# Irish Potatoes Grown in Washington; Modifications of the Rules and Regulations
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Affirmation of interim rule as final rule. · Published 2011-08-09 · Effective 2011-08-10 · 76 FR 48713
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-20124
- **Category:** marketing-order
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 76 FR 48713
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 946
- **Publication date:** 2011-08-09
- **Effective date:** 2011-08-10
- **USDA docket:** Doc. No. AMS-FV-11-0024
## Abstract

The Department of Agriculture is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that extended the one-year suspension of the minimum quality, maturity, pack, marking, and inspection requirements prescribed for russet potato varieties under the Washington potato marketing order for the 2011-2012 and subsequent fiscal periods. The interim rule also extended the reporting requirement for russet potato handlers for the purpose of obtaining information necessary for administering the marketing order. This change is expected to reduce overall industry expenses and increase net returns to producers and handlers while allowing the industry the opportunity to continue exploring alternative marketing strategies.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/08/09/2011-20124/irish-potatoes-grown-in-washington-modifications-of-the-rules-and-regulations)
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