Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0080-06-22-.11 - REPORTING AND LOCATION OF COTTON ACREAGE

(1) All growers in an elimination area shall complete a cotton acreage report showing planting intentions, noting the location and acreage of all cotton fields by a date recommended by the Foundation and established by the Commissioner. All growers shall complete the intended cotton acreage report at the local FSA office servicing each county in which they produce cotton. Such reports shall be filed for each year of participation in the program. Growers who fail to complete this report by the established date shall be assessed a $5.00 per acre penalty.

(2) All growers in an elimination area shall complete a cotton acreage report showing actual FSA certified acreage noting the location of all cotton fields by a date recommended by the Foundation and established by the Commissioner. All growers shall complete the certified cotton acreage report at the local FSA office servicing each county in which they produce cotton. Such reports shall be filed for each year of participation in the program. Growers who fail to complete and file this report by the established date shall be assessed a $5.00 per acre penalty.

(3) Notification of the dates established for reporting of planting intentions and actual FSA certified cotton acreage shall be given to growers via correspondence from the Department prior to April 15 each year.

(4) Non-commercial cotton shall not be planted in an elimination area without a waiver issued in writing by the Commissioner. Application for a waiver shall be submitted in writing and the Commissioner's decision to grant or deny the waiver shall be based on the following:

(a) Location of growing area,

(b) Pest conditions in the growing area,

(c) Size of the growing area,

(d) Accessibility of the growing area,

(e) Any stipulation set forth in a compliance agreement between the applicant and the Commission that are necessary for the effectuation of the program.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0080-06-22-.11

Original rule filed January 23, 1995; effective May 31, 1995. Amendment filed September 17, 1998; effective January 28, 1999. Amendment filed May 16, 2001; effective September 28, 2001.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 43-6-406 and 43-6-409.