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

REGULATORY: Includes EPA, FNS, NOAA

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Final Rule establishing how the Environmental Protection Agency will consider the availability of dose-response data underlying pivotal science used in its significant regulatory actions and influential scientific information. Info here.

FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE

Final rule implementing the changes made by section 4005 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program pertaining to the Employment and Training program and aspects of the work requirement for able-bodied adults without dependents. Info here.

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

Proposed rule for regulations under the Tuna Conventions Act of 1950, to implement Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Resolution C-20-02. Info here.

LEGISLATIVE: Includes Michigan

MICHIGAN

HB 5085 allows veterinarians to consult with an animal owner on the use of marihuana or industrial hemp on an animal. Info here.