[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 22, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 67542]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-19782]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration


Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of advisory committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this 
constitutes notice of the upcoming meeting of the Grain Inspection 
Advisory Committee. The Grain Inspection Advisory Committee meets twice 
annually to advise GIPSA on the programs and services we deliver under 
the U.S. Grain Standards Act. Recommendations by the committee help us 
to better meet the needs of our customers who operate in a dynamic and 
changing marketplace.

DATES: December 12 , 7:30 a.m. to 5p.m.; and December 13, 2006, 7:30 
a.m. to 1 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The Advisory Committee meeting will take place at the 
Marriott at Metro Center, 775 12th Street NW., Washington, DC 20005.
    Requests to address the Advisory Committee at the meeting or 
written comments may be sent to: Administrator, GIPSA, U.S. Department 
of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 3601, Washington, 
DC 20250-3601. Requests and comments may also be Faxed to (202) 690-
2755.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Terri Henry, (202) 205-8281 or by 
e-mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to 
provide advice to the Administrator of the Grain Inspection, Packers 
and Stockyards Administration with respect to the implementation of the 
U.S. Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 71 et seq.). Relevant information 
about the Advisory Committee is available on the GIPSA Web site. Go to 
http://www.gisa.usda.gov and under the section ?I Want To * * *?, click 
on ?Learn about the Advisory Committee.?
    The agenda will include an update on the agency's finances, update 
on agency succession plan, use of third-party contracting, central 
monitoring, international activities, impact of ethanol industry on 
agency operations, and liberty link rice.
    For a copy of the agenda please contact Terri Henry, (202) 205-8281 
or by e-mail [email protected].
    Public participation will be limited to written statements, unless 
permission is received from the Committee Chairman to orally address 
the Advisory Committee. The meeting will be open to the public.
    Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of 
communication of program information or related accommodations should 
contact Terri Henry, at the telephone number listed above.

David R. Shipman,
Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 
Administration.
[FR Doc. E6-19782 Filed 11-21-06; 8:45 am]
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