Poultry Growing Tournament Systems: Fairness and Related Concerns, 55319 [2022-19533]

Download as PDF 55319 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 87, No. 174 Friday, September 9, 2022 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service RIN 0581–AE18 [Doc. No. AMS–FTPP–22–0046] Poultry Growing Tournament Systems: Fairness and Related Concerns Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; reopening of comment period. AGENCY: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is providing additional time for the public to submit comments and information that will inform policy development and future rulemaking proposals regarding the use of poultry grower ranking systems commonly known as tournaments in contract poultry production. AMS seeks this input in response to numerous complaints from poultry growers about the use of tournament systems. Comments in response to this request would help AMS tailor further rulemaking in addition to that already planned and under way to address specific industry practices in relation to tournament systems. DATES: The comment period for the notice originally published on June 8, 2022, at 87 FR 34814, is reopened. Comments must be submitted on or before September 26, 2022. ADDRESSES: Comments can be submitted by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Enter AMS–FTPP–22–0046 in the Search field. Select the Documents tab, then select the Comment button in the list of documents. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. AMS–FTPP–22–0046, S. Brett Offutt, Chief Legal Officer, Packers and Stockyards Division, USDA, AMS, FTPP; Room 2097–S, Mail Stop 3601, jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: 18:02 Sep 08, 2022 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION S. Brett Offutt, Chief Legal Officer/Policy Advisor, Packers and Stockyards Division, USDA AMS Fair Trade Practices Program, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250; Phone: (202) 690–4355; or Email: s.brett.offutt@usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A notice published in the Federal Register on June 8, 2022 (87 FR 34814), requested comments and information from the public to assist AMS in developing policy regarding the use of poultry grower ranking or ‘‘tournament’’ pay systems as a means to determine grower compensation by vertically integrated poultry companies, known as ‘‘integrators’’. This advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) established a 90-day comment period, ending September 6, 2022. During the initial comment period, AMS received requests from industry organizations asking for additional time to submit comments, citing the breadth and complexity of the questions and concepts presented for comment. AMS is now reopening the comment period to encourage additional input on the topics raised by the ANPR. The June 8, 2022, ANPR includes numerous specific questions for commenter consideration. We ask that commenters please fully explain all views and alternative solutions or suggestions, supplying examples and data or other information to support those views where possible. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 9 CFR Part 201 VerDate Sep<11>2014 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250–3601. Jkt 256001 Erin Morris, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. 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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 174 (Friday, September 9, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 55319]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19533]


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Proposed Rules
                                                Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of 
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these 
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in 
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 174 / Friday, September 9, 2022 / 
Proposed Rules

[[Page 55319]]



DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

9 CFR Part 201

RIN 0581-AE18
[Doc. No. AMS-FTPP-22-0046]


Poultry Growing Tournament Systems: Fairness and Related Concerns

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; reopening of comment 
period.

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SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is providing 
additional time for the public to submit comments and information that 
will inform policy development and future rulemaking proposals 
regarding the use of poultry grower ranking systems commonly known as 
tournaments in contract poultry production. AMS seeks this input in 
response to numerous complaints from poultry growers about the use of 
tournament systems. Comments in response to this request would help AMS 
tailor further rulemaking in addition to that already planned and under 
way to address specific industry practices in relation to tournament 
systems.

DATES: The comment period for the notice originally published on June 
8, 2022, at 87 FR 34814, is reopened. Comments must be submitted on or 
before September 26, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Comments can be submitted by either of the following 
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Enter AMS-FTPP-22-0046 in the Search field. Select 
the Documents tab, then select the Comment button in the list of 
documents.
     Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to 
Docket No. AMS-FTPP-22-0046, S. Brett Offutt, Chief Legal Officer, 
Packers and Stockyards Division, USDA, AMS, FTPP; Room 2097-S, Mail 
Stop 3601, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-3601.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: S. Brett Offutt, Chief Legal Officer/
Policy Advisor, Packers and Stockyards Division, USDA AMS Fair Trade 
Practices Program, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250; 
Phone: (202) 690-4355; or Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A notice published in the Federal Register 
on June 8, 2022 (87 FR 34814), requested comments and information from 
the public to assist AMS in developing policy regarding the use of 
poultry grower ranking or ``tournament'' pay systems as a means to 
determine grower compensation by vertically integrated poultry 
companies, known as ``integrators''. This advance notice of proposed 
rulemaking (ANPR) established a 90-day comment period, ending September 
6, 2022. During the initial comment period, AMS received requests from 
industry organizations asking for additional time to submit comments, 
citing the breadth and complexity of the questions and concepts 
presented for comment.
    AMS is now reopening the comment period to encourage additional 
input on the topics raised by the ANPR. The June 8, 2022, ANPR includes 
numerous specific questions for commenter consideration. We ask that 
commenters please fully explain all views and alternative solutions or 
suggestions, supplying examples and data or other information to 
support those views where possible.

Erin Morris,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-19533 Filed 9-8-22; 8:45 am]
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