How to File a Complaint on the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard

Who can file a complaint?

Anyone who has knowledge or information regarding a possible violation of the USDA National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (BE Standard) may file a written statement or complaint. If we determine that your complaint does not pertain to the BE Standard, it will be closed without further action.

What is a BE Standard violation?

USDA Appoints Members to New American Pecan Promotion Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced 17 appointees as members of the new American Pecan Promotion Board. The newly appointed members will serve two, three and four-year terms.

Ten producers and seven importers make up the 17-member board. The 10 producer members will be allocated between three regions within the United States as follows: three from the Eastern Region; three from the Central Region; and four from the Western Region.

2021/2022 Rates Charged for AMS Services: Revised Tobacco Grading Rates

Docket Number: AMS–CN–21–0064
Effective Date:  September 1, 2021

Summary

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing revisions to the 2021/2022 rates it will charge for voluntary grading services for tobacco. Revised rates are based on financial information obtained since the 2021/2022 rates were announced on April 21, 2021, and will be applied to all services provided since July 1, 2021, and thereafter.

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals

Docket Number: AMS–DA–21–0071
Comments Due: October 29, 2021

Summary

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget for an extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection, “Requirements Under Regulations Governing Inspection and Grading Services of Manufactured or Processed Dairy Products.”

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