Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Ad hoc Codex Intergovernmental Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance, 41434-41435 [2021-16378]

Download as PDF 41434 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 145 / Monday, August 2, 2021 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.). In accordance with 9 CFR 320.6, 381.180, 352.15, and 354.91, establishments that slaughter meat, poultry, exotic animals, and rabbits are required to maintain certain records regarding their business operations and to report this information to the Agency as required. Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will collect information from establishments using FSIS Form 6510– 7, Poultry Lot Information. Poultry establishments complete the form after each shift and submit it to the agency. FSIS uses this information to plan inspection activities, to develop sampling plans, to target establishments for testing, to develop Agency budget, and to develop reports to Congress. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 1,159. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (daily). Total Burden Hours: 23.180. Food Safety and Inspection Service Title: Requirements to Notify FSIS of Adulterated or Misbranded Product, Prepare and Maintain Written Recall Procedures, and Document Certain HACCP Plan Reassessments. OMB Control Number: 0583–0144. Summary of Collection: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of the Secretary as provided in the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) and the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.). These statutes mandate that FSIS protect the public by verifying that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. Section 11017 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. 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Number of Respondents: 6,300. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 9,960. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Registration: Attendees must register to attend the public meeting here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/ register/vJIscOqsqTIrG4XB3KA 9PuFQT5y28NJF068 by September 2, 2021. Early registration is encouraged. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 8th Session of the TFAMR, contact U.S. Delegate, Dr. Donald A. Prater, donald.prater@fda.hhs.gov, +1 (301) 348–3007.For Further Information about the public meeting Contact: U.S. Codex Office, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 4861, South Agriculture Building, Washington, DC 20250. Phone (202) 720–7760, Fax: (202) 720–3157, Email: uscodex@usda.gov SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: U.S. Codex Office Background Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–16397 Filed 7–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Ad hoc Codex Intergovernmental Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance U.S. Codex Office, USDA. Notice of public meeting and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The U.S Codex Office is sponsoring a public meeting on September 9, 2021. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft United States (U.S.) positions to be discussed at the 8th Session of the Ad hoc Codex Intergovernmental Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance (TFAMR) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, which will convene virtually, October 4–9, 2021 with the report adoption on October 13, 2021. The U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius and the Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs recognize the importance of providing interested parties the opportunity to obtain background information on the 8th Session of the TFAMR and to address items on the agenda. DATES: The public meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. EDT. ADDRESSES: The public meeting will take place via Video Teleconference only. Documents related to the 8th Session of the TFAMR will be accessible via the internet at the following address: https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexali mentarius/meetings/detail/en/ ?meeting=TFAMR&session=8. Dr. Donald A. Prater, U.S. Delegate to the 8th Session of the TFAMR, invites U.S. interested parties to submit their comments electronically to the following email address: donald.prater@ fda.hhs.gov. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 Terms of Reference of the Ad hoc Codex Intergovernmental Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance (TFAMR) are: (i) To review and revise, as appropriate, the Code of Practice to Minimize and Contain Antimicrobial Resistance (CXC 61–2005) to address the entire food chain, in line with the mandate of Codex. (ii) To consider the development of Guidance on Integrated Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance, taking into account the guidance developed by the WHO Advisory Group on Integrated Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AGISAR) and relevant OIE documents. The TFAMR is hosted by the Republic of Korea. The United States attends the TFAMR as a member country of Codex. Issues to be Discussed at the Public Meeting: The following items on the Agenda for the 8th Session of the TFAMR will be discussed during the public meeting: • Proposed draft revision to the Code of Practice to Minimize and Contain Foodborne Antimicrobial Resistance (COP)(CXC 61–2005); and • Proposed draft Guidelines on Integrated Monitoring and Surveillance of Foodborne Antimicrobial Resistance (GLIS). Public Meeting: At the September 9, 2021, public meeting, draft U.S. positions on the agenda items will be E:\FR\FM\02AUN1.SGM 02AUN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 145 / Monday, August 2, 2021 / Notices 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 Dr. Donald A. Prater, U.S. Delegate for the 8th Session of the TFAMR (see ADDRESSES). Written comments should state that they relate to activities of the 8th Session of the TFAMR. Additional Public Notification: Public awareness of all segments of rulemaking and policy development is important. Consequently, the U.S. Codex Office will announce this Federal Register publication on-line through the USDA web page located at: https:// www.usda.gov/codex, a link that also offers an email subscription service providing access to information related to Codex. 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The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II of the Act as well as make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on Ashley and UintaWasatch-Cache National Forests, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. RAC information and meeting information can be found at the following website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ashley/ and https://www.fs.usda.gov/uwcnf. DATES: The meeting will be held on August 25, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., Mountain Daylight Time. All RAC meetings are subject to cancellation. For status of the meeting prior to attendance, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. 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Review Resource Advisory Committee operating guidelines; 2. Review and approve project selection criteria and prioritization process; 3. Review and approve project scoring procedure; 4. Provide project solicitation update; 5. General questions and answers; 6. Approve meeting minutes; and 7. Schedule next meeting. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda will include time for people to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement should request in writing by August 18, 2021, to be scheduled on the agenda. Anyone who would like to bring related matters to the attention of the committee may file written statements with the committee staff before or after the meeting. Written comments and requests for time for oral comments must be sent to Ms. Loyal Clark, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, 857 West South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, UT 84057; or by email to loyal.clark@usda.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 145 (Monday, August 2, 2021)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-16378]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

U.S. Codex Office


Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Ad hoc Codex 
Intergovernmental Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance

AGENCY: U.S. Codex Office, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The U.S Codex Office is sponsoring a public meeting on 
September 9, 2021. The objective of the public meeting is to provide 
information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft 
United States (U.S.) positions to be discussed at the 8th Session of 
the Ad hoc Codex Intergovernmental Task Force on Antimicrobial 
Resistance (TFAMR) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, which will 
convene virtually, October 4-9, 2021 with the report adoption on 
October 13, 2021. The U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius and the 
Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural 
Affairs recognize the importance of providing interested parties the 
opportunity to obtain background information on the 8th Session of the 
TFAMR and to address items on the agenda.

DATES: The public meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2021, from 
10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. EDT.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will take place via Video Teleconference 
only. Documents related to the 8th Session of the TFAMR will be 
accessible via the internet at the following address: https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/meetings/detail/en/?meeting=TFAMR&session=8.
    Dr. Donald A. Prater, U.S. Delegate to the 8th Session of the 
TFAMR, invites U.S. interested parties to submit their comments 
electronically to the following email address: 
[email protected].
    Registration: Attendees must register to attend the public meeting 
here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscOqsqTIrG4XB3KA9PuFQT5y28NJF068 by September 2, 2021. Early 
registration is encouraged.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 8th Session of the TFAMR, contact U.S. 
Delegate, Dr. Donald A. Prater, [email protected], +1 (301) 
348-3007.For Further Information about the public meeting Contact: U.S. 
Codex Office, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 4861, South Agriculture 
Building, Washington, DC 20250. Phone (202) 720-7760, Fax: (202) 720-
3157, Email: [email protected]

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 Terms of Reference of the Ad hoc Codex Intergovernmental Task 
Force on Antimicrobial Resistance (TFAMR) are:
    (i) To review and revise, as appropriate, the Code of Practice to 
Minimize and Contain Antimicrobial Resistance (CXC 61-2005) to address 
the entire food chain, in line with the mandate of Codex.
    (ii) To consider the development of Guidance on Integrated 
Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance, taking into account the 
guidance developed by the WHO Advisory Group on Integrated Surveillance 
of Antimicrobial Resistance (AGISAR) and relevant OIE documents.
    The TFAMR is hosted by the Republic of Korea. The United States 
attends the TFAMR as a member country of Codex.
    Issues to be Discussed at the Public Meeting: The following items 
on the Agenda for the 8th Session of the TFAMR will be discussed during 
the public meeting:
     Proposed draft revision to the Code of Practice to 
Minimize and Contain Foodborne Antimicrobial Resistance (COP)(CXC 61-
2005); and
     Proposed draft Guidelines on Integrated Monitoring and 
Surveillance of Foodborne Antimicrobial Resistance (GLIS).
    Public Meeting: At the September 9, 2021, public meeting, draft 
U.S. positions on the agenda items will be

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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 Dr. Donald A. Prater, U.S. Delegate for the 8th 
Session of the TFAMR (see ADDRESSES). Written comments should state 
that they relate to activities of the 8th Session of the TFAMR.
    Additional Public Notification: Public awareness of all segments of 
rulemaking and policy development is important. Consequently, the U.S. 
Codex Office will announce this Federal Register publication on-line 
through the USDA web page located at: https://www.usda.gov/codex, a link 
that also offers an email subscription service providing access to 
information related to Codex. Customers can add or delete their 
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.
    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: [email protected].
    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 July 27, 2021.
Mary Lowe,
U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius.
[FR Doc. 2021-16378 Filed 7-30-21; 8:45 am]
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