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Smithsonian Books Publishes an Early History of the U.S. Postal System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release:
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Smithsonian Books Publishes an Early History of the US Postal System
October 23, 2026
This fall, Smithsonian Books released Routes to a Nation: The Post Office in the Colonies and Early United States, which features 130 new high-quality photographs of letters, seals, newspapers and other artifacts from the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum, including many rarely seen objects.
The book explores the complex history of the American post office's formative era, including the controversy and resistance
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release:
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Smithsonian Books Publishes an Early History of the US Postal System
October 23, 2026
This fall, Smithsonian Books released Routes to a Nation: The Post Office in the Colonies and Early United States, which features 130 new high-quality photographs of letters, seals, newspapers and other artifacts from the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum, including many rarely seen objects.
The book explores the complex history of the American post office's formative era, including the controversy and resistanceit faced in its early years, as well as the role it played in nation-building.
Essays from curators examine mail and material culture, the English post office in early America, stamp taxes and the post in Britain and America, Benjamin Franklin's role as postmaster general, the development of post office routes and administration, letter writers and more. Featured artifacts from the museum's collections include an invoice paid by George Washington, a letter to John Hancock postmarked July 4, 1776, a military express receipt for the Wyandot Indian carrier Kamandatah and a proposal written by a revolutionary that envisioned a new postal system to undercut British authority.
Routes to a Nation analyzes these artifacts for their language, materiality and other details to offer firsthand accounts of 18th- and early 19th-century life.
This volume traces the development of the post from colonial transatlantic communication to the early years of the republic, spanning colonist resistance, debates over taxation, two wars, economic expansion, diplomatic crises and other hot-button political issues. Routes to a Nation pays tribute to the origin of a postal system that would become integral to everyday life and reveals how it transformed the nation's founding era.
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About the Authors
The Smithsonian's National Postal Museum is located in the historic City Post Office Building, which was constructed in 1914 and served as the Washington, D.C., post office from 1914 through 1986. It showcases the largest and most comprehensive collection of stamps and philatelic material in the world. Daniel A. Piazza is the chief curator of philately. Lynn Heidelbaugh is a curator specializing in the history of postal service in the U.S. Alison R. Bazylinski is a curator specializing in U.S. cultural history and material culture.
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About the Book
Title: Routes to a Nation: The Post Office in the Colonies and Early United States
On-Sale Date: 10/6/26
Price: $45.00 US / $60.00 CAN
Pages: 216
ISBN: 9781588348241
Available wherever books are sold.
Smithsonian Books
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Original text here: https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/smithsonian-books-publishes-early-history-us-postal-system
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: 'Evaluation of PNNL Experimental Apparatus for Iodine Speciation Studies Using 14 MeV Neutrons'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following report on Oct. 16, 2026, entitled "Evaluation of PNNL Experimental Apparatus for Iodine Speciation Studies Using 14 MeV Neutrons."
Here are excerpts:
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Abstract
In support of the National Nuclear Security Administration's Office of Conversion, experiments were conducted to determine the chemical form of iodine generated during production of molybdenum-99 using an aqueous homogeneous subcritical system.
Comparisons between the neutrons used in the experimental apparatus
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following report on Oct. 16, 2026, entitled "Evaluation of PNNL Experimental Apparatus for Iodine Speciation Studies Using 14 MeV Neutrons."
Here are excerpts:
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Abstract
In support of the National Nuclear Security Administration's Office of Conversion, experiments were conducted to determine the chemical form of iodine generated during production of molybdenum-99 using an aqueous homogeneous subcritical system.
Comparisons between the neutrons used in the experimental apparatusand the production system allow for a higher-fidelity interpretation of experimental results and are accomplished by a series of evaluations described in this report.
These evaluations of the PNNL experimental system can be applied to other types of aqueous homogeneous subcritical systems for use in interpreting results from experiments using a target material consisting of uranyl sulfate.
Neutron current efficiencies, fission events, and deposited energy were evaluated per source neutron to allow for comparisons to other systems. The deposited energy will contribute to radiolysis of the target material, but the impact from neutron scattering and moderation is not adequately understood.
The evaluations described in this report can be made compatible with other systems by modifying the target material composition providing flexibility in assessing multiple scenarios.
Citation
Bowen J.M., C.C. Cowles, E.R. Siciliano, T.A. Ikenberry, B.M. Lawler, R.S. Wittman, and K.A. Wagner. 2021.
Evaluation of PNNL Experimental Apparatus for Iodine Speciation Studies Using 14 MeV Neutrons.
Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
PNNL-32031.
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View report at: https://www.pnnl.gov/publications/evaluation-pnnl-experimental-apparatus-iodine-speciation-studies-using-14-mev-neutrons
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: 'Development of a Rn-220 Emanation-based Generator for High-purity Pb-212 Production'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following report on Oct. 17, 2026, entitled "Development of a Rn-220 emanation-based generator for high-purity Pb-212 production."
Here are excerpts:
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Abstract
This report summarizes the development and demonstration of thorium-228/radium-224/radon-220 (228Th/224Ra/220Rn) and radium-224/radon-220 (224Ra/220Rn) emanation-based generator for producing high-purity 212Pb in a form suitable for targeted alpha therapy applications. The project was motivated by limitations of conventional
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following report on Oct. 17, 2026, entitled "Development of a Rn-220 emanation-based generator for high-purity Pb-212 production."
Here are excerpts:
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Abstract
This report summarizes the development and demonstration of thorium-228/radium-224/radon-220 (228Th/224Ra/220Rn) and radium-224/radon-220 (224Ra/220Rn) emanation-based generator for producing high-purity 212Pb in a form suitable for targeted alpha therapy applications. The project was motivated by limitations of conventionalwet-column 224Ra/212Pb generators, including the possibility of 224Ra breakthrough and the need for post-elution chemical processing prior to biomolecule labeling. In contrast, the approach described here uses gas-phase transport of 220Rn away from a 228Th or 224Ra-bearing source, followed by spatially separated decay to 212Pb and aqueous recovery of the product into a radiolabeling-compatible buffer solution.
The work addressed the five original Specific Objectives, while accounting for the later revised scope in which no tasks were eliminated, but several activities were reduced in scale. The team identified practical 220Rn emanation source configurations based on a suite of commercially available resins and specific carrier gas conditions. The project also evaluated multiple Rn collection strategies, including organic solvent capture, cryogenic deposition, organic nanocage media (CC3), and closed-loop decay chamber concepts.
These studies established the basis for a simplified generator approach in which 220Rn is transported from the source and 212Pb is subsequently recovered from the collection region in small aqueous volumes. A major outcome of the report is the demonstration that the generator can produce 212Pb with high yields, purity, and chelation performance. The decay chamber concept enabled recovery of most chamber-deposited 212Pb into ammonium acetate or sodium acetate buffers. Generator testing used both 228Th and 224Ra emanation sources; the highest-activity generator testing reached approximately 18.7 mCi, exceeding the revised 10-15 mCi activity target.
In these evaluations, 212Pb recovery into sodium and ammonium acetate was typically near 90% of the decay chamber activity, with overall product yields (considering 220Rn emanation fraction and 212Pb collection fraction) reaching approximately 82% under the best conditions. Product purity was likewise strong: decay-based measurements showed no detectable 228Th or 224Ra contamination in selected high-activity product fractions, with calculated 212Pb product decontamination factors greater than 108. Results also demonstrate that the recovered 212Pb product is chemically useful, not merely radionuclidically pure.
When 212Pb was collected directly into ammonium acetate containing the TCMC (DOTAM) chelator, essentially quantitative complexation was observed, with 99.8-100.0% bound and 99.3-99.7% bound when assessed by an instant thin layer chromatography (iTLC) and aminopropyl (NH2) cartridge method, respectively. These results indicate that the product matrix did not contain a bindable-metal inventory sufficient to inhibit TCMC labeling under the evaluated conditions.
We also demonstrated that radiolabeling onto TCMC chelator can happen concurrently with 212Pb stripping with acetate salt solutions - thereby reducing 212Pb collection and labeling to a single step. Overall, the report shows that the revised project objectives were met: the team developed an automated, high-yield 228Th/212Pb and 224Ra/212Pb generator concept capable of producing high-purity, label-ready 212Pb while substantially reducing the risk of parent-isotope breakthrough and opportunities for metals contamination.
Finally, the project trained future radiochemists by embedding students and Research Associates directly into the full development cycle of the generator system. Participants gained hands-on experience in alpha-emitting radionuclide handling, source preparation, gas-phase 220Rn transport, generator assembly, automated fluidic operation, radiometric counting, decay correction, yield calculations, radionuclidic purity assessment, contamination control, and radiol
Citation
O'Hara M.J., B. Scheibe, L.P. Boron-Brenner, B.T. Skanes, K. Krishnan, and P. Thallapally. 2026.
Development of a Rn-220 emanation-based generator for high-purity Pb-212 production: Final Report.
Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
PNNL-39792.
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View report at: https://www.pnnl.gov/publications/development-rn-220-emanation-based-generator-high-purity-pb-212-production-final
Justice Department Defends Army Corps' Thorough Review for CWA Permit, Paving the Way for Much Needed Housing Development in Charleston, South Carolina
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Justice Department Defends Army Corps' Thorough Review for CWA Permit, Paving the Way for Much Needed Housing Development in Charleston, South Carolina
October 23, 2026
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit today affirmed the issuance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) of a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit for the Cainhoy Plantation development in Charleston, South Carolina. The published decision paves the way for a major, long term housing initiative designed to meet the needs
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Justice Department Defends Army Corps' Thorough Review for CWA Permit, Paving the Way for Much Needed Housing Development in Charleston, South Carolina
October 23, 2026
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit today affirmed the issuance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) of a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit for the Cainhoy Plantation development in Charleston, South Carolina. The published decision paves the way for a major, long term housing initiative designed to meet the needsof one of the country's fastest growing metropolitan areas.
"Charleston's rapid growth has created a real need for responsibly planned housing," said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of ENRD. "This ruling confirms that the Corps followed the law, thoroughly evaluated alternatives, and approved a plan that supplies homes and community infrastructure while protecting the region's most valuable wetlands."
The Corps' permit authorizes carefully planned residential and mixed use development on portions of a 9,076 acre property -- an area the City of Charleston has long identified as essential to meeting regional growth and housing demand. The project will provide new housing, schools, medical facilities, and community services, all while permanently conserving thousands of acres of land.
In affirming the permit, the court recognized that the Corps conducted a thorough, data driven review of numerous alternatives before concluding that none offered a practicable path to delivering needed housing with fewer environmental impacts. The court emphasized that the Corps worked with the developers to reduce projected wetlands impacts by nearly 90%, from 1,820 acres to just 181.5 acres, after years of analysis and refinement.
Attorneys from ENRD's Environmental Defense, Natural Resources, Wildlife and Marine Resources, and Appellate Sections handled the litigation.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-defends-army-corps-thorough-review-cwa-permit-paving-way-much-needed
HUD Announces Voluntary Compliance Agreement With Multnomah County, Oregon
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release:
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HUD Announces Voluntary Compliance Agreement with Multnomah County, Oregon
Ensures Residents Have Equal Access to Housing Services
October 23, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, HUD announced that Multnomah County, Oregon, and the Multnomah County Homeless Services Department have agreed to stop dispensing assistance to the county's homeless population based on race, color, and national origin in violation of the Fair Housing Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
In May,
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release:
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HUD Announces Voluntary Compliance Agreement with Multnomah County, Oregon
Ensures Residents Have Equal Access to Housing Services
October 23, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, HUD announced that Multnomah County, Oregon, and the Multnomah County Homeless Services Department have agreed to stop dispensing assistance to the county's homeless population based on race, color, and national origin in violation of the Fair Housing Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
In May,HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) launched an investigation into Multnomah County for prioritizing its residents for homelessness services using a DEI points system that picked winners and losers based on unlawful considerations. In record time, HUD, along with its federal partners, investigated and resolved the matter.
With this Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA), the county is required to remove intake questions and scoring rubrics that prioritize applicants for housing assistance based on race, color, and national origin; to rescore applicants who may have been excluded based on their race or American national origin; and to ensure relevant employees and service providers receive fair housing training. HUD will continue to monitor the county for compliance.
"HUD is ensuring that local governments use federal dollars to serve vulnerable citizens based on need, not new forms of unlawful DEI discrimination," said Secretary Turner. "This agreement shows that no recipient of HUD funds is above the law."
"Discrimination does not become lawful because it is smuggled into a scoring system, screening tool, or bureaucratic workaround," said Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Craig Trainor. "I commend Multnomah County for dispensing with political theater and meeting its obligations under federal civil rights laws. We urge all recipients of federal funds to follow its lead."
The county's "Multnomah Services and Screening Tool" created a "Priority Housing Pool" for housing resources and awarded points to applicants for "interest in culturally specific services" and speaking "English as a second language," which appeared to be proxies for race and national origin.
The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to discriminate in the sale or rental of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Title VI prohibits racial and national origin discrimination in "any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." FHEO enforces the Fair Housing Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Violence Against Women Act, among other civil rights laws.
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Original text here: https://www.hud.gov/news/hud-no-26-088
Department of Commerce: Trump Administration Releases America First Seafood Strategy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Releases America First Seafood Strategy
Key actions will strengthen U.S. fisheries, processing capacity, and coastal economies.
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Today, President Trump announced the America First Seafood Strategy, a key directive under the President's Executive Order Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness. The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plays a key role in the Strategy, which details a coordinated federal plan to expand domestic seafood
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Releases America First Seafood Strategy
Key actions will strengthen U.S. fisheries, processing capacity, and coastal economies.
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Today, President Trump announced the America First Seafood Strategy, a key directive under the President's Executive Order Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness. The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plays a key role in the Strategy, which details a coordinated federal plan to expand domestic seafoodproduction, modernize infrastructure, improve market access for American harvesters and processors, and ensure fair competition in U.S. and international markets.
"The species managed in U.S. waters are American icons - from Maine lobster to Gulf shrimp, from Alaskan salmon to Florida stone crab, American seafood is a rich part of U.S. history and our vibrant coastal economy," said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. "The America First Seafood Strategy ensures that the future of seafood in the United States will be built by American fishermen, American workers, and American industry--not by foreign imports."
NOAA manages some of the world's most productive and scientifically assessed fishery resources. American commercial fishermen operate under rigorous conservation and management standards. The Strategy builds on that foundation by aligning federal policy, science, and existing authorities to increase sustainable harvest opportunities, reduce unnecessary regulatory costs, rebuild domestic processing and shoreside capacity, and give American seafood a stronger competitive position at home and abroad.
Key elements of the Strategy include:
Expanding Domestic Production and Market Opportunities
NOAA is working with the Regional Fishery Management Councils and industry to ensure catch limits reflect the best scientific information available, restore access to productive fishing grounds where supported by data, and reduce compliance costs that do not advance conservation and management objectives. A voluntary "U.S.-Caught Seafood" designation, developed in coordination with the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), will give consumers a clear way to identify seafood caught in the United States (including the U.S. EEZ) or caught by U.S.-flagged vessels outside of the U.S. EEZ under the authority of U.S. laws. Federal agencies will also expand opportunities for American seafood in government procurement and launch a nationwide "Eat American Seafood" campaign highlighting jobs, coastal economies, food security, and nutrition benefits.
Rebuilding Infrastructure, Processing Capacity, and the Fishing Fleet
Federal agencies will streamline permitting and reduce barriers to private investment in cold storage, wet storage, working waterfronts, docks, shipyards, and processing facilities. Existing USDA, Small Business Administration, and NOAA financing tools will be leveraged to support modernization of processing plants, vessel replacement, and equipment upgrades. NOAA will review the Fisheries Finance Program and Capital Construction Fund to remove obstacles that discourage fishermen from reinvesting in safer, more efficient, American-built vessels. Success will be measured by increases in domestic production and processing, private capital deployed, American jobs supported, and reduced reliance on foreign supply chains.
Strengthening Fair Trade, Import Compliance, and Enforcement Against Illegal Fishing
NOAA will continue to implement and improve the Seafood Import Monitoring Program and related authorities, using advanced tools to target high-risk imports. The Strategy reinforces interagency efforts to combat seafood fraud, mislabeling, and illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing, while supporting reciprocal market access for U.S. exports through coordination with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and other agencies.
Regulatory Reform and Industry Partnership
Building on input already received under the Seafood Competitiveness Executive Order, NOAA is advancing targeted regulatory reforms in partnership with the Regional Fishery Management Councils. The agency will also work with permitting partners to establish clearer standards and guidance for marine aquaculture in federal waters, providing greater predictability for responsible expansion of domestic aquaculture that complements wild-capture fisheries.
Supporting Public Health Through Seafood
Federal health and nutrition agencies will align guidance and education with current science on the benefits of seafood consumption. NOAA will contribute accurate fisheries and aquaculture information to coordinated public messaging.
NOAA's role centers on providing the scientific foundation, fisheries management expertise, and verification support necessary to implement these priorities while maintaining sustainable management of U.S. marine resources. The Strategy relies on existing statutory authorities and programs rather than new spending initiatives. It focuses federal effort on removing barriers, improving coordination, and delivering measurable results for American fishermen, processors, and coastal communities.
By prioritizing domestic production, infrastructure, fair competition, and science-based management, the America First Seafood Strategy positions the United States to strengthen its seafood industrial base, support coastal prosperity, and enhance national food security.
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Original text here: https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2026/10/trump-administration-releases-america-first-seafood-strategy
APHIS Announces Plans To Modernize Chronic Wasting Disease Control in Farmed Cervids, Seeks Comment on Revised Herd Certification Program Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news:
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APHIS Announces Plans To Modernize Chronic Wasting Disease Control in Farmed Cervids, Seeks Comment on Revised Herd Certification Program Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is advancing a modernized, science driven approach to chronic wasting disease (CWD) control in farmed cervids. This effort reflects extensive stakeholder feedback, recent scientific developments, and years of operational experience
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news:
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APHIS Announces Plans To Modernize Chronic Wasting Disease Control in Farmed Cervids, Seeks Comment on Revised Herd Certification Program Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is advancing a modernized, science driven approach to chronic wasting disease (CWD) control in farmed cervids. This effort reflects extensive stakeholder feedback, recent scientific developments, and years of operational experienceacross States and Tribal partners. Our goal is a clearer, more effective, producer focused program that strengthens biosecurity, reduces disease risk, and enhances long term tools such as predictive genetics and improved diagnostics.
Modernizing CWD Control in Farmed Cervids
APHIS is taking a fresh, science driven look at how we manage CWD in farmed cervids to ensure the national program is easier to navigate and more responsive to producer needs. This modernization includes updates to the proposed Herd Certification Program (HCP) Standards that reduce regulatory burden, reinforce biosecurity, and incorporate lessons learned from years of research and field operations. Among these proposed updates are shorter trace out/trace back timelines, reduced quarantine periods, and clearer science based criteria for herd release. As a result, fewer trace herds will need to be quarantined, and some may be eligible to be released from quarantine earlier--helping more producers qualify for interstate movement.
A key part of this modernization is shifting away from whole herd depopulation as the default approach. Genetics based herd plans and targeted removal of positive animals now provide a more sustainable path for long term CWD management. As indemnity needs decrease over time, APHIS will reinvest savings into expanded research, including improved diagnostics and deeper studies on how genetics influence susceptibility.
Indemnity will continue for CWD positive and -exposed animals, especially those required for genetic evaluations or other research. These animals provide the invaluable samples needed to refine and develop diagnostic tools, strengthen predictive genetics, and better understand CWD transmission dynamics.
Additionally, APHIS is planning to develop a modern national recordkeeping system to help producers and States efficiently track herd inventories, submissions, and certification status.
Through these updates, the modernized program will reduce disease risk, enhance biosecurity, improve consistency across States, sustain indemnity support, and expand access to long term tools such as predictive genetics and advanced diagnostics.
Updated Herd Certification Program Standards
As part of this modernized approach, APHIS is releasing a revised version of the CWD Herd Certification Program (HCP) Standards for public review and comment. The HCP provides a consistent national approach for controlling CWD in farmed cervids and preventing interstate spread.
These revisions respond directly to operational and regulatory concerns raised by State partners and livestock industry stakeholders. The updated standards aim to improve clarity, strengthen herd health, reduce disease risk, streamline compliance, and further align the program with USDA's producer focused, science based regulatory direction.
In developing these revisions, APHIS gathered extensive stakeholder input during multiple public meetings and comment sessions, as required under the 2021 CWD Research and Management Act. State and industry partners identified challenges related to traceback and quarantine duration, regulatory clarity, outbreak response timelines, and inconsistent implementation among States. The proposed updates resolve many of these issues while preserving the rigor of the national program.
Key Proposed Changes to Standards
* Shorter trace and quarantine periods for white tailed and mule deer, while maintaining existing timelines for elk and other species based on incubation periods
* Updated indemnity prioritization to reduce transmission risk, support timely removal of high risk animals, and encourage producer participation
* Science based clarifications to address areas where requirements were previously ambiguous, improving national consistency in inspections, surveillance, and sample submission
* Predictive genetics guidance to help producers reduce herd susceptibility through selective breeding
* Greater consistency in national program administration and compliance
These revisions align the national CWD program with congressional direction, current science, producer needs, and practical realities at the State level. APHIS remains committed to balancing program integrity with clear, workable requirements in close partnership with State and Tribal governments.
The revised standards will be open for a 30 day public comment period starting on October 26, 2026. APHIS will review all feedback before finalizing and implementing the updated guidance. To view the documents or submit comments, go to www.regulations.gov and enter APHIS-2026-0563 in the search field.
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Original text here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/aphis-announces-plans-modernize-chronic-wasting-disease-control-farmed
