Industry: Table egg
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Notification: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Working with the Lobbyists Registration Act
BCFIRB’s letter to general managers outlines its understanding of the Lobbyists Registration Act’s impact on its statutory mandates and clarifies that regulated marketing boards and commissions do not need to register as lobbyists when communicating with BCFIRB regarding statutory mandates. However, boards must assess registration requirements in other contexts.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Expectations for quota distribution approval
BCFIRB outlines its expectations for the BCEMB regarding prior approval of quota distribution under the B.C. Egg Marketing Scheme. The directive emphasizes comprehensive analysis, stakeholder consultation, and addressing outstanding issues, while adhering to SAFETI principles and ensuring quota management supports industry growth and development.
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Response: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Feedback on June 11, 2013 Meeting Presentation
BCFIRB acknowledges the BCEMB’s presentation on industry strengths and challenges, noting its effectiveness in providing information and fostering dialogue. BCFIRB highlights the importance of system efficiencies and cost reduction amid increasing import competition and commends BCEMB’s efforts in stakeholder consultation and addressing public perception.
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Decision: BCFIRB — Prior Approval Review of the BCEMB’s 2010 New Producer Program Lottery Recommendations
Decision on the B.C. Egg Marketing Board’s recommendations for its New Producer Program lottery, following a joint review of the program’s first lottery draw.
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Decision: Prior Approval Review of the British Columbia Egg Marketing Board 2010 Quota Distribution Policy
BCFIRB provides prior approval for the BCEMB 2010 Quota Distribution Policy, approving a 3.46% pro-rata increase for existing producers and directing a total of 18,000 layers be allocated to the New Producer Program.
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Letter: BCFIRB to Supply Managed Boards — Quota management issues and new entrant collateral
BCFIRB raises concerns that the declining quota transfer assessment (established during the Specialty Review) is harming new entrants’ ability to use quota as collateral.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — New Producer Program Rules
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s revised New Producer Program Rules, subject to supervisory directions and requested clarifications. The rules aim to facilitate new entrants into the egg industry, addressing specialty and regional market needs through a lottery-based system.
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Cover letter: BCFIRB to BCEMB — Decision on New Producer Program Rules
B.C. Farm Industry Review Board issues its final decision to the B.C. Egg Marketing Board regarding the proposed New Producer Program Rules following a supervisory review.
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Decision: BCFIRB to Materi — Special circumstances application for quota allocation
Decision on a special circumstances application for a BCEMB quota allotment, submitted during BCFIRB’s review of the New Entrant Program.
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Decision: BCFIRB to Driesen — Special circumstances application for quota allocation
Decision denying a special circumstances application for a BCEMB new entrant quota allocation, requested during BCFIRB’s review of the New Entrant Program Rules.