Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida; Modifying the Procedures Used To Limit the Volume of Small Red Seedless Grapefruit Grown in Florida

This rule changes the procedures used to limit the volume of sizes 48 and 56 red seedless grapefruit entering the fresh market under the marketing order for oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos grown in Florida (order). The order is administered locally by the Citrus Administrative Committee (committee). This rule changes the way a handler's average week is calculated when quantities of small red seedless grapefruit are regulated by adjusting the prior period used from five preceding seasons to three preceding seasons, and the provisions governing overshipments. This action makes the regulation more responsive to industry needs and better allocates base quantities.