Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, Spring 2025

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 90 , No. 181 / Monday, September 22, 2025 /

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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-

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36 CFR Ch. II

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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, Spring 2025

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,'' 13563, ``Improving

Regulation and Regulatory Review,'' 14192, ``Unleashing Prosperity

Through Deregulation,'' and 14219, ``Ensuring Lawful Governance and

Implementing the President's ``Department of Government Efficiency''

Deregulatory Initiative.'' 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 comments 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 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 the General Counsel, U.S.

Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250, (202) 769-8247.

July 11, 2025.

Michael Poe,

Legislative and Regulatory Staff.

Agricultural Marketing Service--Proposed Rule Stage

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Regulation

Sequence No. Title Identifier No.

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1......................... Rescinding National 0581-AE13

Organic Program; Market

Development for Mushrooms

and Pet Food (AMS-NOP-22-

0063).

2......................... National List of Allowed 0581-AE25

and Prohibited

Substances:

Recommendations From the

NOSB Fall 2021, Fall 2022

and Fall 2024 Meetings

(Crops and Livestock)

(AMS-NOP-22-0029).

3......................... Olive Oil Promotion, 0581-AE33

Research, and Information

Order.

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Agricultural Marketing Service--Long-Term Actions

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Regulation

Sequence No. Title Identifier No.

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4......................... Inert Ingredients in 0581-AE02

Pesticides for Organic

Production (AMS-NOP-21-

0008).

5......................... National List of Allowed 0581-AE16

and Prohibited

Substances:

Recommendations From the

NOSB 2021 and 2022

Meetings (Crops--Nitrogen

Fertilizers) (AMS-NOP-21-

0096).

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Agricultural Marketing Service--Completed Actions

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Regulation

Sequence No. Title Identifier No.

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6......................... Natural Grass Sod 0581-AE07

Promotion, Research, and

Information Order (AMS-LP-

21-0028).

7......................... Fees for Official 0581-AE28

Inspection and Weighing

Services Under the United

States Grain Standards

Act (AMS-FGIS-24-0010).

8......................... Formula for Adjusting Fees 0581-AE31

Associated With Official

Inspection and Weighing

Services Under the United

States Grain Standards

Act (AMS-FGIS-24-0027).

9......................... Section 8e Import 0581-AE32

Inspection Fee Structure

(AMS-SC-23-0009).

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Farm Service Agency--Prerule Stage

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Regulation

Sequence No. Title Identifier No.

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10........................ Agricultural Foreign 0560-AI70

Investment Disclosure Act.

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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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11........................ Revise Conditions for 0579-AE79

Payment of Indemnity and

Compensation for HPAI.

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Completed Actions

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Regulation

Sequence No. Title Identifier No.

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12........................ Agricultural Bioterrorism 0579-AE52

Protection Act of 2002;

Biennial Review and

Republication of the

Select Agent and Toxin

List.

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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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13........................ Strengthening Integrity 0584-AE71

and Reducing Retailer

Fraud in the Supplemental

Nutrition Assistance

Program (SNAP).

14........................ Updated Staple Food 0584-AF12

Stocking Standards for

Retailers in the

Supplemental Nutrition

Assistance Program.

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Food and Nutrition Service--Final Rule Stage

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Regulation

Sequence No. Title Identifier No.

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15........................ 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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Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions

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Regulation

Sequence No. Title Identifier No.

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16........................ Technical Guidelines for 0503-AA82

Agriculture Crops Used as

Low-carbon Biofuel

Feedstocks.

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Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)

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1. RESCINDING NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM; MARKET DEVELOPMENT FOR

MUSHROOMS AND PET FOOD (AMS-NOP-22-0063) [0581-AE13]

Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501

Abstract: This action would rescind the rule and regulations issued

on December 23, 2024, titled, ``National Organic Program; Market

Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food.'' Amendments made to the USDA

organic regulations were intended to clarify production and handling

requirements for a) organic pet food standards and b) organic

mushrooms.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM................................ 03/11/24 89 FR 17322

NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/10/24

Final Rule.......................... 12/23/24 89 FR 104367

Final Rule Effective................ 03/21/25 90 FR 9187

Proposed Rule--Recission............ 05/12/25 90 FR 20133

Proposed Rule--Recission Comment 06/12/25

Period End.

Final Rule.......................... 11/00/25

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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

2. NATIONAL LIST OF ALLOWED AND PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES: RECOMMENDATIONS

FROM THE NOSB FALL 2021, FALL 2022 AND FALL 2024 MEETINGS (CROPS AND

LIVESTOCK) (AMS-NOP-22-0029) [0581-AE25]

Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501 to 6524

Abstract: The National List identifies the synthetic substances

that may be used in organic crop and livestock production as well as

the nonsynthetic (natural) substances that may not be used. It also

identifies the nonorganic substances that may be used in or on

processed organic products. Amendments to the National List included in

this proposed rule are based on recommendations from the National

Organic Standards Board (NOSB).

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM................................ 12/00/25

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Jennifer Tucker, Deputy Administrator, USDA

National

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Organic Program, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing

Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250

Phone: 202 260-8077

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0581-AE25

3. OLIVE OIL PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION ORDER [0581-AE33]

Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7411 to 7425

Abstract: The proposed Olive Oil Promotion, Research, and

Information Order (Order) would establish an effective and coordinated

program of research, promotion, and information for the olive oil

industry. Currently, no organization in the olive oil industry has the

resources or funds to develop and disseminate the information and

marketing promotions needed to increase awareness and to counter

inaccurate or misleading information about olive oil among U.S.

consumers, health and culinary professionals, and the media. Under the

proposed Order, domestic first handlers and importers who handle or

import over 5,000 gallons annually of olive oil would pay $0.08 per

gallon. It is estimated the program would collect more than $8 million

annually in assessments to carry out the program administered by the

Cooperative for Olive Oil Promotion.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM................................ 07/00/25

Final Rule.......................... 03/00/26

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Michelle P. Sharrow, Director, Market Development

Division, Specialty Crops Program, Department of Agriculture,

Agricultural Marketing Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Suite

1400, Stop 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237

Phone: 202 720-8085

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0581-AE33

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Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)

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4. 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 September 2022

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and recommendations from the

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) in Fall 2024, this action would

propose to replace outdated references in USDA's organic regulations to

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) policy on inert ingredients

in pesticides. Inerts, also identified as ``other ingredients'' on

pesticide labels, 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. This action has been moved to Long-term Actions because it

is not an Administration priority.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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ANPRM............................... 09/02/22 87 FR 54173

ANPRM Comment Period Extended....... 10/11/22 87 FR 61268

ANPRM Comment Period End............ 11/01/22

ANPRM Comment Period Extended End... 12/31/22

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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-AE02

5. NATIONAL LIST OF ALLOWED AND PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES: RECOMMENDATIONS

FROM THE NOSB 2021 AND 2022 MEETINGS (CROPS--NITROGEN FERTILIZERS)

(AMS-NOP-21-0096) [0581-AE16]

Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501 to 6524

Abstract: The National List identifies the synthetic substances

that may be used in organic crop and livestock production as well as

the nonsynthetic (natural) substances that may not be used. It also

identifies the nonorganic substances that may be used in or on

processed organic products. Amendments to the National List included in

this proposed rule are based on recommendations from the National

Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The proposed rule seeks comment on the

status of the following substances used in organic crop production:

sodium nitrate, ammonia, and nitrogen fertilizers that have carbon-to-

nitrogen ratio lower than three-to-one (3:1).

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: Erin Healy

Phone: 202 617-4942

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0581-AE16

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Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)

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6. 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 is being terminated because the Order failed

in referendum.

Completed:

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Action Date FR Cite

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Proposed Rule 2: Establish Order.... 12/10/24 89 FR 99149

Final Rule--Referendum.............. 12/10/24 89 FR 99059

Direct Final Rule -- Rescinding 05/29/25 90 FR 22625

Referendum Procedures.

Notice of Withdrawal of Proposed 05/29/25 90 FR 22671

Rulemaking and Termination of

Rulemaking Proceeding.

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Maribel Reyna

Phone: 202 302-1139

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0581-AE07

7. FEES FOR OFFICIAL INSPECTION AND WEIGHING SERVICES UNDER THE UNITED

STATES GRAIN STANDARDS ACT (AMS-FGIS-24-0010) [0581-AE28]

Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 71 to 87k

Abstract: This action revised FY2024 fees for grain inspection and

weighing services provided by the Agricultural Marketing Service's

(AMS) Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS). This action also

implemented a revised formula to adjust inspection and weighing fees,

annually, which will limit large swings in fees and ensure a sufficient

reserve balance going forward. The new formula is similar to the

standardized formula used in other user-fee AMS grading programs. The

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formula specified rates be based on the actual cost and workload data

of the previous fiscal year(s) or accounting period(s) used by the

program. Based on the analysis and using the formula, FGIS determined

the fees necessary to sustain program services. This increases

predictability and provides information for planning purposes for the

grain industry.

Completed:

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Action Date FR Cite

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Final Rule.......................... 12/27/24 89 FR 105381

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Jennifer Porter

Phone: 202 690-1300

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0581-AE28

8. FORMULA FOR ADJUSTING FEES ASSOCIATED WITH OFFICIAL INSPECTION AND

WEIGHING SERVICES UNDER THE UNITED STATES GRAIN STANDARDS ACT (AMS-

FGIS-24-0027) [0581-AE31]

Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 71 to 87k

Abstract: This action established a standardized formula to

annually adjust fees for grain inspection and weighing services

provided by the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) Federal Grain

Inspection Service (FGIS). The use of a formula will limit large swings

in fees and ensure a sufficient reserve balance going forward. The new

formula is similar to the standardized formula used in other user-fee

AMS grading programs. The formula specifies that rates be based on the

actual cost and workload data of the previous fiscal year(s) or

accounting period(s) used by the program. Based on the analysis and

using the formula, FGIS will determine the fees necessary to sustain

program services. This will increase predictability and provide

information for planning purposes for the grain industry.

Completed:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM................................ 10/08/24 89 FR 81396

NPRM; Correction.................... 10/17/24 89 FR 83437

Final Rule.......................... 01/06/25 90 FR 531

Final Action Effective.............. 02/05/25

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Jennifer Porter

Phone: 202 690-1300

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0581-AE31

9. SECTION 8E IMPORT INSPECTION FEE STRUCTURE (AMS-SC-23-0009)

[0581-AE32]

Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621 to 1627

Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) revised the

regulations governing the inspection and certification for fresh

fruits, vegetables, and other products by amending certain fees charged

for Section 8e import inspections from a per-carlot basis to a per-

pound basis, reducing the fee for each additional sublot by 50 percent,

and establishing a new fee calculation for lots less than a carlot.

These revisions were necessary to recover, as nearly as practicable,

the costs of performing inspection services on imported commodities in

accordance with the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM................................ 06/20/24 89 FR 51850

NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/19/24

Final Rule.......................... 12/30/24 89 FR 106231

Delay of Final Rule Effective Date 01/29/25 90 FR 8367

(Until 3/20/2025).

Final Rule Effective................ 03/20/25

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Heather Pichelman, Associate Deputy Administrator,

Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, 1400

Independence Avenue, Washington, DC 20250

Phone: 202 720-9915

RIN: 0581-AE32

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Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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Farm Service Agency (FSA)

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10. AGRICULTURAL FOREIGN INVESTMENT DISCLOSURE ACT [0560-AI70]

Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 3501-3508

Abstract: The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is proposing updates to the

regulation for the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act

(AFIDA). FSA is addressing numerous aspects of 7 CFR part 781 to

propose much needed updates to an old regulation.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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ANPRM............................... 07/00/25

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Sherrie Grimm, Acting Branch Chief, Regulatory

Analysis and PRA Requirements Branch, Department of Agriculture, Farm

Production and Conservation Business Center, 1400 Independence Avenue

SW, Washington, DC 20250

Phone: 202 205-5851

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0560-AI70

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Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Final Rule Stage

(APHIS)

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11. REVISE CONDITIONS FOR PAYMENT OF INDEMNITY AND COMPENSATION FOR

HPAI [0579-AE79]

Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 8301, et seq.

Abstract: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

amended the regulations pertaining to conditions for payment of

indemnity for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to require

commercial poultry premises to successfully pass a biosecurity audit

for HPAI-infected premises intending to restock and for buffer zone

(uninfected) premises that wish to request that poultry be moved onto

the premises.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule.................. 12/31/24 89 FR 106981

Interim Final Rule Effective........ 12/31/24

Interim Final Rule Comment Period 03/14/25 90 FR 12105

Reopened.

Interim Final Rule Comment Period 04/14/25

End.

Analyzing comments on the IRM....... 07/00/25

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Leonardo Sevilla, DVM, Veterinary Medical Officer,

Poultry Health Team, Strategy & Policy, VS, Department of Agriculture,

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 920 Main Campus Drive,

Raleigh, NC 27606

Phone: 984 766-1528

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0579-AE79

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Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Completed Actions

(APHIS)

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12. AGRICULTURAL BIOTERRORISM PROTECTION ACT OF 2002; BIENNIAL REVIEW

AND REPUBLICATION OF THE SELECT AGENT AND TOXIN LIST [0579-AE52]

Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 8401

Abstract: In accordance with the Agricultural Bioterrorism

Protection Act of 2002, we are amending and republishing the list of

select agents and toxins that have the potential to pose a severe

threat to animal or plant health, or to animal or plant products. The

Act requires the biennial review and republication of the list of

select agents and toxins and the revision of the list as necessary.

This action implements findings of the biennial review of the lists.

Completed:

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Action Date FR Cite

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Final Rule.......................... 12/17/24 89 FR 101837

Final Rule Effective................ 01/16/25

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Jack Taniewski

Phone: 301 851-3352

RIN: 0579-AE52

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Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)

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13. 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). Stakeholders are

SNAP retailers and communities in which SNAP retailers provide SNAP

participants access to food, other Programs that require SNAP

authorization or where reciprocal actions impact participation, and

SNAP participants.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM................................ 02/00/26

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Lynn Gilbert, Department of Agriculture, Food and

Nutrition Service, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703 305-1615

Email: [email protected]

Richard Lucas, Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition

Service, 1320 Braddock Place, Room 555, Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703 457-6797

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0584-AE71

14. UPDATED STAPLE FOOD STOCKING STANDARDS FOR RETAILERS IN

THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM [0584-AF12]

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 food staple food categories, to a mandatory minimum of

seven varieties. This proposed rule would provide some retailers

participating in SNAP as authorized food stores with more flexibility

in meeting the enhanced SNAP eligibility requirements while also

simplifying the criteria.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM................................ 02/00/26

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Lynn Gilbert, Department of Agriculture, Food and

Nutrition Service, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703 305-1615

Email: [email protected]

Richard Lucas, Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition

Service, 1320 Braddock Place, Room 555, Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703 457-6797

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0584-AF12

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Department of Agriculture (USDA)

------------------------------------------- Final Rule Stage

Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)

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15. 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 ``final rule with comment'' 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 Electronic

Benefit Transfer (EBT). The final rule is responsive to prior proposed

rule public comments from WIC state, public and private industry

stakeholders to ensure that the final rule reflects their substantive

feedback as online shopping and FNS' modernization efforts are made

permanent.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM................................ 02/23/23 88 FR 11516

NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/24/23

Final Action........................ 02/00/26

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Lynn Gilbert, Department of Agriculture, Food and

Nutrition Service, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703 305-1615

Email: [email protected]

Richard Lucas, Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition

Service, 1320 Braddock Place, Room 555, Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703 457-6797

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0584-AE85

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Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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Office of the Secretary (AgSEC)

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16. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES FOR AGRICULTURE CROPS USED AS LOW-CARBON

BIOFUEL FEEDSTOCKS [0503-AA82]

Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 3845 and 3846

Abstract: USDA previously issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) before

the start of this Administration to establish new regulations that will

set requirements for the quantification, reporting, and verification of

low-carbon, domestic agricultural biofuel feedstocks. The rule may

create additional opportunities to produce low-carbon agricultural

feedstocks sourcing biofuels, and may provide added-value market

opportunities for farmers producing biofuel feedstock crops. The next

steps for this action are currently undetermined.

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

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RFI................................. 06/27/24 89 FR 53585

RFI Comment Period End.............. 07/25/24

Interim Final Rule.................. 01/17/25 90 FR 5497

Interim Final Rule Effective........ 01/17/25

Interim Final Rule Comment Period 03/18/25

End.

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To Be Determined.................... To Be Determined

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: William Hohenstein

Phone: 202 720-0450

RIN: 0503-AA82

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