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

REGULATORY: EPA, FWS, FDS, NOAA

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Final rule announcing that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a final rule approving Michigan’s Class II Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program for primacy. EPA has determined that the State’s program is consistent with the provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to prevent underground injection activities that endanger underground sources of drinking water (USDWs). Info here.

Notice providing the names, addresses, and professional affiliations of persons recently nominated to serve on the Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) established under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Info here.

FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Notice announcing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received applications for permits, permit renewals, and/or permit amendments to conduct activities intended to enhance the propagation or survival of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. Info here.

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

Notice announcing that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the fee rates and payment procedures for fiscal year (FY) 2023 animal drug user fees. This notice establishes the fee rates for FY 2023. Info here.

Notice announcing that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is announcing the fee rates and payment procedures for fiscal year (FY) 2023 generic new animal drug user fees. Info here.

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

Notice announcing that notice is hereby given that NMFS has received a plan for a hatchery program rearing and releasing Chinook salmon in the Dungeness River basin. The plan describes the hatchery program operated by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) in collaboration with Jamestown S’Klallam as a tribal co-manager. Info here.