Rolnictwo i żywność · 09/10/2003

Mango Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Referendum Order

This proposed rule would establish an industry-funded promotion, research, and information program for fresh mangos. The proposed program--the Mango Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order)--was submitted to the Department (the Department or USDA) by the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (Association). Under the proposed Order, first handlers and importers of 500,000 or more pounds of mangos would pay an assessment of \1/2\ cent per pound on domestic and imported mangos to the National Mango Promotion Board (Board). The Board would be appointed by the Department to conduct a program of research and promotion, industry information, and consumer information needed for the maintenance, expansion, and development of domestic markets for fresh mangos. The Order would be implemented if it is approved by a majority of the eligible first handlers and importers voting in a referendum. A separate final rule on referendum procedures is being published in this issue of the Federal Register.