General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan, 34474 [2023-11419]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 34474 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 103 / Tuesday, May 30, 2023 / Notices Subcommittee and Rural Community Economic Development Subcommittee recommendations; and deliberations and voting of recommendations to be included in the EC final report. Please check the USDA Equity Commission website (https://www.usda.gov/equitycommission) for an agenda 24–48 hours prior to June 27. Register for the Meeting: The public is asked to pre-register for the meeting by visiting https://www.usda.gov/equitycommission. Your pre-registration must state: your name; organization or interest represented; if you are planning to give oral comments; and if you require special accommodations. USDA will also accept day-of registrations. 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[FR Doc. 2023–11405 Filed 5–26–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–01–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2023–0035] General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: We are giving notice that the General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan will be holding a public meeting. DATES: The General Conference Committee public meeting will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Sonesta Downtown Columbus Hotel, 33 East Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, OH 43215. 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; email: Elena.Behnke@ usda.gov. SUMMARY: The General Conference Committee (the Committee) of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), representing cooperating State agencies and poultry industry members, serves an essential function by acting as liaison between the poultry industry and the Department in matters pertaining to poultry health. Topics for discussion at the upcoming meeting include: 1. National Veterinary Services Laboratories Avian Influenza Update. 2. Salmonella Update. 3. Mycoplasma Update. 4. New Diagnostic Tests Seeking NPIP Approval. The meeting will be open to the public; however, APHIS will be unable SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 to allow public participation in session discussions due to time constraints. Written statements may be filed with the Committee before or after the meeting. Statements filed with the Committee must include the name of the Agency contact as listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Please refer to Docket No. APHIS–2023–0035 when submitting your statements. Reasonable Accommodations If needed, please request reasonable accommodations no later than June 9, 2023, by contacting the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFOMRATION CONTACT. Requests made after that date may be considered, but it may not be possible to fulfill them. This notice of meeting is given pursuant to section 10 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 10). USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. Equal opportunity practices in accordance with USDA’s policies will be followed in all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the recommendations of the Committee have taken in account the needs of the diverse groups served by USDA, membership shall include to the extent possible, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women and person with disabilities. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Dated: May 24, 2023. Cikena Reid, USDA Committee Management Officer. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 103 (Tuesday, May 30, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 34474]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11419]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2023-0035]


General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement 
Plan

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: We are giving notice that the General Conference Committee of 
the National Poultry Improvement Plan will be holding a public meeting.

DATES: The General Conference Committee public meeting will be held on 
Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Sonesta Downtown Columbus 
Hotel, 33 East Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, OH 43215.

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; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The General Conference Committee (the 
Committee) of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), 
representing cooperating State agencies and poultry industry members, 
serves an essential function by acting as liaison between the poultry 
industry and the Department in matters pertaining to poultry health.
    Topics for discussion at the upcoming meeting include:
    1. National Veterinary Services Laboratories Avian Influenza 
Update.
    2. Salmonella Update.
    3. Mycoplasma Update.
    4. New Diagnostic Tests Seeking NPIP Approval.
    The meeting will be open to the public; however, APHIS will be 
unable to allow public participation in session discussions due to time 
constraints. Written statements may be filed with the Committee before 
or after the meeting. Statements filed with the Committee must include 
the name of the Agency contact as listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT. Please refer to Docket No. APHIS-2023-0035 when submitting 
your statements.

Reasonable Accommodations

    If needed, please request reasonable accommodations no later than 
June 9, 2023, by contacting the person listed under FOR FURTHER 
INFOMRATION CONTACT. Requests made after that date may be considered, 
but it may not be possible to fulfill them.
    This notice of meeting is given pursuant to section 10 of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 10).
    USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, 
color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including 
gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital 
status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance 
program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil 
rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA 
(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing 
deadlines vary by program or incident.
    Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of 
communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, 
audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible 
Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or 
contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. 
Additionally, program information may be made available in languages 
other than English.
    Equal opportunity practices in accordance with USDA's policies will 
be followed in all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the 
recommendations of the Committee have taken in account the needs of the 
diverse groups served by USDA, membership shall include to the extent 
possible, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent 
minorities, women and person with disabilities. USDA is an equal 
opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

    Dated: May 24, 2023.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-11419 Filed 5-26-23; 8:45 am]
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