In the March 24, 2016, Federal Register, USDA's
APHIS proposed to amend the National Poultry Improvement Plan
("NPIP"), its auxiliary provisions, and the indemnity
regulations for the control of H5 and H7 low pathogenic avian
influenza to clarify participation in the NPIP and amend
participation requirements, definitions for poultry and breeding
stock, the approval process for new diagnostic tests, and
laboratory inspection and testing requirements. These changes aim
to align the regulations with international standards and make them
more transparent. Comments are due May 23,
2016.
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