[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 216 (Tuesday, November 10, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57991-57992]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-26922]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration


Solicitation of Nominations for Members of the USDA Grain 
Inspection Advisory Committee

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

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ACTION: Notice to solicit nominees.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Grain Inspection, 
Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is seeking nominations 
for individuals to serve on the USDA 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 (USGSA). 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 January 11, 2010.

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 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.
    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. USDA 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 five members and eight alternate members 
whose terms will expire in March 2010.
    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.

J. Dudley Butler,
Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration.
[FR Doc. E9-26922 Filed 11-9-09; 8:45 am]
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