Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Fish and Fishery Products, 65581-65582 [2024-17820]

Download as PDF 65581 Notices Federal Register Vol. 89, No. 155 Monday, August 12, 2024 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE U.S. Codex Office Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Fish and Fishery Products U.S. Codex Office, USDA. Notice of public meeting and request for comments. AGENCY: Background ACTION: The U.S. Codex Office is sponsoring a public meeting on September 11, 2024. 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 36th Session of the Codex Committee on Fish and Fishery Products (CCFFP) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). The 36th Session of the CCFFP will be held through correspondence, from October 7–11 and 17, 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 36th Session of the CCFFP and to address items on the agenda. DATES: The public meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2024, from 2–3 p.m. ET. ADDRESSES: The public meeting will take place via Video Teleconference only. Documents related to the 36th Session of the CCFFP will be accessible via the internet at the following address: https://www.fao.org/fao-whocodexalimentarius/meetings/detail/de/ ?meeting=CCFFP&session=36. Ms. Melissa Abbott, U.S. Delegate to the 36th Session of the CCFFP, invites interested U.S. parties to submit their comments electronically to the following email address: melissa.abbott@fda.hhs.gov. Registration: Attendees may register to attend the public meeting at the khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Aug 09, 2024 Jkt 262001 following link: https:// www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/ vJIsd-qgqTsiHHGGEd7V1I_Owk1_ olTgOh0. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For further information about the 36th Session of the CCFFP, contact U.S. Delegate, Ms. Melissa Abbott, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, United States Food and Drug Administration, by email at: melissa.abbott@fda.hhs.gov.or or by phone at (240) 402–1401. For additional information regarding the public meeting, contact the U.S. Codex Office by email at: uscodex@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Fish and Fishery Products (CCFFP) are: • To elaborate worldwide standards for fresh, frozen (including quick frozen), or otherwise processed fish, crustaceans, and molluscs. The CCFFP is hosted by Norway. The United States attends the CCFFP as a member country of Codex. Issues To Be Discussed at the Public Meeting The following items from the Provisional Agenda for the 36th Session of the CCFFP will be discussed during the public meeting: • Matters arising from the Codex Alimentarius Commission and its subsidiary bodies • Information on activities of the FAO and WHO and other international organizations relevant to the work of CCFFP • Proposed amendment of the Standard for Canned Sardines and Sardine Type Products (CXS 94–1981) • Other business PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Public Meeting At the September 11, 2024, 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 Ms. Melissa Abbott, U.S. Delegate to the 36th Session of the CCFFP, at melissa.abbott@fda.hhs.gov. Written comments should state that they relate to activities of the 36th Session of the CCFFP. 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-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 E:\FR\FM\12AUN1.SGM 12AUN1 65582 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 155 / Monday, August 12, 2024 / Notices 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 August 6, 2024. Julie A. Chao, Deputy U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius. [FR Doc. 2024–17820 Filed 8–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3420–3F–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE U.S. Codex Office Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods 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 1, 2024. 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 27th Session of the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods (CCRVDF) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), which will meet in Omaha, Nebraska, from October 21–25, 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 27th Session of the CCRVDF and to address items on the agenda. DATES: The public meeting is scheduled for October 1, 2024, from 2–4 p.m. ET. ADDRESSES: The public meeting will take place via video teleconference only. Documents related to the 27th Session of the CCRVDF will be accessible via the internet at the following address: https://www.fao.org/fao-whocodexalimentarius/meetings/detail/pt/ ?meeting=CCRVDF&session=27. Dr. Jonathan Greene, U.S. Delegate to the 27th Session of the CCRVDF, invites interested U.S. parties to submit their comments electronically to the following email address: Johnathan.greene1@fda.hhs.gov. Registration: Attendees may register to attend the public meeting at the following link: https:// www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/ vJIsdeirqD4pHzJ0pShiJTaIwX bnR8lqyTA. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Aug 09, 2024 Jkt 262001 For further information about the 27th Session of the CCRVDF, contact U.S. Delegate Dr. Jonathan M. Greene, Biologist, Residue Chemistry Team, HFV 151, Division of Human Food Safety, Office of New Animal Drug Evaluation, Center for Veterinary Medicine, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, by email at: Johnathan.greene1@fda.hhs.gov or by phone at (240) 402–4697. For additional information regarding the public meeting, contact the U.S. Codex Office by email at: uscodex@usda.gov. 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 the 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 Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods (CCRVDF) are: (a) to determine priorities for the consideration of residues of veterinary drugs in foods; (b) to recommend maximum levels of such substances; (c) to develop codes of practice as may be required; and, (d) to consider methods of sampling and analysis for the determination of veterinary drug residues in foods. The CCRVDF is hosted by the United States. The United States attends the CCRVDF as a member country of Codex. Issues To Be Discussed at the Public Meeting The following items from the Provisional Agenda for the 27th Session of the CCRVDF will be discussed during the public meeting: • Matters arising from the Codex Alimentarius Commission and its subsidiary bodies • Information on activities of the FAO and WHO and other international organizations relevant to the work of CCRVDF including JECFA • Matters of Interest arising from the Joint FAO/International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Centre • Matters of interest arising from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, formerly OIE), including the Veterinary International Conference on Harmonization (VICH) PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • MRLs for veterinary drugs in foods arising from JECFA98 (2024) • Extrapolation of MRLs for veterinary drugs in foods Æ Extrapolated MRLs for different combinations of compounds/ commodities Æ Other matters related to the extrapolation of MRLs for veterinary drugs in foods to one or more species • Criteria and procedures for the establishment of action levels for unintended and unavoidable carryover of veterinary drugs from feed to food of animal origin • Coordination of work between the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR) and CCRVDF • Priority list of veterinary drugs for evaluation or re-evaluation by JECFA • Other business and future work Public Meeting At the October 1, 2024, 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. Jonathan Greene, U.S. Delegate to the 27th Session of the CCRVDF, at Johnathan.greene1@fda.hhs.gov. Written comments should state that they relate to activities of the 27th Session of the CCRVDF. 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 online 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. 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[FR Doc No: 2024-17820]


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delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency 
statements of organization and functions are examples of documents 
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Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 155 / Monday, August 12, 2024 / 
Notices

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

U.S. Codex Office


Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on 
Fish and Fishery Products

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 11, 2024. 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 36th Session of the Codex Committee on 
Fish and Fishery Products (CCFFP) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission 
(CAC). The 36th Session of the CCFFP will be held through 
correspondence, from October 7-11 and 17, 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 36th 
Session of the CCFFP and to address items on the agenda.

DATES: The public meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2024, from 2-3 
p.m. ET.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will take place via Video Teleconference 
only. Documents related to the 36th Session of the CCFFP will be 
accessible via the internet at the following address: https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/meetings/detail/de/?meeting=CCFFP&session=36.
    Ms. Melissa Abbott, U.S. Delegate to the 36th Session of the CCFFP, 
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 
at the following link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsd-qgqTsiHHGGEd7V1I_Owk1_olTgOh0. After registering, you will receive a 
confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
    For further information about the 36th Session of the CCFFP, 
contact U.S. Delegate, Ms. Melissa Abbott, Center for Food Safety and 
Applied Nutrition, United States Food and Drug Administration, by email 
at: [email protected].or or by phone at (240) 402-1401. For 
additional information 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 Fish and Fishery 
Products (CCFFP) are:
     To elaborate worldwide standards for fresh, frozen 
(including quick frozen), or otherwise processed fish, crustaceans, and 
molluscs.
    The CCFFP is hosted by Norway. The United States attends the CCFFP 
as a member country of Codex.

Issues To Be Discussed at the Public Meeting

    The following items from the Provisional Agenda for the 36th 
Session of the CCFFP will be discussed during the public meeting:
     Matters arising from the Codex Alimentarius Commission and 
its subsidiary bodies
     Information on activities of the FAO and WHO and other 
international organizations relevant to the work of CCFFP
     Proposed amendment of the Standard for Canned Sardines and 
Sardine Type Products (CXS 94-1981)
     Other business

Public Meeting

    At the September 11, 2024, 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 Ms. Melissa Abbott, 
U.S. Delegate to the 36th Session of the CCFFP, at 
[email protected]. Written comments should state that they 
relate to activities of the 36th Session of the CCFFP.

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

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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 August 6, 2024.
Julie A. Chao,
Deputy U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius.
[FR Doc. 2024-17820 Filed 8-9-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3420-3F-P


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