trade · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2004-10-04 · Effective 2004-11-03 · 69 FR 59120
Document
Document number
04-21622
Federal Register citation
69 FR 59120
CFR reference
7 CFR 1206
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
trade
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2004-10-04
Effective date
2004-11-03
USDA docket
Doc. No. FV-02-707-FR
Abstract
This rule establishes the Mango Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order) under the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996. Under the Order, first handlers and importers of 500,000 or more pounds of mangos will pay an initial assessment of \1/2\ cent per pound on domestic and imported mangos to the National Mango Promotion Board (Board). The Board will be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) to conduct a generic program of research and promotion, industry information, and consumer information needed for the maintenance, expansion, and development of domestic markets for fresh mangos.