With USDA’s expected announcement on extending the comment period regarding their proposed rule on changes to the PACA Trust provisions, United Fresh announced last week that it will hold a webinar to discuss the USDA proposal and industry action. 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.
The webinar will be held on Wednesday, August 18 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST. This webinar is free of charge, and all interested parties are welcome to participate. To access the webinar, click here.
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Source: United Fresh Produce Association