# Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas and Imported Oranges; Change in Size Requirements for Oranges
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Interim rule with request for comments. · Published 2014-02-28 · Effective 2014-03-01 · 79 FR 11297
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-04603
- **Category:** marketing-order
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 79 FR 11297
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 906
- **Publication date:** 2014-02-28
- **Effective date:** 2014-03-01
- **USDA docket:** Doc. No. AMS-FV-14-0009
## Abstract

This rule relaxes the minimum size currently prescribed for oranges under the marketing order for oranges and grapefruit grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas (order). The order is administered locally by the Texas Valley Citrus Committee (Committee). The corresponding change in the orange import regulation is required under section 8e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. This rule relaxes the minimum size requirement for oranges from 2-6/16 inches to 2-3/16 inches in diameter. This rule will provide additional oranges to meet market demand, helping to maximize fresh shipments.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/02/28/2014-04603/oranges-and-grapefruit-grown-in-lower-rio-grande-valley-in-texas-and-imported-oranges-change-in-size)
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