Federal Register #AMSSC250716

Proposed Regulation of Far West Spearmint Oil Production for 2026-2027

This opportunity concerns a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service to regulate spearmint oil production in the Far West for the 2026-2027 marketing year. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program - Products/Commodities Regulated: - Class 1 (Scotch) Spearmint Oil - Salable quantity: 979,704 pounds - Allotment percentage: 42% - Class 3 (Native) Spearmint Oil - Salable quantity: 1,145,220 pounds - Allotment percentage: 43% - Geographic Scope: - Production in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and parts of Nevada and Utah (the Far West) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Regulation applies to approximately 38 Scotch and 84 Native spearmint oil producers and 6 handlers - The rule is intended to stabilize the market, match supply to estimated demand, and avoid extreme price fluctuations - The Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee may recommend intra-seasonal adjustments if market demand changes - No OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is an agricultural commodity regulation

Description

This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee to establish salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and parts of Nevada and Utah for the 2026-2027 marketing year. The rule aims to maintain market stability by matching supply to estimated demand and avoiding extreme fluctuations in supplies and prices. It sets specific salable quantities and allotment percentages for both classes of spearmint oil and invites public comments until August 24, 2026.

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