0581-AE04 202104 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 0581 Agricultural Marketing Service AMS 0500 Department of Agriculture USDA Clarification of Scope of the Packers and Stockyards Act

USDA proposes to revise the regulations issued under the Packers and Stockyards Act (Act) (7 U.S.C.181 229c) to provide clarity regarding conduct that may violate the Act. This action is intended to support market growth, assure fair trade practices and competition, and protect livestock and poultry growers and producers. The proposed rule addresses long-standing issues related to competitiveness and whether all allegations of violations of the Act must be accompanied by a showing of harm or likely harm to competition.

]]> Other Significant First Time Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No 9 CFR 201 7 U.S.C. 181 to 229c No NPRM 11/00/2021 Yes Businesses None No Yes No Michael Durando V. Deputy Administrator, Fair Trade Practices Program 0581 Agricultural Marketing Service AMS 202 720-0219 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20250-0237