Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order; Continuance Referendum, 7811-7812 [2015-02901]

Download as PDF 7811 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 80, No. 29 Thursday, February 12, 2015 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 1206 [Document Number AMS–FV–14–0086] Mango Promotion, Research and Information Order; Continuance Referendum Agricultural Marketing Service. Referendum Order. AGENCY: ACTION: This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible first handlers and importers of mangos to determine whether they favor continuance of the Mango Promotion, Research and Information Order (Order). DATES: This referendum will be conducted by mail ballot from April 6 through April 17, 2015. First handlers receiving 500,000 or more pounds of mangos from producers and importers importing 500,000 or more pounds of mangos into the United States, during the representative period from January 1 through December 31, 2014, are eligible to vote. Ballots must be received by the close of business on April 17, 2015, to be counted. ADDRESSES: Copies of the Order may be obtained from: Referendum Agent, Promotion and Economics Division (PED), Fruit and Vegetable Program (FVP), AMS, USDA, Stop 0244, Room 1406–S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250–0244; telephone: (202) 720–9915, (202) 720– 5976 (direct line); facsimile: (202) 205– 2800. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeanette Palmer, Marketing Specialist, PED, FVP, AMS, USDA, Stop 0244, Room 1406–S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250– 0244; telephone: (202) 720–9915, (202) 720–5976 (direct line); facsimile: (202) 205–2800; or electronic mail: Jeanette.Palmer@ams.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. Rmajette on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:51 Feb 11, 2015 Jkt 235001 7411–7425) (Act), it is hereby directed that a referendum be conducted to ascertain whether continuance of the Order is favored by eligible first handlers and importers of mangos covered under the program. The Order is authorized under the Act. The representative period for establishing voter eligibility for the referendum shall be the period from January 1 through December 31, 2014. First handlers receiving 500,000 or more pounds of mangos from producers and importers importing 500,000 or more pounds of mangos into the United States during the representative period are eligible to vote. Persons who received an exemption from assessments for the entire representative period are ineligible to vote. The referendum shall be conducted by mail ballot from April 6 through April 17, 2015. Section 518 of the Act authorizes continuance referenda. Under section 1206.71(b) of the Order, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Department) shall conduct a referendum every five years or when 10 percent or more of the eligible voters petition the Secretary of Agriculture to hold a referendum to determine if persons subject to assessment favor continuance of the Order. The Department would continue the Order if approved by a majority of the first handlers and importers voting in the referendum. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the referendum ballot has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and assigned OMB No. 0581–0093. It has been estimated that there are approximately five first handlers and 120 importers who will be eligible to vote in the referendum. It will take an average of 15 minutes for each voter to read the voting instructions and complete the referendum ballot. Referendum Order Jeanette Palmer and Heather Pichelman, PED, FVP, AMS, USDA, Stop 0244, Room 1406–S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250–0244, are designated as the referendum agents to conduct this referendum. The referendum procedures at 7 CFR 1206.100 through 1206.108, which were issued pursuant to the Act, shall be used to conduct the referendum. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 The referendum agents will mail the ballots to be cast in the referendum and voting instructions to all known first handlers receiving 500,000 or more pounds of mangos from producers and importers importing 500,000 or more pounds of mangos into the United States during the representative period, prior to the first day of the voting period. Persons who are eligible first handlers or importers during the representative period and are first handlers or importers at the time of the referendum are eligible to vote. Persons who received an exemption from assessments during the entire representative period are ineligible to vote. Any eligible first handler or importer who does not receive a ballot should contact a referendum agent no later than one week before the end of the voting period. Ballots must be received by a referendum agent, not later than close of business 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, April 17, 2015, in order to be counted. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1206 Administrative practice and procedure, Advertising, Consumer information, Marketing agreements, Mango promotion, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7411–7425 and 7 U.S.C. 7401. Dated: February 6, 2015. Rex A. Barnes, Associate Administrator. [FR Doc. 2015–02899 Filed 2–11–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 1212 [Document Number AMS–FV–14–0097] Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order; Continuance Referendum Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Referendum order. AGENCY: This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible first handlers and importers of honey or honey products to determine SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12FEP1.SGM 12FEP1 Rmajette on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 7812 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 29 / Thursday, February 12, 2015 / Proposed Rules whether they favor continuance of the Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order (Order). DATES: This referendum will be conducted from April 13 through April 24, 2015. To vote in this referendum, first handlers and importers must have handled or imported 250,000 or more pounds of honey or honey products during the representative period from January 1 through December 31, 2014, paid assessments during the representative period, and must currently be a first handler or importer of honey or honey products subject to assessments. Ballots must be received by the close of business on April 24, 2015, to be counted. ADDRESSES: Copies of the Order may be obtained from: Referendum Agent, Promotion and Economics Division (PED), Fruit and Vegetable Program (FVP), AMS, USDA, Stop 0244, Room 1406–S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250–0244, telephone: (202) 720–9915, facsimile: (202) 205–2800. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Petrella, Marketing Specialist, PED, FVP, AMS, USDA, STOP 0244, Room 1406–S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250– 0244; telephone: (202) 720–9915; facsimile: (202) 205–2800; or electronic mail: patricia.petrella@ams.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7411–7425) (Act), it is hereby directed that a referendum be conducted to ascertain whether continuance of the Order is favored by eligible first handlers and importers of honey or honey products covered under the program. The Order is authorized under the Act. The representative period for establishing voter eligibility for the referendum shall be the period from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2014. First handlers and importers of 250,000 or more pounds of honey or honey products who have paid assessments during the representative period and are currently first handlers and importers subject to assessments are eligible to vote. Persons who received an exemption from assessments for the entire representative period are ineligible to vote. The referendum shall be conducted by mail ballot from April 13, 2015 through April 24, 2015. Section 518 of the Act authorizes continuance referenda. Under section 1212.81 of the Order, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Department) shall conduct a referendum every seven VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:51 Feb 11, 2015 Jkt 235001 years, at the request of the Board established in the Order, or when 10 percent or more of the eligible voters petition the Secretary of Agriculture to hold a referendum to determine if persons subject to assessment favor continuance of the Order. The Department would continue the Order if continuance of the Order is favored by a majority of the first handlers and importers voting in the referendum and a majority of volume voted in the referendum. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the referendum ballot has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and assigned OMB No. 0581–0093. It has been estimated that there are approximately 40 first handlers and 660 importers who will be eligible to vote in the referendum. It will take an average of 15 minutes for each voter to read the voting instructions and complete the referendum ballot. Referendum Order Patricia Petrella and Heather Pichelman, PED, FVP, AMS, USDA, Stop 0244, Room 1406–S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250–0244, are designated as the referendum agents to conduct this referendum. The referendum procedures at 7 CFR 1212.100 through 1212.108, which were issued pursuant to the Act, shall be used to conduct the referendum. The referendum agents will mail the ballots to be cast in the referendum and voting instructions to all known first handlers and importers of 250,000 or more pounds of honey or honey products in the 2014 calendar year, prior to the first day of the voting period. Persons who are eligible first handlers or importers during the representative period and are first handlers or importers at the time of the referendum are eligible to vote. Persons who received an exemption from assessments during the entire representative period are ineligible to vote. Any eligible first handler or importer who does not receive a ballot should contact a referendum agent no later than one week before the end of the voting period. Ballots must be received by a referendum agent, not later than close of business 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, April 24, 2015, in order to be counted. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1212 Administrative practice and procedure, Advertising, Consumer information, Honey Packers and Importer promotion, Marketing PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 agreements, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7411–7425 and 7 U.S.C. 7401. Dated: February 6, 2015. Rex A. Barnes, Associate Administrator. [FR Doc. 2015–02901 Filed 2–11–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD 36 CFR Part 1192 [Docket No. ATBCB–2013–0001] RIN 3014–AA42 Rail Vehicles Access Advisory Committee Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. ACTION: Notice of advisory committee meeting. AGENCY: On May 23, 2013, we, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board), established the Rail Vehicles Access Advisory Committee (Committee) to advise us on revising and updating our accessibility guidelines issued pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act for transportation vehicles that operate on fixed guideway systems (e.g., rapid rail, light rail, commuter rail, intercity rail, and high speed rail). The Committee will hold its fifth meeting on the following dates and times. DATES: The Committee will meet on February 26, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on February 27, 2015, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Access Board Conference Room, 1331 F Street NW., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004–1111. Call-in information and a communication access real-time translation (CART) web streaming link will be posted on the Access Board’s Rail Vehicles Access Advisory Committee Web site page at www.access-board.gov/rvaac. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Beatty, Office of Technical and Information Services, Access Board, 1331 F Street NW., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004–1111. Telephone number (202) 272–0012 (Voice); (202) 272–0072 (TTY). Electronic mail address: rvaac@accessboard.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12FEP1.SGM 12FEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 29 (Thursday, February 12, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 7811-7812]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-02901]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

7 CFR Part 1212

[Document Number AMS-FV-14-0097]


Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, Consumer 
Education and Industry Information Order; Continuance Referendum

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Referendum order.

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SUMMARY: This document directs that a referendum be conducted among 
eligible first handlers and importers of honey or honey products to 
determine

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whether they favor continuance of the Honey Packers and Importers 
Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order 
(Order).

DATES: This referendum will be conducted from April 13 through April 
24, 2015. To vote in this referendum, first handlers and importers must 
have handled or imported 250,000 or more pounds of honey or honey 
products during the representative period from January 1 through 
December 31, 2014, paid assessments during the representative period, 
and must currently be a first handler or importer of honey or honey 
products subject to assessments. Ballots must be received by the close 
of business on April 24, 2015, to be counted.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the Order may be obtained from: Referendum Agent, 
Promotion and Economics Division (PED), Fruit and Vegetable Program 
(FVP), AMS, USDA, Stop 0244, Room 1406-S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20250-0244, telephone: (202) 720-9915, facsimile: (202) 
205-2800.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Petrella, Marketing 
Specialist, PED, FVP, AMS, USDA, STOP 0244, Room 1406-S, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0244; telephone: (202) 
720-9915; facsimile: (202) 205-2800; or electronic mail: 
patricia.petrella@ams.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Commodity Promotion, 
Research and Information Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7411-7425) (Act), it is 
hereby directed that a referendum be conducted to ascertain whether 
continuance of the Order is favored by eligible first handlers and 
importers of honey or honey products covered under the program. The 
Order is authorized under the Act.
    The representative period for establishing voter eligibility for 
the referendum shall be the period from January 1, 2014, to December 
31, 2014. First handlers and importers of 250,000 or more pounds of 
honey or honey products who have paid assessments during the 
representative period and are currently first handlers and importers 
subject to assessments are eligible to vote. Persons who received an 
exemption from assessments for the entire representative period are 
ineligible to vote. The referendum shall be conducted by mail ballot 
from April 13, 2015 through April 24, 2015.
    Section 518 of the Act authorizes continuance referenda. Under 
section 1212.81 of the Order, the U.S. Department of Agriculture 
(Department) shall conduct a referendum every seven years, at the 
request of the Board established in the Order, or when 10 percent or 
more of the eligible voters petition the Secretary of Agriculture to 
hold a referendum to determine if persons subject to assessment favor 
continuance of the Order. The Department would continue the Order if 
continuance of the Order is favored by a majority of the first handlers 
and importers voting in the referendum and a majority of volume voted 
in the referendum.
    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
chapter 35), the referendum ballot has been approved by the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) and assigned OMB No. 0581-0093. It has been 
estimated that there are approximately 40 first handlers and 660 
importers who will be eligible to vote in the referendum. It will take 
an average of 15 minutes for each voter to read the voting instructions 
and complete the referendum ballot.

Referendum Order

    Patricia Petrella and Heather Pichelman, PED, FVP, AMS, USDA, Stop 
0244, Room 1406-S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-
0244, are designated as the referendum agents to conduct this 
referendum. The referendum procedures at 7 CFR 1212.100 through 
1212.108, which were issued pursuant to the Act, shall be used to 
conduct the referendum.
    The referendum agents will mail the ballots to be cast in the 
referendum and voting instructions to all known first handlers and 
importers of 250,000 or more pounds of honey or honey products in the 
2014 calendar year, prior to the first day of the voting period. 
Persons who are eligible first handlers or importers during the 
representative period and are first handlers or importers at the time 
of the referendum are eligible to vote. Persons who received an 
exemption from assessments during the entire representative period are 
ineligible to vote. Any eligible first handler or importer who does not 
receive a ballot should contact a referendum agent no later than one 
week before the end of the voting period. Ballots must be received by a 
referendum agent, not later than close of business 4:30 p.m. Eastern 
time, April 24, 2015, in order to be counted.

List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1212

    Administrative practice and procedure, Advertising, Consumer 
information, Honey Packers and Importer promotion, Marketing 
agreements, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Authority:  7 U.S.C. 7411-7425 and 7 U.S.C. 7401.

    Dated: February 6, 2015.
Rex A. Barnes,
Associate Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2015-02901 Filed 2-11-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-02-P

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