Amendments to the Potato Research and Promotion Plan
trade · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2006-03-07 · Effective 2006-03-08 · 71 FR 11294
Document
Document number
06-2117
Federal Register citation
71 FR 11294
CFR reference
7 CFR 1207
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rule with request for comments.
Category
trade
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2006-03-07
Effective date
2006-03-08
USDA docket
Doc. No. FV-05-702 IFR
Abstract
The purpose of this rule is to increase the assessment rate on handlers and importers of potatoes from 2 cents to 2.5 cents per hundredweight. The increase is authorized under the Potato Research and Promotion (Plan). The Plan is authorized by the Potato Research and Promotion Act (Act). In order to sustain the three major programs currently conducted by the National Potato Promotion Board (Board), International Marketing, Domestic Marketing (which includes retail marketing), and a nutrition campaign at their present levels beyond June 2006, additional revenue is required.