RAC-1 CO (989) Organically Produced Raisins Wkly. Rept. of Acquis

OMB No. 0581-0178

RAISIN ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

2445 Capitol Street, Suite 200

Fresno, California 93721

Phone: (559) 225-0520

ORGANICALLY PRODUCED RAISINS

WEEKLY REPORT OF STANDARD ORGANIC ACQUISITIONS

Report No. _______________

The undersigned certifies to the Raisin Administrative Committee (RAC) and the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States that as of the week ending __________________, 20___, the following quantities of standard organic raisins were acquired, and that copies of all weight certificates, door tags, or receipts applicable to the current week’s acquisitions of standard raisins, as attached, are true and correct.

	Current Week’s Acquisitions		Total Weekly Acquisition	Cumulative Quantity Acquired from August 1
Organic Varietal Type	Acquired Pounds (1)	Adjustment (2)	(3) (1) + (2)	TOTAL (4)
Natural Seedless
Dipped Seedless
Zante Currants
Sultanas
Muscats
Monukkas
Other Seedless: Flames
Other(specify):
Other(specify):
TOTAL

The making of any false statement or representations in any matter within the jurisdiction of any agency of the United States, knowing it to be false, is a violation of title 18, section 1001 of the United States Code, which provides for a penalty of a fine or imprisonment of not more than five years, or both.

This report is required by law (7 U.S.C. 608d, 7 CFR 989.73, 7 CFR 989.173(g)(2)). Failure to report can result in a fine of $2,750 for each such violation, and each day during which such violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.

Name of Handler ___________________________ By _____________________________ Title ____________________________ Date __________

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0581-0178. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORM RAC-1 CO

1. Reports covering the period Sunday through Saturday shall be submitted not later than 10:00 am on Wednesday, as of the close of business on the preceding Saturday. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE REPORTS COVER ALL STANDARD ORGANICALLY PRODUCED RAISINS ACQUIRED BY THE HANDLER THROUGH SATURDAY. RAISINS TRANSFERRED FROM ANOTHER HANDLER REQUIRE REPORTING ON BOTH FORM RAC-6 AND RAC-6 CO. “Organically produced raisins” means raisins that have been certified by an organic certification organization currently registered with the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

2. All quantities on the report shall be in pounds.

3. Reports shall be certified by a responsible official of the reporting handler.

4. Each report should be numbered consecutively, beginning with No. 1 for the first week ending in August each year. Refer to Report No. Schedule available from the RAC.

5. The total acquisitions of standard organic raisins during the current week, as shown on the report in the first column, shall be supported by a copy of a door receipt or weight certificate covering each and every delivery of raisins. These door receipts or weight certificates shall clearly show the name and address of the producer or dehydrator from whom they are received, the type of organically produced raisins, the net fruit weight, the number and type of containers in the lot, and the date of delivery.

6. Any corrections to prior week’s acquisitions will be noted as an adjustment in the second column and shall be supported by a copy of the original door receipt or weight certificate. These door receipts or weight certificates shall clearly show the name and address of the producer or dehydrator from whom they are received, the type of organically produced raisins, the net fruit weight, the number and type of containers in the lot, and the date of delivery.

7. Handlers will provide copies of organic certificates(s) applicable to the quantity of raisins reported as acquired upon request of the RAC.

8. Consult RAC staff on any points that are not clear to you.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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