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Proposed Rules
Federal Register
Vol. 87, No. 195
Tuesday, October 11, 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
7 CFR Part 205
[Doc. No. AMS–NOP–21–0073]
RIN 0581–AE06
National Organic Program; Organic
Livestock and Poultry Standards
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of
public comment period.
AGENCY:
On August 9, 2022, the
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
published proposed amendments to the
United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) organic regulations, with a 60day comment period ending on October
11, 2022. The proposed rule would
amend organic livestock and poultry
production requirements. In response to
multiple requests, AMS is announcing
an extension of the public comment
period by an additional 30 calendar
days.
SUMMARY:
The deadline for receipt of
comments on the proposed rule
published on August 9, 2022, at 87 FR
48562, is extended until November 10,
2022.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons may
comment on this proposed rule using
one of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: You
may submit comments on the proposed
rule, identified by AMS–NOP–21–0073,
by electronic submission. Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and enter AMS–
NOP–21–0073 in the Search box. Click
the ‘‘Comment’’ icon, complete the
required fields, and enter or attach your
comments.
• Mail: AMS strongly prefers
comments be submitted electronically.
However, written comments may be
submitted (i.e., postmarked) via mail to
Erin Healy, Standards Division,
National Organic Program, USDA–
AMS–NOP, Room 2646–So., Ag Stop
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All comments received are a part of
the public record and will generally be
posted for public viewing on https://
www.regulations.gov without change.
All personal identifying information
(e.g., name, address, etc.), confidential
business information, or otherwise
sensitive information submitted
voluntarily by the sender will be
publicly accessible (enter ‘‘N/A’’ in the
required fields if you wish to remain
anonymous).
Docket: To access the docket,
including the Draft Regulatory Impact
Analysis/Initial Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis, other background documents,
and comments, go to https://
www.regulations.gov (search for docket
‘‘AMS–NOP–21–0073’’).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin
Healy, Standards Division, National
Organic Program, USDA–AMS–NOP,
Room 2646–So., Ag Stop 0268, 1400
Independence Ave. SW, Washington,
DC 20250–0268; Telephone: (202) 617–
4942. Email: erin.healy@usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August
9, 2022, AMS published proposed
changes to the USDA organic
regulations for organic livestock and
poultry production (87 FR 48562). The
proposed changes would address a
range of topics related to the care of
organic livestock, including:
• Livestock health care practices—the
proposed rule would specify which
physical alteration procedures are
prohibited or restricted for use on
organic livestock. The proposed
livestock health care practice standards
include requirements for euthanasia to
reduce suffering of any sick or disabled
livestock;
• Living conditions—the proposed
rule would set separate standards for
mammalian and avian livestock living
conditions to better reflect the needs
and behaviors of the different species, as
well as related consumer expectations.
The proposed mammalian livestock
standards would cover both ruminants
and swine. The proposed avian
livestock living standards would set
maximum indoor and outdoor stocking
densities to ensure the birds have
sufficient space to engage in natural
behaviors;
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• Transport of animals—the
proposed rule would add new
requirements on the transport of organic
livestock to sale or slaughter;
• Slaughter—the proposed rule
would add a new section to clarify how
organic slaughter facility practices and
USDA Food Safety and Inspection
Service (FSIS) regulations work together
to support animal welfare.
During the comment period, AMS
received multiple requests for
additional time to prepare and submit
comments. Having considered the
requests, AMS is extending the
comment period for an additional 30
days to provide further opportunity for
public comment. This extension
provides a total of 90 days for public
input. We encourage members of the
public to submit comments on the
proposed amendments, implementation
options, and AMS’s analysis of the
proposed rule (see 87 FR 48564).
Erin Morris,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural
Marketing Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
7 CFR Part 205
[Doc. No. AMS–NOP–21–0008]
RIN 0581–AE02
Inert Ingredients in Pesticides for
Organic Production
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Advance notice of proposed
rulemaking; extension of comment
period.
AGENCY:
The Agricultural Marketing
Service (AMS) is providing additional
time for the public to submit comments
and information about how to update
the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) organic regulations
on inert ingredients in pesticides used
in organic production. AMS seeks
comments on alternatives to its existing
regulations that would align with the
Organic Foods Production Act of 1990
(OFPA) and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulatory
framework for inert ingredients.
SUMMARY:
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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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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
7 CFR Part 205
[Doc. No. AMS-NOP-21-0073]
RIN 0581-AE06
National Organic Program; Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of public comment period.
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SUMMARY: On August 9, 2022, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
published proposed amendments to the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) organic regulations, with a 60-day comment period
ending on October 11, 2022. The proposed rule would amend organic
livestock and poultry production requirements. In response to multiple
requests, AMS is announcing an extension of the public comment period
by an additional 30 calendar days.
DATES: The deadline for receipt of comments on the proposed rule
published on August 9, 2022, at 87 FR 48562, is extended until November
10, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons may comment on this proposed rule using
one of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: You may submit comments on the
proposed rule, identified by AMS-NOP-21-0073, by electronic submission.
Go to https://www.regulations.gov and enter AMS-NOP-21-0073 in the
Search box. Click the ``Comment'' icon, complete the required fields,
and enter or attach your comments.
Mail: AMS strongly prefers comments be submitted
electronically. However, written comments may be submitted (i.e.,
postmarked) via mail to Erin Healy, Standards Division, National
Organic Program, USDA-AMS-NOP, Room 2646-So., Ag Stop 0268, 1400
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-0268. Mailed comments must
be postmarked by November 10, 2022.
All comments received are a part of the public record and will
generally be posted for public viewing on https://www.regulations.gov
without change. All personal identifying information (e.g., name,
address, etc.), confidential business information, or otherwise
sensitive information submitted voluntarily by the sender will be
publicly accessible (enter ``N/A'' in the required fields if you wish
to remain anonymous).
Docket: To access the docket, including the Draft Regulatory Impact
Analysis/Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, other background
documents, and comments, go to https://www.regulations.gov (search for
docket ``AMS-NOP-21-0073'').
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin Healy, Standards Division,
National Organic Program, USDA-AMS-NOP, Room 2646-So., Ag Stop 0268,
1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-0268; Telephone: (202)
617-4942. Email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 9, 2022, AMS published proposed
changes to the USDA organic regulations for organic livestock and
poultry production (87 FR 48562). The proposed changes would address a
range of topics related to the care of organic livestock, including:
Livestock health care practices--the proposed rule would
specify which physical alteration procedures are prohibited or
restricted for use on organic livestock. The proposed livestock health
care practice standards include requirements for euthanasia to reduce
suffering of any sick or disabled livestock;
Living conditions--the proposed rule would set separate
standards for mammalian and avian livestock living conditions to better
reflect the needs and behaviors of the different species, as well as
related consumer expectations. The proposed mammalian livestock
standards would cover both ruminants and swine. The proposed avian
livestock living standards would set maximum indoor and outdoor
stocking densities to ensure the birds have sufficient space to engage
in natural behaviors;
Transport of animals--the proposed rule would add new
requirements on the transport of organic livestock to sale or
slaughter;
Slaughter--the proposed rule would add a new section to
clarify how organic slaughter facility practices and USDA Food Safety
and Inspection Service (FSIS) regulations work together to support
animal welfare.
During the comment period, AMS received multiple requests for
additional time to prepare and submit comments. Having considered the
requests, AMS is extending the comment period for an additional 30 days
to provide further opportunity for public comment. This extension
provides a total of 90 days for public input. We encourage members of
the public to submit comments on the proposed amendments,
implementation options, and AMS's analysis of the proposed rule (see 87
FR 48564).
Erin Morris,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-22011 Filed 10-7-22; 8:45 am]
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