Stay Informed on Biobased Products: Federal Register Monitoring
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The world is increasingly turning to sustainable solutions, and biobased products are at the forefront of this shift. For those vested in environmentally friendly innovations, staying updated on federal developments is crucial. This is particularly true for biobased products, which are integral not just to agriculture but also to a wide range of industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and energy.
Why Biobased Products Matter
Biobased products are derived from plants and other renewable agricultural, marine, and forestry materials. They provide an alternative to conventional petroleum-derived products, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to a cleaner environment. As part of the federal government's push for sustainability, biobased products have received increased focus, exemplified by initiatives like the U.S. Department of Agriculture's BioPreferred Program.
Recent Trends and Regulatory Impacts
In recent years, there has been a swell of support for biobased products at the federal level. This support includes:
- New funding opportunities: Grants and incentives are available for businesses looking to innovate or expand within the biobased sector.
- Regulatory changes: New regulations may impact labeling, manufacturing processes, and imports/exports.
- Environmental policies: Continued emphasis on reducing carbon footprints in production processes.
With these developments, farmers, biotechnology experts, environmental consultants, and procurement officers need to remain informed. Regulatory inaccuracies can lead to penalties, while missing out on available funding could mean losing competitive advantage.
Industries Benefiting from Monitoring
- Agriculture: Farmers and agricultural suppliers need to stay ahead of policy changes that may affect crop choices and farming practices.
- Manufacturing: Companies producing goods from biobased materials must keep abreast of new material sciences and regulatory requirements.
- Biotechnology: Researchers and biotech professionals need timely updates to inform R&D and align with federal priorities.
- Retail: Procurement officers must be informed about biobased product availability and related compliance requirements.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending the Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement (Guidelines) to add 30 sections that will designate the product categories within which biobased products would be afforded...
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to amend the Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement (Guidelines) to add 30 sections that will designate the product categories within which biobased products would b...
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Proposed Rule | Sep 14, 2018 |
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Rule | Jul 10, 2018 |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending by 30 days the deadline to submit comments on the proposed rule to designate 12 product categories for federal procurement, which was published on January 13, 2017 (82 FR 4206) under the authorit...
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Proposed Rule | Feb 21, 2017 |
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Proposed Rule | Jan 13, 2017 |
Rural Development, a mission area within the U.S. Department of Agriculture comprised of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), Rural Housing Service (RHS), and Rural Utilities Service (RUS), hereafter referred to as the Agency, has unified an...
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending its regulations concerning Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement to incorporate statutory changes to section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (FSRI...
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Rule | Jun 15, 2015 |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending its regulations concerning the Voluntary Labeling Program for Biobased Products, to incorporate statutory changes to section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (the 2002 Farm Bill)...
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Rule | Jun 15, 2015 |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to amend its regulations concerning guidelines for designating biobased products for Federal procurement, to incorporate statutory changes to section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investmen...
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Proposed Rule | Oct 27, 2014 |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending its regulations concerning Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement to incorporate statutory changes to section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (FSRI...
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending the Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement, to add eight sections to designate product categories within which biobased products will be afforded Federal procurement...
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to amend the Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement (Guidelines) to add eight sections that will designate the following product categories within which biobased pro...
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