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RIN: 0581-AD54

Publication ID: Fall 2017

Title: National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
Abstract: On July 29, 2016, the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 was amended to establish a National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (Law) (Pub. L. 114-216). Pursuant to the law, this NPRM will propose requirements that, if finalized, will serve as a national mandatory bioengineered food disclosure standard for bioengineered food and food that may be bioengineered.
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
EO 13771 Designation: Other
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1285
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 114-216 7 U.S.C. 1621 to 1627

Legal Deadline: None

Statement of Need:

This action is mandated by Pub. L. 114-216.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

The authority for this action is provided by the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 as amended by Pub. L. 114-216.

Alternatives:

The alternatives will be identified during the drafting stage and the public will be given the opportunity to comment on alternatives.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

This rule will fulfill the mandate of Pub. L. 114-216. The specific costs and benefits will be determined during the drafting of the proposed rule. AMS is striving to fulfill the mandate while minimizing the burden on the regulated community.

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	12/00/2017
Final Action	07/00/2018

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes	Government Levels Affected: Federal
Small Entities Affected: Businesses	Federalism: Yes
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes
Agency Contact: Arthur Neal Deputy Administrator, Federal Grain Inspection Service Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250 Phone:202 690-1300