Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan; Subpart D-Referendum Procedures

This rule establishes procedures which the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA or the Department) will use in conducting a referendum to determine whether the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan (Plan) and the regulations issued under the Plan should be amended to cover all handlers. The Plan will be amended if the amendments are approved by a simple majority of the eligible watermelon producers, handlers, and importers voting in the referendum. These procedures will also be used for any subsequent referenda under the Plan.