# Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan; Redistricting and Importer Representation
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Final rule. · Published 2018-01-31 · Effective 2018-03-02 · 83 FR 4414
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-01802
- **Category:** trade
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 83 FR 4414
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 1210
- **Publication date:** 2018-01-31
- **Effective date:** 2018-03-02
- **USDA docket:** Document Number AMS-SC-16-0097
## Abstract

This rule realigns the production districts for producer and handler membership on the National Watermelon Promotion Board (Board) under the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) regulations regarding a national research and promotion program for watermelons. This rule also adds four importer seats to the Board. These changes were recommended by the Board after a review of the production volume in each district as well as assessments paid by importers. This action is necessary to provide for the equitable representation of producers, handlers, and importers on the Board.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/01/31/2018-01802/watermelon-research-and-promotion-plan-redistricting-and-importer-representation)
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