Docket Number: AMS-NOP-22-0063;NOP-22-01
Summary: USDA published a proposed rule (90 FR 20133) to rescind the Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food (MDR) final rule, which was published on December 23, 2024 (89 FR 104367).
Compliance Date:
Organic operations must continue to comply with the requirements of the MDR rule (89 FR 104367) unless the rule is rescinded.
Submit Comments
There is a 30-day comment period for 90 FR 20133 that opened on May 12, 2025. Interested persons are invited to submit comments electronically at https://www.regulations.gov/docket/AMS-NOP-22-0063/document. Comments must be submitted on or before June 11, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.
AMS strongly prefers comments to be submitted electronically. However, written comments may be submitted (i.e., postmarked) via mail to: Erin Healy, Director, Standards Division, National Organic Program, USDA-AMS-NOP, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2642-So., Ag Stop 0268, Washington, DC 20250-0268.
Instructions: All comments should include the docket number (AMS-NOP-22-0063), and/or the Regulatory Information Number (RIN 0581-AE13) for this rulemaking. You should clearly indicate the topic and section number of this proposed rule to which your comment refers, state your position(s), offer any recommended language change(s), and include relevant information and data to support your position(s) (e.g., scientific, environmental, manufacturing, industry, or industry impact information, etc.). All comments and relevant background documents posted to https://www.regulations.gov will include any personal information provided.
Resource: How Do I Write an Effective Comment?
Contact
Erin Healy, Director, Standards Division, National Organic Program. Telephone: 202–720–3252. Email: Erin.Healy@usda.gov.
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