Multi-Agency Informational Meeting Concerning Compliance With the Federal Select Agent Program; Public Meeting, 17617-17618 [2011-7469]

Download as PDF 17617 Notices Federal Register Vol. 76, No. 61 Wednesday, March 30, 2011 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2008–0140] Changes to Treatments for Citrus Fruit From Australia Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of changes to phytosanitary treatments. AGENCY: We are advising the public that we are adding new approved phytosanitary treatment schedules to the Plant Protection and Quarantine Treatment Manual for certain species of citrus fruit imported from Australia into the United States. These new treatments will continue to prevent the introduction or interstate movement of quarantine pests in the United States. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Inder P.S. Gadh, Senior Risk Manager— Treatments, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737– 1231; (301) 7340627. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Background The phytosanitary treatments regulations contained in 7 CFR part 305 (referred to below as the regulations) set out general requirements for conducting treatments indicated in the Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Treatment Manual 1 for fruits, vegetables, and articles to prevent the introduction or dissemination of plant pests or noxious weeds into or through the United States. On October 19, 2009, we published in the Federal Register (74 FR 53424– 53430, Docket No. APHIS–2008–0140) a 1 The PPQ Treatment Manual can be viewed on the Internet at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/ import_export/plants/manuals/ports/ treatment.shtml. VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:59 Mar 29, 2011 Jkt 223001 proposal 2 to amend the regulations by adding new treatment schedules for sweet cherries and certain species of citrus fruit imported from Australia into the United States. We also proposed to establish an approved irradiation dose for Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) of 100 gray. Our analysis affirming the efficacy of all the proposed treatments was presented in a treatment evaluation document that was made available with the proposed rule. We solicited comments concerning our proposal for 60 days ending December 18, 2009, and received five comments by that date. They were from a State plant protection official, a research entomologist, a foreign national plant protection organization representative, and two students. One commenter simply pointed out a misspelling. The remaining commenters either raised issues about sweet cherries and Medfly specifically or commented generally on the treatments for both sweet cherries and citrus fruit. We considered those comments and, in a notice dated August 4, 2010 (75 FR 46901–46902, Docket No. APHIS 2008– 0140), informed the public of our conclusion that none raised any issues sufficient to warrant changes to the proposed treatments for sweet cherries and Medfly. Accordingly, we announced that we were amending the PPQ Treatment Manual to include the new treatment schedules for sweet cherries and the revised irradiation dose for Medfly. Also, as none of the comments raised issues sufficient to warrant changes to the proposed treatments for certain species of citrus fruit, we noted that we would update treatment schedules for citrus fruit at a later date and would announce those changes through a notice. Accordingly, in this current notice, we are announcing that we are amending the PPQ Treatment Manual to include the new treatment schedules for certain species of citrus fruit from Australia. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7701–7772 and 7781– 7786; 21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.3. 2 To view the proposed rule, the notice, the comments we received, and the treatment evaluation document, go to https:// www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/ main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS–2008–0140. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Done in Washington, DC, this 21st day of March 2011. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2011–7097 Filed 3–29–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2011–0017] Multi-Agency Informational Meeting Concerning Compliance With the Federal Select Agent Program; Public Meeting Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: This is to notify all interested parties, including individuals and entities possessing, using, or transferring federally listed biological agents and toxins, that a meeting will be held to provide specific regulatory guidance related to the Federal Select Agent Program established under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002. The meeting is being organized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of Justice’s Federal Bureau of Investigation. Issues to be discussed include entity registration, security risk assessments, biosafety requirements, and security measures. DATES: The meeting will be held on May 10, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Persons who wish to attend the meeting must register by April 12, 2011. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the USDA Agricultural Research Service, National Centers for Animal Health Disease Center, Building 20, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: APHIS: Ms. Sarah Kwiatkowski, Veterinary Program Assistant, APHIS Select Agent Program, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 2, Riverdale, MD 20737–1236; (301) 734–5960. CDC: Dr. Eduardo O’Neill, Training & Outreach Officer, Division of Select SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1 WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES 17618 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 61 / Wednesday, March 30, 2011 / Notices Agents and Toxins, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road MS A–46, Atlanta, GA 30333; (404) 718–2000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title II of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, ‘‘Enhancing Controls on Dangerous Biological Agents and Toxins’’ (sections 201 through 231), provides for the regulation of certain biological agents and toxins by the Department of Health and Human Services (subtitle A, sections 201–204) and the Department of Agriculture (subtitle B, sections 211–213), and provides for interagency coordination between the two Departments regarding overlap agents and toxins (subtitle C, section 221). For the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been designated as the agency with primary responsibility for implementing the provisions of the Act; the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is the agency fulfilling that role for the Department of Agriculture. CDC and APHIS list select agents and toxins in 42 CFR 73.3 and 73.4 and in 7 CFR 331.3 and 9 CFR 121.3 and 121.4, respectively. The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Service conducts security risk assessments of all individuals and nongovernmental entities that request to possess, use, or transfer select agents and toxins. The meeting announced here is an opportunity for the regulated community (i.e., registered entity responsible officials, alternate responsible officials, and entity owners) and other interested individuals to obtain specific regulatory guidance and information on standards concerning biosafety and biosecurity issues related to the Federal Select Agent Program. CDC, APHIS, and FBI representatives will be present at the meeting to address questions and concerns. Entity registration, security risk assessments, biosafety requirements, and security measures are among the issues that will be discussed. All attendees must register in advance of the meeting. To register all persons must complete a registration form online at https://www.selectagents.gov and submit it by April 12, 2011. Travel directions to the National Centers for Animal Health Disease Center and hotel information are available on the Internet at https:// www.selectagents.gov. In addition to the documents listed above, Governmentissued picture identification is required to gain access to the parking area and the building. VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:59 Mar 29, 2011 Jkt 223001 If you require special accommodations, such as a sign language interpreter, please call or write one of the individuals listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Done in Washington, DC, this 24th day of March 2011. Gregory L. Parham, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2011–7469 Filed 3–29–11; 8:45 am] Dated: March 24, 2011. William P. Lisowsky, Area Supervisor, Land Between The Lakes. [FR Doc. 2011–7424 Filed 3–29–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service BILLING CODE 3410–34–P South Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Resource Advisory Committee DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGENCY: ACTION: Forest Service Meeting of the Land Between The Lakes Advisory Board AGENCY: ACTION: Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. The Land Between The Lakes Advisory Board will hold a meeting on April 21, 2011. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App 2. The meeting agenda will focus on existing Environmental Education programs and improving engagement with regional school groups. The meeting is open to the public. Written comments are invited and should be sent to William P. Lisowsky, Area Supervisor, Land Between The Lakes, 100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, KY, 42211 and must be received by April 14, 2011 in order for copies to be provided to the members for this meeting. Board members will review written comments received, and at their request, oral clarification may be requested for a future meeting. SUMMARY: The meeting will be held Thursday, April 21, 2011 from 9 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. CST. DATES: The meeting will be held at the Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, 113 Administration Drive, Gilbertsville, KY 42044. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda L. Taylor, Advisory Board Liaison, Land Between The Lakes, 100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, KY 42211, 270–924–2002. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 800–877–8339. This service is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The meeting is open to the public. Board discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Board members. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. The South Mt. BakerSnoqualmie (MBS) Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in North Bend, Washington on May 11, 2011. The committee is meeting to review and rank 2012 Title II RAC proposals. SUMMARY: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. DATES: The meeting will be held at the Snoqualmie Ranger District office located at 902 SE North Bend Way, Washington, 98045–9545. ADDRESSES: Jim Franzel, District Ranger, Snoqualmie Ranger District, phone (425) 888–1421, e-mail jfranzel@fs.fed.us. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The meeting is open to the public. More information will be posted on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Web site at https://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/ projects/rac.shtml. Comments may be sent via e-mail to jfranzel@fs.fed.us or via facsimile to (425) 888–1910. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at the Snoqualmie Ranger District office at 902 SE North Bend Way, during regular office hours (Monday through Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: March 23, 2011. Y. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 61 (Wednesday, March 30, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17617-17618]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-7469]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2011-0017]


Multi-Agency Informational Meeting Concerning Compliance With the 
Federal Select Agent Program; Public Meeting

AGENCY:  Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This is to notify all interested parties, including 
individuals and entities possessing, using, or transferring federally 
listed biological agents and toxins, that a meeting will be held to 
provide specific regulatory guidance related to the Federal Select 
Agent Program established under the Public Health Security and 
Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002. The meeting is 
being organized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and 
Plant Health Inspection Service, the Department of Health and Human 
Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the 
Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation. Issues to be 
discussed include entity registration, security risk assessments, 
biosafety requirements, and security measures.

DATES: The meeting will be held on May 10, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Persons who wish to attend the meeting must register by April 12, 2011.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the USDA Agricultural Research 
Service, National Centers for Animal Health Disease Center, Building 
20, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: APHIS: Ms. Sarah Kwiatkowski, 
Veterinary Program Assistant, APHIS Select Agent Program, APHIS, 4700 
River Road Unit 2, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236; (301) 734-5960.
    CDC: Dr. Eduardo O'Neill, Training & Outreach Officer, Division of 
Select

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Agents and Toxins, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road MS A-46, Atlanta, GA 30333; 
(404) 718-2000.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title II of the Public Health Security and 
Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, ``Enhancing 
Controls on Dangerous Biological Agents and Toxins'' (sections 201 
through 231), provides for the regulation of certain biological agents 
and toxins by the Department of Health and Human Services (subtitle A, 
sections 201-204) and the Department of Agriculture (subtitle B, 
sections 211-213), and provides for interagency coordination between 
the two Departments regarding overlap agents and toxins (subtitle C, 
section 221). For the Department of Health and Human Services, the 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been designated as 
the agency with primary responsibility for implementing the provisions 
of the Act; the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is 
the agency fulfilling that role for the Department of Agriculture. CDC 
and APHIS list select agents and toxins in 42 CFR 73.3 and 73.4 and in 
7 CFR 331.3 and 9 CFR 121.3 and 121.4, respectively. The Federal Bureau 
of Investigation's (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Service conducts 
security risk assessments of all individuals and nongovernmental 
entities that request to possess, use, or transfer select agents and 
toxins.
    The meeting announced here is an opportunity for the regulated 
community (i.e., registered entity responsible officials, alternate 
responsible officials, and entity owners) and other interested 
individuals to obtain specific regulatory guidance and information on 
standards concerning biosafety and biosecurity issues related to the 
Federal Select Agent Program. CDC, APHIS, and FBI representatives will 
be present at the meeting to address questions and concerns. Entity 
registration, security risk assessments, biosafety requirements, and 
security measures are among the issues that will be discussed.
    All attendees must register in advance of the meeting. To register 
all persons must complete a registration form online at https://www.selectagents.gov and submit it by April 12, 2011.
    Travel directions to the National Centers for Animal Health Disease 
Center and hotel information are available on the Internet at https://www.selectagents.gov. In addition to the documents listed above, 
Government-issued picture identification is required to gain access to 
the parking area and the building.
    If you require special accommodations, such as a sign language 
interpreter, please call or write one of the individuals listed under 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 24th day of March 2011.
Gregory L. Parham,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-7469 Filed 3-29-11; 8:45 am]
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