Removal of U.S. Grade Standards and Other Selected Regulations

SUMMARY: This rule will remove most of the voluntary U.S. grade

standards and other selected regulations covering a number of

agricultural commodities (dairy products, tobacco, wool, mohair, fresh

and processed fruits and vegetables, livestock, meats and meat

products, eggs, and poultry and rabbit products) from the Code of

Federal Regulations (CFR). These are an accumulation of regulations

which have been developed for more than 75 years to facilitate the

marketing of agricultural commodities by providing a uniform language

which may be used to describe the quality of various agricultural

commodities as valued in the marketplace. The voluntary standards and

all subsequent revisions or new standards will be made available in a

separate publication, except for wool and mohair standards. These

standards and related regulations will be removed from the CFR and will

no longer be available since there is no demand for services pertaining

to wool or mohair. This regulatory action is being taken as part of the

National Performance Review program to eliminate unnecessary

regulations and improve those that remain in force.

In carrying out this responsibility, the Administrator of the

Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), will ensure that proposed, new or

revised voluntary standards will appear in the ``Notices'' section of

the Federal Register and that the public will have an opportunity to

comment. AMS will maintain the existing numbering system in the

voluntary standards. The standards for the various commodities will

continue to be administered by each commodity division within AMS.

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 4, 1995. Comments must be received by February

2, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments

concerning this interim final rule. Comments must be submitted in

duplicate, signed, include the address of the sender, and should bear

reference to the date and page number of this issue of the Federal

Register. Commentors are encouraged to include definitive information

which explains and supports the sender's views. Written comments may be

mailed to Eric Forman, Deputy Director, Fruit and Vegetable Division,

USDA, AMS, Room 2085-S, P.O. Box 96456, Washington, DC 20090-6456.

Comments will be available for public inspection during regular

business hours in Room 2085-South Building; 14th Street and

Independence Avenue SW., Washington, D.C.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Forman (202) 690-0262.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This regulatory action is being taken as

part of the National Performance Review program to eliminate

unnecessary regulations and improve those that remain in force.

Executive Order 12866

The Department of Agriculture (Department) is issuing this rule in

conformance with Executive Order 12866.

Executive Order 12778

This rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12778, Civil

Justice Reform. This rule is not intended to have preemptive effect

with respect to any State or local laws, regulations, or policies

unless they present an irreconcilable conflict with this rule. This

rule is not intended to have retroactive effect. There are no

administrative procedures which must be exhausted prior to any judicial

challenge to this rule or the application of its provisions.

Effect on Small Entities

This action was reviewed under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

(5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). The Administrator of (AMS) has determined that

this action will not have a significant economic impact on a

substantial number of small entities. Although this action will remove

provisions from the CFR, small entities should see no changes as the

standards will be administered under the direction of the Administrator

to ensure public input to their formulation and convenient availability

to those who want copies of the standards.

Paperwork Reduction Act

In accordance with the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act,

the information collection requirements contained in the provisions to

be amended have been previously approved by the Office of Management

and Budget.

Background

The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized under various statutes

to provide Federal grading/certification services and to develop and

establish efficient marketing methods and practices of agricultural

commodities. The ultimate goal being to facilitate the efficient

marketing of agricultural commodities and enable consumers to obtain

the quality of products they desire at a reasonable cost. For more than

75 years, AMS has facilitated the marketing of agricultural commodities

by developing official U.S. grade standards which provide a uniform

language that may be used to describe the characteristics of more than

450 commodities as valued by the marketplace. These standards are

widely used in private contracts, government procurement, marketing

communication and, for some commodities, consumer information.

Although use of most of the U.S. standards is voluntary, they have

through the years been promulgated as regulations and codified in the

CFR. Rapid changes in consumer preferences, together with associated

changes in commodity characteristics, processing technology, and

marketing practices have outpaced the revision or issuance of

regulations. As a result, industry and the marketplace have been in

some instances burdened with outdated trading language. The President's

regulatory review initiative has provided the impetus to develop new

approaches to meet more effectively the needs of U.S. industry,

government agencies, and consumers and still reduce the regulatory

burden. To meet this initiative, regulations that are currently in the

CFR which could be administered under the authority of AMS are being

removed from the CFR. With respect to the official grade standards,

this includes all the standards except those which are currently in the

rulemaking process, incorporated by reference in marketing orders/

agreements appearing at 7 CFR Parts 900 through 999, or those used to

implement government price support. Those grade standard regulations

will continue to appear in the CFR, although the text will also be

available as AMS standards along with all other grade standards, except

for wool and mohair standards. These standards and related regulations

will be removed from the CFR and will no longer be available since

there is no demand for services pertaining to wool or mohair.

This rule eliminates selected regulations which encompass

approximately 1,200 pages of the CFR

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covering: Standards for dairy products; tobacco standards; wool

standards; mohair standards; U.S. and consumer standards for fresh

fruits, vegetables, nuts and other special products; uniform grade

nomenclature; specifications for the classification of damaged or

repaired packages of fresh fruits and vegetable; standards for

inspection of variables; standards for determination of fill weights;

standards for processed fruits and vegetables and related products;

livestock, meats, prepared meats and meat products; standards for

grades and weight classes for shell eggs; classes, standards and grades

for poultry products and rabbit products; and, standards for naval

stores.

Separated by Division, the following is an outline of those

standards or other regulations being removed from the CFR, those that

will remain in the CFR and the reason they are not being removed.

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Administered by the Tobacco Division

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7 Part 29 Tobacco Inspection

Standards Being Removed From CFR

CFR Section Title

29.3251-3401 Official Standard Grades for Maryland

Broadleaf Tobacco.

29.4251-4391 Official Standard Grades for Pennsylvania

Seedleaf Tobacco.

29.4501-4656 Official Standard Grades for Ohio Cigar-Leaf

Tobacco.

29.5251-5386 Official Standard Grades for Puerto Rican

Cigar-Filler Tobacco.

29.5501-5656 Official Standard Grades for Connecticut

Valley Cigar-Binder Tobacco.

29.6001-6161 Official Standard Grades for Wisconsin Cigar-

Binder Tobacco.

29.6251-6411 Official Standard Grades for Connecticut

Valley Shade-Grown Cigar-Wrapper Tobacco.

29.6501-6661 Official Standard Grades for Georgia and

Florida Shade-Grown Cigar-Wrapper Tobacco.

Standards Being Retained in CFR Because They

are Currently

Referenced in Government Price Support

Programs

29.1001-1225 Official Standard Grades for Flue-Cured

Tobacco.

29.2251-2481 Official Standard Grades for Virginia Fire-

Cured Tobacco.

29.2501-2696 Official Standard Grades for Kentucky and

Tennessee Fire-Cured and Foreign-Grown Fire-

Cured Tobacco.

29.3001-3182 Official Standard Grades for Burley Tobacco.

29.3501-3686 Official Standard Grades for Dark Air-Cured

Tobacco.

7 CFR 160 Regulations and Standards For Naval Stores.

Standards Being Removed From CFR

CFR Section Title

160.301-305 Standards

Appendix A to Part 160--Standard

Specifications for Spirits of Turpentine.

Appendix B to Part 160--Colorimetric

Specifications for U.S. Rosin Standards

(Master Cubes XA, XB, and XC).

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Administered by the Livestock and Seed Division

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7 Part 31 Wool Standards.

Standards Being Removed From the CFR

31.0-16 Official Standards of the United States for

grades of wool.

31.100-116 Official Standards of the United States for

grades of wool top.

31.200-201 Definitions.

31.202-204 Methods for determining Grade of Wool.

31.300-302 Methods for determining grade of wool top.

31.400-402 Samples representative of official grade

standards of the United States for wool and

wool top.

7 Part 32 Mohair Standards.

32.1 Official Standards of the United States for

grades of grease mohair.

32.100 Official Standards of the United States for

grades of mohair top.

32.200-201 Definitions.

32.202-205 Methods for determining grade of grease

mohair.

32.300-302 Methods for determining grade of mohair top.

32.400-403 Samples representative of official grade

standards of the United States for grease

mohair.

7 Part 53 Livestock (Grading, Certification, and

Standards).

Subpart B--Standards.

53.120-124 Vealers and slaughter calves.

53.130-136 Slaughter lambs, yearlings, and sheep.

53.150-159 Swine.

53.208-212 Cattle.

7 Part 54 Meats, Prepared Meats, and Meat Products

(Grading, Certification, and Standards).

Subpart B-- Standards.

54.112-117 Veal and calf carcasses.

54.121-127 Lamb, yearling mutton, and mutton carcasses.

54.131-137 Pork carcasses.

Regulations Being Retained in CFR Because

They Provide Operational Regulations.

7 Part 53 Livestock (Grading, Certification, and

Standards).

Subpart A--Regulations.

53.1-53.2 Definitions.

53.3 Administration.

53.4-17 Service.

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53.18-19 Charges for Service.

53.20-21 Miscellaneous.

7 Part 54 Meats, Prepared Meats, and Meat Products

(Grading, Certification, and Standards).

Subpart A--Regulations.

54.1-2 Definitions.

54.3 Administration.

54.4-18 Service.

54.19-26 Appeal service.

54.27-28 Charges for service.

54.29-31 Miscellaneous.

Standards Being Temporarily Retained in the

CFR Because

They Are Currently in Rulemaking

7 Part 53 Livestock (Grading, Certification, and

Standards).

Subpart B--Standards

53.201-206 Cattle

7 Part 54 Meats, Prepared Meats, and Meat Products

(Grading, Certification, and Standards).

Subpart B--Standards.

54.102-107 Carcass beef.

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Administered by the Poultry Division

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7 Part 56 Grading of Shell Eggs and U.S. Standards,

Grades, and Weight Classes for Shell Eggs

Standards Being Removed From CFR

CFR Section Title

Subpart B--(Reserved)

56.200-234 Subpart C--United States Standards, Grades,

and Weight Classes for Shell Eggs.

Regulations Being Retained in CFR Because

They Provide Operational Regulations, etc.

56.1-177 Subpart A--Grading of Shell Eggs.

7 Part 70 Voluntary Grading of Poultry Products and

Rabbit Products and U.S. Classes,

Standards, and Grades.

Standards Being Removed From CFR

CFR Section Title

70.200-271 Subpart B--United States Classes, Standards,

and Grades for Poultry.

70.300-332 Subpart C--United States Classes, Standards,

and Grades for Rabbits.

Regulations Being Retained in CFR Because

They Provide Operational Regulations.

70.1-110 Subpart A--Grading of Poultry Products and

Rabbit Products.

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Administered by the Fresh Products Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Division

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7 Part 51 Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Other Products

(Inspection, Certification, and Standards)

Standards Being Removed From CFR

51.100-299 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts and Other

Special Products Uniform Grade

Nomenclature.

51.300-339 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Apples.

51.340-354 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Apples for Processing.

51.355-374 Subpart--United States Standards for Fresh

Shelled Lima Beans for Processing.

51.375-399 Subpart--United States Standards for Beets.

51.400-424 Subpart--United States Consumer Standards

for Italian Sprouting Broccoli.

51.425-449 Subpart--United States Standards for

Broccoli for Processing.

51.450-474 Subpart--United States Standards for

Cabbage.

51.495-519 Subpart--United States Consumer Standards

for Fresh Carrots.

51.520-539 Subpart--United States Standards for Collard

Greens or Broccoli Greens.

51.540-559 Subpart--United States Standards for

Cauliflower.

51.810-834 Subpart--United States Consumer Standards

for Husked Corn on the Cob.

51.835-859 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Sweet Corn.

51.860-879 Subpart--United States Standards for Berries

for Processing.

51.925-974 Subpart--United States Standards for

Grapefruit (California and Arizona).

51.975-999 Subpart--United States Consumer Standards

for Fresh Kale.

51.1030-1054 Subpart--United States Standards for Mustard

Greens and Turnip Greens.

51.1055-1084 Subpart--United States Standards for Common

Green Onions.

51.1085-1139 Subpart--United States Standards for Oranges

(California and Arizona).

51.1345-1374 Subpart--United States Standards for Pears

for Canning.

51.1375-1399 Subpart--United States Standards for Fresh

Peas.

51.1465-1484 Subpart--United States Standards for Sweet

Peppers for Processing.

51.1485-1519 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Pineapples.

51.1600-1629 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Sweetpotatoes.

51.1630-1659 Subpart--United States Standards for

Shallots (Bunched).

51.1660-1684 Subpart--United States Standards for

Sweetpotatoes for Canning or Freezing.

51.1685-1709 Subpart--United States Standards for

Sweetpotatoes for Dicing or Pulping.

51.1710-1729 Subpart--United States Standards for

Raspberries for Processing.

51.1730-1749 Subpart--United States Standards for Spinach

Leaves (Fresh).

51.1750-1769 Subpart--United States Consumer Standards

for Fresh Spinach Leaves.

51.1770-1809 Subpart--United States Standards for

Tangerines.

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51.1930-1949 Subpart--United States Standards for Green

Tomatoes for Processing.

51.1950-1969 Subpart--United States Standards for

Currants for Processing.

51.1970-1994 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Watermelons.

51.2025-2049 Subpart--United States Standards for

Blueberries for Processing.

51.2050-2074 Subpart--United States Consumer Standards

for Brussels Sprouts.

51.2150-2189 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Grapes for Processing and Freezing.

51.2190-2219 Subpart--United States Standards for

Eggplant.

51.2220-2249 Subpart--United States Standards for

Cucumbers.

51.2250-2274 Subpart--United States Standards for

Brussels Sprouts.

51.2310-2334 Subpart--United States Consumer Standards

for Fresh Parsnips.

51.2360-2394 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Topped Carrots.

51.2395-2424 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Radishes.

51.2425-2454 Subpart--United States Consumer Standards

for Fresh Turnips.

51.2455-2484 Subpart--United States Standards for Bunched

Carrots.

51.2485-2509 Subpart--United States Standards for Carrots

With Short Trimmed Tops.

51.2510-2539 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Lettuce.

51.2585-2609 Subpart--United States Standards for

Dandelion Greens.

51.2610-2645 Subpart--United States Standards for Turnips

or Rutabagas.

51.2670-2695 Subpart--United States Standards for

Southern Peas.

51.2696-2709 Subpart--United States Standards for Spinach

for Processing.

51.2775-2794 Subpart--United States Consumer Standards

for Fresh Cranberries.

51.2795-2829 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Lemons.

51.2860-2879 Subpart--United States Standards for Beet

Greens.

51.2880-2890 Subpart--United States Standards for Spinach

Plants.

51.2891-2899 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Bunched Spinach.

51.2900-2924 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Sweet Anise.

51.2976-2999 Subpart--United States Standards for Italian

Type Tomatoes for Canning.

51.3000-3029 Subpart--United States Standards for Seed

Potatoes.

51.3030-3049 Subpart--United States Standards for Fresh

Cranberries for Processing.

51.3085-3114 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Christmas Trees.

51.3115-3144 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Strawberries.

51.3170-3194 Subpart--United States Consumer Standards

for Beet Greens.

51.3220-3239 Subpart--United States Standards for

Cauliflower for Processing.

51.3240-3269 Subpart--United States Standards for Snap

Beans for Processing.

51.3270-3294 Subpart--United States Standards for Sweet

Peppers.

51.3295-3309 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Romaine.

51.3310-3344 Subpart--United States Standards for Grade

Evaluation of Tomatoes for Processing.

51.3345-3364 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Greenhouse Tomatoes.

51.3365-3384 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Sweet Corn for Processing.

51.3385-3409 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Mushrooms.

51.3435-3454 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Mushrooms for Processing.

51.3455-3474 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Greenhouse Leaf Lettuce.

51.3475-3499 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Blueberries.

51.3500-3519 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Brazil Nuts in the Shell.

51.3520-3534 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Mixed Nuts in the Shell.

51.3535-3554 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Endive, Escarole, or Chicory.

51.3555-3584 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Bunched Italian Sprouting Broccoli.

51.3585-3609 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Southern Peas for Processing.

51.3610-3634 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of American (Eastern Type) Bunch Grapes.

51.3635-3664 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Okra for Processing.

51.3665-3694 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Rhubarb (Field-Grown).

51.3695-3719 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Fresh Freestone Peaches for Canning,

Freezing, or Pulping.

51.3720-3739 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Fresh Asparagus.

51.3785-3804 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Globe Artichokes.

51.3805-3828 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Lima Beans.

51.3829-3854 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Snap Beans.

51.3855-3879 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Greenhouse Cucumbers.

51.3880-3899 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Garlic.

51.3900-3929 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Horseradish Roots.

51.3930-3944 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Kale.

51.3945-3954 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Okra.

51.3955-3979 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Creole Onions.

51.3980-3999 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Onion Sets.

51.4000-4009 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Parsley.

51.4010-4029 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Parsnips.

51.4030-4049 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Fall and Winter Type Squash and Pumpkin.

51.4050-4074 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Summer Squash.

51.4075-4094 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Green Asparagus for Processing.

51.4095-4119 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Beets for Processing.

51.4120-4139 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Cabbage for Processing.

51.4140-4169 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Carrots for Processing.

51.4170-4189 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Cucumbers for Pickling.

51.4190-4209 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Onions for Processing.

51.4210-4239 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Fresh Shelled Peas for Canning or

Freezing.

51.4240-4269 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Gladiolus Corms (Bulbs).

51.4270-4289 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Dewberries and Blackberries.

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51.4290-4319 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Juice Grapes (European or Vinifera

Type).

51.4320-4339 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Raspberries.

51.4340-4359 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Red Sour Cherries for Manufacture.

51.4360-4379 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Sweet Cherries for Canning or Freezing.

51.4380-4399 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Sweet Cherries, for Export for Sulphur

Brining.

51.4400-4414 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of American (Eastern Type) Bunch Grapes for

Processing and Freezing.

51.4415-4434 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Growers' Stock Strawberries for

Manufacture.

51.4435-4454 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Washed and Sorted Strawberries for

Freezing.

51.4455-4474 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Asparagus Plumosus.

51.4475-4504 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Cut Peonies in the Bud.

51.4505-4574 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Tomato Plants.

51.4575-5999 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Potatoes for Chipping

Other Regulations Being Removed.

51.6000-6005 Subpart--United States Specifications for

the Classification of Damaged or Repaired

Packages of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.

Regulations Being Retained in CFR Because

They Provide Operational Regulations.

51.1-99 Subpart-Regulations.

Standards Being Retained in CFR Because They

are Currently

Referenced in Marketing Orders/Agreements

51.475-494 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Cantaloups.

51.560-594 Subpart--United States Standards for Celery.

51.595-619 Subpart--United States Consumer Standards

for Celery Stalks.

51.620-679 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Grapefruit (Texas and States Other Than

Florida, California, and Arizona).

51.680-749 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Oranges (Texas and States Other Than

Florida, California, and Arizona).

51.750-809 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Florida Grapefruit.

51.880-924 Subpart--U.S. Standards for Grades of Table

Grapes (European or ViniferaType).

51.1000-1029 Subpart--United States Standards for Persian

(Tahiti) Limes.

51.1140-1209 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Florida Oranges and Tangelos.

51.1210-1234 Subpart--United States Standards for

Peaches.

51.1260-1299 Subpart--United States Standards for Summer

and Fall Pears.

51.1300-1344 Subpart--United States Standards for Winter

Pears.

51.1400-1429 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Pecans in the Shell.

51.1430-1464 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Shelled Pecans.

51.1520-1539 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Fresh Plums and Prunes.

51.1540-1574 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Potatoes.

51.1575-1599 Subpart--United States Consumer Standards

for Potatoes.

51.1810-1854 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Florida Tangerines.

51.1855-1899 Subpart--United States Standards for Fresh

Tomatoes.

51.1900-1929 Subpart--United States Consumer Standards

for Fresh Tomatoes.

51.1995-2024 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Filberts in the Shell.

51.2075-2104 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Almonds in the Shell.

51.2105-2149 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Shelled Almonds.

51.2275-2309 Subpart--United States Standards for Shelled

English Walnuts (Juglans Regia).

51.2335-2359 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Kiwifruit.

51.2540-2554 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Pistachio Nuts in the Shell.

51.2555-2584 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Shelled Pistachio Nuts.

51.2646-2669 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

for Sweet Cherries.

51.2830-2859 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Onions (Other Than Bermuda-Granex-Grano

and Creole Types).

51.2925-2944 Subpart--United States Standards for

Apricots.

51.2945-2975 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Walnuts in the Shell.

51.3050-3084 Subpart--United States Standards for Florida

Avocados.

51.3145-3169 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Nectarines.

51.3195-3219 Subpart--United States Standards for Bermuda-

Granex-Grano Type Onions.

51.3410-3434 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Potatoes for Processing.

51.3740-3784 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Honey Dew and Honey Ball Type Melons.

Standards Being Retained in CFR Because They

are Currently

Referenced in Government Price Support

Programs

51.1235-1259 Subpart--United States Standards for Cleaned

Virginia Type Peanuts in the Shell.

51.2710-2729 Subpart--United States Standards for Shelled

Runner Type Peanuts.

51.2730-2749 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Shelled Spanish Type Peanuts.

51.2750-2774 Subpart--United States Standards for Shelled

Virginia Type Peanuts.

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Administered by the Processed Products Branch, Fruit and Vegetable

Division

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7 Part 52 Processed Fruits and Vegetables, Processed

Products thereof, and Certain Other

Processed Food Products.

Standards Being Removed From CFR

CFR Section Title

52.201-220 Subpart--United States Standards for

Inspection by Variables.

52.221-300 Subpart--United States Standards for

Determination of Fill Weights (and

Attachments).

52.301-330 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Apple Juice.

52.331-360 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Applesauce.

52.361-380 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Apples.

52.381-410 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Asparagus.

52.411-440 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Dried Beans.

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52.441-470 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Green Beans and Canned Wax Beans.

52.471-500 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Lima Beans.

52.501-520 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Lima Beans.

52.521-550 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Beets.

52.551-580 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Blackberries, and Other Similar

Berries such as Boysenberries, Dewberries,

and Loganberries.

52.581-610 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Blueberries.

52.611-630 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Blueberries.

52.631-650 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Broccoli.

52.651-670 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Brussels Sprouts.

52.671-700 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Carrots.

52.701-720 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Carrots.

52.741-770 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Sulfured Cherries.

52.821-850 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Sweet Cherries.

52.851-880 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Cream Style Corn.

52.881-910 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Whole Kernel (or Whole Grain)

Corn.

52.911-930 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Whole Kernel (or Whole Grain)

Corn.

52.931-950 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Corn-on-the-Cob.

52.951-1000 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Cranberry Sauce.

52.1021-1050 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Dried Figs.

52.1051-1080 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Fruit Cocktail.

52.1081-1110 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Fruit Jelly.

52.1111-1140 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Fruit Preserves (or Jams).

52.1141-1170 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Grapefruit.

52.1171-1220 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Grapefruit.

52.1221-1250 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Grapefruit Juice.

52.1251-1280 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Grapefruit and Orange for Salad.

52.1281-1310 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Grapefruit Juice and Orange Juice (or

Orange Juice and Grapefruit Juice).

52.1311-1340 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Concentrated Blended Grapefruit

Juice and Orange Juice.

52.1341-1370 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Grape Juice.

52.1371-1390 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Leafy Greens.

52.1391-1420 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Extracted Honey.

52.1421-1450 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Concentrate for Lemonade.

52.1451-1480 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Orange Marmalade.

52.1481-1510 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Mushrooms.

52.1531-1550 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Olive Oil.

52.1551-1610 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Orange Juice.

52.1611-1640 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Pears.

52.1641-1660 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Field Peas and Canned Black-eye

Peas.

52.1681-1710 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Pickles.

52.1711-1740 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Pineapple.

52.1741-1760 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Pineapple.

52.1761-1780 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Pineapple Juice.

52.1781-1810 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Plums.

52.1811-1840 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned White Potatoes.

52.1871-1900 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Raspberries.

52.1901-1940 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Spinach.

[Reserved] Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Spinach.

52.1941-1960 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Cooked Squash.

52.1961-1980 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Squash (Summer Type).

52.1981-2010 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Strawberries.

52.2011-2040 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Succotash.

52.2041-2070 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Sweetpotatoes.

52.2071-2100 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Tangerine Juice.

52.2101-2130 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Tomato Catsup.

52.2131-2160 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Mixed Vegetables.

52.2161-2190 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Apples.

52.2191-2280 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Chili Sauce.

52.2281-2320 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Peas.

52.2341-2370 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Dehydrated (Low Moisture) Apples.

52.2371-2390 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Tomato Sauce.

52.2391-2420 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen French Fried Potatoes.

52.2421-2450 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Peeled Potatoes.

52.2451-2480 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Concentrated Sweetened Grape

Juice.

52.2481-2500 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Dried Apples.

52.2501-2520 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Peas and Carrots.

52.2521-2540 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Concentrate of Limeade.

52.2541-2560 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Asparagus.

52.2561-2600 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Clingstone Peaches.

52.2601-2640 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Freestone Peaches.

52.2641-2680 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned and Canned Solid-Pack Apricots.

52.2681-2740 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Pimentos.

52.2741-2800 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Pumpkin and Canned Squash.

52.2801-2820 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Apple Butter.

52.2821-2860 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Kadota Figs.

52.2861-2910 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Comb Honey.

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52.2911-2930 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Plums.

52.2931-2950 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Concentrated Tangerine Juice for

Manufacturing.

52.2951-3000 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Sauerkraut.

52.3001-3040 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Sweet Peppers.

52.3041-3060 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Onions.

52.3061-3100 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Peanut Butter.

52.3101-3160 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Sugarcane Sirup.

52.3161-3180 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Sweet Cherries.

52.3231-3280 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Dehydrated Low-Moisture Prunes.

52.3281-3310 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Hominy.

52.3311-3330 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Raspberries.

52.3331-3420 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Okra.

52.3421-3450 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Tomatoes and Okra and Canned Okra

and Tomatoes.

52.3451-3510 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Bulk Sauerkraut.

52.3511-3550 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Peas.

52.3551-3580 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Peaches.

52.3581-3620 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Squash (Summer Type).

52.3621-3650 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Tomato Juice.

52.3651-3730 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Sugarcane Molasses.

52.3731-3750 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Turnip Greens with Turnips.

52.3831-3870 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Fruits for Salads.

52.3871-3910 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Dehydrated, Low-Moisture Apricots.

52.3911-3950 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Dehydrated, Low-Moisture Peaches.

52.3951-4020 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Concentrated Lemon Juice for

Manufacturing.

52.4021-4060 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Grapes.

52.4061-5000 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Breaded Onion Rings.

52.5001-5040 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Sweetpotatoes.

52.5041-5080 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Tomato Paste.

52.5081-5160 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Tomato Puree (Tomato Pulp).

52.5161-5200 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Tomatoes.

52.5201-5240 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Concentrated Tomato Juice.

52.5241-5360 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Speckled Butter (Lima) Beans.

52.5361-5440 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Melon Balls.

52.5441-5480 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Green Olives.

52.5481-5520 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Lemon Juice.

52.5521-5600 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Apricots.

52.5601-5760 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Dried Prunes.

52.5761-5800 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Dried Apricots.

52.5801-5840 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Dried Peaches.

52.5841-5880 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Dried Pears.

52.5881-5960 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Berries.

52.5961-6000 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Table Maple Sirup.

52.6001-6040 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Succotash.

52.6041-6080 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Refiner's Sirup.

52.6081-6200 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Leafy Greens.

52.6201-6240 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Peas and Carrots.

52.6241-6280 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Solid-Pack Apricots.

52.6281-6320 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Cranberries.

52.6321-6400 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Concentrated Apple Juice.

52.6401-6440 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes.

52.6441-6460 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Pork and Beans.

52.6461-6570 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Baked Beans.

52.6571-6582 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Celery.

Regulations Being Retained in CFR Because

They Provide Operational Regulations.

52.1-200 Subpart--Regulations Governing Inspection

and Certification.

Standards Being Temporarily Retained in CFR

Because They are Currently in Rulemaking.

52.721-729 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Cauliflower.

52.1511-1520 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Okra.

52.1661-1674 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Field Peas and Frozen Black-eye

Peas.

52.2321-2334 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Green Beans and Frozen Wax Beans.

Standards Being Retained in CFR Because They

are Currently

Referenced in Marketing Orders/Agreements

52.771-784 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Red Tart Pitted Cherries.

52.801-812 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Frozen Red Tart Pitted Cherries.

52.1001-1011 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Dates.

52.1841-1858 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Processed Raisins.

52.3181-3188 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Dried Prunes.

52.3751-3830 Subpart--United States Standards for Grades

of Canned Ripe Olives.

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Administered by the Dairy Division

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7 Part 58 Grading and Inspection, General

Specifications for Approved Plants and

Standards for Grades of Dairy Products.

Standards Being Removed From CFR

CFR Section Title

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58.2425-2454 Subpart G--United States Standards for

Grades of Whipped Butter.

58.2455-2464 Subpart H--United States Standards for

Grades of Bulk American Cheese.

58.2475-2500 Subpart J--United States Standards for

Grades of Colby Cheese.

58.2501-2524 Subpart K--United States Standards for

Grades of Cheddar Cheese.

58.2550-2569 Subpart M--United States Standards for

Grades of Nonfat Dry Milk (Roller Process).

58.2570-2600 Subpart N--United States Standards for

Grades of Swiss Cheese, Emmentaler Cheese.

58.2601-2620 Subpart O--United States Standards for Dry

Whey.

58.2621-2650 Subpart P--United States Standards for

Grades of Butter.

Subpart Q--United States Standards for

Grades of Dry Buttermilk and

58.2651-2675 Dry Buttermilk Product.

58.2676-2700 Subpart R--United States Scorched Particle

Standards for Dry Milks.

58.2701-2725 Subpart S--United States Standards for

Grades of Dry Whole Milk.

Subpart T--United States Sediment Standards

for Milk and Milk

58.2726-2749 Products.

58.2800-2824 Subpart V--United States Standards for

Grades of Edible Dry Casein (Acid).

Regulations Being Retained in CFR Because

They Provide Operational Requirements

58.1-99 Subpart A--Regulations Governing the

Inspection and Grading Services of

Manufactured or Processed Dairy Products.

58.100-2424 Subpart B--General Specifications for Dairy

Plants Approved for USDA Inspection and

Grading Service.

Standards Being Temporarily Retained in CFR

Because They are Currently in Rulemaking

58.2465-2474 Subpart I--United States Standards for

Grades of Monterey (Monterey Jack) Cheese.

58.2525-2549 Subpart L--United States Standards for

Grades of Nonfat Dry Milk (Spray Process).

58.2750-2799 Subpart U--United States Standards for

Instant Nonfat Dry Milk.

Regulations Being Retained in CFR in

Accordance With the Agricultural Marketing

Act.

58.2825-2827 Subpart W--United States Department of

Agriculture Standard for Ice Cream.

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To ensure that standards will be developed, issued, and revised in

accordance with procedures that continue to ensure a fair and open

process, all new and proposed revisions to existing AMS standards will

be published in the Federal Register as a ``Notice'' with adequate time

for public comment. A final version of the standards will also be

published in the Federal Register as a notice (in addition to

continuing to be made available by AMS).

In developing or revising existing grade standards, the

Administrator must first determine that a new or revised standard is

needed to facilitate trade in a particular commodity. Second, because

use of the standards is voluntary, there must be demonstrated interest

and support from the affected industry or other interested parties. And

third, the standards must be practical to use.

Initial requests for development or revision of a standard may come

from the industry, trade or consumer groups, State departments of

agriculture, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or others. Once a

request has been received, AMS will coordinate procedures to gather

information needed to move forward with the new or revised standard.

After this process is completed, a notice of proposed standards change

will be published in the Federal Register to solicit comment from any

interested parties (normally 30 to 60 days). After evaluating the

comments received from interested parties, AMS will determine whether

to proceed, develop a new proposal, or terminate the process. The

public will be informed through a press release and a notice in the

Federal Register.

In addition to publication in the Federal Register, the AMS

commodity program that handles the commodity will distribute copies of

each standard on request as a pamphlet or other means under the

direction of the Administrator of AMS.

Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, it is also found and determined upon good

cause that it is impracticable, unnecessary, and contrary to the public

interest to give preliminary notice prior to putting this rule into

effect and that good cause exists for not postponing the effective date

of this rule until 30 days after publication in the Federal Register

because: (1) The standards are voluntary; (2) No changes are being made

to the standards by this docket; (3) New procedures have been drafted

for developing new and revising existing U.S. standards which will

provide an improved form of delivery standards for those who use U.S.

standards to trade; and (4) This is in-line with the President's

regulatory review initiative.

List of Subjects

7 CFR Part 29

Administrative practice and procedure, Advisory committees,

Government publications, Imports, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and

recordkeeping requirements, Tobacco.

7 CFR Part 31

Wool.

7 CFR Part 32

Mohair.

7 CFR Part 51

Agricultural commodities, Food grades and standards, Fruits, Nuts,

Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Trees, Vegetables.

7 CFR Part 52

Food grades and standards, Food labeling, Frozen foods, Fruit

juices, Fruits, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Vegetables.

7 CFR Part 53

Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Sheep.

7 CFR Part 54

Food grades and standards, Food labeling, Meat and meat products.

7 CFR Part 56

Eggs and egg products, Food grades and standards, Food labeling,

Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

7 CFR Part 58

Dairy products, Food grades and standards, Food labeling, Reporting

and recordkeeping requirements.

7 CFR Part 70

Food grades and standards, Food labeling, Poultry and poultry

products, Rabbits and rabbit products, Reporting and recordkeeping

requirements.

7 CFR Part 160

Administrative practice and procedure, Advertising, Forests and

forest products, Labeling, Packaging and containers, Reporting and

recordkeeping requirements.

For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 7 CFR chapter I is

amended as follows:

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PART 29--TOBACCO INSPECTION

1. The authority citation for 7 CFR Part 29 is revised to read as

follows:

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 511b, 511r.

Secs. 29.3251-29.3401, 29.4251-29.6661 [Removed]

2. In part 29, Subpart C--Standards, Secs. 29.3251 through 29.3401

and Secs. 29.4251 through 29.6661 and their undesignated centerheadings

are removed.

PART 31--WOOL STANDARDS

3. Under the authority of 7 U.S.C. 415c, 1621-1627, Part 31 is

removed.

PART 32--MOHAIR STANDARDS

4. Under the authority of 7 U.S.C. 415c, 1621-1627, Part 32 is

removed.

PART 51--FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND OTHER PRODUCTS 1, 2

(INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION, AND STANDARDS)

\1\ Among such other products are the following: Raw nuts,

Christmas trees and evergreens; flowers and flower bulbs; and onion

sets.

\2\ None of the requirements in the regulations of this part

shall excuse failure to comply with any Federal, State, county, or

municipal laws applicable to products covered in the regulations in

this part.

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5. The authority citation for 7 CFR Part 51 is revised to read as

follows:

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

Secs. 51.100-51.464, 51.495-51.556, 51.810-51.869, 51.952-51.986,

51.1030-51.1109, 51.1345-51.1387, 51.1465-51.1510, 51.1600-51.1793,

51.1930-51.1987, 51.2025-51.2062, 51.2150-51.2262, 51.2310-51.2322,

51.2360-51.2534, 51.2585-51.2630, 51.2670-51.2701 51.2775-51.2821,

51.2860-51.2908, 51.2976-51.3037, 51.3085-51.3124, 51.3170-51.3183,

51.3220-51.3398, 51.3435-51.3734, 51.3785-51.6005 [Removed]

6. In part 51, Secs. 51.100 through 51.464, Secs. 51.495 through

51.556, Secs. 51.810 through 51.869, Secs. 51.925 through 51.986,

Secs. 51.1030 through 51.1109, Secs. 51.1345 through 51.1387,

Secs. 51.1465 through 51.1510, Secs. 51.1600 through 51.1793,

Secs. 51.1930 through 51.1987, Secs. 51.2025 through 51.2062,

Secs. 51.2150 through 51.2262, Secs. 51.2310 through 51.2322,

Secs. 51.2360 through 51.2534, Secs. 51.2585 through 51.2630,

Secs. 51.2670 through 51.2701, Secs. 51.2775 through 51.2821,

Secs. 51.2860 through 51.2908, Secs. 51.2976 through 51.3037,

Secs. 51.3085 through 51.3124, Secs. 51.3170 through 51.3183,

Secs. 51.3220 through 51.3398, Secs. 51.3435 through 51.3734, and

Secs. 51.3785 through 51.6005 and all their undesignated centerheadings

and the subpart headings are removed.

PART 52--PROCESSED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, PROCESSED PRODUCTS

THEREOF, AND CERTAIN OTHER PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS 3

\3\ Among such other processed food products are the following:

Honey; molasses, except for stockfeed; nuts and nut products, except

oil; sugar (cane, beet, and maple); sirups (blended), sirups, except

from grain; tea; cocoa; coffee; spices; condiments.

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7. The authority citation for 7 CFR Part 52 is revised to read as

follows:

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

Secs. 52.201-52.711, 52.741-52.755, 52.821-52.963, 52.1021-52.1495,

52.1531-52.1651, 52.1681-52.1821, 52.1871-52.2294, 52.2341-52.3172,

52.3231-52.3743, 52.3831-52.6582 [Removed]

8. In part 52, Secs. 52.201 through 52.711, Secs. 52.741 through

52.755, Secs. 52.821 through 52.963, Secs. 52.1021 through 52.1495,

Secs. 52.1531 through 52.1651, Secs. 52.1681 through 52.1821,

Secs. 52.1871 through 52.2294, Secs. 52.2341 through 52.3172,

Secs. 52.3231 through 52.3743, and Secs. 52.3831 through 52.6582 and

all their undesignated centerheadings and the subpart headings are

removed.

PART 53--LIVESTOCK (GRADING, CERTIFICATION, AND STANDARDS)

9. The authority citation for 7 CFR Part 53 is revised to read as

follows:

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

Secs. 53.120-53.159, 53.208-53.212 [Removed]

10. In part 53, Subpart B--Standards, Secs. 53.120 through 53.159,

and Secs. 53.208 through 53.212 and their undesignated centerheadings

are removed.

PART 54--MEATS, PREPARED MEATS, AND MEAT PRODUCTS (GRADING,

CERTIFICATION, AND STANDARDS)

11. The authority citation for 7 CFR Part 54 is revised to read as

follows:

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

Secs. 54.112-54.137 [Removed]

12. In part 54, Subpart B--Standards, Secs. 54.112 through 54.137

and their undesignated centerheadings are removed.

PART 56--GRADING OF SHELL EGGS AND U.S. STANDARDS, GRADES, AND

WEIGHT CLASSES FOR SHELL EGGS

13. The authority citation for 7 CFR Part 56 continues to read as

follows:

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

Secs. 56.200-56.234 [Removed]

14. In part 56, Subpart B--(Reserved) and Subpart C--United States

Standards, Grades, and Weight Classes for Shell Eggs, Secs. 56.200

through 56.234 and their undesignated centerheadings are removed.

PART 58--GRADING AND INSPECTION, GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR

APPROVED PLANTS AND STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF DAIRY PRODUCTS 1

\1\ Compliance with these standards does not excuse failure to

comply with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic

Act.

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15. The authority citation for 7 CFR Part 58 is revised to read as

follows:

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

Secs. 58.2425-58.2435 [Removed and reserved]

16. In part 58, Subpart G--United States Standards for Grades of

Whipped Butter (Secs. 58.2425 through 58.2435) is removed and reserved.

Secs. 58.2455-58.246 [Removed and reserved]

17. In part 58, Subpart H--United States Standards for Grades of

Bulk American Cheese (Secs. 58.2455 through 58.2463) is removed and

reserved.

Secs. 58.2475-58.248 [Removed and reserved]

18. In part 58, Subpart J--United States Standards for Grades of

Colby Cheese (Secs. 58.2475 through 58.2481) is removed and reserved.

Secs. 58.2501-58.250 [Removed and reserved]

19. In part 58, Subpart K--United States Standards for Grades of

Cheddar Cheese (Secs. 58.2501 through 58.2506) is removed and reserved.

Secs. 58.2550-58.2562 [Removed and reserved]

20. In part 58, Subpart M--United States Standards for Grades of

Nonfat Dry Milk (Roller Process) (Secs. 58.2550 through 58.2562) is

removed and reserved.

Secs. 58.2570-58.2578 [Removed and reserved]

21. In part 58, Subpart N--United States Standards for Grades of

Swiss Cheese, Emmentataler Cheese (Secs. 58.2570 through 58.2578) is

removed and reserved.

Secs. 58.2601-58.2611 [Removed and reserved]

22. In part 58, Subpart O--United States Standards for Dry Whey

(Secs. 58.2601 through 58.2611) is removed and reserved.

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Secs. 58.2621-58.2635 [Removed and reserved]

23. In part 58, Subpart P--United States Standards for Grades of

Butter (Secs. 58.2621 through 58.2635) is removed and reserved.

Secs. 58.2651-58.2657 [Removed and reserved]

24. In part 58, Subpart Q--United States Standards for Grades of

Dry Buttermilk and Dry Buttermilk Product (Secs. 58.2651 through

58.2657) is removed and reserved.

Secs. 58.2676-58.2678 [Removed and reserved]

25. In part 58, Subpart R--United States Scorched Particle

Standards for Dry Milks (Secs. 58.2676 through 58.2678) is removed and

reserved.

Secs. 58.2701-58.2710 [Removed and reserved]

26. In part 58, Subpart S--United States Standards for Grades of

Dry Whole Milk (Secs. 58.2701 through 58.2710) is removed and reserved.

Secs. 58.2726-58.2732 [Removed and reserved]

27. In part 58, Subpart T--United States Sediment Standards for

Milk and Milk Products (Secs. 58.2726 through 58.2732) is removed and

reserved.

Secs. 58.2800-58.2808 [Removed and reserved]

28. In part 58, Subpart V--United States Standards for Grades of

Edible Dry Casein (Acid) (Secs. 58.2800 through 58.2808) is removed and

reserved.

PART 70--VOLUNTARY GRADING OF POULTRY PRODUCTS AND RABBIT PRODUCTS

AND U.S. CLASSES, STANDARDS, AND GRADES

29. The authority citation for 7 CFR Part 70 continues to read as

follows:

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

Secs. 70.200-70.332 [Removed and reserved]

30. In part 70, Subpart B--United States Classes, Standards, and

Grades for Poultry and Subpart C--United States Classes, Standards and

Grades for Rabbits, Secs. 70.200 through 70.332, their undesignated

centerheadings and the subpart headings are removed and reserved.

PART 160--REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR NAVAL STORES

31. The authority citation for 7 CFR Part 160 is revised to read as

follows:

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 94, 1624.

Secs. 160.301-160.305 [Removed]

32. In part 160, Secs. 160.301 through 160.305 and their

undesignated centerheadings and Appendixes A and B are removed.

Dated: November 27, 1995.

Lon Hatamiya,

Administrator.

[FR Doc. 95-29462 Filed 12-1-95; 8:45 am]

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