Category: General oversight
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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.
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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.
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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 Egg Industry Advisory Committee — Review of BCEMB proposed allocation policy
BCFIRB acknowledges receipt of the Egg Industry Advisory Committee’s June 12, 2015 letter regarding the BCEMB’s proposed allocation policy. BCFIRB confirms that the letter was reviewed as part of its prior approval considerations, and a decision will be issued to BCEMB.
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Directive: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Governance and oversight expectations regarding biosecurity audits
BCFIRB outlines expectations for the poultry boards regarding transparency and public confidence in biosecurity audits. The boards’ responses to information requests did not meet these expectations. A meeting will be arranged to review governance requirements and supervisory expectations.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Broiler Hatching Egg Commission — Disposition of funds received from transfer of quota to Ontario
BCFIRB outlines the acceptable use and management of the Ontario Reserve Fund by the BCBHEC. BCFIRB reaffirms that the fund must be used for industry improvement, with prior approval for expenditures and adherence to good accounting practices. BCFIRB recommends BCBHEC review the fund distribution plan using a SAFETI approach.
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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act
BCFIRB outlines amendments to the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act following the royal assent of Bill 23. The amendments clarify board authorities on biosecurity, insurance, and administrative penalties, and BCFIRB sets expectations for boards to follow principles-based regulation.