View Rule

View EO 12866 Meetings Printer-Friendly Version     Download RIN Data in XML

USDA/OPPM RIN: 0599-AA24 Publication ID: Spring 2016 
Title: Designation of Biobased Product Categories for Federal Procurement, Round 11 
Abstract:

This proposed rule will designate, for preferred procurement under the Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program, approximately 10 intermediate ingredient or feedstock product categories. An intermediate ingredient or feedstock is defined by the BioPreferred Program as a material or compound made in whole or in significant part from biological products.  Typical intermediate ingredient or feedstock product categories will include renewable chemicals; plastic resins; chemical binders; oils, fats, and waxes; and fibers and fabrics.

 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 2902   
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 113-79   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/00/2016 
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:
Marie Wheat
Department of Agriculture
Office of Procurement and Property Management
Washington, DC 20250
Phone:202 239-4502
Email: marie.wheat@dm.usda.gov