Winter Pears Grown in Oregon, Washington, and California; Increased Assessment Rate

This interim final rule increases the assessment rate established for the Winter Pear Control Committee (Committee) under Marketing Order No. 927 for the 1997-98 and subsequent fiscal periods. The Committee is responsible for local administration of the marketing order which regulates the handling of winter pears grown in Oregon, Washington, and California. Authorization to assess winter pear handlers enables the Committee to incur expenses that are reasonable and necessary to administer the program. The 1997-98 fiscal period for this marketing order covers the period July 1 through May 31. The assessment rate will continue until amended, suspended, or terminated.