Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Temporary Suspension of Handling Regulations
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2013-04-25 · Effective 2013-04-26 · 78 FR 24331
Document
Document number
2013-09738
Federal Register citation
78 FR 24331
CFR reference
7 CFR 922
Type
Rule
Action
Affirmation of interim rule as final rule.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2013-04-25
Effective date
2013-04-26
USDA docket
Docket No. AMS-FV-12-0028
Abstract
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that temporarily suspended the handling regulations and inspection requirements prescribed under the marketing order for apricots grown in designated Counties in Washington. The interim rule suspended the minimum grade, size, quality, maturity, and inspection requirements for the 2012-2013 fiscal period. This change is expected to reduce overall industry expenses and increase net returns to producers and handlers.