# Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Modification of the Handling Regulation for Area No. 2
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Affirmation of interim rule as final rule. · Published 2013-04-23 · Effective 2013-04-24 · 78 FR 23829
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-09472
- **Category:** marketing-order
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 78 FR 23829
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 948
- **Publication date:** 2013-04-23
- **Effective date:** 2013-04-24
- **USDA docket:** Doc. No. AMS-FV-12-0043
## Abstract

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that modified the grade requirements for potatoes handled under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. The interim rule relaxed the minimum grade requirement for size B and 1-inch to 1\3/4\-inch diameter round, red- skinned potatoes handled under the 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/2013/04/23/2013-09472/irish-potatoes-grown-in-colorado-modification-of-the-handling-regulation-for-area-no-2)
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