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USDA/AgSEC RIN: 0503-AA33 Publication ID: Fall 2009 
Title: Designation of Biobased Items for Federal Procurement, Round 5 
Abstract: USDA is proposing to amend 7 CFR part 2902, Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement, to add the following 10 items within which biobased products would be afforded Federal procurement preference: Chain and cable lubricants; corrosion preventatives; food cleaners; forming materials; gear lubricants; household cleaners; industrial cleaners; industrial solvents; multipurpose cleaners; and parts wash solution. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 2902   
Legal Authority: PL 107-171, sec 9002   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  10/23/2008  73 FR 63297   
NPRM Comment Period End  12/22/2008    
Final Action  12/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.biobased.oce.usda.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Ron Buckhalt
Manager, BioPreferred Program, Office of Procurement and Property Management
Department of Agriculture
Office of Procurement and Property Management
361 Reporters Building, 300 7th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone:202 205-4008
Fax:202 720-8972
Email: ronb.buckhalt@dm.usda.gov