Irish Potatoes Grown in Washington; Modification of Pack Requirements
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2005-09-12 · Effective 2005-09-13 · 70 FR 53723
Document
Document number
05-17964
Federal Register citation
70 FR 53723
CFR reference
7 CFR 946
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rule with request for comments.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2005-09-12
Effective date
2005-09-13
USDA docket
Docket No. FV05-946-3 IFR
Abstract
This rule modifies the pack requirements currently prescribed under the Washington potato marketing order. The marketing order regulates the handling of Irish potatoes grown in Washington, and is administered locally by the State of Washington Potato Committee (Committee). This rule relaxes the pack requirements to allow handlers to ship U.S. No. 2 grade potatoes in cartons to better meet buyer needs. Currently, only potatoes grading U.S. No. 1 or better, or potatoes failing to grade U.S. No. 1 only because of internal defects, may be shipped in cartons. The relaxation in pack requirements will help maximize producer returns.