Section 120.54(4)(a), FS, authorizes state agencies to engage in emergency rulemaking upon a finding that there is an immediate danger to the public health safety or welfare, and section 120.54(4)(b) specifically includes rules pertaining to perishable agricultural commodities in the category of public health, safety, and welfare. The Department received a petition requesting emergency rulemaking from the Florida Citrus Packers Association, a non-profit industry organization located in Lakeland, Florida. The emergency is due to extreme rainfall from Hurricane Isaac during the last week of August and the first week of September causing a significant portion of the navel and ambersweet orange crop to not meet the current minimum requirement and such emergency action would allow the salvage of wholesome fruit. Strict enforcement of the anhydrous acid content requirements shall result in economic waste by causing good and safe food to be ruled immature, therefore causing damage to the public welfare.