In the August 9, 2016, Federal Register, USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service ("AMS") issued a final rule informing the public it was removing the 1999 Program to Assess Organic Certifying Agencies from Title 7 Code of Federal Regulations ("CFR") Part 37. This action removes unnecessary regulations from the CFR. After the publication of the organic regulations in 2000, the Program to Assess Organic Certifying Agencies has no longer been applicable or necessary. The rule is effective November 7, 2018.
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