Revision of Cotton Futures Classification Procedures
other · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2012-02-03 · Effective 2012-03-05 · 77 FR 5379
Document
Document number
2012-2382
Federal Register citation
77 FR 5379
CFR reference
7 CFR 27
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2012-02-03
Effective date
2012-03-05
USDA docket
Doc. #AMS-CN-10-0073
Abstract
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is amending the procedures for cotton futures quality classification services by using Smith-Doxey classification data in the cotton futures classification process. In addition, references to a separate and optional review of cotton futures certification are being eliminated to reflect current industry practices. These changes in procedures for cotton futures quality classification services, as well as proposed conforming changes, reflect advances in cotton fiber quality measurement and data processing made since the regulations were last updated in 1992.