[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 246 (Thursday, December 22, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 93887-93888]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-30849]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service


Nominations Open for the Vacancies on the National Advisory 
Council on Maternal, Infant and Fetal Nutrition

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA.

ACTION: Nominations open for the vacancies on the National Advisory 
Council on Maternal, Infant and Fetal Nutrition.

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SUMMARY: FNS is seeking nominations for 9 vacancies on the National 
Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant and Fetal Nutrition (Council). The 
Council is composed of 24 members. Members of the Council from outside 
USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are 
appointed for 3-year terms. State and local officials may serve only 
during their official tenure. Parent participants are appointed for 2-
year terms. Members appointed from USDA and HHS serve at the pleasure 
of their respective Secretaries.
    The Council studies the operation of the Special Supplemental 
Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), and related 
programs such as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). 
Categories of membership are specified by law. To ensure a balance of 
differing views, Council members are drawn from Federal, State and 
local governments, industry, and organizations with a common interest 
in the management of WIC and CSFP, including parent participants in 
both programs. The vacant positions include:

State CSFP Director

    The individual responsible for administering the CSFP at the State 
level. Has operational knowledge about all aspects of CSFP management.

State WIC Program Fiscal Director

    The individual responsible for the administration and monitoring of 
WIC grants at the State and local levels. This includes monitoring 
compliance of State and local budgets and expenditures with fiscal 
policies and procedures

Local WIC Program Project Director in an Urban Area

    The individual responsible for implementing Federal and State 
policy guidelines and administering the WIC Program at the local level 
in an urban area. Has operational knowledge about all aspects of the 
WIC Program, including policy, grants management, accounting systems, 
and computer systems.

Local CSFP Project Director

    The individual responsible for administering the CSFP at the local 
level. Has operational knowledge about all aspects of CSFP management.

CSFP Parent Participant

    A pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman, or the parent/
guardian of an infant and/or child participating in CSFP.

Pediatrician

    A physician specializing in the development, care and diseases of 
children.

Obstetrician

    A physician specializing in obstetrics, i.e., the care of women 
during and after pregnancy.

Expert in Alcohol Education and Prevention

    An individual experienced in alcohol abuse education and 
prevention, especially in the areas of screening, counseling and 
referring for treatment of pregnant and postpartum women.

Expert in Breastfeeding Promotion

    An individual who has education and training in the skills and 
techniques of breastfeeding.
    Section 17(k) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, as amended (42 
U.S.C. 1786), mandates the Council and authorizes the Secretary of 
Agriculture to appoint its members. The White House Liaison Office is 
responsible for vetting every candidate who applies for membership to 
the Council. In order to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture 
to serve on a board, council or committee, each applicant must clear 
all stages of the vetting process. Vetting is a comprehensive personal 
and professional background investigation that specifically includes, 
but is not limited to, an analysis of each candidate's criminal 
history, bankruptcy filings, liens and judgments, affiliations and 
associations, lobbyist status, and prior involvement with USDA.
    This process is used to ensure that the finest candidates are 
selected to represent the interests of the United States Department of 
Agriculture. Individuals and organizations who wish to nominate experts 
for this or any other USDA advisory committee should submit a letter to 
the Secretary listing these individuals' names and business address, 
phone, and email contact information. These individuals may be 
contacted now or in the future to determine their interest in serving 
as a committee member.
    Candidates who wish to be considered for membership on the Council 
should submit a USDA ``Application for Advisory Committee Membership'' 
(Form AD-755) application form and resume to the Secretary of 
Agriculture. Cover letters should be addressed to the Secretary of 
Agriculture. All nomination materials should be mailed in a single, 
complete package and postmarked by January 23, 2017 to: Thomas Vilsack, 
Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400

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Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC, 20250 at the attention of 
Robin Young, DFO, USDA/FNS/SFPD. The application form and more 
information about advisory committees can be found at http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=advisory_committees.xml.
    FNS has special interest in ensuring that women, minority groups, 
and individuals with disabilities are adequately represented on these 
advisory committees. We encourage and welcome nominations for qualified 
candidates.

    Dated: December 15, 2016.
Audrey Rowe,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-30849 Filed 12-21-16; 8:45 am]
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