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USDA/AgSEC RIN: 0503-AA35 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Voluntary Labeling Program for Designated Biobased Products 
Abstract: The purpose of the program is to provide a "USDA Certified Biobased Product" label for use on biobased products meeting certain criteria to be established in the proposed rule, to specify those criteria for gaining use of the label, establish a system to make the label available to manufacturers and vendors of biobased products, and to establish the labeling program. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 2904   
Legal Authority: PL 110-246   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  03/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Shana Love
Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration, Room 209A Whitten Bldg., 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone:202 205-4008
Email: biopreferred@usda.gov