96-30961. Public Meeting; Veterinary Biologics

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 235 (Thursday, December 5, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 64499]
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[FR Doc No: 96-30961]


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Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 235 / Thursday, December 5, 1996 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. 96-086-1]


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 of veterinary biological products, 
product users, and other interested persons that we will be holding the 
seventh annual public meeting to discuss regulatory and policy issues 
related to the manufacture, distribution, and use of veterinary 
biological products. The agenda for this year's meeting is being 
planned and suggestions for topics of general interest to producers and 
other interested persons are requested.

PLACE, DATES, AND TIME OF MEETING: The meeting will be held in the 
Scheman Building at the Iowa State Center, Ames, IA, on Tuesday, April 
15, and Wednesday, April 16, 1997, from 8 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m. 
each day.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on agenda 
topics contact Dr. Frank Tang, Center for Veterinary Biologics, 
Licensing and Policy Development, Veterinary Services, APHIS, Suite 
5B48, 4700 River Road Unit 148, Riverdale, MD 20737-1237, (301) 734-
4833, FAX [phone], or e-mail [e-mail]. For 
registration information contact Ms. Kay Wessman, Center for Veterinary 
Biologics, Inspections and Compliance, Veterinary Services, APHIS, 223 
South Walnut, Ames, IA 50010, [phone], FAX [phone], or e-
mail [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service (APHIS) holds an annual public meeting on veterinary biologics 
in Ames, IA. The meeting provides an opportunity for the exchange of 
information between APHIS representatives, producers of veterinary 
biological products, and interested persons on issues of common 
concern. APHIS is in the process of planning the agenda for the seventh 
annual public meeting on veterinary biological products to be held in 
Ames, IA, on April 15-16, 1997.
    As yet, the agenda for the meeting is not complete. APHIS is 
seeking suggestions for meeting topics from producers, product users, 
and the interested public before finalizing the agenda. Topics that 
have been suggested include: (1) The Center for Veterinary Biologics; 
(2) program updates; (3) regulatory reform; (4) quality assurance 
initiatives; and (5) postmarketing surveillance.
    Consistent with efforts to reinvent government and to improve how 
programs are delivered, we would like to invite licensed producers of 
veterinary biological products, product users, and other interested 
persons to present their ideas and suggestions concerning the 
licensing, manufacturing, testing, and distribution of veterinary 
biologics.
    Please submit, on or before January 15, 1997, proposed titles for 
such presentations, the name(s) of the presenter(s), the approximate 
amount of time that will be needed for presentation(s), and any 
additional suggested meeting topics (for both breakout and general 
sessions) 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 29th day of November 1996.
A. Strating,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 96-30961 Filed 12-4-96; 8:45 am]
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