Why was there a separate notice in the Federal Register for the proposed rule on Stakeholder Input Requirements?
A Section 102(c)(2) of AREERA requires USDA to promulgate regulations on stakeholder input requirements. In addition, a separate notice for this proposed rule was necessary, as the requirements for stakeholder input apply not only to the formula grants covered by this 5-Year Plan of Work, but also to the formula grants for forestry research under the McIntire-Stennis Act and for animal health and disease research under section 1433 of NARETPA. Hence, the stakeholder requirements will apply to recipients that are not land-grant institutions and to formula funded activities that may not be addressed in the 5-Year Plan of Work.
Section 102(c)(2) of AREERA requires USDA to promulgate regulations on stakeholder input requirements. In addition, a separate notice for this proposed rule was necessary, as the requirements for stakeholder input apply not only to the formula grants covered by this 5-Year Plan of Work, but also to the formula grants for forestry research under the McIntire-Stennis Act and for animal health and disease research under section 1433 of NARETPA. Hence, the stakeholder requirements will apply to recipients that are not land-grant institutions and to formula funded activities that may not be addressed in the 5-Year Plan of Work.
