This Federal Register notice announces the availability of FSIS's updated guideline for controlling retained water in raw meat and poultry, and responds to public comments received on the April 2024 version. FSIS corrects arithmetic errors that caused establishments to underreport retained water percentages under 9 CFR 441.10, clarifies which processing steps are subject to retained water labeling requirements, and extends compliance deadlines. Establishments must submit revised Retained Water Protocols by March 3, 2025, with label changes due by January 1, 2026. This is a food safety regulatory guidance document, not a NEPA environmental review.12