[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 154 (Friday, August 8, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 46236]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-18276]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Office of the Under Secretary, Research, Education, and 
Economics; Notice of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st 
Century Agriculture Meeting

AGENCY: Agricultural Research Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. App. 2, the United States Department of Agriculture announces a 
meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century 
Agriculture (AC21).

DATES: The meeting dates are August 26, 2008, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 
August 27, 2008, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Waugh Auditorium, USDA Economic Research Service, Third 
Floor, South Tower, 1800 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20036.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Schechtman, Telephone (202) 
720-3817.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The twentieth meeting of the AC21 has been 
scheduled for August 26-27, 2008. The AC21 consists of members 
representing the biotechnology industry, farmers, commodity processors 
and shippers, livestock handlers, environmental and consumer groups, 
and academic researchers. In addition, representatives from the 
Departments of Commerce, Health and Human Services, and State, and the 
Environmental Protection Agency, the Office of the United States Trade 
Representative, and the National Association of State Departments of 
Agriculture serve as ``ex officio'' members. At this meeting, the 
committee will continue its consideration of governance issues in the 
oversight of genetically engineered animals, with an emphasis on food 
animals intended for food or non-food uses. Background information 
regarding the work of the AC21 will be available on the USDA Web site 
at http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?navid=BIOTECH&parentnav=AGRICULTURE&navtype=RT.
    Requests to make oral presentations at the meeting may be sent to 
Michael Schechtman, Designated Federal Official, Office of the Deputy 
Secretary, USDA, 202 B Jamie L. Whitten Federal Building, 12th Street 
and Jefferson Drive, SW., Washington, DC 20250, Telephone (202) 720-
3817; Fax (202) 690-4265; e-mail [email protected]. On 
August 26, 2008, if time permits, reasonable provision will be made for 
oral presentations of no more than five minutes each in duration. 
Written requests to make oral presentations at the meeting must be 
received by the contact person identified herein at least three 
business days before the meeting. The meeting will be open to the 
public, but space is limited. If you would like to attend the meetings, 
you must register by contacting Ms. Dianne Fowler at (202) 720-4074, by 
fax at (202) 720-3191 or by e-mail at [email protected] at 
least five business days prior to the meeting. Please provide your 
name, title, business affiliation, address, and telephone and fax 
numbers when you register. If you require a sign language interpreter 
or other special accommodation due to disability, please indicate those 
needs at the time of registration.

    Dated: July 30, 2008.
Jeremy Stump,
Senior Advisor to the Secretary for International and Homeland Security 
Affairs and Biotechnology.
[FR Doc. E8-18276 Filed 8-7-08; 8:45 am]
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