Processed Raspberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Late Payment and Interest Charges on Past Due Assessments

Docket Number: AMS-FV-14-0042

Effective: September 8, 2015

 

This rule prescribes late payment and interest charges on past due assessments under the Processed Raspberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order). The Order is administered by the National Processed Raspberry Council (Council) with oversight by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Under the Order, assessments are collected from domestic producers and importers and used for research and promotion projects designed to maintain and expand the market for processed raspberries. This rule implements authority contained in the Order that allows the Council to collect late payment and interest charges on past due assessments. Three additional changes are being made to reflect current practices and update the Order and regulations. The changes will contribute to effective administration of the program and were unanimously recommended by the Council.

 

Tarun Harit, Program Management Specialist

Promotion and Economics Division, Fruit and Vegetable Program, AMS, USDA

1400 Independence Ave., SW Room 1406-S, Stop 0244

Washington, DC  20250-0244

Telephone: (202) 720-9915

Fax: (202) 205-2800

Email: Tarun.Harit@ams.usda.gov