Notice of Hearing

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) will hold one public hearing to address a change to the Seed Standards and Classifications, 21.18.4 NMAC.  NMDA is proposing to change the Seed Certification Agency from the New Mexico Crop Improvement Association to New Mexico State University Seed Certification.

In addition, the hearing will address proposed changes to the Fees for Lists, Documents and Services, 21.1.2 NMAC.  NMDA is proposing changes to fee structures relevant to state and federal phytosanitary certificates, and other documents issued by NMDA.   

The hearing will be held at the New Mexico Department of Agriculture conference room, located at 3190 South Espina (corner of Gregg and Espina), Las Cruces, New Mexico, beginning at 3:00 p.m. on November 9, 2009.

Written statements in support or opposition, signed by the submitting person, will be accepted if received prior to 5:00 p.m. on November 9, 2009.   Written statements, inquiries, or requests for copies of the proposed rule changes relevant to the name change for the Seed Certification Agency should be directed to Tim Darden, Feed, Seed, & Fertilizer Section, (575) 646-3107, and proposed rule changes relevant to the state and federal phytosanitary fees should be directed to Brad Lewis, Entomology and Nursery Industry Section, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003 or at (575) 646-3207.