Notice2023-12232
Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board
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June 8, 2023
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Abstract
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing a meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The NOSB assists the USDA in the development of standards for substances to be used in organic production and advises the Secretary of Agriculture on any other aspects of the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA).
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 110 (Thursday, June 8, 2023)]
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[FR Doc No: 2023-12232]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-NOP-23-0026]
Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
amended, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA), is announcing a meeting of the National Organic
Standards Board (NOSB). The NOSB assists the USDA in the development of
standards for substances to be used in organic production and advises
the Secretary of Agriculture on any other aspects of the implementation
of the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA).
DATES: An in-person meeting will be held October 24-26, 2023, from
10:00 a.m. to approximately 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) each day and we
plan to include a broadcast meeting virtually. The NOSB will hear oral
public comments via webinars on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, and
Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m.
ET. The deadline to submit written comments and/or sign up for oral
comment at either the webinar or in-person is 11:59 p.m. ET, September
28, 2023.
Public Comments: Comments should address specific topics noted on
the meeting agenda.
Written Comments: Written public comments will be accepted on or
before 11:59 p.m. ET on September 28, 2023, via <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> (Doc. No. AMS-NOP-23-0026). Comments submitted
after this date will be added to the public comment docket, but Board
members may not have adequate time to consider those comments prior to
making recommendations. NOP strongly prefers comments be submitted
electronically. However, written comments may also be submitted (i.e.,
postmarked) via mail to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT by or before the deadline.
Oral Comments: The NOSB will hear oral public comments via webinars
on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, and Thursday, October 19, 2023, from
12:00 p.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. ET. Each commenter wishing to
address the Board must pre-register by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 28,
2023, and can register for only one speaking slot. Instructions for
registering and participating in the webinars can be found at <a href="https://www.ams.usda.gov/event/national-organic-standards-board-nosb-meeting-providence-ri">https://www.ams.usda.gov/event/national-organic-standards-board-nosb-meeting-providence-ri</a>.
ADDRESSES: The in-person meeting will take place at Marriott Providence
Downtown, One Orms Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02904, United
States and will be broadcast virtually. Virtual webinars may be
accessed via the internet and/or phone. Detailed information pertaining
to the webinar and in-person meeting, including virtual viewing
options, can be found at <a href="https://www.ams.usda.gov/event/national-organic-standards-board-nosb-meeting-providence-ri">https://www.ams.usda.gov/event/national-organic-standards-board-nosb-meeting-providence-ri</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Michelle Arsenault, Advisory
Committee Specialist, National Organic Standards Board, USDA-AMS-NOP,
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 2642-S, STOP 0268, Washington, DC
20250-0268; Phone: (202) 997-0115; Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ddb3b2aebf9da8aeb9bcf3bab2ab"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4826273b2a083d3b2c29662f273e">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 10 and 7 U.S.C. 6518(e), as amended, AMS
is announcing a meeting of the NOSB. The NOSB makes recommendations to
USDA about whether substances should be allowed or prohibited in
organic production and/or handling, assists in the development of
standards for organic production, and advises the Secretary on other
aspects of the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act, 7
U.S.C. 6501 et seq. NOSB is holding a public meeting to discuss and
vote on proposed recommendations to USDA, to obtain updates from the
USDA National Organic Program (NOP) on issues pertaining to organic
agriculture, and to receive comments from the organic community. The
meeting is open to the public. Registration is only required to sign up
for oral comments. All meeting documents and instructions for
participating will be available on the AMS website at <a href="https://www.ams.usda.gov/event/national-organic-standards-board-nosb-meeting-providence-ri">https://www.ams.usda.gov/event/national-organic-standards-board-nosb-meeting-providence-ri</a>.
Please check the website periodically for updates. Meeting topics
will encompass a wide range of issues, including substances petitioned
for addition to, or removal from, the National List of Allowed and
Prohibited Substances (National List), substances on the National List
that are under sunset review, and guidance on organic policies.
Meeting Accommodations: The meeting hotel is compliant with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, and the USDA provides reasonable
accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If
you are a person requiring reasonable accommodation, please make
requests in advance for sign language interpretation, assistive
listening devices, or other reasonable accommodation to the person
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Determinations for
reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Dated: June 2, 2023.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-12232 Filed 6-7-23; 8:45 am]
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