General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan, 60958 [2020-21516]
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proposes to revise the Blackeye bean
inspection criteria by amending the
Bean Inspection Handbook to change
the sample grade tolerance for IWOF in
the Blackeye bean class only, from a
count of two or more beans in 1,000
grams, to more than 0.10 percent on the
basis of the representative sample as a
whole, and remove clean-cut weevilbore as a sample grade factor.
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Blackeye Bean Sample Grade
Tolerances for Insect Webbing or Filth
Representatives of dry bean industry
stakeholders contacted AMS–FGIS to
discuss ongoing issues with Blackeye
beans, which grow predominately in
California and Texas. The bean
stakeholders told AMS the type of insect
filth found in the Blackeye bean is not
due to storage practices, but originates
in the field, brought on by years of
drought, and is the result of challenges
associated with applying aerial
pesticides. These elements have
contributed to an increase of IWOF
(beans and pieces of beans which
contain webbing, refuse, excreta, dead
insects, larvae, or eggs) in the Blackeye
bean crops for years. With the current
sample grade factor tolerance, difficulty
in meeting contract specifications is
problematic. During meetings and
discussions, bean stakeholders
communicated the need to revise the
Bean Inspection Handbook by changing
Blackeye bean sample grade tolerances
for IWOF from count to percent. This
would assist in moving the U.S.
Blackeye bean market towards fewer
quality complaints. The current sample
grade tolerances for IWOF in all classes
of beans are determined on a count basis
of two or more beans in 1,000 grams.
This change will increase the actual
count to at least three beans, and in
some cases possibly four beans,
depending on the variety size. These
changes were recommended to AMS by
the stakeholder organizations identified
in the background section of this notice
to facilitate the current marketing
practices. AMS views this action as
noncontroversial and anticipates no
adverse public comment.
Removing Clean Cut Weevil Bore as a
Sample Grade Factor
Dry bean representatives also
discussed issues with the Blackeye bean
determination of clean-cut weevil-bore
(CCWB) beans as a sample grade factor.
Currently, two or more clean-cut weevilbored (beans and pieces of beans from
which weevils have emerged, leaving a
clean-cut open cavity free from any
webbing, refuse, excreta, dead insect,
larvae, or eggs) are considered sample
grade/weevily in 1,000 grams. AMS
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proposes to remove clean-cut weevilbored as a sample grade criteria. This
results in clean-cut weevil-bored beans
considered only for damage and
removes the weevily and sample grade
determination based on the count of
clean-cut weevil-bored beans for
blackeye beans.
AMS grading and inspection services
are provided through a network of
federal, state, and private laboratories
that conduct tests to determine the
quality and condition of Blackeye beans.
These tests are conducted in accordance
with applicable standards using
approved methodologies and can be
applied at any point in the marketing
chain. Furthermore, the tests yield
rapid, reliable, and consistent results.
The U.S. Standards for Beans and the
affiliated grading and testing services
offered by AMS verify that a seller’s
Blackeye beans meet specified
requirements and ensure that customers
receive the quality purchased.
In order for U.S. standards and
grading procedures for Blackeye beans
to remain relevant, AMS is issuing this
request for information to invite
interested parties to submit comments
on the proposal to amend the sample
grade interpretation for the class
Blackeye beans. These changes do not
revise or amend the Grade and Grade
Requirements for the class Blackeye
Beans in the U.S. Standard for Beans.
Proposed AMS Action
Based on input from stakeholder
organizations in the Blackeye bean
industry, AMS proposes to amend the
Bean Inspection Handbook by revising
the sample grade tolerances for Blackeye
beans such that clean cut weevil bore is
no longer a sample grade determining
factor, and changing the Insect Webbing
or Filth determination from a count to
a percent basis.
AMS will solicit comments for 30
days. All comments received within the
comment period will be made part of
the public record maintained by AMS,
will be available to the public for
review, and will be considered by AMS
before a final action is taken on this
proposal.
Bruce Summers,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2020–0091]
General Conference Committee of the
National Poultry Improvement Plan
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of renewal.
AGENCY:
We are giving notice that the
Secretary of Agriculture has renewed
the charter of the General Conference
Committee of the National Poultry
Improvement Plan (Committee) for a 2year period. The Secretary of
Agriculture has determined that the
Committee is necessary and in the
public interest.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Elena Behnke, Senior Coordinator,
National Poultry Improvement Plan, VS,
APHIS, USDA, 1506 Klondike Road,
Suite 101, Conyers, GA 30094; (770)
922–3496.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
purpose of the General Conference
Committee of the National Poultry
Improvement Plan (Committee) is to
maintain and ensure industry
involvement in Federal administration
of matters pertaining to poultry health.
The Committee Chairperson and the
Vice Chairperson shall be elected by the
Committee from among its members.
There are seven members on the
Committee. The poultry industry elects
the members of the Committee. The
members represent six geographic areas
with one member-at-large.
SUMMARY:
Done in Washington, DC, this 24th day of
September 2020.
Cikena Reid,
Committee Management Officer, USDA.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. APHIS-2020-0091]
General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement
Plan
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of renewal.
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SUMMARY: We are giving notice that the Secretary of Agriculture has
renewed the charter of the General Conference Committee of the National
Poultry Improvement Plan (Committee) for a 2-year period. The Secretary
of Agriculture has determined that the Committee is necessary and in
the public interest.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Elena Behnke, Senior Coordinator,
National Poultry Improvement Plan, VS, APHIS, USDA, 1506 Klondike Road,
Suite 101, Conyers, GA 30094; (770) 922-3496.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the General Conference
Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (Committee) is to
maintain and ensure industry involvement in Federal administration of
matters pertaining to poultry health.
The Committee Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson shall be elected
by the Committee from among its members. There are seven members on the
Committee. The poultry industry elects the members of the Committee.
The members represent six geographic areas with one member-at-large.
Done in Washington, DC, this 24th day of September 2020.
Cikena Reid,
Committee Management Officer, USDA.
[FR Doc. 2020-21516 Filed 9-28-20; 8:45 am]
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