other · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2003-01-10 · 68 FR 1359
Document
Document number
03-452
Federal Register citation
68 FR 1359
CFR reference
7 CFR 97
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2003-01-10
USDA docket
Docket ST-02-01
Abstract
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is increasing Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Office application, search, and certificate issuance fees by approximately 35 percent. The last fee increase in September 2000 is no longer adequate to cover current program obligations for administrative and information technology needs. The PVP Act requires that reasonable fees be collected from applicants seeking certification of protection in order to maintain the program.