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USDA/AMS | RIN: 0581-AD37 | Publication ID: Spring 2015 |
Title: Exemption of Producers and Handlers of Organic Products From Assessment Under a Commodity Promotion Law | |
Abstract:
As a result of this action, certified "organic" commodities (those comprising at least 95 percent organic components) would no longer be subject to assessment for promotion activities conducted under marketing order or research and promotion programs. In addition, certified organic commodities that are produced, handled, marketed, or imported by operations that also deal in conventional products would be eligible for exemptions. Currently, only products that are certified "100 percent organic" and that are produced and handled by entities that deal exclusively with organic products are exempt from assessments. This action is expected to reduce the assessment obligation for organic industry operators by as much as $13.7 million. Conversely, the impact on the marketing programs will be a loss of approximately $13.7 million in funds for generic commodity promotions. |
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Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 900 | |
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7401 Pub. L. 113-79 |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Federalism: No | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Michael V. Durando Deputy Administrator, Fair Trade Practices Program Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0237 Phone:202 720-0219 |