Sheep Promotion, Research, and Information Program: Procedures for the Conduct of Referendum

The Sheep Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1994 (Act) authorizes a program of promotion, research, and information to be developed through the promulgation of the Sheep and Wool Promotion, Research, Education, and Information Order (Order). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (Department) recently completed this process and issued an Order which will become effective if approved by sheep producers, sheep feeders, and importers of sheep and sheep products. Importers who only import raw wool are not eligible to participate in the referendum. This rule sets forth the procedures for conducting the initial referendum and the relevant referendum dates.