HR 5079
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to publish criteria for the review of requests by certain meat or poultry establishments to operate at alternate inspection rates, to review and respond to such requests, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish clear criteria for reviewing requests from meat and poultry establishments to operate at reduced inspection rates. The USDA must respond to these requests within 90 days, either approving or denying them with detailed explanations. Existing establishments operating under alternate rates will be allowed to continue until a formal review is completed, and the USDA must consult with the establishment to minimize any negative impacts of adjusting inspection rates. The bill also outlines a process for addressing noncompliance and revoking alternate inspection rates if necessary.
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