7 CFR 985.7 - Handler.
Title 7 published on 07-Feb-2018 03:27
The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 7 CFR Part 985 after this date.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2018-02264 RIN Doc. No. AMS-SC-16-0107 SC17-985-1A FR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Final rule. Effective February 6, 2018. 7 CFR Part 985 This rule implements a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to revise the quantity of Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2017-2018 marketing year, which began on June 1, 2017. This rule increases the Native spearmint oil salable quantity and the allotment percentage. This rule also contains formatting changes to subpart references to bring the language into conformance with the Office of Federal Register requirements.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2017-25965 RIN Doc. No. AMS-SC-16-0107 SC17-985-1A PR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Proposed rule. Comments must be received by December 18, 2017. 7 CFR Part 985 This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to revise the quantity of Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2017-2018 marketing year, which began on June 1, 2017. This proposal would increase the Native spearmint oil salable quantity and the allotment percentage. The Committee recommended this action for the purpose of avoiding extreme fluctuations in supplies and prices and to help maintain stability in the Far West spearmint oil market. This proposal also contains a formatting change to subpart references to bring the language into conformance with the Office of the Federal Register requirements.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2017-10679 RIN Doc. No. AMS-SC-16-0107 SC17-985-1 FR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Final rule. Effective May 26, 2017. 7 CFR Part 985 This final rule implements a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to establish the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class, that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2017-2018 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2017. The Far West production area includes the states of Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and designated parts of Nevada and Utah. The Committee locally administers the marketing order and is comprised of spearmint oil producers operating within the area of production. This action establishes salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) spearmint oil of 774,645 pounds and 36 percent, respectively, and for Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil of 1,075,051 pounds and 44 percent, respectively. The Committee recommended these salable quantities and allotment percentages to help maintain stability in the spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2017-06335 RIN Doc. No. AMS-SC-16-0107 SC17-985-1 PR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Proposed rule. Comments must be received by May 1, 2017. 7 CFR Part 985 This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to establish the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class, that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2017-2018 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2017. The Far West production area includes the states of Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and designated parts of Nevada and Utah. The Committee locally administers the marketing order and is comprised of spearmint oil producers operating within the area of production, and a public member. This action would establish salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) spearmint oil of 774,645 pounds and 36 percent, respectively, and for Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil of 1,075,051 pounds and 44 percent, respectively. The Committee recommended these salable quantities and allotment percentages to help maintain stability in the spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2016-14163 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-15-0074 FV16-985-1 FR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Final rule. June 16, 2016. 7 CFR Part 985 This rule implements a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to establish the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class, that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2016-2017 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2016. The Far West production area includes the states of Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, and designated parts of Nevada and Utah. This rule establishes salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) spearmint oil of 958,711 pounds and 45 percent, respectively, and for Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil of 1,209,546 pounds and 50 percent, respectively. The Committee locally administers the marketing order for spearmint oil produced in the Far West and recommended these salable quantities and allotment percentages to help maintain stability in the spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2016-06460 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-15-0074 FV16-985-1 PR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Proposed rule. Comments must be received by April 7, 2016. 7 CFR Part 985 This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to establish the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class, that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2016-2017 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2016. The Far West production area includes the states of Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, and designated parts of Nevada and Utah. This rulemaking would establish salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) spearmint oil of 958,711 pounds and 45 percent, respectively, and for Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil of 1,209,546 pounds and 50 percent, respectively. The Committee locally administers the marketing order for spearmint oil produced in the Far West and recommended these salable quantities and allotment percentages to help maintain stability in the spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2015-20442 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-13-0087 FV14-985-1C FIR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Affirmation of interim rule as final rule. Effective August 21, 2015. 7 CFR Part 985 The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule recommended by the Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) that further revised the quantity of Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2014-2015 marketing year under the Far West spearmint oil marketing order. The salable quantity and allotment percentage for Native spearmint oil was initially established at 1,090,821 pounds and 46 percent, respectively, and was subsequently increased to 1,280,561 pounds and 54 percent in a separate rulemaking action. This action further increases the Native spearmint oil salable quantity to 1,351,704 pounds and the allotment percentage to 57 percent for the 2014-2015 marketing year. This change is expected to help maintain orderly marketing conditions in the Far West spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2015-12758 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-13-0087 FV14-985-1B FIR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Affirmation of interim rule as final rule. Effective May 27, 2015. 7 CFR Part 985 The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule recommended by the Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) that revised the quantity of Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2014-2015 marketing year under the Far West spearmint oil marketing order. The Committee locally administers the order and is comprised of spearmint oil producers operating within the production area. The interim rule increased the Native spearmint oil salable quantity from 1,090,821 pounds to 1,280,561 pounds and the allotment percentage from 46 percent to 54 percent. This change is expected to help maintain orderly marketing conditions in the Far West spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2015-11469 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-14-0096 FV15-985-1 FR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Final rule. Effective Date: May 14, 2015. 7 CFR Part 985 This rule implements a recommendation from the Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to establish the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class, that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2015-2016 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2015. The Committee locally administers the Far West spearmint marketing order (order) and is comprised of producers of spearmint oil operating in the Far West. The Far West includes the states of Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, and designated parts of Nevada and Utah. This rule establishes salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) spearmint oil of 1,265,853 pounds and 60 percent, respectively, and for Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil of 1,341,269 pounds and 56 percent, respectively. The Committee recommended these quantities to help maintain stability in the spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2015-07110 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-13-0087 FV14-985-1A FIR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Affirmation of interim rule as final rule. Effective March 30, 2015. 7 CFR Part 985 The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim rule recommended by the Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) that revised the quantity of Class 1 (Scotch) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2014-2015 marketing year under the Far West spearmint oil marketing order. The Committee locally administers the order and is comprised of producers and handlers of spearmint oil. The interim rule increased the Scotch spearmint oil salable quantity from 1,149,030 pounds to 1,984,423 pounds and the allotment percentage from 55 percent to 95 percent. This change is expected to help maintain orderly marketing conditions in the Far West spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2015-07114 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-13-0087 FV14-985-1C IR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Interim rule with request for comments. Effective March 30, 2015 and applicable to the 2014-2015 marketing year; comments received by May 29, 2015 will be considered prior to issuance of a final rule. 7 CFR Part 985 This interim rule implements a recommendation from the Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to further revise the quantity of Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2014-2015 marketing year under the Far West spearmint oil marketing order (order). The salable quantity and allotment percentage for Native spearmint oil was initially established at 1,090,821 pounds and 46 percent, respectively, and was subsequently increased to 1,280,561 pounds and 54 percent in a separate rulemaking action. This rule further increases the Native spearmint oil salable quantity to 1,351,704 pounds and the allotment percentage to 57 percent for the 2014-2015 marketing year. The order regulates the handling of spearmint oil produced in the Far West and is locally administered by the Committee, which is comprised of spearmint oil producers operating within the order's area of production. The Committee recommended this rule for the purpose of maintaining orderly marketing conditions in the Far West spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2015-05681 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-14-0096 FV15-985-1 PR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Proposed rule. Comments must be received by March 31, 2015. 7 CFR Part 985 This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to establish the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class, that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2015-2016 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2015. The Far West includes the states of Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, and designated parts of Nevada and Utah. This rule invites comments on the establishment of salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) spearmint oil of 1,265,853 pounds and 60 percent, respectively, and for Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil of 1,341,269 pounds and 56 percent, respectively. The Committee locally administers the marketing order for spearmint oil produced in the Far West and recommended these quantities to help maintain stability in the spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2015-01002 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-13-0087 FV14-985-1B IR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Interim rule with request for comments. Effective January 22, 2015 and applicable to the 2014-2015 marketing year; comments received by March 23, 2015 will be considered prior to issuance of a final rule. 7 CFR Part 985 This interim rule revises the quantity of Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2014-2015 marketing year under the Far West spearmint oil marketing order. This rule increases the Native spearmint oil salable quantity from 1,090,821 pounds to 1,280,561 pounds and the allotment percentage from 46 percent to 54 percent. The marketing order regulates the handling of spearmint oil produced in the Far West and is administered locally by the Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee). The Committee recommended this rule for the purpose of maintaining orderly marketing conditions in the Far West spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-25646 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-13-0087 FV14-985-1A IR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Interim rule with request for comments. Effective October 31, 2014 and applicable to the 2014-2015 marketing year; comments received by December 30, 2014 will be considered prior to issuance of a final rule. 7 CFR Part 985 This interim rule revises the quantity of Class 1 (Scotch) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2014-2015 marketing year under the Far West spearmint oil marketing order. This rule increases the Scotch spearmint oil salable quantity from 1,149,030 pounds to 1,984,423 pounds and the allotment percentage from 55 percent to 95 percent. The marketing order regulates the handling of spearmint oil produced in the Far West and is administered locally by the Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee). The Committee recommended this rule for the purpose of maintaining orderly marketing conditions in the Far West spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17505 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-14-0027 FV14-985-3 FIR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Affirmation of interim rule as final rule. Effective July 28, 2014. 7 CFR Part 985 The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that decreased the assessment rate established for the Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) for the 2014-2015 and subsequent marketing years from $0.10 to $0.09 per pound of spearmint oil handled. The Committee locally administers the marketing order which regulates the handling of spearmint oil produced in the Far West. The interim rule was necessary to allow the Committee to reduce its financial reserve while still providing adequate funding to meet program expenses.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15598 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-13-0088 FV14-985-2 FR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Final rule. Effective Date: July 7, 2014. 7 CFR Part 985 This final rule revises the procedure currently prescribed for issuing additional allotment base for Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil to new and existing producers under the Far West spearmint oil marketing order (order). The order regulates the handling of spearmint oil produced in the Far West and is administered locally by the Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee). This action reduces the number of new producers that are issued additional allotment bases each year from three to two for each class of oil; temporarily changes the method by which additional allotment base is allocated to existing producers to take into account small production operations; and amends the requirements for eligibility, retention, and transfer of additional allotment base issued to new and existing producers. Revising the procedure for issuing additional allotment base will help to ensure that new and existing spearmint oil producers have sufficient allotment base to be economically viable in the future.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10371 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-13-0087 FV14-985-1 FR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule becomes effective June 1, 2014. 7 CFR Part 985 This final rule establishes the quantity of Far West Scotch and Native spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2014-2015 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2014. The Far West includes Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and designated parts of Nevada and Utah. This rule establishes salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) spearmint oil of 1,149,030 pounds and 55 percent, respectively, and for Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil of 1,090,821 pounds and 46 percent, respectively. The Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee), the entity responsible for local administration of the marketing order for spearmint oil produced in the Far West, recommended these quantities.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10132 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-13-0088 FV14-985-2 PR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Proposed rule. Comments must be received by May 21, 2014. 7 CFR Part 985 This proposed rule invites comments on revisions to the procedure currently prescribed for issuing additional allotment base for Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil to new and existing producers under the Far West spearmint oil marketing order (order). The order regulates the handling of spearmint oil produced in the Far West and is administered locally by the Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee). This action would: Reduce the number of new producers that are issued additional allotment bases each year from three to two, for each class of oil; temporarily change the method by which additional allotment base is allocated to existing producers to take into account small production operations; and amend the requirements for eligibility, retention, and transfer of additional allotment base issued to new and existing producers. Revising the procedure for issuing additional allotment base would help ensure that new and existing spearmint oil producers have sufficient allotment base to be economically viable in the future.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09091 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-14-0027 FV14-985-3 IR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Interim rule with request for comments. 7 CFR Part 985 This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee), for the 2014-15 and subsequent marketing years from $0.10 to $0.09 per pound of spearmint oil handled. The Committee locally administers the marketing order which regulates the handling of spearmint oil produced in the Far West. Assessments upon spearmint oil handlers are used by the Committee to fund reasonable and necessary expenses of the program. The marketing year begins June 1 and ends May 31. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated. Effective April 23, 2014. Comments received by June 23, 2014, will be considered prior to issuance of a final rule.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05587 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-13-0087 FV14-985-1 PR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Proposed rule. Comments must be received by March 31, 2014. 7 CFR Part 985 This proposed rule invites comments on proposed limits to the quantity of Far West Scotch and Native spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2014-2015 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2014. The Far West includes Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and designated parts of Nevada and Utah. The salable quantity and allotment percentage for Class 1 (Scotch) spearmint oil would be set at 1,149,030 pounds and 55 percent, respectively. For Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil, the salable quantity and allotment percentage would be set at 1,090,821 pounds and 46 percent, respectively. The Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee), the agency responsible for local administration of the marketing order for spearmint oil produced in the Far West, recommended these quantities.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-12657 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-12-0064 FV13-985-1 FR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule becomes effective June 1, 2013. 7 CFR Part 985 This final rule establishes the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class, that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2013-2014 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2013. This rule establishes salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) spearmint oil of 1,344,858 pounds and 65 percent, respectively, and for Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil of 1,432,189 pounds and 61 percent, respectively. The Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee), the entity responsible for local administration of the marketing order for spearmint oil produced in the Far West, recommended these limitations for the purpose of avoiding extreme fluctuations in supplies and prices to help maintain stability in the spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-09377 RIN Doc. Nos. AMS-FV-11-0088 FV12-985-1A FIR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Affirmation of interim rule as final rule. Effective June 1, 2012, through May 31, 2013. 7 CFR Part 985 The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that revised the quantity of Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2012-2013 marketing year under the Far West spearmint oil marketing order. The interim rule increased the Scotch spearmint oil salable quantity from 782,413 pounds to 2,622,115 pounds and the allotment percentage from 38 percent to 128 percent. In addition, the interim rule increased the Native spearmint oil salable quantity from 1,162,473 pounds to 1,348,270 pounds and the allotment percentage from 50 percent to 58 percent. This change is expected to moderate extreme fluctuations in the supply and price of spearmint oil. Also, this change will help maintain stability in the Far West spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-08681 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-12-0064 FV13-985-1 PR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Proposed rule. Comments must be received by April 30, 2013. 7 CFR Part 985 This proposed rule would establish the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class, that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2013-2014 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2013. This proposal invites comments on the establishment of salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) spearmint oil of 1,344,858 pounds and 65 percent, respectively, and for Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil of 1,432,189 pounds and 61 percent, respectively. The Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee), the agency responsible for local administration of the marketing order for spearmint oil produced in the Far West, recommended these limitations for the purpose of avoiding extreme fluctuations in supplies and prices to help maintain stability in the spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-02972 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-12-0014 FV12-985-2 FR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Final rule. Effective March 13, 2013. 7 CFR Part 985 This rule revises the administrative rules prescribed under the marketing order regulating the handling of spearmint oil produced in the Far West. The marketing order is administered locally by the Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee). This rule changes the date by which a producer must transfer excess spearmint oil to another producer, or deliver such oil to the Committee or its designees for storage, from November 1 to December 1. This rule also changes the date that the Committee must pool identified excess oil as reserve oil from November 1 to December 1. The changes are a relaxation of the handling regulations and are expected to benefit producers, handlers, and consumers.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2012-31102 RIN Doc. Nos. AMS-FV-11-0088 FV12-985-1A IR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Interim rule with request for comments. Effective June 1, 2012, through May 31, 2013; comments received by February 26, 2013 will be considered prior to issuance of a final rule. 7 CFR Part 985 This rule revises the quantity of Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2012-2013 marketing year under the Far West spearmint oil marketing order. This rule increases the Scotch spearmint oil salable quantity from 782,413 pounds to 2,622,115 pounds, and the allotment percentage from 38 percent to 128 percent. In addition, this rule increases the Native spearmint oil salable quantity from 1,162,473 pounds to 1,348,270 pounds, and the allotment percentage from 50 percent to 58 percent. The marketing order regulates the handling of spearmint oil produced in the Far West and is administered locally by the Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee). The Committee recommended this rule for the purpose of maintaining orderly marketing conditions in the Far West spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2012-22834 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-12-0014 FV12-985-2 PR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Proposed rule. Comments must be received by November 16, 2012. 7 CFR Part 985 This rule invites comments on proposed revisions to the administrative rules prescribed under the marketing order regulating the handling of spearmint oil produced in the Far West. The marketing order is administered locally by the Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee). This rule would change the date by which a producer must transfer excess spearmint oil to another producer or deliver such oil to the Committee or its designees for storage from November 1 to December 1. This action would also change the date that the Committee must pool identified excess oil as reserve oil from November 1 to December 1. The proposed changes would be a relaxation of the handling regulations and are expected to benefit producers, handlers, and consumers.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2012-13522 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-11-0088 FV12-985-1 FR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule becomes effective June 1, 2012. 7 CFR Part 985 This rule establishes the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class, that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2012-2013 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2012. This rule establishes salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) spearmint oil of 782,413 pounds and 38 percent, respectively, and for Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil of 1,162,473 pounds and 50 percent, respectively. The Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee), the agency responsible for local administration of the marketing order for spearmint oil produced in the Far West, recommended these limitations for the purpose of avoiding extreme fluctuations in supplies and prices to help maintain stability in the spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2012-8531 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-10-0094 FV11-985-1B IR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Interim rule with request for comments. Effective June 1, 2011, through May 31, 2012; comments received by June 11, 2012 will be considered prior to issuance of a final rule. 7 CFR Part 985 This rule revises the quantity of Class 1 (Scotch) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2011-2012 marketing year. This rule increases the Scotch spearmint oil salable quantity from 733,913 pounds to 876,596 pounds, and the allotment percentage from 36 percent to 43 percent. The marketing order regulates the handling of spearmint oil produced in the Far West and is administered locally by the Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee). The Committee unanimously recommended this rule for the purpose of avoiding extreme fluctuations in supplies and prices and to help maintain stability in the Far West spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2012-5195 RIN Doc. No. AMS-FV-11-0088 FV12-985-1 PR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Proposed rule. Comments must be received by April 4, 2012. 7 CFR Part 985 This rule would establish the quantity of spearmint oil produced in the Far West, by class, that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2012-2013 marketing year, which begins on June 1, 2012. This rule invites comments on the establishment of salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) spearmint oil of 782,413 pounds and 38 percent, respectively, and for Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil of 1,162,473 pounds and 50 percent, respectively. The Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee), the agency responsible for local administration of the marketing order for spearmint oil produced in the Far West, recommended these limitations for the purpose of avoiding extreme fluctuations in supplies and prices to help maintain stability in the spearmint oil market.
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2012-2376 RIN Doc. Nos. AMS-FV-10-0094 FV11-985-1A FIR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Marketing Service Affirmation of interim rule as final rule. Effective June 1, 2011, through May 31, 2012. 7 CFR Part 985 The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that revised the quantity of Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2011-2012 marketing year. The interim rule increased the Scotch spearmint oil salable quantity from 693,141 pounds to 733,913 pounds, and the allotment percentage from 34 percent to 36 percent. In addition, the interim rule increased the Native spearmint oil salable quantity from 1,012,949 pounds to 1,266,161 pounds, and the allotment percentage from 44 percent to 55 percent. This change is expected to moderate extreme fluctuations in the supply and price of spearmint oil and to help maintain stability in the Far West spearmint oil market.