Washington, DC, USA
January 2, 2013

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 1 (Wednesday, January 2, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 3-5]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-31513]

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
7 CFR Part 948[Doc. No. AMS-FV-12-0043; FV12-948-1 IR]

Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Modification of the Handling Regulation for Area No. 2

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA
ACTION: Interim rule with request for comments.

SUMMARY: This rule modifies the grade requirements for potatoes handled under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2 (order). The order regulates the handling of Irish potatoes grown in Colorado and is administered locally by the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee, Area No. 2 (Committee). This rule relaxes the minimum grade requirement for size B and 1-inch to 13/4-inch diameter round, red-skinned potatoes handled under the Colorado potato marketing order from U.S. No. 1 to U.S. Commercial. This change is expected to facilitate the handling and marketing of the Area No. 2 potato crop, provide producers and handlers with increased returns, and supply consumers with
increased potato purchasing options.

DATES: Effective January 3, 2013; comments received by March 4, 2013 will be considered prior to issuance of a final rule.

Full notice

Website: http://www.ams.usda.gov

Published: January 2, 2013