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Federal Register Update — August 3-4, 2023

August 4, 2023

August 3, 2023

Agriculture Department

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals

[National Science Laboratories]

Filed on: 08/03/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/04/2023

FR Document: 2023-16599  PDF 3 Pages (91.1 KB)  Permalink

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Bees and Related Articles

Filed on: 08/03/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/04/2023

FR Document: 2023-16618  PDF 4 Pages (102 KB)  Permalink

United States Origin Health Certificate

Filed on: 08/03/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/04/2023

FR Document: 2023-16619  PDF 4 Pages (102 KB)  Permalink

FSIS

FSIS Updates for Small Plants

OMB

AGENCY: USDA-AMSRIN: 0581-AE06Status: Pending Review
TITLE: Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (AMS-NOP-21-0073)Section 3(f)(1) Significant:
STAGE: Final RuleEconomically Significant:
** RECEIVED DATE: 08/02/2023LEGAL DEADLINE: None
AGENCY: HHS-FDARIN: 0910-AI81Status: Pending Review
TITLE: The Revocation of Authorization of Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil in FoodSection 3(f)(1) Significant: No
STAGE: Proposed RuleEconomically Significant: No
** RECEIVED DATE: 08/02/2023LEGAL DEADLINE: None  

CVM

FDA Seeks Public Comment on Possible Framework for Collecting and Analyzing Data on Antimicrobial Use in Food-Producing Animals

APHIS

APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Fresh Avocado from Peru

USDA Reminds Stakeholders One Week Remains to Submit PPA-7721 Suggestions

AMS

USDA Announces Pandemic Assistance for Cotton Merchandisers

August 4, 2023

Federal Register

Agricultural Marketing Service

Notices

Meetings: Grain Inspection Advisory Committee

Filed on: 08/04/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/07/2023

FR Document: 2023-16736  PDF 3 Pages (87.8 KB)  Permalink

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Investigation of Smart Toys and Additional Toys through Child Observations

Filed on: 08/04/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/07/2023

FR Document: 2023-16790  PDF 9 Pages (123 KB)  Permalink

Environmental Protection Agency

Rules

Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.:

Imazapic

Filed on: 08/04/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/07/2023

FR Document: 2023-16613  PDF 13 Pages (134 KB)  Permalink

Food and Nutrition Service

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Recordkeeping for Employment and Training Program Activity Report and Requests for Additional 100 Percent Funding

Filed on: 08/04/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/07/2023

FR Document: 2023-16807  PDF 5 Pages (96.5 KB)  Permalink

White House

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration High-Speed Internet Investments Spur Made-in-America Manufacturing Boom

FDA

FDA Announces Public Meeting to Modernize Recalls of FDA-Regulated Commodities

USDA

Secretary Vilsack Chairs APEC Food Security Ministerial, Highlights Principles for Achieving Food Security Through Sustainable Agriculture

DOJ

Food Products Manufacturer FrieslandCampina Agrees to Pay More Than $2.8 Million in Civil Penalty and Implement Environmental Protection Project at Food Production Facility in Central New York

Twitter

@SecVilsack

  • At the @APEC Food Security Ministerial, partners from around of the world discussed the importance of collaboration as we build a more resilient and interconnected region that addresses global food needs while adapting to a changing climate. Secretary Vilsack Chairs APEC Food Security Ministerial, Highlights Principles for Achieving Food Security Through Sustainable Agriculture | USDA
  • Today I’m proud to chair the @APEC Food Security Ministerial. International partnership is key to ending hunger and poverty, tackling climate change and building more sustainable, equitable, and resilient food systems.

@USDAFoodSafety

  • Administrator Kiecker spoke at the Intertribal Agriculture Council’s Rocky Mountain Regional Summit to further FSIS’ collaboration with Tribal Nations. This collaboration aligns with FSIS’ commitment to fostering self-sufficiency, promoting growth in meat and poultry processing, and enhancing food safety practices in harmony with Tribal traditions and cultural practices.

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