99-27743. Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act: Recognizing Limited Liability Companies  

  • [Federal Register Volume 64, Number 205 (Monday, October 25, 1999)]
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    DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
    
    Agricultural Marketing Service
    
    7 CFR Part 46
    
    [Docket No. FV99-361]
    
    
    Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act: Recognizing Limited 
    Liability Companies
    
    AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
    
    ACTION: Proposed rule.
    
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    SUMMARY: The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to amend the 
    regulations under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA or 
    Act) to recognize a limited liability company (LLC) as a legal entity, 
    and also to recognize each member of an LLC, and/or any other person 
    authorized by the members to conduct business on behalf of an LLC, as 
    ``responsibly connected'' with the LLC, as defined in the PACA.
    
    DATES: Comments must be received by November 24, 1999.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles W. Parrott, Acting Chief, PACA 
    Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, Room 2095-So. Bldg., 
    P.O. Box 96456, Washington, DC. 20090-6456, phone (202) 720-2272. 
    Email_charles.parrott@usda.gov. All comments should reference the 
    docket number and the date and page number of this issue in the Federal 
    Register and will be made available for public inspection in the PACA 
    Branch during regular business hours and posted on the internet at 
    www.ams.usda.gov/fv/paca.htm.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposal is issued under authority of 
    section 15 of the PACA (7 U.S.C. 499o).
    
    Background
    
        The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA or Act) 
    establishes a code of fair trade practices covering the marketing of 
    fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables in interstate and foreign 
    commerce. The PACA protects growers, shippers, distributors, and 
    retailers dealing in those commodities by prohibiting unfair and 
    fraudulent trade practices. In this way, the law fosters an efficient 
    nationwide distribution system for fresh and frozen fruits and 
    vegetables, benefitting the whole marketing chain from farmer to 
    consumer. USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) administers and 
    enforces the PACA.
        Any person who buys or sells commercial quantities of fruits and 
    vegetables in interstate or foreign commerce must be licensed under the 
    PACA. Under the Act and regulations, the term ``person'' means any 
    individual, partnership, corporation, association, or separate legal 
    entity. 7 U.S.C. 499a(b)(1); 7 CFR 46.2(i). Separate licenses are 
    required for each person. A person is designated as ``responsibly 
    connected'' with a firm under the PACA if that person is affiliated as 
    an owner, as a partner in a partnership, or as an officer, director or 
    holder of more than 10 percent of the outstanding stock of a 
    corporation or association. 7 U.S.C. 499a(b)(9); 7 CFR 46.2(ff). In the 
    event that a licensee is found to have violated the Act and USDA 
    suspends or revokes the firm's license, then the licensee and its 
    ``responsibly connected'' principals face PACA licensing and employment 
    restrictions which may include the denial of a license, a prohibition 
    on employment with another PACA licensee, or the requirement that a 
    bond be posted as a prerequisite to licensing or employment in the 
    fruit and vegetable industry. 7 U.S.C.. 499h.
        Although the PACA and PACA regulations do not specifically define a 
    limited liability company as a ``person,'' it is USDA policy to 
    recognize an LLC as a separate legal entity, just as LLC's are 
    recognized in most states, subject to licensing under the PACA. USDA 
    published its current policy about recognizing LLC's in the Federal 
    Register on April 14, 1999 (64 FR 18397) and no comments were received 
    from the public. The proposed regulatory amendments herein will adopt 
    that policy by expanding the current regulations to include LLC's under 
    the PACA, especially with regard to the licensing of LLC's and the 
    responsibly connected status of LLC members and managers.
        An LLC may be described as a cross between a partnership and a 
    corporation. This hybrid business structure is now available to 
    businesses in most states. The personal liability protection afforded 
    by the LLC is similar to that of a corporation. For example, the 
    members are insulated from liability arising solely from being a member 
    but are not insulated from liability for the acts of the LLC which 
    violate any laws or regulations. Liability issues may vary somewhat 
    according to state law and the LLC's organizational agreement.
        Although an LLC affords personal liability protection to its owners 
    that is similar to that of a corporation, the ownership characteristics 
    of an LLC more closely resemble those of a partnership. The LLC owners 
    are often referred to as members, and member-managers may be 
    designated. Membership requirements in an LLC can be determined by the 
    members; for example, members may join through financial contributions 
    or through the performance of services.
        In general, state LLC statutes require the filing of documentation 
    similar to articles of incorporation, sometimes called articles of 
    organization. In addition, an operating agreement is entered into which 
    usually designates who has the authority to run the LLC company. This 
    operating agreement usually details the process to be followed in 
    choosing the manager(s) and sets forth the manager(s)'' authority and 
    the authority retained by the members. The manager(s) is often, but not 
    always, a member of the LLC. Specific requirements vary by state.
        Because of the unique composite nature of the LLC, an LLC's members 
    are analogous to partners in a partnership, while managers, who are not 
    always members, may be analogous to corporate officers, depending on 
    the manager's responsibilities as set out by the LLC's operating 
    agreement. Therefore, the proposed amendments would clarify that all 
    LLC members, regardless of the member's financial contribution, are 
    ``responsibly connected'' persons under the PACA, just as all partners 
    are ``responsibly connected'' with a partnership. In addition, any 
    person(s), whether or not a member, who is authorized by the LLC to be 
    in charge of the daily business operations, management, and control of 
    the LLC, would also be considered responsibly
    
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    connected to the LLC, just as officers in a corporation are under the 
    PACA. The determination of whether a person other than a member is 
    ``responsibly connected'' would depend upon the terms of the LLC's 
    operating agreement. These agreements are similar to a partnership 
    agreement or corporate bylaws which outline who is in charge of the 
    business' daily operations. Those persons whom the LLC authorizes to be 
    in charge of the day-to-day operation, management and control of the 
    LLC's daily business activities may include, but would not be limited 
    to, those with the titles of managers, officers, and/or directors.
        An LLC members' ownership in the company closely resembles a 
    partnership. Therefore, the proposed amendments would require that all 
    LLC members, including corporations or other entities, be identified on 
    the firm's PACA license application. If a member is a corporation or 
    other legal entity, more information, such as the names of officers of 
    the corporation or other data, would be required by AMS. LLCs 
    submitting PACA license applications would be required to submit 
    organizational information about the company, including, but not 
    limited to, documentation filed with the state in which the LLC is 
    legally established, such as its articles of organization and its 
    operating agreement. Only one LLC member's signature would be required 
    to make a valid PACA application. In addition, just as is required of 
    other legal entities, if the articles of organization or the operating 
    agreements were to change, the LLC would be required to notify AMS'' 
    PACA Branch as soon as possible and submit revised documents to the 
    PACA Branch.
        The LLC business structure has become widely accepted throughout 
    the United States as a new legal entity. AMS is hereby proposing that 
    the PACA regulations be amended to require certain information from an 
    LLC in order to obtain a license under the PACA. In addition, the 
    proposed amendment would also expand the definition of the term 
    ``responsibly connected'' to include all LLC members and LLC managers, 
    even when they are not also members. The ``responsibly connected'' 
    status of LLC managers would be determined on a case-by-case basis, 
    depending upon the terms of the LLC's operating agreement and the ways 
    in which the person's status is analogous to that of an officer, 
    director or shareholder of a corporation. Therefore, both members and 
    managers would be subject to PACA sanctions if the Act is violated by 
    the LLC.
    
    Executive Orders 12866 and 12988
    
        This proposed rule, issued under the Perishable Agricultural 
    Commodities Act (7 U.S.C. 499 et seq.), as amended, has been determined 
    to be not significant for the purposes of Executive Order 12866, and 
    therefore, has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget 
    (OMB).
        This proposed rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, 
    Civil Justice Reform and is not intended to have retroactive effect. 
    This proposed rule will not preempt any State or local laws, 
    regulations, or policies, unless they present an irreconcilable 
    conflict with this rule. There are no administrative procedures which 
    must be exhausted prior to any judicial challenge to the provisions of 
    this rule.
    
    Effects on Small Businesses
    
        Pursuant to requirements set forth in the Regulatory Flexibility 
    Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), USDA has considered the economic 
    impact of this proposed rule on small entities. The purpose of the RFA 
    is to fit regulatory actions to the scale of businesses subject to such 
    actions in order that small businesses will not be unduly or 
    disproportionately burdened. Small agricultural service firms have been 
    defined by the Small Business Administration (13 CFR part 121) as those 
    with less than 500 employees. The PACA requires all businesses that 
    operate subject to its provisions to maintain a license issued by USDA. 
    There are approximately 15,700 PACA licensees, the majority of which 
    may be classified as small entities.
        The proposed revisions to the PACA regulations would recognize a 
    limited liability company (LLC) as a legal entity under the PACA 
    regulations, and amend the definition of ``responsibly connected'' 
    under the regulations to include any member of an LLC, and/or any other 
    person authorized by the members to conduct business on behalf of an 
    LLC. The LLC business structure has become widely accepted throughout 
    the United States as a new legal entity and these proposed revisions to 
    the regulations would clarify how USDA deals with these entities and 
    their principals under the PACA.
        Like a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or any other 
    separate legal entity, a LLC, whether a small or large business, must 
    obtain and maintain a valid PACA license if it buys or sells commercial 
    quantities of fruits and vegetables in interstate or foreign commerce. 
    AMS believes that this proposed rule would have no more impact on an 
    LLC than the current PACA regulations have on sole proprietorships, 
    partnerships, associations, or corporations operating subject to the 
    PACA, whether large or small.
        Since LLC's are required to be licensed under the PACA as a 
    ``separate legal entity,'' they are subject to disciplinary actions by 
    USDA for violating the PACA and regulations. Therefore, these proposed 
    revisions would mainly impact those persons USDA considers as 
    ``responsibly connected'' with the LLC under the PACA. If USDA suspends 
    or revokes a firm's license for PACA violations, the firm and any 
    person found ``responsibly connected'' with the firm are restricted for 
    a certain period of time from holding a PACA license or from being 
    employed with another PACA licensee. However, these restrictions apply 
    to any firm which has been found to have violated the PACA, regardless 
    of the firm's size or type of ownership.
        Given the preceding discussion, AMS has determined that the 
    provisions of this proposed rule would not have a significant economic 
    impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    
    Paperwork Reduction Act
    
        The revisions set forth in this proposed rule involve a change in 
    the existing information collection and record keeping requirements 
    which were previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget 
    (OMB) under provisions of 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35. In accordance with the 
    Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces AMS' intentions 
    to request a revision to a currently approved information collection in 
    support of the Reporting and Record Keeping Requirement under the 
    Regulations (Other Than Rules of Practice) Under the Perishable 
    Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) (7 U.S.C. 499a--499t).
        Title: Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements Under Regulations 
    (Other Than Rules of Practice) Under the Perishable Agricultural 
    Commodities Act, 1930.
        OMB Number: 0581-0031.
        Expiration Date of Approval: April 30, 2001.
        Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information 
    collection.
        Abstract: The PACA was enacted by Congress in 1930 to establish a 
    code of fair trading practices covering the marketing of fresh and 
    frozen fruits and vegetables in interstate or foreign commerce. It 
    protects growers, shippers, and distributors dealing in those
    
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    commodities by prohibiting unfair and fraudulent trade practices.
        The law provides for the enforcement of contracts by providing a 
    forum for resolving contract disputes, and for the collection of 
    damages from anyone who fails to meet contractual obligations. In 
    addition, the PACA imposes a statutory trust on licensees for 
    perishable agricultural commodities received, products derived from 
    them, and any receivables or proceeds due from the sale of the 
    commodities for the benefit of suppliers, sellers, or agents that have 
    not been paid.
        The PACA is enforced through a licensing system and is user-fee 
    financed through a license fee. All commission merchant, dealers, and 
    brokers engaged in business subject to the PACA must be licensed. The 
    license is effective for three (3) years for retailers and grocery 
    wholesalers, and must be renewed on a triennial basis. The license for 
    all other licensees is effective for up to three (3) years. These 
    licensees must also renew their licenses, but have the option of a 1-
    year, 2-year, or 3-year license term. Those who engage in practices 
    prohibited by the PACA may have their licenses suspended or revoked.
        The information collected from respondents is used to administer 
    licensing provisions under the PACA. The records maintained are used to 
    adjudicate reparation and administrative complaints filed against 
    licensees to determine the imposition of sanctions on firms and 
    responsibly connected individuals who have engaged in unfair trade 
    practices. Since the LLC business structure became accepted by states 
    and USDA first accepted PACA applications from LLC's, we have found 
    that the majority of LLC applicants did not properly report the 
    identities of the firms' principals. In most instances, AMS has found 
    it necessary to request that LLC's submit copies of their articles of 
    organization and operating agreements in order to identify the persons 
    responsibly connected with each firm. Under the circumstances, USDA in 
    this proposed revision to the PACA regulations would require that an 
    LLC submit its articles or organization and its operating agreement as 
    part of its application.
        We estimate the paperwork and time burden on the above to be as 
    follows:
        Regulations Section 46.4(b)(3)--Application for License: LLC's 
    submission of Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement.
        Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for the collection of 
    information is estimated to average .083 hours per response.
        Respondents: Commission merchants, dealers, and brokers who are 
    organized as limited liability companies and are engaged in the 
    business of buying, selling, or negotiating the purchase or sale of 
    fresh and/or frozen fruits and vegetables in interstate or foreign 
    commerce are required to be licensed under the PACA (7 U.S.C. 
    499(c)(a)).
        Estimated Number of Respondents: 160.
        Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
        Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 13 hours.
        The revision to the information collection requirements approved 
    under 0581-0031 also requests approval of existing requirements 
    associated with this program.
        A revision of collection 00581-0031 was submitted on December 1, 
    1997, and was subsequently approved by OMB on April 1, 1998. This 
    revision allowed for respondents to use a business reply card (Form FV-
    232) as a means of informing USDA that a license was not required for 
    their firm. We have discontinued the use of Form FV-232, Business Reply 
    Card after a trial period. We found that our customers were not 
    utilizing the form in sufficient numbers to make it cost effective for 
    the program to continue its use. We also found that our customers 
    continued to call or write us to verify whether or not they needed a 
    PACA license. Under the circumstances, we are reducing the public's 
    reporting burden by 330 hours (10,000 respondents  x  2 minutes per 
    business reply card = 330 hours).
        In addition, the PACA requires that USDA mail each licensee a 
    license renewal application (Form FV-231-1 to non-retailers and non-
    grocery wholesalers, who pay license fees, or FV-231-2 to retailers and 
    grocery wholesalers, who do not pay license fees) at least 30 days 
    prior to the licensee's PACA license anniversary date. If a licensee is 
    continuing to operate subject to the PACA, it must renew its license 
    prior to its anniversary date. If a licensee fails to renew its license 
    prior to that date, the licensee has 30 days under the PACA to 
    reinstate its license by submitting the proper license fee plus a $50 
    reinstatement fee. Currently, we notify licensees by letter of the need 
    to reinstate their licenses and request that they submit Form FV-231-1 
    or FV-231-2, along with the license and reinstatement fees, to AMS so 
    that the license renewal can be processed.
        We have found this process creates confusion and raises 
    difficulties for our licensees. In most instances, the licensees no 
    longer have the renewal application (Form FV-231-1 or FV-231-2), or 
    they inform us that they never received it in the mail. They usually 
    contact one of the PACA programs' regional offices to find out how to 
    reinstate a license.
        We have developed Forms FV-231-lA and FV-231-2A, ``Reinstatement 
    Notice,'' for use only in the event we do not receive a licensee's 
    renewal application. These two new forms are duplicates of the renewal 
    applications (Form FV-231-1 or Form FV-231-2). A reinstatement notice 
    (Form FV-231-1A or Form FV231-2A) is sent to a licensee only in the 
    event AMS does not receive the licensee's renewal application (Form FV-
    231-1 or Form FV-231-2). We believe that the development of the 
    reinstatement form will reduce confusion and other related problems 
    that AMS'' customers have with the reinstatement letter. Either form, 
    FV-231-1/FV-231-2, or FV-231-1A/FV-231-2A would be sufficient for a 
    licensee to send to AMS, along with the proper fees, for a renewed PACA 
    license. We believe that there will be no additional reporting burden 
    on the public with the addition of Form FV-231-1A/FV-231-2A.
        AMS is now accepting Visa and MasterCard payments for PACA license 
    and complaint fees. This change was adopted for customer convenience. 
    Until now, customers/licensees had to pay fees by check, money order, 
    or cash. We are updating our license, renewal, and reinstatement 
    applications to include an area for the credit number and expiration 
    date. No additional burden should result from this change.
        Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of 
    information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
    the agency, including whether the information will have practical 
    utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
    proposed collection of information including the validity of the 
    methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
    utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to 
    minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
    to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
    electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
    other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to: Charles 
    W. Parrott, Acting Chief, PACA Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
    AMS, USDA, Room 2095-So. Bldg., P.O. Box 96456, Washington, D.C. 20090-
    6456. Email_charles.parrott@usda.gov.
    
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    All comments received will be available for public inspection during 
    regular business hours at the same address.
        All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
    request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of 
    public record.
    
    List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 46
    
        Agricultural commodities, Brokers, Penalties, Reporting and record 
    keeping requirements.
        For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 7 CFR part 46 is 
    proposed to be amended as follows:
    
    PART 46--[AMENDED]
    
        1. The authority citation for part 46 continues to read as follows:
    
        Authority: Sec. 15, 46 Stat. 537; 7 U.S.C. 499o
    
        2. In Sec. 46.2, paragraph (i) and (ff) would be revised to read as 
    follows:
    
    
    Sec. 46.2  Definitions.
    
    * * * * *
        (i) Person means any individual, partnership, limited liability 
    company, corporation, association, or separate legal entity.
    * * * * *
        (ff) Responsibly connected means affiliation as individual owner, 
    partner in a partnership, member, manager, officer, director or holder 
    of more than a 10 percent ownership stake in a limited liability 
    company, or officer, director or holder of more than 10 percent of the 
    outstanding stock of a corporation or association.
    * * * * *
        3. Section 46.4, is amended as follows:
        a. Paragraphs (b)(3) and (b)(4) are revised,
        b. Paragraphs (b)(6)(ii) and (b)(6)(iii) are removed,
        c. Paragraph (b)(6)(iv) is redesignated as paragraph (b)(6)(ii) and 
    revised,
        d. Paragraphs (b)(6)(v) and (b)(6)(vi) are redesignated as 
    paragraphs (b)(6)(iii) and (b)(6)(iv), and
        e. The introductory text of paragraph (b)(6) and paragraph (c) are 
    revised to read as follows:
    
    
    Sec. 46.4  Application for license.
    
    * * * * *
        (b)* * *
    * * * * *
        (3) Type of ownership. If a corporation or limited liability 
    company, the applicant shall furnish the month, day, and year 
    incorporated or organized; the State in which incorporated or 
    organized; the name in which incorporated or organized; and the address 
    of the principal office. A limited liability company shall also furnish 
    a copy of its articles of organization and its operating agreement.
        (4) Full legal name, all other names used, if any, and home address 
    of owner. If a partnership, the applicant shall furnish the legal 
    names, all other names used, if any, and home address of all partners, 
    indicating whether general, limited, or special partners. If a limited 
    liability company, the applicant shall furnish the full legal names, 
    all other names used, if any, and home address of all members, 
    managers, officers, directors and holders of more than 10 percent of 
    the ownership stake, and the percentage of ownership in the company 
    held by each such person. If an association or corporation, the 
    applicant shall furnish the full legal names, all other names used, if 
    any, and home address of all officers, directors and holders of more 
    than 10 percent of the outstanding stock and the percentage of stock 
    held by each such person. Minors shall also furnish the full name and 
    home address of their guardian. If the applicant is a trust, the name 
    of the trust and the full name and home address of the trustee must be 
    furnished. If the applicant is a limited liability company and a member 
    or holder of more than 10 percent of the ownership stake is a 
    partnership, another limited liability company, corporation, 
    association, or separate legal entity, the applicant shall furnish the 
    full legal names and home address of that member's partners, members, 
    managers, directors, and officers.
    * * * * *
        (6) Whether the applicant, or in case the applicant is a 
    partnership, any partner, or in case the applicant is a limited 
    liability company, any member, manager, officer, director or holder of 
    more than 10 percent of the ownership stake, or in case the applicant 
    is an association or corporation, any officer, director, or holder of 
    more than 10 percent of the outstanding stock, has prior to the filing 
    of the application:
        (i)* * *
        (ii) Within three years been adjudicated or discharged as a 
    bankrupt or was an officer, director, stockholder, partner, member, 
    manager or owner of a firm adjudicated or discharged as a bankrupt.* * 
    *
    * * * * *
        (c) The application shall be signed by the owner, all general 
    partners, or in case the applicant is a limited liability company, a 
    member or manager, or in case the applicant is an association, or 
    corporation, a duly authorized officer.
    * * * * *
        4. The first sentence of Sec. 46.11 would be revised to read as 
    follows:
    
    
    Sec. 46.11  What constitutes valid license, form and use.
    
        Each license shall bear a serial number, the names in which 
    authorized to conduct business, type of ownership, if the business is 
    individually owned, the name of the owner; if a partnership, the names 
    of all general partners; if a limited liability company, the names of 
    all members, managers, officers, directors and holders of more than 10 
    percent of the ownership stake, and the percentage of ownership in the 
    company held by each such person; if a corporation or association, the 
    names of all officers, directors, and shareholders of more than 10 
    percent of the outstanding stock and the percentage of stock held by 
    each such person; the facsimile signature of the Deputy Administrator, 
    the seal of the Department and shall be duly countersigned. * * *
        5. Section 46.13 would be amended by revising paragraphs (a)(2) and 
    (a)(5) to read as follows:
    
    
    Sec. 46.13  Address, ownership, changes in trade name, changes in 
    number of branches, changes in members of partnership, and bankruptcy.
    
        The licensee shall:
        (a) * * *
        (2) Any changes in officers, directors, members, managers, holders 
    of more than 10 percent of the outstanding stock in a corporation, with 
    the percentage of stock held by such person, and holders of more than 
    10 percent of the ownership stake in a limited liability company, and 
    the percentage of ownership in the company held by each such person;
    * * * * *
        (5) When the licensee, or if the licensee is a partnership, any 
    partner is subject to proceedings under the bankruptcy laws. A new 
    license is required in case of a change in the ownership of a firm, the 
    addition or withdrawal of partners in a partnership, or in case 
    business is conducted under a different corporate charter, or in case a 
    limited liability company conducts business under different articles or 
    organization from those under which the license was originally issued.
    * * * * *
        Dated: October 18, 1999.
    Eric M. Forman,
    Acting Deputy Administrator, Fruit and Vegetable Programs.
    [FR Doc. 99-27743 Filed 10-22-99; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 3410-02-P
    
    
    

Document Information

Published:
10/25/1999
Department:
Agricultural Marketing Service
Entry Type:
Proposed Rule
Action:
Proposed rule.
Document Number:
99-27743
Dates:
Comments must be received by November 24, 1999.
Pages:
57405-57408 (4 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. FV99-361
PDF File:
99-27743.pdf
CFR: (4)
7 CFR 46.2
7 CFR 46.4
7 CFR 46.11
7 CFR 46.13