[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 80 (Thursday, April 24, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 22128]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-8902]


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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: May 13, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and May 14, 2008, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The Advisory Committee meeting will take place at the 
Minneapolis Marriott City Center, 30 South Seventh Street, Minneapolis, 
Minnesota 55402.
    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-
2173.

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.gipsa.usda.gov and under the section ``I Want To * * *,'' 
click on ``Learn about the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee.''
    The agenda will include discussions about the agency's financial 
status, the Agency's work in assessing wheat functionality, the 
Agency's work to capture first-point-of sale grading quality data via 
the Farm Gate Quality assessments; the status of export services 
contracts; a collaborative inspector training program; international 
trade issues; FGISonline, GIPSA's initiative to bring modernized 
business operations to the web to better serve our customers; and 
centralization of oversight programs.
    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.

James E. Link,
Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-8902 Filed 4-23-08; 8:45 am]
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