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Proposed Draft Rulemaking: Public Comment: Ch. 213, Rules For the Maine Salmonella enteritidis ("SE") Risk Reduction and Surveillance Program for Commercial Egg-Type Flocks
Division / Program: Animal Health
Date: November 29, 2023 - December 28, 2023
Time: 12:20 AM - 12:20 AM
Event Type: Public Comment, Public Meeting/Hearing
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 213, Rules For the Maine Salmonella enteritidis ("SE") Risk Reduction and Surveillance Program for Commercial Egg-Type Flocks
TYPE OF RULE: Major Substantive
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2023-P255
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Maine Salmonella enteritidis (SE) Risk Reduction and Surveillance Program for commercial Egg-Type Flocks is intended to prevent SE-contaminated eggs from entering the commercial food supply. Its provisions are an enhancement of the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Final Rule on the Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production, Storage, and Transportation. All commercial egg-producing facilities are required to participate in the program. Adherence to the program rules will be monitored by Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Staff.
PUBLIC HEARING: Dec 18, 2023, 1PM, Rm 310, Deering Bldg, 90 Blossom Ln, Augusta
COMMENT DEADLINE: December 28, 2023
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING/SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: Dr. Stefanie Bolas, 28 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333-0028. Phone: 207-215-6727. Email: Stefanie.Bolas@maine.gov
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): None
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 7 MRS 1758
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED (if different): FDAs Egg Safety Rule, Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production, Storage, and Transportation, 21 CFR Parts 16 and 118, July 9, 2009
AGENCY WEBSITE: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ahw/animal_health/
EMAIL FOR OVERALL AGENCY RULEMAKING LIAISON: Shannon.Ayotte@maine.gov