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USDA/AMS is soliciting comments on the possible revisions to the United States standards for grades of okra


Washington, DC, USA
Febraury 9, 2012

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 27 (Thursday, February 9, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6772-6773]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-3029]

United States Standards for Grades of Okra
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Okra. AMS has been reviewing the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable grade standards for usefulness in serving the
industry. As a result, AMS has identified the United States Standards for Grades of Okra for possible revisions. AMS would remove the ``Unclassified'' category from the standards. AMS is seeking comments regarding this change as well as any other possible revisions
that may be necessary to better serve the industry.

DATES: Comments must be received by April 9, 2012.

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Published: February 9, 2012

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