U.S. Department of Agriculture Stakeholder Workshop on Coexistence, 23497-23498 [2015-09845]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 81 / Tuesday, April 28, 2015 / Notices Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Recordkeeping. Total Burden Hours: 37,107. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–09774 Filed 4–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2015–0012] Notice of Availability of a Pest Risk Analysis for the Importation of Fresh Pitahaya From Israel Into the Continental United States Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: We are advising the public that we have prepared a pest risk analysis that evaluates the risks associated with importation of fresh pitahaya fruit from Israel into the continental United States. Based on the analysis, we have determined that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of fresh pitahaya from Israel. We are making the pest risk analysis available to the public for review and comment. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before June 29, 2015. SUMMARY: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!docket Detail;D=APHIS-2015-0012. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2015–0012, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may be viewed at https://www. regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D= APHIS-2015-0012 or in our reading room, which is located in room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 799–7039 before coming. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Apr 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 Mr. Richard Schading, Regulatory Policy Specialist, Regulatory Coordination and Compliance, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737– 1231; (301) 851–2045. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the regulations in ‘‘Subpart–Fruits and Vegetables’’ (7 CFR 319.56–1 through 319.56–71, referred to below as the regulations), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) prohibits or restricts the importation of fruits and vegetables into the United States from certain parts of the world to prevent plant pests from being introduced into or disseminated within the United States. Section 319.56–4 contains a performance-based process for approving the importation of certain fruits and vegetables that, based on the findings of a pest risk analysis, can be safely imported subject to one or more of the designated phytosanitary measures listed in paragraph (b) of that section. APHIS received a request from the national plant protection organization (NPPO) of Israel to allow the importation of fresh pitahaya fruit into the continental United States. As part of our evaluation of Israel’s request, we have prepared a pest risk assessment (PRA) to identify pests of quarantine significance that could follow the pathway of importation into the continental United States from Israel. Based on the PRA, a risk management document (RMD) was prepared to identify phytosanitary measures that could be applied to the pitahaya to mitigate the pest risk. We have concluded that fresh pitahaya fruit can be safely imported from Israel to the continental United States using one or more of the five designated phytosanitary measures listed in § 319.56–4(b). These measures are: • The pitahaya must be imported as commercial consignments only; • Each consignment of pitahaya must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the NPPO of Israel; and • Each consignment of pitahaya is subject to inspection upon arrival at the port of entry to the United States. Therefore, in accordance with § 319.56–4(c), we are announcing the availability of our PRA and RMD for public review and comment. The documents may be viewed on the Regulations.gov Web site or in our reading room (see ADDRESSES above for a link to Regulations.gov and information on the location and hours of the reading room). You may request FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 23497 paper copies of the PRA and RMD by calling or writing to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Please refer to the subject of the analysis you wish to review when requesting copies. After reviewing any comments we receive, we will announce our decision regarding the import status of fresh pitahaya fruit from Israel in a subsequent notice. If the overall conclusions of our analysis and the Administrator’s determination of risk remain unchanged following our consideration of the comments, then we will authorize the importation of fresh pitahaya fruit from Israel into the continental United States subject to the requirements specified in the RMD. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 450, 7701–7772, and 7781–7786; 21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.3. Done in Washington, DC, this 22nd day of April 2015. Kevin Shea, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2015–09834 Filed 4–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2013–0047] U.S. Department of Agriculture Stakeholder Workshop on Coexistence ACTION: Notice; reopening of comment period. We are reopening the comment period for issues and proposals discussed during the workshop on agricultural coexistence that was held on March 12–13, 2015. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments. DATES: The comment period for the notice published on February 3, 2015 (80 FR 5729) and extended in a notice published on March 30, 2015 (80 FR 16621) is reopened. We will consider all comments that we receive on or before May 11, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!docket Detail;D=APHIS-2013-0047. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2013–0047, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28APN1.SGM 28APN1 23498 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 81 / Tuesday, April 28, 2015 / Notices Any comments we receive may be viewed at https://www.regulations.gov/# !docketDetail;D=APHIS-2013-0047 or in our reading room, which is located in room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 799–7039 before coming. Mr. Michael Tadle, Program Analyst, Planning, Evaluation, and Decision Support, PPD, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 120, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851–3140; Michael.A.Tadle@ aphis.usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: On February 3, 2015, we published in the Federal Register (80 FR 5729–5731, Docket No. APHIS–2013–0047) a notice 1 to announce that the U.S. Department of Agriculture was holding a workshop on agricultural coexistence, the objective of which was to advance an understanding of agricultural coexistence and discuss how to make coexistence achievable for all stakeholders. The 2-day workshop, which was held on March 12–13, 2015, also provided an opportunity to learn from stakeholders representing a wide range of interests with respect to agricultural coexistence. In that notice, we stated that public comments on issues and proposals discussed during the workshop would be accepted from March 13, 2015, through March 27, 2015. On March 30, 2015, we published another notice in the Federal Register (80 FR 16621) to extend the comment period on Docket No. APHIS–2013–0047 for an additional 14 days to April 10, 2015. We are reopening the comment period on Docket No. APHIS–2013–0047 from the date of this notice through May 11, 2015. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments. We will also consider all comments that were received between April 11, 2015, and the date of this notice. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Done in Washington, DC, this 22nd day of April 2015. Kevin Shea, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2015–09845 Filed 4–27–15; 8:45 a.m.] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P 1 To view the workshop notice and comments, go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D= APHIS-2013-0047. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Apr 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARD Sunshine Act Meeting May 6, 2015, 2014, 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. EDT. PLACE: U.S. Chemical Safety Board, 2175 K St. NW., 4th Floor Conference Room, Washington, DC 20037. STATUS: Open to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) will convene a public meeting on May 6, 2015, starting a 9:30 a.m. at the CSB’s headquarters located at 2175 K St. NW., 4th Floor Conference Room, Washington, DC 20037. At the public meeting, the Board will discuss and may vote on motions related to the following: 1. Proposed amendments to 40 CFR 1600 to provide for regular Sunshine Act meetings and to address timely voting on calendared notation item votes; 2. Proposed schedule for regular CSB public business meetings; 3. Notation Item 2015–07 relating to Board governance, the issuance of two Board Orders on Scoping and Investigations, respectively, and the administrative closure of three investigations (calendared on March 10, 2015); and the 4. 2015 CSB Action Plan; Additionally, the Board will hear status reports on the development of an overall CSB investigations plan and the process for updating the CSB’s investigation protocol. TIME AND DATE: Additional Information The meeting is free and open to the public. If you require a translator or interpreter, please notify the individual listed below as the contact person for further information, at least three business days prior to the meeting. The CSB is an independent federal agency charged with investigating accidents and hazards that result, or may result, in the catastrophic release of extremely hazardous substances. The agency’s Board Members are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. CSB investigations look into all aspects of chemical accidents and hazards, including physical causes such as equipment failure as well as inadequacies in regulations, industry standards, and safety management systems. This public meeting will be principally focused on the businessrelated issues described in the agenda, above. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Public Comment Members of the public are invited to make brief statements to the Board concerning the agenda items outlined in this Federal Register notice. The time provided for public statements will depend upon the number of people who wish to speak. Speakers should assume that their presentations will be limited to five minutes or less, but commenters may submit written statements for the record. Contact Person for Further Information Hillary J. Cohen, Communications Manager, hillary.cohen@csb.gov or (202) 446–8094. General information about the CSB can be found on the agency Web site at: www.csb.gov. Dated: April 23, 2015. Mark Griffon, Board Member. [FR Doc. 2015–09913 Filed 4–24–15; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6350–01–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Illinois Advisory Committee for a Meeting To Review and Vote on Its Hate Crime Report U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Illinois Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Monday, May 18, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. CST for the purpose of discussing and voting on a Committee report regarding hate crimes and discrimination against religious institutions in Illinois. The committee previously gathered testimony on the topic August 21, 2014. Members of the public can listen to the discussion. This meeting is available to the public through the following tollfree call-in number: 888–427–9411, conference ID: 6379535. Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting. The conference call operator will ask callers to identify themselves, the organization they are affiliated with (if any), and an email address prior to placing callers into the conference room. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 81 (Tuesday, April 28, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23497-23498]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-09845]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2013-0047]


U.S. Department of Agriculture Stakeholder Workshop on 
Coexistence

ACTION: Notice; reopening of comment period.

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SUMMARY: We are reopening the comment period for issues and proposals 
discussed during the workshop on agricultural coexistence that was held 
on March 12-13, 2015. This action will allow interested persons 
additional time to prepare and submit comments.

DATES: The comment period for the notice published on February 3, 2015 
(80 FR 5729) and extended in a notice published on March 30, 2015 (80 
FR 16621) is reopened. We will consider all comments that we receive on 
or before May 11, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2013-0047.
     Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to 
Docket No. APHIS-2013-0047, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, 
APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-
1238.

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    Any comments we receive may be viewed at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2013-0047 or in our reading 
room, which is located in room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th 
Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room 
hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. 
To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 799-7039 
before coming.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Tadle, Program Analyst, 
Planning, Evaluation, and Decision Support, PPD, APHIS, 4700 River Road 
Unit 120, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851-3140; 
Michael.A.Tadle@aphis.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 3, 2015, we published in the 
Federal Register (80 FR 5729-5731, Docket No. APHIS-2013-0047) a notice 
\1\ to announce that the U.S. Department of Agriculture was holding a 
workshop on agricultural coexistence, the objective of which was to 
advance an understanding of agricultural coexistence and discuss how to 
make coexistence achievable for all stakeholders. The 2-day workshop, 
which was held on March 12-13, 2015, also provided an opportunity to 
learn from stakeholders representing a wide range of interests with 
respect to agricultural coexistence.
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    \1\ To view the workshop notice and comments, go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2013-0047.
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    In that notice, we stated that public comments on issues and 
proposals discussed during the workshop would be accepted from March 
13, 2015, through March 27, 2015. On March 30, 2015, we published 
another notice in the Federal Register (80 FR 16621) to extend the 
comment period on Docket No. APHIS-2013-0047 for an additional 14 days 
to April 10, 2015.
    We are reopening the comment period on Docket No. APHIS-2013-0047 
from the date of this notice through May 11, 2015. This action will 
allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit 
comments. We will also consider all comments that were received between 
April 11, 2015, and the date of this notice.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 22nd day of April 2015.
Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-09845 Filed 4-27-15; 8:45 a.m.]
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