Cotton Research and Promotion Program: Determination of Sign-Up Eligibility, and Procedure for the Conduct of a Sign-Up Period for Determination of Whether To Conduct a Referendum Regarding the 1990 Amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Act
farm-program · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 1997-01-13 · Effective 1997-01-13 · 62 FR 1659
Document
Document number
97-766
Federal Register citation
62 FR 1659
CFR reference
7 CFR 1205
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
farm-program
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
1997-01-13
Effective date
1997-01-13
USDA docket
CN-96-008
Abstract
This rule establishes procedures for the conduct of a sign-up period during which eligible cotton producers and importers will be offered the opportunity to request a continuance referendum on the 1991 amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order (Order). Producers will be provided the opportunity to sign up to request a referendum in person at the Farm Services Agency (FSA) office that serves the county where their farm is located. All known and eligible importers will be mailed information about the sign-up period, along with a written request form that those persons who favor the conduct of a continuance referendum may complete and return to USDA.