If a facility does not notify FSIS of desire to switch by the specified dates, it was assumed they are choosing to remain on the traditional inspection and will be evaluated as such.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. They will be closed
• D. They can switch at any time without penalty

Answer: (B)

Sticking with the default pathway when there is an opt-in deadline.

FSIS sets a deadline for facilities to notify if they want to switch from traditional inspection to the newer inspection approach. If a facility does not provide that notification by the specified date, the assumption is that it will remain on the traditional inspection and will be evaluated under that system. This is a default, opt-out type rule designed to avoid ambiguity about which system applies.

So the statement is true because non-notification by the deadline automatically keeps the facility in the traditional inspection track. It is not implying closure, and it does not allow switching freely at any time without penalty; there is a defined deadline and consequences for missing it.