Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses, 52124-52125 [2021-20225]

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In accordance with the regulations in ‘‘Subpart S-Pale Cyst Nematode’’ (7 CFR 301.86 through 301.86–9), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture restricts the interstate movement of certain articles to help prevent the spread of pale cyst nematode, a major pest of potato crops in cool-temperature areas, via potatoes, soil, and other host material to noninfested areas of the United States. The regulations involve information collection activities such as certificates, permits, appeals, compliance agreements, selfcertifications, packing facility process approvals, and labeling. We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve our use of these information collection activities, as described, for an additional 3 years. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:49 Sep 17, 2021 Jkt 253001 The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public (as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. 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Estimated annual number of responses: 1,747. Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 484 hours. (Due to averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per response.) All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Done in Washington, DC, this 14th day of September 2021. Mark Davidson, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2021–20197 Filed 9–17–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE U.S. Codex Office Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses 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 October SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19, 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 42nd Session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, which will take place virtually November 19–25, 2021, with report adoption on December 1, 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 42nd Session of the CCNFSDU and to address items on the agenda. DATES: The public meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2021, from 2:00–4:00PM EDT. ADDRESSES: The public meeting will take place via Video Teleconference only. Documents related to the 42nd Session of the CCNFSDU are accessible via the internet at the following address: https://www.fao.org/fao-whocodexalimentarius/meetings/detail/en/ ?meeting=CCNFSDU&session=42. Dr. Douglas Balentine, U.S. Delegate to the 42nd Session of the CCNFSDU, invites U.S. interested parties to submit their comments electronically to the following email address: douglas.balentine@fda.hhs.gov. Registration: Attendees must register to attend the public meeting by emailing uscodex@usda.gov by October 15, 2021. Early registration is encouraged. For Further Information about the 42nd Session of the CCNFSDU, contact U.S. Delegate, Dr. Douglas Balentine, douglas.balentine@fda.hhs.gov or (240) 402–2373. 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: Background Codex was established in 1963 by two United Nations organizations, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)and the World Health Organization (WHO). 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. E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 179 / Monday, September 20, 2021 / Notices The Terms of Reference of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) are: (a) To study specific nutritional problems assigned to it by the Commission and advise the Commission on general nutrition issues; (b) to draft general provisions, as appropriate, concerning the nutritional aspects of all foods; (c) to develop standards, guidelines or related texts for foods for special dietary uses, in cooperation with other committees where necessary; and, (d) to consider, amend if necessary, and endorse provisions on nutritional aspects proposed for inclusion Codex standards, guidelines and related texts. The CCNFSDU is hosted by Germany. The United States attends the CCNFSDU as a member country of Codex. to Codex. Customers can add or delete their subscription 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 42nd Session of the CCNFSDU will be discussed during the public meeting: • Adoption of the Agenda • Matters Referred to the Committee by the Codex Alimentarius Commission and/or Other Subsidiary Bodies • Matters of Interest Arising from FAO and WHO • Review of the Standard for Follow-up Formula (CXS 156–1987) • Draft Guideline for Ready-to-use Therapeutic Foods • General Principles for the establishment of nutrient reference values-requirements (NRVs-R) for persons aged 6–36 months • Other Business and Future Work • Date and Place of the Next Session 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). Public Meeting At the October 19, 2021, 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 Dr. Douglas Balentine, U.S. Delegate for the 42nd Session of the CCNFSDU (see ADDRESSES). Written comments should state that they relate to activities of the 42nd Session of the CCNFSDU. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:49 Sep 17, 2021 Jkt 253001 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 Done at Washington DC, on September 14, 2021. Mary Frances Lowe, U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius. [FR Doc. 2021–20225 Filed 9–17–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Economic Analysis Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Services Surveys: BE–30, Quarterly Survey of Ocean Freight Revenues and Foreign Expenses of U.S. Carriers, and the BE–37, Quarterly Survey of U.S. Airline Operators’ Foreign Revenues and Expenses Bureau of Economic Analysis, Commerce. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52125 Notice of information collection, request for comment. ACTION: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received on or before November 19, 2021. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to Christopher Stein, Chief, Services Surveys Branch, Bureau of Economic Analysis, by email to christopher.stein@ bea.gov or PRAcomments@doc.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 0608–0011 in the subject line of your comments. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or protected information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or specific questions related to collection activities should be directed to Christopher Stein, Chief, Services Surveys Branch, Bureau of Economic Analysis, 301–278–9189, or via email to christopher.stein@bea.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 179 (Monday, September 20, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52124-52125]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-20225]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

U.S. Codex Office


Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on 
Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses

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 October 
19, 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 42nd Session of the Codex 
Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) of 
the Codex Alimentarius Commission, which will take place virtually 
November 19-25, 2021, with report adoption on December 1, 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 42nd Session of the CCNFSDU and to 
address items on the agenda.

DATES: The public meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2021, from 2:00-
4:00PM EDT.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will take place via Video Teleconference 
only. Documents related to the 42nd Session of the CCNFSDU are 
accessible via the internet at the following address: https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/meetings/detail/en/?meeting=CCNFSDU&session=42. Dr. Douglas Balentine, U.S. Delegate to 
the 42nd Session of the CCNFSDU, 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 
by emailing [email protected] by October 15, 2021. Early registration is 
encouraged.
    For Further Information about the 42nd Session of the CCNFSDU, 
contact U.S. Delegate, Dr. Douglas Balentine, 
[email protected] or (240) 402-2373.
    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 (FAO)and the World Health 
Organization (WHO). 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.

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    The Terms of Reference of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and 
Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) are:
    (a) To study specific nutritional problems assigned to it by the 
Commission and advise the Commission on general nutrition issues;
    (b) to draft general provisions, as appropriate, concerning the 
nutritional aspects of all foods;
    (c) to develop standards, guidelines or related texts for foods for 
special dietary uses, in cooperation with other committees where 
necessary; and,
    (d) to consider, amend if necessary, and endorse provisions on 
nutritional aspects proposed for inclusion Codex standards, guidelines 
and related texts.
    The CCNFSDU is hosted by Germany. The United States attends the 
CCNFSDU as a member country of Codex.

Issues To Be Discussed at the Public Meeting

    The following items on the Agenda for the 42nd Session of the 
CCNFSDU will be discussed during the public meeting:

 Adoption of the Agenda
 Matters Referred to the Committee by the Codex Alimentarius 
Commission and/or Other Subsidiary Bodies
 Matters of Interest Arising from FAO and WHO
 Review of the Standard for Follow-up Formula (CXS 156-1987)
 Draft Guideline for Ready-to-use Therapeutic Foods
 General Principles for the establishment of nutrient reference 
values-requirements (NRVs-R) for persons aged 6-36 months
 Other Business and Future Work
 Date and Place of the Next Session

Public Meeting

    At the October 19, 2021, 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 Dr. Douglas 
Balentine, U.S. Delegate for the 42nd Session of the CCNFSDU (see 
ADDRESSES). Written comments should state that they relate to 
activities of the 42nd Session of the CCNFSDU.

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 subscription 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 September 14, 2021.
Mary Frances Lowe,
U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius.
[FR Doc. 2021-20225 Filed 9-17-21; 8:45 am]
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