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USDA/AMS | RIN: 0581-AD44 | Publication ID: Spring 2016 |
Title: ●NOP; Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices; | |
Abstract:
This action proposes to establish standards that support additional practice standards for organic livestock and poultry production. This action would add provisions to the USDA organic regulations to address and clarify livestock and poultry living conditions (for example, outdoor access, housing environment and stocking densities), health care practices (for example physical alterations, administering medical treatment, euthanasia), and animal handling and transport to and during slaughter. |
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Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 205 | |
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501 to 6522 |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
Agency Contact: Miles V. McEvoy Deputy Administrator, USDA National Organic Program Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250 Phone:202 720-3252 |