USDA Seeks to Renew Food Safety Info System Without Tweaks

2026-05746 — Revising Establishment Size Definitions

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service wants to update how it defines the size of meat, poultry, and egg plants. These size rules help decide how the agency checks and supports businesses, especially small ones. If changes happen, they could affect how often inspections happen and how rules apply, so businesses should share their thoughts by May 26, 2026.

2026-05550 — Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection: Voluntary Destruction of Imported Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service wants to keep collecting info about companies that choose to destroy imported meat, poultry, and egg products instead of selling them. No changes are coming, but the current approval expires July 31, 2026, so they’re asking for comments by May 22, 2026. This keeps things clear and safe for everyone involved, with no new costs or rules.

2026-05509 — Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection: Procedures for the Notification of New Technology and Requests for Waivers

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service wants to keep collecting info on how companies tell them about new tech or ask for special permission (waivers). Nothing’s changing, but they need to renew this approval before it expires on July 31, 2026. If you’re involved in food safety tech or waivers, now’s the time to share your thoughts by May 19, 2026!

2026-04820 — Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection: Nutrition Labeling of Major Cuts of Single-Ingredient Raw Meat or Poultry Products and Ground or Chopped Meat and Poultry Products

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service wants to keep collecting nutrition label info on major cuts of raw meat and poultry, plus ground or chopped versions. No changes are planned, but they need to renew approval before July 31, 2026. Meat producers and packagers should note this keeps the labeling rules steady with no new costs or surprises.

2026-03228 — Maximum Line Speed Under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System (NSIS)

The USDA is proposing new rules that let swine slaughter plants set their own line speeds if they can keep things safe and under control. Inspectors can slow down the line if they spot problems, and plants won’t have to send yearly reports about worker conditions anymore. These changes aim to make swine processing faster without risking food safety, with public comments open until April 20, 2026.

2026-03227 — Maximum Line Speed Rates for Young Chicken and Turkey Establishments Operating Under the New Poultry Inspection System

The USDA wants to let chicken and turkey plants speed up their processing lines—chickens up to 175 birds per minute and turkeys up to 60. This change helps plants work faster while keeping food safe and inspections thorough. Comments on this plan are open until April 20, 2026, so industry folks can weigh in before it’s final.

Previous: 2026-05154 — Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway Projects in Texas

Texas is moving forward with several new highway projects after getting all the necessary approvals from state and federal agencies. If anyone wants to challenge these decisions in court, they must do so by August 14, 2026, or lose their chance. These projects promise smoother drives and better roads, backed by careful environmental reviews and official green lights.

Next: 2026-05156 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

The Federal Reserve is updating its records about Bank and Branch directors to keep things clear and organized. This change affects how director info is handled and will take effect on April 16, 2026, unless people send in comments by then. No big costs are expected, but the public can weigh in before the update goes live.