SRA SUGAR ORDER NO. 9, S. 2003-2004, May 31, 2004

[ SRA SUGAR ORDER NO. 9, S. 2003-2004, May 31, 2004 ]

REVISED SUGAR POLICY ON THE CLASSIFICATION AND PERCENTAGE ALLOCATION FOR CY 2003-2004

REVISED SUGAR POLICY ON THE CLASSIFICATION AND PERCENTAGE ALLOCATION FOR CY 2003-2004

WHEREAS, Sugar Order No. 6, dated 24 February 2004, Series of 2003-2004 has classified and allocated twenty percent (20%) of the weekly sugar production as "C" or Reserve sugar;

WHEREAS, the "C" or Reserve sugar production from week-ending 07 March 2004 is deemed sufficient;

NOW, THEREFORE, under and by virtue of the authority vested in the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), it is hereby ordered that:

SECTION 1. The percentage allocation for the different classes of sugar under Section 1-d of Sugar Order No. 6, series of 2003-2004, is hereby revised.

All sugar production for the Crop Year 2003-2004 beginning week-ending 16 May 2004 shall be issued weekly quedan-permits by mill companies in the following classification and percentage:

"A" or U.S. Quota Sugar - 6.00%

"B" or Domestic Sugar - 93.50%

"B-1" or Food Processors'/Exporters' Sugar - 0.50%

Total

100.00%

SECTION 2. Other provisions of Sugar Order No. 6, Series of 2003-2004 shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 3. This Sugar Order shall take effect 16 May 2004.

Adopted: 13 May 2004

By Authority of the Sugar Board:

(SGD.) JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator