Adequate notice procedures were used by the Department of Citrus to inform the public and the Florida citrus industry of the pending adoption of Amendment A(1) to Department of Citrus Rule Chapter 20-9 in that notice was made via mail on June 10, 2008 of the meeting to members of the Florida Citrus Commission, all industry organizations, the Florida Press Corps and other interested persons. The Florida Citrus Commission was requested to pursue emergency rulemaking by interested persons and parties who would be affected by the regular rulemaking in order to more clearly communicate the changes to the industry before the beginning of the Florida citrus season on August 1, 2008.