[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
Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 232 / Monday, December 4, 1995 /
Rules and Regulations
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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
Tangerines.
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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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