(a) Each producer marketing mushrooms of that person's own production directly to consumers, and each first handler responsible for the collection of assessments under § 1209.51(a) shall be required to report monthly to the Council, on a form provided by the Council, such information as may be required under this subpart or any rules and regulations issued thereunder. Such information shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. (1) The first handler's name, address, and telephone number;
2. (2) Date of report, which is also the date of payment to the Council;
3. (3) Period covered by the report;
4. (4) The number of pounds of mushrooms purchased, initially transferred, or that in any other manner are subject to the collection of assessments, and a copy of a certificate of exemption, claiming exemption under § 1209.52 from those who claim such exemptions;
5. (5) The amount of assessments remitted; and
6. (6) The basis, if necessary, to show why the remittance is less than the number of pounds of mushrooms determined under paragraph (a)(4) multiplied by the applicable assessment rate.

(b) If determined necessary by the Council and approved by the Secretary, each importer shall file with the Council periodic reports, on a form provided by the Council, containing at least the following information:

1. (1) The importer's name, address, and telephone number;
2. (2) The quantity of mushrooms entered or withdrawn for consumption in the United States during the period covered by the report; and
3. (3) The amount of assessments paid to the U.S. Customs Service at the time of such entry or withdrawal.