Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs, 77260-77261 [2023-24773]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 77260 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 216 / Thursday, November 9, 2023 / Notices delicatula, an invasive species native to Asia, is a destructive pest that in large numbers can cause significant damage to critical habitat and economically important plants. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to control SLF, to slow the spread of this invasive insect in the conterminous United States, wherever outbreaks are detected. SLF was first detected in the United States in 2014 in Pennsylvania. In 2015, APHIS implemented SLF control activities to respond to this new pest threat. Later, in 2019, APHIS started an official SLF program. SLF is a significant economic and lifestyle pest for residents, businesses, tourism, forestry, and agriculture. SLF infestation has led to crop loss, agriculture exportation problems, and increased management costs. APHIS is concerned by the potential for longdistance movement of SLF within the United States, and by the continued risk of SLF introduction from other countries. The environmental and socioeconomic damage to SLF-affected regions can be substantial. For context, grape vineyards in South Korea and the United States appear to be particularly affected, jeopardizing an industry worth billions of dollars. One vineyard in the United States reportedly faced a crop yield loss of up to 90 percent. An uncontained SLF infestation could drain Pennsylvania’s economy of at least $324 million annually. While SLF has not yet been found in western United States, it has been intercepted in airplanes arriving from the eastern United States. Suitable conditions for SLF establishment exist in large regions of the United States, giving the insect the potential to damage valuable host crops, forests, and critical habitat for listed species. APHIS’ review and analysis of potential environmental impacts associated with the Spotted Lanternfly Cooperative Control Program are documented in a programmatic environmental assessment (ProEA) titled ‘‘Spotted Lanternfly Cooperative Control Program for the Conterminous United States’’ (June 2023). The ProEA incorporates by reference, the analysis in ‘‘Expanded Spotted Lanternfly Control Program in Select States in the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic Regions of the United States EA’’.1 In our analysis, APHIS found that an adaptive pest management approach that combines quarantine, chemical treatments, and pest survey is the preferred alternative to address the 1 https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/ea/ 2023/regional-slf-2023-ea.pdf. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:22 Nov 08, 2023 Jkt 262001 potential environmental impact of a SLF outbreak. The ProEA may be viewed on the regulations.gov website or in our reading room (see ADDRESSES above for a link to regulations.gov and information on the location and hours of the reading room). You may also request paper copies of the ProEA by calling or writing to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Please refer to the title of the ProEA when requesting copies. The ProEA has been prepared in accordance with: (1) The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), (2) regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), (3) USDA regulations implementing NEPA (7 CFR part 1b), and (4) APHIS’ NEPA Implementing Procedures (7 CFR part 372). The public meeting is scheduled for December 6, 2023, from 1:00–2:30 p.m. EDT. DATES: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE The public meeting will take place via Video Teleconference only. Documents related to the 7th Session of the CCSCH will be accessible via the internet at the following address: https://www.fao.org/fao-whocodexalimentarius/meetings/detail/en/ ?meeting=CCSCH&session=7. Mr. Dorian LaFond, U.S. Delegate to the 7th Session of the CCSCH, invites interested U.S. parties to submit their comments electronically to the following email address: dorian.lafond@ usda.gov. Registration: Attendees may register to attend the public meeting here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/ register/vJItcuyqrDgsEpm1ar 9sahLeoFTqCPXeXig. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For further information about the 7th Session of the CCSCH, contact U.S. Delegate, Mr. Dorian LaFond, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, dorian.lafond@usda.gov, (202) 690– 4944. For an additional contact regarding the public meeting, contact the U.S. Codex Office by email at: uscodex@usda.gov. U.S. Codex Office SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Done in Washington, DC, this 31st day of October 2023. Michael Watson, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2023–24752 Filed 11–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs AGENCY: U.S. Codex Office, USDA. Notice of public meeting and request for comments. ACTION: The U.S. Codex Office is sponsoring a public meeting on December 6, 2023. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft U.S. positions to be discussed at the 7th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). CCSCH7 will be held in Kochi, Kerala, India, from January 29–February 2, 2024. The U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius and the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs recognize the importance of providing interested parties the opportunity to obtain background information on the 7th Session of the CCSCH and to address items on the agenda. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ADDRESSES: Background The Codex Alimentarius Commission 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. The Terms of Reference of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) are: (a) To elaborate worldwide standards for spices and culinary herbs in their dried and dehydrated state in whole, ground, and cracked or crushed form; (b) To consult, as necessary, with other international organizations in the standards development process to avoid duplication. The CCSCH is hosted by India. The United States attends the CCSCH as a member country of Codex. E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 216 / Thursday, November 9, 2023 / Notices Issues To Be Discussed at the Public Meeting How To File a Complaint of Discrimination The following items from the forthcoming Agenda for the 7th Session of the CCSCH will be discussed during the public meeting: • Matters referred to the Committee by the Codex Alimentarius Commission and/or its subsidiary bodies • Draft standard for small cardamom • Draft standard for spices in the form of dried fruits and berries: Part A— Requirements for allspice, juniper berry, star anise • Proposed draft standard for spices in the form of dried fruits and berries: Part B—Requirements for vanilla • Proposed draft standard for turmeric • Consideration of the proposals for new work • Update to the template for spices and culinary herbs standards • 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.usda.gov/oascr/filing-programdiscrimination-complaint-usdacustomer, 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 December 6, 2023, 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 7th Session of the CCSCH, at dorian.lafond@usda.gov. Written comments should state that they relate to activities of the 7th Session of the CCSCH. 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 Codex 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. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:22 Nov 08, 2023 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Done at Washington, DC, on November 3, 2023. Mary Frances Lowe, U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius. [FR Doc. 2023–24773 Filed 11–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–45–2023] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 107; Authorization of Production Activity; Lely North America, Inc.; (Automated Milking and Feeding Equipment); Pella, Iowa On July 7, 2023, Lely North America, Inc. submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facility within Subzone 107E in Pella, Iowa. The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400), including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (88 FR 45390, July 17, 2023). On November 6, 2023, the applicant was notified of the FTZ Board’s decision that no further review of the activity is warranted at this time. The production activity described in the notification was authorized, subject to the FTZ Act and the FTZ Board’s regulations, including section 400.14. Dated: November 6, 2023. Elizabeth Whiteman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–24821 Filed 11–8–23; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 49; Authorization of Production Activity; Getinge Group Logistics Americas LLC; (Care Products and Kits); Dayton, New Jersey On July 7, 2023, Getinge Group Logistics Americas LLC submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facility within Subzone 49W in Dayton, New Jersey. The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400), including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (88 FR 44779, July 13, 2023). On November 6, 2023, the applicant was notified of the FTZ Board’s decision that no further review of the activity is warranted at this time. The production activity described in the notification was authorized, subject to the FTZ Act and the FTZ Board’s regulations, including section 400.14. Dated: November 6, 2023. Elizabeth Whiteman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–24822 Filed 11–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P Frm 00005 Foreign-Trade Zones Board BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P [B–44–2023] PO 00000 77261 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Foreign-Trade Zones Board [S–170–2023] Approval of Subzone Expansion; Getinge Group Logistics Americas LLC; East Windsor, New Jersey On September 1, 2023, the Executive Secretary of the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board docketed an application submitted by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, grantee of FTZ 49, requesting to expand Subzone 49W subject to the existing activation limit of FTZ 49, on behalf of Getinge Group Logistics Americas LLC, in East Windsor, New Jersey. The application was processed in accordance with the FTZ Act and Regulations, including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (88 FR 61499, September 7, 2023). The FTZ staff examiner reviewed the application and determined that it meets the criteria for approval. Pursuant to the authority delegated to the FTZ Board Executive Secretary (15 CFR 400.36(f)), the application to expand Subzone 49W was approved on November 6, 2023, subject to the FTZ E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 216 (Thursday, November 9, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77260-77261]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24773]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

U.S. Codex Office


Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on 
Spices and Culinary Herbs

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 
December 6, 2023. The objective of the public meeting is to provide 
information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft U.S. 
positions to be discussed at the 7th Session of the Codex Committee on 
Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission 
(CAC). CCSCH7 will be held in Kochi, Kerala, India, from January 29-
February 2, 2024. The U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius and the Under 
Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs recognize the 
importance of providing interested parties the opportunity to obtain 
background information on the 7th Session of the CCSCH and to address 
items on the agenda.

DATES: The public meeting is scheduled for December 6, 2023, from 1:00-
2:30 p.m. EDT.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will take place via Video Teleconference 
only. Documents related to the 7th Session of the CCSCH will be 
accessible via the internet at the following address: https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/meetings/detail/en/?meeting=CCSCH&session=7.
    Mr. Dorian LaFond, U.S. Delegate to the 7th Session of the CCSCH, 
invites interested U.S. parties to submit their comments electronically 
to the following email address: [email protected].
    Registration: Attendees may register to attend the public meeting 
here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcuyqrDgsEpm1ar9sahLeoFTqCPXeXig. After registering, you will 
receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the 
meeting.
    For further information about the 7th Session of the CCSCH, contact 
U.S. Delegate, Mr. Dorian LaFond, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. 
Department of Agriculture, [email protected], (202) 690-4944. For 
an additional contact regarding the public meeting, contact the U.S. 
Codex Office by email at: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    The Codex Alimentarius Commission 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.
    The Terms of Reference of the Codex Committee on Spices and 
Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) are:
    (a) To elaborate worldwide standards for spices and culinary herbs 
in their dried and dehydrated state in whole, ground, and cracked or 
crushed form;
    (b) To consult, as necessary, with other international 
organizations in the standards development process to avoid 
duplication.
    The CCSCH is hosted by India. The United States attends the CCSCH 
as a member country of Codex.

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Issues To Be Discussed at the Public Meeting

    The following items from the forthcoming Agenda for the 7th Session 
of the CCSCH will be discussed during the public meeting:

 Matters referred to the Committee by the Codex Alimentarius 
Commission and/or its subsidiary bodies
 Draft standard for small cardamom
 Draft standard for spices in the form of dried fruits and 
berries: Part A--Requirements for allspice, juniper berry, star anise
 Proposed draft standard for spices in the form of dried fruits 
and berries: Part B--Requirements for vanilla
 Proposed draft standard for turmeric
 Consideration of the proposals for new work
 Update to the template for spices and culinary herbs standards
 Date and place of the next session

Public Meeting

    At the December 6, 2023, 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 7th Session of the CCSCH, at 
[email protected]. Written comments should state that they relate 
to activities of the 7th Session of the CCSCH.

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 
Codex 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.usda.gov/oascr/filing-program-discrimination-complaint-usda-customer, 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 November 3, 2023.
Mary Frances Lowe,
U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius.
[FR Doc. 2023-24773 Filed 11-8-23; 8:45 am]
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