USDA is expected to announce their intent to extend the comment period regarding their proposed rule on changes to the PACA Trust provisions. The proposed rule which was published in the Federal Register on June 8, deals with post-default agreements on trust protection eligibility, which has been the subject of recent court decisions.
Since the announcement of this proposed rule, United Fresh's Government Relations Council approved the establishment of a PACA Trust Working Group to analyze the proposed rule and provide recommendations back to the industry. The Working Group is comprised of representatives from all sectors of the produce industry. In addition, United Fresh organized a letter from 19 allied produce organizations serving on United's Government Relations Council, asking for USDA to extend the comment period given the new rule's potential to significantly impact businesses practices. United Fresh also held a webinar on August 18 to discuss the USDA proposal and actions that can be taken by the industry.
Click here to view United's Draft Technical Comments on USDA's Post Default Regulations proposed rule.
Click here to view the PACA Trust webinar (08/10/10) presentation.
For additional information about the proposed PACA rule, please contact Robert Guenther, United Fresh, senior vice president, public policy.
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