RAC-1 CA Raisins--Weekly Rept. of Standard Raisin Acquisitions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORM RAC-1
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 RAISINS ACQUIRED BY THE
HANDLER THROUGH SATURDAY, EXCEPT RAISINS RECEIVED FOR MEMORANDUM
RECEIPT OR WAREHOUSING, WHICH REQUIRE A REPORT ON FORM RAC-3, AND
RAISINS TRANSFERRED FROM ANOTHER HANDLER WHICH REQUIRE A REPORT ON
FORM RAC-6.

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 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 varietal type of
raisins, the net fruit weight, the number and type of containers in the lot, and the date of
delivery.

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(b)(2)). Failure to report can result in afine of
$1,100 for each such violation and each day during which such violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.
According to the R erwork Reduction Act of 1995, an tyfe.~ ""'Y not co1Uluctor sponso,:~gnd a person is not required to respond
to a coUection 0 in ormation unless it dispJilys a valid OMB control number. The Valid OlliB control number f~r this information
coUection is 05'(;- 178. The time requireIJ to complete this itifonnation coUection is estimated to fWer~e 30 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions, searching exis~g data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and
completing and reviewing the coUection of information. The u.s. Department-of !J.gricUlture(USDA) prohibits discrimination in all
its pro~ams and activities on the basis of race, color, natiolUll ori~ t!1:e,disa6iliti and where appliCable, sex, nuuital status,
faiiUJiQJ.status, parental status, r~l!J:ion,sexutd orientation, genetic information, p~liikal beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part o[
am (No~all prohp,ited b~es apply to tjIlprograms.) Persons with
tlI! iIufiri.dual's mcORJeis deriVet!}rom anypublic assis!mu;e pr
disabilities who re Ull'ealternative means J!J.!communICation 0 r am m ormation (BraiUe1~e print, auiIiot e etc.) should
contact USDA's mGET
Center at '202 720-2600 (voice and
D. Tofir: a co laint 0 discrimination, write % USDA,
Director, OffICe of Civil Ril!hts, 1401//;Jependence Avenue: S. Jv., ashmgton, D~ 202/6-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or
(202) 7~0-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equo£ opportunity provider and emplojer.

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RAC-1
Revised 12/06

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

Office of Management and Budget
Control Number 0581-0178

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

Varietal Type

Acquired Pounds
(1)

Total Weekly
Acquisition

Diversion Cert.
(2)

(1) + (2)
(3)

Cumulative Quantity
Acquired from August 1
TOTAL
(4)

RESERVE
(5)

Natural Seedless
Dipped Seedless
Golden Seedless
Zante Currants
Sultanas
Muscats
Monukkas
Other Seedless:
Flames
Other (Specify)

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Other Seedless Sulfured
TOTALS
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, 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