Cotton Research and Promotion Program: Referendum Procedures
conservation · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2009-10-05 · Effective 2009-10-06 · 74 FR 51069
Document
Document number
E9-23831
Federal Register citation
74 FR 51069
CFR reference
7 CFR 1205
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
conservation
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2009-10-05
Effective date
2009-10-06
USDA docket
Doc. AMS-CN-09-0027
Abstract
This final rule establishes procedures which the Department of Agriculture (USDA) will use in conducting a referendum considering amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order (7 CFR part 1205) (Order) implementing section 14202 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, hereinafter the "2008 Farm Bill." USDA is considering amendments to the Order in a separate action. Referenda among cotton producers and cotton importers are required by the Cotton Research and Promotion Act (Act) to implement, amend, continue, or when appropriate to suspend or terminate the Order or any of its provisions. The provisions of this rule would be used for all such referenda.