International Trade Data System Test Concerning the Electronic Submission Through the Automated Commercial Environment of Notification of Importation of Fruits, Vegetables, and Specialty Crops Required by the Agricultural Marketing Service Using the Partn

Marketing Order: Spearmint Oil: Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages for the 2020-2021 Marketing Year

Docket Number: AMS-SC-19-0096
Effective Date:  July 13, 2020

Summary

This final rule implements a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to establish salable quantities and allotment percentages of Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and designated parts of Nevada and Utah (the Far West) for the 2020-2021 marketing year.

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USDA Proposes Changes in Handling Requirements for Florida Tomatoes

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing changes to the handling requirements under the federal marketing order for tomatoes grown in Florida. The Florida Tomato Committee recommended the changes to bring previously exempt Roma tomatoes under the marketing order’s handling regulations.

The committee also recommended developing exemption language for greenhouse and hydroponic tomatoes by establishing a new definition for “controlled environment.” Changes to pack and container requirements are also proposed to reflect current industry practices.

Pecan Research, Promotion and Information Order

Attention Assessment Payers

The American Pecan Promotion Board (APPB) is now receiving assessments. Assessments are due the 10th of the month following the end of the previous month. The First Handler/Importer Report Form must be submitted with assessments. Forms and instructions are available below. All information obtained from books, records or reports, per §1223.62 of the Order, shall be kept confidential by all persons.

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