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Updated: 2006-03-01

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U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION   
OFFICE OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS AND
CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY AND APPLIED NUTRITION

Presents via Satellite Broadcast

"FOOD DEFENSE AWARENESS”
(FD171)

CLOSED CAPTIONED

March 29, 2006
1:00 – 4:00 PM ET

(Test Signal: 12:30 PM ET)

This program will focus on the topic of food defense and discuss the importance on integrating food defense awareness and prevention into our daily food safety activities. The program is structured in three segments: a panel discussion between FDA, CDC, State subject-area experts; a segment to visually “transport” viewers to places where you can see and hear about daily food defense activities (farm, transportation, manufacturing and retail); and a live “town hall meeting” expanded discussion on the subject.

This broadcast is being done with the cooperation and support of the following Associations:

Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)
Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)
Association of State and Territorial Health Officers (ASTHO)
Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL)
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE)
National Association of County and City Health Officers (NACCHO)
National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH)
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA)
National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)
United StatesAnimal Health Association (USAHA)

TARGET AUDIENCE: Federal (USDA/FSIS; other), state and local food safety agency personnel and local regulators, members of associations involved in food safety, associations of state and local regulators, consumer’s representatives, and others interested in the topic.

PROGRAM MATERIALS:

Sign In Sheet (PDF pdf icon Size 14 kb)
Participant Form (PDF pdf icon Size 14 kb)

Questions/Guidance Prior to March 29:
E-mail to: ORADLT@ora.fda.gov

PROGRAM VIEWING: IMPORTANT -- All viewing locations should immediately (upon receipt of this announcement) verify that the Galaxy 4R satellite is properly programmed into your local receivers (see technical information attached). If not, contact your local satellite service provider.

This program will be delivered via satellite to any location that has access to a steerable C-band satellite dish. The Technical Information Sheet is attached. For up-to-date technical information (coordinates, updates) visit prior to the broadcast:

http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/ocer/dcm/html/program_calendar.html

VIEWING: Interested field and headquarters viewers are responsible for making viewing room reservations, etc. FDA headquarters will be able to view this program via fiber (PKLN Channel 18: MM2 Channel 40).

IMPORTANT NOTE:

ORA sites are asked to open viewing accommodations to our USDA/FSIS counterparts . A list of ORA-wide viewing capabilities and contact information (downlink and VTC coordinators) is being shared with FSIS.

Reasonable Accommodations: Employees who require reasonable accommodation are advised to follow their District protocol for any assistance they require. Requests for sign language interpretation for this event should be made at (301) 827-4836 or via e-mail at intserv@oc.fda.gov . All requests for reasonable accommodation should be made at least one week before the event. NOTE: This program will be delivered in many formats and the satellite and fiber transmissions will be closed captioned. Technical limitations will not allow the videoconference signal to transmit the closed captioned information.

Via Videoconferencing to ORA Field Locations: NIH-bridge dial-in numbers are attached to this announcement. If your site requires a dial-in number OR will not be using the dial-in provided, please notify the NIH-Bridge (videodesk@list.nih.gov) immediately. (Note: FDA is billed for each dial-in number issued— even if not used .)

Via Audio Only: “Meet-Me” Conference Call dial-in information is attached.

OTHER (FDA ONLY): Participants time spent viewing this program should be reported into the appropriate Operation code and PAC number 03R845.

SUBSEQUENT VIEWING: All sites are urged to videotape this program locally.

A copy of this program (DVD and VHS) will be available in the ORA-U lending library. For loan information, e-mail ORADLT@ora.fda.gov

FDA plans to archive this program for access via Internet at a later date. Please visit our website in May for up-to-date information: http://www.fda.gov/ora/training/Satellite/satmain.htm


SATELLITE TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DATE: March 29, 2006
TEST TIME: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. MT
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. PT
PROGRAM TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CT
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. MT
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. PT
SATELLITE TROUBLE NUMBER: 1-888-626-8730
Q&A NUMBER: 1-800-527-1401
FAX Q & A NUMBER: 1-888-361-4011

 

Analog C-Band: Galaxy 4R/ 8     99 degrees West
Transponder 8 Polarization Vertical Channel
8		 Downlink Freq. 3860 MHz Audio 6.2/6.8


IMPORTANT SATELLITE INFORMATION TO HELP YOU TUNE IN

  1. Galaxy 4R is located at 99 degrees West . You can possibly find it on the menu of your satellite receiver as “G4”, “G6”, or “G2”. To set up early, you may find the following programming airing on the satellite:

        Channel 15      World Harvest – religious program
        Channel 16      Shepherd’s Chapel – religious program


    Once you establish that you are on the correct satellite, don’t forget to change back to Channel 8 for our program. If you can’t find the above religious programs and you believe you are on Galaxy 4R , you should consider having your satellite system checked out by a professional before our program. More tips about tuning can be found at www.fda.gov/cdrh/ocer/dcm/html/tips_primer.html.
  2. It is very important for you to test your equipment as soon as possible to ensure that it is functioning properly and to see if you can get programming from the satellite we’ll be on. Storms can cause damage and/or move your antenna out of alignment or you may not have your satellite of choice programmed in. Do not wait until test time to discover problems. If you think your dish and/or receiver are malfunctioning or not programmed correctly, have them checked out by a professional well before the program.
  3. The first 5 – 10 minutes of the program test will show “FDATechCenter” over color bars, with a tone sound. After that, there will be a program slate and music. You should both see and hear this information properly in order to be ready for the program.
  4. Although a Troubleshooter will be provided, we cannot guarantee the performance of your equipment.



NIH-BRIDGE VIDEOTELECONFERENCE

(For FDA Use)



If you are not using your dial-in number OR require a dial-in, please contact the NIH Videodesk at videodesk@list.nih.gov

(https://videosched.cit.nih.gov/client/edit.asp?617bfb46-c431-4154-9017-f402a7d75a0a
Conference date: 3/29/2006 at 1:00 PM

The dial in numbers are as follows:
Endpoint Speed Dial in number
FDA/NJ/PARSIPPANY/NEW JERSEY DO 2x64 301-435-4125
FDA/NJ/VOORHEES RESIDENT POST 2x64 301-435-4127
FDA/NY/ALBANY RESIDENT POST 2x64 301-435-4150
FDA/OR/PORTLAND RP 2x64 301-435-4151
FDA/AZ/PHOENIX RESIDENT POST 2x64 301-435-4240
FDA/CA/FDA AT IRVINE 2x64 301-435-4113
FDA/CA/FRESNO RP 2x64 301-435-4112
FDA/CA/OTAY MESA RP 2x64 301-435-4114
FDA/CT/HARTFORD RESIDENT POST 2x64 301-435-4115
FDA/FL/BOCA RATON RESIDENT POST 2x64 301-435-4116
FDA/FL/MIAMI DOMESTIC 2x64 301-435-4117
FDA/FL/MIAMI IMPORT 2x64 301-435-4118
FDA/IL/CHICAGO RP 2x64 301-435-4120
FDA/IL/CHICAGO/CENTRAL RO 2x64 301-435-4119
FDA/IN/INDIANAPOLIS RP 2x64 301-435-4121
FDA/ME/AUGUSTA RP 2x64 301-435-4124
FDA/NJ/N.BRUNSWICK RESIDENT POST 2x64 301-435-4126
FDA/PA/PITTSBURGH RP 2x64 301-435-4152
FDA/PR/AQUADO RP 2x64 301-435-4241
FDA/PR/PONCE RP 2x64 301-435-4153
FDA/TX/EL PASO RP 2x64 301-435-4154
FDA/TX/HOUSTON RESIDENT POST 2x64 301-435-4175
FDA/TX/SAN ANTONIO RESIDENT POST 2x64 301-435-4176
FDA/VT/ESSEX JUNCTION RP 2x64 301-435-4177
FDA/MD/16071 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE/STUDIO 2x64 301-435-4122,
301-435-4123
FDA/AR/ARL 2x64 301-435-4111



Note: The bridge will be accessible 1/2 hour before the call and will end 1/2 hour after the actual call.

  1. Please place your video call as soon after the setup time as possible.
  2. If the connection on your first attempt fails, hang-up, reboot your system, and redial. If still unsuccessful, please call the VIDEODESK on 1-888-NIH-VIDEO (644-8433) or 301-594-VIDEO (8433).
  3. If you have a problem during the conference, after you have already connected, hang-up and wait 20-30 seconds and then redial into the bridge. If that fails, then call for help on the above number.

AUDIO CONFERENCE CALL

(For FDA Use)

USA Toll Free Number: 877-918-3014

Passcode: FOOD

Leader: Bobbie Giganti
For security reasons, the passcode and the leader’s name will be required to join the call.