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  <title><![CDATA[  Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida;  Extension and Modification of the Exemption for]]></title>
  <link>http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2003-12-10-03-30600</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final 
rule, without change, an interim final rule extending for one season 
the exemption for tree run citrus under the Florida citrus marketing 
order (order). The order regulates the handling of oranges, grapefruit, 
tangerines, and tangelos grown in Florida and is administered locally 
by the Citrus Administrative Committee (committee). This rule continues 
in effect an exemption for shipments of tree run citrus from grade, 
size, and assessment requirements for the 200304 season. This rule 
also continues in effect an increase in the limit on the amount of 
citrus a grower can ship from 1,500 boxes to 3,000 boxes per variety 
and requires growers to identify their containers with their name and 
address. The committee believes this action may be a way to increase 
fresh market shipments, develop new markets, and improve grower 
returns.
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  <pubDate>Wed, Dec 10 2003 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[  Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved  Information Collection]]></title>
  <link>http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2003-12-10-03-30599</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing 
Service's (AMS) intention to request approval from the Office of 
Management and Budget for an extension of a currently approved 
information collection for the Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements 
Under Regulations Under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 
1930, as amended.
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  <pubDate>Wed, Dec 10 2003 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[  Beef Promotion and Research: Certification and Nomination for the  Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board]]></title>
  <link>http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2003-12-10-03-30604</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ Notice is hereby given that the Department of Agriculture's 
(USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is accepting applications 
from State cattle producer organizations or associations and general 
farm organizations, as well as cattle or beef importer organizations, 
who desire to be certified to nominate producers or importers for 
appointment to vacant positions on the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and 
Research Board (Board). Organizations which have not previously been 
certified that are interested in submitting nominations must complete 
and submit an official application form to AMS. Previously certified 
organizations do not need to reapply. Notice is also given that 
vacancies will occur on the Board and that during a period to be 
established, nominations will be accepted from eligible organizations 
and individual importers.
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  <pubDate>Wed, Dec 10 2003 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[  United States Standards for Grades of Field Grown Leaf Lettuce]]></title>
  <link>http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2003-12-10-03-30603</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), prior to undertaking 
research and other work associated with creating an official grade 
standard, is soliciting comments on the petition to create the United 
States Standards for Grades of Field Grown Leaf Lettuce. At a recent 
meeting of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee, AMS was 
asked to review all the fresh fruit and vegetable grade standards for 
usefulness in serving the industry and identify commodities that may be 
better served if a grade standard was developed. As a result, AMS has 
noted that the industry is interested in the creation of standards for 
field grown leaf lettuce.
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  <pubDate>Wed, Dec 10 2003 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[  United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Celery ]]></title>
  <link>http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2003-12-10-03-30605</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) is establishing the United States Standards for 
Grades of Frozen Celery. USDA received a petition from a grower and a  processor of celery<br/> [[Page 68859]]<br/>
to create grade standards for frozen celery that will include a 
description of the product, style, sample unit size, grades, 
ascertaining the grade by sample, and ascertaining the grade by lot. 
The standard is intended to provide a common language for trade, and a 
means of measuring value in the marketing of frozen celery.
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  <pubDate>Wed, Dec 10 2003 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[  United States Standards for Grades of Greenhouse Tomatoes ]]></title>
  <link>http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2003-12-10-03-30602</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), prior to undertaking 
research and other work associated with revising official grade 
standards, is soliciting comments on the petition to revise the United 
States Standards for Grades of Greenhouse Tomatoes. At a recent meeting 
of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee, AMS was asked 
to review all fresh fruit and vegetable grade standards for usefulness 
in serving the industry. As a result, AMS has noted that the method for 
determining percentages of defects and size classifications for 
greenhouse tomatoes needs to be revised to stay in line with current 
marketing practices. Additionally, AMS is seeking comments regarding 
any other revisions that may be necessary to better serve the industry.
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  <pubDate>Wed, Dec 10 2003 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[  United States Standards for Grades of Sweet Potatoes ]]></title>
  <link>http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2003-12-10-03-30601</link>
  <description><![CDATA[ The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), prior to undertaking 
research and other work associated with revising an official grade 
standard, is soliciting comments on a possible revision to the United 
States Standards for Grades of Sweet Potatoes. At a recent meeting of 
the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee, AMS was asked to 
review all the fresh fruit and vegetable grade standards for usefulness 
in serving the industry. As a result, AMS has noted that the size 
requirements for sweet potatoes are complex and may be difficult to 
apply. Therefore, AMS is soliciting comments on the possible revision 
of the size requirements. Additionally, AMS is seeking comments 
regarding any other revisions that may be necessary to better serve the 
industry.
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  <pubDate>Wed, Dec 10 2003 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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