# Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order; Late Payment and Interest Charges on Past Due Assessments
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Final rule. · Published 2014-10-29 · Effective 2015-01-01 · 79 FR 64297
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-25657
- **Category:** trade
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 79 FR 64297
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 1217
- **Publication date:** 2014-10-29
- **Effective date:** 2015-01-01
- **USDA docket:** Document Number AMS-FV-12-0023
## Abstract

This rule prescribes late payment and interest charges on past due assessments under the Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order (Order). The Order is administered by the Softwood Lumber Board (Board) with oversight by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Under the Order, assessments are collected from U.S. manufacturers (domestic) and importers and used for projects to promote softwood lumber within the United States. Softwood lumber is used in products like flooring, siding and framing. This rule implements authority contained in the Order that allows the Board to collect late payment and interest charges on past due assessments. This action will contribute to effective administration of the program.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/10/29/2014-25657/softwood-lumber-research-promotion-consumer-education-and-industry-information-order-late-payment)
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