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USDA AMS Requests Comments on Review of 1990 Amendments to Cotton Research and Promotion Act

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is conducting a review to determine if a referendum is needed on five amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement opportunity. - No products or services are requested. - Unique Requirements: - AMS seeks public comments regarding: - Importer representation on the Cotton Board - Assessment of imported cotton and cotton products - Increased reimbursement for referendum costs - Reimbursement to government agencies assisting in assessment collection - Termination of producers' rights to demand refunds of assessments - The review is to determine whether a referendum is necessary for continuation of these amendments. - This notice is solely for stakeholder input and does not involve purchasing or contracting.

Description

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the USDA is conducting a review to determine if a referendum is needed to decide whether producers and importers support the continuation of five specific amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order. These amendments include importer representation on the Cotton Board, assessment of imported cotton and cotton products, increased reimbursement for referendum costs, reimbursement to government agencies assisting in assessment collection, and termination of producers' rights to demand refunds of assessments. The notice invites all interested parties to submit written comments by November 3, 2026, which will be considered in the decision-making process regarding the referendum.

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