# Irish Potatoes Grown in Washington; Temporary Change to the Handling Regulations and Reporting Requirements
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Interim rule with request for comments. · Published 2010-07-23 · Effective 2010-07-24 · 75 FR 43042
## Document
- **Document number:** 2010-18091
- **Category:** marketing-order
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 75 FR 43042
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 946
- **Publication date:** 2010-07-23
- **Effective date:** 2010-07-24
- **USDA docket:** Doc. No. AMS-FV-10-0052
## Abstract

This rule suspends, for the 2010-2011 season only, the minimum quality, maturity, pack, marking, and inspection requirements currently prescribed for russet potato varieties 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). During the suspension of the russet potato handling regulation, reports from handlers will be required for the purpose of obtaining information necessary to administer the marketing order. This rule is expected to reduce overall industry expenses and increase net returns to producers and handlers while allowing the industry the opportunity to explore alternative marketing strategies.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/07/23/2010-18091/irish-potatoes-grown-in-washington-temporary-change-to-the-handling-regulations-and-reporting)
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