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BILLING CODE 9111–97–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service
9 CFR Parts 317 and 381
[Docket No. FSIS–2008–0040]
RIN 0583–AD05
Uniform Compliance Date for Food
Labeling Regulations
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AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection
Service, USDA.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: The Food Safety and
Inspection Service (FSIS) is establishing
January 1, 2012, as the uniform
compliance date for new meat and
poultry product labeling regulations that
are issued between January 1, 2009, and
December 31, 2010. FSIS periodically
announces uniform compliance dates
for new meat and poultry product
labeling regulations to minimize the
economic impact of label changes.
DATES: This rule is effective December
12, 2008. Comments on this final rule
must be received on or before January
12, 2009.
ADDRESSES: FSIS invites interested
persons to submit comments on this
final rule. Comments may be submitted
by either of the following methods:
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• Federal eRulemaking Portal: This
Web site provides the ability to type
short comments directly into the
comment field on this Web page or
attach a file for lengthier comments. Go
to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow
the online instructions at that site for
submitting comments.
• Mail, including floppy disks or CD–
ROMs, and hand- or courier-delivered
items: Send to Docket Clerk, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Food Safety
and Inspection Service, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW., Room
2534, South Agriculture Building,
Washington, DC 20250–3700.
Instructions: All items submitted by
mail or electronic mail must include the
Agency name and docket number FSIS–
2008–0040. Comments received in
response to this docket will be made
available for public inspection and
posted without change, including any
personal information, to https://
www.regulations.gov.
Docket: For access to background
documents or comments received, go to
the FSIS Docket Room at the address
listed above between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday.
Background
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, Food Safety
and Inspection Service, USDA, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–3700;
Telephone 202–205–0623, Fax 202/205–
0145 or 202/205–0271.
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The Final Rule
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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FSIS periodically issues regulations
that require changes in the labeling of
meat and poultry food products. Many
meat and poultry establishments also
produce non-meat and non-poultry food
products subject to the jurisdiction of
the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA). FDA also periodically issues
regulations that require changes in the
labeling of such products.
On December 14, 2004, FSIS issued
the final rule that provided that the
Agency will set uniform compliance
dates for new meat and poultry product
labeling regulations in two year
increments and will periodically issue
final rules announcing those dates. That
final rule also established January 1,
2008, as the uniform compliance date
for meat and poultry product labeling
regulations that issued between January
1, 2005, and December 31, 2006 (69 FR
74405). Consistent with the 2004 final
rule, FSIS issued a subsequent final
rule, on March 5, 2007, that established
January 1, 2010, as the uniform
compliance date for meat and poultry
product labeling regulations that issued
between January 1, 2007, and December
31, 2008 (72 FR 9651).
This final rule establishes January 1,
2012, as the uniform compliance date
for new meat and poultry product
labeling regulations that are issued
between January 1, 2009 and December
31, 2010, is consistent with the previous
final rules establishing uniform
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compliance dates. In addition, FSIS’
approach for establishing uniform
compliance dates for new food labeling
regulations is consistent with FDA’s
approach. FDA is also establishing
January 1, 2012, as the uniform
compliance date for new food labeling
regulations that are issued between
January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2010.
Two year increments enhance the
industry’s ability to make orderly
adjustments to new labeling
requirements without unduly exposing
consumers to outdated labels. With this
approach to effecting compliance, the
meat and poultry industry is able to
plan for use of label inventories and to
develop new labeling materials that
meet the requirements of all labeling
regulations made within the two year
period, thereby minimizing the
economic impact of labeling changes.
By establishing a uniform compliance
date that is the same as FDA’s, FSIS is
providing meat and poultry
manufacturers with a greater ability to
adjust production plans to new labeling
requirements across all of their product
lines.
This policy also serves consumers’
interests because the cost of multiple
short-term label revisions that would
otherwise occur would likely be passed
on to consumers in the form of higher
prices.
It will remain FSIS’ policy, however,
to encourage industry to comply with
new labeling regulations as quickly as
feasible. Thus, when industry members
voluntarily change their labels, they
should consider incorporating any new
requirements that have been published
as final regulations up to that time.
The new uniform compliance date
will apply only to final FSIS regulations
that require changes in the labeling of
meat and poultry products and that are
published after January 1, 2009, and
before December 31, 2010. In each of
these regulations, FSIS will specifically
identify January 1, 2012, as the
compliance date. All meat and poultry
food products that are subject to
labeling regulations promulgated
between January 1, 2009 and December
31, 2010, will be required to comply
with these regulations when introduced
into commerce on or after January 1,
2012. If any food labeling regulation
involves special circumstances that
justify a compliance date other than
January 12, 2012, the Agency will
determine for that regulation an
appropriate compliance date, which
will be specified when the final
regulation is published.
In rulemaking that began with the
publication of a proposed rule on May
4, 2004, FSIS provided notice and
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solicited comment on the concept of
establishing uniform compliance dates
for labeling requirements (69 FR 24539).
In the March 5, 2007, final rule, FSIS
noted that the Agency received only
four comments in response to the
proposal, all fully supportive of the
policy to set uniform compliance dates.
Therefore, in the March 5, 2007, final
rule, FSIS determined that further
rulemaking for the establishment of
uniform compliance dates for labeling
requirements is unnecessary (72 FR
9651). Consistent with its statement in
2007, FSIS finds at this time that further
rulemaking on this matter is
unnecessary. However, FSIS is
providing an opportunity for comment
on whether the uniform compliance
date established in this final rule should
be modified or revoked.
Executive Order 12988
This final rule has been reviewed
under the Executive Order 12988, Civil
Justice Reform. Under this final rule: (1)
All state and local laws and regulations
that are inconsistent with this rule will
be preempted; (2) no retroactive effect
will be given to this rule; and (3) no
retroactive proceedings will be required
before parties may file suit in court
challenging this rule.
Executive Order 12866
FSIS has examined the impacts of the
final rule under Executive Order 12866,
which directs agencies to assess costs
and benefits of available regulatory
alternatives and, when regulation is
necessary, to select regulatory
approaches that maximize net benefits
(including potential economic,
environmental, public health and safety,
and other advantages; distributive
impacts; and equity). This action has
been determined to be not significant
and, therefore, has not been reviewed by
the Office of Management and Budget.
Establishing a uniform compliance
date for all future Federal food product
labeling regulations affecting the meat
and poultry industry that are issued by
FSIS over a two year period will
eliminate potentially burdensome
requirements otherwise faced by the
industry.
The regulation also greatly limits the
possibility of potentially conflicting
compliance dates for labeling
requirements developed for meat and
poultry products and labeling
requirements developed for non-meat
and non-poultry products. It thus
provides for an orderly industry
adjustment to any new labeling
requirements. Labeling changes in
response to Federal regulations will
likely be less frequent, and
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establishments will be able to plan for
full utilization of their labeling stocks.
Need for the Rule
Establishing uniform compliance
dates for food labeling regulations
issued within specified time periods
minimizes the economic impact of label
changes for industry and may indirectly
benefit consumers if cost savings are
passed on in the form of lower prices.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This rule does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities. Consequently,
an initial regulatory flexibility analysis
is not required (5 U.S.C. 601–612). The
uniform compliance date does not
impose any burden on small entities.
The Agency will conduct regulatory
flexibility of future labeling regulations
if such analyses are required.
Paperwork Requirements
There are no paperwork or
recordkeeping requirements associated
with this policy under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–
3520).
E-Government Act Compliance
FSIS is committed to complying with
the E-Government Act, to promote the
use of the Internet and other
information technologies to provide
increased opportunities for citizen
access to Government information and
services for other purposes.
Additional Public Notification
Public awareness of all segments of
rulemaking and policy development is
important. Consequently, in an effort to
ensure that minorities, women, and
persons with disabilities are aware of
this final rule, FSIS will announce it online through the FSIS Web page located
at https://www.fsis.usda.gov/
regulations_&_policies/
2008_Interim_&_Final_Rules_Index/
index.asp. FSIS also will make copies of
this Federal Register publication
available through the FSIS Constituent
Update, which is used to provide
information regarding FSIS policies,
procedures, regulations, Federal
Register notices, FSIS public meetings,
and other types of information that
could affect or would be of interest to
constituents and stakeholders. The
Update is communicated via Listserv, a
free electronic mail subscription service
for industry, trade groups, consumer
interest groups, health professionals and
other individuals who have asked to be
included. The Update is available on the
FSIS Web page. Through the Listserv
and the Web page, FSIS is able to
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provide information to a much broader
and more diverse audience.
In addition, FSIS offers an e-mail
subscription service which provides
automatic and customized access to
selected food safety news and
information. This service is available at
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/
news_and_events/email_subscription/.
Options range from recalls to export
information to regulations, directives
and notices. Customers can add or
delete subscriptions themselves, and
have the option to password protect
their accounts.
Done at Washington, DC, on December 9,
2008.
Alfred V. Almanza,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. E8–29485 Filed 12–11–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
26 CFR Part 1
[TD 9434]
RIN 1545–BC88
Creditor Continuity of Interest
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AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Final regulations.
SUMMARY: This document contains final
regulations providing guidance
regarding when and to what extent
creditors of a corporation will be treated
as proprietors of the corporation in
determining whether continuity of
interest (‘‘COI’’) is preserved in a
potential reorganization. These final
regulations are necessary to provide
clarity to parties engaging in
reorganizations of insolvent
corporations, both inside and outside of
bankruptcy. These final regulations
affect corporations, their creditors, and
their shareholders.
DATES: Effective Date: These final
regulations are effective on December
12, 2008.
Applicability Date: For dates of
applicability see § 1.368–1(e)(8).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean
Brenner (202) 622–7790, Douglas Bates
(202) 622–7550, or Bruce Decker (202)
622–7550 (not toll-free numbers).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On March 10, 2005, the IRS and
Treasury Department published a notice
of proposed rulemaking (REG–163314–
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03) in the Federal Register (70 FR
11903) proposing regulations that would
provide guidance regarding the
application of the nonrecognition rules
of subchapter C of the Internal Revenue
Code (Code) to transactions involving
insolvent corporations and to other
transactions that raise similar issues. No
public hearing regarding the proposed
regulations was requested or held. The
IRS and Treasury Department have
carefully considered the comments
regarding the proposed regulations. The
IRS and Treasury Department continue
to consider the issues raised and to
evaluate the complexity and necessity
for valuation under the exchange of net
value requirement. In the interim, these
final regulations adopt the portion of the
proposed regulations that deals with the
circumstances in which (and the extent
to which) creditors of a corporation will
be treated as proprietors of the
corporation in determining whether
continuity of interest is preserved in a
potential reorganization.
Explanation of Provisions
These final regulations provide that,
in certain circumstances, stock received
by creditors may count for continuity of
interest purposes both inside and
outside of bankruptcy proceedings. The
expansion of the application of the G
reorganization rules to reorganizations
of insolvent corporations outside of
bankruptcy is consistent with Congress’
intent to facilitate the rehabilitation of
troubled corporations. S. Rep. No. 96–
1035, 96th Sess. 35 (1980). Accordingly,
the final regulations adopt the rules
proposed for creditors of an insolvent
target corporation outside of a title 11 or
similar case in new § 1.368–1(e)(6) with
only minor modifications and
clarifications. The final regulations treat
claims of the most senior class of
creditors to receive a proprietary
interest in the issuing corporation and
claims of all equal classes of creditors
(together, the senior claims) differently
from the claims of classes of creditors
junior to the senior claims (the junior
claims). The final regulations treat such
senior claims as representing
proprietary interests in the target
corporation. While such senior claims,
and all junior claims, are treated as
representing a proprietary interest in the
target corporation, the determination of
the value of proprietary interests in the
target corporation represented by the
senior claims is made by calculating the
average treatment for all senior claims.
The final regulations provide that the
value of a proprietary interest in the
target corporation represented by a
senior claim is determined by
multiplying the fair market value of the
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creditor’s claim by a fraction, the
numerator of which is the fair market
value of the proprietary interests in the
issuing corporation that are received in
the aggregate in exchange for the senior
claims, and the denominator of which is
the sum of the amount of money and the
fair market value of all other
consideration (including the proprietary
interests in the issuing corporation)
received in the aggregate in exchange for
such claims. In contrast to the treatment
of the senior creditor class that receives
stock of the issuing corporation, the
value of the proprietary interest in the
target corporation represented by a
junior claim is the fair market value of
the junior claim. The effect of this rule
is that there is 100 percent continuity of
interest if each senior claim is satisfied
with the same ratio of stock to nonstock
consideration and no junior claim is
satisfied with nonstock consideration.
An example was added to the COI
rule in response to a suggestion that the
final regulations demonstrate the
bifurcation of senior claims when the
creditors of the class receive
disproportionate amounts of acquiring
corporation stock and other property.
Also, in response to comments, a rule
was added to the final regulations
requiring that in the situation where
there is only one class of creditors
receiving stock, more than a de minimis
amount of acquiring corporation stock
must be exchanged for the creditors’
proprietary interests relative to the total
consideration received by the insolvent
target corporation, its shareholders, and
its creditors, before the stock will be
counted for purposes of COI.
Special Analyses
It has been determined that this
Treasury decision is not a significant
regulatory action as defined in
Executive Order 12866. Therefore, a
regulatory assessment is not required. It
has also been determined that section
553(b) of the Administrative Procedure
Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 5) does not apply
to these final regulations and, because
the regulations do not impose a
collection of information on small
entities, the Regulatory Flexibility Act
(5 U.S.C. chapter 6) does not apply.
Pursuant to section 7805(f) of the Code,
the notice of proposed rulemaking
preceding these regulations was
submitted to the Chief Counsel for
Advocacy of the Small Business
Administration for comment on its
impact on small business.
Drafting Information
The principal authors of these
regulations are Jean Brenner, Douglas
Bates, and Bruce Decker of the Office of
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service
9 CFR Parts 317 and 381
[Docket No. FSIS-2008-0040]
RIN 0583-AD05
Uniform Compliance Date for Food Labeling Regulations
AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is establishing
January 1, 2012, as the uniform compliance date for new meat and
poultry product labeling regulations that are issued between January 1,
2009, and December 31, 2010. FSIS periodically announces uniform
compliance dates for new meat and poultry product labeling regulations
to minimize the economic impact of label changes.
DATES: This rule is effective December 12, 2008. Comments on this final
rule must be received on or before January 12, 2009.
ADDRESSES: FSIS invites interested persons to submit comments on this
final rule. Comments may be submitted by either of the following
methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: This Web site provides the
ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on this
Web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions at that site for
submitting comments.
Mail, including floppy disks or CD-ROMs, and hand- or
courier-delivered items: Send to Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., Room 2534, South Agriculture Building, Washington, DC
20250-3700.
Instructions: All items submitted by mail or electronic mail must
include the Agency name and docket number FSIS-2008-0040. Comments
received in response to this docket will be made available for public
inspection and posted without change, including any personal
information, to https://www.regulations.gov.
Docket: For access to background documents or comments received, go
to the FSIS Docket Room at the address listed above between 8:30 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, Food Safety
and Inspection Service, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20250-3700; Telephone 202-205-0623, Fax 202/205-0145 or
202/205-0271.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
FSIS periodically issues regulations that require changes in the
labeling of meat and poultry food products. Many meat and poultry
establishments also produce non-meat and non-poultry food products
subject to the jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
FDA also periodically issues regulations that require changes in the
labeling of such products.
On December 14, 2004, FSIS issued the final rule that provided that
the Agency will set uniform compliance dates for new meat and poultry
product labeling regulations in two year increments and will
periodically issue final rules announcing those dates. That final rule
also established January 1, 2008, as the uniform compliance date for
meat and poultry product labeling regulations that issued between
January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2006 (69 FR 74405). Consistent with
the 2004 final rule, FSIS issued a subsequent final rule, on March 5,
2007, that established January 1, 2010, as the uniform compliance date
for meat and poultry product labeling regulations that issued between
January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2008 (72 FR 9651).
The Final Rule
This final rule establishes January 1, 2012, as the uniform
compliance date for new meat and poultry product labeling regulations
that are issued between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010, is
consistent with the previous final rules establishing uniform
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compliance dates. In addition, FSIS' approach for establishing uniform
compliance dates for new food labeling regulations is consistent with
FDA's approach. FDA is also establishing January 1, 2012, as the
uniform compliance date for new food labeling regulations that are
issued between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2010.
Two year increments enhance the industry's ability to make orderly
adjustments to new labeling requirements without unduly exposing
consumers to outdated labels. With this approach to effecting
compliance, the meat and poultry industry is able to plan for use of
label inventories and to develop new labeling materials that meet the
requirements of all labeling regulations made within the two year
period, thereby minimizing the economic impact of labeling changes. By
establishing a uniform compliance date that is the same as FDA's, FSIS
is providing meat and poultry manufacturers with a greater ability to
adjust production plans to new labeling requirements across all of
their product lines.
This policy also serves consumers' interests because the cost of
multiple short-term label revisions that would otherwise occur would
likely be passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices.
It will remain FSIS' policy, however, to encourage industry to
comply with new labeling regulations as quickly as feasible. Thus, when
industry members voluntarily change their labels, they should consider
incorporating any new requirements that have been published as final
regulations up to that time.
The new uniform compliance date will apply only to final FSIS
regulations that require changes in the labeling of meat and poultry
products and that are published after January 1, 2009, and before
December 31, 2010. In each of these regulations, FSIS will specifically
identify January 1, 2012, as the compliance date. All meat and poultry
food products that are subject to labeling regulations promulgated
between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010, will be required to
comply with these regulations when introduced into commerce on or after
January 1, 2012. If any food labeling regulation involves special
circumstances that justify a compliance date other than January 12,
2012, the Agency will determine for that regulation an appropriate
compliance date, which will be specified when the final regulation is
published.
In rulemaking that began with the publication of a proposed rule on
May 4, 2004, FSIS provided notice and solicited comment on the concept
of establishing uniform compliance dates for labeling requirements (69
FR 24539). In the March 5, 2007, final rule, FSIS noted that the Agency
received only four comments in response to the proposal, all fully
supportive of the policy to set uniform compliance dates. Therefore, in
the March 5, 2007, final rule, FSIS determined that further rulemaking
for the establishment of uniform compliance dates for labeling
requirements is unnecessary (72 FR 9651). Consistent with its statement
in 2007, FSIS finds at this time that further rulemaking on this matter
is unnecessary. However, FSIS is providing an opportunity for comment
on whether the uniform compliance date established in this final rule
should be modified or revoked.
Executive Order 12988
This final rule has been reviewed under the Executive Order 12988,
Civil Justice Reform. Under this final rule: (1) All state and local
laws and regulations that are inconsistent with this rule will be
preempted; (2) no retroactive effect will be given to this rule; and
(3) no retroactive proceedings will be required before parties may file
suit in court challenging this rule.
Executive Order 12866
FSIS has examined the impacts of the final rule under Executive
Order 12866, which directs agencies to assess costs and benefits of
available regulatory alternatives and, when regulation is necessary, to
select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including
potential economic, environmental, public health and safety, and other
advantages; distributive impacts; and equity). This action has been
determined to be not significant and, therefore, has not been reviewed
by the Office of Management and Budget.
Establishing a uniform compliance date for all future Federal food
product labeling regulations affecting the meat and poultry industry
that are issued by FSIS over a two year period will eliminate
potentially burdensome requirements otherwise faced by the industry.
The regulation also greatly limits the possibility of potentially
conflicting compliance dates for labeling requirements developed for
meat and poultry products and labeling requirements developed for non-
meat and non-poultry products. It thus provides for an orderly industry
adjustment to any new labeling requirements. Labeling changes in
response to Federal regulations will likely be less frequent, and
establishments will be able to plan for full utilization of their
labeling stocks.
Need for the Rule
Establishing uniform compliance dates for food labeling regulations
issued within specified time periods minimizes the economic impact of
label changes for industry and may indirectly benefit consumers if cost
savings are passed on in the form of lower prices.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This rule does not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities. Consequently, an initial
regulatory flexibility analysis is not required (5 U.S.C. 601-612). The
uniform compliance date does not impose any burden on small entities.
The Agency will conduct regulatory flexibility of future labeling
regulations if such analyses are required.
Paperwork Requirements
There are no paperwork or recordkeeping requirements associated
with this policy under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3501-3520).
E-Government Act Compliance
FSIS is committed to complying with the E-Government Act, to
promote the use of the Internet and other information technologies to
provide increased opportunities for citizen access to Government
information and services for other purposes.
Additional Public Notification
Public awareness of all segments of rulemaking and policy
development is important. Consequently, in an effort to ensure that
minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are aware of this
final rule, FSIS will announce it on-line through the FSIS Web page
located at https://www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_policies/2008_
Interim_&_Final_Rules_Index/index.asp. FSIS also will make copies
of this Federal Register publication available through the FSIS
Constituent Update, which is used to provide information regarding FSIS
policies, procedures, regulations, Federal Register notices, FSIS
public meetings, and other types of information that could affect or
would be of interest to constituents and stakeholders. The Update is
communicated via Listserv, a free electronic mail subscription service
for industry, trade groups, consumer interest groups, health
professionals and other individuals who have asked to be included. The
Update is available on the FSIS Web page. Through the Listserv and the
Web page, FSIS is able to
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provide information to a much broader and more diverse audience.
In addition, FSIS offers an e-mail subscription service which
provides automatic and customized access to selected food safety news
and information. This service is available at https://www.fsis.usda.gov/
news_and_events/email_subscription/. Options range from recalls to
export information to regulations, directives and notices. Customers
can add or delete subscriptions themselves, and have the option to
password protect their accounts.
Done at Washington, DC, on December 9, 2008.
Alfred V. Almanza,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. E8-29485 Filed 12-11-08; 8:45 am]
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