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USDA/AMS RIN: 0581-AD47 Publication ID: Spring 2016 
Title: ●Removal of Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling Requirements for Beef and Pork Muscle Cuts, Ground Beef, and Ground Pork 
Abstract:

This final rule would remove beef and pork muscle cuts, ground beef, and ground pork as covered commodities, in accordance with the Omnibus Spending Act of 2016 amendment to the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (Act).  This final rule amends the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) regulations to remove beef, pork, ground beef, and ground pork from mandatory COOL requirements.

 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 60 and 65   
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 114-113   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action  03/02/2016  81FR10755   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Related to 0581-AD29 
Agency Contact:
Julie Henderson
Director, COOL
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Marketing Service
1400 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone:202 205-9356
Email: julie.henderson@ams.usda.gov