Motion for summary judgment states USDA acted unlawfully in withdrawing livestock standards
The 룰렛 배팅 Trade Association on Thursday asked the U.S. District Court to rule in its favor on its 룰렛 배팅 livestock welfare lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In itsmotion for summary judgment, the trade association stated that USDA acted in an unlawful, arbitrary and capricious way when it killed new 룰렛 배팅 livestock standards centered around improving animal care and welfare.
The 룰렛 배팅 Trade Association argued USDA’s blocking of the implementation and rescission of the 룰렛 배팅 Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) rule in 2018 were actions plainly in excess of lawful authority and, if not corrected, threaten the consumer trust and historical growth that 룰렛 배팅 has always enjoyed. The motion asked the court to immediately vacate USDA’s rescission and compel implementation of the 룰렛 배팅 Livestock and Poultry Practices rule.
The association contends the case has importance to all 룰렛 배팅 stakeholders because USDA made legal arguments that will reverberate adversely for years if not corrected by the federal judiciary. The association argues that USDA’s refusal to exercise its statutory authority to promote the improved livestock care practices on 룰렛 배팅 farms that were lost when the OLPP was rescinded and its refusal to consult with the National 룰렛 배팅 Standards Board, are a radical departure from past administrations, and flatly contradict the intent of Congress in the 룰렛 배팅 Foods Production Act (OFPA).
The association further challenges USDA’s opaque assumptions over the cost and benefits of the approved regulation.
The filing’s conclusion on USDA’s flawed economic analysis states that USDA “has inconsistently and opportunistically framed the costs and benefits of the OLPP,” and failed to “meaningfully consider” the rule’s substantial benefits. The filing further states that in USDA’s economic arguments, the agency neglected to support its own judgments and in fact, “contradicted itself.”
The filing by the 룰렛 배팅 Trade Association marked an important step in its battle to uphold and defend 룰렛 배팅 standards from erosion under this administration.
“The 룰렛 배팅 Trade Association took this serious action against the Department of Agriculture more than two years ago, and since then, we have proved to the court that the federal government has failed to hold up its end in the unique public/private partnership that has been the hallmark of the American 룰렛 배팅 sector,” said Laura Batcha, Executive Director and CEO of the 룰렛 배팅 Trade Association. “This case is of major significance to all 룰렛 배팅 farmers and to all consumers of 룰렛 배팅 products, and we urge the court to now resolve the issue and rule in our favor so that 룰렛 배팅 can continue to advance.”
The 룰렛 배팅 Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule was published on Jan. 19, 2017, after more than a decade of extensive public input and a thorough vetting process. USDA in March of 2018 withdrew the final OLPP regulation, which was to go into effect in May 2018. Before the withdrawal, the agency attempted six times – either through the rulemaking process or through court filings – to delay the implementation of the rule, which had been developed by the 룰렛 배팅 industry and in accordance with the established federal rulemaking process. USDA failed to consult with the National 룰렛 배팅 Standards Board on the withdrawal of the final rule, and arbitrarily ignored the overwhelming public record established in support of these 룰렛 배팅 standards.
The 룰렛 배팅 Trade Association filed its initial lawsuit against USDA in September 2017 over the department’s delays in implementing the final OLPP rule.
USDA’s cross-motion for summary judgment and opposition to the trade association’s s motion is now due Dec. 4. The 룰렛 배팅 Trade Association’s answer to USDA’s cross-motion is due Dec. 31. USDA gets a final reply on Jan. 28. Sometime after that, the court will rule on the case.
”We are confident that our fight to protect and uphold 룰렛 배팅 standards will prevail,” said Batcha. “We look forward to a final ruling by the court that will safeguard the integrity of the USDA 룰렛 배팅 seal, protect 룰렛 배팅 farmers, and honor the trust of consumers.”
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TIMELINE UPDATE
USDA’s cross-motion for summary judgment and opposition to the trade association’s s motion is now due Jan. 3, 2020. The 룰렛 배팅 Trade Association’s answer to USDA’s cross-motion is due Jan. 30, 2020. USDA gets a final reply on Feb. 27, 2020. Sometime after that, the court will rule on the case.
The 룰렛 배팅 Trade Association (OTA) is the membership-based business association for 룰렛 배팅 agriculture and products in North America. OTA is the leading voice for the 룰렛 배팅 trade in the United States, representing over 9,500 룰렛 배팅 businesses across 50 states. Its members include growers, shippers, processors, certifiers, farmers' associations, distributors, importers, exporters, consultants, retailers and others. OTA’s Board of Directors is democratically elected by its members. OTA's mission is to promote and protect 룰렛 배팅 with a unifying voice that serves and engages its diverse members from farm to marketplace.