Agricultural Marketing Service October 2012 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to re- establish the Advisory Committee on Universal Cotton Standards (Committee). The Committee is necessary and in the public interest. The Committee reviews official Universal Standards for American Upland cotton prepared by USDA and would make recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture regarding the establishment or revision of standards. USDA also seeks nominations of individuals to be considered for selection as Committee members.