[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 115 (Thursday, June 13, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 30031] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-14986] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Docket No. PY-95-002] Tentative Voluntary Poultry Grade Standards AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice; extension of test-market period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On June 12, 1995, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published a notice in the Federal Register (60 FR 30830) announcing a one-year test-market period for USDA grade identified raw ready-to-cook boneless-skinless poultry products without added ingredients, based on tentative grade standards. AMS is extending the test-market period beyond its scheduled end, June 12, 1996, until it makes a final determination about the tentative standards. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rex A. Barnes, Acting Chief, Grading Branch, Poultry Division, 202-720-3271. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 12, 1995, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published a notice in the Federal Register (60 FR 30830) announcing a one-year test-market period for USDA grade identified raw ready-to-cook boneless-skinless poultry products without added ingredients, based on tentative grade standards. The test-market period is scheduled to end June 12, 1996, after which AMS will evaluate the test results. If AMS decides to amend the current poultry grade standards, a proposal with comment period will be published in the Federal Register. To allow processors to continue grade identifying these products while the Agency evaluates test results, AMS has determined that it is appropriate to extend the test-market period until a final determination is made about the tentative grade standards. Dated: June 7, 1996. Kenneth C. Clayton, Acting Administrator. [FR Doc. 96-14986 Filed 6-12-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-02-P