Federal Register #USDA-2026-0298

USDA Extension of Comment Period for Modernization of Regulations Under 9 CFR Parts 101-118 and 123-124

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of the Secretary, has announced an extension of the public comment period for its Request for Information (RFI) on modernizing regulations under 9 CFR parts 101-118 and 123-124. - No procurement or solicitation for products or services is involved - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are mentioned - The notice seeks input from stakeholders to update veterinary biologics regulations under the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested - No unique procurement requirements are specified - Opportunity is for public comment, not for commercial response

Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the public comment period by 20 days on its Request for Information (RFI) to solicit public input on regulatory considerations related to 9 CFR parts 101-118 and 123-124. The RFI aims to gather information to assist USDA in modernizing veterinary biologics regulations under the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act. The extension allows stakeholders, including farmers, industry representatives, and state and local governments, additional time to provide thoughtful feedback. Comments must be submitted by November 2, 2026.

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