NOTICE OF PUBLIC RULEMAKING HEARING

FOR AMENDMENTS TO

“Rules Pertaining to the Administration and Enforcement of the Custom Processing of Meat Animals Act”

8 CCR 1202-13

Notice is hereby given pursuant to § 24-4-103 C.R.S. that the Department of Agriculture will hold a public rulemaking hearing:

DATE:		October 19, 2016
TIME:		9:00 a.m. 
LOCATION:	Colorado Department of Agriculture
		Big Thompson Conference Room
		305 Interlocken Parkway
Broomfield, Colorado 80021
The purpose of this rulemaking is to add labeling and recordkeeping requirements for poultry processors; strike the word “custom” where applicable; add a definition for “livestock”; and update the numbering system for consistency with other Department Rules. 

The statutory authority for these rules is §§ 35-33-104(1), 201(11), and 202, C.R.S.  

Any interested party may file written comment with the Commissioner’s office prior to the hearing, or present at the aforementioned hearing written data, views or arguments.  A copy of the proposed rule is available on the Department of Agriculture’s website at www.colorado.gov/ag or may be obtained by calling 303-869-9004.  The proposed rule shall be available for public inspection at the Colorado Department of Agriculture at 305 Interlocken Parkway, Broomfield, Colorado during regular business hours.