# Regulations Issued Under the Export Apple and Pear Act; Relaxation of Grade Requirements for Apples and Pears Shipped to Pacific Ports of Russia
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Interim final rule with request for comments. · Published 1996-09-26 · Effective 1996-09-27 · 61 FR 50421
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-24663
- **Category:** trade
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 50421
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 33
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/09/26/96-24663/regulations-issued-under-the-export-apple-and-pear-act-relaxation-of-grade-requirements-for-apples)
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