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USDA/AMS RIN: 0581-AC80 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: User Fees for 2008 Crop Cotton Classification Services to Growers 
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service raised user fees for cotton producers for 2008 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act. This final rule will raise the fee to $2 per bale. The increased fee and the existing reserve are sufficient to cover the costs of providing classification services, including costs for administration and supervision. 
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 28   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 473a    7 USC 471 to 476   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/17/2008  73 FR 20842   
NPRM Comment Period End  05/02/2008    
Final Action  05/29/2008  73 FR 30734   
Final Action Effective  07/01/2008  73 FR 30734   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.ams.usda.gov/cotton/rulemaking.htm   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Darryl W Earnest
Deputy Administrator, Cotton Programs
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Marketing Service
1400 Independence Avenue SW. ,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone:901 384-3060
Fax:901 384-3021
Email: darryl.earnest@usda.gov