Proposed Rules. Proposed rule; extension of comment period

Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA
Action: Proposed rule; extension of comment period
Citation: 68 FR (No. 249) · FR Doc. 03-31945 · Docket No. FV03-900-1 EXT · 7 CFR 900

Summary

Notice is hereby given that the comment period on the proposal to exempt producers and marketers from assessments for marketing promotion activities under marketing order programs is extended.

Dates

Comments must be received by February 2, 2004.

Supplementary Information

The proposed rule on the exemption of organic producers and marketers from assessments for market promotion activities under marketing orders was published in the Federal Register on December 2, 2003 (68 FR 67381). The proposed rule invited comments through January 2, 2004. The Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association requested, in consideration of the holiday season, that the comment period be extended thirty days to provide ample time for a thorough review and to ensure that those most likely to be affected by the proposed rule have the opportunity to calculate the impact. An extension would provide interested persons more time to review and assess the proposed rule's impacts. Therefore, USDA is extending the period in which to file written comments until February 2, 2004. This notice is issued pursuant to the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 and the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (Pub. L. 107-171). Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601-674 and 7 U.S.C. 7401. Dated: December 22, 2003. Kenneth C. Clayton, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 03-31945 Filed 12-23-03; 10:27 am]