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USDA/AMS RIN: 0581-AA40 Publication ID: Spring 1997 
Title: National Organic Program 
Abstract: The Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA) states that the Secretary shall establish an organic certification program for producers and handlers of agricultural products that have been produced using organic methods. The OFPA provides for three proposed actions by the Department of Agriculture: (a) the accreditation of State and private certifying agents for the Secretary, which includes provision for the collection of reasonable fees from producers, certifying agents, and handlers who participate in the program; (b) the establishment of a national list of natural substances prohibited, and synthetic substances allowed in organic production and handling; and (c) the development of national standards and procedures to be used in organic production, processing and handling, with the requirement that any product labeled as organically produced will have to be certified once the program is implemented (except for producers with less than $5,000 gross sales). The OFPA also calls for establishment of a National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), notices of meetings, and notices of hearings for standards for livestock products. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: Not yet determined     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: PL 101-624, sec 2101 to 2123    7 USC 6501 to 6522   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
NPRM  Statutory  The Organic Foods Production Act calls for the Secretary to appoint the National Organic Standards Board 180 days after enactment and convene it within 60 days thereafter.  05/28/1992 
Final  Statutory  The Organic Foods Production Act calls for the Secretary to appoint the National Organic Standards Board 180 days after enactment and convene it within 60 days thereafter.  10/01/1993 
Other  Statutory  The Organic Foods Production Act calls for the Secretary to appoint the National Organic Standards Board 180 days after enactment and convene it within 60 days thereafter.  05/28/1991 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Organic Livestock Hearings  12/30/1993  58 FR 69315   
Notice - Procedure To Submit Names of Substances for National List  03/27/1995  60 FR 15744   
NPRM  06/00/1997    
Additional Information: RFA: N
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Eileen Stommes
Deputy Administrator, Transportation and Marketing Programs
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Marketing Service
Room 4006, P.O. Box 96456, Room 2748-So. Bldg.,
Washington, DC 20090-6456
Phone:202 720-3252