This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER
contains notices to the public of the proposedissuance of rules and regulations. Thepurpose of these notices is to give interestedpersons an opportunity to participate in therule making prior to the adoption of the finalrules.Proposed RulesFederal Register61268 
Vol. 87, No. 195 
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
Agricultural Marketing Service 
7 CFR Part 205 
[Doc. No. AMS–NOP–21–0073] 
RIN 0581–AE06 
National Organic Program; Organic 
Livestock and Poultry Standards 
AGENCY : Agricultural Marketing Service, 
USDA. 
ACTION : Proposed rule; extension of 
public comment period. 
SUMMARY : On August 9, 2022, the 
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published proposed amendments to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic regulations, with a 60- day comment period ending on October 11, 2022. The proposed rule would amend organic livestock and poultry production requirements. In response to multiple requests, AMS is announcing an extension of the public comment period by an additional 30 calendar days. 
DATES : The deadline for receipt of 
comments on the proposed rule published on August 9, 2022, at 87 FR 48562, is extended until November 10, 2022. 
ADDRESSES : Interested persons may 
comment on this proposed rule using one of the following methods: 
•Federal eRulemaking Portal: You 
may submit comments on the proposed rule, identified by AMS–NOP–21–0073, by electronic submission. Go to https:// 
www.regulations.gov and enter AMS– 
NOP–21–0073 in the Search box. Click the ‘‘Comment’’ icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments. 
•Mail: AMS strongly prefers 
comments be submitted electronically. However, written comments may be submitted (i.e., postmarked) via mail to 
Erin Healy, Standards Division, National Organic Program, USDA– AMS–NOP, Room 2646–So., Ag Stop 0268, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250–0268. Mailed comments must be postmarked by November 10, 2022. 
All comments received are a part of 
the public record and will generally be posted for public viewing on https://www.regulations.gov without change. 
All personal identifying information (e.g., name, address, etc.), confidential 
business information, or otherwise sensitive information submitted voluntarily by the sender will be publicly accessible (enter ‘‘N/A’’ in the required fields if you wish to remain anonymous). 
Docket: To access the docket, 
including the Draft Regulatory Impact Analysis/Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, other background documents, and comments, go to https://www.regulations.gov (search for docket 
‘‘AMS–NOP–21–0073’’). 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Erin 
Healy, Standards Division, National Organic Program, USDA–AMS–NOP, Room 2646–So., Ag Stop 0268, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250–0268; Telephone: (202) 617– 4942. Email: erin.healy@usda.gov. 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : On August 
9, 2022, AMS published proposed changes to the USDA organic regulations for organic livestock and poultry production (87 FR 48562). The proposed changes would address a range of topics related to the care of organic livestock, including: 
•Livestock health care practices—the 
proposed rule would specify which physical alteration procedures are prohibited or restricted for use on organic livestock. The proposed livestock health care practice standards include requirements for euthanasia to reduce suffering of any sick or disabled livestock; 
•Living conditions—the proposed 
rule would set separate standards for mammalian and avian livestock living conditions to better reflect the needs and behaviors of the different species, as well as related consumer expectations. The proposed mammalian livestock standards would cover both ruminants and swine. The proposed avian livestock living standards would set maximum indoor and outdoor stocking densities to ensure the birds have sufficient space to engage in natural behaviors; •Transport of animals—the 
proposed rule would add new requirements on the transport of organic livestock to sale or slaughter; 
•Slaughter—the proposed rule 
would add a new section to clarify how organic slaughter facility practices and USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regulations work together to support animal welfare. 
During the comment period, AMS 
received multiple requests for additional time to prepare and submit comments. Having considered the requests, AMS is extending the comment period for an additional 30 days to provide further opportunity for public comment. This extension provides a total of 90 days for public input. We encourage members of the public to submit comments on the proposed amendments, implementation options, and AMS’s analysis of the proposed rule (see 87 FR 48564). 
Erin Morris, 
Associate Administrator, Agricultural 
Marketing Service. 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
Agricultural Marketing Service 
7 CFR Part 205 
[Doc. No. AMS–NOP–21–0008] 
RIN 0581–AE02 
Inert Ingredients in Pesticides for 
Organic Production 
AGENCY : Agricultural Marketing Service, 
USDA. 
ACTION : Advance notice of proposed 
rulemaking; extension of comment period. 
SUMMARY : The Agricultural Marketing 
Service (AMS) is providing additional time for the public to submit comments and information about how to update the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic regulations on inert ingredients in pesticides used in organic production. AMS seeks comments on alternatives to its existing regulations that would align with the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulatory framework for inert ingredients. 
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