USDA Seeks Input on Destroying Dodgy Imported Meats and Eggs

2026-06526 — Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection: New Poultry Inspection System

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service wants to keep collecting info about how poultry is inspected, with no changes to the current process. This affects poultry plants and helps keep our chicken safe to eat. They’re asking for public comments by June 2, 2026, before renewing the approval that expires August 31, 2026.

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.

2026-05509 — 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!

2026-05155 — Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection: (Public Health Information System)

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service wants to keep collecting info through its Public Health Information System, with no changes to how it works. This affects folks who provide or use public health data and keeps things running smoothly until November 30, 2026. If you have thoughts, you can share them by May 18, 2026—no extra costs or new rules involved!

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.

Previous: 2026-05548 — Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The Railroad Retirement Board wants your thoughts on updating forms used to pick and manage representative payees—people who handle benefits for those who can’t manage their own. This affects employees, spouses, or survivors who need help with their benefits. The goal is to make the process clearer and easier, with no big cost changes, so get ready to share your feedback soon!

Next: 2026-05551 — Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding public meetings from April 7-9, 2026, both in New York City and online. They’ll discuss important fish habitat protections, fishing quotas, and new rules that could affect fishermen and coastal communities. These decisions could impact fishing limits and permits, helping balance healthy oceans with local economies.