# 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** · Final rule. · Published 1997-01-08 · Effective 1997-01-09 · 62 FR 1032
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-279
- **Category:** trade
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 1032
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 33
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/01/08/97-279/regulations-issued-under-the-export-apple-and-pear-act-relaxation-of-grade-requirements-for-apples)
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