United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Vegetables, 43141-43142 [2010-18085]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 141 / Friday, July 23, 2010 / Notices filed under the FY 2011 Program by three lamb producers on behalf of lamb producers in Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming. A public hearing to review the merits of the petition will be held in Room 411–P, of Suite 400, Portals Office Building, 1250 Maryland Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20024, on July 21, 2010, at 11 a.m. ET. The Administrator will determine within 40 days whether or not increasing imports of lamb meat contributed importantly to a greater than 15-percent decrease in the production quantity of lambs compared to the average of the three preceding marketing years. If the determination is affirmative, producers who produce and market lambs in Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming will be eligible to apply to the Farm Service Agency for free technical assistance and cash benefits. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers Staff, FAS, USDA, by phone: (202) 720–0638, or (202) 690–0633; or by e-mail: tradeadjustment@fas.usda.gov; or visit the TAA for Farmers’ Web site: https:// www.fas.usda.gov/itp/taa. Dated: July 14, 2010. John D. Brewer, Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service. [FR Doc. 2010–17809 Filed 7–22–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Document Number AMS—FV–09–0028, FV–09–327] United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Vegetables Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible revisions to eighteen U.S. grade standards for frozen vegetables issued on or before July 22, 1985. AMS annually reviews its processed fruit and vegetable grade standards for suitability and has identified eighteen grade standards for frozen vegetables for possible revision. AMS is considering replacing the two term system with a single term to describe each quality level for the grade standards identified in this notice. The term using the letter grade would be retained, and the descriptive term WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:15 Jul 22, 2010 Jkt 220001 would be eliminated. For example, grade standards using the term ‘‘U.S. Grade A’’ or ‘‘U.S. Fancy’’ would be revised to use the single term ‘‘U.S. Grade A’’ and the terms ‘‘U.S. Grade B’’ or ‘‘U.S. Extra Standard’’ would be revised to use the single term ‘‘U.S. Grade B.’’ In addition miscellaneous changes would be made to update a number of references to licensed supplier addresses and incorporate updated terminology that reflects current marketing practices. AMS is seeking comments regarding these changes as well as any other possible revisions that may be necessary to better serve the industry. DATES: Comments must be received by September 21, 2010. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov or to Lydia E. Berry, Inspection and Standardization Section, Processed Products Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Room 0709 South Building, STOP 0247, Washington, DC 20250–0247; phone: (202) 720–5021; fax: (202) 690–1527. Comments should make reference to the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register and will be made available for public inspection at the above office during regular business hours. Please be advised that all comments submitted in response to this notice will be included in the record and will be made available to the public on the Internet via https:// www.regulations.gov. Also, the identity of the individuals or entities submitting the comments will be made public. The U.S. grade standards for frozen vegetables identified in this notice are available either at the above address or by accessing the AMS Web site at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/processed inspection. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lydia E. Berry, at the above address, by phone at 202–720–5021, or by e-mail Lydia.berry@ams.usda.gov. Section 203(c) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621–1627), as amended, directs and authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture ‘‘to develop and improve standards of quality, condition, quantity, grade and packaging and recommend and demonstrate such standards in order to encourage uniformity and consistency in commercial practices.’’ AMS is committed to carrying out this authority SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 43141 in a manner that facilitates the marketing of agricultural commodities and makes copies of official standards available upon request. The U.S. standards for frozen vegetables not connected with Federal marketing orders or U.S. import requirements no longer appear in the Code of Federal Regulations, but are maintained by AMS and are available on the Internet at https://www.ams.usda.gov/ processedinspection. AMS is considering revisions to these voluntary U.S. grade standards using procedures that appear in part 36, title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations (7 CFR part 36). Background AMS periodically reviews the processed fruit and vegetable grade standards for usefulness in serving the industry. AMS has identified eighteen grade standards covering various frozen vegetables for possible revision. Prior to undertaking detailed work developing the proposed revisions to these grade standards, AMS is soliciting comments on the possible changes and any other comments regarding these grade standards to better serve the industry. More recently developed grade standards use a single term, such as ‘‘U.S. Grade A’’ or ‘‘U.S. Grade B’’ to describe each level of quality within a grade standard. Older standards used a dual system, such as ‘‘U.S. Grade A’’ and ‘‘U.S. Fancy’’ to describe the same level of quality within a grade standard. For the grade standards in the table below, AMS is requesting comments on replacing the two term system of naming levels of quality with single letter grade designations. The terms ‘‘U.S. Fancy’’, ‘‘U.S. Extra Standard’’, and ‘‘U.S. Standard’’ would be removed and the terms ‘‘U.S. Grade A,’’ ‘‘U.S. Grade B,’’ and ‘‘U.S. Grade C,’’ would be used exclusively. These changes would conform to recent changes in other grade standards. AMS is also proposing editorial changes to these grade standards, providing updated addresses to obtain copies of the grade standards, and to remove specific addresses for licensed suppliers of color standards and inspection aids, and incorporate updated terminology that reflects current marketing practices. Contact information for current licensed suppliers is available on the Internet on the PPB Web site at: https://www.ams. usda.gov/processedinspection. These revisions will provide a format consistent with recent revisions of other grade standards. The following table summarizes the changes currently under consideration by AMS. E:\FR\FM\23JYN1.SGM 23JYN1 43142 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 141 / Friday, July 23, 2010 / Notices U.S. standards for grades of frozen Effective date Change level of quality designation to single term Asparagus ........................................................... Lima Beans ......................................................... June 30, 1974 .............. May 22, 1957 ............... Yes ............................... Yes ............................... Speckled Butter (Lima) Beans ............................ Carrots ................................................................. July 21, 1962 ............... February 28, 1974 ....... Yes ............................... Yes ............................... Corn, Whole Kernel ............................................. August 1, 1952 ............. Yes ............................... Corn on the Cob .................................................. July 27, 1970 ............... Yes ............................... Onion Rings, Breaded ......................................... October 17, 1959 ......... Yes ............................... Peas .................................................................... May 28, 1959 ............... Yes ............................... Peas and Carrots ................................................ Peppers, Sweet ................................................... March 20, 1955 ............ March 13, 1959 ............ Yes ............................... Yes ............................... Potatoes, French Fried ........................................ February 8, 1967 ......... Yes ............................... Squash (Cooked) ................................................ Squash (Summer) ............................................... Succotash ............................................................ October 15, 1953 ......... April 3, 1953 ................. March 6, 1959 .............. Yes ............................... Yes ............................... Yes ............................... Sweet Potatoes ................................................... Tomato Juice, Tomato Juice from Concentrate .. September 4, 1962 ...... July 22, 1985 ............... Yes ............................... No—Single terms currently used. Turnip Greens with Turnips ................................. Vegetables, Mixed ............................................... August 15, 1958 ........... May 24, 1954 ............... Yes ............................... Yes ............................... This notice provides for a 60-day period for interested parties to comment on the changes under consideration by AMS as well as any additional changes to the standards. Should AMS conclude that there is a need for any revisions of the grade standards; the proposed revisions will be published in the Federal Register with a request for comments in accordance with 7 CFR part 36. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621–1627. Dated: July 20, 2010. Rayne Pegg, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2010–18085 Filed 7–22–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is withdrawing a notice soliciting comments on the possible establishment of voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Refried Beans. After reviewing and considering industry input, the Agency has decided not to proceed further with this action. DATES: Effective Date: July 23, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lydia E. Berry, Inspection and Standardization Section, Processed Products Branch (PPB), Fruit and Vegetable Programs (FV), AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 0709, South Building; STOP 0247, Washington, DC 20250; phone: (202) 720–5021; fax: (202) 690–1527. SUMMARY: Background DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Agricultural Marketing Service [ Document No. AMS–FV–09–0049; FV–09– 329] United States Standards for Grades of Refried Beans Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice; withdrawal. AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:15 Jul 22, 2010 Jkt 220001 A trade association representing the processed food industry requested that USDA develop grade standards for canned refried beans to be used by the industry. AMS prepared a discussion draft of the proposed canned refried beans standards using information provided by the petitioner, and distributed copies to the trade association’s members for comments. Input from the trade association’s members was used to further develop the proposed grade standards. PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Other revisions proposed Update address for standards. Update address for standards. Remove address for color standard and inspection aid licensed supplier. Update address for standards. Update address for standards. Update terminology. Update address for standards. Update terminology. Update address for standards. Update terminology. Update address for standards. Update terminology. Update address for standards. Update terminology. Update address for standards. Update address for standards. Update terminology. Update address for standards. Remove address for color standard and inspection aid licensed supplier. Update terminology. Update address for standards. Update address for standards. Update address for standards. Update terminology. Update address for standards. Update address for standards. Remove address for color standard and inspection aid licensed supplier. Update address for standards. Update address for standards. Prior to undertaking additional research and other work associated with the establishment of official standards, a notice was published at 69 FR 40857 in the Federal Register soliciting comments on the proposed establishment of voluntary grade standards for canned refried beans. One comment was received from a food manufacturer as a result of that request. A copy of the comment is posted at https://www.regulations.gov and on the AMS Web site at: https://www.ams.usda. gov/processedinspection. The commenter favored the development of the grade standards if AMS increased its scope to include dehydrated refried beans. AMS then discussed the proposed expansion of the standards to include the dehydrated refried beans with the original petitioner, the National Food Processors Association, now known as the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA). The GMA informed AMS that the association no longer supported development of any standards for refried beans. One company still expressed interest in development of the grade standards or refried beans. However, additional input from the company was not forthcoming. E:\FR\FM\23JYN1.SGM 23JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 141 (Friday, July 23, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43141-43142]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-18085]

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

[Document Number AMS--FV-09-0028, FV-09-327]

United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Vegetables

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), prior to undertaking
research and other work associated with revising official grade
standards, is soliciting comments on the possible revisions to eighteen
U.S. grade standards for frozen vegetables issued on or before July 22,
1985. AMS annually reviews its processed fruit and vegetable grade
standards for suitability and has identified eighteen grade standards
for frozen vegetables for possible revision.
AMS is considering replacing the two term system with a single term
to describe each quality level for the grade standards identified in
this notice. The term using the letter grade would be retained, and the
descriptive term would be eliminated. For example, grade standards
using the term ``U.S. Grade A'' or ``U.S. Fancy'' would be revised to
use the single term ``U.S. Grade A'' and the terms ``U.S. Grade B'' or
``U.S. Extra Standard'' would be revised to use the single term ``U.S.
Grade B.'' In addition miscellaneous changes would be made to update a
number of references to licensed supplier addresses and incorporate
updated terminology that reflects current marketing practices.
AMS is seeking comments regarding these changes as well as any
other possible revisions that may be necessary to better serve the
industry.

DATES: Comments must be received by September 21, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on
the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov or to Lydia E. Berry,
Inspection and Standardization Section, Processed Products Branch,
Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Room 0709 South
Building, STOP 0247, Washington, DC 20250-0247; phone: (202) 720-5021;
fax: (202) 690-1527. Comments should make reference to the date and
page number of this issue of the Federal Register and will be made
available for public inspection at the above office during regular
business hours. Please be advised that all comments submitted in
response to this notice will be included in the record and will be made
available to the public on the Internet via https://www.regulations.gov.
Also, the identity of the individuals or entities submitting the
comments will be made public. The U.S. grade standards for frozen
vegetables identified in this notice are available either at the above
address or by accessing the AMS Web site at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/processedinspection.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lydia E. Berry, at the above address,
by phone at 202-720-5021, or by e-mail Lydia.berry@ams.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 203(c) of the Agricultural Marketing
Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621-1627), as amended, directs and authorizes
the Secretary of Agriculture ``to develop and improve standards of
quality, condition, quantity, grade and packaging and recommend and
demonstrate such standards in order to encourage uniformity and
consistency in commercial practices.'' AMS is committed to carrying out
this authority in a manner that facilitates the marketing of
agricultural commodities and makes copies of official standards
available upon request. The U.S. standards for frozen vegetables not
connected with Federal marketing orders or U.S. import requirements no
longer appear in the Code of Federal Regulations, but are maintained by
AMS and are available on the Internet at https://www.ams.usda.gov/processedinspection.
AMS is considering revisions to these voluntary U.S. grade
standards using procedures that appear in part 36, title 7 of the Code
of Federal Regulations (7 CFR part 36).

Background

AMS periodically reviews the processed fruit and vegetable grade
standards for usefulness in serving the industry. AMS has identified
eighteen grade standards covering various frozen vegetables for
possible revision. Prior to undertaking detailed work developing the
proposed revisions to these grade standards, AMS is soliciting comments
on the possible changes and any other comments regarding these grade
standards to better serve the industry.
More recently developed grade standards use a single term, such as
``U.S. Grade A'' or ``U.S. Grade B'' to describe each level of quality
within a grade standard. Older standards used a dual system, such as
``U.S. Grade A'' and ``U.S. Fancy'' to describe the same level of
quality within a grade standard.
For the grade standards in the table below, AMS is requesting
comments on replacing the two term system of naming levels of quality
with single letter grade designations. The terms ``U.S. Fancy'', ``U.S.
Extra Standard'', and ``U.S. Standard'' would be removed and the terms
``U.S. Grade A,'' ``U.S. Grade B,'' and ``U.S. Grade C,'' would be used
exclusively. These changes would conform to recent changes in other
grade standards. AMS is also proposing editorial changes to these grade
standards, providing updated addresses to obtain copies of the grade
standards, and to remove specific addresses for licensed suppliers of
color standards and inspection aids, and incorporate updated
terminology that reflects current marketing practices. Contact
information for current licensed suppliers is available on the Internet
on the PPB Web site at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/processedinspection.
These revisions will provide a format consistent with recent revisions
of other grade standards. The following table summarizes the changes
currently under consideration by AMS.

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Change level of quality
U.S. standards for grades of frozen Effective date designation to single Other revisions proposed
term
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Asparagus............................. June 30, 1974............ Yes...................... Update address for standards.
Lima Beans............................ May 22, 1957............. Yes...................... Update address for standards.
Remove address for color standard and
inspection aid licensed supplier.
Speckled Butter (Lima) Beans.......... July 21, 1962............ Yes...................... Update address for standards.
Carrots............................... February 28, 1974........ Yes...................... Update address for standards.
Update terminology.
Corn, Whole Kernel.................... August 1, 1952........... Yes...................... Update address for standards.
Update terminology.
Corn on the Cob....................... July 27, 1970............ Yes...................... Update address for standards.
Update terminology.
Onion Rings, Breaded.................. October 17, 1959......... Yes...................... Update address for standards.
Update terminology.
Peas.................................. May 28, 1959............. Yes...................... Update address for standards.
Update terminology.
Peas and Carrots...................... March 20, 1955........... Yes...................... Update address for standards.
Peppers, Sweet........................ March 13, 1959........... Yes...................... Update address for standards.
Update terminology.
Potatoes, French Fried................ February 8, 1967......... Yes...................... Update address for standards.
Remove address for color standard and inspection aid
licensed supplier.
Update terminology.
Squash (Cooked)....................... October 15, 1953......... Yes...................... Update address for standards.
Squash (Summer)....................... April 3, 1953............ Yes...................... Update address for standards.
Succotash............................. March 6, 1959............ Yes...................... Update address for standards.
Update terminology.
Sweet Potatoes........................ September 4, 1962........ Yes...................... Update address for standards.
Tomato Juice, Tomato Juice from July 22, 1985............ No--Single terms Update address for standards.
Concentrate. currently used. Remove address for color standard and inspection aid
licensed supplier.
Turnip Greens with Turnips............ August 15, 1958.......... Yes...................... Update address for standards.
Vegetables, Mixed..................... May 24, 1954............. Yes...................... Update address for standards.
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This notice provides for a 60-day period for interested parties to
comment on the changes under consideration by AMS as well as any
additional changes to the standards. Should AMS conclude that there is
a need for any revisions of the grade standards; the proposed revisions
will be published in the Federal Register with a request for comments
in accordance with 7 CFR part 36.

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

Dated: July 20, 2010.
Rayne Pegg,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-18085 Filed 7-22-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-02-P

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