The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to fill seats for three handler members and alternates along with a public member and alternate whose terms of office will begin July 1, 2024.

Nominations for member seats will be accepted Jan. 30- Feb. 13, 2024. Nominations for alternate seats will be accepted Feb. 28- March 12, 2024. Public member nominations will be accepted Jan. 30- March 1, 2023.

Docket Number: AMS-SC-23-0030
Effective Date: November 27, 2023

Summary

This rule implements a recommendation from the California Walnut Board (Board) to decrease the assessment rate established for the 2023–2024 and subsequent marketing years. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.

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