Category: General oversight
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Update: BCFIRB to B.C. Chicken Marketing Board and Primary Poultry Processors Association — Proposed amendments to Schedule “B” Operating Agreement
BCFIRB outlines the current status of the proposed amendments to the Schedule “B” Operating Agreement and the supervisory review update. BCFIRB expresses concerns about systemic governance and decision-making issues affecting chicken supply management and requests input from BC signatories on potential options for future engagement.
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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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Request: BCFIRB to B.C. Turkey Marketing Board — Further clarification on quota transfer assessment amendment proposal
BCFIRB requests the BCTMB to provide further clarification and substantiation on its quota transfer assessment amendment proposal. The board is asked to address concerns regarding stakeholder engagement, process adherence to sound marketing policy, and the impact of transfer assessments on farm inefficiencies and production costs.
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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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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — Milk Marketing Board quota governance review — Graduated Entry Program
BCFIRB affirms that the BCMMB’s Graduated Entrant Program (GEP) rules, as outlined in the May 4, 2015 Notice to Producers, meet the conditions set in BCFIRB’s December 2014 conditional approval decision. The rules address “double dipping” by retracting GEP benefits if exempt family transfers occur within ten years.
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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.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — New Producer Program revisions and quota distribution policy
BCFIRB directs the BCEMB to incorporate a draw into the new entrant process for the New Producer Program and to clearly communicate procedures and criteria. BCFIRB reminds BCEMB that national quota allocation is not the only factor for issuing new licenses.