A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.

REGULATORY: EPA, NOAA, NPS, NRCS

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Final rule establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of phosphoric acid when used as an inert ingredient in antimicrobial formulations applied to food-contact surfaces in public eating places, dairy-processing equipment, food-processing equipment and utensils. Info here.

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

Notice announcing a preliminary determination that a proposed exempted fishing permit contains all of the required information and warrants further consideration. Info here.

Notice announcing that the requirements for closure of the Hawaii Exclusive Economic Zone were met due to the take of four false killer whales incidental to the Hawaii deep-set longline fishery. Info here.

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Notice announcing that the National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before February 26, 2022, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Info here.

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

Notice announcing the first meeting of the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee. Info here.