Filberts/Hazelnuts Grown in Oregon and Washington; Secretary's Decision and Referendum Order on Proposed Further Amendment of Marketing Agreement and Order No. 982

Résumé

This decision proposes amendments to Marketing Agreement and Order No. 982 (order). The agreement and order regulate the handling of filberts/hazelnuts grown in Oregon and Washington. The proposals would change order provisions regarding: Volume control; nomination and membership of the Filbert/Hazelnut Marketing Board (Board); assessment collections; and the administration and operation of the program. The proposed amendments were submitted by the Board to make the order more consistent with current industry conditions and needs. The Fruit and Vegetable Division (Division), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is proposing conforming and other necessary changes. These proposed amendments are designed to improve order operations.