How the Plant Variety Protection Office Examines Applications
Examination
The examination of the new variety is started after the ST-470 and Exhibit forms are reviewed for completeness and fees are processed.
Applying for a Plant Variety Certificate of Protection
Application Sections
The application for a plant variety protection certificate (ST-470) includes:
Getting Ready to Apply for a Plant Variety Certificate of Protection
Application Requirements
Before applying to PVPO applicants should have:
- bred a new variety
- completed Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability (DUS) trials
- chosen a unique name
The variety needs to be:
Standards for Lentils
Docket Number: AMS-FGIS-20-0066
Comments Due: The comment period for the proposed rule published on September 29, 2020 at 85 FR 60956 is reopened. Comments are due by December 23, 2020.
Summary
Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin: Changes to Subcommittee Size and Addition of Term Limits
Docket Number: AMS-SC-20-0036
Effective Date: December 21, 2020
Summary
This rule implements a recommendation from the Cherry Industry Administrative Board (Board) to change subcommittee size and add term limits under the marketing order for tart cherries grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.
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