Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Proposed Amendments to Marketing Order

Docket Number: AMS-FV-14-0069

Effective: July 12, 2016

 

This final rule amends Marketing Order No. 989 (order), which regulates the handling of raisins produced from grapes grown in California. The amendments approved by producers in the referendum were proposed by the Raisin Administrative Committee (Committee) which is comprised of producers and handlers of raisins and responsible for the local administration of the order. The changes will allow the Committee to borrow from a commercial lending institution and authorize the establishment of a monetary reserve equal to up to one year's budgeted expenses. Allowing the Committee to utilize these customary business practices will help improve administration of the order.

 

Geronimo Quinones, Marketing Specialist, or Michelle P. Sharrow, Rulemaking Branch Chief

Marketing Order and Agreement Division

Fruit and Vegetable Program, AMS, USDA
1400 Independence Avenue SW., Stop 0237
Washington, DC 20250-0237

Fax: (202) 720-8938

E-mail: Geronimo.Quinones@ams.usda.gov or Michelle.Sharrow@ams.usda.gov