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 1997-01-08 · Effective 1997-01-09 · 62 FR 1032
Document
Document number
97-279
Federal Register citation
62 FR 1032
CFR reference
7 CFR 33
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
trade
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
1997-01-08
Effective date
1997-01-09
USDA docket
Docket No. FV96-33-1 FIR
Abstract
The Department of Agriculture (Department) is adopting as a final rule, with appropriate modifications, the provisions of an interim final rule relaxing 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.