Proposed Rule: Modification of the Vegetable Protein Products Requirements for the NSLP, SBP, SFSP and CCFP

The proposed rule entitled Modification of the ‘‘Vegetable Protein Products’’ Requirements for the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program was published in the Federal Register (64 FR 38839– 38844) on July 20, 1999.

Public comments were requested to be postmarked on or before Sept. 20, 1999. This action extends the public comment period to Nov. 19, 1999. This extension gives the public additional time to analyze the provisions of the proposed rulemaking and to develop substantive comments which will assist the Department in modifying the requirements regarding "Vegetable Protein Requirements."