Federal Register #APHIS-2025-0033

Proposed Amendments to National Poultry Improvement Plan Regulations

This notice announces proposed regulatory amendments by the Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regarding the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP): - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are referenced, as this is a regulatory update rather than a procurement action - No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested - Key details of the proposed amendments: - Clarifies and updates definitions and program standards for the NPIP - Corrects editorial errors in the existing regulations - Aligns NPIP regulations with current poultry industry practices and international standards - Updates classification criteria for poultry disease control - Amendments were approved by voting delegates at the NPIP's National Plan Conference - The notice is seeking public comment on the proposed regulatory changes - No procurement or acquisition of goods or services is involved

Description

This proposed rule aims to amend the regulations governing the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) to clarify existing provisions, correct editorial errors, and better align the regulations with current producer practices. The amendments include updates to definitions, program standards, and classification criteria for poultry disease control. These changes were approved by voting delegates at the NPIP's 2024 National Plan Conference and are intended to improve regulatory clarity and alignment with international standards. Comments on the proposal are accepted until October 5, 2026.

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