[Federal Register: September 1, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 169)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

 
Feed Safety and Compliance With Animal Protein Prohibited in 
Ruminant Feed Rules Workshop

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of public workshop.

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    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in cooperation with the 
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the 
Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), is announcing a 
public workshop for training regulatory officials and the feed 
industry. The workshop is designed to increase participants' 
understanding of the regulatory changes that affect the feed industry. 
The topics to be discussed relate to feed safety and include the animal 
protein in ruminant feed rule, veterinary feed directives, medicated 
feed good manufacturing practices, feed contamination, and antibiotic 
drug resistance.
    Date and Time: The workshop will be held on September 28, 1999, 
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on September 29, 1999, from 8:30 a.m. to 
3:30 p.m.
    Location: The workshop will be held at the Delta King Hotel, 1000 
Front St., Sacramento, CA, 916-444-5464. Persons needing hotel rooms 
must request the special rate for the AAFCO/CDFA workshop. A special 
rate is available until September 7, 1999.
    Contact: For further information including a registration form: 
Steve Wong, Branch Chief, CDFA, 1220 N St., rm. A-472, Sacramento, CA 
95814-5621, 916-654-0574, FAX 916-653-2407,
    For general information: Karen L. Robles, Food and Drug 
Administration, 801 I St., Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-498-6400, ext. 14.
    Registration: Advanced registration is required. Please register on 
or before September 10, 1999. There is a $50 registration fee which you 
should make payable to the Association of American Feed Control 
Officials (AAFCO). The registration fee will cover the cost of the 
facility. Send your registration fee and completed registration form to 
Feed Safety/BSE Training, c/o CDFA, Attn. Office Supervisor, Feed 
Inspection Program, 1220 N St., rm. A-472, Sacramento, CA 95814-5621. 
Space is limited, therefore, you are encouraged to register early.
    If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please 
contact Steve Wong at least 7 days in advance.

    Dated: August 25, 1999.
Margaret M. Dotzel,
Acting Associate Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 99-22680 Filed 8-31-99; 8:45 am]
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