# Amendments to the Potato Research and Promotion Plan
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Interim final rule with request for comments. · Published 2006-03-07 · Effective 2006-03-08 · 71 FR 11294
## Document
- **Document number:** 06-2117
- **Category:** trade
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 71 FR 11294
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 1207
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/03/07/06-2117/amendments-to-the-potato-research-and-promotion-plan)
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