USDA Suspends Handling Regulations for Fresh Prunes Grown in Designated Counties in Washington and Umatilla County, Oregon

Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has adopted a final rule suspending handling regulations for fresh prunes grown in designated counties in Washington and Umatilla County, Oregon, without changes to the interim final rule. This suspension continues the action that exempted fresh prune handlers from minimum grade, size, quality, maturity, and inspection requirements.