Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Temporary Relaxation of the Minimum Grade Requirement
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2006-08-02 · Effective 2006-08-03 · 71 FR 43641
Document
Document number
E6-12410
Federal Register citation
71 FR 43641
CFR reference
7 CFR 922
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rule with request for comments.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2006-08-02
Effective date
2006-08-03
USDA docket
Docket No. FV06-922-2 IFR
Abstract
This rule relaxes the minimum grade requirement prescribed under the Washington apricot marketing order for the 2006 shipping season only. The marketing order regulates the handling of fresh apricots grown in designated counties in the State of Washington, and is administered locally by the Washington Apricot Marketing Committee (Committee). This rule relaxes the minimum grade requirement for fresh apricots from Washington No. 1 grade to Washington No. 2 grade. This rule will enable handlers to ship more fruit into fresh market channels, taking into consideration hail damage caused to Washington apricots during the growing season. This change is expected to increase returns to producers and to make more fresh apricots available to consumers.