Revision of User Fees for 2003 Crop Cotton Classification Services to Growers

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is maintaining user fees for cotton producers for 2003 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act at the same level as in 2002. This is in accordance with the formula provided in the Uniform Cotton Classing Fees Act of 1987. The 2002 user fee for this classification service was $1.45 per bale. This final rule would maintain the fee for the 2003 crop at $1.45 per bale. The fee and the existing reserve are sufficient to cover the costs of providing classification services, including costs for administration and supervision.