Oranges Grown in the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas and Imported Oranges; Suspension of Regulations for Domestic and Imported Oranges
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 1995-06-29 · Effective 1995-07-01 · 60 FR 33677
Document
Document number
95-15858
Federal Register citation
60 FR 33677
CFR reference
7 CFR 906
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; suspension.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
1995-06-29
Effective date
1995-07-01
USDA docket
Docket No. FV-95-906-1FR
Abstract
This rule suspends the handling regulations for oranges grown in the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas and the orange import regulations for the period July 1 through August 31 indefinitely. Currently, the effective period for both domestic and imported oranges is January 1 through December 31 of each year. The purpose of the suspension is to remove unnecessary handling regulations applicable to shipments of Texas oranges for the two month period July and August. The suspension of regulations applicable to imported oranges is necessary under section 8e of the amended Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937.