AMSFinal Rule

Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order; Continuance Referendum and Moratorium on Assessment Collection

AgricultureEnvironmentFinance & Banking

Summary

This regulation pauses the collection of fees from paper and paper packaging companies that normally fund promotional and research activities for the industry. The government is holding a vote to decide whether to continue this program, and has temporarily stopped collecting the required assessments from businesses while that decision is being made.

Key Points

  • 1A temporary halt on collecting mandatory fees from paper and paper-based packaging companies
  • 2The government will hold a referendum (public vote) to determine if the program should continue long-term
  • 3This program normally funds research, promotion, and information campaigns about paper products
  • 4Affected businesses will not have to pay these assessments during the moratorium period
  • 5The rule applies to companies involved in manufacturing or processing paper and paper-based packaging materials

Key Dates

Published

June 3, 2025

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