other · US Department of Agriculture · Rule · Published 2006-09-06 · Effective 2007-09-01 · 71 FR 52403
Document
Document number
E6-14719
Federal Register citation
71 FR 52403
CFR reference
7 CFR 800
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Agriculture
Publication date
2006-09-06
Effective date
2007-09-01
Abstract
We are revising the United States Standards for Soybeans to change the minimum test weight per bushel (TW) from a grade determining factor to an informational factor. As an informational factor, TW will be reported on official certificates unless requested otherwise. If the applicant requests that TW not be determined, soybean TW will not be determined and not reported on the official certificate. We also are changing the reporting requirements for TW in soybeans from whole and half pounds with a fraction of a half pound disregarded to reporting to the nearest tenth of a pound. Additionally, we are clarifying the reporting requirements for TW in canola. These changes will further help to ensure market-relevant standards and grades and clarify reporting requirements.