In the December 3, 2014, Federal Register, USDA announced a technical amendment to the final rule published on July 9, 2014, which revised provisions of the National Poultry Improvement Plan. Original publication of the final rule incorrectly indicated that table-egg layer flocks may qualify for U.S. H5/H7 Avian Influenza Monitored status if they meet one of three testing and surveillance requirements. This technical amendment clarifies that such flocks must meet all applicable listed testing and surveillance requirements to qualify. It also makes several other minor edits for clarity. For more information on the National Poultry Improvement Plan, see Issue 10 of the Jones Day Food Update.

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