[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 56 (Thursday, March 22, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 16032]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-7263]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. 00-113-2]


Public Meeting; Veterinary Biologics

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This is the second notice to producers of veterinary 
biological products, product users, and other interested persons that 
we are holding our tenth public meeting to discuss regulatory and 
policy issues related to the manufacture, distribution, and use of 
veterinary biological products. This notice includes information on the 
agenda, as well as on the place, dates, and times of the meeting. It 
also indicates a contact person for obtaining registration forms, 
lodging information, and copies of the agenda.

DATES: The public meeting will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 
10 and 11, 2001, from 8 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m. each day.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held in the Scheman Building at 
the Iowa State Center, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning 
registration and agenda topics, contact Ms. Kathy Clark, Center for 
Veterinary Biologics, Veterinary Services, APHIS, 510 South 17th 
Street, Suite 104, Ames, IA 50010-8197; phone (515) 232-5785; fax (515) 
232-7120; or e-mail [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service (APHIS) has previously announced that it is scheduling the 
tenth public meeting on veterinary biologics in Ames, IA, on April 10 
and 11, 2001 (see 65 FR 69729, Docket No. 00-113-1). In that notice, 
APHIS requested that interested persons submit suggestions for agenda 
topics. Based on the submissions received and on other considerations, 
the agenda for the tenth public meeting includes, but is not limited 
to, the following:
     International harmonization;
     Labeling;
     Animal care;
     Target animal safety;
     Duration of immunity/efficacy; and
     Updates on current topics of interest.
    In addition to the above topics, we will also hold a breakout 
session to discuss rabies vaccine testing. During the ``open 
discussion'' portion of the meeting, attendees will have the 
opportunity to present their views on any matter concerning the APHIS 
veterinary biologics program. Comments may be either impromptu or 
prepared. Persons wishing to make a prepared statement should indicate 
their intention to do so at the time of registration by indicating the 
subject of their remarks and the approximate amount of time they would 
like to speak. APHIS welcomes and encourages the presentation of 
comments at the meeting.
    Registration forms, lodging information, and copies of the agenda 
for the tenth public meeting maybe obtained from the person listed 
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. This information is also 
accessible on the world wide web at the following address: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/cvb.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 20th day of March 2001.
Craig A. Reed,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 01-7263 Filed 3-21-01; 8:45 am]
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