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USDA/AMS

RIN: 0581-AD09

Publication ID: Spring 2011

Title: National Organic Program, Streamlining Enforcement Related Actions
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend sections of the NOP regulations which pertain to the adverse action appeals process. It would require the Agency to initiate formal administrative proceedings for proposed suspensions or revocations of accreditation or certification issued by the NOP. According to the current NOP regulations, a formal administrative proceeding is initiated following the decision of the Administrator to deny an appeal. This rulemaking would omit the step of appealing to the Administrator when NOP has initiated the adverse action. This action would also amend the NOP regulations to require appellants who want to further contest a decision of the Administrator to deny an appeal to request a hearing. According to the current regulations, the formal administrative proceeding is initiated by default upon issuance of the Administrator's denial.
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 USC 6501

Legal Deadline:  None

Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM  12/00/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: Melissa Bailey Deputy Administrator, Fair Trade Practices Program Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0237 Phone:202 720-0219 Email: melissa.bailey@usda.gov