Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Suspension of Handling Regulations
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2013-10-23 · Effective 2013-10-24 · 78 FR 62963
Document
Document number
2013-24900
Federal Register citation
78 FR 62963
CFR reference
7 CFR 922
Type
Rule
Action
Interim rule with request for comments.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2013-10-23
Effective date
2013-10-24
USDA docket
Doc. No. AMS-FV-13-0040
Abstract
This rule suspends the minimum grade, size, quality, maturity, and inspection requirements prescribed under the Washington apricot marketing order (order) for the remainder of the 2013-2014 fiscal period and subsequent fiscal periods. The order regulates the handling of apricots grown in designated counties in Washington and is administered locally by the Washington Apricot Marketing Committee (Committee). This rule follows a suspension of the handling regulations that was enacted in the 2012-2013 fiscal period, and is expected to reduce overall industry expenses and increase net returns to growers and handlers.