Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas and Imported Oranges; Change in Size Requirements for Oranges
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2014-07-16 · Effective 2014-07-17 · 79 FR 41411
Document
Document number
2014-16638
Federal Register citation
79 FR 41411
CFR reference
7 CFR 906
Type
Rule
Action
Affirmation of interim rule as final rule.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2014-07-16
Effective date
2014-07-17
USDA docket
Doc. No. AMS-FV-14-0009
Abstract
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that relaxed the minimum size prescribed for oranges under the marketing order for oranges and grapefruit grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas (order) and the orange import regulation. The interim rule relaxed the minimum size requirement for domestic and import shipments from 2\6/16\ inches to 2\3/16\ inches in diameter. This rule provides additional oranges to meet market demand, helping to maximize fresh shipments.