Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, 34606-34608 [2015-14840]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Docket No. AMS–ST–15–0021]
Notice of Request for Revision of a
Currently Approved Collection
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice
announces the Agricultural Marketing
Service’s (AMS) intention to request
approval from Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for an extension of
and revision to the currently approved
information collection ‘‘Application for
Plant Variety Protection Certification
and Objective Description of Variety.’’
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by August 17, 2015. All
comments submitted in response to this
notice will be included in the record
and will be made available to the
public. Please be advised that the
identity of the individuals or entities
submitting the comments will be made
public on the Internet via https://
www.regulations.gov.
Additional Information or Comments:
Contact Bernadette Thomas, Information
Technology Specialist, Plant Variety
Protection Office (PVPO), Science and
Technology, AMS, Room 4512–S, 1400
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20250 Telephone (202)
720–1168 and Fax (202) 260–8976.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Regulations Governing the
Application for Plant Variety Protection
Certificate and Reporting Requirements
under the Plant Variety Protection Act.
OMB Number: 0581–0055.
Expiration Date of Approval:
November 30, 2015.
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Type of Request: Extension and
revision of a currently approved
information collection.
Abstract: The Plant Variety Protection
Act (PVPA) (7 U.S.C. 2321 et seq.) was
established ‘‘To encourage the
development of novel varieties of
sexually reproduced plants and make
them available to the public, providing
protection available to those who breed,
develop, or discover them, and thereby
promote progress in agriculture in the
public interest.’’
The PVPA is a voluntary user funded
program which grants intellectual
property rights protection to breeders of
new, distinct, uniform, and stable seed
reproduced and tuber propagated plant
varieties. To obtain these rights the
applicant must provide information
which shows the variety is eligible for
protection and that it is indeed new,
distinct, uniform, and stable as the law
requires. Application forms, descriptive
forms, and ownership forms are
furnished to applicants to identify the
information which is required to be
furnished by the applicant in order to
legally issue a certificate of protection
(ownership). The certificate is based on
claims of the breeder and cannot be
issued on the basis of reports in
publications not submitted by the
applicant. Regulations implementing
the PVPA appear at 7 CFR part 92.
Currently approved forms ST–470,
Application for Plant Variety Protection
Certificate, ST–470 A, Origin and
Breeding History, ST–470 B, Statement
of Distinctness, Form ST–470 series,
Objective Description of Variety (Exhibit
C), Form ST–470–E, Basis of Applicant’s
Ownership, are the basis by which the
determination, by experts at PVPO, is
made as to whether a new, distinct,
uniform, and stable seed reproduced or
tuber-propagated variety in fact exists
and is entitled to protection.
The ST 470 application form
combines Exhibits A, B, and E into one
form. The information received on
applications, with certain exceptions, is
required by law to remain confidential
until the certificate is issued (7 U.S.C.
2426).
The information collection
requirements in this request are
essential to carry out the intent of the
PVPA, to provide applicants with
certificates of protection, to provide the
respondents the type of service they
request, and to administer the program.
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Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 0.87 hours per
response.
Respondents: Businesses or other forprofit, not-for-profit institutions, and
Federal Government.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
86.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 39.81.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 2,974.
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on those who are to respond, including
the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Comments may be sent to Bernadette
Thomas, Plant Variety Protection Office
(PVPO), Science and Technology, AMS,
Room 4512–S, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250.
All comments received will be available
for public inspection during regular
business hours at the same address.
All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will
become a matter of public record.
Dated: June 12, 2015.
Rex A. Barnes,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural
Marketing Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service
[Docket No. FSIS–2015–0014]
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, United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA), and
the Agricultural Marketing Service
(AMS), are holding a public meeting on
August 6, 2015. The purpose of the
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
19th Session of the Codex Committee on
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CCFFV) of
the Codex Alimentarius Commission
(Codex). The Session will be held in
Mexico [the specific location in Mexico
will be determined], October 5–9, 2015.
The Deputy Under Secretary for Food
Safety and the Agricultural Marketing
Service recognize the importance of
providing interested parties the
opportunity to obtain background
information on the 19th Session of
CCFFV and to address items on the
agenda.
DATES: The public meeting is scheduled
for August 6, 2015, from 2:00–5:00 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be
held at the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA), Jamie L. Whitten
Building, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW., Room 107–A, Washington, DC
20250. Documents related to the 19th
Session of CCFFV will be accessible via
the Internet at the following address:
https://www.codexalimentarius.org/
meetings-reports/en/.
The U.S. Delegate of the 19th Session
of the CCFFV invites U.S. interested
parties to submit their comments
electronically to the following email
address: dorian.lafond@usda.gov.
SUMMARY:
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Call In Number
If you wish to participate in the
public meeting for the 19th Session of
the CCFFV, by conference call, please
use the call in number and participant
code listed below:
Call in Number: 1–888–844–9904.
The participant code will be posted
on the Web page below: https://
www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/
topics/international-affairs/us-codexalimentarius/public-meetings.
Registration
Attendees may register to attend the
public meeting by emailing
kenneth.lowery@fsis.usda.gov by August
4, 2015. Early registration is encouraged
because it will expedite entry into the
building. The meeting will be held in a
Federal building. Attendees should also
bring photo identification and plan for
adequate time to pass through security
screening systems. Attendees who are
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not able to attend the meeting in person,
but who wish to participate, may do so
by phone.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
About the 19th Session of CCFFV:
Dorian LaFond, Agricultural Marketing
Service, Fruits and Vegetables Division,
Stop 0235-Room 2086, United States
Department of Agriculture, 1400
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20250. Phone: (202)
690–4944, Fax: (202) 720–0016, email:
dorian.lafond@usda.gov.
About the Public Meeting: Kenneth
Lowery, U.S. Codex Office, 1400
Independence Avenue, Room 4861,
Washington, DC 20250. Phone: (202)
690–4042, Fax: (202) 720–3157, email:
Kenneth.Lowery@fsis.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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 or request copies of these
documents (see ADDRESSES).
Public Meeting
At the August 6, 2015, 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 19th Session of CCFFV,
Dorian LaFond (see ADDRESSES). Written
comments should state that they relate
to activities of the 19th Session of
CCFFV.
Background
Additional Public Notification
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 and for
consulting with other international
organizations in the standards
development process to avoid
duplication.
The Committee is hosted by Mexico.
Public awareness of all segments of
rulemaking and policy development is
important. Consequently, FSIS will
announce this Federal Register
publication on-line through the FSIS
Web page located at: https://
www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register.
FSIS also will make copies of this
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 our constituents and stakeholders.
The Update is available on the FSIS
Web page. Through the Web page, FSIS
is able to provide information to a much
broader, more diverse audience. In
addition, FSIS offers an email
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/subscribe.
Options range from recalls to export
information, regulations, directives, and
notices. Customers can add or delete
subscriptions themselves, and have the
option to password protect their
accounts.
Issues To Be Discussed at the Public
Meeting
The following items on the Agenda
for the 19th Session of CCFFV will be
discussed during the public meeting:
• Matters referred by the Codex and
other Codex Committees
• Matters referred by other international
organizations on the standardization
of fresh fruits and vegetables
• Proposed Draft Standard for Okra
• Proposed Draft Standard for Ware
Potatoes
• Proposed Draft Standard for Garlic
• Proposed Draft Standard for
Aubergines
• Proposed Draft Standard for Kiwifruit
• Minimum maturity requirements for
table grapes
• Proposals for new work for Codex
standards for fresh fruits and
vegetables
• Proposed layout for Codex standards
for fresh fruits and vegetables
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USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
No agency, officer, or employee of the
USDA shall, on the grounds of race,
color, national origin, religion, sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation,
disability, age, marital status, family/
parental status, income derived from a
public assistance program, or political
beliefs, exclude from participation in,
deny the benefits of, or subject to
discrimination any person in the United
States under any program or activity
conducted by the USDA.
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How To File a Complaint of
Discrimination
To file a complaint of discrimination,
complete the USDA Program
Discrimination Complaint Form, which
may be accessed online at https://
www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/
docs/2012/Complain_combined_6_8_
12.pdf, or write a letter signed by you
or your authorized representative.
Send your completed complaint form
or letter to USDA by mail, fax, or email:
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–9410.
Fax: (202) 690–7442.
Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
Persons with disabilities who require
alternative means for communication
(Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.),
should contact USDA’s TARGET Center
at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD).
Done at Washington, DC on June 11, 2015.
Mary Frances Lowe,
U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius.
[FR Doc. 2015–14840 Filed 6–16–15; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service
[Docket No. FSIS–2015–0013]
Codex Alimentarius Commission:
Meeting of the Codex Committee on
Spices and Culinary Herbs
Office of the Under Secretary
for Food Safety, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting and
request for comments.
AGENCY:
The Office of the Under
Secretary for Food Safety, U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and
the Agricultural Marketing Service
(AMS), are holding a public meeting on
August 19, 2015. The purpose of the
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
2nd Session of the Codex Committee on
Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) of
the Codex Alimentarius Commission
(Codex). The Session will be held in
Goa, India, September 14–18, 2015. The
Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety
recognizes the importance of providing
interested parties the opportunity to
obtain background information on the
2nd Session of CCSCH and to address
items on the agenda.
DATES: The public meeting is scheduled
for Wednesday, August 19, 2015 from
1:00–4:00 p.m.
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The public meeting will
take place at the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA),
Jamie L. Whitten Building, Room 107–
A, 1400 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20250. Documents
related to the 2nd Session of CCSCH
will be accessible via the Internet at the
following address: https://
www.codexalimentarius.org/meetingsreports/en/.
The U.S. Delegate of the 2nd Session
of the CCSCH invites U.S. interested
parties to send their comments
electronically to the following email
address: Dorian.Lafond@ams.usda.gov.
ADDRESSES:
Call-In Number
If you wish to participate in the
public meeting for the 2nd Session of
the CCSCH by conference call, please
use the call-in number and participant
code listed below:
Call-in Number: 1–888–844–9904.
The participant code will be posted
on the Web page below: https://
www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/
topics/international-affairs/us-codexalimentarius/public-meetings.
Registration
Attendees may register to attend the
public meeting by emailing
kenneth.lowery@fsis.usda.gov by August
17, 2015. Early registration is
encouraged because it will expedite
entry into the building. The meeting
will be held in a Federal building.
Attendees should also bring photo
identification and plan for adequate
time to pass through security screening
systems. Attendees who are not able to
attend the meeting in person, but who
wish to participate, may do so by phone.
For Further Information About the
2nd Session of CCSCH Contact: Dorian
LaFond, Agricultural Marketing Service,
Fruits and Vegetables Division, Stop
0235–Room 2086, United States
Department of Agriculture, 1400
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20250. Phone: (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: (202)
690–4042, Fax: (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
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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 that fair practices are used
in trade.
The CCSCH is responsible for
elaborating worldwide standards for
spices and culinary herbs in their dried
and dehydrated state in whole, ground,
and cracked or crushed form. The
CCSCH consults as necessary with other
international organizations in the
standards development process to avoid
duplication.
The CCSCH is hosted by India.
Issues To Be Discussed at the Public
Meeting
The following items on the Agenda
for the 2nd Session of CCSCH will be
discussed during the public meeting:
• Matters Referred by the Codex and
other Codex Committees and Task
Forces.
• Activities of International
Organizations relevant to the work of
CCSCH.
• Proposed Draft Standard for Black,
White, and Green Pepper.
• Proposed Draft Standard for Cumin.
• Proposed Draft Standard for
Oregano.
• Proposed Draft Standard for Thyme.
• Discussion paper on grouping of
spices and culinary herbs.
• Proposal for new work.
• Other Business and Future Work.
Each issue listed will be fully
described in documents distributed, or
to be distributed, by the Secretariat
before the Meeting. Members of the
public may access or request copies of
these documents (see ADDRESSES).
Public Meeting
At the August 19, 2015, public
meeting, draft U.S. positions on the
agenda items will be described and
discussed. 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.
Delegates for the 2nd Session of
CCSCH,(see ADDRESSES). Written
comments should state that they relate
to activities of the 2nd Session of
CCSCH.
Public awareness of all segments of
rulemaking and policy development is
important. Consequently, FSIS will
announce this Federal Register
publication on-line through the FSIS
Web page located at: https://
www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register.
Additional Public Notification
FSIS also will make copies of this
publication available through the FSIS
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service
[Docket No. FSIS-2015-0014]
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, United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Agricultural Marketing
Service (AMS), are holding a public meeting on August 6, 2015. The
purpose of the 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 19th Session of the Codex Committee on Fresh
Fruits and Vegetables (CCFFV) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
(Codex). The Session will be held in Mexico [the specific location in
Mexico will be determined], October 5-9, 2015. The Deputy Under
Secretary for Food Safety and the Agricultural Marketing Service
recognize the importance of providing interested parties the
opportunity to obtain background information on the 19th Session of
CCFFV and to address items on the agenda.
DATES: The public meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2015, from 2:00-
5:00 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA), Jamie L. Whitten Building, 1400
Independence Avenue SW., Room 107-A, Washington, DC 20250. Documents
related to the 19th Session of CCFFV will be accessible via the
Internet at the following address: https://www.codexalimentarius.org/meetings-reports/en/.
The U.S. Delegate of the 19th 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 19th
Session of the CCFFV, by conference call, please use the call in number
and participant code listed below:
Call in Number: 1-888-844-9904.
The participant code will be posted on the Web page below: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/international-affairs/us-codex-alimentarius/public-meetings.
Registration
Attendees may register to attend the public meeting by emailing
kenneth.lowery@fsis.usda.gov by August 4, 2015. Early registration is
encouraged because it will expedite entry into the building. The
meeting will be held in a Federal building. Attendees should also bring
photo identification and plan for adequate time to pass through
security screening systems. Attendees who are not able to attend the
meeting in person, but who wish to participate, may do so by phone.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
About the 19th Session of CCFFV: Dorian LaFond, Agricultural
Marketing Service, Fruits and Vegetables Division, Stop 0235-Room 2086,
United States Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20250. Phone: (202) 690-4944, Fax: (202) 720-0016,
email: dorian.lafond@usda.gov.
About the Public Meeting: Kenneth Lowery, U.S. Codex Office, 1400
Independence Avenue, Room 4861, Washington, DC 20250. Phone: (202) 690-
4042, Fax: (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
and for consulting with other international organizations in the
standards development process to avoid duplication.
The Committee is hosted by Mexico.
Issues To Be Discussed at the Public Meeting
The following items on the Agenda for the 19th Session of CCFFV
will be discussed during the public meeting:
Matters referred by the Codex and other Codex Committees
Matters referred by other international organizations on the
standardization of fresh fruits and vegetables
Proposed Draft Standard for Okra
Proposed Draft Standard for Ware Potatoes
Proposed Draft Standard for Garlic
Proposed Draft Standard for Aubergines
Proposed Draft Standard for Kiwifruit
Minimum maturity requirements for table grapes
Proposals for new work for Codex standards for fresh fruits
and vegetables
Proposed layout for Codex standards for 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 or request copies of these documents (see
ADDRESSES).
Public Meeting
At the August 6, 2015, 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 19th
Session of CCFFV, Dorian LaFond (see ADDRESSES). Written comments
should state that they relate to activities of the 19th Session of
CCFFV.
Additional Public Notification
Public awareness of all segments of rulemaking and policy
development is important. Consequently, FSIS will announce this Federal
Register publication on-line through the FSIS Web page located at:
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register.
FSIS also will make copies of this 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 our constituents and
stakeholders. The Update is available on the FSIS Web page. Through the
Web page, FSIS is able to provide information to a much broader, more
diverse audience. In addition, FSIS offers an email 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/subscribe. Options range from recalls to export
information, regulations, directives, and notices. Customers can add or
delete subscriptions themselves, and have the option to password
protect their accounts.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
No agency, officer, or employee of the USDA shall, on the grounds
of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status,
income derived from a public assistance program, or political beliefs,
exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to
discrimination any person in the United States under any program or
activity conducted by the USDA.
[[Page 34608]]
How To File a Complaint of Discrimination
To file a complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program
Discrimination Complaint Form, which may be accessed online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2012/Complain_combined_6_8_12.pdf, or write a letter signed by you or your
authorized representative.
Send your completed complaint form or letter to USDA by mail, fax,
or email:
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-9410.
Fax: (202) 690-7442.
Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for
communication (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.), should contact
USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
Done at Washington, DC on June 11, 2015.
Mary Frances Lowe,
U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius.
[FR Doc. 2015-14840 Filed 6-16-15; 8:45 am]
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