7 U.S.C. § 2903 — Issuance of orders

(a) During the period beginning on January 1, 1986 , and ending thirty days after receipt of a proposal for a beef^* promotion^* and research^* order^*, the Secretary^* must publish such proposed order and give due notice and opportunity for public comment on such proposed order. Such proposal may be submitted by any organization meeting the requirements for certification under section 2905 of this title or any interested person^*, including the Secretary.
(b) After notice and opportunity for public comment are given, as provided for in subsection
(a) , the Secretary must issue a beef promotion and research order. The order must become effective not later than one hundred and twenty days following publication of the proposed order.