Regulations Issued Under the Export Apple and Pear Act; Relaxation of Grade Requirements for Apples and Pears Shipped to Pacific Ports of Russia
trade · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 1996-09-26 · Effective 1996-09-27 · 61 FR 50421
Document
Document number
96-24663
Federal Register citation
61 FR 50421
CFR reference
7 CFR 33
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rule with request for comments.
Category
trade
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
1996-09-26
Effective date
1996-09-27
USDA docket
Docket No. FV-96-33-1 IFR
Abstract
This document relaxes the minimum grade requirements issued under the Export Apple and Pear Act for U.S.-grown apples and pears shipped to Pacific ports of Russia. Container marking provisions also are relaxed for such shipments. These changes are designed to develop Eastern Russia as an export market for apples and pears. This rule was recommended by the Northwest Horticultural Council (Council), an organization representing the Northwest fruit industry.