OMB No. 0581-0178

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RAISIN ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

2445 Capitol Street, Suite 200

Fresno, California 93721

Phone: (559) 225-0520

REPORT OF THE WEIGHTED AVERAGE PRICE PAID TO PRODUCERS 

FOR FREE TONNAGE RAISINS

Pursuant to section 989.173(f)(3) of Marketing Order No. 989, the undersigned handler hereby certifies as 

to the following weighted average price paid to producers and dehydrators for free tonnage raisins and the 

quantity of raisins for which such average was computed.

Specified Period _____________________ to __________________________.

Varietal Type

Quantity of Free Tonnage 

Raisins Purchased 

During the Period

(1)

Weighted Average Price Paid 

Per Ton for Free Tonnage 

Raisins During the Period 

(2)

Natural (Sun-Dried) Seedless

Dipped Seedless

Golden Seedless

Zante Currant

Sultana

Muscat

Monukka

Other Seedless

Other Seedless Sulfured

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.

Handler _________________________________ Date _________________________________

By _____________________________________ Title _________________________________

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collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0581-

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OMB No. 0581-0178

RAC-55 (Exp. 3/31/2024) Destroy previous versions.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORM RAC-55

Section 989.173(f)(3) of the Administrative Rules and Regulations of Marketing Order No. 989 (7 CFR 

Part 989) requires handlers to provide information to the Raisin Administrative Committee (RAC) 

regarding the weighted average price paid to producers and dehydrators for free tonnage raisins, natural 

condition basis, during the period specified by the RAC, and the quantity of raisins for which such 

average was computed.

1. The notification received with the form will specify the period and the varietal types for which 

the weighted average price must be calculated and the date the report is due at the RAC.

2. Enter the specific period to and from dates for which the calculations are being made.

3. By varietal type, calculate, in tons, the total amount of natural condition free-tonnage raisins 

purchased from producers and dehydrators during the period. Enter these amounts for each 

specified varietal type in Column (1).

4. By varietal type, calculate the total amount paid for the raisins entered in Column (1). Divide the 

total amount paid by the total tons entered in Column (1). This will be the weighted average 

price per ton paid for the specified varietal type. Enter the weighted average price per ton in 

Column (2).

5. Enter the handler name. Sign and date the report in the spaces provided.

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

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.