Notice2023-06261
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods; Solicit for Membership Nominations
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Published
March 27, 2023
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Agriculture DepartmentFood Safety and Inspection Service
Abstract
On February 6, 2023, the USDA published a notice in the Federal Register soliciting nominations for membership on the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF). In the notice, FSIS stated that the nomination period would close on March 15, 2023. FSIS is extending the nomination period until April 17, 2023, to provide interested persons with additional time to submit their nomination packages.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 58 (Monday, March 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18111-18112]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-06261]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service
[Docket No. FSIS-2022-0034]
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for
Foods; Solicit for Membership Nominations
AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: On February 6, 2023, the USDA published a notice in the
Federal Register soliciting nominations for membership on the National
Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF). In
the notice, FSIS stated that the nomination period would close on March
15, 2023. FSIS is extending the nomination period until April 17, 2023,
to provide interested persons with additional time to submit their
nomination packages.
DATES: On February 6, 2023, USDA published a notice in the Federal
Register 88 FR 7676; FR Doc. 2023-02395 soliciting nominations for
membership on the NACMCF. The notice stated the nomination period would
close on March 15, 2023. FSIS is extending the nomination period until
April 17, 2023, to provide interested persons with additional time to
submit their nomination packages. All nomination packages must be
received by 11:59 p.m. est. or postmark by April 17, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Nomination packages should be sent by email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7836393b353b3e380d0b1c19561f170e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bbf5faf8f6f8fdfbcec8dfda95dcd4cd">[email protected]</span></a>, or mailed to: The Honorable Thomas Vilsack, Secretary,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 1131,
South Building, Attn: FSIS\OPHS\National Advisory Committee on
Microbiological Criteria for Foods (John Jarosh), Washington, DC 20250.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Jarosh, Designated Federal
Officer, by telephone at 510-671-4397, by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#89c7c8cac4cacfc9fcfaede8a7eee6ff"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cf818e8c828c898fbabcabaee1a8a0b9">[email protected]</span></a> or
by mail to: John Jarosh, USDA, FSIS, Office of Public Health Science,
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 1131, Washington, DC 20250.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NACMCF provides impartial scientific
advice and peer reviews to Federal food safety agencies for use in the
development of an integrated national food safety systems approach that
assures the safety of domestic, imported, and exported foods. USDA is
seeking NACMCF nominees with scientific expertise in the fields of
microbiology, risk assessment, epidemiology, public health, food
science, and other relevant disciplines. To obtain the scientific
perspective, expertise, experience and point-of-view of all
stakeholders, USDA is seeking nominations for the NACMCF from persons
in academia, industry, and State governments, as well as all other
interested persons with the required expertise. Members can serve on
only one USDA Advisory Committee at a time.
A complete nomination package consists of the three documents
listed in the February 6, 2023, notice: (1) Nomination cover letter
addressed to the Secretary of Agriculture, (2) r[eacute]sum[eacute] or
curriculum vitae and (3) USDA Advisory Committee Membership Background
Information form AD-755 Available at: <a href="https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-755.pdf">https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-755.pdf</a> (88 FR 7676). The resume or
curriculum vitae must be limited to five one-sided pages and should
include educational background, expertise, and a list of select
publications, if available, that confirm the nominee's expertise for
the related work. Any submissions with more than the prescribed five
one-sided pages in length will have only the first five pages reviewed.
A person may self-nominate, or a nomination can be made on behalf of
someone else.
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:
<a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register">http://www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register</a>.
FSIS will also announce and provide a link to it 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
Constituent 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: <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe">http://www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe</a>. 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.
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USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights
regulations and policies, USDA, its Mission Areas, agencies, staff
offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering
USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color,
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rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA
(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing
deadlines vary by program or incident.
Program information may be made available in languages other than
English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of
communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large
print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the
responsible Mission Area, agency, or staff office; the USDA TARGET
Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY); or the Federal Relay Service
at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should
complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form,
which can be obtained online at <a href="https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027">https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027</a>, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a
letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's
name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the
alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date
of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or
letter must be submitted to USDA by:
(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250-9410;
(2) Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
(3) Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6313110c0411020e4d0a0d1702080623161007024d040c15"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1f6f6d70786d7e723176716b7e747a5f6a6c7b7e31787069">[email protected]</span></a>.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Dated: March 20, 2023.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-06261 Filed 3-24-23; 8:45 am]
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