81 FR 39596 - United States Standards for Grades of Canned Vegetables
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 117 (June 17, 2016)
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 117 (June 17, 2016)
| Page Range | 39596-39597 | |
| FR Document | 2016-14332 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 117 (Friday, June 17, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 39596-39597] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-14332] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 117 / Friday, June 17, 2016 / Proposed Rules [[Page 39596]] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR 52 [Document Number AMS-FV-15-0049, FV-16-332] United States Standards for Grades of Canned Vegetables AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposes to revise 18 U.S. grade standards for canned vegetables issued on or before August 3, 1998. AMS is proposing to replace the two-term grading system (dual nomenclature) with a single term to describe each quality level for the grade standards identified in this notice. Terms 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 term ``U.S. Grade A.'' Likewise, grade standards using the term ``U.S. Grade B'' or ``U.S. Extra Standard'' would be revised to use the single term ``U.S. Grade B.'' These changes would bring the grade standards in line with the present quality levels being marketed today and provide guidance in the effective use of these products. Editorial changes would also be made to the grade standards that conform to recent changes made in other grade standards. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 16, 2016. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted via the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or by mail to Dana N. White, Standardization Branch, Specialty Crops Inspection Division, Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 0709-South Building; STOP 0247, Washington, DC 20250; or fax (202) 690-1527. Copies of the proposed revised U.S. Standards for Grades are available at the Web site address cited above. All comments should reference the document number, date, and page number of this issue of the Federal Register. All comments will be posted without change, including any personal information provided. All comments submitted in response to this notice will be included in the public record and made available to the public on the Internet via http://www.regulations.gov and at the above address during regular business hours. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Dana N. White, at the address above, by phone (202) 720-5870; fax (202) 690-1527; or email: Dana.White@ams.usda.gov. Copies of the current U.S. standards for grades for the 18 canned vegetables covered by this Notice are available on the Internet at http://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/vegetables. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 203(c) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, 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 grades of fruits and 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 USDA, AMS, Specialty Crops Program and are available on the internet at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/vegetables. AMS is proposing revisions to these U.S. Standards for Grades using the procedures that appear in part 36 of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations (7 CFR part 36). Background: AMS periodically reviews the grade standards for usefulness in serving the industry. AMS has determined that changes to 18 grade standards covering various canned vegetables are required. 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 grade standards used dual nomenclature, such as ``U.S. Grade A'' and ``U.S. Fancy,'' ``U.S. Grade B'' and ``U.S. Extra Standard,'' and ``U.S. Grade C'' and ``U.S. Standard,'' to describe the same level of quality. 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. AMS is also proposing editorial changes to these grade standards, i.e., updating addresses to obtain copies of the grade standards, removing specific addresses for licensed suppliers of color standards and inspection aids, and updating Code of Federal Regulations references where applicable. Contact information for current licensed suppliers is available in the Fresh and Processed Equipment Catalog on the AMS Web site at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/how-purchase-equipment-and-visual-aids. These revisions will provide a format that is consistent with those of other grade standards (75 FR 43141). The following table summarizes the changes currently under consideration by AMS. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effective Change level of quality U.S. Standards for grades of canned date designation to single term Other revisions proposed ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Asparagus........................... 06/20/73 Yes......................... Update address for standards. Correct Standard of Identity citation. Beets............................... 08/03/98 Yes......................... Update address for standards. Carrots............................. 08/03/98 Yes......................... Update address for standards. [[Page 39597]] Chili Sauce......................... 10/20/53 Yes......................... Update address for standards. Corn, Cream Style................... 07/01/57 Yes......................... Update address for standards. Add Standard of Identity citation. Add Latin name. Hominy.............................. 03/10/58 Yes......................... Update address for standards. Leafy Greens........................ 09/01/73 Yes......................... Update address for standards. Add titles to Tables IV and V. Correct Standard of Identity citation. Okra................................ 07/08/57 Yes......................... Update address for standards. Okra and Tomatoes or Tomatoes and 12/24/57 Yes......................... Update address for Okra. standards. Onions.............................. 11/02/57 Yes......................... Update address for standards. Add titles for Tables II and III. Add Standard of Identity citation. Peas and Carrots.................... 07/20/70 Yes......................... Update address for standards. Peas, Field and Black-eye Peas...... 07/01/57 Yes......................... Update address for standards. Replace ``U.S. Grade D'' with ``Substandard.'' Pimientos........................... 10/23/67 Yes......................... Update address for standards. Pumpkin (Squash).................... 07/01/57 Yes......................... Update address for standards. Sauerkraut.......................... 05/13/63 Yes......................... Update address for standards. Spinach............................. 05/08/71 Yes......................... Update address for standards. Correct Standard of Identity citation. Squash (Summer Type)................ 05/25/59 Yes......................... Update address for standards. Succotash........................... 05/24/67 Yes......................... Update address for standards. Replace ``U.S. Grade D'' with ``Substandard.'' Put ``proportion of ingredients'' in outline form. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The proposed revisions to these grade standards would provide a common language for trade and better reflect the current marketing of fruits and vegetables. A 60-day period is provided for interested persons to submit comments on the proposed grade standards. Copies of the proposed revised standards are available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627. Dated: June 13, 2016. Dana Coale, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2016-14332 Filed 6-16-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-02-P
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Vol. 81, No. 117
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER ADDRESSES: Written comments may be Marketing Orders or U.S. import
contains notices to the public of the proposed submitted via the Internet at http:// requirements no longer appear in the
issuance of rules and regulations. The www.regulations.gov or by mail to Dana Code of Federal Regulations, but are
purpose of these notices is to give interested N. White, Standardization Branch, maintained by USDA, AMS, Specialty
persons an opportunity to participate in the Specialty Crops Inspection Division, Crops Program and are available on the
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural internet at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/
Marketing Service, U.S. Department of grades-standards/vegetables. AMS is
Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue proposing revisions to these U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SW., Room 0709-South Building; STOP Standards for Grades using the
0247, Washington, DC 20250; or fax procedures that appear in part 36 of
Agricultural Marketing Service (202) 690–1527. Copies of the proposed Title 7 of the Code of Federal
revised U.S. Standards for Grades are Regulations (7 CFR part 36).
7 CFR 52 available at the Web site address cited Background: AMS periodically
[Document Number AMS–FV–15–0049, FV–
above. All comments should reference reviews the grade standards for
16–332] the document number, date, and page usefulness in serving the industry. AMS
number of this issue of the Federal
has determined that changes to 18 grade
United States Standards for Grades of Register. All comments will be posted
standards covering various canned
Canned Vegetables without change, including any personal
vegetables are required. More recently
information provided. All comments
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, developed grade standards use a single
submitted in response to this notice will
USDA. term, such as ‘‘U.S. Grade A’’ or ‘‘U.S.
be included in the public record and
ACTION: Notice. Grade B,’’ to describe each level of
made available to the public on the
quality within a grade standard. Older
SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing Internet via http://www.regulations.gov
grade standards used dual
Service (AMS) of the Department of and at the above address during regular
nomenclature, such as ‘‘U.S. Grade A’’
Agriculture (USDA) proposes to revise business hours.
and ‘‘U.S. Fancy,’’ ‘‘U.S. Grade B’’ and
18 U.S. grade standards for canned FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ‘‘U.S. Extra Standard,’’ and ‘‘U.S. Grade
vegetables issued on or before August 3, Contact Dana N. White, at the address C’’ and ‘‘U.S. Standard,’’ to describe the
1998. AMS is proposing to replace the above, by phone (202) 720–5870; fax same level of quality. The terms ‘‘U.S.
two-term grading system (dual (202) 690–1527; or email: Dana.White@ Fancy,’’ ‘‘U.S. Extra Standard,’’ and
nomenclature) with a single term to ams.usda.gov. Copies of the current U.S. ‘‘U.S. Standard’’ would be removed and
describe each quality level for the grade standards for grades for the 18 canned the terms ‘‘U.S. Grade A,’’ U.S. Grade
standards identified in this notice. vegetables covered by this Notice are B,’’ and ‘‘U.S. Grade C’’ would be used
Terms using the letter grade would be available on the Internet at http:// exclusively. AMS is also proposing
retained and the descriptive term would www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/ editorial changes to these grade
be eliminated. For example, grade vegetables. standards, i.e., updating addresses to
standards using the term ‘‘U.S. Grade SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section obtain copies of the grade standards,
A’’ or ‘‘U.S. Fancy’’ would be revised to 203(c) of the Agricultural Marketing Act removing specific addresses for licensed
use the term ‘‘U.S. Grade A.’’ Likewise, of 1946, as amended, directs and suppliers of color standards and
grade standards using the term ‘‘U.S. authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture inspection aids, and updating Code of
Grade B’’ or ‘‘U.S. Extra Standard’’ ‘‘to develop and improve standards of Federal Regulations references where
would be revised to use the single term quality, condition, quantity, grade, and applicable. Contact information for
‘‘U.S. Grade B.’’ These changes would packaging, and recommend and current licensed suppliers is available in
bring the grade standards in line with demonstrate such standards in order to the Fresh and Processed Equipment
the present quality levels being encourage uniformity and consistency Catalog on the AMS Web site at: http://
marketed today and provide guidance in in commercial practices.’’ www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/
the effective use of these products. AMS is committed to carrying out this how-purchase-equipment-and-visual-
Editorial changes would also be made to authority in a manner that facilitates the aids. These revisions will provide a
the grade standards that conform to marketing of agricultural commodities format that is consistent with those of
recent changes made in other grade and makes copies of official standards other grade standards (75 FR 43141).
standards. available upon request. The U.S. The following table summarizes the
DATES: Comments must be submitted on standards for grades of fruits and changes currently under consideration
or before August 16, 2016. vegetables not connected with Federal by AMS.
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Change level
Effective of quality
U.S. Standards for grades of canned Other revisions proposed
date designation
to single term
Asparagus ................................................................... 06/20/73 Yes ................... Update address for standards.
Correct Standard of Identity citation.
Beets ........................................................................... 08/03/98 Yes ................... Update address for standards.
Carrots ......................................................................... 08/03/98 Yes ................... Update address for standards.
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Change level
Effective of quality
U.S. Standards for grades of canned Other revisions proposed
date designation
to single term
Chili Sauce .................................................................. 10/20/53 Yes ................... Update address for standards.
Corn, Cream Style ....................................................... 07/01/57 Yes ................... Update address for standards.
Add Standard of Identity citation.
Add Latin name.
Hominy ........................................................................ 03/10/58 Yes ................... Update address for standards.
Leafy Greens ............................................................... 09/01/73 Yes ................... Update address for standards.
Add titles to Tables IV and V.
Correct Standard of Identity citation.
Okra ............................................................................. 07/08/57 Yes ................... Update address for standards.
Okra and Tomatoes or Tomatoes and Okra ............... 12/24/57 Yes ................... Update address for standards.
Onions ......................................................................... 11/02/57 Yes ................... Update address for standards.
Add titles for Tables II and III.
Add Standard of Identity citation.
Peas and Carrots ........................................................ 07/20/70 Yes ................... Update address for standards.
Peas, Field and Black-eye Peas ................................. 07/01/57 Yes ................... Update address for standards.
Replace ‘‘U.S. Grade D’’ with ‘‘Substandard.’’
Pimientos ..................................................................... 10/23/67 Yes ................... Update address for standards.
Pumpkin (Squash) ....................................................... 07/01/57 Yes ................... Update address for standards.
Sauerkraut ................................................................... 05/13/63 Yes ................... Update address for standards.
Spinach ........................................................................ 05/08/71 Yes ................... Update address for standards.
Correct Standard of Identity citation.
Squash (Summer Type) .............................................. 05/25/59 Yes ................... Update address for standards.
Succotash .................................................................... 05/24/67 Yes ................... Update address for standards.
Replace ‘‘U.S. Grade D’’ with ‘‘Substandard.’’
Put ‘‘proportion of ingredients’’ in outline form.
The proposed revisions to these grade SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
standards would provide a common proposed airworthiness directive (AD) W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
language for trade and better reflect the for certain Dassault Aviation Model Washington, DC 20590.
current marketing of fruits and MYSTERE-FALCON 50, MYSTERE- • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
vegetables. FALCON 900, FALCON 900EX, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
A 60-day period is provided for FALCON 2000, and FALCON 2000EX 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
interested persons to submit comments airplanes. The NPRM proposed to W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
on the proposed grade standards. Copies require modification of the anti- Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
of the proposed revised standards are collision light bonding. The NPRM was p.m., Monday through Friday, except
available on the Internet at http:// prompted by a report of an in-flight Federal holidays.
www.regulations.gov. lightning strike to the WHELEN anti- For service information identified in
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621–1627. collision light located on the top of the this SNPRM, contact Dassault Falcon
vertical fin tip that caused severe Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack,
Dated: June 13, 2016. damage and resulted in the loss of some NJ 07606; telephone 201–440–6700;
Dana Coale, airplane functions. This action revises Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com.
Associate Administrator, Agricultural the NPRM by clarifying the You may view this referenced service
Marketing Service. applicability. We are proposing this information at the FAA, Transport
[FR Doc. 2016–14332 Filed 6–16–16; 8:45 am] supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
BILLING CODE 3410–02–P prevent loss of electrical power and SW., Renton, WA. For information on
essential airplane functions, and the availability of this material at the
possible reduced control of the airplane. FAA, call 425–227–1221.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Since these actions impose an
additional burden over those proposed Examining the AD Docket
Federal Aviation Administration in the NPRM, we are reopening the You may examine the AD docket on
comment period to allow the public the the Internet at http://
14 CFR Part 39 chance to comment on these proposed www.regulations.gov by searching for
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3629; Directorate
changes. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Identifier 2015–NM–011–AD] DATES: We must receive comments on 3629; or in person at the Docket
this SNPRM by August 1, 2016. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
RIN 2120–AA64 ADDRESSES: You may send comments, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR except Federal holidays. The AD docket
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Airworthiness Directives; Dassault contains this proposed AD, the
Aviation Airplanes 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods: regulatory evaluation, any comments
AGENCY: Federal Aviation • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to received, and other information. The
Administration (FAA), DOT. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the street address for the Docket Office
instructions for submitting comments. (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in the
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM); • Fax: 202–493–2251. ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
• Mail: U.S. Department of available in the AD docket shortly after
reopening of comment period.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receipt.
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