Putting Tribal SovereigntyType of Action: Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Overview: USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking to seek input from stakeholders about developing mandatory surveys on issues such as dairy production cost...
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USDA Reopens Call for Tribal Advisory Committee Nominations
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reopening its call for nominations on three Secretarial appointments to the USDA Tribal Advisory Committee. These members will be appointed by Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and will be expected to...
Program Review – Subsistence Management for Public Lands in Alaska
Type of Comment: Public Notice Overview: USDA’s Forest Service and the Office of the Secretary of Interior are extending the public comment period for the review of the Federal Subsistence Management Program (FSMP). Both departments are conducting a targeted review...
Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska – 2027-28 and 2028-29 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations
Type of Action: Proposed Rule Overview: This proposed rule would update regulations for fish and shellfish seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of fish and shellfish for subsistence uses during 2027-28 and 2028-29 regulatory years. Public...
Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program
Type of Action: Final Rule Overview: USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) has issued a final rule to provide $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to American farmers for temporary market disruptions and increased production costs. The FBA Program will use a...
Maximum Line Speed Under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System
Type of Action: Proposed Rule Overview: USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a proposed rule allowing establishments under the NSIS to have more control in determining their own line speeds. Under this proposed rule, FSIS also proposes that its...
Maximum Line Speed Rates for Young Chicken and Turkey Establishments Operating Under the New Poultry Inspection System
Type of Action: Proposed Rule Overview: USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a proposed rule amending regulations related to line speed rates for chicken and turkey establishments. Proposed amendments include allowing young chicken...
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization Consultative Committee
Description: The purpose of this body is to ensure that the interests of U.S. stakeholders are considered in the development of positions and policy relative to U.S. participation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO). Deadline: Nominations accepted...
Nominations for the National Park Service Alaska Region Subsistence Resource Commission Program
Description: The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking nominations for individuals to represent subsistence users on the following Subsistence Resource Commissions (SRC): the Aniakchak National Monument SRC, the Cape Krusenstern National Monument SRC, the Denali...