# Revision of Cotton Futures Classification Procedures
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Final rule. · Published 2012-02-03 · Effective 2012-03-05 · 77 FR 5379
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-2382
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 5379
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 27
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/02/03/2012-2382/revision-of-cotton-futures-classification-procedures)
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