82 FR 58133 - Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Decreased Assessment Rate
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 236 (December 11, 2017)
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 236 (December 11, 2017)
| Page Range | 58133-58135 | |
| FR Document | 2017-26373 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 236 (Monday, December 11, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 58133-58135] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-26373] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 236 / Monday, December 11, 2017 / Proposed Rules [[Page 58133]] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 966 [Doc. No. AMS-SC-17-0051; SC17-966-1 PR] Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Decreased Assessment Rate AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Florida Tomato Committee (Committee) for a decrease in the assessment rate established for the 2017-18 and subsequent fiscal periods of tomatoes grown in Florida, handled under the marketing order (Order). The assessment rate would remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated. This proposed rule also makes administrative revisions to the subpart headings to bring the language into conformance with the Office of Federal Register requirements. DATES: Comments must be received by January 10, 2018. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this proposed 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 rule 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: Steven W. Kauffman, Marketing Specialist, or Christian D. Nissen, Regional Director, Southeast Marketing Field Office, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA; Telephone: (863) 324-3375, Fax: (863) 291-8614, or Email: [email protected] or [email protected]. Small businesses may request information on complying with this regulation by contacting Richard Lower, 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 action, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, proposes an amendment to regulations issued to carry out a marketing order as defined in 7 CFR 900.2(j). This proposed rule is issued under Marketing Agreement No. 125 and Order No. 966, as amended (7 CFR part 966), regulating the handling of tomatoes grown in Florida. Part 966, (hereinafter referred to as 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 Committee locally administers the Order and is comprised of producers of tomatoes operating within the area of production. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing this proposed rule in conformance with Executive Orders 13563 and 13175. This proposed rule falls within a category of regulatory actions that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) exempted from Executive Order 12866 review. Additionally, because this proposed rule does not meet the definition of a significant regulatory action, it does not trigger the requirements contained in Executive Order 13771. See OMB's Memorandum titled ``Interim Guidance Implementing Section 2 of the Executive Order of January 30, 2017, titled `Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs'[thinsp]'' (February 2, 2017). This proposed rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. Under the Order now in effect, Florida tomato handlers are subject to assessments. Funds to administer the Order are derived from such assessments. It is intended that the assessment rate will be applicable to all assessable tomatoes beginning on August 1, 2017, and continue until amended, suspended, or terminated. 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. This proposed rule would decrease the assessment rate established for the Committee for the 2017-18 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.035 to $0.025 per 25-pound container or equivalent of tomatoes handled. The Order provides authority for the Committee, with the approval of USDA, to formulate an annual budget of expenses and collect assessments from handlers to administer the program. The members of the Committee are producers of Florida tomatoes. They are familiar with the Committee's needs and with the costs for goods and services in their local area and are thus in a position to formulate an appropriate budget and assessment rate. The assessment rate is formulated and discussed in a public meeting. Thus, all directly affected persons have an opportunity to participate and provide input. For the 2016-17 and subsequent fiscal periods, the Committee recommended, and USDA approved, an assessment rate that would continue in effect from fiscal period to fiscal period unless modified, suspended, or terminated by USDA upon recommendation and information [[Page 58134]] submitted by the Committee or other information available to USDA. The Committee met on August 22, 2017, and unanimously recommended 2017-18 expenditures of $1,494,600 and an assessment rate of $0.025 per 25-pound container or equivalent of tomatoes. Last year's budgeted expenditures were also $1,494,600. The assessment rate of $0.025 is $0.01 lower than the rate currently in effect. The Committee recommended decreasing the assessment rate to reduce the assessment burden on handlers and utilize funds from the authorized reserve to help cover Committee expenses. The major expenditures recommended by the Committee for the 2017-18 year include $450,000 for staff salaries, $400,000 for research, and $400,000 for education and promotion. Budgeted expenses for these items in 2016-17 were also $450,000, $400,000, and $400,000, respectively. The assessment rate recommended by the Committee was derived by considering anticipated expenses, expected shipments of Florida tomatoes, and the level of funds in the authorized reserve. Tomato shipments for the year are estimated at 33 million 25-pound containers, which should provide $825,000 in assessment income. Income derived from handler assessments, along with interest income and funds from the Committee's authorized reserve, would be adequate to cover budgeted expenses. Funds in the reserve (currently $979,410) would be kept within the maximum permitted by the Order (approximately one fiscal period's expenses as stated in Sec. 966.44). The assessment rate proposed in this rule would continue in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated by USDA upon recommendation and information submitted by the Committee or other available information. Although this assessment rate would be effective for an indefinite period, the Committee would continue to meet prior to or during each fiscal period to recommend a budget of expenses and consider recommendations for modification of the assessment rate. The dates and times of Committee meetings are available from the Committee or USDA. Committee meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may express their views at these meetings. USDA would evaluate Committee recommendations and other available information to determine whether modification of the assessment rate is needed. Further rulemaking would be undertaken as necessary. The Committee's 2017-18 budget and those for subsequent fiscal periods would be reviewed and, as appropriate, approved by USDA. Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Pursuant to 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 proposed rule 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 the 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 80 producers of Florida tomatoes in the production area and 47 handlers subject to regulation under the Marketing Order. Small agricultural producers are defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as those having annual receipts less than $750,000, and small agricultural service firms are defined as those whose annual receipts are less than $7,500,000 (13 CFR 121.201). According to industry and Committee data, the average annual price for fresh Florida tomatoes during the 2016-17 season was approximately $8.00 per 25-pound container, and total fresh shipments were 32.8 million containers. Using the average price and shipment information, the number of handlers, and assuming a normal distribution, the majority of handlers have average annual receipts of less than $7,500,000. In addition, based on production data, an estimated producer price of $3.00 per 25-pound container, and the number of Florida tomato producers, the average annual producer revenue is above $750,000. Thus, a majority of the handlers of Florida tomatoes may be classified as small entities, while a majority of the producers may be classified as large entities. This proposed rule would decrease the assessment rate established for the 2017-18 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.035 to $0.025 per 25-pound container or equivalent of Florida tomatoes. The Committee unanimously recommended 2017-18 expenditures of $1,494,600 and an assessment rate of $0.025 per 25-pound container or equivalent handled. The assessment rate of $0.025 is $0.01 lower than the 2016-17 rate. The quantity of assessable Florida tomatoes for the 2017-18 fiscal period is estimated at 33 million 25-pound containers or equivalent. Thus, the $0.025 rate should provide $825,000 in assessment income. Income derived from handler assessments, along with interest income and funds from the Committee's authorized reserve, would be adequate to cover budgeted expenses. The major expenditures recommended by the Committee for the 2017-18 year include $450,000 for staff salaries, $400,000 for research, and $400,000 for education and promotion. Budgeted expenses for these items in 2016-17 were also $450,000, $400,000, and $400,000, respectively. The Committee recommended decreasing the assessment rate to reduce the assessment burden on handlers and utilize funds from the authorized reserve to help cover Committee expenses. Prior to arriving at this budget and assessment rate, the Committee considered information from various sources, such as the Committee's Budget and Finance Subcommittee, Education and Promotion Subcommittee, and the Research Subcommittee. Alternative expenditure levels were discussed by these groups, based upon the relative value of various activities to the Florida tomato industry. Based on estimated shipments, the recommended assessment rate of $0.025 should provide $825,000 in assessment income. The Committee determined assessment revenue, along with interest income and funds from authorized reserves would be adequate to cover budgeted expenses for the 2017-18 fiscal period. A review of historical information and preliminary information pertaining to the upcoming fiscal period indicates that the average producer price for the 2017-18 season could be about $6.50 per 25-pound container or equivalent of Florida tomatoes. Therefore, the estimated assessment revenue for the 2017-18 crop year as a percentage of total producer revenue would be around 0.4 percent. This proposed action would decrease the assessment obligation imposed on handlers. Assessments are applied uniformly on all handlers, and some of the costs may be passed on to producers. However, decreasing the assessment rate reduces the burden on handlers and may reduce the burden on producers. In addition, the Committee's meeting was widely publicized throughout the Florida tomato industry, and all interested persons were invited to attend the meeting and participate in Committee deliberations on all issues. Like all Committee meetings, the August 22, 2017, meeting was a public meeting, and all entities, both large and small, [[Page 58135]] were able to express views on this issue. Finally, interested persons are invited to submit comments on this proposed rule, including the regulatory and information collection impacts of this action on small businesses. 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 OMB and assigned OMB No. 0581-0178 Vegetable and Specialty Crops. No changes in those requirements are necessary as a result of this action. Should any changes become necessary, they would be submitted to OMB for approval. This proposal does not impose any additional reporting or recordkeeping requirements on either small or large Florida tomato 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. 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 proposed rule. 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/rules-regulations/moa/small-businesses. Any questions about the compliance guide should be sent to Richard Lower at the previously mentioned address in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. After consideration of all relevant material presented, including the information and recommendation submitted by the Committee and other available information, it is hereby found that this proposed rule, as hereinafter set forth, would tend to effectuate the declared policy of the Act. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 966 Marketing agreements, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Tomatoes. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 7 CFR part 966 is proposed to be amended as follows: PART 966--TOMATOES GROWN IN FLORIDA 0 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR part 966 continues to read as follows: Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601-674. [Subpart Redesignated as Subpart A] 0 2. Redesignate ``Subpart--Order Regulating Handling'' as ``Subpart A-- Order Regulating Handling''. [Subpart Redesignated as Subpart B and Amended] 0 3. Redesignate ``Subpart--Rules and Regulations'' as subpart B and revise the heading to read as follows: Subpart B--Administrative Requirements [Subpart Redesignated as Subpart C] 0 4. Redesignate ``Subpart--Assessment Rates'' as ``Subpart C--Assessment Rates''. [Subpart Redesignated as Subpart D and Amended] 0 5. Redesignate ``Subpart--Handling Regulations'' as subpart D and revise the heading to read as follows: Subpart D--Handling Requirements 0 6. Section 966.234 is revised to read as follows: Sec. 966.234 Assessment rate. On and after August 1, 2017, an assessment rate of $0.025 per 25- pound container is established for Florida tomatoes. Dated: December 4, 2017. Bruce Summers, Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. 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Proposed Rules Federal Register
Vol. 82, No. 236
Monday, December 11, 2017
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER individuals or entities submitting the effect, Florida tomato handlers are
contains notices to the public of the proposed comments will be made public on the subject to assessments. Funds to
issuance of rules and regulations. The Internet at the address provided above. administer the Order are derived from
purpose of these notices is to give interested such assessments. It is intended that the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
persons an opportunity to participate in the assessment rate will be applicable to all
rule making prior to the adoption of the final Steven W. Kauffman, Marketing
rules. Specialist, or Christian D. Nissen, assessable tomatoes beginning on
Regional Director, Southeast Marketing August 1, 2017, and continue until
Field Office, Marketing Order and amended, suspended, or terminated.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agreement Division, Specialty Crops The Act provides that administrative
Program, AMS, USDA; Telephone: (863) proceedings must be exhausted before
Agricultural Marketing Service 324–3375, Fax: (863) 291–8614, or parties may file suit in court. Under
Email: Steven.Kauffman@ams.usda.gov section 608c(15)(A) of the Act, any
7 CFR Part 966 or Christian.Nissen@ams.usda.gov. handler subject to an order may file
[Doc. No. AMS–SC–17–0051; SC17–966–1
Small businesses may request with USDA a petition stating that the
PR] information on complying with this order, any provision of the order, or any
regulation by contacting Richard Lower, obligation imposed in connection with
Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Decreased Marketing Order and Agreement the order is not in accordance with law
Assessment Rate Division, Specialty Crops Program, and request a modification of the order
AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence or to be exempted therefrom. Such
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Washington, handler is afforded the opportunity for
USDA. DC 20250–0237; Telephone: (202) 720– a hearing on the petition. After the
ACTION: Proposed rule. 2491, Fax: (202) 720–8938, or Email: hearing, USDA would rule on the
Richard.Lower@ams.usda.gov. petition. The Act provides that the
SUMMARY: This proposed rule would
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This district court of the United States in any
implement a recommendation from the
action, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, district in which the handler is an
Florida Tomato Committee (Committee)
proposes an amendment to regulations inhabitant, or has his or her principal
for a decrease in the assessment rate
issued to carry out a marketing order as place of business, has jurisdiction to
established for the 2017–18 and
defined in 7 CFR 900.2(j). This proposed review USDA’s ruling on the petition,
subsequent fiscal periods of tomatoes
rule is issued under Marketing provided an action is filed not later than
grown in Florida, handled under the
Agreement No. 125 and Order No. 966, 20 days after the date of the entry of the
marketing order (Order). The assessment
as amended (7 CFR part 966), regulating ruling.
rate would remain in effect indefinitely
the handling of tomatoes grown in This proposed rule would decrease
unless modified, suspended, or
Florida. Part 966, (hereinafter referred to the assessment rate established for the
terminated. This proposed rule also
as the ‘‘Order’’), is effective under the Committee for the 2017–18 and
makes administrative revisions to the
Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act subsequent fiscal periods from $0.035 to
subpart headings to bring the language
of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601–674), $0.025 per 25-pound container or
into conformance with the Office of
hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘Act.’’ The equivalent of tomatoes handled.
Federal Register requirements.
Committee locally administers the
DATES: Comments must be received by Order and is comprised of producers of The Order provides authority for the
January 10, 2018. tomatoes operating within the area of Committee, with the approval of USDA,
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are production. to formulate an annual budget of
invited to submit written comments The Department of Agriculture expenses and collect assessments from
concerning this proposed rule. (USDA) is issuing this proposed rule in handlers to administer the program. The
Comments must be sent to the Docket conformance with Executive Orders members of the Committee are
Clerk, Marketing Order and Agreement 13563 and 13175. This proposed rule producers of Florida tomatoes. They are
Division, Specialty Crops Program, falls within a category of regulatory familiar with the Committee’s needs and
AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence actions that the Office of Management with the costs for goods and services in
Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Washington, and Budget (OMB) exempted from their local area and are thus in a
DC 20250–0237; Fax: (202) 720–8938; or Executive Order 12866 review. position to formulate an appropriate
internet: http://www.regulations.gov. Additionally, because this proposed budget and assessment rate. The
Comments should reference the rule does not meet the definition of a assessment rate is formulated and
document number and the date and significant regulatory action, it does not discussed in a public meeting. Thus, all
page number of this issue of the Federal trigger the requirements contained in directly affected persons have an
Register and will be available for public Executive Order 13771. See OMB’s opportunity to participate and provide
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
inspection in the Office of the Docket Memorandum titled ‘‘Interim Guidance input.
Clerk during regular business hours, or Implementing Section 2 of the Executive For the 2016–17 and subsequent fiscal
can be viewed at: http:// Order of January 30, 2017, titled periods, the Committee recommended,
www.regulations.gov. All comments ‘Reducing Regulation and Controlling and USDA approved, an assessment rate
submitted in response to this rule will Regulatory Costs’ ’’ (February 2, 2017). that would continue in effect from fiscal
be included in the record and will be This proposed rule has been reviewed period to fiscal period unless modified,
made available to the public. Please be under Executive Order 12988, Civil suspended, or terminated by USDA
advised that the identity of the Justice Reform. Under the Order now in upon recommendation and information
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were able to express views on this issue. [Subpart Redesignated as Subpart A] DATES: The hearing will convene at 9:00
Finally, interested persons are invited to ■ 2. Redesignate ‘‘Subpart—Order a.m. on December 12, 2017, December
submit comments on this proposed rule, Regulating Handling’’ as ‘‘Subpart A— 13, 2017 and December 14, 2017.
including the regulatory and Order Regulating Handling’’. ADDRESSES: The hearing will be held at
information collection impacts of this the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa
action on small businesses. [Subpart Redesignated as Subpart B and Downtown Convention Center, 513
In accordance with the Paperwork Amended] South Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. ■ 3. Redesignate ‘‘Subpart—Rules and 33602; telephone (813) 769–8326.
Chapter 35), the Order’s information Regulations’’ as subpart B and revise the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin
collection requirements have been heading to read as follows: Taylor, Acting Director, Order
previously approved by OMB and Formulation and Enforcement Division,
assigned OMB No. 0581–0178 Vegetable Subpart B—Administrative USDA/AMS/Dairy Program, Stop
and Specialty Crops. No changes in Requirements 0231—Room 2963, 1400 Independence
those requirements are necessary as a Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250–
[Subpart Redesignated as Subpart C]
result of this action. Should any changes 0231; (202) 720–7311; email address:
become necessary, they would be ■ 4. Redesignate ‘‘Subpart—Assessment erin.taylor@ams.usda.gov.
submitted to OMB for approval. Rates’’ as ‘‘Subpart C—Assessment
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
This proposal does not impose any Rates’’.
December 7, 2017, a Notice of Hearing
additional reporting or recordkeeping [Subpart Redesignated as Subpart D and was placed on public inspection at the
requirements on either small or large Amended] Federal Register (Document Number
Florida tomato handlers. As with all 2017–26632) announcing a hearing to
■ 5. Redesignate ‘‘Subpart—Handling
Federal marketing order programs, begin on December 12, 2017. That
Regulations’’ as subpart D and revise the
reports and forms are periodically notice is scheduled to be published
heading to read as follows:
reviewed to reduce information December 11, 2017. The Rules of
requirements and duplication by Subpart D—Handling Requirements Practice and Procedure Governing
industry and public sector agencies. Proceedings to Formulate Marketing
AMS is committed to complying with ■ 6. Section 966.234 is revised to read
Agreements and Marketing Orders
the E-Government Act, to promote the as follows:
require that the time of a hearing cannot
use of the Internet and other § 966.234 Assessment rate. be less than 3 days after the date of
information technologies to provide publication of the notice in the Federal
On and after August 1, 2017, an
increased opportunities for citizen Register (7 CFR 900.4).
assessment rate of $0.025 per 25-pound
access to Government information and Therefore, notice is hereby given that
container is established for Florida
services, and for other purposes. the public hearing to be held at the
tomatoes.
USDA has not identified any relevant Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa
Federal rules that duplicate, overlap, or Dated: December 4, 2017. Downtown Convention Center, 513
conflict with this proposed rule. Bruce Summers, South Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida
A small business guide on complying Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing 33602, will be held December 12, 2017,
with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop Service. through December 14, 2017. The hearing
marketing agreements and orders may [FR Doc. 2017–26373 Filed 12–8–17; 8:45 am] will begin at 9:00 a.m. on each hearing
be viewed at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/ BILLING CODE 3410–02–P day. If no interested persons appear to
rules-regulations/moa/small-businesses. present testimony or evidence by noon
Any questions about the compliance on December 13, 2017 or December 14,
guide should be sent to Richard Lower DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2017, the hearing will conclude at noon
at the previously mentioned address in on that day.
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Agricultural Marketing Service
section. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1006
After consideration of all relevant 7 CFR Part 1006 Milk marketing orders.
material presented, including the [AMS–DA–17–0068; AO–18–0008] Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674, and 7253.
information and recommendation
Milk in the Florida Marketing Area; Dated: December 7, 2017.
submitted by the Committee and other
Supplemental Notification of Hearing Bruce Summers,
available information, it is hereby found
that this proposed rule, as hereinafter Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, Service.
set forth, would tend to effectuate the USDA.
declared policy of the Act. [FR Doc. 2017–26717 Filed 12–8–17; 8:45 am]
ACTION: Proposed rule; supplemental BILLING CODE 3410–02–P
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 966 notification of public hearing.
Marketing agreements, Reporting and SUMMARY: A public hearing is being
recordkeeping requirements, Tomatoes. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
held, on an emergency basis, to consider
For the reasons set forth in the a proposal submitted by Southeast Milk, Agricultural Marketing Service
preamble, 7 CFR part 966 is proposed to Inc., Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.,
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be amended as follows: Premier Milk, Inc., Maryland and 7 CFR Part 1006
Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative
PART 966—TOMATOES GROWN IN Association, Inc., and Lone Star Milk [AMS–DA–17–0068; AO–18–0008]
FLORIDA Producers, L.C. This supplemental
Milk in the Florida Marketing Area;
notice extends the hearing from
■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR Notification of Hearing
December 12, 2017, through December
part 966 continues to read as follows: 14, 2017, in order to provide adequate AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service,
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674. public notification. USDA.
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| Contact | Steven W. Kauffman, Marketing Specialist, or Christian D. Nissen, Regional Director, Southeast Marketing Field Office, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA; Telephone: (863) 324-3375, Fax: (863) 291-8614, or Email: [email protected] or [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 58133 | |
| CFR Associated | Marketing Agreements; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements and Tomatoes |
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