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USDA/AMS RIN: 0581-AD81 Publication ID: Spring 2020 
Title: Undue and Unreasonable Preferences and Advantages Under the Packers and Stockyards Act 
Abstract:

This final rule amends the regulations issued under the Packers and Stockyards Act (P&S Act) by adding new regulations that specify the criteria the Secretary could consider in determining whether conduct or action by packers, swine contractors, or live poultry dealers constitutes an undue or unreasonable preference or advantage and a violation of the P&S Act.

 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 13771 Designation: Regulatory 
CFR Citation: 7 U.S.C. 192b     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 110-234   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/13/2020  85 FR 1771   
NPRM Comment Period End  03/13/2020 
Final Rule  08/00/2020 
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:
Michael V. Durando
Deputy Administrator, Fair Trade Practices Program
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Marketing Service
1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-0237
Phone:202 720-0219