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ID HJM005
JM
Status
2/7/2014
Primary Sponsor
Agricultural Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Urges the FDA Commissioner to suspend implementation of Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules and conduct a national review of their impact before proceeding.
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Cites the FDA's Produce Rule requiring irrigation water for over 200 fresh produce varieties to meet primary contact recreation water quality standards, estimated to cost farms an average of $30,566 in the first year.
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Objects to Produce Rule requirements that water users test irrigation water, cease use of non-compliant water, and treat or replace water supplies, which would eliminate many existing surface irrigation sources in Idaho.
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Identifies the Transportation Rule requiring shippers, receivers, and carriers to prevent food contamination during motor or rail transport, with an estimated first-year cost of $1,784 per business.
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Directs the House Chief Clerk to forward this memorial to Congress, Idaho's congressional delegation, and the FDA Commissioner.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and urging the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to suspend the imposition of rules to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act and to conduct a national review of the impact of the Produce and Transportation Rules and all future FSMA rules until such time as a clear understanding of their impact can be determined.
FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Agricultural Affairs
2/10/2014