Request for Information: Modernization of Regulations

What it does

• •Extends the public comment period by 20 days for a Request for Information on modernizing regulations under 9 CFR parts 101-118, 123, and 124.
• •Moves the comment deadline from October 13, 2026 to November 2, 2026.
• •Solicits public input from farmers, industry representatives, and state and local governments on regulatory modernization considerations related to veterinary biologics under the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act.

Why it matters

• •The extension was granted in response to stakeholder requests during the initial comment period, allowing more time for careful consideration of modernization proposals.
• •The input gathered will inform USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Center for Veterinary Biologics in updating veterinary biologics regulations.

Who is affected

• •Farmers, agricultural industry representatives, and state and local governments interested in veterinary biologics regulations.
• •The USDA's APHIS Center for Veterinary Biologics, which oversees veterinary biologics regulation.

What happens next

Comments must be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at regulations.gov by November 2, 2026, identified by docket number USDA-2026-0298, and will be posted publicly without change.