings hereinafter set forth are supplementary to the findings and determinations which were previously made in connection with the issuance of the marketing order; and all said previous findings and determinations are hereby ratified and affirmed, except insofar as such findings and determinations may be in conflict with the findings and determinations set forth herein. 1. The marketing order as hereby proposed to be amended, and all of the terms and conditions thereof, would tend to effectuate the declared policy of the Act; 2. The marketing order as hereby proposed to be amended regulates the handling of walnuts grown in California and is applicable only to persons in the respective classes of commercial and industrial activity specified in the marketing order; 3. The marketing order as hereby proposed to be amended is limited in application to the smallest regional production area which is practicable, consistent with carrying out the declared policy of the Act, and the issuance of several orders applicable to subdivisions of the production area would not effectively carry out the declared policy of the Act; 4. The marketing order as hereby proposed to be amended prescribes, insofar as practicable, such different terms applicable to different parts of the production area as are necessary to give due recognition to the differences in the production and marketing of walnuts produced or packed in the production area; and 5. All handling of walnuts produced or packed in the production area as defined in the marketing order is in the current of interstate or foreign commerce or directly burdens, obstructs, or affects such commerce. A 60-day comment period is provided to allow interested persons to respond to the proposal. Any comments received on the amendment proposed in this rule will be analyzed, and if AMS determines to proceed based on all the information presented, a producer referendum would be conducted to determine producer support for the proposed amendment. If appropriate, a final rule would then be issued to effectuate the amendment favored by producers participating in the referendum. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 984 Marketing agreements, Nuts, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Walnuts. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 7 CFR part 984 is proposed to be amended as follows: PART 984--WALNUTS GROWN IN CALIFORNIA 0 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR part 984 continues to read as follows: Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601-674. 0 2. Amend Sec. 984.69 by redesignating paragraph (d) as (e) and adding a new paragraph (d) to read as follows: Sec. 984.69 Assessments. * * * * * (d) To provide funds for the administration of the provisions of this part during the part of a fiscal period when neither sufficient operating reserve funds nor sufficient revenue from assessments on the current season's certifications are available, the Board may accept payment of assessments in advance or may borrow money from a commercial lending institution for such purposes. * * * * * Dated: September 12, 2016. Elanor Starmer, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2016-22247 Filed 9-15-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-02-P
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at the previously mentioned address in grown in California. The California to as the ‘‘order.’’ The order is effective
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Walnut Board (Board), which is under the Agricultural Marketing
section. responsible for the local administration Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7
A 30-day comment period is provided of the order and is comprised of walnut U.S.C. 601–674), hereinafter referred to
to allow interested persons to respond producers and handlers operating as the ‘‘Act.’’
to this proposed rule. Thirty days is within the production area, The Department of Agriculture
deemed appropriate because: (1) The recommended an amendment that (USDA) is issuing this rule in
2016–17 marketing year begins on would authorize the Board to borrow conformance with Executive Orders
September 1, 2016, and the marketing from a commercial lending institution to 12866, 13563, and 13175.
order requires that the rate of fund operations and marketing/research This proposal has been reviewed
assessment for each marketing year expenses. Allowing the Committee to under Executive Order 12988, Civil
apply to all assessable walnuts handled utilize this customary business practice Justice Reform. This rule is not intended
during the year; and (2) handlers are would provide flexibility for the Board to have retroactive effect.
aware of this action, which was while increasing its effectiveness. The Act provides that administrative
unanimously recommended by the DATES: Comments must be received by proceedings must be exhausted before
Board at a public meeting and is similar November 15, 2016. parties may file suit in court. Under
to other assessment rate actions issued section 608c(15)(A) of the Act, any
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
in past years. handler subject to an order may file
invited to submit written comments
with USDA a petition stating that the
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 984 concerning this rule. Comments must be
order, any provision of the order, or any
sent to the Docket Clerk, Marketing
Marketing agreements, Nuts, obligation imposed in connection with
Order and Agreement Division,
Reporting and recordkeeping the order is not in accordance with law
Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA,
requirements, Walnuts. and request a modification of the order
1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP
or to be exempted therefrom. Such
For the reasons set forth in the 0237, Washington, DC 20250–0237; Fax:
handler is afforded the opportunity for
preamble, 7 CFR part 984 is proposed to (202) 720–8938; or Internet: http://
a hearing on the petition. After the
be amended as follows: www.regulations.gov. Comments should
hearing, USDA would rule on the
reference the document number and the
PART 984—WALNUTS GROWN IN petition. The Act provides that the
date and page number of this issue of
CALIFORNIA district court of the United States in any
the Federal Register and will be
district in which the handler is an
available for public inspection in the inhabitant, or has his or her principal
■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR Office of the Docket Clerk during regular
part 984 continues to read as follows: place of business, has jurisdiction to
business hours, or can be viewed at: review USDA’s ruling on the petition,
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674. http://www.regulations.gov. All provided an action is filed not later than
■ 2. Section 984.347 is revised to read comments submitted in response to this 20 days after the date of the entry of the
as follows: proposal will be included in the record ruling.
and will be made available to the Section 1504 of the Food,
§ 984.347 Assessment rate. public. Please be advised that the Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
On and after September 1, 2016, an identity of the individuals or entities (2008 Farm Bill) (Pub. L. 110–246)
assessment rate of $0.0465 per kernel submitting the comments will be made amended section 18c(17) of the Act,
weight pound is established for public on the internet at the address which in turn required the addition of
California merchantable walnuts. provided above. supplemental rules of practice to 7 CFR
Dated: September 12, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: part 900 (73 FR 49307; August 21,
Elanor Starmer,
Geronimo Quinones, Marketing 2008). The additional supplemental
Specialist, or Michelle P. Sharrow, rules of practice authorize the use of
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
Rulemaking Branch Chief, Marketing informal rulemaking (5 U.S.C. 553) to
Order and Agreement Division, amend Federal fruit, vegetable, and nut
[FR Doc. 2016–22249 Filed 9–15–16; 8:45 am]
Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA; marketing agreements and orders. USDA
BILLING CODE 3410–02–P
1400 Independence Avenue SW., Stop may use informal rulemaking to amend
0237, Washington, DC 20250–0237; marketing orders based on the nature
Telephone: (202) 720–2491, Fax: (202) and complexity of the proposed
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
720–8938, or Email: amendments, the potential regulatory
Agricultural Marketing Service Geronimo.Quinones@ams.usda.gov or and economic impacts on affected
Michelle.Sharrow@ams.usda.gov. entities, and any other relevant matters.
7 CFR Part 984 Small businesses may request AMS has considered these factors and
information on complying with this has determined that the amendment
[Doc. No. AMS–SC–16–0053, SC–16–984–1 regulation by contacting Antoinette proposal is not unduly complex and the
PR] Carter, Marketing Order and Agreement nature of the proposed amendment is
Division, Specialty Crops Program, appropriate for utilizing the informal
Walnuts Grown in California; Proposed AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence
Amendment to Marketing Order rulemaking process to amend the order.
Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Washington, A discussion of the potential regulatory
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, DC 20250–0237; Telephone: (202) 720– and economic impacts on affected
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USDA. 2491, Fax: (202) 720–8938, or Email: entities is discussed later in the ‘‘Initial
ACTION: Proposed rule.
Antoinette.Carter@ams.usda.gov. Regulatory Flexibility Analysis’’ section
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This of this rule.
SUMMARY: This proposed rule invites proposal is issued under Marketing The proposed amendment was
public comments on a proposed Order No. 984, as amended (7 CFR part unanimously recommended by the
amendment to Marketing Order No. 984, 984), regulating the handling of walnuts Board following deliberations at a
which regulates the handling of walnuts grown in California, hereinafter referred public meeting held on February 19,
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Following analysis of any comments would not effectively carry out the Dated: September 12, 2016.
received on the proposed amendment, declared policy of the Act; Elanor Starmer,
AMS will evaluate all available 4. The marketing order as hereby Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
information and determine whether to proposed to be amended prescribes, Service.
proceed. If appropriate, a proposed rule insofar as practicable, such different [FR Doc. 2016–22247 Filed 9–15–16; 8:45 am]
and referendum order would be issued, terms applicable to different parts of the BILLING CODE 3410–02–P
and producers would be provided the
production area as are necessary to give
opportunity to vote for or against the
due recognition to the differences in the
proposed amendment. Information DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
production and marketing of walnuts
about the referendum, including dates
and voter eligibility requirements, produced or packed in the production Agricultural Marketing Service
would be published in a future issue of area; and
the Federal Register. A final rule would 5. All handling of walnuts produced 7 CFR Parts 989 and 999
then be issued to effectuate the or packed in the production area as [Doc. No. AMS–SC–16–0065; SC16–989–2
amendment if favored by producers defined in the marketing order is in the PR]
participating in the referendum. current of interstate or foreign
AMS is committed to complying with commerce or directly burdens, Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown
the E-Government Act to promote the obstructs, or affects such commerce. in California and Imported Raisins;
use of the internet and other Removal of Language
A 60-day comment period is provided
information technologies, to provide
to allow interested persons to respond AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service,
increased opportunities for citizen
access to Government information and to the proposal. Any comments received USDA.
services, and for other purposes. on the amendment proposed in this rule ACTION: Proposed rule.
USDA has not identified any relevant will be analyzed, and if AMS
determines to proceed based on all the SUMMARY: This proposed rule invites
Federal rules that duplicate, overlap, or comments on a recommendation by the
conflict with this action. A small information presented, a producer
referendum would be conducted to Raisin Administrative Committee
business guide on complying with fruit, (Committee) to the remove the term
vegetable, and specialty crop marketing determine producer support for the
proposed amendment. If appropriate, a ‘‘midget’’ from the minimum grade
agreements and orders may be viewed standards of the California raisin
at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/ final rule would then be issued to
marketing order (order). The marketing
MarketingOrdersSmallBusinessGuide. effectuate the amendment favored by
order regulates the handling of raisins
Any questions about the compliance producers participating in the
produced from grapes grown in
guide should be sent to Antoinette referendum.
California, and is administered locally
Carter at the previously mentioned List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 984 by the Committee. Recently, the U.S.
address in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Standards for Grades of Processed
CONTACT section. Marketing agreements, Nuts, Raisins (standards) were amended to
General Findings Reporting and recordkeeping remove the word ‘‘midget.’’ The
requirements, Walnuts. proposed change would make the
The findings hereinafter set forth are
For the reasons set forth in the marketing order consistent with the
supplementary to the findings and
preamble, 7 CFR part 984 is proposed to amended standards. Furthermore, this
determinations which were previously
be amended as follows: rule would make a corresponding
made in connection with the issuance of
change to the raisin import regulation as
the marketing order; and all said
PART 984—WALNUTS GROWN IN required by the Agricultural Marketing
previous findings and determinations
CALIFORNIA Agreement Act of 1937, as amended,
are hereby ratified and affirmed, except
when changes are made to the size,
insofar as such findings and
grade, maturity, or quality requirements
determinations may be in conflict with ■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR
of the order.
the findings and determinations set part 984 continues to read as follows:
forth herein. DATES: Comments must be received by
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674. October 17, 2016.
1. The marketing order as hereby
proposed to be amended, and all of the ■ 2. Amend § 984.69 by redesignating ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
terms and conditions thereof, would paragraph (d) as (e) and adding a new invited to submit written comments
tend to effectuate the declared policy of paragraph (d) to read as follows: concerning this proposal. Comments
the Act; must be sent to the Docket Clerk,
2. The marketing order as hereby § 984.69 Assessments. Marketing Order and Agreement
proposed to be amended regulates the * * * * * Division, Specialty Crops Program,
handling of walnuts grown in California AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence
(d) To provide funds for the Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Washington,
and is applicable only to persons in the
respective classes of commercial and administration of the provisions of this DC 20250–0237; Fax: (202) 720–8938; or
industrial activity specified in the part during the part of a fiscal period Internet: http://www.regulations.gov. All
marketing order; when neither sufficient operating comments should reference the docket
3. The marketing order as hereby reserve funds nor sufficient revenue number and the date and page number
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proposed to be amended is limited in from assessments on the current of this issue of the Federal Register and
application to the smallest regional season’s certifications are available, the will be made available for public
production area which is practicable, Board may accept payment of inspection in the Office of the Docket
consistent with carrying out the assessments in advance or may borrow Clerk during regular business hours, or
declared policy of the Act, and the money from a commercial lending can be viewed on the Internet at: http://
issuance of several orders applicable to institution for such purposes. www.regulations.gov. All comments
subdivisions of the production area * * * * * submitted in response to this proposal
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Proposed rule. | |
| Dates | Comments must be received by November 15, 2016. | |
| Contact | Geronimo Quinones, Marketing Specialist, or Michelle P. Sharrow, Rulemaking Branch Chief, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA; 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Stop 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237; Telephone: (202) 720-2491, Fax: (202) 720-8938, or Email: [email protected] or [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 63721 | |
| CFR Associated | Marketing Agreements; Nuts; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements and Walnuts |
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