Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order
Abstract
This final rule implements changes to the Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order). These changes include amending the Board's name from "Christmas Tree Promotion Board" to "Real Christmas Tree Board", increasing the administrative expenses cap from 10 to 15 percent, allowing importers to request refunds of assessments paid on trees that were shipped to the United States but not sold, and increasing the mandatory period to maintain books and records relating to the Order. This action also makes several non-substantive clarifications and changes to modernize the Board's procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-04586 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-04586 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Agriculture in the Federal Register on March 9, 2026, with an effective date of April 8, 2026. This final rule implements changes to the Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order). These changes include amending the Board's name from "Christmas Tree Promotion Board" to "Real Christmas Tree Board", increasing the administrative expenses cap from 10 to 15 percent, allowing importers to request refunds of assessments paid on trees that were shipped to the United States but not sold, and increasing the mandatory period to maintain books and records relating to the Order. This action also makes several non-substantive clarifications and changes to modernize the Board's procedures. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/09/2026-04586/christmas-tree-promotion-research-and-information-order.
Is document 2026-04586 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-04586 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.