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Elimination of Prior Approval Requirements for Establishment Drawings and Specifications, Equipment, and Certain Partial Quality Control Programs

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 25, 1997

Comments FSIS received 27 comments during the public comment period that ended September 9, 1996. … One commenter thought there should be periodic updates to Handbook 570.

Elimination of Trichinae Control Regulations and Consolidation of Thermally Processed, Commercially Sterile Regulations

Federal Register · Rule · May 31, 2018

Air-operated temperature controllers must have adequate filter systems to ensure a supply of clean, dry air. The recorder timing mechanism must be accurate. (i) Chart-type devices. … Air-operated temperature controllers must have filter systems to ensure a supply of clean, dry air. (ii) Crate supports. A bottom crate support must be used in vertical retorts.

Prohibition of the Use of Specified Risk Materials for Human Food and Requirements for the Disposition of Non-Ambulatory Disabled Cattle; Prohibition of the Use of Certain Stunning Devices Used To Immobilize Cattle During Slaughter

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 13, 2007

The comment period was later extended to May 7, 2004 (69 FR 18245, April 7, 2004). … The comment period for the APHIS/FSIS/FDA ANPR closed on September 13, 2004.

Egg Products Inspection Regulations

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 29, 2020

This commenter stated that removing the positive air flow requirement could potentially produce an unwholesome product caused by unfiltered outside air. … Revise § 590.160 to read as follows: § 590.160 Clean Water Act; refusal, suspension, or withdrawal of service.

Pathogen Reduction; Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 25, 1996

Freedom of Information Act Concerns Most commenters stated that HACCP records should not be available to requestors through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). … period.

Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 21, 2014

Final Regulatory Flexibility Act VI. Executive Order 12988 VII. E-Government Act VIII. Executive Order 13175 IX. USDA Non-Discrimination Statement X. Paperwork Reduction Act XI. … (e) Air chilling. Air chilling is the method of chilling raw poultry carcasses and parts predominately with air.

Retained Water in Raw Meat and Poultry Products; Poultry Chilling Requirements

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 9, 2001

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background FSIS carries out the mandates of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA; 21 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ), the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA; 21 U.S.C. 451 … Comment: A poultry processor who uses air chilling stated that air chilling is economically feasible.

Sanitation Requirements for Official Meat and Poultry Establishments

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 20, 1999

Two of these comments included requests for a 90-day extension of the original comment period. … Commenters stated that many establishments currently operate successfully for extended periods (more than 24 hours), cleaning and sanitizing as necessary.

Mandatory Inspection of Fish of the Order Siluriformes and Products Derived From Such Fish

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 2, 2015

The proposed rule's comment period closed on June 24, 2011, 90 days after its publication. … Additionally, the comment deemed a periodic audit system more appropriate for small scale operations than a mandatory inspection system.

Records To Be Kept by Official Establishments and Retail Stores That Grind Raw Beef Products

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 21, 2015

In response to comments, this rule also differs from the proposed rule in terms of the place where the records must be maintained and the retention period. … the transaction to which the record relates has occurred and for such further period as the Administrator may require for purposes of any investigation or litigation under the Act, by written notice to

Changes to the Schedule of Operations Regulations

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 10, 2011

The two comments discussed in detail below were reflective of all comments related to this topic. … period.

Potassium Hydroxide as a Hog Scald Agent

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 23, 1995

If critical comments are received, the final rulemaking notice will be withdrawn and a proposed rulemaking notice will be published. The proposed rulemaking notice will establish a comment period. … by subsequent cleaning operations.

Prohibition of the Use of Certain Stunning Devices Used to Immobilize Cattle During Slaughter

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 12, 2004

FSIS will consider comments received during the comment period for this interim rule ( see DATES above). … After the comment period closes, the Agency will publish another document in the Federal Register .

Eliminating Unnecessary Requirements for Hog Carcass Cleaning

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 7, 2019

According to the comment, this is the only regulation that addresses pre-incision cleaning, which is integral to preventing contamination of pig carcasses. … Similarly, the comment stated that studies show that pre-incision cleaning is necessary to ensure food safety, and FSIS provides no evidence to the contrary.

Refrigeration and Labeling Requirements for Shell Eggs

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 27, 1998

The majority of comments from the egg industry opposed the rule and suggested alternatives to it. Six comments were received after the close of the comment period. … Longer Phase-In Period Several commenters recommended that the Department implement the rule over a phase-in period (two commenters suggested a three-year phase-in period), explaining that a phase-in

Use of Trisodium Phosphate on Raw, Chilled Poultry Carcasses

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 29, 1996

Additional data submitted with the petition, and available during the comment period, demonstrated statistically significant reductions of bacteria, including Salmonella, on poultry carcasses following … (FMIA) or Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA).

HACCP Plan Reassessment for Not-Ready-To-Eat Comminuted Poultry Products and Related Agency Verification Procedures

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 6, 2012

or attach a file for lengthier comments. … Background FSIS administers a regulatory program under the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ) and the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 453 et seq. )

Prohibition of the Use of Specified Risk Materials for Human Food and Requirements for the Disposition of Non-Ambulatory Disabled Cattle

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 7, 2005

The comment period for the APHIS/FSIS/FDA ANPR closed on September 13, 2004. … period closes.

HACCP Plan Reassessment for Mechanically Tenderized Beef Products

Federal Register · Rule · May 26, 2005

FSIS invites comments on this notice. DATES: The Agency must receive comments by July 25, 2005. ADDRESSES: FSIS invites interested persons to submit comments on this notice. … Paperwork Reduction Act FSIS has reviewed the paperwork and recordkeeping requirements in this notice in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and has determined that the paperwork requirements

Continuous Chilling of Split Poultry Portions

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 11, 1998

Comments on the Proposal FSIS received six letters commenting on the proposal. … The data was available for viewing in the FSIS Docket Room during the public comment period.