Federal Register #FSIS-2026-0070

Temporary Reduction in Overtime and Holiday Inspection Fees for Small and Very Small Meat, Poultry, and Egg Establishments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is implementing a temporary fee reduction program for small and very small official meat, poultry, and egg product establishments: - FSIS is allocating $20 million in de-obligated funds for this initiative - Eligible small establishments receive a 30% reduction in overtime and holiday inspection fees - Eligible very small establishments receive a 75% reduction - To participate, establishments must submit FSIS Form 5200-16, which verifies size and eligibility - Retroactive refunds are available for fees paid since October 5, 2025 - Funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until exhausted - Only small and very small official establishments, as defined by FSIS, are eligible - Voluntary inspection and import/export-only facilities are excluded - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a direct government-administered fee reduction program

Description

This notice from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announces a temporary reduction in overtime and holiday inspection fees for small and very small official meat, poultry, and egg product establishments for Fiscal Year 2026. Eligible small establishments can receive a 30% fee reduction, while very small establishments can receive a 75% reduction. To qualify, establishments must submit FSIS Form 5200-16 to verify eligibility, and funds are limited to $20 million, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Retroactive refunds are available for fees paid since October 5, 2025.

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