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USDA/AMS RIN: 0581-AD28 Publication ID: Fall 2014 
Title: National Organic Program, Peer Review Panel (NOP-12-0018) 
Abstract:

This action would amend the National Organic Program (NOP) regulations concerning the Peer Review Panel to remove the requirement to establish a peer review panel pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). In its place, we would retain the requirement for an annual peer review, but have the review conducted by an independent, third-party panel of experts. The Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990 provides for the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a peer review panel to assist in the evaluation of applicants for accreditation as certifying agents under the NOP. OFPA does not specify that the peer review panel must be conducted under FACA.

 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Routine and Frequent 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 205   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 6501   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Withdrawn  09/11/2014 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal 
Small Entities Affected: No  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