Proposed Rule Agriculture DepartmentFood Safety and Inspection Service February 19, 2026

Maximum Line Speed Rates for Young Chicken and Turkey Establishments Operating Under the New Poultry Inspection System

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);...

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Document type: Proposed Rule. Agency: Agriculture Department, Food Safety and Inspection Service. Published: 2026-02-19.

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