# Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Temporary Relaxation of the Minimum Grade Requirement
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Interim final rule with request for comments. · Published 2006-08-02 · Effective 2006-08-03 · 71 FR 43641
## Document
- **Document number:** E6-12410
- **Category:** marketing-order
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 71 FR 43641
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 922
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/08/02/E6-12410/apricots-grown-in-designated-counties-in-washington-temporary-relaxation-of-the-minimum-grade)
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