Action:
Amendment to lower permissible somatic cell and bacteria counts
Action 5114
General Information
| Action Summary |
The proposed amendments will lower the allowable counts of bacteria per milliliter and somatic cells per milliliter for milk to qualify as grade A. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
Va. Code ยง 3.2-5206
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| RIS Project |
Yes [005559] |
| Associated Petitions for Rulemaking |
Petition to amend certain requirements in 2 VAC 5-490 regarding somatic cell count and bacteria count
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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8372
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Proposed
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/30/2018. |
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8618
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/27/2019. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Pamela Miles
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Program Manager, Office of Dairy and Foods
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Address:
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P. O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
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Email Address:
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Pamela.Miles@vdacs.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)786-8899
FAX: (804)371-7792
TDD: (800)828-1120
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
