Federal Register Notice: National Organic Program Sunset Review, (2012) (PDF)

The USDA National Organic Program will be conducting Access to Pasture Training on April 7, 2010, at the Crowne Plaza Denver International Airport Convention Center, 15500 East 40th Avenue, Denver, Colorado.

AMS Press Release: USDA Issues Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Sunset 2012

AMS Press Release: USDA Seeks Nominations for National Organic Standards Board

Federal Register Notice: Notice of Nominations for Members of the National Organic Standards Board (PDF)

The Office of the Inspector General audit of the National Organic Program is available for view. AMS Administrator Rayne Pegg said in a statement, “The NOP has streamlined internal programs and procedures; enhanced oversight and enforcement in the marketplace by increasing staff; and established a complaint database. The Inspector General’s report underscores the necessity for the reforms we have enacted and those currently underway. To address the inadequate funding for oversight and enforcement, $3.1 million has been proposed in the NOP budget for 2011.” To view her full statement click here.

To read OIG’s audit report, visit the NOP Reading Room and select “Publications” in the drop down menu or visit OIG website.

Monthly reports highlighting NOP meeting participation, regulatory activities, and staffing updates can now be found at NOP: Who We Are. Check back at the beginning of each month for the latest posting.