Notice2021-13504
Solicitation of Nominations for Members of the USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee
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June 25, 2021
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Abstract
The Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee). The Advisory Committee meets no less than once annually to advise AMS on the programs and services it delivers under the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA). Meetings are held virtually or in a hybrid style with participants having a choice whether to attend in person or virtually. Recommendations by the Advisory Committee help AMS better meet the needs of its customers who operate in a dynamic and changing marketplace.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 120 (Friday, June 25, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33633-33634]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-13504]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-FGIS-21-0018]
Solicitation of Nominations for Members of the USDA Grain
Inspection Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice to solicit nominees.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing
Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the
USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee). The
Advisory Committee meets no less than once annually to advise AMS on
the programs and services it delivers under the U.S. Grain Standards
Act (USGSA). Meetings are held virtually or in a hybrid style with
participants having a choice whether to attend in person or virtually.
Recommendations by the Advisory Committee help AMS better meet the
needs of its customers who operate in a dynamic and changing
marketplace.
DATES: AMS will consider nominations received by August 9, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Submit nominations for the Advisory Committee by completing
Form AD-755 and sending it by email to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4e052b202a3c2f600d60052227202b0e3b3d2a2f60292138"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cf84aaa1abbdaee18ce184a3a6a1aa8fbabcabaee1a8a0b9">[email protected]</span></a>.
Form AD-755 may be obtained via USDA's website: <a href="https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/facas-advisory-councils/giac">https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/facas-advisory-councils/giac</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kendra Kline, Telephone: (202) 690-
2410 or email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#044f616a6076652a472a4f686d6a6144717760652a636b72"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8bc0eee5eff9eaa5c8a5c0e7e2e5eecbfef8efeaa5ece4fd">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As required by section 21 of the USGSA (7
U.S.C. 87j), as amended, the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary)
established the Advisory Committee on September 29, 1981, to provide
advice to the AMS Administrator on implementation of the USGSA. As
specified in the USGSA, no
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member may serve successively for more than 2 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). While members of the Advisory Committee serve without
compensation, USDA reimburses them 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 USDA website at: <a href="https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/facas-advisory-councils/giac">https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/facas-advisory-councils/giac</a>.
The grain industry that utilizes Official Inspection and Weighing
services for barley, canola, corn, flaxseed, oats, rye, soybeans,
sorghum, sunflower seed, triticale, wheat, and mixed grain is diverse.
AMS is seeking nominations for the Advisory Committee that will reflect
the diversity of the grain industry, including, but not limited to,
grain producers, processors, handlers, merchandisers, consumers,
exporters, and scientists. Therefore, when making recommendations for
appointments, the industry must consider the diversity of the
population served and the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the
members to serve a diverse population.
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.
Final selection of Advisory Committee members is made by the
Secretary.
Dated: June 16, 2021.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-13504 Filed 6-24-21; 8:45 am]
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