pa-56-36-1309: Hearing and presubmission schedule; milk marketing area No. 6

Summary

Under the provisions of the Milk Marketing Law (31 P.S. §§ 700j-101 700j-1302), the Pennsylvania Milk Board (Board) will conduct a public hearing for Milk Marketing Area No. 6 on November 5, 2026, beginning at 10:15 a.m. in Room 202, Department of Agriculture Building, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and exhibits concerning cost replacement in Milk Marketing Area No. 6. Evidence will be limited to the following: annualized processing, packaging and delivery costs; updated costs for containers, ingredients and Class II products; updated labor, utility and insurance costs based on comparisons between costs per point for the first halves of calendar years 2025 and 2026; skim and butterfat contents of products regulated by the Board; adjustment for shrinkage, sales of bulk products and cream processing costs; and a reasonable rate of return to milk dealers. Evidence and testimony will be considered regarding the heating fuel adjuster in Milk Marketing Area 6. Evidence and testimony will be considered regarding the diesel fuel cost adjuster in Milk Marketing Area 6. Evidence and testimony will be considered regarding the container efficiency adjustment. The staff of the Board is deemed to be a party to this hearing, and the attorney representing staff is deemed to have entered her appearance. Other persons who wish to present evidence may be included on the Board's list of parties by: (1) having their attorney...

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