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FSMA Section 103(a) Study and Report to Congress
Description: FSMA Section 103(a) requires the Secretary, in consultation with USDA, to conduct a study of the food processing sector and information on foodborne illness and submit a report on the study to Congress on July 3, 2012. The study will provide information to be used in making decisions about the application of the preventive controls regulations to small businesses so that public health is still protected.
Briefing Status: DELAYED
Prior Briefing Status: DELAYED
| Milestone Description | Milestone Date | Milestone Status | Milestone Completion Date |
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A. Conduct study |
11/30/2011 |
Completed | 11/30/2011 |
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B. Public comment period on study closed |
1/13/2012 |
Delayed | |
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C. Report draft completed |
2/10/2012 |
Delayed | |
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D. FSMA Teams review |
2/24/2012 |
Delayed | |
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E. Foods Program review |
3/19/2012 |
Delayed | |
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F. USDA & CDC review |
4/13/2012 |
Delayed | |
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G. FDA sign off |
5/18/2012 |
Delayed | |
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H. HHS sign off |
6/15/2012 |
Delayed | |
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I. Completion |
6/29/2012 |
Delayed | |
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J. Due to Congress |
7/2/2012 |
Delayed |
Key Projects Legend
| Milestone Status | Definition |
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| Not Yet Started | Work for specific milestone has not yet been started. |
| Completed | Milestone and/or overall project is completed. |
| On Track | Milestone - On track for completion by milestone deadline. Quarter status - Project is on track for completion based on overall milestone status. |
| On Hold | Milestone - On hold, but deadline for completion has not passed. Quarter status - Project is on hold, based on overall milestone status. |
| Delayed | Milestone - Delayed as it has not been completed and deadline has passed. Quarter status - Project is delayed based on overall milestone status. |
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