[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 230 (Tuesday, December 1, 2015)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-30444]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Secretary


Meeting Notice of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, 
Education, and Economics Advisory Board

AGENCY: Research, Education, and Economics, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. App 2, Section 1408 of the National Agricultural Research, 
Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123), and the 
Agricultural Act of 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 
announces a meeting of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, 
Education, and Economics Advisory Board.

DATES: December 16-18, 2015. The public may file written comments 
before or up to January 4, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, 10300 Baltimore 
Avenue, Building 005, Room 020, Beltsville, Maryland 20705. Written 
comments may be sent to: The National Agricultural Research, Extension, 
Education, and Economics Advisory Board Office, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, Room 332A, Jamie L. Whitten Building, Mail Stop 0321, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0321.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Esch, Executive Director or 
Shirley Morgan-Jordan, Program Support Coordinator, National 
Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory 
Board; telephone: (202) 720-3684; fax: (202) 720-6199; or email: 
[email protected] or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Purpose of the Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations on 
the top priorities and policies for food and agricultural research, 
education, extension, and economics. The main focus of this meeting 
will be on the food safety and nutrition programs of the USDA Research, 
Education, and Extension mission area. The Board will also receive 
updates and information pertinent to the research, education, and 
economics activities in USDA. A detailed agenda may be received from 
the contact person identified in this notice.
    Tentative Agenda: On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, an orientation 
session for new members and interested incumbent members will be held 
from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (noon) followed by the full Advisory Board 
convening at 12:00 p.m. (noon) and ending by 5:30 p.m.
    On Thursday, December 17, 2015, the full Advisory Board will 
convene at 8:00 a.m. and adjourn at 5:00 p.m. An evening session will 
be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Greenbelt Marriott at 6400 Ivy Lane, 
Greenbelt, Maryland 20770.
    On Friday, December 18, 2015, the Board will reconvene at 8:00 a.m. 
and adjourn at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
    Public Participation: This meeting is open to the public and any 
interested individuals wishing to attend. Opportunity for public 
comment will be offered at the end of each day of the meeting. To 
attend the meeting and/or make oral statements regarding any items on 
the agenda, you must contact Michele Esch at 202-720-8408; email: 
[email protected] at least 5 business days prior to the meeting. 
Members of the public will be heard in the order in which they sign up 
at the beginning of the meeting. The Chair will conduct the meeting to 
facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Written comments by 
attendees or other interested stakeholders will be welcomed for the 
public record before and up to two weeks following the Board meeting 
(or by close of business Monday, January 4, 2014). All written 
statements must be sent to Michele Esch, Designated Federal Officer and 
Executive Director, National Agricultural Research, Extension, 
Education, and Economics Advisory Board, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, Room 332A, Jamie L. Whitten Building, Mail Stop 0321,1400 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0321; or email: 
[email protected]. All statements will become a part of the 
official record of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, 
Education, and Economics Advisory Board and will be kept on file for 
public review in the Research, Education, and Economics Advisory Board 
Office.

    Done at Washington, DC, this 24th day of November 2015.
Catherine E. Woteki,
Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics, Chief Scientist, 
USDA.
[FR Doc. 2015-30444 Filed 11-30-15; 8:45 am]
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