Rescission of the Dairy Donation Program

Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

This action removes from AMS' regulations the implementing regulations for the Dairy Donation Program and makes conforming amendments to the implementing regulations for the Milk Donation Reimbursement Program. The Dairy Donation Program is no longer funded by Congress; therefore, AMS has no authority to take further action under the Dairy Donation Program and its implementing regulations are obsolete. Removing the regulations will provide transparency and may reduce confusion for dairy processors and other stakeholders.

The rule will be effective on July 28, 2025 without further action, unless adverse comments are received on or before June 30, 2025. If adverse comments are received, AMS will publish a document in the Federal Register withdrawing this rule before the effective date.

You may submit comments on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov or to Lauren Becker, USDA/AMS/Dairy Programs, Order Formulation and Enforcement Division, STOP 0231-Room 2530, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250; email: [email protected]; telephone: 202-720-0758. All comments should reference the docket number and the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register . All comments submitted in response to this rule will be included in the record and will be made available to the public. Please be advised that the identity of the individuals or entities submitting comments will be made public on the internet at the address provided above.