OMB No. 0581-0178

RAC-88 (Exp. 3/31/2024) Destroy previous versions.

RAISIN ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

2445 Capitol Street, Suite 200

Fresno, California 93721

Phone: (559) 225-0520 

APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FOR

COOPERATIVE BARGAINING ASSOCIATION ON-PREMISE 

INSPECTION SERVICES RELATING TO RAISINS

CROP YEAR 20___

Application – In accordance with § 989.158(f) of Marketing Order No. 989 (Order), the undersigned 

cooperative bargaining association (Association) hereby applies to the Raisin Administrative Committee 

(RAC) for the approval of on-premise inspection services for natural condition raisins at the premises 

located at:

___________________________________________________________________________________

(Address) (City, State, Zip Code)

Terms and Conditions

(i) The Association shall, prior to delivery of any raisins to handlers, arrange for inspection 

services at the Association’s receiving station(s), and cause to be submitted to the RAC a 

statement by the inspection service of such arrangement and of the Association’s having 

adequate laboratory and other facilities for such services available at the Association’s 

receiving station(s).

(ii) The Association shall maintain such facilities satisfactory to the inspection service.

(iii) The Association shall request inspection of each lot of raisins immediately upon physical 

arrival thereof at the Association’s receiving station(s), and shall provide the inspector with 

any assistance necessary in the inspection of such raisins, including the movement of 

individual containers.

(iv) The Association shall fumigate all raisins received at the Association’s receiving station(s) as 

necessary to assure that the raisins are free from active infestation and maintain them as such 

while on such premises, and that fumigation shall be performed to the satisfaction of the 

inspection service.

(v) The Association shall, with respect to all raisins entering its premises that are not returned to 

the producer as provided in paragraph (vi) of this application, promptly affix to one or more 

containers in each lot, or to a container in each pallet if pallets are used, a RAC control card 

showing thereon such information as the RAC requires, to maintain the producer identity of 

each lot and prevent commingling with any other lot. The Association shall not move all or 

any portion of a lot of raisins on the premises of the Association’s receiving station(s) or load 

any such raisins for shipment, except in the presence of an inspector of the inspection service.

(vi) The Association shall store any standard raisins and any off-grade raisins which are held by it 

after receipt and inspection on the premises of its receiving station(s) under conditions which 

protect the raisins from rain, infestation and contamination, and which can be expected to 

maintain their respective conditions except for normal and natural deterioration and 

shrinkage. Any raisins, that after receipt and inspection are not accepted and held by the 

Association, shall be returned to the producer within 5 business days after the issuance of the 

inspection certificate.

(vii) The Association shall furnish the inspection service with a completed RAC form requesting 

issuance, at the time of loading any lot of inspected raisins for delivery to any handler’s 

inspection point, of a memorandum report of inspection covering such lot.

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. 
OMB No. 0581-0178

RAC-88 (Exp. 3/31/2024) Destroy previous versions.

(viii) The Association shall deliver to the handler at the time of receipt of any such lot of eligible 

raisins at the handler’s inspection point the original and one copy of the inspection service’s 

related memorandum report of inspection. Such original and copy shall accompany the 

shipment of such lot from the premises of the Association’s receiving station(s) to the 

handler’s inspection point.

(ix) The Association shall maintain complete records of the receipt, holding and disposition of 

each lot of raisins and retain such records for at least 2 years after the crop year in which such 

transactions occurred.

(x) The Association shall file promptly with the RAC certified reports showing such information 

as the RAC may request relative to the Association’s receipts, holdings, and dispositions of 

raisins.

(xi) The Association shall permit the RAC, the inspection service, and the Secretary of 

Agriculture, through their duly authorized representatives, to have access to the premises of 

the Association’s receiving station(s) to inspect such premises and any raisins thereon and 

any and all records with respect to the Association's receipts, holdings and dispositions of 

raisins.

(xii) Upon approval of the application and agreement the RAC will notify handlers of such 

approval, and that eligible lots of inspected raisins will not require incoming inspection at 

handler inspection points. The RAC will also notify the interested handlers of any suspension 

or revocation, for good cause, of the eligibility of a particular lot of raisins, and of any 

suspension or termination of the application and agreement.

(xiii) The RAC will request the inspection service to establish a fee to the Association for the 

services to be rendered at the same rate as is charged to handlers.

(xiv) The application and agreement may be suspended or terminated as provided herein.

______________________________________ ________________________________

Applicant Date

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address (City, State, Zip Code)

______________________________________

E-mail Address

________________________________ ________________________________

Telephone Number Fax Number

___________________________________________ ________________________________

Signature of Authorized Agent Title

This report is required by law (7 U.S.C. 608d, 7 CFR 989.158(f)(1)). 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.

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.

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.