Category: General oversight
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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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Follow-up: BCFIRB to B.C. Milk Marketing Board — Quota management in the dairy industry
BCFIRB reaffirmed 2005 Specialty Review principles on active farming, LIFO, and 10/10/10 transfer rules to prevent quota flipping. The Milk Board was invited to propose improvements.
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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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National Association of Agri-Food Supervisory Agencies — Supervisory Principles
Summary of NAASA’s guiding principles for supervisory agencies, to ensure that commodity boards and other agencies operate strategically, accountably and effectively.
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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.
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Decision: BCFIRB — Approval of BCEMB Quota Distribution Policy
BCFIRB provides prior approval for the B.C. Egg Marketing Board’s Quota Distribution Policy.