AHFSS Proposed, Pending and Adopted Regulations

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Proposals to Adopt, Amend or Repeal Certain AHFSS Regulations

California Building Standards Commission (CBSC)

The Department of Food and Agriculture, under the lead agency the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC), has proposed changes to the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, allowing the use of PEX tubing with specified mitigation measures. The public comment period is closed for this proposal. Further information and access to documents related to this proposal may be found at the following web site: www.bsc.ca.gov/pex.htm.

BSC Final Proposed Express Terms (PDF 42 KB)

Animal Health Branch

No Regulatory Changes Pending

Bureau of Livestock Identification

Bureau of Livestock Identification – Modified Point of Origin Inspection Areas. The Department of Food and Agriculture, Bureau of Livestock Identification, is proposing changes to section 850 of Article 1, Chapter 3, Division 2, of Title 3 of the California Code of Regulations relating to the inspection of cattle. Written comments regarding this proposal are to be submitted according to the instructions contained in the Notice. The written comment period begins on October 31, 2008 and ends at 5:00 p.m. on December 15, 2008.

Meat and Poultry Inspection Branch

Meat and Poultry Inspection Branch – Poultry Meat Inspection. The Meat and Poultry Inspection Branch proposes changes to various sections of Articles 1–28 of Subchapter 1, Chapter 5, Division 2, of Title 3 of the California Code of Regulations relating to poultry meat inspection. The public comment period for this proposal closed on June 2, 2008. This regulatory action is currently with the Office of Administrative Law pending approval.

Milk and Dairy Food Safety Branch

Milk and Dairy Food Safety Branch – Petition for Approval of a Temporary Standard. Pursuant to section 36632 of the Food and Agricultural Code, the Department of Food and Agriculture may grant a temporary standard for an initial period of one year for a new milk product or product resembling milk product. A public hearing shall be conducted by written brief. Written briefs must be received by the Milk and Dairy Food Safety Branch before 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2008, according to the instructions contained in the Notice of Public Hearing. The deadline for the receipt of written briefs has been extended according to the instructions contained in the Notice of Extension of Public Hearing.

Milk and Dairy Food Safety Branch – Somatic Cell Counts in Milk. The Milk and Dairy Food Safety Branch proposes to amend section 625 of Article 21, Chapter 1, Division 2, of Title 3 of the California Code of Regulations, relating to somatic cell count standards for market milk from cows and goats. Public comments may be submitted according to the instructions contained in the Notice below. A public hearing has been scheduled for this proposal on February 3, 2009 at the Department of Food and Agriculture, Headquarters Office, Sacramento, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Department will accept public comments beginning December 19, 2008 and ending at 5:00 p.m. on February 2, 2009, or comments may be presented at the hearing on February 3, 2009.

For a complete set of California regulations, visit the California Code of Regulations web site.

For Information on regulations pertaining to interstate movement of animals, including California, check the USDA state regulations page.

For more specific questions about California interstate movement regulations, please call 916-651-6278 Monday through Friday 8-5 pm pacific time.

For a complete set of Federal Government Regulations, visit the Code of Federal Regulations web site.

For international regulations call the USDA Veterinary Services office at: 916-854-3900 Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 4:00 or visit the USDA Veterinary Services Import/Export web site.

Code

California code relating to Animal Health
For a complete set of the California code, visit the California Food and Agricultural Code web site.

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