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

REGULATORY: AMS, EPA, FNS, FSIS

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

Notice announcing the AMS intends to seek emergency approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a new information collection to administer the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program. Info here.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Notice announcing that the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (WHEJAC) will meet on Thursday, February 24, 2022, from approximately 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Eastern Time. Due to unforeseen administrative circumstances, EPA is announcing this meeting with less than 15 calendar days public notice. Info here.

FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE

Notice announcing the Department’s annual adjustments to the Income Eligibility Guidelines to be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced-price meals and free milk for the period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Info here.

FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE

Notice announcing that the FSIS is announcing and requesting comment on proposed pathogen reduction performance standards for Salmonella in raw comminuted pork and raw intact or non-intact pork cuts. Info here.