Hardwood Lumber and Hardwood Plywood Promotion, Research and Information Order; Termination of Rulemaking Proceeding
Docket Number: AMS-FV-11-0074
Effective: This termination is made on October 29, 2015
Summary
This action terminates a rulemaking proceeding that proposed to establish a Hardwood Lumber and Hardwood Plywood Promotion, Research and Information Order (Order) under authority in the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act of 1996 (1996 Act). The Order was proposed by the proponent group, the Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC), and would have authorized a national research and promotion program for hardwood lumber and hardwood plywood. USDA issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking in response to the extensive comments received. Based on comments received, outstanding substantive questions and significant proposed modifications from stakeholders, USDA is terminating the proceeding. Termination of this proceeding will remove ex parte communication prohibitions and allow USDA to engage fully with all interested parties to discuss and consider the evolving needs of the industry going forward.
Contact
Patricia A. Petrella, Promotion and Economics Division
Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA
1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 1406-S, Stop 0244
Washington, DC 20250-0244
Telephone: (301) 334-2891
Fax: (301) 334-2896
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