Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Suspension of Handling Regulations
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2014-03-20 · Effective 2014-03-21 · 79 FR 15539
Document
Document number
2014-06084
Federal Register citation
79 FR 15539
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
2014-03-20
Effective date
2014-03-21
USDA docket
Doc. No. AMS-FV-13-0040
Abstract
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that suspended the handling regulations and inspection requirements prescribed under the marketing order for apricots grown in designated Counties in Washington (order). The interim rule suspended the minimum grade, size, quality, maturity, and inspection requirements of the order for the remainder of the 2013- 2014 fiscal period and subsequent fiscal periods. This rule is expected to reduce overall industry expenses and increase net returns to growers and handlers.