Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the Purchase of Livestock and Poultry Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase the following commercially available Livestock and Poultry products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 5 of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter Act.
Section 8e Import Inspection Fee Structure
Docket Number: AMS-SC-23-0009
Effective Date: January 29, 2025
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USDA Revising Section 8e Import Inspection Fee Structure for Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, other Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is revising the regulations governing the inspection and certification of fresh fruits, vegetables and other products to more equitably and accurately assess fees based on actual volume inspected. These changes include using either a per-pound fee structure for certain Section 8e import inspections or a minimum fee equivalent to a two-hour charge computed at the current established hourly rate, whichever is greater; and a 50% reduction to the sublot fee.
USDA Announces Appointments to the Mushroom Council
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of four members to serve on the Mushroom Council beginning Jan. 1, 2025. Three of the appointees will serve three-year terms through Dec. 31, 2027. The appointee for Region 1 will serve a one-year term ending Dec. 31, 2025.
Newly appointed members:
Fees for Official Inspection and Weighing Services under the United Stated Grain Standards Act
Docket Number: AMS-FGIS-24-0010
Effective Date: January 27, 2025
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National Organic Program: Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food
Docket Number: AMS-NOP-22-0063
Effective Date: As of February 10, 2025, the effective date of the final rule amending 7 CFR part 205, published on December 23, 2024 (89 FR 104367), is delayed until March 21, 2025.
Compliance Date:
Organic operations must comply with the requirements of this rule by March 22, 2027.
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Pre-Solicitation Announcement for CCC Purchase of Cranberries
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Dried Cranberries for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 5 of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter Act.
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for CCC Purchase of Frozen Blueberries
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Frozen Blueberries for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 5 of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter Act.