[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 226 (Wednesday, November 23, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 84548-84550]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-28237]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food Safety and Inspection Service

[Docket No. FSIS-2016-0037]


National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection; 
Nominations for Membership

AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice soliciting nominations for membership.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting 
nominations for membership for the National Advisory Committee on Meat 
and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). The full Committee consists of 20 
members, and each person selected is expected to serve a 2-year term. 
The current Committee consists of 17 members, with 4 members retiring. 
USDA is soliciting nominations for seven available positions.

DATES: Nominations, including a cover letter to the Secretary, the 
nominee's typed resume or curriculum vitae, and a completed USDA 
Advisory Committee Membership Background Information form AD-755, must 
be received within December 23, 2016. Self-nominations are welcome.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Natasha Williams, Program Specialist, 
Designated Federal Officer, Office of Outreach, Employee Education and 
Training, Outreach and Partnership Staff, Food Safety and Inspection 
Service, Telephone: 202-690-6531, Fax: (202) 690-6519, Email: 
[email protected], regarding specific questions about the 
Committee or this solicitation. General information about the Committee 
can also be found at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/nacmpi.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 
app. 2, USDA is seeking nominees for membership on the National 
Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). The 
Committee provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary on meat 
and poultry inspection programs, pursuant to sections 7(c), 24, 
301(a)(3), and 301(c) of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 
607(c), 624, 645, 661(a)(3), and 661(c)) and to sections 5(a)(3), 5(c), 
8(b), and 11(e) of the Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 
454(a)(3), 454(c), 457(b), and 460(e)). Nominations for membership are 
being sought from persons representing industry; academia; State and 
local government officials; public health organizations; and consumers 
and consumer organizations. NACMPI is seeking members with knowledge 
and interest in meat and poultry food safety and other FSIS policies. 
Appointments to the Committee will be made by the Secretary of 
Agriculture.
    To ensure that recommendations of the Committee take into account 
the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, membership 
will include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated 
ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. 
It is anticipated that the Committee will meet at least once annually.
    Please note that federally registered lobbyists cannot be 
considered for USDA advisory committee membership. Members can only 
serve on one advisory committee at a time. All nominees will undergo a 
USDA background check.
How To Apply
    To receive consideration for service on the NACMPI, a nominee must 
submit a resume and the USDA Advisory Committee Membership Background 
Information form AD-755. The resume or curriculum vitae must be limited 
to five one-sided pages and should include nominee's educational 
background and expertise. For submissions received that are more than 
five one-sided pages in length, only the first five pages will be 
reviewed. The USDA Advisory Committee Membership Background Information 
form AD-755 is available online at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/forms. The AD-755 will only be considered if it is complete.
    Nomination packages should be accompanied by a resume and AD-755 
form and can be sent by mail to: Natasha Williams, Designated Federal 
Officer; Office of Outreach, Employee Education and Training, Food 
Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., Mail Stop 3778, Patriots Plaza III, Room 9-
265A, Washington, DC 20250, Attention: National Advisory Committee on 
Meat and Poultry Inspection.
Regarding Nominees Who Are Selected
    All members who are associated with colleges and universities will 
be designated as Special Government Employees (SGE) and must complete 
the Office of Government (OGE) 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure 
Report electronically through the USDA online system before rendering 
any advice or before their first meeting. SGEs are required to update 
financial forms yearly. An invitation to fill out the 450 form will be 
sent via email before the NACMPI meeting.
    All members will be reviewed for conflict of interest pursuant to 
18 U.S.C. 208 in relation to specific NACMPI work charges. Advisory 
Committee members serve a two-year term, renewable for two consecutive 
terms.
Additional Public Notification
    Public awareness of all segments of rulemaking and policy 
development is important. Consequently, FSIS will announce this Federal 
Register publication on-line through the FSIS Web page located at: 
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register.
    FSIS also will make copies of this publication available through 
the FSIS Constituent Update, which is used to provide information 
regarding FSIS policies, procedures, regulations, Federal Register 
notices, FSIS public meetings, and other types of information that 
could affect or would be of interest to our constituents and 
stakeholders. The Update is available on the FSIS Web page. Through the 
Web page, FSIS is able to provide information to a much broader, more 
diverse audience. In addition, FSIS offers an email subscription 
service which provides automatic and customized access to selected food 
safety news and information. This service is available at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe. Options range from recalls to export 
information, regulations, directives, and notices. Customers can add or 
delete subscriptions themselves, and have the option to password 
protect their accounts.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
    No agency, officer, or employee of the USDA shall, on the grounds 
of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual 
orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, 
income derived from a public assistance program, or political beliefs, 
exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to 
discrimination any person in the United States under any program or 
activity conducted by the USDA.
How to File a Complaint of Discrimination
    To file a complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program 
Discrimination Complaint Form, which may be accessed online at http://www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2012/Complain_combined_6_8_12.pdf, or write a letter signed by you or your 
authorized representative.
    Send your completed complaint form or letter to USDA by mail, fax, 
or email:
    Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of 
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-9410.
    Fax: (202) 690-7442.
    Email: [email protected].
    Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for 
communication (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.),

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should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

Alfred V. Almanza,
Acting Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2016-28237 Filed 11-22-16; 8:45 am]
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