RAC-1 CO CA Raisins-Wkly Rept of Standard Organic Raisin Acquisit

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORM RAC-1 CO
1.

Reports covering the period Sunday through Saturday shall be submitted not later than
Wednesday by 10:00 a.m., 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 FORM RAC-6. Organically
produced raisins means raisins that have been certified by an organic certification organization
currently registered with the Califomia 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 two columns 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
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. Handlers will provide copies of organic
certificates(s) applicable to the quantity of raisins reported as acquired upon request of the
RAC.

6.

Apply applicable reserve % to amounts in column (4) and place in column (5). Do Not adjust
this figure for releases.

7.

Copies of adjustments made by the handler with the producer or dehydrator must be submitted
with the weekly report for the period when such adjustment was made. Examples of such
adjustments are: (a) tare adjustments; and (b) adjustments for errors in computing net fruit
weight.

8.

Handlers who will store their reserve tonnage at more than one location should state "Various"
in the blank space labeled "Plant Location" and submit additional sheets numbered A, B or C
whereon the pool tonnage data will be shown by location of plant.

9.

Consult RAC Field Representatives on any points not clear to you.

This report is required by law (7 u.S.C 608(d), 7 CF.R 989.73 and 7 CF.R 989.173(g)(2». Failure to report can resuk in afme of
S1,100 for each such violation and each day during which such violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.
According to the R eTWorkReduction Act of 1995, an f!Xe.~ may not conduct or sponsor:~!J1Ula person is not required to respond
to a coUection 0 in:t;ormation unless it dispJilys a valid UMB control number. The valid OwiB control number for this information
coUection is os/;- 178. The time requiretJ to complete this i'!formation coUection is estimated to aver~e 5 mmutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existi"g dota sources, gathering and maintaining the dota needed, iind
completing and reviewing the coUection of information. The u.s. Department-of AgricidJure (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all
its pro~ams and activities on the basis of race, color, national ori1Ji1!,flCe, disa6iliii and where applicable, sex, marital status,
familiill status, I!arental status, religion, sexutil orientation, genetiC information, p';i;i;cal beliefs, reprisal. or because all or part of
an individual's Income is derived from anypublic assistance pr
am (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with
disabilities who re uire aI1ernative means J.!1J'communication 0 rogram in ormation (BraiUe/ wge print, auiliot e etc.) should
contact USDA's irRGET
Center at (202).720-2600 (voice and
D)~ Toji"!; a complaint of discrimination, write'Z: USDA,
Director, Office of Civil Ri.JLhts,1400 Independence Avenuel S. Jv., Washmgton, D.C 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or
(202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equaf opportunity provider and employer.

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ORGANICALLY PRODUCED RAISINS
RAC-1 CO
Revised 12/06

WEEKLY REPORT OF STANDARD ORGANIC RAISIN ACQUISITIONS
Raisin Administrative Committee
P. O. Box 5217
Fresno, CA 93755-5217

OMB No. 0581-10078 ement and Budget

Report No.

The undersigned certifies to the Raisin Administrative Committee and the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States that as of the week ending
, the following quantities of standard raisins were acquired; that the required quantities of standard raisins have been
(or will be within the permitted time limits) physically set aside in the reserve pool at
(Plant Location), California, 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

ORGANICALL Y

Acquired Pounds

Diversion Cert.

Produced Raisins

(1)

(2)

(1)+(2)

(3)

Cumulative Quantity
Acquired from August 1
TOTAL

(4)

RESERVE

(5)

NaturalSeedless
DippedSeedless
GoldenSeedless
Zante Currants
Sultanas
Muscats
Monukkas
OtherSeedless:
Flames
Other(Specify)
TOTALS

llaking 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
ion of Title 18, Section 1001, United States Code, which provides for a penalty of a fine of $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than five years, or both.

Name of Handler

By
(See reverse side for instructions)

Title

Date