Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan; Realignment
trade · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2020-09-14 · Effective 2020-10-14 · 85 FR 56471
Document
Document number
2020-17581
Federal Register citation
85 FR 56471
CFR reference
7 CFR 1210
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
trade
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2020-09-14
Effective date
2020-10-14
USDA docket
Document Number AMS-SC-19-0109
Abstract
This rule realigns the representation 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 reduces the number of production districts and the number of importers on the Board, accordingly. This rule also makes administrative changes to other provisions of the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan (Plan).