IFAI Policy Brief September 24, 2024

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Summary

 

Calendar

 

 

Tribal Consultation/Listening Sessions/Advisory Committee Meetings

USDA Tribal Consultation Oct. 9  — Tribal Consultation on FDPIR during NAFDPIR Conference 

About: This formal consultation is intended to be a follow-up to the emergency consultation held in September about the FDPIR warehouse delivery delays. 

Consultation Date(s): 

  • October 9, 2024, in Auburn, WA. More information and registration details are to be provided at a later date.  

Congressional updates    

 

Looking Back: 

 

Hearing:  Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee– Wednesday, September 18 at 2:00 p.m. eastern 

Topic: National School Lunch/Breakfast Program 

Highlights:

  • Witnesses testified about the success and need for greater support of the USDA’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), Farm to School initiatives, as well as Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs. 
  • Senator Debbie Stabenow said that she is determined to do everything in her power to pass a Farm Bill by the end of the year. 

Looking ahead:  

 

Hearing:

Senate Indian Affairs Committee- Wednesday, September 25 at 2:30 p.m. eastern

Topic:

Pending legislation

  • S. 4633, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024 
  • S. 4643, Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024 
  • S. 4705, Yavapai Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act 
  • S. 4998, Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024 
  • S. 465, BADGES for Native Communities Act  
  • S. 2908, Indian Buffalo Management Act  
  • S. 4370, Tribal Forest Protection Act Amendments Act of 2024 

 

Nomination opportunities: 

 

USDA Growing Climate Solutions Act Advisory Council 

Description: The Growing Climate Solutions Act program aims to simplify access to carbon credit markets for farmers and landowners by connecting them with qualified providers and third-party verifiers. The Advisory Council will help farmers, especially small, mid-sized, and underserved groups, participate in verified environmental credit markets, supporting climate-smart agriculture and creating new income opportunities. The credits will represent genuine, long-term emissions reductions or removals. 

Deadline: October 15, 2024 

 

Regulatory/Rulemaking Actions

 

Title: Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection re Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Livestock and Dairy Herd 

  • USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is requesting public comments on its extension of approval of an information collection regarding highly pathogenic avian influenza. 
  • APHIS is encouraging farmers and veterinarians to report cattle illnesses quickly and implement biosecurity measures.  
  • The Federal Order which went into effect on April 24, 2024, requires lactating dairy cattle be tested before interstate movement and laboratories report positive Influenza A cases in livestock. APHIS is asking the Office of Management and Budget to approve our use of this information collection activity for 3 years. 
  • Comments submitted by October 28, 2024, will be considered 

Posted: Week of September 2, 2024