Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Temporary Suspension of Proviso for Exporting Juice and Juice Concentrate; Establishment of Regulations for Handler Diversion

This interim final rule implements provisions of the Federal tart cherry marketing order (order) by establishing regulations concerning handler diversion, including diversion credit for exempt uses, and by defining certain terms relating to exemptions. In addition, this rule temporarily suspends language in a provision of the order which would result in allowing handlers to receive diversion credit for exporting juice and juice concentrate to eligible countries for the 1997-98 crop year only. Handlers handling cherries harvested in a regulated district may fulfill any restricted percentage requirement when volume regulation is in effect by diverting cherries or cherry products rather than by placing them in an inventory reserve.