The following information is a comprehensive, though not necessarily exhaustive, summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Many of the summaries provide links that take the reader to primary documents or websites with additional resources. Please email important additions to: camarigg@uark.edu

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: Notice solicits comments on the information collection provisions of new animal drug applications. Info here.

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: Notice asks for comments on requests for data needed to evaluate requests for Threshold of Regulation Exemptions for Substances Used in Food-Contact Articles. Details here.

FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE: Notice invites the public and public agencies to comment on proposed information collection. Details here.

S. 2902: A bill to provide for long-term water supplies, optimal use of existing water supply infrastructure, and protection of existing water rights.

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for review before it goes to the Senate floor for consideration.

Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Flake [R-AZ]