# Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order; Late Payment and Interest Charges on Past Due Assessments
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Final rule. · Published 2015-12-24 · Effective 2016-01-25 · 80 FR 80207
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-32448
- **Category:** trade
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 80 FR 80207
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 1222
- **Publication date:** 2015-12-24
- **Effective date:** 2016-01-25
- **USDA docket:** Document Number AMS-FV-14-0082
## Abstract

This rule prescribes late payment and interest charges on past due assessments under the Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order (Order). The Order is administered by the Paper and Packaging Board (Board) with oversight by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Under the Order, assessments are collected from manufacturers and importers and used for projects to promote paper and paper-based packaging. This rule implements the authority contained in the Order that allows the Board to collect late payment and interest charges on past due assessments. Two additional changes are being made to reflect current practices and update the Order and regulations. This action contributes to effective administration of the program and was unanimously recommended by the Board.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/24/2015-32448/paper-and-paper-based-packaging-promotion-research-and-information-order-late-payment-and-interest)
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