# Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Modification of the Handling Regulation for Area No. 2
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Interim rule with request for comments. · Published 2013-01-02 · Effective 2013-01-03 · 78 FR 3
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-31513
- **Category:** marketing-order
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 78 FR 3
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 948
- **Publication date:** 2013-01-02
- **Effective date:** 2013-01-03
- **USDA docket:** Doc. No. AMS-FV-12-0043
## Abstract

This rule modifies the grade requirements for potatoes handled under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2 (order). The order regulates the handling of Irish potatoes grown in Colorado and is administered locally by the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee, Area No. 2 (Committee). This rule relaxes the minimum grade requirement for size B and 1-inch to 1\3/4\-inch diameter round, red-skinned potatoes handled under the Colorado potato marketing order from U.S. No. 1 to U.S. Commercial. This change is expected to facilitate the handling and marketing of the Area No. 2 potato crop, provide producers and handlers with increased returns, and supply consumers with increased potato purchasing options.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/01/02/2012-31513/irish-potatoes-grown-in-colorado-modification-of-the-handling-regulation-for-area-no-2)
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