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    <RIN_INFO>
        <RIN>0583-AC59</RIN>
        <PUBLICATION>
            <PUBLICATION_ID>201210</PUBLICATION_ID>
            <PUBLICATION_TITLE>The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions</PUBLICATION_TITLE>
        </PUBLICATION>
        <AGENCY>
            <CODE>0583</CODE>
            <NAME>Food Safety and Inspection Service</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>FSIS</ACRONYM>
        </AGENCY>
        <PARENT_AGENCY>
            <CODE>0500</CODE>
            <NAME>Department of Agriculture</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>USDA</ACRONYM>
        </PARENT_AGENCY>
        <RULE_TITLE>Prior Labeling Approval System: Generic Label Approval</RULE_TITLE>
        <ABSTRACT><![CDATA[This rulemaking will continue an effort initiated several years ago by amending FSIS' regulations to expand the types of labeling that are generically approved. FSIS plans to propose that the submission of labeling for approval prior to use be limited to certain types of labeling, as specified in the regulations. In addition, FSIS plans to reorganize and amend the regulations by consolidating the nutrition labeling rules that currently are stated separately for meat and poultry products (in part 317, subpart B, and part 381, subpart Y, respectively) and by amending their provisions to set out clearly various circumstances under which these products are misbranded.]]></ABSTRACT>
        <PRIORITY_CATEGORY>Other Significant</PRIORITY_CATEGORY>
        <RIN_STATUS>Previously Published in The Unified Agenda</RIN_STATUS>
        <RULE_STAGE>Final Rule Stage</RULE_STAGE>
        <MAJOR>No</MAJOR>
        <UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
            <UNFUNDED_MANDATE>No</UNFUNDED_MANDATE>
        </UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
        <CFR_LIST>
            <CFR>9 CFR 317</CFR>
            <CFR>9 CFR 327</CFR>
            <CFR>9 CFR 381</CFR>
            <CFR>9 CFR 412</CFR>
        </CFR_LIST>
        <LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>21 USC 451 to 470</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>21 USC 601 to 695</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
        </LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
        <LEGAL_DLINE_LIST/>
        <RPLAN_ENTRY>Yes</RPLAN_ENTRY>
        <RPLAN_INFO>
            <STMT_OF_NEED><![CDATA[Expanding the types of labeling that are generically approved would permit Agency personnel to focus their resources on evaluating only those claims or special statements that have health and safety or economic implications.  This would essentially eliminate the time needed for FSIS personnel to evaluate labeling features and allocate more time for staff to work on other duties and responsibilities.  A major advantage of this proposal is that it is consistent with FSIS' current regulatory approach, which separates industry and Agency responsibilities.]]></STMT_OF_NEED>
            <LEGAL_BASIS><![CDATA[21 U.S.C. 457 and 607.]]></LEGAL_BASIS>
            <ALTERNATIVES><![CDATA[FSIS considered several options.  The first was to expand the types of labeling that would be generically approved and consolidate into one part all of the labeling regulations applicable to products regulated under the FMIA and PPIA and the policies currently contained in FSIS Directive 7220.1, Revision 3.  The second option FSIS considered was to consolidate only the meat and poultry regulations that are similar and to expand the types of generically approved labeling that can be applied by Federal and certified foreign establishments.  The third option, and the one favored by FSIS, was to amend the prior labeling approval system in an incremental three-phase approach.]]></ALTERNATIVES>
            <COSTS_AND_BENEFITS><![CDATA[The final rule would permit the Agency to realize an estimated discounted cost savings of $2.9 million over 10 years.  The final rule would be beneficial because it would streamline the generic labeling process, while imposing no additional cost burden on establishments.  Consumers would benefit because industry would have the ability to introduce products into the marketplace more quickly.]]></COSTS_AND_BENEFITS>
            <RISKS><![CDATA[None]]></RISKS>
        </RPLAN_INFO>
        <TIMETABLE_LIST>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>12/05/2011</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>76 FR 75809</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM Comment Period End</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>03/05/2012</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Action</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>03/00/2013</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
        </TIMETABLE_LIST>
        <RFA_REQUIRED>No</RFA_REQUIRED>
        <SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
            <SMALL_ENTITY>Businesses</SMALL_ENTITY>
        </SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
        <GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
            <GOVT_LEVEL>None</GOVT_LEVEL>
        </GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
        <FEDERALISM>No</FEDERALISM>
        <ENERGY_AFFECTED>No</ENERGY_AFFECTED>
        <PRINT_PAPER>No</PRINT_PAPER>
        <INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>No</INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>
        <AGENCY_CONTACT_LIST>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Jeff</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Canavan</LAST_NAME>
                <TITLE>Deputy Director, Labeling and Program Delivery Staff (LPDS)</TITLE>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>0583</CODE>
                    <NAME>Food Safety and Inspection Service</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>FSIS</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>301 504-0879</PHONE>
                <FAX>202 245-4792</FAX>
                <EMAIL>jeff.canavan@fsis.usda.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>Office of Policy and Program Development, Patriots Plaza 3, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 8-146, Mailstop 5273,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Washington</CITY>
                    <STATE>DC</STATE>
                    <ZIP>20250-5273</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
        </AGENCY_CONTACT_LIST>
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