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U.S. Code as of:
01/03/05
Section 6003. Issuance of plans
(a) In general
To effectuate the declared policy of section 6001(b) of this
title, the Secretary shall, subject to this chapter, issue and from
time to time amend, plans applicable to growers, grower-shellers,
shellers, first handlers, and importers of pecans. Any such plan
shall be national in scope. Not more than one plan shall be in
effect under this chapter at any one time.
(b) Procedure
(1) Proposal for issuance of plan
The Secretary may propose the issuance of a plan under this
chapter, or an association of pecan growers or grower-shellers or
any other person that will be affected by this chapter may
request the issuance of, and submit a proposal for, such a plan.
(2) Proposed plan
Not later than 60 days after the receipt of a request and
proposal by an interested person for a plan, or when the
Secretary determines to propose a plan, the Secretary shall
publish a proposed plan and give due notice and opportunity for
public comment on the proposed plan.
(3) Issuance of plan
After notice and opportunity for public comment are given, as
provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall issue a plan,
taking into consideration the comments received and including in
the plan provisions necessary to ensure that the plan is in
conformity with the requirements of this chapter.
(4) Effective date of plan
Such plan shall be issued and become effective not later than
150 days following publication of the proposed plan.
(c) Amendments
The Secretary, from time to time, may amend any plan issued under
this section. The provisions of this chapter applicable to a plan
shall be applicable to amendments to a plan.
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