Northeast Dairy Compact Commission

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Understanding the Northeast Dairy Compact Commission

The Northeast Dairy Compact was a crucial interstate initiative between six New England states aimed at regulating the price of Class 1 fluid milk in the region. This Compact, formed under the Federal Agricultural Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, was a significant move in the agricultural law domain and has since been influential in shaping milk pricing policies.

Why It Matters

The Northeast Dairy Compact Commission (NDCC) holds immense importance for industries connected with agriculture, dairy production, and distribution. By bringing together regional perspectives, the Compact allows for:

  • Ensuring Adequate Milk Supply: It safeguards the northeast’s milk supply needs by setting a fair price structure, which is crucial for the livelihood of dairy farmers and the regional economy.
  • Facilitating Economic and Cultural Benefits: With a viable dairy industry, the Compact helped sustain not just economic benefits, but also cultural traditions tied to dairy farming in the region.
  • Collective State Action: As an example of states' rights to self-regulate in matters of commerce, particularly for industries essential to regional welfare, it epitomizes the balance between state and federal governance.

Key Stakeholders & Their Interest

Several professionals and interest groups within the dairy industry and beyond would find it vital to monitor NDCC updates:

  • Compliance Officers: Need to stay informed on federal and state regulatory changes to ensure full legal compliance.
  • Policy Analysts: Use Compact data and trends to forecast industry shifts and inform strategic planning.
  • Agricultural Economists: Study price setting impacts on local economies and agriculture sustainability.
  • Dairy Industry Executives: Monitor policy changes to adapt business strategies effectively.
  • Environmental Policy Experts: Evaluate implications of dairy policies on regional land use and environmental health.

These stakeholders have a vested interest in understanding how such compacts might affect market dynamics and regulatory frameworks.

Recent Trends and Impacts

Since its inception, the Compact has responded to various economic and industry pressures. Understanding these trends is vital not only for historical insight but also in adapting to future developments:

  • Policy Shifts: Any amendments to the laws governing the Compact have the potential to reshape the dairy market landscape.
  • Economic Pressures: Market fluctuations can affect supply prices significantly, impacting the broader agricultural supply chain.

For comprehensive updates on this topic, visit the Northeast Dairy Compact's official site.

Leveraging FedMonitor for Strategic Insights

Staying ahead of policy changes and regulatory updates requires timely and accurate information. This is where FedMonitor becomes invaluable. Our AI-powered monitoring service provides:

  • Real-Time Updates: Ensure you are immediately notified of new provisions or discussions affecting the Compact.
  • Relevance and Filtering: Receive only pertinent information customized to your industry needs and interests.
  • Seamless Integration: Notifications can be integrated directly into your preferred platforms such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Salesforce, besides the option of email or SMS alerts.

Utilize FedMonitor to gain strategic advantages and ensure compliance effortlessly. Explore our signup page to get started with tracking the Northeast Dairy Compact Commission today, and stay informed about the changes that matter the most to your business or role.

Agency Details

  • Status: Disbanded

    The Northeast Dairy Compact Commission was no longer operational after its expiration in 2001, when Congress did not renew its authorization, effectively disbanding it. The compact itself ended, and any functions it performed were not transferred to another entity.

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Latest Documents

Title Type Published
Rule May 08, 2002
The Compact Commission will hold a special meeting to consider matters relating to expiration of Congressional consent to the Northeast Dairy Compact. This meeting will be held in Concord, New Hampshire.
Notice Sep 27, 2001
The Compact Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider matters relating to administration and enforcement of the price regulation. This meeting will be held in Concord, New Hampshire, continuing the Commission's program of holding a...
Notice Aug 29, 2001
The Compact Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider matters relating to administration and enforcement of the price regulation. This meeting will be held in Mystic, Connecticut, continuing the Commission's program of holding a me...
Notice Jul 23, 2001
The Compact Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider matters relating to administration and enforcement of the price regulation. This meeting will be held in So. Portland, Maine, continuing the Commission's program of holding a me...
Notice Jun 27, 2001
The Compact Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider matters relating to administration and enforcement of the price regulation. This meeting will be held in Wenham, Massachusetts, continuing the Commission's program of holding a...
Notice May 25, 2001
This document contains corrections to the final regulations (7 CFR Part 1309) published in the Federal Register of Wednesday, May 31, 2000, (65 FR 34580). The regulations related to establishing a Supply Management Refund Program for the regulated ar...
Rule May 10, 2001
The Compact Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider matters relating to administration and enforcement of the price regulation. This meeting will be held in Rhode Island, continuing the Commission's program of holding a meeting i...
Notice May 02, 2001
The Compact Commission will hold its annual meeting AND its regular monthly meeting to consider matters relating to administration and enforcement of the price regulation, including the reports and recommendations of the Commission's standing Committ...
Notice Mar 21, 2001
The Compact Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider matters relating to administration and enforcement of the price regulation, including the reports and recommendations of the Commission's standing Committees.
Notice Mar 05, 2001
The Compact Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider matters relating to administration and enforcement of the price regulation, including the reports and recommendations of the Commission's standing Committees.
Notice Jan 31, 2001
The Compact Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider matters relating to administration and enforcement of the price regulation, including the reports and recommendations of the Commission's standing Committees.
Notice Dec 29, 2000
The Northeast Dairy Compact Commission announces an Escrow Reimbursement Program for those New England dairy producers who were in business but ceased operations during the pendency of the New York Dairy Foods, Inc. litigation from July 1, 1997 throu...
Notice Dec 14, 2000
The Compact Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider matters relating to administration and enforcement of the price regulation, the budget for year 2001, and the election of officers.
Notice Nov 27, 2000
The Compact Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider matters relating to administration and enforcement of the price regulation, including the reports and recommendations of the Commission's standing Committees.
Notice Oct 20, 2000
The Compact Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider matters relating to administration and enforcement of the price regulation, including the reports and recommendations of the Commission's standing Committees.
Notice Jul 25, 2000
The Compact Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider matters relating to administration and enforcement of the price regulation, including the reports and recommendations of the Commission's standing Committees.
Notice Jun 26, 2000
The Northeast Dairy Compact Commission amends the over-order price regulation to establish a milk supply management plan. This new program addresses the requirement in the Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact that the Commission take such action as nec...
Rule May 31, 2000
The Compact Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider matters relating to administration and enforcement of the price regulation, including the reports and recommendations of the Commission's standing Committees.
Notice May 19, 2000
The Compact Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider matters relating to administration and enforcement of the price regulation, including the reports and recommendations of the Commission's standing Committees. The Commission wil...
Notice Apr 17, 2000

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