Rule2021-21105
Walnuts Grown in California; Notification of Moratorium
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Published
September 29, 2021
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Agriculture DepartmentAgricultural Marketing Service
Abstract
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a six- month moratorium on the enforcement of mandatory inspection requirements under the Federal marketing order for California walnuts.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 29, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21105]
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Rules and Regulations
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
7 CFR Part 984
[Doc. No. AMS-SC-21-0077; SC21-984-4]
Walnuts Grown in California; Notification of Moratorium
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
(USDA).
ACTION: Notification.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a six-
month moratorium on the enforcement of mandatory inspection
requirements under the Federal marketing order for California walnuts.
DATES: This enforcement moratorium began September 1, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the marketing order may be obtained from the
office 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 305, Portland, OR 97204; Telephone:
(503) 326-2724; or the Office of the Docket Clerk, Market Development
Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW, STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237; Telephone: (202) 720-2491; or
on the internet <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua R. Wilde or Gary D. Olson, West
Region Branch, Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program,
AMS, USDA, 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 305, Portland, OR 97204;
Telephone: (503) 326-2724, or Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#73391c001b06125d215d241a1f171633060017125d141c05"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9dd7f2eef5e8fcb3cfb3caf4f1f9f8dde8eef9fcb3faf2eb">[email protected]</span></a> or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b4f3d5c6cdf09afbd8c7dbdaf4c1c7d0d59ad3dbc2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="733412010a375d3c1f001c1d33060017125d141c05">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to Marketing Agreement and Order
No. 984, as amended (7 CFR part 984), hereinafter referred to as the
``Order,'' and applicable provisions of the Agricultural Marketing
Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601-674), hereinafter
referred to as the ``Act,'' it is hereby announced that a six-month
moratorium on the enforcement of mandatory inspection requirements
under the Federal marketing order for California walnuts is effectuated
beginning September 1, 2021. This moratorium also includes inspection
requirements on walnuts imported into the United States under section
608e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended.
The six-month moratorium will also affect the California Walnut
Board's (CWB) collection of assessments from domestic handlers under
the marketing order. While the moratorium is in effect, the CWB will be
unable to collect assessments to finance its operational activities.
Instead, the CWB will be able to employ financial practices authorized
by the marketing order, which may include utilizing borrowing
authority, using its financial reserves, and accepting voluntary
contributions.
The moratorium is based on discussions with industry about market
disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, such as labor and
transportation interruptions and ongoing tariff issues. The combination
of these issues is adversely affecting market conditions across the
California walnut industry.
Through this notification, USDA is informing stakeholders,
including the Dried Fruit Association; the California Department of
Food and Agriculture; U.S. Customs and Border Protection; and walnut
producers, handlers, and importers that USDA is exercising its
discretion to issue the six-month moratorium on the enforcement of
mandatory inspection requirements.
The moratorium will remain in place for six months beginning
September 1, 2021. If, during the moratorium, the CWB will submit a
proposal for formal rulemaking to address inspection requirements in
the marketing order. USDA may extend the moratorium until resolution of
the rulemaking process.
USDA's role of overseeing the CWB and the Order's operations will
continue uninterrupted during the moratorium.
Erin Morris,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-21105 Filed 9-28-21; 8:45 am]
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