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Proposed Research and Promotion Rulemaking  
AMS uses the Federal Register to communicate with the produce industry and the public on proposed and final amendments to Federal programs. Below are all AMS notices open for public comment in the Federal Register related to Federal research and promotion programs. AMS encourages individuals and organizations to send in comments on any proposed rules or interim final rules so that their views and concerns will be considered when AMS issues final regulations. Comments may be sent to the person identified in the attached notices or to Regulations.gov.

 
  • Mango Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Assessment Increase. Docket Number: AMS-FV-11-0021. Published: May 10, 2011. Comment Period: May 10, 2011 – July 11, 2011. [Proposed Rule]

 
  • Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan; Redistricting and Importer Representation. Docket Number: AMS-FV-10-0093. EFFECTIVE: May 5, 2011. Comment Period: May 5, 2011 through June 6, 2011. [Proposed Rule] [News Release]

 
  • Proposed Processed Raspberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Proposed Rule and Referendum Order. Docket Number: AMS-FV-07-0077; PR-2B. EFFECTIVE: May 05, 2011. Voting Period: June 08, 2011-June 24, 2011 [Notice] [News Release]

 
  • Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, and Consumer Education and Industry Information Order; Proposed Rule and Referendum Order. Docket Number: AMS-FV-10-0015; PR-A2. EFFECTIVE: April 22, 2011. Voting Period: May 23, 2011-June 10, 2011 [Notice] [News Release]

 
  • Blueberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Continuance Referendum. Docket Number: AMS-FV-10-0095. EFFECTIVE: March 23, 2011. Voting Period: July 5, 2011-July 26, 2011 [Notice] [News Release]

 
  • Mango Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Reapportionment. Docket Number: AMS-FV-10-0092. Effective: March 14, 2011. Comment Period: March 14, 2011-April 13, 2011 [Notice] [News Release]

 
  • Proposed Christmas Tree Promotion, Research and Information Order; Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Establishment of a Program. Docket Number: AMS-FV-10-0008; PR-1A. Effective: February 22, 2011. Comment Period: February 22, 2011-March 09, 2011 [Notice] [News Release] [Referendum Procedures]

 
  • U.S. Honey Producer Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Order; Withdrawal of a Proposed Rule: Docket Number: AMS-FV-07-0091; FV-07-706-PR-2A. Effective: November 09, 2010 [Notice]

 
  • Proposed Christmas Tree Promotion, Research and Information Order and Referendum Procedures. Docket Number: AMS-FV-10-0008; PR-1A. Effective: November 8, 2010. Comment Period: November 8, 2010-February 07, 2011 [Notice] [News Release] [Referendum Procedures]

 
  • Proposed Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order Referendum Procedures. Docket Number: AMS-FV-10-0015; PR-A1. Effective: October 1, 2010. Comment Period: October 1, 2010-November 30, 2010 [Notice] [News Release] [Referendum Procedures]

 
  • Proposed U.S. Honey Producer, Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Order; Referendum Procedures, Proposed Rules. Docket Number: AMS-FV-07-0091; FV-07-706-PR-2A. EFFECTIVE: April 12, 2010. Referendum Period: May 17, 2010 through June 4, 2010. [Notice] [News Release] [Referendum Procedures]

 
  • Mango Promotion, Research and Information Order; Continuance Referendum. Docket Number: AMS-FV-09-0071; FV-09-708. EFFECTIVE: December 7, 2009. Referendum Period: March 15, 2010 through March 26, 2010. [Notice]

 
 
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