A public hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26, to discuss proposed changes to the regulations governing meat and poultry inspection. The hearing will take place in person at the Kansas Department of Agriculture, 1320 Research Park Dr., Manhattan, and via video conference.

The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) is proposing amendments to two regulations and the revocation of one regulation under the Kansas Meat and Poultry Inspection Act. These changes aim to align the state’s regulations with federal codes, ensuring consistency with the federal inspection program.

The proposed changes and a detailed notice of the public hearing can be found on the KDA website. Those wishing to participate by video conference must pre-register to receive a link, which can be found in the notice of public hearing. Written comments can be submitted on the KDA’s public comment page, by email to Ronda.Hutton@ks.gov, or by mail to the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Attn: Ronda Hutton, 1320 Research Park Dr., Manhattan, KS 66502.

Requests for accommodations for disabilities should be made at least two working days before the hearing.