Notice of Resource Advisory Committee Meeting, 61428 [05-21190]

Download as PDF 61428 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 204 / Monday, October 24, 2005 / Notices Deputy Administrator intends to participate in the proceedings and will discuss or comment on APHIS’ position on any standard up for adoption or any proposals to develop new standards. The work plan for 2005 was established after the October 2004 Annual Meeting in Vancouver, Canada. The Deputy Administrator for PPQ participated in establishing this NAPPO work plan (see panel assignments below). Below is a summary of current panel assignments as they relate to the ongoing development of NAPPO standards. The United States (i.e., USDA/APHIS) intends to participate actively and fully in the work of each of these panels. The U.S. position on each topic will be guided and informed by the best scientific information available on each of these topics. For each of the following panels, the United States will consider its position on any draft standard after it reviews a prepared draft. Information regarding the following NAPPO panel topics, assignments, activities, and updates on meeting times and locations may be obtained from the NAPPO homepage at https://www.nappo.org or by contacting Mr. Narcy Klag (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT above). 1. Accreditation Panel The panel will develop an audit protocol for reviewing compliance with the NAPPO laboratory accreditation standard (RSPM No. 9). They will then use this protocol to audit the programs in the three NAPPO countries starting with the United States. They will review and update the current NAPPO laboratory accreditation standard (RSPM No. 9). 2. Biological Control Panel This panel will complete the Taxonomic Resources Position Paper, develop guidelines for the movement of commercial shipments of arthropod biological control agents among NAPPO member countries, and exchange information on biological control programs in the NAPPO countries. 3. Biotechnology Panel This panel will continue to develop a NAPPO standard for the review of products of biotechnology that focuses on the assessment of the potential to present a plant pest risk. The final module, importation for uses other than propagation, will be developed. 4. Citrus Panel The panel will update the pest lists in the Citrus Standard, based on new pest information. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:19 Oct 21, 2005 Jkt 208001 5. Electronic Phytosanitary Certification Panel This panel will develop guidelines for the electronic transmission of phytosanitary certificates. 6. Forestry Panel This panel will coordinate the implementation of ISPM 15 by NAPPO member countries. 7. Fruit Panel The panel will coordinate with other appropriate panels to start the development of a standard for the use of genetically modified fruit flies in North America. 8. Grapevine Panel The panel will provide direction and support to the Technical Advisory Group to include insects and nematodes in the NAPPO standard for grapevines (RSPM No. 15). They will participate in the development of the NAPPO standard on plants for planting. 9. Potato Panel The panel will develop an appendix to RSPM No. 3 on nematode identification and update appendix 5 based on the latest molecular information for potato virus YN (PVYn). 10. Propagative Material Panel The panel will complete the standard on plants for planting. 11. Standards Panel The panel will continue to provide updates on standards for the NAPPO newsletter, coordinate the review of new and amended NAPPO standards and ensure that comments received during the country consultation phase are incorporated as appropriate, organize conference calls and prepare NAPPO discussion documents for possible use at the IPPC, and promote implementation of recently adopted standards. The PPQ Deputy Administrator, as the official U.S. delegate to NAPPO, intends to participate in the adoption of these regional plant health standards, including the work described above, once they are completed and ready for such consideration. The information in this notice includes all the information available to us on NAPPO standards currently under development or consideration. For updates on meeting times and for information on the working panels that may become available following publication of this notice, check the NAPPO Web site on the Internet at https://www.nappo.org or contact Mr. Narcy Klag (see FOR FURTHER PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 INFORMATION CONTACT above). Information on official U.S. participation in NAPPO activities, including U.S. positions on standards being considered, may also be obtained from Mr. Klag. Those wishing to provide comments on any of the topics being addressed by any of the NAPPO panels may do so at any time by responding to this notice (see ADDRESSES above) or by transmitting comments through Mr. Klag. Done in Washington, DC, this 18th day of October 2005. Elizabeth E. Gaston, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E5–5853 Filed 10–21–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of Resource Advisory Committee Meeting North Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee, Kamiah, Idaho, USDA, Forest Service. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106– 393) the Nez Perce and Clearwater National Forests’ North Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, November 15, 2005, in Orofino, Idaho for a business meeting. The meeting is open to the public. The business meeting on November 15, will be at the Clearwater National Forest Supervisors Office, 12730 Highway 12, Orofino, Idaho, beginning at 10 a.m. (P.S.T.). Agenda topics will include discussion of potential projects. A public forum will begin at 2:30 p.m. (P.S.T.). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ihor Mereszczak, Staff Officer and Designated Federal Officer, at (208) 935–2513. Dated: October 18, 2005. Ihor Mereszczak, Acting Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 05–21190 Filed 10–21–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M E:\FR\FM\24OCN1.SGM 24OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 204 (Monday, October 24, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 61428]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-21190]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of Resource Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: North Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee, Kamiah, Idaho, 
USDA, Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (Pub. L. 92-463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community 
Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-393) the Nez Perce and 
Clearwater National Forests' North Central Idaho Resource Advisory 
Committee will meet Tuesday, November 15, 2005, in Orofino, Idaho for a 
business meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The business meeting on November 15, will be 
at the Clearwater National Forest Supervisors Office, 12730 Highway 12, 
Orofino, Idaho, beginning at 10 a.m. (P.S.T.). Agenda topics will 
include discussion of potential projects. A public forum will begin at 
2:30 p.m. (P.S.T.).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ihor Mereszczak, Staff Officer and 
Designated Federal Officer, at (208) 935-2513.

    Dated: October 18, 2005.
Ihor Mereszczak,
Acting Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 05-21190 Filed 10-21-05; 8:45 am]
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