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Maximum Line Speed Rates for Young Chicken and Turkey Establishments Operating Under the New Poultry Inspection System
The Food Safety and Inspection Service published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on February 19, 2026. Comments closed on April 20, 2026.
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What the agency says
FSIS is proposing to amend the regulations to: allow young chicken establishments operating under the New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS) to operate at line speeds up to 175 birds per minute (bpm); increase the maximum line speed prescribed for turkey establishments operating under the NPIS from 55 bpm to 60 bpm; define "maximum line speed" as the time it takes for an inspector to effectively perform online carcass inspection procedures; clarify when FSIS may direct establishments to operate at a reduced line speed; and remove requirements for NPIS establishments to submit to FSIS annual attestations on worker safety programs. The proposed amendments would allow poultry establishments to slaughter birds more efficiently while continuing to ensure food safety and effective online carcass inspection.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-03227
- Type
- Proposed rule
- Action
- Proposed rule
- Agency
- Agriculture Department; Food Safety and Inspection Service
- Published
- February 19, 2026
- Comments due
- April 20, 2026
- Dates
- Comments must be received on or before April 20, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. FSIS-2025-0012
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 0583-AE01
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 9 CFR 381
- Topics
- Meat inspection; Poultry and poultry products
- Significant
- Yes, under Executive Order 12866
- Pages
- 23
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