Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, 9308-9309 [2022-03592]

Download as PDF 9308 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 34 / Friday, February 18, 2022 / Notices 7 CFR 1700, subpart D. The data covered by this collection are those materials necessary to allow the agency to determine applicant and community eligibility, and an explanation and documentation of the high need for the benefits of the SUTA provisions. Without this information RUS would not be able to make a prudent loan decision. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 2. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 60 jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 Rural Utility Service Title: The Rural Alaska Village Grant (RAVG) Program; 7 CFR part 1784. OMB Control Number: 0572–0150. Summary of Collection: The Rural Alaska Village Grant (RAVG) Program is authorized under (Section 3061 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (CONACT), (7 U.S.C. 1926(d)), as amended. Governing regulations are codified in 7 CFR part 1784. Under the RAVG program, the Secretary may make grants to the State of Alaska for the benefit of rural or Native Villages in Alaska to provide for the development and construction of water and wastewater systems to improve the health and sanitation conditions in those villages. To be eligible to receive a grant under the RAVG program, the project must provide 25 percent in matching funds from the State of Alaska. The matching funds must come from non-Federal sources. Need and Use of the Information: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) will collect information using several forms. RUS state and field offices collect the information from applicants, grantees, and consultants. The collected information is used to determine applicant eligibility and project feasibility. RUS also uses the information to ensure that grantees operate on a sound basis and use the grants funds for authorized purposes. Description of Respondents: Not-forprofit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 36. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 523. Levi S. Harrell, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–03594 Filed 2–17–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:54 Feb 17, 2022 Jkt 256001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE U.S. Codex Office Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 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 March 24, 2022. 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 22nd Session of the Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CCFFV) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, which will convene virtually April 25– May 4, 2022. 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 22nd Session of the CCFFV and to address items on the agenda. DATES: The public meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2022, from 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET. ADDRESSES: The public meeting will take place via Video Teleconference only. Documents related to the 22nd Session of the CCFFV will be accessible via the internet at the following address: https://www.fao.org/fao-whocodexalimentarius/meetings/detail/it/ ?meeting=CCFFV&session=22. Mr. Dorian Lafond, U.S. Delegate to the 22nd Session of the CCFFV, invites U.S. interested parties to submit their comments electronically to the following email address: dorian.lafond@ usda.gov. Registration: Attendees must register to attend the public meeting here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/ register/vJItfGrqjsvHxm0ZzGEBP4rZe8dAdqHjFE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information about the 22nd Session of the CCFFV, contact U.S. Delegate, Mr. Dorian Lafond, dorian.lafond@usda.gov, +1 (202) 690– 4944. 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) SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 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 Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CCFFV) are: (a) To elaborate worldwide standards and codes of practice as may be appropriate for fresh fruits and vegetables; (b) to consult, as necessary, with other international organizations in the standards development process to avoid duplication. The CCFFV is hosted by Mexico. The United States attends the CCFFV as a member country of Codex. Issues To Be Discussed at the Public Meeting The following items on the agenda for the 22nd Session of the CCFFV will be discussed during the public meeting: • Adoption of the Agenda • Matters referred to the Committee by the CAC and other Codex Subsidiary Bodies • Matters arising from other international organizations on the standardization of fresh fruits and vegetables • Proposed draft standard for onions and shallots • Proposed draft standard for berry fruits • Proposed draft standard for fresh dates • Discussion paper on glossary of terms used in the layout for Codex standards for fresh fruits and vegetables • Consideration of the proposals for new work (replies to Circular Letter 2021/79–FFV) Public Meeting At the March 24, 2022, 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 Mr. Dorian Lafond, U.S. Delegate for the 22nd Session of the CCFFV (see E:\FR\FM\18FEN1.SGM 18FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 34 / Friday, February 18, 2022 / Notices ADDRESSES). Written comments should state that they relate to activities of the 22nd Session of the CCFFV. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Additional Public Notification [Docket ID: FSA–2022–0003] 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. Information Collection Request; Servicing Minor Program Loans 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 jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 To file a complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which may be accessed online at https:// www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/ documents/ad-3027.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, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD). Done at Washington, DC, on February 15, 2022. Mary Frances Lowe, U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius. [FR Doc. 2022–03592 Filed 2–17–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:54 Feb 17, 2022 Jkt 256001 Farm Service Agency Farm Service Agency, USDA. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting comments from all interested individuals and organizations on an extension of a currently approved information collection to support the Servicing Minor Program Loans. DATES: We will consider comments that we receive by April 19, 2022. ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this notice. You may submit comments, identified by Docket ID: FSA–2022–0003, in the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. You may also send comments to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven R. Dusek, (580) 580–3018 or by email: steven.dusek@usda.gov. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication should contact the USDA Target Center at (202) 720–2600 or (844) 433–2774 (toll-free nationwide). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Servicing Minor Program Loans. OMB Control Number: 0560–0230. Expiration Date: June 30, 2022. Type of Request: Extension. Abstract: Section 331(b) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (CONACT, 7 U.S.C. 1981(b)), in part, authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to modify, subordinate and release terms of security instruments, leases, contracts, and agreements entered by FSA. That section also authorizes transfers of security property, as the Secretary deems necessary, to carry out the purpose of the loan or protect the Government’s financial interest. Section 335 of the CONACT (7 U.S.C. 1985) provides servicing authority for real estate security; operation or lease of realty; disposition of property; conveyance of real property interest of the United States; easements; and condemnations. The information collection relates to a program benefit recipient or loan SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9309 borrower requesting action on security they own, which was purchased with FSA loan funds, improved with FSA loan funds or has otherwise been mortgaged to FSA to secure a Government loan. The information collected is primarily financial data not already on file, such as borrower asset values, current financial information and public use and employment data. There are no changes to the burden hours since the last OMB approval. For the following estimated total annual burden on respondents, the formula used to calculate the total burden hour is the estimated average time per responses hours multiplied by the estimated total annual responses. Estimate of Annual Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.64 hours per response. Type of Respondents: Individuals, associations, partnerships, or corporations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 58. Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual of Responses: 58. Estimated Average Time per Responses: 0.64 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 37 hours. We are requesting comments on all aspects of this information collection to help us: (1) Evaluate 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) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Evaluate the quality, utility, and clarity of the information technology; and (4) Minimize the burden of the information collection on those who respond through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses where provided, will be made a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the E:\FR\FM\18FEN1.SGM 18FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 34 (Friday, February 18, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9308-9309]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-03592]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

U.S. Codex Office


Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on 
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

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 March 
24, 2022. 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 22nd Session of the Codex 
Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CCFFV) of the Codex 
Alimentarius Commission, which will convene virtually April 25-May 4, 
2022. 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 22nd Session of the CCFFV and to 
address items on the agenda.

DATES: The public meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2022, from 1:00-
2:30 p.m. ET.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will take place via Video Teleconference 
only. Documents related to the 22nd Session of the CCFFV will be 
accessible via the internet at the following address: https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/meetings/detail/it/?meeting=CCFFV&session=22.
    Mr. Dorian Lafond, U.S. Delegate to the 22nd Session of the CCFFV, 
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/vJItf-GrqjsvHxm0ZzGEBP4rZe8dAdqHjFE. After registering, you will receive a 
confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information about the 22nd 
Session of the CCFFV, contact U.S. Delegate, Mr. Dorian Lafond, 
[email protected], +1 (202) 690-4944.
    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 Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and 
Vegetables (CCFFV) are:
    (a) To elaborate worldwide standards and codes of practice as may 
be appropriate for fresh fruits and vegetables;
    (b) to consult, as necessary, with other international 
organizations in the standards development process to avoid 
duplication.
    The CCFFV is hosted by Mexico. The United States attends the CCFFV 
as a member country of Codex.

Issues To Be Discussed at the Public Meeting

    The following items on the agenda for the 22nd Session of the CCFFV 
will be discussed during the public meeting:

 Adoption of the Agenda
 Matters referred to the Committee by the CAC and other Codex 
Subsidiary Bodies
 Matters arising from other international organizations on the 
standardization of fresh fruits and vegetables
 Proposed draft standard for onions and shallots
 Proposed draft standard for berry fruits
 Proposed draft standard for fresh dates
 Discussion paper on glossary of terms used in the layout for 
Codex standards for fresh fruits and vegetables
 Consideration of the proposals for new work (replies to 
Circular Letter 2021/79-FFV)

Public Meeting

    At the March 24, 2022, 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 Mr. Dorian Lafond, U.S. 
Delegate for the 22nd Session of the CCFFV (see

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ADDRESSES). Written comments should state that they relate to 
activities of the 22nd Session of the CCFFV.

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.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.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, American Sign Language, 
etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and 
TDD).

    Done at Washington, DC, on February 15, 2022.
Mary Frances Lowe,
U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius.
[FR Doc. 2022-03592 Filed 2-17-22; 8:45 am]
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