Industry: Table egg
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Red tape reduction proposal
BCFIRB declines to support BCEMB’s request that the Minister of Agriculture amend the British Columbia Egg Marketing Scheme to remove the requirement for BCFIRB’s prior approval of quota terms and conditions. BCFIRB emphasizes the need for continued oversight to ensure sound marketing policy and public interest considerations are met.
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Letter: BCFIRB to regulated marketing board and commissions — Annual reports, auditor appointment requirements reminder and legislative update
BCFIRB reminds regulated marketing boards and commissions of key governance and reporting requirements, including demonstrating principles-based regulation and the required qualifications for auditors.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Amendments to New Producer Program 2016
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s amendments to its New Producer Program Rules as outlined in Amending Order 015. BCFIRB decides not to prior approve the operational details of the 2016 draw, leaving those decisions to BCEMB, subject to market and policy requirements.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Prior approval request — quota distribution policy
BCFIRB outlines concerns regarding the BCEMB’s request for prior approval of its quota distribution policy. BCFIRB indicates the submission lacks a SAFETI-based decision-making process and a complete rationale, and plans to provide a list of questions for further substantiation before the February 11, 2016 meeting.
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Response: BCFIRB to Agri-Saki Consulting Inc. — Comments on draft mandatory disease insurance review and assessment work plan
BCFIRB outlines its comments on the draft Mandatory Disease Insurance Review and Assessment Work Plan, emphasizing the need for a thorough review of mandatory Notifiable Avian Influenza insurance implementation by poultry boards. BCFIRB declines participation in the steering committee due to its independent decision-making role under the NPMA.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board, B.C. Egg Marketing Board, B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission and B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission — Election rules and procedures — Reminder of review schedule and approval process
BCFIRB reminds the BCMMB, BCCMC, BCBHEC and BCEMB to conduct a full review of their Election Rules and Procedures in 2015. BCFIRB outlines the regulatory requirements and expectations for amendments, including prior approval and publication on their websites.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Mandatory disease insurance review and assessment next steps
BCFIRB outlines the next steps for poultry boards regarding the mandatory disease insurance review and assessment. The poultry boards are reminded of their responsibility to ensure regulatory measures are in place to protect the sector from avian influenza, and BCFIRB emphasizes the importance of a SAFETI-based approach in their decision-making process.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to Ministry of Agriculture — Amendments to NPMA and Poultry Disease Insurance
BCFIRB outlines considerations for proposed amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act, which would authorize boards to implement biosecurity programs, require mandatory insurance and assess penalties. BCFIRB provides procedural information and expectations for boards regarding the August 14, 2014 Order on poultry insurance.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Quota distribution policy for September 2014 national production increase
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s policy to distribute B.C.’s share of the September 2014 national production increase pro-rata to all licensed producers in good standing, subject to conditions. BCEMB must consult with the Egg Industry Advisory Committee and report on quota placement and production.
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCEMB — Prior approval review of the BC Egg Marketing Board Quota Distribution Policy
BCFIRB provides prior approval for the B.C. Egg Marketing Board’s (BCEMB) 2015 Quota Distribution Policy, while also directing the BCEMB to complete reviews of its Quota Exchange and New Producer Program.