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

Résumé

This recommended decision invites written exceptions on proposed 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 proposed amendments would make changes in order provisions regarding: Volume control; nomination and membership of the Filbert/Hazelnut Marketing Board (Board); collecting assessments; 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, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is proposing conforming and other necessary changes. The proposed amendments are designed to improve order operations.