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USDA/AMS RIN: 0581-AC70 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Sorghum Research and Promotion; Establishing the Program (LS-07-02) 
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service established a new program entitled Sorghum Promotion, Research, and Information Order. This document finalizes all phases of implementation of the regulations. The intent of the program is to increase the profitability of U.S. sorghum producers, advance sorghum's position in the ethanol market, and develop foreign markets for sorghum. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1221   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 7411 to 7425    PL 104-127, Stat 1029   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/23/2007  72 FR 65841   
NPRM Comment Period End  01/22/2008    
Final Action  05/06/2008  73 FR 25397   
Final Action Effective  05/07/2008  73 FR 25397   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Kenneth Payne
Director, Research and Promotion Division
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Marketing Service
1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 2610, South Building,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone:202 720-5705
Email: payne.kenneth@usda.gov