[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 188 (Friday, September 26, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 55812]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-22675]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration


Solicitation of Nominations for Members of the Grain Inspection 
Advisory Committee

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

ACTION: Notice to solicit nominees.

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SUMMARY: The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration 
(GIPSA) is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the Grain 
Inspection Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee). The Advisory 
Committee meets twice annually to advise GIPSA on the programs and 
services it delivers under the U.S. Grain Standards Act. 
Recommendations by the Advisory Committee help GIPSA better meet the 
needs of its customers who operate in a dynamic and changing 
marketplace.

DATES: GIPSA will consider nominations received by November 25, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations for the Advisory Committee by completing 
form AD-755. Nominations may be submitted by:
     E-Mail: [email protected].
     Mail: Terri Henry, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Ave., 
SW., Room 1633-S, Stop 3642, Washington, DC 20250-3642.
     Fax: (202) 690-2173.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Terri Henry, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 
Independence Ave., SW., Room 1633-S, Stop 3642, Washington, DC 20250-
3642.
     Internet: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the 
online instructions for submitting comments.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As required by section 21 of the United 
States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) (7 U.S.C. 87j) as amended, the 
Secretary of Agriculture established the Grain Inspection Advisory 
Committee on September 29, 1981, to provide advice to the GIPSA 
Administrator on implementation of the USGSA. The current authority for 
the Advisory Committee expires on September 30, 2015. As specified in 
the USGSA, each member's term is 3 years and no member may serve 
successive terms.
    As required by the USGSA, the Advisory Committee consists of 15 
members, appointed by the Secretary, who represent the interests of 
grain producers, processors, handlers, merchandisers, consumers, 
exporters, and scientists with expertise in research related to the 
policies in section 2 of the USGSA (7 U.S.C. 74). Members of the 
Advisory Committee serve without compensation. GIPSA may reimburse 
members for travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, 
for travel away from their homes or regular places of business in 
performance of Advisory Committee service (see 5 U.S.C. 5703).
    A list of current Advisory Committee members and other relevant 
information are available on the GIPSA Web site at http://www.gipsa.usda.gov. Under the section ``I Want To * * *'' select 
``Learn about the Advisory Committee.''
    GIPSA is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the 
Advisory Committee to replace six members and three alternate members 
whose terms will expire in March 2009.
    Persons interested in serving on the Advisory Committee or 
nominating another individual to serve, may contact: Terri L. Henry by 
telephone at 202-205-8281, by fax at 202-690-2173, or by electronic 
mail at [email protected] to request Form AD-755. Form AD-755 may 
also be obtained via GIPSA's Web site at http://www.gipsa.usda.gov. 
Under the section ``I Want To * * *'' select ``Learn about the Advisory 
Committee,'' then select Form AD-755. Nominations are open to all 
individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national 
origin, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, or sexual 
orientation. To ensure that recommendations of the Advisory Committee 
take into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the USDA, 
membership shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals with 
demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with 
disabilities.
    The final selection of Advisory Committee members and alternates is 
made by the Secretary of Agriculture.

James E. Link,
Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-22675 Filed 9-25-08; 8:45 am]
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