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USDA/AMS

RIN: 0581-AD31

Publication ID: Spring 2015

Title: National Organic Program, Organic Apiculture Practice Standard, NOP-12-0063
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. Instead of continuing to allow certifying agents to certify apiculture to the organic livestock standards, this action would establish certification standards specifically for organic bees and bee products.
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 205
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	07/00/2015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes	Government Levels Affected: Federal
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes
Agency Contact: Miles V. McEvoy Deputy Administrator, USDA National Organic Program Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250 Phone:202 720-3252