Federal Register #2026-07828

Notice of Referendum for Continuance of Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order

This notice announces a regulatory referendum, not a procurement opportunity, conducted by the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS): - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program - Purpose: - Referendum to determine whether to continue the National Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order - Eligibility: - Only producers and importers who produced or imported 500 or more Christmas trees during the designated period and are subject to assessment under the Order may vote - Process: - Referendum will be conducted by mail and electronic ballot - Managed by AMS, USDA - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are mentioned, as this is not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

This notice directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible producers and importers of Christmas trees to determine whether they favor continuance of the Agricultural Marketing Service's regulations regarding the National Christmas tree research and promotion program. The referendum will be conducted by mail and electronic ballot from May 22, 2026 through June 2, 2026. Eligible voters must have produced or imported 500 or more Christmas trees from September 1, 2025, through March 15, 2026, and be subject to assessment under the Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order. Ballots must be delivered by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 2, 2026.

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