On 19 December 2016, the US federal Register published the Final Rule implementing the increase of the assessment rate established for the 2016-17 and subsequent marketing years from $0.0379 to $0.0465 per kernel weight pound of assessable walnuts.The marketing year began on September 1 and ends August 31. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended or terminated.The rule is effective since December 20, 2016.Federal Register Vol. 81, No. 243. Monday, December 10, 2016. Page 91643-91646
