Federal Register #Doc. No. AMS-SC-25-0551

Proposed Rule for Membership Adjustment of the Mushroom Council

This opportunity concerns a proposed rule from the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to adjust the membership structure of the Mushroom Council. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested or purchased. - Notable Requirements: - The rule proposes changing the states included in Regions 1 and 3 of the Mushroom Council. - Reallocation of a council member seat from Region 1 to Region 3. - Adjustments are based on updated data regarding mushroom production and import volumes. - The goal is to ensure equitable representation for mushroom producers and importers. - Public comments are invited on the proposed changes.

Description

This proposed rule invites comments on realigning and reallocating representation on the Mushroom Council as prescribed in the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order. The proposal involves adjusting the states in Regions 1 and 3 and reallocating a member from Region 1 to Region 3 to ensure equitable representation of producers and importers on the Council. The Council reviewed geographic distribution of mushroom production and imports and recommended these changes. Comments on the proposed rule must be received by September 24, 2026.

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