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Task Forces


Hydroponic and Aquaponic Task Force AMS is seeking nominations for a task force to explore hydroponic and aquaponic production practices and their alignment with USDA organic regulations. The objective of the task force will be to gather input from a diverse group of stakeholders and industry experts and produce a final report, expected in the Spring of 2016. The task force will report to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The deadline for nominations is May 8, 2015. Call for Nominations Federal Register Notice – Deadline: May 8, 2015 Call for Nominations Press Release Organic Pet Food Task Force Members NOSB Pet Food Task Force Interim Report (PDF) For Public Comment: NOSB Pet Food Task Force Interim Report (PDF) NOSB Pet Food Task Force Initial Report, as amended September 9, 2006 (PDF) Appendix to Initial Report: Draft Guidance on Labels (PDF) Organic Pet Food: NOSB Final Recommendation, November 2008 (PDF)
Aquatic Animals Task Force: Aquaculture Working Group Members REPORT with FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS 10-11-10 (3) For Public Comment: Aquaculture Working Group Interim Final Report (PDF) Aquaculture Working Group Interim Final Report (PDF) For Public Comment: Supplement to NOSB Aquaculture Working Group Interim Final Report (Bivalve molluscs) (PDF) Supplement to NOSB Aquaculture Working Group Interim Final Report (Bivalve molluscs) (PDF) Revised NOSB Aquaculture Working Group Report (Bivalve mollusks) In Response to Public Comment (PDF) National Organic Aquaculture Working Group White Paper 05-24-05 (PDF) Aquatic Animals Task Force: National Organic Standards Board Response/Recommendations March 2007 Final Recommendation on Aquaculture (PDF) March 2008 Recommendation on Farmed Aquatic Plants (PDF) November 2008 Final Recommendation on Aquaculture on Fish Feed & Related Issues (PDF) November 2008 Final Recommendation on Aquaculture on Net Pens & Related Issues (PDF) November 2009 Final Recommendation on Bivalves and Molluscan Shellfish November 2009 (PDF)


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Last Modified Date: 03/10/2015