Federal Register #AMSSC250848

Proposed Decrease in Assessment Rate for Grapes in Southeastern California

This opportunity concerns a proposed regulatory change by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - The AMS is proposing to decrease the assessment rate for grapes grown in southeastern California. - The new assessment rate would be $0.025 per 18-pound lug, reduced from $0.030. - This change is based on a recommendation from the California Desert Grape Administrative Committee. - The new rate is projected to generate $50,000 in assessment revenue for an estimated 2,000,000 lugs in the 2026 fiscal period. - The rate will remain in effect indefinitely until further modification. - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of goods/services are involved; this is a regulatory assessment change. - No new reporting or recordkeeping requirements are imposed. - The change is intended to keep reserve funds within authorized levels.

Description

This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the California Desert Grape Administrative Committee to decrease the assessment rate for grapes grown in a designated area of southeastern California. The assessment rate would be reduced from $0.030 to $0.025 per 18-pound lug for the 2026 and subsequent fiscal periods. The new rate would remain in effect indefinitely until further modification. The rule is part of the regulatory process for marketing agreements and reporting requirements related to grapes in California. Comments on the proposed rule must be received by August 24, 2026.

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