# Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order; Clarifying Changes
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Final rule. · Published 2025-01-21 · Effective 2025-02-20 · 90 FR 6779
## Document
- **Document number:** 2025-01375
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 90 FR 6779
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 1222
- **Publication date:** 2025-01-21
- **Effective date:** 2025-02-20
- **USDA docket:** Doc. No. AMS-SC-23-0080
## Abstract

This final rule implements clarifying amendments to the Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order (Order). The amendments include an added definition for partnership; clarification of the nominations process; clarification about in person and electronic voting for any Board meetings; an update of the timing of financial reporting; and a revision of requirements for when exemptions can be requested. This final rule brings language in the Order up to date with current industry practices.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/21/2025-01375/paper-and-paper-based-packaging-promotion-research-and-information-order-clarifying-changes)
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