[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 232 (Tuesday, December 2, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 73242]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-28532]


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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, 
Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) Grain Inspection Advisory 
Committee (Advisory Committee). The Advisory Committee meets twice 
annually to advise the GIPSA Administrator on the programs and services 
that GIPSA 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: December 16, 2008, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and December 17, 2008, 8 
a.m. to 1 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The Advisory Committee meeting will take place at the Hilton 
Kansas City Airport, 8801 NW., 112th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 
64153.
    Requests to orally address the Advisory Committee during 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: Terri L. Henry by phone at (202) 205-
8281 or by e-mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to 
provide advice to the GIPSA Administrator with respect to the 
implementation of the U.S. Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 71 et seq.). 
Information about the Advisory Committee is available on the GIPSA Web 
site at http://www.gipsa.usda.gov. Under the section, ``I Want To * * 
*,'' select ``Learn about the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee.''
    The agenda will include a review of GIPSA's 2008 Operations 
(domestic and export operations), an update of GIPSA's international 
programs, an overview of GIPSA's technical training programs, a 
discussion on sorghum odor line validation and future technology, an 
update of GIPSA-sponsored research, the use of contracts for export 
services (pilot summary and next steps), a discussion on GIPSA's 
quality management programs (managing the official system in the 
future), and GIPSA's financial status.
    For a copy of the agenda please contact Terri L. Henry by phone at 
(202) 205-8281 or by e-mail at [email protected].
    Public participation will be limited to written statements unless 
permission is received from the Committee Chairperson 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 L. Henry at the telephone number listed above.

Gary McBryde,
Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 
Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-28532 Filed 12-1-08; 8:45 am]
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