Fresh Prunes Grown in Washington and Oregon; Handling Requirement Revision; Fruits; Import Regulations; Fresh Prune Import Requirements
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 1996-08-07 · Effective 1996-09-06 · 61 FR 40956
Document
Document number
96-20035
Federal Register citation
61 FR 40956
CFR reference
7 CFR 924
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
1996-08-07
Effective date
1996-09-06
USDA docket
Docket No. FV95-924-1FR
Abstract
This final rule changes the effective period of the handling regulations in effect for shipments of fresh prunes grown in specified counties of Washington and in Umatilla County, Oregon under Marketing Order No. 924 to coincide with the domestic shipping season. This final rule also establishes grade, size, and quality requirements for prune variety plums (fresh prunes) imported into the United States. The import requirements are issued pursuant to the authority in section 8e of the amended Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937.