Procedural Requirements Governing Proceedings Pertaining to Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders
Docket Number: AMS-DA-20-0044
Effective Date: July 9, 2020
Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting a final rule to amend the procedural regulations governing proceedings to formulate or amend Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders. This final rule adopts a provision to allow the agency to utilize alternative procedures for conducting a rulemaking proceeding as outlined in a notice of hearing.
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Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2019-20 Crop Year
Docket Number: AMS-SC-19-0100
Effective Date: August 7, 2020
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USDA Announces Volume Control Percentage Changes for the 2019-20 Tart Cherry Crop Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing volume control for the 2019-20 crop year under the marketing order for tart cherries grown in seven states.
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National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard – Final Guidance Documents Now Available
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has issued final guidance to assist regulated entities in complying with the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (the Standard), including: Guidance to Ensure Acceptable Validation of a Refining Process, Guidance on Testing Methods and two frequently asked question (FAQ) documents pertaining to each final guidance document. A notice announcing the availability of the final guidance will be published soon in the Federal Register.