Dried Prunes Produced in California; Changes in Reporting Requirements

This rule changes the reporting requirements specified under the administrative rules and regulations of the Federal marketing order for California dried prunes (order). The order regulates the handling of dried prunes produced in California and is administered locally by the Prune Marketing Committee (Committee). This rule allows California prune handlers to report their shipments less frequently and submit less detailed information than is currently required. Handlers will report shipments once every three months (quarterly), rather than monthly, and will no longer report export shipment destination countries. Also, the reporting of type of pack will be changed from "carton, visipak, and other" to "bulk and consumer pack" to reveal less marketing information. This action will reduce the information collection burden upon handlers, while still enabling the Committee to collect information necessary for program administration.