Overtime and Holiday Inspection Fee Reductions for Small and Very Small Establishments
This notice provides instructions to small and very small establishments for applying for reduced overtime and holiday inspection fees. It also describes FSIS' procedures for implementing the reduced fees. FSIS is using $20 million in de-obligated funds to temporarily reduce overtime and holiday inspection fees for small and very small official meat, poultry, and egg products establishments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. Eligible small establishments that apply will receive a 30 percent reduction and eligible very small establishments that apply will receive a 75 percent reduction. Establishments must submit the FSIS Form 5200-16, Overtime/Holiday Rate Reduction Form for FSIS to determine eligibility.
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This notice provides instructions to small and very small establishments for applying for reduced overtime and holiday inspection fees. It also describes FSIS' procedures for implementing the reduced fees. FSIS is using $20 million in de-obligated funds to temporarily reduce overtime and holiday inspection fees for small and very small official meat, poultry, and egg products establishments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. Eligible small establishments that apply will receive a 30 percent reduction and eligible very small establishments that apply will receive a 75 percent reduction. Establishments must submit the FSIS Form 5200-16, Overtime/Holiday Rate Reduction Form for FSIS to determine eligibility.
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Published
March 30, 2026
Comment deadline
March 30, 2026