Docket Number: AMS-NOP-21-0073
Comments Due: The deadline for receipt of comments on the proposed rule published on August 9, 2022, at 87 FR 48562, is extended until November 10, 2022.
Summary
On August 9, 2022, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published proposed amendments to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic regulations, with a 60-day comment period ending on October 11, 2022. The proposed rule would amend organic livestock and poultry production requirements. In response to multiple requests, AMS is announcing an extension of the public comment period by an additional 30 calendar days.
Listening Session
AMS hosted a virtual listening session on August 19, 2022, to hear comments regarding this proposed rule. The deadline to register for oral comment slots closed on August 15, 2022.
Submit Comments
Interested persons may comment on this proposed rule using one of the following methods:
Oral Comments: Oral comment registration is closed. The deadline to register for an oral comment slot is 11:59 p.m. ET on November 10, 2022. The deadline has been extended 30 days from the initial date of October 11, 2022. This extension was made to ensure that all stakeholders and individuals have adequate time to formulate their comments and suggestions about the proposed rule.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting written comments. The deadline to submit written comments is 11:59 p.m. ET, November 10, 2022. The deadline has been extended 30 days from the initial date of October 11, 2022. This extension was made to ensure that all stakeholders and individuals have adequate time to formulate their comments and suggestions about the proposed rule.
Mail: AMS strongly prefers comments be submitted electronically. However, written comments may be submitted (i.e., postmarked) via mail to Erin Healy, MPH., Director Standards Division, National Organic Program, USDA-AMS-NOP, Room 2646-So., Ag Stop 0268, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-0268. Mailed comments must be postmarked by November 10, 2022.
For access to the docket, including background documents and comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov (search for docket “AMS-NOP-21-0073”). Comments submitted in response to this proposed rule will also be available for viewing in person at USDA-AMS, National Organic Program, Room 2646-South Building, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (except official Federal holidays). Persons wanting to visit the USDA South Building to view comments received in response to this proposed rule are requested to make an appointment in advance by calling (202) 720-3252.
Contact
Erin Healy, MPH, Director of Standards Division, Telephone: (202) 720-3252; Email: erin.healy@usda.gov.
Supporting Documents
Listening Session Resources
Related Historical Documents
Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices
- 1/19/2017 – Final Rule
- 4/13/2016 – Proposed Rule