[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 232 (Monday, December 4, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 62172-62181]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-29462]




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Part III





Department of Agriculture





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Agricultural Marketing Service



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7 CFR Part 29, et al.



Removal of U.S. Grade Standards and Other Selected Regulations; Interim 
Final Rule

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

7 CFR Parts 29, 31, 32, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 58, 70, and 160

[Docket Number FV-95-303]


Removal of U.S. Grade Standards and Other Selected Regulations

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Interim final rule with request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This rule will remove most of the voluntary U.S. grade 
standards and other selected regulations covering a number of 
agricultural commodities (dairy products, tobacco, wool, mohair, fresh 
and processed fruits and vegetables, livestock, meats and meat 
products, eggs, and poultry and rabbit products) from the Code of 
Federal Regulations (CFR). These are an accumulation of regulations 
which have been developed for more than 75 years to facilitate the 
marketing of agricultural commodities by providing a uniform language 
which may be used to describe the quality of various agricultural 
commodities as valued in the marketplace. The voluntary standards and 
all subsequent revisions or new standards will be made available in a 
separate publication, except for wool and mohair standards. These 
standards and related regulations will be removed from the CFR and will 
no longer be available since there is no demand for services pertaining 
to wool or mohair. This regulatory action is being taken as part of the 
National Performance Review program to eliminate unnecessary 
regulations and improve those that remain in force.
    In carrying out this responsibility, the Administrator of the 
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), will ensure that proposed, new or 
revised voluntary standards will appear in the ``Notices'' section of 
the Federal Register and that the public will have an opportunity to 
comment. AMS will maintain the existing numbering system in the 
voluntary standards. The standards for the various commodities will 
continue to be administered by each commodity division within AMS.

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 4, 1995. Comments must be received by February 
2, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments 
concerning this interim final rule. Comments must be submitted in 
duplicate, signed, include the address of the sender, and should bear 
reference to the date and page number of this issue of the Federal 
Register. Commentors are encouraged to include definitive information 
which explains and supports the sender's views. Written comments may be 
mailed to Eric Forman, Deputy Director, Fruit and Vegetable Division, 
USDA, AMS, Room 2085-S, P.O. Box 96456, Washington, DC 20090-6456.
    Comments will be available for public inspection during regular 
business hours in Room 2085-South Building; 14th Street and 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, D.C.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Forman (202) 690-0262.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This regulatory action is being taken as 
part of the National Performance Review program to eliminate 
unnecessary regulations and improve those that remain in force.

Executive Order 12866

    The Department of Agriculture (Department) is issuing this rule in 
conformance with Executive Order 12866.

Executive Order 12778

    This rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12778, Civil 
Justice Reform. This rule is not intended to have preemptive effect 
with respect to any State or local laws, regulations, or policies 
unless they present an irreconcilable conflict with this rule. This 
rule is not intended to have retroactive effect. There are no 
administrative procedures which must be exhausted prior to any judicial 
challenge to this rule or the application of its provisions.

Effect on Small Entities

    This action was reviewed under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) 
(5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). The Administrator of (AMS) has determined that 
this action will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities. Although this action will remove 
provisions from the CFR, small entities should see no changes as the 
standards will be administered under the direction of the Administrator 
to ensure public input to their formulation and convenient availability 
to those who want copies of the standards.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    In accordance with the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 
the information collection requirements contained in the provisions to 
be amended have been previously approved by the Office of Management 
and Budget.

Background

    The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized under various statutes 
to provide Federal grading/certification services and to develop and 
establish efficient marketing methods and practices of agricultural 
commodities. The ultimate goal being to facilitate the efficient 
marketing of agricultural commodities and enable consumers to obtain 
the quality of products they desire at a reasonable cost. For more than 
75 years, AMS has facilitated the marketing of agricultural commodities 
by developing official U.S. grade standards which provide a uniform 
language that may be used to describe the characteristics of more than 
450 commodities as valued by the marketplace. These standards are 
widely used in private contracts, government procurement, marketing 
communication and, for some commodities, consumer information.
    Although use of most of the U.S. standards is voluntary, they have 
through the years been promulgated as regulations and codified in the 
CFR. Rapid changes in consumer preferences, together with associated 
changes in commodity characteristics, processing technology, and 
marketing practices have outpaced the revision or issuance of 
regulations. As a result, industry and the marketplace have been in 
some instances burdened with outdated trading language. The President's 
regulatory review initiative has provided the impetus to develop new 
approaches to meet more effectively the needs of U.S. industry, 
government agencies, and consumers and still reduce the regulatory 
burden. To meet this initiative, regulations that are currently in the 
CFR which could be administered under the authority of AMS are being 
removed from the CFR. With respect to the official grade standards, 
this includes all the standards except those which are currently in the 
rulemaking process, incorporated by reference in marketing orders/
agreements appearing at 7 CFR Parts 900 through 999, or those used to 
implement government price support. Those grade standard regulations 
will continue to appear in the CFR, although the text will also be 
available as AMS standards along with all other grade standards, except 
for wool and mohair standards. These standards and related regulations 
will be removed from the CFR and will no longer be available since 
there is no demand for services pertaining to wool or mohair.
    This rule eliminates selected regulations which encompass 
approximately 1,200 pages of the CFR 

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covering: Standards for dairy products; tobacco standards; wool 
standards; mohair standards; U.S. and consumer standards for fresh 
fruits, vegetables, nuts and other special products; uniform grade 
nomenclature; specifications for the classification of damaged or 
repaired packages of fresh fruits and vegetable; standards for 
inspection of variables; standards for determination of fill weights; 
standards for processed fruits and vegetables and related products; 
livestock, meats, prepared meats and meat products; standards for 
grades and weight classes for shell eggs; classes, standards and grades 
for poultry products and rabbit products; and, standards for naval 
stores.
    Separated by Division, the following is an outline of those 
standards or other regulations being removed from the CFR, those that 
will remain in the CFR and the reason they are not being removed.

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                  Administered by the Tobacco Division                  
                                                                        
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7 Part 29                   Tobacco Inspection                          
                                                                        
                                  Standards Being Removed From CFR      
                                                                        
CFR Section                                     Title                   
                                                                        
29.3251-3401                Official Standard Grades for Maryland       
                             Broadleaf Tobacco.                         
29.4251-4391                Official Standard Grades for Pennsylvania   
                             Seedleaf Tobacco.                          
29.4501-4656                Official Standard Grades for Ohio Cigar-Leaf
                             Tobacco.                                   
29.5251-5386                Official Standard Grades for Puerto Rican   
                             Cigar-Filler Tobacco.                      
29.5501-5656                Official Standard Grades for Connecticut    
                             Valley Cigar-Binder Tobacco.               
29.6001-6161                Official Standard Grades for Wisconsin Cigar-
                             Binder Tobacco.                            
29.6251-6411                Official Standard Grades for Connecticut    
                             Valley Shade-Grown Cigar-Wrapper Tobacco.  
29.6501-6661                Official Standard Grades for Georgia and    
                             Florida Shade-Grown Cigar-Wrapper Tobacco. 
                                                                        
                            Standards Being Retained in CFR Because They
                                            are Currently               
                               Referenced in Government Price Support   
                                               Programs                 
                                                                        
29.1001-1225                Official Standard Grades for Flue-Cured     
                             Tobacco.                                   
29.2251-2481                Official Standard Grades for Virginia Fire- 
                             Cured Tobacco.                             
29.2501-2696                Official Standard Grades for Kentucky and   
                             Tennessee Fire-Cured and Foreign-Grown Fire-
                             Cured Tobacco.                             
29.3001-3182                Official Standard Grades for Burley Tobacco.
29.3501-3686                Official Standard Grades for Dark Air-Cured 
                             Tobacco.                                   
7 CFR 160                   Regulations and Standards For Naval Stores. 
                                                                        
                                  Standards Being Removed From CFR      
                                                                        
        CFR Section                             Title                   
                                                                        
160.301-305                 Standards                                   
                            Appendix A to Part 160--Standard            
                             Specifications for Spirits of Turpentine.  
                            Appendix B to Part 160--Colorimetric        
                             Specifications for U.S. Rosin Standards    
                             (Master Cubes XA, XB, and XC).             
                                                                        
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             Administered by the Livestock and Seed Division            
                                                                        
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7 Part 31                   Wool Standards.                             
                                                                        
                                Standards Being Removed From the CFR    
                                                                        
31.0-16                     Official Standards of the United States for 
                             grades of wool.                            
31.100-116                  Official Standards of the United States for 
                             grades of wool top.                        
31.200-201                  Definitions.                                
31.202-204                  Methods for determining Grade of Wool.      
31.300-302                  Methods for determining grade of wool top.  
31.400-402                  Samples representative of official grade    
                             standards of the United States for wool and
                             wool top.                                  
7 Part 32                   Mohair Standards.                           
32.1                        Official Standards of the United States for 
                             grades of grease mohair.                   
32.100                      Official Standards of the United States for 
                             grades of mohair top.                      
32.200-201                  Definitions.                                
32.202-205                  Methods for determining grade of grease     
                             mohair.                                    
32.300-302                  Methods for determining grade of mohair top.
32.400-403                  Samples representative of official grade    
                             standards of the United States for grease  
                             mohair.                                    
 7 Part 53                  Livestock (Grading, Certification, and      
                             Standards).                                
                            Subpart B--Standards.                       
53.120-124                  Vealers and slaughter calves.               
53.130-136                  Slaughter lambs, yearlings, and sheep.      
53.150-159                  Swine.                                      
53.208-212                  Cattle.                                     
 7 Part 54                  Meats, Prepared Meats, and Meat Products    
                             (Grading, Certification, and Standards).   
                            Subpart B-- Standards.                      
54.112-117                  Veal and calf carcasses.                    
54.121-127                  Lamb, yearling mutton, and mutton carcasses.
54.131-137                  Pork carcasses.                             
                            Regulations Being Retained in CFR Because   
                             They Provide Operational Regulations.      
7 Part 53                   Livestock (Grading, Certification, and      
                             Standards).                                
                            Subpart A--Regulations.                     
53.1-53.2                   Definitions.                                
53.3                        Administration.                             
53.4-17                     Service.                                    

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53.18-19                    Charges for Service.                        
53.20-21                    Miscellaneous.                              
7 Part 54                   Meats, Prepared Meats, and Meat Products    
                             (Grading, Certification, and Standards).   
                            Subpart A--Regulations.                     
54.1-2                      Definitions.                                
54.3                        Administration.                             
54.4-18                     Service.                                    
54.19-26                    Appeal service.                             
54.27-28                    Charges for service.                        
54.29-31                    Miscellaneous.                              
                                                                        
                             Standards Being Temporarily Retained in the
                                             CFR Because                
                                  They Are Currently in Rulemaking      
                                                                        
7 Part 53                   Livestock (Grading, Certification, and      
                             Standards).                                
                            Subpart B--Standards                        
53.201-206                  Cattle                                      
7 Part 54                   Meats, Prepared Meats, and Meat Products    
                             (Grading, Certification, and Standards).   
                            Subpart B--Standards.                       
54.102-107                  Carcass beef.                               
                                                                        
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                  Administered by the Poultry Division                  
                                                                        
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7 Part 56                   Grading of Shell Eggs and U.S. Standards,   
                             Grades, and Weight Classes for Shell Eggs  
                                                                        
                                  Standards Being Removed From CFR      
                                                                        
        CFR Section                             Title                   
                                                                        
                            Subpart B--(Reserved)                       
56.200-234                  Subpart C--United States Standards, Grades, 
                             and Weight Classes for Shell Eggs.         
                            Regulations Being Retained in CFR Because   
                             They Provide Operational Regulations, etc. 
56.1-177                    Subpart A--Grading of Shell Eggs.           
7 Part 70                   Voluntary Grading of Poultry Products and   
                             Rabbit Products and U.S. Classes,          
                             Standards, and Grades.                     
                                                                        
                                  Standards Being Removed From CFR      
                                                                        
        CFR Section                             Title                   
                                                                        
70.200-271                  Subpart B--United States Classes, Standards,
                             and Grades for Poultry.                    
70.300-332                  Subpart C--United States Classes, Standards,
                             and Grades for Rabbits.                    
                            Regulations Being Retained in CFR Because   
                             They Provide Operational Regulations.      
70.1-110                    Subpart A--Grading of Poultry Products and  
                             Rabbit Products.                           
                                                                        
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 Administered by the Fresh Products Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Division
                                                                        
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7 Part 51                   Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Other Products 
                             (Inspection, Certification, and Standards) 
                                                                        
                                  Standards Being Removed From CFR      
51.100-299                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts and Other
                             Special Products Uniform Grade             
                             Nomenclature.                              
51.300-339                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Apples.                                 
51.340-354                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Apples for Processing.                  
51.355-374                  Subpart--United States Standards for Fresh  
                             Shelled Lima Beans for Processing.         
51.375-399                  Subpart--United States Standards for Beets. 
51.400-424                  Subpart--United States Consumer Standards   
                             for Italian Sprouting Broccoli.            
51.425-449                  Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Broccoli for Processing.                   
51.450-474                  Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Cabbage.                                   
51.495-519                  Subpart--United States Consumer Standards   
                             for Fresh Carrots.                         
51.520-539                  Subpart--United States Standards for Collard
                             Greens or Broccoli Greens.                 
51.540-559                  Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Cauliflower.                               
51.810-834                  Subpart--United States Consumer Standards   
                             for Husked Corn on the Cob.                
51.835-859                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Sweet Corn.                             
51.860-879                  Subpart--United States Standards for Berries
                             for Processing.                            
51.925-974                  Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Grapefruit (California and Arizona).       
51.975-999                  Subpart--United States Consumer Standards   
                             for Fresh Kale.                            
51.1030-1054                Subpart--United States Standards for Mustard
                             Greens and Turnip Greens.                  
51.1055-1084                Subpart--United States Standards for Common 
                             Green Onions.                              
51.1085-1139                Subpart--United States Standards for Oranges
                             (California and Arizona).                  
51.1345-1374                Subpart--United States Standards for Pears  
                             for Canning.                               
51.1375-1399                Subpart--United States Standards for Fresh  
                             Peas.                                      
51.1465-1484                Subpart--United States Standards for Sweet  
                             Peppers for Processing.                    
51.1485-1519                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Pineapples.                             
51.1600-1629                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Sweetpotatoes.                          
51.1630-1659                Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Shallots (Bunched).                        
51.1660-1684                Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Sweetpotatoes for Canning or Freezing.     
51.1685-1709                Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Sweetpotatoes for Dicing or Pulping.       
51.1710-1729                Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Raspberries for Processing.                
51.1730-1749                Subpart--United States Standards for Spinach
                             Leaves (Fresh).                            
51.1750-1769                Subpart--United States Consumer Standards   
                             for Fresh Spinach Leaves.                  
51.1770-1809                Subpart--United States Standards for        
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51.1930-1949                Subpart--United States Standards for Green  
                             Tomatoes for Processing.                   
51.1950-1969                Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Currants for Processing.                   
51.1970-1994                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Watermelons.                            
51.2025-2049                Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Blueberries for Processing.                
51.2050-2074                Subpart--United States Consumer Standards   
                             for Brussels Sprouts.                      
51.2150-2189                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Grapes for Processing and Freezing.     
51.2190-2219                Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Eggplant.                                  
51.2220-2249                Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Cucumbers.                                 
51.2250-2274                Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Brussels Sprouts.                          
51.2310-2334                Subpart--United States Consumer Standards   
                             for Fresh Parsnips.                        
51.2360-2394                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Topped Carrots.                         
51.2395-2424                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Radishes.                               
51.2425-2454                Subpart--United States Consumer Standards   
                             for Fresh Turnips.                         
51.2455-2484                Subpart--United States Standards for Bunched
                             Carrots.                                   
51.2485-2509                Subpart--United States Standards for Carrots
                             With Short Trimmed Tops.                   
51.2510-2539                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Lettuce.                                
51.2585-2609                Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Dandelion Greens.                          
51.2610-2645                Subpart--United States Standards for Turnips
                             or Rutabagas.                              
51.2670-2695                Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Southern Peas.                             
51.2696-2709                Subpart--United States Standards for Spinach
                             for Processing.                            
51.2775-2794                Subpart--United States Consumer Standards   
                             for Fresh Cranberries.                     
51.2795-2829                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Lemons.                                 
51.2860-2879                Subpart--United States Standards for Beet   
                             Greens.                                    
51.2880-2890                Subpart--United States Standards for Spinach
                             Plants.                                    
51.2891-2899                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Bunched Spinach.                        
51.2900-2924                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Sweet Anise.                            
51.2976-2999                Subpart--United States Standards for Italian
                             Type Tomatoes for Canning.                 
51.3000-3029                Subpart--United States Standards for Seed   
                             Potatoes.                                  
51.3030-3049                Subpart--United States Standards for Fresh  
                             Cranberries for Processing.                
51.3085-3114                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Christmas Trees.                        
51.3115-3144                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Strawberries.                           
51.3170-3194                Subpart--United States Consumer Standards   
                             for Beet Greens.                           
51.3220-3239                Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Cauliflower for Processing.                
51.3240-3269                Subpart--United States Standards for Snap   
                             Beans for Processing.                      
51.3270-3294                Subpart--United States Standards for Sweet  
                             Peppers.                                   
51.3295-3309                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Romaine.                                
51.3310-3344                Subpart--United States Standards for Grade  
                             Evaluation of Tomatoes for Processing.     
51.3345-3364                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Greenhouse Tomatoes.                    
51.3365-3384                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Sweet Corn for Processing.              
51.3385-3409                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Mushrooms.                              
51.3435-3454                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Mushrooms for Processing.               
51.3455-3474                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Greenhouse Leaf Lettuce.                
51.3475-3499                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Blueberries.                            
51.3500-3519                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Brazil Nuts in the Shell.               
51.3520-3534                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Mixed Nuts in the Shell.                
51.3535-3554                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Endive, Escarole, or Chicory.           
51.3555-3584                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Bunched Italian Sprouting Broccoli.     
51.3585-3609                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Southern Peas for Processing.           
51.3610-3634                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of American (Eastern Type) Bunch Grapes.   
51.3635-3664                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Okra for Processing.                    
51.3665-3694                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Rhubarb (Field-Grown).                  
51.3695-3719                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Fresh Freestone Peaches for Canning,    
                             Freezing, or Pulping.                      
51.3720-3739                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Fresh Asparagus.                        
51.3785-3804                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Globe Artichokes.                       
51.3805-3828                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Lima Beans.                             
51.3829-3854                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Snap Beans.                             
51.3855-3879                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Greenhouse Cucumbers.                   
51.3880-3899                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Garlic.                                 
51.3900-3929                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Horseradish Roots.                      
51.3930-3944                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Kale.                                   
51.3945-3954                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Okra.                                   
51.3955-3979                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Creole Onions.                          
51.3980-3999                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Onion Sets.                             
51.4000-4009                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Parsley.                                
51.4010-4029                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Parsnips.                               
51.4030-4049                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Fall and Winter Type Squash and Pumpkin.
51.4050-4074                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Summer Squash.                          
51.4075-4094                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Green Asparagus for Processing.         
51.4095-4119                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Beets for Processing.                   
51.4120-4139                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Cabbage for Processing.                 
51.4140-4169                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Carrots for Processing.                 
51.4170-4189                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Cucumbers for Pickling.                 
51.4190-4209                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Onions for Processing.                  
51.4210-4239                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Fresh Shelled Peas for Canning or       
                             Freezing.                                  
51.4240-4269                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Gladiolus Corms (Bulbs).                
51.4270-4289                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Dewberries and Blackberries.            

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51.4290-4319                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Juice Grapes (European or Vinifera      
                             Type).                                     
51.4320-4339                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Raspberries.                            
51.4340-4359                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Red Sour Cherries for Manufacture.      
51.4360-4379                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Sweet Cherries for Canning or Freezing. 
51.4380-4399                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Sweet Cherries, for Export for Sulphur  
                             Brining.                                   
51.4400-4414                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of American (Eastern Type) Bunch Grapes for
                             Processing and Freezing.                   
51.4415-4434                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Growers' Stock Strawberries for         
                             Manufacture.                               
51.4435-4454                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Washed and Sorted Strawberries for      
                             Freezing.                                  
51.4455-4474                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Asparagus Plumosus.                     
51.4475-4504                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Cut Peonies in the Bud.                 
51.4505-4574                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Tomato Plants.                          
51.4575-5999                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Potatoes for Chipping                   
                            Other Regulations Being Removed.            
51.6000-6005                Subpart--United States Specifications for   
                             the Classification of Damaged or Repaired  
                             Packages of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.   
                            Regulations Being Retained in CFR Because   
                             They Provide Operational Regulations.      
51.1-99                     Subpart-Regulations.                        
                                                                        
                            Standards Being Retained in CFR Because They
                                            are Currently               
                              Referenced in Marketing Orders/Agreements 
                                                                        
51.475-494                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Cantaloups.                             
51.560-594                  Subpart--United States Standards for Celery.
51.595-619                  Subpart--United States Consumer Standards   
                             for Celery Stalks.                         
51.620-679                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Grapefruit (Texas and States Other Than 
                             Florida, California, and Arizona).         
51.680-749                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Oranges (Texas and States Other Than    
                             Florida, California, and Arizona).         
51.750-809                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Florida Grapefruit.                     
51.880-924                  Subpart--U.S. Standards for Grades of Table 
                             Grapes (European or ViniferaType).         
51.1000-1029                Subpart--United States Standards for Persian
                             (Tahiti) Limes.                            
51.1140-1209                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Florida Oranges and Tangelos.           
51.1210-1234                Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Peaches.                                   
51.1260-1299                Subpart--United States Standards for Summer 
                             and Fall Pears.                            
51.1300-1344                Subpart--United States Standards for Winter 
                             Pears.                                     
51.1400-1429                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Pecans in the Shell.                    
51.1430-1464                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Shelled Pecans.                         
51.1520-1539                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Fresh Plums and Prunes.                 
51.1540-1574                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Potatoes.                               
51.1575-1599                Subpart--United States Consumer Standards   
                             for Potatoes.                              
51.1810-1854                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Florida Tangerines.                     
51.1855-1899                Subpart--United States Standards for Fresh  
                             Tomatoes.                                  
51.1900-1929                Subpart--United States Consumer Standards   
                             for Fresh Tomatoes.                        
51.1995-2024                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Filberts in the Shell.                  
51.2075-2104                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Almonds in the Shell.                   
51.2105-2149                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Shelled Almonds.                        
51.2275-2309                Subpart--United States Standards for Shelled
                             English Walnuts (Juglans Regia).           
51.2335-2359                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Kiwifruit.                              
51.2540-2554                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Pistachio Nuts in the Shell.            
51.2555-2584                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Shelled Pistachio Nuts.                 
51.2646-2669                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             for Sweet Cherries.                        
51.2830-2859                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Onions (Other Than Bermuda-Granex-Grano 
                             and Creole Types).                         
51.2925-2944                Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Apricots.                                  
51.2945-2975                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Walnuts in the Shell.                   
51.3050-3084                Subpart--United States Standards for Florida
                             Avocados.                                  
51.3145-3169                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Nectarines.                             
51.3195-3219                Subpart--United States Standards for Bermuda-
                             Granex-Grano Type Onions.                  
51.3410-3434                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Potatoes for Processing.                
51.3740-3784                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Honey Dew and Honey Ball Type Melons.   
                                                                        
                            Standards Being Retained in CFR Because They
                                            are Currently               
                               Referenced in Government Price Support   
                                               Programs                 
                                                                        
51.1235-1259                Subpart--United States Standards for Cleaned
                             Virginia Type Peanuts in the Shell.        
51.2710-2729                Subpart--United States Standards for Shelled
                             Runner Type Peanuts.                       
51.2730-2749                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Shelled Spanish Type Peanuts.           
51.2750-2774                Subpart--United States Standards for Shelled
                             Virginia Type Peanuts.                     
                                                                        
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   Administered by the Processed Products Branch, Fruit and Vegetable   
                                Division                                
                                                                        
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7 Part 52                   Processed Fruits and Vegetables, Processed  
                             Products thereof, and Certain Other        
                             Processed Food Products.                   
                                                                        
                                  Standards Being Removed From CFR      
                                                                        
        CFR Section                             Title                   
52.201-220                  Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Inspection by Variables.                   
52.221-300                  Subpart--United States Standards for        
                             Determination of Fill Weights (and         
                             Attachments).                              
52.301-330                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Apple Juice.                     
52.331-360                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Applesauce.                      
52.361-380                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Apples.                          
52.381-410                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Asparagus.                       
52.411-440                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Dried Beans.                     

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52.441-470                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Green Beans and Canned Wax Beans.
52.471-500                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Lima Beans.                      
52.501-520                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Lima Beans.                      
52.521-550                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Beets.                           
52.551-580                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Blackberries, and Other Similar  
                             Berries such as Boysenberries, Dewberries, 
                             and Loganberries.                          
52.581-610                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Blueberries.                     
52.611-630                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Blueberries.                     
52.631-650                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Broccoli.                        
52.651-670                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Brussels Sprouts.                
52.671-700                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Carrots.                         
52.701-720                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Carrots.                         
52.741-770                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Sulfured Cherries.                      
52.821-850                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Sweet Cherries.                  
52.851-880                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Cream Style Corn.                
52.881-910                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Whole Kernel (or Whole Grain)    
                             Corn.                                      
52.911-930                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Whole Kernel (or Whole Grain)    
                             Corn.                                      
52.931-950                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Corn-on-the-Cob.                 
52.951-1000                 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Cranberry Sauce.                 
52.1021-1050                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Dried Figs.                             
52.1051-1080                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Fruit Cocktail.                  
52.1081-1110                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Fruit Jelly.                            
52.1111-1140                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Fruit Preserves (or Jams).              
52.1141-1170                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Grapefruit.                      
52.1171-1220                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Grapefruit.                      
52.1221-1250                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Grapefruit Juice.                       
52.1251-1280                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Grapefruit and Orange for Salad. 
52.1281-1310                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Grapefruit Juice and Orange Juice (or   
                             Orange Juice and Grapefruit Juice).        
52.1311-1340                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Concentrated Blended Grapefruit  
                             Juice and Orange Juice.                    
52.1341-1370                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Grape Juice.                     
52.1371-1390                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Leafy Greens.                    
52.1391-1420                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Extracted Honey.                        
52.1421-1450                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Concentrate for Lemonade.        
52.1451-1480                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Orange Marmalade.                       
52.1481-1510                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Mushrooms.                       
52.1531-1550                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Olive Oil.                              
52.1551-1610                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Orange Juice.                           
52.1611-1640                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Pears.                           
52.1641-1660                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Field Peas and Canned Black-eye  
                             Peas.                                      
52.1681-1710                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Pickles.                                
52.1711-1740                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Pineapple.                       
52.1741-1760                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Pineapple.                       
52.1761-1780                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Pineapple Juice.                 
52.1781-1810                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Plums.                           
52.1811-1840                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned White Potatoes.                  
52.1871-1900                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Raspberries.                     
52.1901-1940                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Spinach.                         
[Reserved]                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Spinach.                         
52.1941-1960                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Cooked Squash.                   
52.1961-1980                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Squash (Summer Type).            
52.1981-2010                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Strawberries.                    
52.2011-2040                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Succotash.                       
52.2041-2070                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Sweetpotatoes.                   
52.2071-2100                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Tangerine Juice.                 
52.2101-2130                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Tomato Catsup.                          
52.2131-2160                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Mixed Vegetables.                
52.2161-2190                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Apples.                          
52.2191-2280                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Chili Sauce.                            
52.2281-2320                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Peas.                            
52.2341-2370                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Dehydrated (Low Moisture) Apples.       
52.2371-2390                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Tomato Sauce.                           
52.2391-2420                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen French Fried Potatoes.           
52.2421-2450                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Peeled Potatoes.                        
52.2451-2480                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Concentrated Sweetened Grape     
                             Juice.                                     
52.2481-2500                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Dried Apples.                           
52.2501-2520                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Peas and Carrots.                
52.2521-2540                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Concentrate of Limeade.          
52.2541-2560                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Asparagus.                       
52.2561-2600                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Clingstone Peaches.              
52.2601-2640                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Freestone Peaches.               
52.2641-2680                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned and Canned Solid-Pack Apricots.  
52.2681-2740                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Pimentos.                        
52.2741-2800                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Pumpkin and Canned Squash.       
52.2801-2820                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Apple Butter.                           
52.2821-2860                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Kadota Figs.                     
52.2861-2910                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Comb Honey.                             

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52.2911-2930                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Plums.                           
52.2931-2950                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Concentrated Tangerine Juice for        
                             Manufacturing.                             
52.2951-3000                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Sauerkraut.                      
52.3001-3040                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Sweet Peppers.                   
52.3041-3060                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Onions.                          
52.3061-3100                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Peanut Butter.                          
52.3101-3160                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Sugarcane Sirup.                        
52.3161-3180                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Sweet Cherries.                  
52.3231-3280                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Dehydrated Low-Moisture Prunes.         
52.3281-3310                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Hominy.                          
52.3311-3330                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Raspberries.                     
52.3331-3420                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Okra.                            
52.3421-3450                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Tomatoes and Okra and Canned Okra
                             and Tomatoes.                              
52.3451-3510                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Bulk Sauerkraut.                        
52.3511-3550                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Peas.                            
52.3551-3580                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Peaches.                         
52.3581-3620                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Squash (Summer Type).            
52.3621-3650                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Tomato Juice.                           
52.3651-3730                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Sugarcane Molasses.                     
52.3731-3750                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Turnip Greens with Turnips.      
52.3831-3870                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Fruits for Salads.               
52.3871-3910                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Dehydrated, Low-Moisture Apricots.      
52.3911-3950                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Dehydrated, Low-Moisture Peaches.       
52.3951-4020                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Concentrated Lemon Juice for            
                             Manufacturing.                             
52.4021-4060                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Grapes.                          
52.4061-5000                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Breaded Onion Rings.             
52.5001-5040                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Sweetpotatoes.                   
52.5041-5080                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Tomato Paste.                           
52.5081-5160                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Tomato Puree (Tomato Pulp).      
52.5161-5200                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Tomatoes.                        
52.5201-5240                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Concentrated Tomato Juice.              
52.5241-5360                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Speckled Butter (Lima) Beans.    
52.5361-5440                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Melon Balls.                     
52.5441-5480                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Green Olives.                           
52.5481-5520                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Lemon Juice.                     
52.5521-5600                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Apricots.                        
52.5601-5760                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Dried Prunes.                    
52.5761-5800                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Dried Apricots.                         
52.5801-5840                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Dried Peaches.                          
52.5841-5880                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Dried Pears.                            
52.5881-5960                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Berries.                         
52.5961-6000                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Table Maple Sirup.                      
52.6001-6040                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Succotash.                       
52.6041-6080                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Refiner's Sirup.                        
52.6081-6200                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Leafy Greens.                    
52.6201-6240                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Peas and Carrots.                
52.6241-6280                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Solid-Pack Apricots.             
52.6281-6320                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Cranberries.                     
52.6321-6400                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Concentrated Apple Juice.        
52.6401-6440                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes.             
52.6441-6460                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Pork and Beans.                  
52.6461-6570                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Baked Beans.                     
52.6571-6582                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Celery.                          
                                                                        
                            Regulations Being Retained in CFR Because   
                             They Provide Operational Regulations.      
52.1-200                    Subpart--Regulations Governing Inspection   
                             and Certification.                         
                             Standards Being Temporarily Retained in CFR
                              Because They are Currently in Rulemaking. 
                                                                        
52.721-729                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Cauliflower.                     
52.1511-1520                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Okra.                            
52.1661-1674                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Field Peas and Frozen Black-eye  
                             Peas.                                      
52.2321-2334                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Green Beans and Frozen Wax Beans.
                                                                        
                            Standards Being Retained in CFR Because They
                                            are Currently               
                              Referenced in Marketing Orders/Agreements 
                                                                        
52.771-784                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Red Tart Pitted Cherries.        
52.801-812                  Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Frozen Red Tart Pitted Cherries.        
52.1001-1011                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Dates.                                  
52.1841-1858                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Processed Raisins.                      
52.3181-3188                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Dried Prunes.                           
52.3751-3830                Subpart--United States Standards for Grades 
                             of Canned Ripe Olives.                     
                                                                        
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                                 Administered by the Dairy Division     
                                                                        
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7 Part 58                   Grading and Inspection, General             
                             Specifications for Approved Plants and     
                             Standards for Grades of Dairy Products.    
                                                                        
                                  Standards Being Removed From CFR      
        CFR Section                             Title                   
                                                                        

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58.2425-2454                Subpart G--United States Standards for      
                             Grades of Whipped Butter.                  
58.2455-2464                Subpart H--United States Standards for      
                             Grades of Bulk American Cheese.            
58.2475-2500                Subpart J--United States Standards for      
                             Grades of Colby Cheese.                    
58.2501-2524                Subpart K--United States Standards for      
                             Grades of Cheddar Cheese.                  
58.2550-2569                Subpart M--United States Standards for      
                             Grades of Nonfat Dry Milk (Roller Process).
58.2570-2600                Subpart N--United States Standards for      
                             Grades of Swiss Cheese, Emmentaler Cheese. 
58.2601-2620                Subpart O--United States Standards for Dry  
                             Whey.                                      
58.2621-2650                Subpart P--United States Standards for      
                             Grades of Butter.                          
                            Subpart Q--United States Standards for      
                             Grades of Dry Buttermilk and               
58.2651-2675                Dry Buttermilk Product.                     
58.2676-2700                Subpart R--United States Scorched Particle  
                             Standards for Dry Milks.                   
58.2701-2725                Subpart S--United States Standards for      
                             Grades of Dry Whole Milk.                  
                            Subpart T--United States Sediment Standards 
                             for Milk and Milk                          
58.2726-2749                Products.                                   
58.2800-2824                Subpart V--United States Standards for      
                             Grades of Edible Dry Casein (Acid).        
                                                                        
                            Regulations Being Retained in CFR Because   
                             They Provide Operational Requirements      
                                                                        
 58.1-99                    Subpart A--Regulations Governing the        
                             Inspection and Grading Services of         
                             Manufactured or Processed Dairy Products.  
58.100-2424                 Subpart B--General Specifications for Dairy 
                             Plants Approved for USDA Inspection and    
                             Grading Service.                           
                                                                        
                             Standards Being Temporarily Retained in CFR
                              Because They are Currently in Rulemaking  
                                                                        
58.2465-2474                Subpart I--United States Standards for      
                             Grades of Monterey (Monterey Jack) Cheese. 
58.2525-2549                Subpart L--United States Standards for      
                             Grades of Nonfat Dry Milk (Spray Process). 
58.2750-2799                Subpart U--United States Standards for      
                             Instant Nonfat Dry Milk.                   
                            Regulations Being Retained in CFR in        
                             Accordance With the Agricultural Marketing 
                             Act.                                       
58.2825-2827                Subpart W--United States Department of      
                             Agriculture Standard for Ice Cream.        
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    To ensure that standards will be developed, issued, and revised in 
accordance with procedures that continue to ensure a fair and open 
process, all new and proposed revisions to existing AMS standards will 
be published in the Federal Register as a ``Notice'' with adequate time 
for public comment. A final version of the standards will also be 
published in the Federal Register as a notice (in addition to 
continuing to be made available by AMS).
    In developing or revising existing grade standards, the 
Administrator must first determine that a new or revised standard is 
needed to facilitate trade in a particular commodity. Second, because 
use of the standards is voluntary, there must be demonstrated interest 
and support from the affected industry or other interested parties. And 
third, the standards must be practical to use.
    Initial requests for development or revision of a standard may come 
from the industry, trade or consumer groups, State departments of 
agriculture, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or others. Once a 
request has been received, AMS will coordinate procedures to gather 
information needed to move forward with the new or revised standard. 
After this process is completed, a notice of proposed standards change 
will be published in the Federal Register to solicit comment from any 
interested parties (normally 30 to 60 days). After evaluating the 
comments received from interested parties, AMS will determine whether 
to proceed, develop a new proposal, or terminate the process. The 
public will be informed through a press release and a notice in the 
Federal Register.
    In addition to publication in the Federal Register, the AMS 
commodity program that handles the commodity will distribute copies of 
each standard on request as a pamphlet or other means under the 
direction of the Administrator of AMS.
    Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, it is also found and determined upon good 
cause that it is impracticable, unnecessary, and contrary to the public 
interest to give preliminary notice prior to putting this rule into 
effect and that good cause exists for not postponing the effective date 
of this rule until 30 days after publication in the Federal Register 
because: (1) The standards are voluntary; (2) No changes are being made 
to the standards by this docket; (3) New procedures have been drafted 
for developing new and revising existing U.S. standards which will 
provide an improved form of delivery standards for those who use U.S. 
standards to trade; and (4) This is in-line with the President's 
regulatory review initiative.

List of Subjects

7 CFR Part 29

    Administrative practice and procedure, Advisory committees, 
Government publications, Imports, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Tobacco.

7 CFR Part 31

    Wool.

7 CFR Part 32

    Mohair.

7 CFR Part 51

    Agricultural commodities, Food grades and standards, Fruits, Nuts, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Trees, Vegetables.

7 CFR Part 52

    Food grades and standards, Food labeling, Frozen foods, Fruit 
juices, Fruits, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vegetables.

7 CFR Part 53

    Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Sheep.

7 CFR Part 54

    Food grades and standards, Food labeling, Meat and meat products.

7 CFR Part 56

    Eggs and egg products, Food grades and standards, Food labeling, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

7 CFR Part 58

    Dairy products, Food grades and standards, Food labeling, Reporting 
and recordkeeping requirements.

7 CFR Part 70

    Food grades and standards, Food labeling, Poultry and poultry 
products, Rabbits and rabbit products, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

7 CFR Part 160

    Administrative practice and procedure, Advertising, Forests and 
forest products, Labeling, Packaging and containers, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 7 CFR chapter I is 
amended as follows: 

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PART 29--TOBACCO INSPECTION

    1. The authority citation for 7 CFR Part 29 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 511b, 511r.


Secs. 29.3251-29.3401, 29.4251-29.6661  [Removed]

    2. In part 29, Subpart C--Standards, Secs. 29.3251 through 29.3401 
and Secs. 29.4251 through 29.6661 and their undesignated centerheadings 
are removed.

PART 31--WOOL STANDARDS

    3. Under the authority of 7 U.S.C. 415c, 1621-1627, Part 31 is 
removed.

PART 32--MOHAIR STANDARDS

    4. Under the authority of 7 U.S.C. 415c, 1621-1627, Part 32 is 
removed.

PART 51--FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND OTHER PRODUCTS 1, 2 
(INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION, AND STANDARDS)

    \1\ Among such other products are the following: Raw nuts, 
Christmas trees and evergreens; flowers and flower bulbs; and onion 
sets.
    \2\ None of the requirements in the regulations of this part 
shall excuse failure to comply with any Federal, State, county, or 
municipal laws applicable to products covered in the regulations in 
this part.
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    5. The authority citation for 7 CFR Part 51 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.


Secs. 51.100-51.464, 51.495-51.556, 51.810-51.869, 51.952-51.986, 
51.1030-51.1109, 51.1345-51.1387, 51.1465-51.1510, 51.1600-51.1793, 
51.1930-51.1987, 51.2025-51.2062, 51.2150-51.2262, 51.2310-51.2322, 
51.2360-51.2534, 51.2585-51.2630, 51.2670-51.2701 51.2775-51.2821, 
51.2860-51.2908, 51.2976-51.3037, 51.3085-51.3124, 51.3170-51.3183, 
51.3220-51.3398, 51.3435-51.3734, 51.3785-51.6005  [Removed]

    6. In part 51, Secs. 51.100 through 51.464, Secs. 51.495 through 
51.556, Secs. 51.810 through 51.869, Secs. 51.925 through 51.986, 
Secs. 51.1030 through 51.1109, Secs. 51.1345 through 51.1387, 
Secs. 51.1465 through 51.1510, Secs. 51.1600 through 51.1793, 
Secs. 51.1930 through 51.1987, Secs. 51.2025 through 51.2062, 
Secs. 51.2150 through 51.2262, Secs. 51.2310 through 51.2322, 
Secs. 51.2360 through 51.2534, Secs. 51.2585 through 51.2630, 
Secs. 51.2670 through 51.2701, Secs. 51.2775 through 51.2821, 
Secs. 51.2860 through 51.2908, Secs. 51.2976 through 51.3037, 
Secs. 51.3085 through 51.3124, Secs. 51.3170 through 51.3183, 
Secs. 51.3220 through 51.3398, Secs. 51.3435 through 51.3734, and 
Secs. 51.3785 through 51.6005 and all their undesignated centerheadings 
and the subpart headings are removed.

PART 52--PROCESSED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, PROCESSED PRODUCTS 
THEREOF, AND CERTAIN OTHER PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS 3

    \3\ Among such other processed food products are the following: 
Honey; molasses, except for stockfeed; nuts and nut products, except 
oil; sugar (cane, beet, and maple); sirups (blended), sirups, except 
from grain; tea; cocoa; coffee; spices; condiments.
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    7. The authority citation for 7 CFR Part 52 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.


Secs. 52.201-52.711, 52.741-52.755, 52.821-52.963, 52.1021-52.1495, 
52.1531-52.1651, 52.1681-52.1821, 52.1871-52.2294, 52.2341-52.3172, 
52.3231-52.3743, 52.3831-52.6582  [Removed]

    8. In part 52, Secs. 52.201 through 52.711, Secs. 52.741 through 
52.755, Secs. 52.821 through 52.963, Secs. 52.1021 through 52.1495, 
Secs. 52.1531 through 52.1651, Secs. 52.1681 through 52.1821, 
Secs. 52.1871 through 52.2294, Secs. 52.2341 through 52.3172, 
Secs. 52.3231 through 52.3743, and Secs. 52.3831 through 52.6582 and 
all their undesignated centerheadings and the subpart headings are 
removed.

PART 53--LIVESTOCK (GRADING, CERTIFICATION, AND STANDARDS)

    9. The authority citation for 7 CFR Part 53 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.


Secs. 53.120-53.159, 53.208-53.212  [Removed]

    10. In part 53, Subpart B--Standards, Secs. 53.120 through 53.159, 
and Secs. 53.208 through 53.212 and their undesignated centerheadings 
are removed.

PART 54--MEATS, PREPARED MEATS, AND MEAT PRODUCTS (GRADING, 
CERTIFICATION, AND STANDARDS)

    11. The authority citation for 7 CFR Part 54 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.


Secs. 54.112-54.137  [Removed]

    12. In part 54, Subpart B--Standards, Secs. 54.112 through 54.137 
and their undesignated centerheadings are removed.

PART 56--GRADING OF SHELL EGGS AND U.S. STANDARDS, GRADES, AND 
WEIGHT CLASSES FOR SHELL EGGS

    13. The authority citation for 7 CFR Part 56 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.


Secs. 56.200-56.234  [Removed]

    14. In part 56, Subpart B--(Reserved) and Subpart C--United States 
Standards, Grades, and Weight Classes for Shell Eggs, Secs. 56.200 
through 56.234 and their undesignated centerheadings are removed.

PART 58--GRADING AND INSPECTION, GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR 
APPROVED PLANTS AND STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF DAIRY PRODUCTS 1

    \1\  Compliance with these standards does not excuse failure to 
comply with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic 
Act.
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    15. The authority citation for 7 CFR Part 58 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621--1627.


Secs. 58.2425-58.2435  [Removed and reserved]

    16. In part 58, Subpart G--United States Standards for Grades of 
Whipped Butter (Secs. 58.2425 through 58.2435) is removed and reserved.


Secs. 58.2455-58.246  [Removed and reserved]

    17. In part 58, Subpart H--United States Standards for Grades of 
Bulk American Cheese (Secs. 58.2455 through 58.2463) is removed and 
reserved.


Secs. 58.2475-58.248  [Removed and reserved]

    18. In part 58, Subpart J--United States Standards for Grades of 
Colby Cheese (Secs. 58.2475 through 58.2481) is removed and reserved.


Secs. 58.2501-58.250  [Removed and reserved]

    19. In part 58, Subpart K--United States Standards for Grades of 
Cheddar Cheese (Secs. 58.2501 through 58.2506) is removed and reserved.


Secs. 58.2550-58.2562  [Removed and reserved]

    20. In part 58, Subpart M--United States Standards for Grades of 
Nonfat Dry Milk (Roller Process) (Secs. 58.2550 through 58.2562) is 
removed and reserved.


Secs. 58.2570-58.2578  [Removed and reserved]

    21. In part 58, Subpart N--United States Standards for Grades of 
Swiss Cheese, Emmentataler Cheese (Secs. 58.2570 through 58.2578) is 
removed and reserved.


Secs. 58.2601-58.2611  [Removed and reserved]

    22. In part 58, Subpart O--United States Standards for Dry Whey 
(Secs. 58.2601 through 58.2611) is removed and reserved. 

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Secs. 58.2621-58.2635  [Removed and reserved]

    23. In part 58, Subpart P--United States Standards for Grades of 
Butter (Secs. 58.2621 through 58.2635) is removed and reserved.


Secs. 58.2651-58.2657  [Removed and reserved]

    24. In part 58, Subpart Q--United States Standards for Grades of 
Dry Buttermilk and Dry Buttermilk Product (Secs. 58.2651 through 
58.2657) is removed and reserved.


Secs. 58.2676-58.2678  [Removed and reserved]

    25. In part 58, Subpart R--United States Scorched Particle 
Standards for Dry Milks (Secs. 58.2676 through 58.2678) is removed and 
reserved.


Secs. 58.2701-58.2710  [Removed and reserved]

    26. In part 58, Subpart S--United States Standards for Grades of 
Dry Whole Milk (Secs. 58.2701 through 58.2710) is removed and reserved.


Secs. 58.2726-58.2732  [Removed and reserved]

    27. In part 58, Subpart T--United States Sediment Standards for 
Milk and Milk Products (Secs. 58.2726 through 58.2732) is removed and 
reserved.


Secs. 58.2800-58.2808  [Removed and reserved]

    28. In part 58, Subpart V--United States Standards for Grades of 
Edible Dry Casein (Acid) (Secs. 58.2800 through 58.2808) is removed and 
reserved.

PART 70--VOLUNTARY GRADING OF POULTRY PRODUCTS AND RABBIT PRODUCTS 
AND U.S. CLASSES, STANDARDS, AND GRADES

    29. The authority citation for 7 CFR Part 70 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621--1627.


Secs. 70.200-70.332  [Removed and reserved]

    30. In part 70, Subpart B--United States Classes, Standards, and 
Grades for Poultry and Subpart C--United States Classes, Standards and 
Grades for Rabbits, Secs. 70.200 through 70.332, their undesignated 
centerheadings and the subpart headings are removed and reserved.

PART 160--REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR NAVAL STORES

    31. The authority citation for 7 CFR Part 160 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 94, 1624.


Secs. 160.301-160.305  [Removed]

    32. In part 160, Secs. 160.301 through 160.305 and their 
undesignated centerheadings and Appendixes A and B are removed.

    Dated: November 27, 1995.
Lon Hatamiya,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 95-29462 Filed 12-1-95; 8:45 am]
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