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Audrey Rowe,
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service
[Docket No. FSIS–2012–0033]
Codex Alimentarius Commission:
Meeting of the Codex Committee on
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Office of the Under Secretary
for Food Safety, USDA.
AGENCY:
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Notice of public meeting and
request for comments.
ACTION:
The Office of the Under
Secretary for Food Safety, Unites States
Department of Agriculture (USDA), and
the Agricultural Marketing Service
(AMS), are sponsoring a public meeting
on August 30, 2012. The objective of the
public meeting is to provide information
and receive public comments on agenda
items and draft United States (U.S.)
positions that will be discussed at the
17th Session of the Codex Committee on
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CCFFV) of
the Codex Alimentarius Commission
(Codex), which will be held in Mexico
City, Mexico on September 3–7, 2012.
The Under Secretary for Food Safety
and AMS recognize the importance of
providing interested parties the
opportunity to obtain background
information on the 17th Session of the
CCFFV and to address items on the
agenda.
SUMMARY:
The public meeting is scheduled
for August 30, 2012, from 10 a.m.–12:00
noon.
ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be
held at USDA, South Agriculture
Building, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW., Room 2068, Washington, DC
20250.
Documents related to the 17th session
of the CCFFV will be accessible via the
World Wide Web at the following
address: https://
www.codexalimentarius.org/.
Dorian Lafond, U.S. Delegate to the
17th session of the CCFFV, invites U.S.
interested parties to submit their
comments electronically to the
following email address:
dorian.lafond@usda.gov.
Call-In Number: If you wish to
participate in the public meeting for the
17th session of the CCFFV by
conference call, please use the call-in
number and participant code listed
below:
Call-in Number: 1–888–858–2144.
Participant code: 6208658.
For Further Information About the
17th Session of the CCFFV Contact:
Dorian Lafond, Agricultural Marketing
Service, Fruits and Vegetables Division,
Stop 0235, Room 2086, South
Agriculture Building, 1400
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–0235,
Telephone: (202) 690–4944, Fax:(202)
720–0016, Email:
dorian.lafond@usda.gov.
For Further Information About the
Public Meeting Contact: Kenneth
Lowery, U.S. Codex Office, 1400
Independence Avenue SW., Room 4861,
Washington, DC 20250. Phone: +1 (202)
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Email: Kenneth.Lowery@fsis.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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• Proposed draft provisions for sizing
and uniformity rules at step 4 (sections
3 and 5.1)(draft standard for
pomegranate).
• Proposed draft standard for golden
passion fruit at step 4.
• Proposed draft standard for durian
at step 4.
• Proposals for new work on Codex
standards for fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Proposed layout for Codex
standards for fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Revision of the terms of reference of
the committee on fresh fruits and
vegetables.
Each issue listed will be fully
described in documents distributed, or
to be distributed, by the Secretariat prior
to the meeting. Members of the public
may access copies of these documents
(see ADDRESSES).
Background
Codex was established in 1963 by two
United Nations organizations, the Food
and Agriculture Organization and the
World Health Organization. Through
adoption of food standards, codes of
practice, and other guidelines
developed by its committees, and by
promoting their adoption and
implementation by governments, Codex
seeks to protect the health of consumers
and ensure fair practices in the food
trade.
The CCFFV is responsible for:
Elaborating worldwide standards and
codes of practice as may be appropriate
for fresh fruits and vegetables;
consulting with the United Nations
Economic Commission for Europe
(UNECE) Working Party on Agricultural
Quality Standards in the elaboration of
worldwide standards and codes of
practice with particular regard to
ensuring that there is no duplication of
standards or codes of practice and that
they follow the same broad format;
consulting, as necessary with other
international organizations which are
active in the area of standardization of
fresh fruits and vegetables.
The Committee is hosted by Mexico.
Public Meeting
At the August 30, 2012, public
meeting, draft U.S. positions on the
agenda items will be described and
discussed, and attendees will have the
opportunity to pose questions and offer
comments. Written comments may be
offered at the meeting or sent to the U.S.
Delegate for the 17th session of the
CCFFV, Dorian Lafond (see ADDRESSES).
Written comments should state that they
relate to activities of the 17th session of
the CCFFV.
Issues To Be Discussed at the Public
Meeting
The following items on the agenda for
the 17th session of the CCFFV will be
discussed during the public meeting:
• Matters arising from Codex and
other Codex committees.
• Matters arising from other
international organizations on the
standardization of fresh fruits and
vegetables.
• UNECE standards for fresh fruits
and vegetables.
• UNECE standard for avocado.
• UNECE layout for standards on
fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Draft standard for avocado (revision
of Codex standard 197–1995) at step 7.
• Maturity requirements: Methods of
analysis for the determination of dry
matter content (section 9) (draft
standard for avocado).
• Provisions concerning quality
tolerances—allowances of tolerances for
decay and/or internal breakdown
(section 4.1) (draft standard for
avocado).
• Draft provisions for uniformity
rules and other size related provisions at
step 7 (sections 5.1 and 6.2.4) (draft
standard for avocado).
• Draft standard for pomegranate at
step 7.
Additional Public Notification
FSIS will announce this notice online
through the FSIS Web page located at
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_
policies/Federal_Register_Notices/
index.asp.
FSIS will also make copies of this
Federal Register publication available
through the FSIS Constituent Update,
which is used to provide information
regarding FSIS policies, procedures,
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interest groups, health professionals,
and other individuals who have asked
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automatic and customized access to
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News_&_Events/Email_Subscription/.
Options range from recalls to export
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USDA prohibits discrimination in all
its programs and activities on the basis
of race, color, national origin, gender,
religion, age, disability, political beliefs,
sexual orientation, and marital or family
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Done at Washington, DC on: July 18, 2012.
Karen Stuck,
U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius.
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Forest Service
North Central Idaho Resource
Advisory Committee
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Notice of meeting.
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ACTION:
The North Central Idaho RAC
will meet in Grangeville, Idaho. The
committee is meeting as authorized
under the Secure Rural Schools and
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with the Federal Advisory Committee
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RAC Members to recommend FY 2013
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approval. Project sponsors are asked to
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place of full presentations. Meetings are
always open to the public.
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August 2, 2012, at 10 a.m. (PST).
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the Nez Perce National Forest
Supervisors Office, 104 Airport Road,
Grangeville, Idaho. Written comments
should be sent to Laura Smith at 104
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at 208–983–5143.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
meeting is open to the public. A public
forum will begin at 3:15 p.m. (PST) on
the meeting day. The following business
will be conducted: Comments and
questions from the public to the
committee. Persons who wish to bring
related matters to the attention of the
Committee may file written statements
with the Committee staff before or after
the meeting.
Dated: July 16, 2012.
Rick Brazell,
Forest Supervisor.
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The Department of Commerce will
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Chapter 35).
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information collection.
On March 28, 2003, the National
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the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(Services) announced a final policy on
the criteria the Services will use to
evaluate conservation efforts by states
and other non-Federal entities (68 FR
15100). The Services take these efforts
into account when making decisions on
whether to list a species as threatened
or endangered under the Endangered
Species Act. The efforts usually involve
the development of a conservation plan
or agreement, procedures for monitoring
the effectiveness of the plan or
agreement, and an annual report.
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Written comments and
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OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov.
Dated: July 18, 2012.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and
Technology
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; SURF Program
Student Applicant Information
National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST), Commerce.
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The Department of
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effort to reduce paperwork and
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public and other Federal agencies to
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2012.
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14th and Constitution Avenue NW.,
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service
[Docket No. FSIS-2012-0033]
Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary for Food Safety, USDA.
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ACTION: Notice of public meeting and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Office of the Under Secretary for Food Safety, Unites
States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Agricultural Marketing
Service (AMS), are sponsoring a public meeting on August 30, 2012. The
objective of the public meeting is to provide information and receive
public comments on agenda items and draft United States (U.S.)
positions that will be discussed at the 17th Session of the Codex
Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CCFFV) of the Codex
Alimentarius Commission (Codex), which will be held in Mexico City,
Mexico on September 3-7, 2012. The Under Secretary for Food Safety and
AMS recognize the importance of providing interested parties the
opportunity to obtain background information on the 17th Session of the
CCFFV and to address items on the agenda.
DATES: The public meeting is scheduled for August 30, 2012, from 10
a.m.-12:00 noon.
ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at USDA, South Agriculture
Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 2068, Washington, DC
20250.
Documents related to the 17th session of the CCFFV will be
accessible via the World Wide Web at the following address: https://www.codexalimentarius.org/.
Dorian Lafond, U.S. Delegate to the 17th session of the CCFFV,
invites U.S. interested parties to submit their comments electronically
to the following email address: dorian.lafond@usda.gov.
Call-In Number: If you wish to participate in the public meeting
for the 17th session of the CCFFV by conference call, please use the
call-in number and participant code listed below:
Call-in Number: 1-888-858-2144.
Participant code: 6208658.
For Further Information About the 17th Session of the CCFFV
Contact: Dorian Lafond, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruits and
Vegetables Division, Stop 0235, Room 2086, South Agriculture Building,
1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0235, Telephone:
(202) 690-4944, Fax:(202) 720-0016, Email: dorian.lafond@usda.gov.
For Further Information About the Public Meeting Contact: Kenneth
Lowery, U.S. Codex Office, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 4861,
Washington, DC 20250. Phone: +1 (202) 690-4042, Fax: +1 (202) 720-3157,
Email: Kenneth.Lowery@fsis.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Codex was established in 1963 by two United Nations organizations,
the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health
Organization. Through adoption of food standards, codes of practice,
and other guidelines developed by its committees, and by promoting
their adoption and implementation by governments, Codex seeks to
protect the health of consumers and ensure fair practices in the food
trade.
The CCFFV is responsible for: Elaborating worldwide standards and
codes of practice as may be appropriate for fresh fruits and
vegetables; consulting with the United Nations Economic Commission for
Europe (UNECE) Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards in the
elaboration of worldwide standards and codes of practice with
particular regard to ensuring that there is no duplication of standards
or codes of practice and that they follow the same broad format;
consulting, as necessary with other international organizations which
are active in the area of standardization of fresh fruits and
vegetables.
The Committee is hosted by Mexico.
Issues To Be Discussed at the Public Meeting
The following items on the agenda for the 17th session of the CCFFV
will be discussed during the public meeting:
Matters arising from Codex and other Codex committees.
Matters arising from other international organizations on
the standardization of fresh fruits and vegetables.
UNECE standards for fresh fruits and vegetables.
UNECE standard for avocado.
UNECE layout for standards on fresh fruits and vegetables.
Draft standard for avocado (revision of Codex standard
197-1995) at step 7.
Maturity requirements: Methods of analysis for the
determination of dry matter content (section 9) (draft standard for
avocado).
Provisions concerning quality tolerances--allowances of
tolerances for decay and/or internal breakdown (section 4.1) (draft
standard for avocado).
Draft provisions for uniformity rules and other size
related provisions at step 7 (sections 5.1 and 6.2.4) (draft standard
for avocado).
Draft standard for pomegranate at step 7.
Proposed draft provisions for sizing and uniformity rules
at step 4 (sections 3 and 5.1)(draft standard for pomegranate).
Proposed draft standard for golden passion fruit at step
4.
Proposed draft standard for durian at step 4.
Proposals for new work on Codex standards for fresh fruits
and vegetables.
Proposed layout for Codex standards for fresh fruits and
vegetables.
Revision of the terms of reference of the committee on
fresh fruits and vegetables.
Each issue listed will be fully described in documents distributed,
or to be distributed, by the Secretariat prior to the meeting. Members
of the public may access copies of these documents (see ADDRESSES).
Public Meeting
At the August 30, 2012, public meeting, draft U.S. positions on the
agenda items will be described and discussed, and attendees will have
the opportunity to pose questions and offer comments. Written comments
may be offered at the meeting or sent to the U.S. Delegate for the 17th
session of the CCFFV, Dorian Lafond (see ADDRESSES). Written comments
should state that they relate to activities of the 17th session of the
CCFFV.
Additional Public Notification
FSIS will announce this notice online through the FSIS Web page
located at https://www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_policies/Federal_Register_Notices/index.asp.
FSIS will also make copies of this Federal Register publication
available through the FSIS Constituent Update, which is used to provide
information regarding FSIS policies, procedures, regulations, Federal
Register notices, FSIS public meetings, and other types of information
that could affect or would be of interest to constituents and
stakeholders. The Update is communicated via Listserv, a free
electronic mail subscription service for industry, trade groups,
consumer interest groups, health professionals, and other individuals
who have asked to be included. The Update is also available on the FSIS
Web page. In addition, FSIS offers an electronic mail subscription
service which provides automatic and customized access to selected food
safety news and information. This service is available at https://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Email_Subscription/. Options range
from recalls to export information to regulations, directives, and
notices. Customers can add or
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USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on
the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age,
disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or
family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for
communication of program information (Braille, large print, or
audiotape.) should contact USDA's Target Center at 202-720-2600 (voice
and TTY).
To file a written complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Office
of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW., Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964 (voice and TTY).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Done at Washington, DC on: July 18, 2012.
Karen Stuck,
U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius.
[FR Doc. 2012-17958 Filed 7-23-12; 8:45 am]
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