Base
Proposed RuleOpen for Comment2026-158452026-08-05

National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxiliary Provisions

Agriculture Department, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Abstract

We are proposing to amend the regulations governing the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP). These amendments would, among other things, clarify existing provisions of the regulations, fix editorial errors, and align the regulations more closely with current producer practices. These proposed changes were voted on and approved by the voting delegates at the NPIP's 2024 National Plan Conference.

Action & Dates

Action
Proposed rule.
Dates
We will consider all comments that we receive on or before October 5, 2026.

CFR References

Topics

Animal diseasesPoultry and poultry productsReporting and recordkeeping requirements

Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-10-05 — Open for comment

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 9 CFR Parts 145, 146, and 147 [Docket No. APHIS-2025-0033] RIN 0579-AE89 AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: We are proposing to amend the regulations governing the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP). These amendments would, among other things, clarify existing provisions of the regulations, fix editorial errors, and align the regulations more closely with current producer practices. These proposed changes were voted on and approved by the voting delegates at the NPIP's 2024 National Plan Conference. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before October 5, 2026. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov . Enter APHIS-2025-0033 in the Search field. Select the Documents tab, then select the Comment button in the list of documents. Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2025-0033, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, 5601 Sunnyside Ave., #AP760, Beltsville, MD 20705. Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may be viewed at Regulations.gov or in our reading room, which is located in Room 1620 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is

Read full document on FederalRegister.gov →

Full Document

Citation: 91 FR 50488