CMC-OUT Handler Application for Outlets for Withheld Fruit

Filing Date:

OMB Control #: 0581-0189 CMC Form: OUT

HANDLER APPLICATION FOR OUTLETS FOR EXCESS FRUIT

In accordance with the Cranberry Marketing Order (CMO) (§929.57 Outlets for excess cranberries), Excess cranberries may be disposed of in non-commercial outlets that the committee finds, with the approval of the Secretary, meet requirements.

An application must provide sufficient information for with the committee to make its determination regarding this request. As a general rule, the more specific and detailed the information provided, the better and more promptly the committee will be able to act. If you do not provide adequate information, the application will be returned for additional information.

Handler Name:	Handler Contract #:
Address:
Contact Name: Phone: Email: Project Name: Project Type: Charitable Institution Research and development Noncompetitive outlets Nonhuman food use Other Product Form: Fresh Fruit Processed Fruit Concentrate/Juice How many equivalent barrels of excess fruit will be utilized: Documents provided to support this conversion
Describe in detail the cranberry product/item that is the subject of the application. If the application is for charitable institution(s), detail what institution(s) will be receiving product and how they intend to distribute. Organizations that receive excess fruit as a result of this application will be required to complete a form confirming receipt of product. If the application is for a research and development project, detail how the project furthers the development of foreign or domestic markets.

4. If the application is for noncompetitive outlets, detail how this market is “new” and is not presently being commercially utilized by the cranberry industry. Verification will be required following transfer of product.

4. If the application is for nonhuman food use, detail what person(s) or organization(s) will be receiving product and how they intend to use. Verification will be required following transfer of product.

HANDLER CERTIFICATION
I, hereby certify to the CMC and the Secretary of Agriculture that this is a true and correct record of information regarding the undersigned Handler for the current crop year, and that the undersigned handler has a good faith intent to withhold cranberries in accord with the Marketing Order as described herein. I further certify that I have the authority to make such representation on behalf of the undersigned handler.
Name:	Title:
Signature:	Date:

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