[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 18180]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-9745]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. 98-026-1]


Public Meeting; Veterinary Biologics

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Advance notice of public meeting and request for agenda topics.

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SUMMARY: This is to notify producers and users of veterinary biological 
products, as well as other interested persons, that we will be holding 
our eighth public meeting to discuss regulatory and policy issues 
related to the manufacture, distribution, and use of veterinary 
biological products. We are in the process of planning the meeting 
agenda, and are requesting suggestions for topics of general interest 
to producers and other interested persons.

PLACE, DATE, AND TIME OF MEETING: The meeting will be held in the 
Scheman Building at the Iowa State Center, Ames, IA, on Wednesday and 
Thursday, September 23 and 24, 1998, from 8 a.m. to approximately 5 
p.m. each day.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on agenda 
topics, contact Dr. Donald C. Randall, Center for Veterinary Biologics, 
Inspection and Compliance, Veterinary Services, APHIS, 510 South 17th 
Street, Suite 104, Ames, IA 50010; phone (515) 232-5785, fax (515) 232-
7120, or e-mail Donald.C.R[email protected]. For registration 
information, contact Ms. Kay Wessman at the same address and fax 
number; phone (515) 323-5785 extension 127; or e-mail 
Mary.K.W[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Since 1989, the Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service (APHIS) has held seven public meetings on veterinary 
biologics in Ames, IA. The meetings provide an opportunity for the 
exchange of information between APHIS representatives, producers and 
users of veterinary biological products, and other interested persons 
on issues of common concern. APHIS is in the process of planning the 
agenda for the eighth such meeting, which will be held September 23 and 
24, 1998.
    As yet, the agenda for the meeting is not complete. Topics that 
have thus far been suggested include: (1) Electronic submission of 
Outlines of Production, forms, and data; (2) international 
harmonization of regulations; (3) naked DNA vaccines; (4) update on in 
vitro testing; and (5) quality assurance. Before finalizing the agenda, 
APHIS is seeking suggestions for additional meeting topics from the 
interested public.
    We would also like to invite interested persons to use this meeting 
to present their ideas and suggestions concerning the licensing, 
manufacturing, testing, and distribution of veterinary biologics.
    On or before May 15, 1998, please submit suggested meeting topics 
(for both breakout and general sessions), as well as proposed 
presentation titles, the name(s) of the presenter(s), and the 
approximate amount of time that will be needed for the presentation(s), 
to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
    After the agenda is finalized, APHIS will announce the schedule in 
the Federal Register.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 7th day of April 1998.
Charles P. Schwalbe,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 98-9745 Filed 4-13-98; 8:45 am]
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