Federal Register #USDA-2026-0067

Extension of Comment Period for Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Rule

This notice from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announces an extension of the public comment period for a proposed rule regarding dairy import licensing regulations. - Regulatory Action Overview: - The proposed rule would amend regulations for issuing annual licenses to import certain dairy products under tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) as listed in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. - The extension provides additional time for stakeholders to submit comments and feedback on the proposed changes. - Procurement Details: - No products, services, or vendors are being solicited or procured. - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are mentioned. - Notable Requirements: - The action is focused solely on regulatory procedures for dairy import licensing, not on acquisition or contracting for goods or services.

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The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a rule to amend the regulation governing the issuance of annual licenses for importing certain dairy products under tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) as outlined in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. The original comment period for this proposed rule was 30 days, ending on April 8, 2026. However, FAS has extended the comment period by 15 days, now closing on April 23, 2026, to allow interested parties additional time to review and comment on the proposal.

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