0581-AE04 202304 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 0581 Agricultural Marketing Service AMS 0500 Department of Agriculture USDA Unfair Practices, Undue Preferences, and Harm to Competition Under the Packers and Stockyards Act (AMS-FTPP-21-0046)

This action proposes to revise regulations issued under the Packers and Stockyards Act (Act) (7 U.S.C. 181 229c), providing clarity regarding conduct that may violate the Act. Revisions are intended to support market growth, assure fair trade practices and competition, and protect livestock and poultry growers and producers. The action addresses long-standing issues related to competitiveness and showings of harm or likely harm to competition.

]]> Other Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No 9 CFR 201 7 U.S.C. 181 to 229c Yes NPRM 11/00/2023 No None No No 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