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2 CFR Subtitle B, Ch. IV
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, Fall
2022
Office of the Secretary, USDA.
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
This agenda provides
summary descriptions of significant and
not significant regulations being
developed in agencies of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) in
conformance with Executive Orders
(E.O.) 12866, ‘‘Regulatory Planning and
Review,’’ and 13563, ‘‘Improving
SUMMARY:
Regulation and Regulatory Review.’’
The agenda also describes regulations
affecting small entities as required by
section 602 of the Regulatory Flexibility
Act, Public Law 96–354. This agenda
also identifies regulatory actions that are
being reviewed in compliance with
section 610(c) of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. We invite public
comment on those actions as well as any
regulation consistent with Executive
Order 13563.
USDA has attempted to list all
regulations and regulatory reviews
pending at the time of publication
except for minor and routine or
repetitive actions, but some may have
been inadvertently missed. There is no
legal significance to the omission of an
item from this listing. Also, the dates
shown for the steps of each action are
estimated and are not commitments to
act on or by the date shown.
USDA’s complete regulatory agenda is
available online at www.reginfo.gov.
Because publication in the Federal
Register is mandated for the regulatory
flexibility agendas required by the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C.
602), USDA’s printed agenda entries
include only:
(1) Rules that are likely to have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities;
and
(2) Rules identified for periodic
review under section 610 of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
For this edition of the USDA
regulatory agenda, the most important
regulatory actions are summarized in a
Statement of Regulatory Priorities that is
included in the Regulatory Plan, which
appears in both the online regulatory
agenda and in part II of the Federal
Register that includes the abbreviated
regulatory agenda.
For
further information on any specific
entry shown in this agenda, please
contact the person listed for that action.
For general comments or inquiries about
the agenda, please contact Mr. Michael
Poe, Office of Budget and Program
Analysis, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250,
(202) 720–3257.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dated: September 30, 2022.
Michael Poe,
Legislative and Regulatory Staff.
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE—PRERULE STAGE
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
227 ....................
Inert Ingredients in Pesticides for Organic Production (AMS–NOP–21–0008) ...............................................
0581–AE02
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE—PROPOSED RULE STAGE
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
228 ....................
Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act (AMS–FTPP–21–0045)
(Reg Plan Seq No. 2).
Natural Grass Sod Promotion, Research, and Information Order (AMS–LP–21–0028) .................................
Organic Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food (AMS–NOP–22–0063) ....................................
229 ....................
230 ....................
0581–AE05
0581–AE07
0581–AE13
References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE—FINAL RULE STAGE
Sequence No.
231
232
233
234
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235 ....................
Regulation
Identifier No.
Title
Strengthening Organic Enforcement (AMS–NOP–17–0065) ..........................................................................
Dairy Donation Program (AMS–DA–21–0013) ................................................................................................
Preserving Trust Benefits Under the Packers and Stockyards Act (AMS–FTPP–21–0015) ..........................
Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments (AMS–FTPP–21–0044) (Reg Plan Seq
No. 4).
Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (AMS–NOP–21–0073) (Reg Plan Seq No. 5) .............................
0581–AD09
0581–AE00
0581–AE01
0581–AE03
0581–AE06
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE—LONG-TERM ACTIONS
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
236 ....................
237 ....................
Organic Aquaculture Standards .......................................................................................................................
Organic Apiculture Production Standards ........................................................................................................
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AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE—COMPLETED ACTIONS
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
238 ....................
Organic Mushroom Standards .........................................................................................................................
0581–AE14
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE—PROPOSED RULE STAGE
Sequence No.
239
240
241
242
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Regulation
Identifier No.
Title
Animal Disease Traceability; Electronic Identification .....................................................................................
Revision to Horse Protection Act Regulations .................................................................................................
AQI User Fees .................................................................................................................................................
Importation of Bovine Meat From Paraguay ....................................................................................................
0579–AE64
0579–AE70
0579–AE71
0579–AE73
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE—FINAL RULE STAGE
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
243 ....................
Establishing AWA Standards for Birds ............................................................................................................
0579–AE61
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE—LONG-TERM ACTIONS
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
244 ....................
245 ....................
National List of Reportable Animal Diseases ..................................................................................................
Microchipping, Verifiable Signatures, Government Official Endorsement, and Mandatory Forms for Importation of Live Dogs; Cage Standards for Domestic Dogs.
0579–AE39
0579–AE58
FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE—PROPOSED RULE STAGE
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
246 ....................
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC): WIC Online Ordering
and Transactions and Food Delivery Revisions to Meet the Needs of a Modern, Data-Driven Program.
0584–AE85
FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE—LONG-TERM ACTIONS
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
247 ....................
National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs: School Food Service Account Revenue Amendments Related to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.
Modernizing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefit Redemption Systems .................
Providing Regulatory Flexibility for Retailers in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ....
Strengthening Integrity and Reducing Retailer Fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP).
248 ....................
249 ....................
250 ....................
0584–AE11
0584–AE37
0584–AE61
0584–AE71
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FOREST SERVICE—COMPLETED ACTIONS
Regulation
Identifier No.
Sequence No.
Title
251 ....................
Special Uses—Communications Uses Rent ....................................................................................................
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
(USDA)
229. Natural Grass Sod Promotion,
Research, and Information Order
(AMS–LP–21–0028) [0581–AE07]
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
Prerule Stage
227. Inert Ingredients in Pesticides for
Organic Production (AMS–NOP–21–
0008) [0581–AE02]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501 to 6524
Abstract: Based on comments
received from the advance notice of
proposed rulemaking, this proposed
rule seeks public comment on
recommendations to replace outdated
references in USDA’s organic
regulations to U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) policy on inert
ingredients in pesticides. Inerts, also
known as other ingredients, are any
substances other than the active
ingredient that are intentionally added
to pesticide products. References to
outdated EPA policy appear in the
USDA organic regulations in the
National List of Allowed and Prohibited
Substances (National List) and identify
the inert ingredients allowed in
pesticides for organic production.
Timetable:
Action
Date
ANPRM ...............
ANPR Comment
Period Extended.
ANPRM Comment
Period End.
ANPRM Comment
Period Extended End.
NPRM ..................
09/02/22
10/11/22
87 FR 54173
87 FR 61268
11/01/22
12/31/22
09/00/23
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
(USDA)
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Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
Proposed Rule Stage
228. Inclusive Competition and Market
Integrity Under the Packers and
Stockyards Act (AMS–FTPP–21–0045)
[0581–AE05]
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq.
No. 2 in part II of this issue of the
Federal Register.
19:21 Feb 21, 2023
Action
FR Cite
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Tucker,
Deputy Administrator, USDA National
Organic Program, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing
Service, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW, Washington, DC 20250, Phone: 202
260–8077, Email: jennifer.tucker@
usda.gov.
RIN: 0581–AE02
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Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7411 to 7425
Abstract: This action invites
comments on the establishment of an
industry-funded promotion, research,
and information program for natural
grass sod products. The proposed
Natural Grass Sod Promotion, Research,
and Information Order was submitted to
the U.S. Department of Agriculture by
Turfgrass Producers International, a
group of natural grass sod producers.
The program would conduct research,
marketing, and promotion activities that
will benefit the entire industry. Primary
goals of the program include educating
consumers and stakeholders of the
benefits of natural grass and providing
producers with marketing tools they can
use to grow their business. The goals
identified in this proposed rule would
only attainable through a national
research and promotion program for
natural grass sod.
Timetable:
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NPRM ..................
FR Cite
04/00/23
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jeana Harbison,
Deputy Director of Livestock and
Poultry Program, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing
Service, Washington, DC 20024, Phone:
202 690–3192, Email:
jeana.m.harbison@usda.gov.
RIN: 0581–AE07
230. Organic Market Development for
Mushrooms and Pet Food (AMS–NOP–
22–0063) [0581–AE13]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501
Abstract: This action seeks comments
on the proposed amendments to USDA
organic regulations that would (a)
develop organic pet food standards and
(b) establish standards for the organic
production and certification of
mushrooms. The title and scope of
proposed action ‘‘Organic Pet Food
Standards’’ has been revised to include
the establishment of standards for the
production and certification of
mushrooms, which was previously
proposed under withdrawn RIN 0851–
AE14.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Tucker,
Deputy Administrator, USDA National
Organic Program, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing
Service, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW, Washington, DC 20250, Phone: 202
260–8077, Email: jennifer.tucker@
usda.gov.
RIN: 0581–AE13
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
(USDA)
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
Final Rule Stage
231. Strengthening Organic
Enforcement (AMS–NOP–17–0065)
[0581–AD09]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501
Abstract: The Strengthening Organic
Enforcement (SOE) final rule will
amend the USDA organic regulations to
strengthen oversight and enforcement of
the production, handling, and sale of
organic agricultural products.
Topics addressed in this rule include:
Applicability of the regulations and
exemptions from organic certification;
National Organic Program Import
Certificates; recordkeeping and product
traceability; certifying agent personnel
qualifications and training; standardized
certificates of organic operation;
unannounced on-site inspections of
certified operations; oversight of
certification activities; foreign
conformity assessment systems;
certification of grower group operations;
labeling of nonretail containers; annual
update requirements for certified
operations; compliance and appeals
processes; and calculating organic
content of multi-ingredient products.
Timetable:
Action
Proposed Rule ....
Comment Period
End.
Final Rule ............
Date
08/05/20
10/05/20
FR Cite
85 FR 47536
12/00/22
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Tucker,
Deputy Administrator, USDA National
Organic Program, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing
Service, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW, Washington, DC 20250, Phone: 202
260–8077, Email: jennifer.tucker@
usda.gov.
RIN: 0581–AD09
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232. Dairy Donation Program (AMS–
DA–21–0013) [0581–AE00]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 116–260, sec.
762
Abstract: This rulemaking will
finalize the Dairy Donation Program,
which was authorized in the
Consolidated Appropriations Act of
2021. The Dairy Donation Program is a
voluntary program that reimburses
eligible dairy organizations for milk
used to make eligible dairy products
donated to non-profit groups for
distribution to low-income persons.
Timetable:
Action
Date
Interim Final Rule
Interim Final Rule
Comment Period End.
Final Rule ............
09/01/21
11/01/21
FR Cite
86 FR 48887
02/00/23
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Erin Taylor, Acting
Director, Order Formulation and
Enforcement Division, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing
Service, Dairy Program, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Room 2969–
S, Washington, DC 20250, Phone: 202
720–7311, Email: erin.taylor@
ams.usda.gov.
RIN: 0581–AE00
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233. Preserving Trust Benefits Under
the Packers and Stockyards Act (AMS–
FTPP–21–0015) [0581–AE01]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 116–260, sec.
763
Abstract: This action will revise the
Packers and Stockyards regulations to
add provisions for written notifications
related to the new livestock dealer trust.
The revisions will outline the process
for livestock sellers to notify livestock
dealers and the Secretary of the seller’s
intent to preserve their interest in trust
benefits should the dealer fail to pay for
livestock purchased. The revisions will
also require livestock sellers to
acknowledge in writing that they forfeit
rights to the dealer trust under the terms
of credit sales to dealers. These
provisions will mirror existing
regulatory provisions related to
livestock and poultry sales under the
Packers and Stockyards Act.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
Final Rule ............
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05/05/22
06/06/22
FR Cite
87 FR 26695
01/00/23
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Stuart Frank,
Division Director, Packers and
Stockyards Division, Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing
Service, Federal Building; Room 917,
210 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA
50309, Phone: 515 323–2586, Email:
stuart.frank@usda.gov.
RIN: 0581–AE01
234. Transparency in Poultry Grower
Contracting and Tournaments (AMS–
FTPP–21–0044) [0581–AE03]
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production of organic apicultural (or
beekeeping) products.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
FR Cite
To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Tucker,
Phone: 202 260–8077, Email:
jennifer.tucker@usda.gov.
RIN: 0581–AE12
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq.
No. 4 in part II of this issue of the
Federal Register.
RIN: 0581–AE03
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
(USDA)
235. Organic Livestock and Poultry
Standards (AMS–NOP–21–0073) [0581–
AE06]
Completed Actions
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq.
No. 5 in part II of this issue of the
Federal Register.
RIN: 0581–AE06
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
(USDA)
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
Long-Term Actions
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
238. Organic Mushroom Standards
[0581–AE14]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501 to 6524
Abstract: This action, proposing to
establish standards for the organic
production and certification of
mushrooms in the USDA organic
regulations, is being withdrawn and
combined with the action proposing to
develop organic pet food standards (RIN
0581–AE13).
Completed:
236. Organic Aquaculture Standards
[0581–AD34]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501 to 6522
Abstract: This action proposes to
establish standards for organic
production and certification of farmed
aquatic animals and their products in
the USDA organic regulations. This
action would also add aquatic animals
as a scope of certification and
accreditation under the National
Organic Program (NOP).
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
FR Cite
To Be Determined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Tucker,
Phone: 202 260–8077, Email:
jennifer.tucker@usda.gov.
RIN: 0581–AD34
237. Organic Apiculture Production
Standards [0581–AE12]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501
Abstract: This action proposes to
amend the USDA organic regulations to
reflect an October 2010
recommendation submitted to the
Secretary by the National Organic
Standards Board (NOSB) concerning the
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Withdrawn ...........
Date
FR Cite
09/15/22
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Tucker,
Phone: 202 260–8077, Email:
jennifer.tucker@usda.gov.
RIN: 0581–AE14
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
(USDA)
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS)
Proposed Rule Stage
239. Animal Disease Traceability;
Electronic Identification [0579–AE64]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.
Abstract: This action would amend
APHIS’ animal disease traceability
regulations, currently codified at 9 CFR
part 86. The primary proposed change
would require that beginning June 30,
2023, APHIS would only recognize
identification devices (e.g., eartags) as
official identification for cattle and
bison covered by the regulations if the
devices have both visual and electronic
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readability (EID). Other proposed
changes are intended to clarify language
and requirements in several sections of
part 86. These changes would enhance
the U.S. traceability system to better
achieve goals of rapidly tracing diseased
and exposed animals and containing
outbreaks.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
FR Cite
12/00/22
02/00/23
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dr. Aaron Scott
Ph.D., DACVPM, Director, Department
of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, National Animal
Disease Traceability and Veterinary
Accreditation Center, APHIS Veterinary
Services Strategy and Policy, 2150
Centre Avenue, Building B (Mail Stop
3E87), Fort Collins, CO 80526, Phone:
970 494–7249, Email: traceability@
usda.gov.
RIN: 0579–AE64
240. Revision to Horse Protection Act
Regulations [0579–AE70]
Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1823
Abstract: Current Horse Protection
Act (HPA) regulations require
Designated Qualified Persons (DQPs) to
be licensed directly through Horse
Industry Organizations (HIOs). DQPs
conduct inspections of horses at HIOaffiliated shows, sales, auctions, and
exhibitions to determine compliance
with the HPA. We are proposing to
amend the Horse Protection regulations
by eliminating the role of HIOs and
DQPs as inspectors at horse shows,
exhibitions, sales, and auctions, and
assigning inspection authority solely to
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS) Veterinary Medical
Officers and other persons authorized
by APHIS. Other changes are also being
contemplated.
Timetable:
Action
Date
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NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
FR Cite
19:21 Feb 21, 2023
RIN: 0579–AE73
241. AQI User Fees [0579–AE71]
Legal Authority: 21 U.S.C. 136a
Abstract: We are proposing multiple
revisions to our AQI user fee regulations
in order to facilitate full cost recovery as
required by 21 U.S.C. 136a. We are
proposing to update the fees using more
current operational data, as well as
update the fees to incorporate recurring
costs such as capital improvements and
staffing needs. Inflation would also be
incorporated into our model. Other
changes are also being contemplated.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
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03/00/23
05/00/23
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: George Balady, PEIP
Cost and Fee Analysis, PPQ, Department
of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, 4700 River Road,
Riverdale, MD 20737, Phone: 301 851–
2338.
RIN: 0579–AE71
242. Importation of Bovine Meat From
Paraguay [0579–AE73]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 450; 7 U.S.C.
7701 to 7772; 7 U.S.C. 7781 to 7786; 7
U.S.C. 8301 to 8317; 21 U.S.C. 136 and
136a; 31 U.S.C. 9701
Abstract: We are proposing to amend
the regulations governing the
importation of certain animals, meat,
and other animal products by allowing,
under certain conditions, the
importation of fresh (chilled or frozen)
beef from Paraguay. Based on the
evidence from a risk analysis, we have
determined that fresh beef can safely be
imported from Paraguay, provided
certain conditions are met. This action
would provide for the importation of
fresh beef from Paraguay into the United
States while continuing to protect the
United States against the introduction of
foot-and-mouth disease.
Timetable:
Action
12/00/22
02/00/23
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Lance Bassage, VMD,
Director, National Policy Staff, Animal
Care, Department of Agriculture,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service, 4700 River Road Unit 84,
Riverdale, MD 20737, Phone: 301 851–
3748, Email: lance.h.bassage@usda.gov.
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RIN: 0579–AE70
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
FR Cite
01/00/23
03/00/23
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ingrid Kotowski,
Regionalization Evaluation Services, VS,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service, 920
Main Campus Drive, Suite 200, Raleigh,
NC 27606, Phone: 919 855–7732.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
(USDA)
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS)
Final Rule Stage
243. Establishing AWA Standards for
Birds [0579–AE61]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2131 to 2159
Abstract: This rulemaking would
extend APHIS enforcement of the
Animal Welfare Act (AWA) to birds,
other than birds bred for use in research.
This would help ensure the humane
care and treatment of such birds.
Timetable:
Action
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
NPRM Comment
Period Extended.
NPRM Comment
Period Extended End.
Final Rule ............
Date
FR Cite
02/22/22
04/25/22
87 FR 9880
04/22/22
87 FR 24072
05/25/22
02/00/23
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dr. Cody Yager,
DVM, MPH, Avian Specialist, Animal
Care, Department of Agriculture,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service, 4700 River Road Unit 84,
Riverdale, MD 20737, Phone: 970 494–
7478, Email: cody.m.yager@usda.gov.
RIN: 0579–AE61
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
(USDA)
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS)
Long-Term Actions
244. National List of Reportable Animal
Diseases [0579–AE39]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 8301 to 8317
Abstract: This rulemaking amends our
disease regulations to provide for a
National List of Reportable Animal
Diseases, along with reporting
responsibilities for animal health
professionals that encounter or suspect
cases of communicable animal diseases
and disease agents. The changes are
necessary to streamline State and
Federal cooperative animal disease
detection, response, and control efforts.
This action will consolidate and
enhance current disease reporting
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mechanisms, and it will complement
and supplement existing animal disease
tracking and reporting at the State level.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
NPRM Comment
Period Reopened.
NPRM Comment
Period Reopened End.
Next Action Undetermined.
FR Cite
04/02/20
06/01/20
85 FR 18471
08/18/20
85 FR 50796
08/21/20
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jane Rooney, Phone:
970 494–7397
RIN: 0579–AE39
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245. Microchipping, Verifiable
Signatures, Government Official
Endorsement, and Mandatory Forms
for Importation of Live Dogs; Cage
Standards for Domestic Dogs [0579–
AE58]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2131 to 2159
Abstract: We are proposing to amend
the regulations regarding the
importation of live dogs by requiring all
live dogs imported into the United
States for resale purposes to be
microchipped for permanent
identification, and to require importers
to procure a microchip reader and make
it available to port-of-entry officials as
requested. This action would also add
microchipping as one of three
identification options for dogs and cats
used by dealers, exhibitors and research
facilities. In addition, APHIS is
proposing to require a verifiable
signature on the health certificate and
rabies certificate accompanying
imported live dogs, an endorsement of
the health certificate by a government
official in the country of origin, and the
mandatory use of forms provided by
APHIS. Additionally, we are proposing
to update cage standards for dogs held
domestically by dealers or exhibitors
who are licensed under the Animal
Welfare Act or used in research at
registered facilities. Other changes are
also being contemplated.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
FR Cite
12/00/23
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Lance Bassage,
Phone: 301 851–3748, Email:
lance.h.bassage@usda.gov.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
(USDA)
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
Proposed Rule Stage
246. Special Supplemental Nutrition
Program for Women, Infants and
Children (WIC): WIC Online Ordering
and Transactions and Food Delivery
Revisions To Meet the Needs of a
Modern, Data-Driven Program [0584–
AE85]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 111–296
Abstract: This rule addresses key
regulatory barriers to online ordering in
the WIC Program by making changes to
the provisions that prevent online
transactions and types of online capable
stores from participating in the Program.
This rule will also allow FNS to
modernize WIC vendor regulations that
do not reflect current technology and
facilitate the Program’s transition to
EBT.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
FR Cite
02/00/23
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael DePiro,
Department of Agriculture, Food and
Nutrition Service, 1320 Braddock Place,
Alexandria, VA 22314, Phone: 703 305–
2876, Email: michael.depiro@usda.gov.
Maureen Lydon, Department of
Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service,
1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA
22314, Phone: 703 457–7713, Email:
maureen.lydon@usda.gov.
RIN: 0584–AE85
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
(USDA)
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
Long-Term Actions
247. National School Lunch and School
Breakfast Programs: School Food
Service Account Revenue Amendments
Related to the Healthy, Hunger-Free
Kids Act of 2010 [0584–AE11]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 111–296
Abstract: This rule amends National
School Lunch Program (NSLP)
regulations to conform to requirements
contained in the Healthy, Hunger-Free
Kids Act of 2010 regarding equity in
school lunch pricing and revenue from
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non-program foods sold in schools. This
rule requires school food authorities
(SFAs) participating in the NSLP to
provide the same level of financial
support for lunches served to students
who are not eligible for free or reducedprice lunches as is provided for lunches
served to students eligible for free
lunches. This rule also requires that all
food sold in a school and purchased
with funds from the nonprofit school
food service account other than meals
and supplements reimbursed by the
Department of Agriculture must
generate revenue at least proportionate
to the cost of such foods.
Timetable:
Action
Interim Final Rule
Interim Final Rule
Effective.
Interim Final Rule
Comment Period End.
Final Rule ............
Date
06/17/11
07/01/11
FR Cite
76 FR 35301
09/15/11
05/00/24
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael DePiro,
Phone: 703 305–2876, Email:
michael.depiro@usda.gov.
Maureen Lydon, Phone: 703 457–
7713, Email: maureen.lydon@usda.gov.
RIN: 0584–AE11
248. Modernizing Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Benefit Redemption Systems [0584–
AE37]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 113–79
Abstract: The Food and Nutrition
Service (FNS) will propose changes that
collectively modernize SNAP benefit
issuance and increase program integrity
while streamlining program
administration, offering greater
flexibility to State agencies, and
improving customer service. The rule
will propose to codify provisions of the
2014 Farm Bill, the 2018 Farm Bill, and
respond to 2018 OIG audit findings. The
rule will propose to codify 2014 Farm
Bill provisions requiring most SNAPauthorized retailers to pay the costs
associated with EBT equipment,
supplies and related services and
requirements pertaining to the online
SNAP payment option. This rule would
also propose to codify waivers that have
been granted to State agencies to
implement practices that have proven
beneficial as the EBT system has
developed and matured, address
Disaster-SNAP requirements for ongoing households, and update EBT
system technical and functional
requirements.
Timetable:
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Date
NPRM ..................
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05/00/24
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles H. Watford,
Phone: 703 605–0800, Email:
charles.watford@usda.gov.
Maureen Lydon, Phone: 703 457–
7713, Email: maureen.lydon@usda.gov.
RIN: 0584–AE37
249. Providing Regulatory Flexibility
for Retailers in the Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
[0584–AE61]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 113–79; 7
U.S.C. 2011 to 2036
Abstract: The Agricultural Act of 2014
amended the Food and Nutrition Act of
2008 to increase the requirement that
certain Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP) authorized
retail food stores have available on a
continuous basis at least three varieties
of items in each of four staple food
categories, to a mandatory minimum of
seven varieties. The Food and Nutrition
Service (FNS) codified these mandatory
requirements. Subsequent annual
Agency appropriations bill language
prohibited implementation of certain
final rule provisions. In response, this
change will provide some retailers
participating in SNAP as authorized
food stores with more flexibility in
meeting the enhanced SNAP eligibility
requirements.
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
NPRM Comment
Period End.
NPRM Comment
Period Reopened.
NPRM Comment
Period Reopen
End.
Final Action .........
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06/04/19
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06/14/19
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06/20/19
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250. Strengthening Integrity and
Reducing Retailer Fraud in the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) [0584–AE71]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 113–79; Pub.
L. 115–334
Abstract: This proposed rule would
implement statutory provisions of the
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of
2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill), the
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
(the 2018 Farm Bill), and other language
intended to deter retailer fraud, abuse,
and non-compliance in the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP).
Timetable:
Action
Date
NPRM ..................
FR Cite
07/00/24
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles H. Watford,
Phone: 703 605–0800, Email:
charles.watford@usda.gov.
Maureen Lydon, Phone: 703 457–
7713, Email: maureen.lydon@usda.gov.
RIN: 0584–AE71
BILLING CODE 3410–30–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
(USDA)
would update the Forest Service’s rental
fee schedule for communications uses
based on market value. Updated rental
fees that exceed 100 percent of current
rental fees would be phased in over a 3year period. USDA is coordinating
development of the information base to
support this rulemaking with the
Department of the Interior. This
proposed rule is being removed from the
Forest Service’s regulatory agenda
because the Forest Service will revise
the existing rental fee schedule for
communications uses in Forest Service
Handbook 2709.11, chapter 90, by
publishing a proposed directive for
public comment under 36 CFR part 216,
rather than by publishing a proposed
rule. This approach is consistent with
implementation of the rental fee
schedule for communications uses in
1996. The Forest Service and the U.S.
Department of the Interior’s Bureau of
Land Management have the same rental
fee schedule for communications uses
and will coordinate updating of the
schedule through public notice and
comment.
Completed:
Reason
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Completed Actions
Legal Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1761 to
1771
Abstract: Consistent with the
requirement in title V, section 504 (g) of
the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act, the proposed rule
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Edwina HowardAgu, Phone: 202 205–1419, Email:
edwina.howard-agu@usda.gov.
RIN: 0596–AD43
251. Special Uses—Communications
Uses Rent [0596–AD43]
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Required: Yes.
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Phone: 703 605–0800, Email:
charles.watford@usda.gov.
Maureen Lydon, Phone: 703 457–
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
2 CFR Subtitle B, Ch. IV
5 CFR Ch. LXXIII
7 CFR Subtitle A; Subtitle B, Chs. I-XI, XIV-XVIII, XX, XXV-
XXXVIII, XLII
9 CFR Chs. I-III
36 CFR Ch. II
48 CFR Ch. 4
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, Fall 2022
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA.
ACTION: Semiannual Regulatory Agenda.
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SUMMARY: This agenda provides summary descriptions of significant and
not significant regulations being developed in agencies of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) in conformance with Executive Orders
(E.O.) 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' and 13563,
``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review.'' The agenda also
describes regulations affecting small entities as required by section
602 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, Public Law 96-354. This agenda
also identifies regulatory actions that are being reviewed in
compliance with section 610(c) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We
invite public comment on those actions as well as any regulation
consistent with Executive Order 13563.
USDA has attempted to list all regulations and regulatory reviews
pending at the time of publication except for minor and routine or
repetitive actions, but some may have been inadvertently missed. There
is no legal significance to the omission of an item from this listing.
Also, the dates shown for the steps of each action are estimated and
are not commitments to act on or by the date shown.
USDA's complete regulatory agenda is available online at
www.reginfo.gov. Because publication in the Federal Register is
mandated for the regulatory flexibility agendas required by the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602), USDA's printed agenda
entries include only:
(1) Rules that are likely to have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities; and
(2) Rules identified for periodic review under section 610 of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
For this edition of the USDA regulatory agenda, the most important
regulatory actions are summarized in a Statement of Regulatory
Priorities that is included in the Regulatory Plan, which appears in
both the online regulatory agenda and in part II of the Federal
Register that includes the abbreviated regulatory agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on any
specific entry shown in this agenda, please contact the person listed
for that action. For general comments or inquiries about the agenda,
please contact Mr. Michael Poe, Office of Budget and Program Analysis,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250, (202) 720-3257.
Dated: September 30, 2022.
Michael Poe,
Legislative and Regulatory Staff.
Agricultural Marketing Service--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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227....................... Inert Ingredients in 0581-AE02
Pesticides for Organic
Production (AMS-NOP-21-
0008).
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Agricultural Marketing Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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228....................... Inclusive Competition and 0581-AE05
Market Integrity Under
the Packers and
Stockyards Act (AMS-FTPP-
21-0045) (Reg Plan Seq
No. 2).
229....................... Natural Grass Sod 0581-AE07
Promotion, Research, and
Information Order (AMS-LP-
21-0028).
230....................... Organic Market Development 0581-AE13
for Mushrooms and Pet
Food (AMS-NOP-22-0063).
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this
issue of the Federal Register.
Agricultural Marketing Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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231....................... Strengthening Organic 0581-AD09
Enforcement (AMS-NOP-17-
0065).
232....................... Dairy Donation Program 0581-AE00
(AMS-DA-21-0013).
233....................... Preserving Trust Benefits 0581-AE01
Under the Packers and
Stockyards Act (AMS-FTPP-
21-0015).
234....................... Transparency in Poultry 0581-AE03
Grower Contracting and
Tournaments (AMS-FTPP-21-
0044) (Reg Plan Seq No.
4).
235....................... Organic Livestock and 0581-AE06
Poultry Standards (AMS-
NOP-21-0073) (Reg Plan
Seq No. 5).
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this
issue of the Federal Register.
Agricultural Marketing Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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236....................... Organic Aquaculture 0581-AD34
Standards.
237....................... Organic Apiculture 0581-AE12
Production Standards.
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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238....................... Organic Mushroom Standards 0581-AE14
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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239....................... Animal Disease 0579-AE64
Traceability; Electronic
Identification.
240....................... Revision to Horse 0579-AE70
Protection Act
Regulations.
241....................... AQI User Fees............. 0579-AE71
242....................... Importation of Bovine Meat 0579-AE73
From Paraguay.
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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243....................... Establishing AWA Standards 0579-AE61
for Birds.
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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244....................... National List of 0579-AE39
Reportable Animal
Diseases.
245....................... Microchipping, Verifiable 0579-AE58
Signatures, Government
Official Endorsement, and
Mandatory Forms for
Importation of Live Dogs;
Cage Standards for
Domestic Dogs.
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Food and Nutrition Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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246....................... Special Supplemental 0584-AE85
Nutrition Program for
Women, Infants and
Children (WIC): WIC
Online Ordering and
Transactions and Food
Delivery Revisions to
Meet the Needs of a
Modern, Data-Driven
Program.
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Food and Nutrition Service--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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247....................... National School Lunch and 0584-AE11
School Breakfast
Programs: School Food
Service Account Revenue
Amendments Related to the
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids
Act of 2010.
248....................... Modernizing Supplemental 0584-AE37
Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) Benefit
Redemption Systems.
249....................... Providing Regulatory 0584-AE61
Flexibility for Retailers
in the Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP).
250....................... Strengthening Integrity 0584-AE71
and Reducing Retailer
Fraud in the Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP).
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Forest Service--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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251....................... Special Uses-- 0596-AD43
Communications Uses Rent.
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Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
Prerule Stage
227. Inert Ingredients in Pesticides for Organic Production (AMS-NOP-
21-0008) [0581-AE02]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501 to 6524
Abstract: Based on comments received from the advance notice of
proposed rulemaking, this proposed rule seeks public comment on
recommendations to replace outdated references in USDA's organic
regulations to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) policy on
inert ingredients in pesticides. Inerts, also known as other
ingredients, are any substances other than the active ingredient that
are intentionally added to pesticide products. References to outdated
EPA policy appear in the USDA organic regulations in the National List
of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) and identify the
inert ingredients allowed in pesticides for organic production.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM............................... 09/02/22 87 FR 54173
ANPR Comment Period Extended........ 10/11/22 87 FR 61268
ANPRM Comment Period End............ 11/01/22 .......................
ANPRM Comment Period Extended End... 12/31/22 .......................
NPRM................................ 09/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Tucker, Deputy Administrator, USDA
National Organic Program, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural
Marketing Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250,
Phone: 202 260-8077, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 0581-AE02
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
Proposed Rule Stage
228. Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and
Stockyards Act (AMS-FTPP-21-0045) [0581-AE05]
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 2 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 0581-AE05
229. Natural Grass Sod Promotion, Research, and Information Order (AMS-
LP-21-0028) [0581-AE07]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7411 to 7425
Abstract: This action invites comments on the establishment of an
industry-funded promotion, research, and information program for
natural grass sod products. The proposed Natural Grass Sod Promotion,
Research, and Information Order was submitted to the U.S. Department of
Agriculture by Turfgrass Producers International, a group of natural
grass sod producers. The program would conduct research, marketing, and
promotion activities that will benefit the entire industry. Primary
goals of the program include educating consumers and stakeholders of
the benefits of natural grass and providing producers with marketing
tools they can use to grow their business. The goals identified in this
proposed rule would only attainable through a national research and
promotion program for natural grass sod.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jeana Harbison, Deputy Director of Livestock and
Poultry Program, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing
Service, Washington, DC 20024, Phone: 202 690-3192, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 0581-AE07
230. Organic Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food (AMS-NOP-22-
0063) [0581-AE13]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501
Abstract: This action seeks comments on the proposed amendments to
USDA organic regulations that would (a) develop organic pet food
standards and (b) establish standards for the organic production and
certification of mushrooms. The title and scope of proposed action
``Organic Pet Food Standards'' has been revised to include the
establishment of standards for the production and certification of
mushrooms, which was previously proposed under withdrawn RIN 0851-AE14.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 05/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Tucker, Deputy Administrator, USDA
National Organic Program, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural
Marketing Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250,
Phone: 202 260-8077, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 0581-AE13
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
Final Rule Stage
231. Strengthening Organic Enforcement (AMS-NOP-17-0065) [0581-AD09]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501
Abstract: The Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule
will amend the USDA organic regulations to strengthen oversight and
enforcement of the production, handling, and sale of organic
agricultural products.
Topics addressed in this rule include: Applicability of the
regulations and exemptions from organic certification; National Organic
Program Import Certificates; recordkeeping and product traceability;
certifying agent personnel qualifications and training; standardized
certificates of organic operation; unannounced on-site inspections of
certified operations; oversight of certification activities; foreign
conformity assessment systems; certification of grower group
operations; labeling of nonretail containers; annual update
requirements for certified operations; compliance and appeals
processes; and calculating organic content of multi-ingredient
products.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Proposed Rule....................... 08/05/20 85 FR 47536
Comment Period End.................. 10/05/20 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 12/00/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Tucker, Deputy Administrator, USDA
National Organic Program, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural
Marketing Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250,
Phone: 202 260-8077, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 0581-AD09
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232. Dairy Donation Program (AMS-DA-21-0013) [0581-AE00]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 116-260, sec. 762
Abstract: This rulemaking will finalize the Dairy Donation Program,
which was authorized in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
The Dairy Donation Program is a voluntary program that reimburses
eligible dairy organizations for milk used to make eligible dairy
products donated to non-profit groups for distribution to low-income
persons.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Interim Final Rule.................. 09/01/21 86 FR 48887
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 11/01/21 .......................
End.
Final Rule.......................... 02/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Erin Taylor, Acting Director, Order Formulation and
Enforcement Division, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing
Service, Dairy Program, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 2969-S,
Washington, DC 20250, Phone: 202 720-7311, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 0581-AE00
233. Preserving Trust Benefits Under the Packers and Stockyards Act
(AMS-FTPP-21-0015) [0581-AE01]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 116-260, sec. 763
Abstract: This action will revise the Packers and Stockyards
regulations to add provisions for written notifications related to the
new livestock dealer trust. The revisions will outline the process for
livestock sellers to notify livestock dealers and the Secretary of the
seller's intent to preserve their interest in trust benefits should the
dealer fail to pay for livestock purchased. The revisions will also
require livestock sellers to acknowledge in writing that they forfeit
rights to the dealer trust under the terms of credit sales to dealers.
These provisions will mirror existing regulatory provisions related to
livestock and poultry sales under the Packers and Stockyards Act.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 05/05/22 87 FR 26695
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/06/22 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 01/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Stuart Frank, Division Director, Packers and
Stockyards Division, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing
Service, Federal Building; Room 917, 210 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA
50309, Phone: 515 323-2586, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 0581-AE01
234. Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments (AMS-
FTPP-21-0044) [0581-AE03]
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 4 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 0581-AE03
235. Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (AMS-NOP-21-0073) [0581-
AE06]
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 5 in part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 0581-AE06
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
Long-Term Actions
236. Organic Aquaculture Standards [0581-AD34]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501 to 6522
Abstract: This action proposes to establish standards for organic
production and certification of farmed aquatic animals and their
products in the USDA organic regulations. This action would also add
aquatic animals as a scope of certification and accreditation under the
National Organic Program (NOP).
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Tucker, Phone: 202 260-8077, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 0581-AD34
237. Organic Apiculture Production Standards [0581-AE12]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501
Abstract: This action proposes to amend the USDA organic
regulations to reflect an October 2010 recommendation submitted to the
Secretary by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) concerning the
production of organic apicultural (or beekeeping) products.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ To Be Determined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Tucker, Phone: 202 260-8077, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 0581-AE12
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
Completed Actions
238. Organic Mushroom Standards [0581-AE14]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501 to 6524
Abstract: This action, proposing to establish standards for the
organic production and certification of mushrooms in the USDA organic
regulations, is being withdrawn and combined with the action proposing
to develop organic pet food standards (RIN 0581-AE13).
Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite
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Withdrawn........................... 09/15/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Tucker, Phone: 202 260-8077, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 0581-AE14
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Proposed Rule Stage
239. Animal Disease Traceability; Electronic Identification [0579-AE64]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.
Abstract: This action would amend APHIS' animal disease
traceability regulations, currently codified at 9 CFR part 86. The
primary proposed change would require that beginning June 30, 2023,
APHIS would only recognize identification devices (e.g., eartags) as
official identification for cattle and bison covered by the regulations
if the devices have both visual and electronic
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readability (EID). Other proposed changes are intended to clarify
language and requirements in several sections of part 86. These changes
would enhance the U.S. traceability system to better achieve goals of
rapidly tracing diseased and exposed animals and containing outbreaks.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/00/22 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dr. Aaron Scott Ph.D., DACVPM, Director, Department
of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, National
Animal Disease Traceability and Veterinary Accreditation Center, APHIS
Veterinary Services Strategy and Policy, 2150 Centre Avenue, Building B
(Mail Stop 3E87), Fort Collins, CO 80526, Phone: 970 494-7249, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 0579-AE64
240. Revision to Horse Protection Act Regulations [0579-AE70]
Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1823
Abstract: Current Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulations require
Designated Qualified Persons (DQPs) to be licensed directly through
Horse Industry Organizations (HIOs). DQPs conduct inspections of horses
at HIO-affiliated shows, sales, auctions, and exhibitions to determine
compliance with the HPA. We are proposing to amend the Horse Protection
regulations by eliminating the role of HIOs and DQPs as inspectors at
horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, and assigning inspection
authority solely to Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Veterinary Medical Officers and other persons authorized by APHIS.
Other changes are also being contemplated.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/00/22 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Lance Bassage, VMD, Director, National Policy
Staff, Animal Care, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, 4700 River Road Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737,
Phone: 301 851-3748, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 0579-AE70
241. AQI User Fees [0579-AE71]
Legal Authority: 21 U.S.C. 136a
Abstract: We are proposing multiple revisions to our AQI user fee
regulations in order to facilitate full cost recovery as required by 21
U.S.C. 136a. We are proposing to update the fees using more current
operational data, as well as update the fees to incorporate recurring
costs such as capital improvements and staffing needs. Inflation would
also be incorporated into our model. Other changes are also being
contemplated.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 03/00/23 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: George Balady, PEIP Cost and Fee Analysis, PPQ,
Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737, Phone: 301 851-2338.
RIN: 0579-AE71
242. Importation of Bovine Meat From Paraguay [0579-AE73]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 450; 7 U.S.C. 7701 to 7772; 7 U.S.C. 7781
to 7786; 7 U.S.C. 8301 to 8317; 21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 31 U.S.C. 9701
Abstract: We are proposing to amend the regulations governing the
importation of certain animals, meat, and other animal products by
allowing, under certain conditions, the importation of fresh (chilled
or frozen) beef from Paraguay. Based on the evidence from a risk
analysis, we have determined that fresh beef can safely be imported
from Paraguay, provided certain conditions are met. This action would
provide for the importation of fresh beef from Paraguay into the United
States while continuing to protect the United States against the
introduction of foot-and-mouth disease.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/00/23 .......................
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ingrid Kotowski, Regionalization Evaluation
Services, VS, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, 920 Main Campus Drive, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC
27606, Phone: 919 855-7732.
RIN: 0579-AE73
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Final Rule Stage
243. Establishing AWA Standards for Birds [0579-AE61]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2131 to 2159
Abstract: This rulemaking would extend APHIS enforcement of the
Animal Welfare Act (AWA) to birds, other than birds bred for use in
research. This would help ensure the humane care and treatment of such
birds.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 02/22/22 87 FR 9880
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/25/22 .......................
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 04/22/22 87 FR 24072
NPRM Comment Period Extended End.... 05/25/22 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 02/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Dr. Cody Yager, DVM, MPH, Avian Specialist, Animal
Care, Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service, 4700 River Road Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737, Phone: 970 494-
7478, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 0579-AE61
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Long-Term Actions
244. National List of Reportable Animal Diseases [0579-AE39]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 8301 to 8317
Abstract: This rulemaking amends our disease regulations to provide
for a National List of Reportable Animal Diseases, along with reporting
responsibilities for animal health professionals that encounter or
suspect cases of communicable animal diseases and disease agents. The
changes are necessary to streamline State and Federal cooperative
animal disease detection, response, and control efforts. This action
will consolidate and enhance current disease reporting
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mechanisms, and it will complement and supplement existing animal
disease tracking and reporting at the State level.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 04/02/20 85 FR 18471
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/01/20 .......................
NPRM Comment Period Reopened........ 08/18/20 85 FR 50796
NPRM Comment Period Reopened End.... 08/21/20 .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jane Rooney, Phone: 970 494-7397
RIN: 0579-AE39
245. Microchipping, Verifiable Signatures, Government Official
Endorsement, and Mandatory Forms for Importation of Live Dogs; Cage
Standards for Domestic Dogs [0579-AE58]
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2131 to 2159
Abstract: We are proposing to amend the regulations regarding the
importation of live dogs by requiring all live dogs imported into the
United States for resale purposes to be microchipped for permanent
identification, and to require importers to procure a microchip reader
and make it available to port-of-entry officials as requested. This
action would also add microchipping as one of three identification
options for dogs and cats used by dealers, exhibitors and research
facilities. In addition, APHIS is proposing to require a verifiable
signature on the health certificate and rabies certificate accompanying
imported live dogs, an endorsement of the health certificate by a
government official in the country of origin, and the mandatory use of
forms provided by APHIS. Additionally, we are proposing to update cage
standards for dogs held domestically by dealers or exhibitors who are
licensed under the Animal Welfare Act or used in research at registered
facilities. Other changes are also being contemplated.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 12/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Lance Bassage, Phone: 301 851-3748, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 0579-AE58
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
Proposed Rule Stage
246. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and
Children (WIC): WIC Online Ordering and Transactions and Food Delivery
Revisions To Meet the Needs of a Modern, Data-Driven Program [0584-
AE85]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 111-296
Abstract: This rule addresses key regulatory barriers to online
ordering in the WIC Program by making changes to the provisions that
prevent online transactions and types of online capable stores from
participating in the Program. This rule will also allow FNS to
modernize WIC vendor regulations that do not reflect current technology
and facilitate the Program's transition to EBT.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 02/00/23 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael DePiro, Department of Agriculture, Food and
Nutrition Service, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314, Phone:
703 305-2876, Email: [email protected].
Maureen Lydon, Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition
Service, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314, Phone: 703 457-
7713, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 0584-AE85
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
Long-Term Actions
247. National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs: School Food
Service Account Revenue Amendments Related to the Healthy, Hunger-Free
Kids Act of 2010 [0584-AE11]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 111-296
Abstract: This rule amends National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
regulations to conform to requirements contained in the Healthy,
Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 regarding equity in school lunch pricing
and revenue from non-program foods sold in schools. This rule requires
school food authorities (SFAs) participating in the NSLP to provide the
same level of financial support for lunches served to students who are
not eligible for free or reduced-price lunches as is provided for
lunches served to students eligible for free lunches. This rule also
requires that all food sold in a school and purchased with funds from
the nonprofit school food service account other than meals and
supplements reimbursed by the Department of Agriculture must generate
revenue at least proportionate to the cost of such foods.
Timetable:
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Interim Final Rule.................. 06/17/11 76 FR 35301
Interim Final Rule Effective........ 07/01/11 .......................
Interim Final Rule Comment Period 09/15/11 .......................
End.
Final Rule.......................... 05/00/24 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Michael DePiro, Phone: 703 305-2876, Email:
[email protected].
Maureen Lydon, Phone: 703 457-7713, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 0584-AE11
248. Modernizing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Benefit Redemption Systems [0584-AE37]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 113-79
Abstract: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will propose changes
that collectively modernize SNAP benefit issuance and increase program
integrity while streamlining program administration, offering greater
flexibility to State agencies, and improving customer service. The rule
will propose to codify provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill, the 2018 Farm
Bill, and respond to 2018 OIG audit findings. The rule will propose to
codify 2014 Farm Bill provisions requiring most SNAP-authorized
retailers to pay the costs associated with EBT equipment, supplies and
related services and requirements pertaining to the online SNAP payment
option. This rule would also propose to codify waivers that have been
granted to State agencies to implement practices that have proven
beneficial as the EBT system has developed and matured, address
Disaster-SNAP requirements for on-going households, and update EBT
system technical and functional requirements.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 05/00/24 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles H. Watford, Phone: 703 605-0800, Email:
[email protected].
Maureen Lydon, Phone: 703 457-7713, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 0584-AE37
249. Providing Regulatory Flexibility for Retailers in the Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) [0584-AE61]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 113-79; 7 U.S.C. 2011 to 2036
Abstract: The Agricultural Act of 2014 amended the Food and
Nutrition Act of 2008 to increase the requirement that certain
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) authorized retail food
stores have available on a continuous basis at least three varieties of
items in each of four staple food categories, to a mandatory minimum of
seven varieties. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) codified these
mandatory requirements. Subsequent annual Agency appropriations bill
language prohibited implementation of certain final rule provisions. In
response, this change will provide some retailers participating in SNAP
as authorized food stores with more flexibility in meeting the enhanced
SNAP eligibility requirements.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 04/05/19 84 FR 13555
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/04/19 .......................
NPRM Comment Period Reopened........ 06/14/19 84 FR 27743
NPRM Comment Period Reopen End...... 06/20/19 .......................
Final Action........................ 04/00/25 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles H. Watford, Phone: 703 605-0800, Email:
[email protected].
Maureen Lydon, Phone: 703 457-7713, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 0584-AE61
250. Strengthening Integrity and Reducing Retailer Fraud in the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) [0584-AE71]
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 113-79; Pub. L. 115-334
Abstract: This proposed rule would implement statutory provisions
of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill),
the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill), and other
language intended to deter retailer fraud, abuse, and non-compliance in
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 07/00/24 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Charles H. Watford, Phone: 703 605-0800, Email:
[email protected].
Maureen Lydon, Phone: 703 457-7713, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 0584-AE71
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
Forest Service (FS)
Completed Actions
251. Special Uses--Communications Uses Rent [0596-AD43]
Legal Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1761 to 1771
Abstract: Consistent with the requirement in title V, section 504
(g) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, the proposed rule
would update the Forest Service's rental fee schedule for
communications uses based on market value. Updated rental fees that
exceed 100 percent of current rental fees would be phased in over a 3-
year period. USDA is coordinating development of the information base
to support this rulemaking with the Department of the Interior. This
proposed rule is being removed from the Forest Service's regulatory
agenda because the Forest Service will revise the existing rental fee
schedule for communications uses in Forest Service Handbook 2709.11,
chapter 90, by publishing a proposed directive for public comment under
36 CFR part 216, rather than by publishing a proposed rule. This
approach is consistent with implementation of the rental fee schedule
for communications uses in 1996. The Forest Service and the U.S.
Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management have the same
rental fee schedule for communications uses and will coordinate
updating of the schedule through public notice and comment.
Completed:
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Withdrawn........................... 11/16/22 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Edwina Howard-Agu, Phone: 202 205-1419, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 0596-AD43
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