No. 28506 (Amendment): R58-10. Meat and Poultry Inspection

DAR File No.: 28506
Filed: 02/10/2006, 12:30
Received by: NL

 

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The reason for the change is to adopt 9 CFR, January 1, 2006 edition, including Parts 430, 441; removing Sub Chapter I, Egg Products Inspection Act, Part 590.

 

Summary of the rule or change:

Title 9, Chapter III, Part 590 has been deleted. This reference does not apply to the Meat and Poultry Inspection Program. Reference to Title 9, Chapter III, Parts 430 and 441 have been added as they have been added to Chapter III since the rule was last changed and do apply to the Meat and Poultry Inspection Program. Part 430 governs Listeria monocytogenes and Part 441 governs retained water in meat products.

 

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 4-32-7

 

This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:

Adopt 9 CFR, Part 300 through 500, January 1, 2006; additions to be included in this reference are Parts 430 and 441, and remove Sub Chapter I, Egg Products Inspection Act, Part 590

 

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to state budget. These are mandatory inspections required by the federal government. Agriculture receives grants from the federal government to cover the cost of the service being provided.

 

local governments:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to local government. These are mandatory inspections required by the federal government. Agriculture receives grants from the federal government to cover the cost of the service being provided.

 

other persons:

There are no costs or savings associated with this rule. These are mandatory inspections required by the federal government.

 

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There are no compliance costs associated with this rule. The inspections are mandatory requirements requested by the federal government. Agriculture receives grants from the federal government to cover the cost of the service being provided.

 

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

There is no fiscal impact on businesses. The inspections are required by the federal government and performed by the state government. Leonard M. Blackham, Commissioner

 

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Agriculture and Food
Animal Industry
350 N REDWOOD RD
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3034

 

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Marolyn Leetham or Mike Marshall at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7114 or 801-538-7160, by FAX at 801-538-7126 or 801-538-7169, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail] or [e-mail]

 

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

03/31/2006

 

This rule may become effective on:

04/01/2006

 

Authorized by:

Leonard M. Blackham, Commissioner

 

 

RULE TEXT

R58. Agriculture and Food, Animal Industry.

R58-10. Meat and Poultry Inspection.

R58-10-1. Authority.

Promulgated under authority of Section 4-32-7.

 

R58-10-2. Purpose.

The purpose of this rule is to establish standards and procedures for the meat and poultry product inspection programs, which shall at least equal [or exceed] those imposed by the Federal Meat Inspection Act and Poultry Inspection Act.

 

R58-10-3. Federal Regulations Adopted by Reference.

Accordingly, the Division adopts the meat and poultry inspection standards and procedures as specified in Title 9, Chapter III, Sub-Chapter A, Agency Organization and Terminology; Mandatory Meat and Poultry Products Inspection and Voluntary Inspection and Certification, Part 300 through 381; Sub-Chapter D, Food Safety and Inspection Service Administrative Provisions. Part 390 and 391, Sub Chapter E, Regulatory Requirements Under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act, Part 416, 417, 424, 430, 441, and 500[, and Sub-Chapter I, Egg Products Inspection Act, Part 590]. Code of Federal Regulations, Animal and Animal Products, 9 CFR 300 through [590]500, January 1, 200[0]6 edition, which is incorporated by reference within this rule.

 

KEY: food inspection

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [January 3, 2001]2006

Notice of Continuation: February 3, 2005

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-32-7