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Two comments expressed that the
standards appear to read that moldy
stems would be classified under the
other comments section of a certificate
during an inspection, but would not be
scored against the U.S. No. 1 grade. The
basic requirements of the U.S. No. 1 and
U.S. No. 2 grades state that, ‘‘The vines
shall not be brittle and shall be free from
decay; and free from damage by mold or
any other means.’’ and ‘‘The vines shall
not be brittle and shall be free from
decay; and free from serious damage by
mold or other means.’’ respectively.
Therefore, moldy stems would be scored
as a defect in all U.S. grades of TOV.
One comment requested that a color
section similar to how color is handled
in the U.S. Standards for Grades of
Fresh Tomatoes be added in order to
provide additional guidance during the
inspection process. The growing,
ripening, and handling practices of TOV
are very different from fresh tomatoes.
Further, the proposed maturity
requirements also require a color break
of not less than ten percent. Therefore,
a separate color section would not be
necessary for TOV.
Finally one commenter stated that
they would use these new standards for
trade purposes. The proposed TOV
standards would provide a common
language for trade and a means of
measuring value in the marketing of this
commodity. The official grade of a lot of
TOV covered by these standards will be
determined by the procedures set forth
in the Regulations Governing
Inspection, Certification, and Standards
of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Other
Products (Sec. 51.1 to 51.61).
This notice provides a 60-day
comment period for interested parties to
comment on the proposed United States
Standards for Grades of Tomatoes on the
Vine.
(Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621–1627.)
Dated: February 12, 2007.
Lloyd C. Day,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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[Docket # AMS–FV–2007–0005; FV–06–313]
United States Standards for Grades of
Winter Pears
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice; withdrawal.
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DATES:
Effective Date: February 16,
2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Vincent J. Fusaro, Standardization
Section, Fresh Products Branch, (202)
720–2185. The United States Standards
for Grades of Pineapples are available
either through the address cited above
or by accessing the Fresh Products
Branch Web site at: https://
www.ams.usda.gov/standards/
stanfrfv.htm.
Background
AMS had identified the United States
Standards for Grades of Winter Pears for
possible revisions. The revision would
delete § 51.1309, Condition after storage
or transit, which states that ‘‘decay,
scald or other deterioration which may
have developed on pears after they have
been in storage or transit shall be
considered as affecting condition and
not the grade.’’ The standards were
published on September 10, 1955.
On November 2, 2006, AMS
published a notice in the Federal
Register (71 FR 64478) soliciting
comments on a possible revision to the
United States Standards for Grades of
Winter Pears. The comments are
available by accessing AMS, Fresh
Products Branch Web site at: https://
www.ams.usda.gov/fv/
fpbdocketlist.htm. The comment period
ended January 2, 2007. During that
sixty-day comment period, twenty-two
comments were submitted. All opposed
a revision. The commenters generally
felt that the current standard has been
in place for many years and still is
useful.
After reviewing and considering the
comments received, AMS has decided
not to proceed with the action.
(Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621–1627.)
Agricultural Marketing Service
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing
Service (AMS) is withdrawing the
notice soliciting comments on its
proposal to amend the voluntary United
States Standards for Grades of Winter
Pears. After reviewing and considering
the comments received, the agency has
decided not to proceed with this action.
Dated: February 12, 2007.
Lloyd C. Day,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Docket AMS-FV-2007-0005; FV-06-313]
United States Standards for Grades of Winter Pears
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; withdrawal.
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SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is withdrawing the
notice soliciting comments on its proposal to amend the voluntary
United States Standards for Grades of Winter Pears. After reviewing and
considering the comments received, the agency has decided not to
proceed with this action.
DATES: Effective Date: February 16, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vincent J. Fusaro, Standardization
Section, Fresh Products Branch, (202) 720-2185. The United States
Standards for Grades of Pineapples are available either through the
address cited above or by accessing the Fresh Products Branch Web site
at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/standards/stanfrfv.htm.
Background
AMS had identified the United States Standards for Grades of Winter
Pears for possible revisions. The revision would delete Sec. 51.1309,
Condition after storage or transit, which states that ``decay, scald or
other deterioration which may have developed on pears after they have
been in storage or transit shall be considered as affecting condition
and not the grade.'' The standards were published on September 10,
1955.
On November 2, 2006, AMS published a notice in the Federal Register
(71 FR 64478) soliciting comments on a possible revision to the United
States Standards for Grades of Winter Pears. The comments are available
by accessing AMS, Fresh Products Branch Web site at: https://
www.ams.usda.gov/fv/fpbdocketlist.htm. The comment period ended January
2, 2007. During that sixty-day comment period, twenty-two comments were
submitted. All opposed a revision. The commenters generally felt that
the current standard has been in place for many years and still is
useful.
After reviewing and considering the comments received, AMS has
decided not to proceed with the action.
(Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.)
Dated: February 12, 2007.
Lloyd C. Day,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. E7-2728 Filed 2-15-07; 8:45 am]
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