Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Continuance Referendum, 25559 [2023-08911]

Download as PDF 25559 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 88, No. 81 Thursday, April 27, 2023 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 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Almonds Grown in California; Amendments to the Marketing Order Agricultural Marketing Service This proposed rule invites comments on proposed amendments to Marketing Order No. 981, which regulates the handling of almonds grown in California. The proposed amendments would modify certain marketing order provisions to facilitate orderly administration of the program. Additionally, the proposed amendments would modernize, simplify, or align language with current industry practices and definitions, and would establish authority to borrow funds. The proposal would also establish authority for the Almond Board of California (Board) to accept advanced assessments. DATES: Comments must be received by June 26, 2023. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this proposed rule. Comments must be sent to the Docket Clerk, Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250–0237; Fax: (202)720–8938; or via internet at: https://www.regulations.gov. Comments should reference the document number and the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register. All comments will be made available for public inspection in the Office of the Docket Clerk during regular business hours, or can be viewed at: https:// www.regulations.gov. Please be advised that the identity of the individuals or entities submitting the comments will be made public. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Nalepa, Marketing Specialist, or Matthew Pavone, Chief, Rulemaking Services Branch, Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 0237, Washington, DC 20250–0237; Telephone: (202) 720– SUMMARY: Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Continuance Referendum Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Referendum order; correction. AGENCY: The Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA, published a document in the Federal Register of April 7, 2023, that directed a referendum be conducted among eligible Oregon and Washington pear growers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of pears grown in Oregon and Washington. This correction addresses errors regarding certain dates contained in the narrative of the referendum order. DATES: Effective April 27, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale Novotny, Marketing Specialist, or Gary Olson, Chief, Western Region Branch, Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA, 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 305, Portland, Oregon 97212; Telephone: (503) 326–2724, or Email: DaleJ.Novotny@usda.gov or GaryD.Olson@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In FR Doc 2023–07396, appearing on page 20780 in the Federal Register of Friday, April 7, 2023, in the second column, first paragraph, correct the referendum dates ‘‘March 20 to March 31, 2023’’ to read ‘‘May 8 to May 30, 2023’’. In addition, on page 20780, in the second column, third paragraph, correct the date ‘‘March 31, 2023’’ to read ‘‘May 30, 2023’’. SUMMARY: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 [Doc. No. AMS–SC–21–0089] Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Proposed rule. [Doc. No. AMS–SC–22–0089] Erin Morris, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2023–08911 Filed 4–26–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P 17:04 Apr 26, 2023 7 CFR Part 981 AGENCY: 7 CFR Part 927 VerDate Sep<11>2014 Agricultural Marketing Service Jkt 259001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 2491, Fax: (202) 720–8938, or Email: MarketOrderComment@usda.gov. Small businesses may request information on complying with this regulation by contacting Richard Lower, Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 0237, Washington, DC 20250–0237; Telephone: (202) 720–2491, or Email: Richard.Lower@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This action, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, proposes to amend regulations issued to carry out a marketing order as defined in 7 CFR 900.2(j). This proposal is issued under Marketing Order No. 981, as amended (7 CFR part 981), regulating the handling of almonds grown in California. Part 981 (referred to as the ‘‘Order’’) is effective under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601–674), hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘Act.’’ The Board locally administers the Order and comprises growers and handlers of almonds operating within the area of production. Section 8c(17) of the Act (7 U.S.C. 608c(17)) and the applicable rules of practice and procedure governing the formulation of marketing agreements and orders (7 CFR part 900) authorize amendment of the Order through this informal rulemaking action. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will consider comments received in response to this proposed rule, and based on all the information available, will determine if the Order amendment is warranted. If AMS determines amendment of the Order is warranted, a subsequent proposed rule and notice of referendum would be issued, and producers would be allowed to vote for or against the proposed amendments. If appropriate, AMS would then issue a final rule effectuating any amendments approved by producers in the referendum. AMS is issuing this proposed rule in conformance with Executive Orders 12866 and 13563. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts and equity). Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the E:\FR\FM\27APP1.SGM 27APP1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 81 (Thursday, April 27, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 25559]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08911]


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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.

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Federal Register / Vol. 88 , No. 81 / Thursday, April 27, 2023 / 
Proposed Rules

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

7 CFR Part 927

[Doc. No. AMS-SC-22-0089]


Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Continuance Referendum

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Referendum order; correction.

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SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA, published a document 
in the Federal Register of April 7, 2023, that directed a referendum be 
conducted among eligible Oregon and Washington pear growers to 
determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order 
regulating the handling of pears grown in Oregon and Washington. This 
correction addresses errors regarding certain dates contained in the 
narrative of the referendum order.

DATES: Effective April 27, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale Novotny, Marketing Specialist, or 
Gary Olson, Chief, Western Region Branch, Market Development Division, 
Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA, 1220 SW 
3rd Avenue, Suite 305, Portland, Oregon 97212; Telephone: (503) 326-
2724, or Email: [email protected] or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In FR Doc 2023-07396, appearing on page 
20780 in the Federal Register of Friday, April 7, 2023, in the second 
column, first paragraph, correct the referendum dates ``March 20 to 
March 31, 2023'' to read ``May 8 to May 30, 2023''. In addition, on 
page 20780, in the second column, third paragraph, correct the date 
``March 31, 2023'' to read ``May 30, 2023''.

Erin Morris,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-08911 Filed 4-26-23; 8:45 am]
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