# Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Temporary Suspension of Container Regulations
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Interim final rule with request for comments. · Published 2006-04-05 · Effective 2006-04-06 · 71 FR 16979
## Document
- **Document number:** 06-3240
- **Category:** marketing-order
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 71 FR 16979
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 922
- **Publication date:** 2006-04-05
- **Effective date:** 2006-04-06
- **USDA docket:** Docket No. FV06-922-1 IFR
## Abstract

This rule suspends the container regulations prescribed under the Washington apricot marketing order for the 2006 shipping season only. The marketing order regulates the handling of fresh apricots grown in designated counties in the State of Washington, and is administered locally by the Washington Apricot Marketing Committee (Committee). This relaxation of the regulations provides the apricot industry with increased marketing flexibility by allowing handlers to pack and ship apricots in any size, shape, or type of container. The Committee recommended a temporary suspension of the container regulations so that it can thoroughly evaluate the impact the relaxation has on the apricot industry prior to taking any action for subsequent seasons.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/04/05/06-3240/apricots-grown-in-designated-counties-in-washington-temporary-suspension-of-container-regulations)
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